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Williamsburg June 29th. 1795.
It is some weeks time since I had the pleasure of
recieving your last favor accompanying Answers to the
remaining Queries, which I took the Liberty of transmitting
you. Being at that time very much engaged, & obliged to
leave home for several weeks, I deferred answering your
Letter till my return; and since that period I have been
too much indisposed to write. -- Permit me now, Sir,
to render you my best acknowledgments, not only
for the great trouble you have taken, and the obliging
readiness you have manifested to comply with my
request, but for the very full & satisfactory manner
in which you have communicated the result of your
researches. -- Happy has it been for your Country, that
the progress of Slavery, from a combination of natural
Causes with political Considerations, and even human
weakness & prejudice, has been so inconsiderable
therein, as to render the extirpation of it neither difficult,
nor dangerous. With us, on the contrary, climate, a
baneful policy, and a different operation of the same
prejudice, which prevented it's growth in the Massachusetts,
have combined to cherish an evil, which is now so thoroughly
incorporated in our Constitution, as to render ineffectual,
I fear, every attempt to eradicate it, and to make it doubtful
whether even palliatives may not operate to encrease
our distemper. From your researches it appears that
was as one to 40. -- Whereas in Virginia, it appears by the late
Census of the United States, there are 305943. blacks, including
12866. free blacks, and 442.117 Whites -- which is nearly
as two to three. -- But this is not all. If the State of Virginia
be divided into four Districts -- the first, comprehending all
the Counties from the Ocean to the falls of the rivers, and some
few of the adjacent Counties, will be found to contain
196542 Slaves, & 198371. free persons, including a proportion
of the 12866. free blacks, probably not less than 8000; so that
in a tract of Country, comprehending more than one half the
population of Virginia, there are more blacks -- and even
more Slaves, than free white persons. -- In the second Class,
extending to the blue ridge of mountains, and including the Counties
of Frederick & Berkeley; beyond it, there are 82,286. Slaves,
and 136251. free persons; which is more than nearly two to three.
In the third District, extending to the Allegany Mountains,
there are 11218. Slaves, & 76281. free persons, nearly
as one to seven only. -- In the fourth District, reaching from
the eastern side of the Alleganey to the Kentucky Line
there are only 2381. Slaves, & 41318. free persons, nearly
as one to twenty, only. From this view of the subject, it will
appear that the most populous & cultivated parts of Virga
would not only bear an infinite disproportion in the --
diminution of property, by a general emancipation, but
that the dangers & inconveniences of any experiment to
release the blacks from a state of Bondage must fall
The calamities, which have lately spread like a
Contagion through the west India Islands, afford
a solemn warning to us of the dangerous predicament
in which we stand, whether we persist in the
now, perhaps, unavoidable course entailed upon
us by our Ancestors, or, copying after the liberal
sentiments of the national convention of France,
endeavour to do justice to the rights of human
nature, and to banish deep rooted, nay, almost
innate, prejudices. -- The latter is a task, perhaps
beyond the power of human nature to accomplish:
If in Massachusetts, where the numbers are compa=
=ratively very small, this prejudice be discernable,
how much stronger may it be imagined in this
Country, where every white man felt himself born
to tyrannise, where the blacks were regarded as
of no more importance than the brute Cattle, where
the laws rendered even venial offences, criminal
in them; where every species of degradation towards
them was exercised on all occasions; and where
even their lives were exposed to the ferocity of their
masters: for it is only within these few years, that [Note in left margin: *anno 1669.] exempting the
masters of Slaves, or others punishing a Slave by order
of their masters, from any penalty or prosecution
in consequence of any slave dying in consequence
of excessive chastisement; for which this reason was
assigned by the Legislators of those days. "Since it
"can not be presumed that prepensive malice which
"alone makes murder Felony, should induce any
"man to destroy his own Estate." -- This abominable
law continued to stain our Code, & to corrupt the morals
of the people of Virginia until the year 1788. -- In that
year, I for the first time since my acquaintance with
Courts, saw a white man tried, & convicted for the murder
of a Slave by excessive whipping, & he was hanged
accordingly. -- Unfortunately, in the new Edition of our
laws, the legislature thought it sufficient to expunge
the former Act, without inserting the latter. I fear it
may have an ill consequence; for there is nothing
like holding up a warning in view of bad men.
Whatever disposition the first settlers in
Virginia, or their
immediate Descendants might have had to encourage
Slavery, the present generation are, I am persuaded,
more liberal; and a large majority of Slaveholders among
us would chearfully concur in any feasible plan for
the Abolition of it. The Objections to the measure are
drawn from the deep-rooted prejudices in the minds of the
Whites agt the blacks. -- the general Opinion of their mental
both which considerations militate against a general --
incorporation of them with us. The danger of granting them
a practical admission to the rights of Citizens. -- The possibility of
their becoming idle, dissipated, & finally a numerous Banditti,
instead of turning their attention to industry and labour. The
Injury to Agriculture in a large part of the State, where they
are almost the only labourers, should they withdraw themselves
from the culture of the Earth: and The impracticability, and
perhaps, the dangerous policy of an attempt to colonize
them, within the limits of the United States -- or elsewhere.
Mr. Jefferson seems to hint at this expedient.-- but surely he
could not have weighed the difficulties and expence of an
attempt to colonize 300,000, persons. If the Attempt were
made within the United States, it would probably include a
provision for the Slaves in the other States, amounting in the
whole to 800,000. Could the funds of the United States support
such a Colony? If an army of three, or four thousand men,
in the western Country is supported at such expence, as that
a Bushel of Corn has sometimes cost ten Dollars before it reached
the Camp, what would be the expence of colonizing such an
host? If even 20,000. Colonists were yearly sent out, how
enormous would be the expence, & how great the undertaking.
yet with 20,000. colonists only sent out, yearly, the numbers of those
which remain would continually encrease, if the same
Causes which have hitherto contributed to their multiplication
should be continued. Besides, what hardships, what destruction,
would not the wretched Colonists be exposed to? If humanity
Colonization: for having stated the impracticability of it
within the United States, I pass over the Scheme of sending
them back to their native Country, to effectuate
which without the most cruel Oppression would require the
utmost exertion of all the maritime powers in Europe, united
with those of America, and a territory of ten times the extent
that all the powers.of Europe possess in Africa. -- One of three
Courses then must inevitably be pursued. -- either to incorporate
them with us; to grant them freedom, without any participation
of civil rights; or to retain them in Slavery. -- If it be true
that either Nature or long habit have depraved their faculties,
so as to render them in their present state an inferior order of
beings, may not an Attempt to elevate them, depress those
who mingle & incorporate with them? -- May not such an Attempt
be frustrated by prejudices too deeply rooted to be eradicated?
The numbers being so nearly equal in Virginia, may not such
prejudices generate a civil war, & end in the extermination
of one party or the other, especially as nature herself has
fixed the Characters by which those parties would be dis=
criminated, so long as either existed. -- To the second measure
it is objected, that by granting freedom only, without civil rights,
you will stimulate them to procure by force what you have
refused to grant them, which must lay the foundation of all
the Evils to be apprehended from a full incorporation of them
amongst us. -- And to both measures it is further objected,
that Agriculture will languish as soon as they who are now
compelled to till the ground are left at liberty to work or be idle
as most agreeable to them: That experience among us has shewn that
a proportion of the Inhabitants of the Country should become
idle, they will soon owe their subsistence to plunder alone.
That those who wish for their Emancipation, equally wish for their
total removal from the limits of the State; that having been
long accustomed to strict restraint, in small bodies, they
will not easily be restrained by general laws, which they
have never been in the habit of regarding as having any relation
to them. Those who argue thus contend, that their present
Condition (the rigors of Slavery having been much softened
among us within these few years) is infinitely preferable
to that degraded freedom they would enjoy, if emancipated.
They insist that they are better cloathed, lodged, & fed, than if
it depended upon themselves to provide their own food
raiment & houses: that the restraint upon them prevents
their falling into vicious habits, which emancipated blacks
appear too prone to contract. It may be observed indeed,
that although the number of Slaves is to the free blacks
as 24. to 1. yet, there are many more of the latter brought
to Answer for their crimes in courts of Judicature, than of the
former. -- One reason for this undoubtedly is, that Slaves are
punished by their masters for petty Larcenies, for which a
free man can only be punished by due Course of Law. But
even of capital crimes, more are committed by free blacks,
than by Slaves. And if I may judge by my own Experience
in Courts which I have attended, the proportion of free black
criminals, to whites, is nearly as one to three , though
the proportion of free blacks to whites, is not more than one for
thirty six. It is however but just to observe, that I do not recollect
and in that Instance he was an accomplice with a White Man
Who was the principal in the Murder. Among Slaves, Murder
is not very uncommon; and not unfrequently their victims have been
their Overseers -- & sometimes, though very rarely their own Masters
or Mistresses, by means of poison; in most of these Cases the most
humane persons have been the sufferers: they occur, however,
so very seldom, that I am inclined to believe as many Cases
happen in England of Masters or Mistresses murdered by their
Servants as in Virginia.
I have taken the liberty of troubling you with these remarks,
wishing, if your Leisure will permit, to Learn your Sentiments
on a subject of such importance to humanity, which is
unhappily, involved in a labyrinth of political Difficulties.
I feel myself some-times prompted to exclaim, Fiat justitia
ruat Coelum! but the Scene, now passing in the West Indies
prompts me to suspend my Opinion, & to doubt whether it will
not be wiser to set about amending the Condition of the Slave,
than to attempt to make him a miserable free man. Your
communications on this subject, whenever your leisure will
permit, without interrupting your other pursuits will
be most gratefully recieved.
I have endeavoured to procure for you a Copy of Stith's
History of Virginia, but without that degree of success which
I wish, having only been able to get one which is mutilated
of the preface, and in several leaves of the beginning of the
work. I never saw but two complete Copies of it. One now
in my possession I borrowed of an old neighbour, who refused
a woman turned of fifty, who resides in this Town: she would
not part with it. -- From her I was informed "that her Father
"died in the year 1755. She was then thirteen years old: she
"recollects no particulars respecting him except that he was
"turn'd of 50. she thinks about 55. -- She remembers that
"his papers, & with them a large book of Letters, were
"delivered to Col. Richard Bland of prince George County,
"who, as she understood, was to finish the history of Virginia
"which her father had begun." -- The reverend Mr. Spooner,
formerly of New England, now rector of Martins Brandon
parish in prince George County, some years ago published
proposals for printing the works of Col. Bland, from
original papers in his possession. I think it probable
that Mr. Stith s papers & the Book mentioned by his
Daughter might have been among them, & have
obtained a promise from Bishop Madison to write to
Mr. Spooner on the subject. -- From the preface to
Stith's Appendix, it would appear that he had very
little Encouragement to go on with his work: a Circum=
=stance much to be regretted, as the materials at that day
within his reach are now irretrievable lost, all the public
Archives of Virginia which had escaped two Fires, having
been destroyed at Richmond by General Arnold. Mr.
Jefferson calls him "a Man of classical Learning, and
very exact, but of no taste in style." -- His prefaces bespeak him
of those materials, which he had not the Talent of arranging
and unfolding with that Elegance which constitutes one of
the Excellencies of an historian. I am encouraged to hope
that the mutilated Copy of his work, which I send you, may
with the Assistance of that which you mention having
seen, afford you a full view of his work, having observed
a reference to page 7th. of Stith, in the first volume of your
American Biography, and the Copy sent being perfect after
the eighth page. If however, I should be mistaken, if
you will apprise me of it. I will have the preface, &
the first eight pages transcribed, & send them to you.
It is but a few days since I have had the pleasure
of seeing the work which I have just mentioned. -- I read
it with pleasure, & hope that it's success has been such
as to give us hopes of seeing the Continuation. -- The
Account given of Biron I find perfectly corresponds
with that of Monsr. Mallet in his northern Antiquities, a
work, which if you have not seen, you will probably
find deserving a place in your library. I am led to take
the Liberty of making this remark, as I observed you had
not referred to him it. -- I sometime since met with a
Book entitled "Letters on Iceland" -- the Author a --
German or Dane, or Swede, whose name I do not
recollect. If I mistake not he mentions some traces
of Biron's Voyage to Finland, though possibly my having
read Mallet since, may occasion me to mistake: This
has mentioned Author accompanied Sir Joseph Banks
was obliged to give it occasions me to doubt whether I am
correct in saying that he mentioned Biron's Voyage to Finland.
I had also the pleasure of seeing one number of the publi=
=cations of the historical Society in Boston. I wish that such
Societies were established in every part of the Union, or
that Correspondents were diffused throughout the United
States. You will do me a favor by transmitting me
all the numbers that have been published, bound in
annual or biennial volumes, & by placing my name
on the list of subscribers. -- The Amount of my
subscription shall be transmitted thro' the Hands of
Messrs. Baxter & co in Richmond. Might I not
appear too presumptuous I would entreat [ . . . ]
you to forward me any litterary productions of merit
that either have appeared, or may hereafter appear
in Boston; at the head of this List I should beg leave
to mention the American Biography.
this long Letter -- I will only add to it a repetition
of those thanks which you are entitled to from me,
& subscribe myself, with the highest respect and Esteem,
Your most obliged hble Servt.
You will receive by this
Post the Copy of Stith s
History of Virginia, &
a small pamphlett
June 29. 1795

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STOCKTON - Shorty is sleek and fast and did not need a jockey or saddle Sunday as he crossed the finish line at the San Joaquin County Fair racetrack.
STOCKTON - Shorty is sleek and fast and did not need a jockey or saddle Sunday as he crossed the finish line at the San Joaquin County Fair racetrack.
The 2-year-old Chihuahua-Pomeranian mix took part in the Derby Dog Dash, a race for small dogs.
"The racetrack is a family thing for us anyway," said owner Lisa Dezotell, who owns a ranch in Stockton. "It was only fitting that he run too, just like the horses."
Shorty hardly needed encouragement - he's been racing for more than a year. Nonetheless, he received a bit of turkey as a reward for completing the 100-yard contest.
Other entrants coaxed their dogs to the finish line with toys and treats, including Trix cereal.
"We just are doing it for fun," said Robin Kipp of Sacramento, whose dog Abby had no previous racing experience.
The 71/2-pound rescue dog earned second place in her heat.
The Derby Dog Dash returns next Sunday, but in the meantime there are plenty of other entertainment options for fairgoers.
Jeremy the Juggler roams the fairgrounds on his unicycle each day.
On Sunday, a crowd watched as he lit a piece of paper on fire and then folded it, still burning, into an origami crane.
"Here, you can have it as a souvenir," he said, holding the smoldering paper figure out to 12-year-old Sabien Tafoya, who took a nervous step back.
"I thought it was pretty cool," the Lodi boy admitted later. "I'd never seen that before."
Other daily performances include a balloon act and a hypnotist.
Not to mention the music.
Country, rock, mariachi, oldies - it's all here.
After ending their set on the Community Stage with a rendition of "Goin' Down," blues-rock group Great Oglee Moglee said they enjoy playing the fair each year, in part because they can really pump up the volume in the outdoor venue.
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LOS ANGELES – Officials say a high school teacher wounded at Los Angeles International Airport has been upgraded to good condition.
Officials at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center said Monday that Brian Ludmer has to undergo at least one more surgery on his leg and extensive physical therapy, but his condition was upgraded from fair to good.
Ludmer was shot Friday during the attack that authorities say was carried out by a 23-year-old Paul Ciancia over a grudge against the Transportation Security Administration.
TSA Officer Gerardo I. Hernandez was killed in the shooting.
Operations at the airport were back to normal Monday, the first business day since the attack.


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Feb. 6, 2012
BOSTON — There's no need to relive the crushing defeat of the Patriots in Sunday's Super Bowl, but if anything, the game was testament to the emotional roller coaster many of us experience during large televised sporting events. Although it's just a game, many people take their sports very seriously … to the point of endangering their health.
There's even a study in the "Journal of Emergency Medicine" that found that significantly fewer people go to the emergency room during the Super Bowl. Massachusetts General Hospital saw an average 17 percent drop in the number of ER visits during the 2005 and 2008 Super Bowls.
So that means even if someone is experiencing some potentially life-threatening symptoms, that person is willing to sacrifice his health just so he can watch Brady throw a Hail Mary pass to Gronkowski. I mean, how sick is that?
It's a question of "intentional focus," said Susan Krauss Whitbourne, a professor of psychology at UMass Amherst, where a dozen people's "focus" led to arrests after the game. "When you're engrossed in an emotionally compelling situation, you're going to ignore what's going on inside your body."
Although most people don't realize it, sports games are actually "kind of high on the stress scale of life events," she said. "The more intensely affected you are by the game and the more your identity rests on the game, the more it's going to be as if it were an actual stressful life event in your own life."
With a record number of viewers expected last night for the Super Bowl, that meant millions of people all over the country sitting around their televisions would be screaming or cheering at the same time. WGBH News was curious to learn how to measure those fluctuating emotions, so we went to Rich Fletcher, an MIT research scientist and an expert on wireless sensors and mobile health. He makes biosensors that monitor people's emotions. They work through galvanic skin response, he said, "which we call electro dermal activity, which measures what your skin is doing. And your skin — the pores in your skin, specifically the sweat glands, are tied to what's known as the sympathetic nervous system."
The sympathetic nervous system affects the parts of our body and brain that we can't consciously control, like heart rate, perspiration and goose bumps. The way the biosensor works is similar to a lie detector. By monitoring heartbeat, temperature and skin resistance, it tracks how we respond to certain situations.
WGBH thought, what better place to get the pulse of a true Patriots fan than in the town of Foxboro, Mass, home of Gillette Stadium.
George and Fran Bell decorated their home in honor of the Patriots. From the helium-filled Patriots balloons, to the folding metal chairs and table they brought inside for full tailgate effect, to the red-silver-and-blue bead necklaces that served as festive good luck charms, no one could argue: This is the home of true Pats fans. WGBH strapped the biosensors onto the left ankles of the Bells and two guests, Paul and Sean. Inside the black bands were the sensors, which were wired to the two metal buttons that came into contact with the skin.
From there, the data was sent wirelessly via Bluetooth to this reporter's smartphone. So when Paul shouted at the screen in the tense third quarter, the graph on the phone spiked up.
Now, this wasn't the first time biosensors were used during the Super Bowl. Advertisers have been using them in experiments for the past few years to see how people respond during the commercial breaks. But Fletcher saw the potential for using this technology in healthcare.
"Another very important area, which is an area that I've been pushing very hard on is using mobile phones and the internet to create therapy. Not just measure when you're stressed, but to do something about it," he said.
Fletcher is managing a program at the VA Hospital in Bedford where he works with patients who have PTSD and drug addiction. "We built a system where they have a sensor that they put on their ankle and they carry around their phone," he said. "And when they're feeling stressed or aroused, the phone will pop up a message, and the idea is to create some therapeutic messages that will help them think about their drug craving and hopefully help resist taking drugs."
The messages might be text, a picture, etc. The idea is for the patient to learn how to cope with feelings of stress and anxiety. A doctor could prescribe particular messages or images instead of prescription drugs — or someone could use this application to treat himself.
"The sensor bands make your physiology much more visible and it makes you more aware of what you're doing and how you're feeling," Fletcher said. "Over time, once you learn to recognize that on your own, you won't need a sensor band anymore. You can still carry around your phone, but you won't need to phone to automatically feed those messages to you when you're feeling stressed."
While we may not need a biosensor to tell us when we're excited during the Super Bowl, it might come in handy when someone like Paul, completely losing it during the fourth, needs to be reminded that it's time to take a deep breath and relax.
If you're still reeling from Sunday's loss, Whitbourne said, "Put it in perspective. It hurts. Everybody knows it hurts. There's no getting around that fact. Life will go on. There's next year. And consider taking it slow today, she said. "They've done studies to find that the day after a team loses, you make poor decisions, so maybe don't make any decisions that could backfire — even at work. Your cognitive function is worse after a game where you've lost."
So forget about the intentional grounding, the 12 men on the field, Brady getting sacked. There's always next year, but if it's too soon to say that, well … pitchers and catchers report to spring training in 13 days.
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January 26. 2013 10:40PM
NHIAA Roundup: Kearsarge hockey doubles up on West
NHIAA Wrestling: Central takes Winnacunnet Invitational
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Kyle Valliere scored with one second remaining in overtime to give the Trinity of Manchester High School boys' hockey team a 3-2 victory over Manchester Central at Sullivan Arena on Saturday night.
Valliere's goal, his second of the game, came on a slap shot from above the right faceoff circle. Mitch Myers collected the only assist.
Both teams are now 6-3-1 in Division I.
The teams scored four goals in a span of 1:35 in the second period. Central's Devon Sprague opened the scoring, before Trinity took a 2-1 lead on goals by Myers and Valliere 18 seconds apart. Central's Tim Tetrault tied the contest 29 seconds later.
Pinkerton 8, Nashua South 4;
At Nashua, the Astros scored five third-period goals to pull away and improve to 6-4-0 in Division I. Dominic Corsetto scored four goals for Pinkerton.
The loss dropped Nashua South to 0-11-0.
Kearsarge 6, West 3:
At Andover, Kearsarge of Sutton netted two unanswered goals in the third period to secure this Division III victory.
Holding on to a one-goal lead entering the final period, scores by Steve Ricker and Will Aufrant iced the win, upping the Cougars record to 3-7. West dropped top 2-10 with the defeat.
Matt Pickman and Ricker eached scored twice for Kearsarge. Joey Cronin tallied two goals and John Roth scored for West while Alex Wright assisted on two scores.
West keeper Josh Gagne was busy, making 25 saves in the game. Kearsarge keeper Nate Thompson made some key saves in the final period, saving 19 overall.
Nashua North 5, Exeter 0:
At Nashua, Jon Wilson scored twice to help the Titans raise their Division I record to 3-8-1. North led 1-0 after one period and 3-0 entering the third.
North goaltender Jake Genest made 15 saves to record his second shutout of the season. The loss dropped Exeter's record to 2-7-0.
Souhegan 5, Belmont-Gilford 4:
At Nashua, Joe Nutting scored three goals, including the game-winning goal in overtime, as Souhegan improved its Division I record to 9-3-0.
Belmont-Gilford scored a power-play goal to take a 4-3 lead with 6:28 to play, but fell to 8-3-0.
Pembroke-Campbell 7, Alvirne 0: At Hooksett, Pembroke-Campbell recorded its first shutout of the season and raised its Division II record to 5-5-1. The loss dropped Alvirne's record to 2-8-0.
Girls' hockey
Bishop Guertin 4, Bishop Brady/Trinity 1:
At Concord, Brittany Levasseur collected two goals and an assist to help the Cardinals improve to 8-3-0. Melissa Houge scored the lone goal for Bishop Brady/Trinity, which dropped to 4-7-0.


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US ambassador visits Okinawa amid base plans
NAHA, Japan (AP) — U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy, making her first visit to Okinawa in hopes of winning support for a U.S. military base relocation plan, pledged Wednesday that Washington would do its best to reduce the burden of its heavy troop presence there.
"The United States is committed to working with you and the government of Japan to make that happen as rapidly as possible," Kennedy told local leaders at a reception hosted by the U.S. consul-general.
During talks earlier Wednesday, Okinawa Gov. Hirokazu Nakaima expressed hopes they could work together on problems related to the U.S. bases.
"There are various problems and tasks such as crimes, accidents as well as environmental issues," he told Kennedy. "We would like to seek and urge your help so as to resolve the issue fundamentally and to reduce our burden of having U.S. bases."
Kennedy visited a peace park and offered flowers at a mausoleum which honors people who died in heavy fighting during the closing months of World War II.
The U.S. government wants to relocate an American military base, the Marine Corps Futenma air station, to the Henoko district of Nago.
The plan is backed by Nakaima, but many other people on Okinawa, including Nago's mayor, want Futenma moved completely off the island.
About half of the 50,000 U.S. troops stationed in Japan are on Okinawa, which comprises less than 1 percent of Japan's territory.
Kennedy, who has drawn much attention since arriving last year because of being the daughter of former President John F. Kennedy, also visited a castle and a high school. She reportedly will see the base relocation site before departing Thursday.
She met with students at the peace park, and said she was reminded of the importance of working together to reduce the burden of the American military presence and create opportunities for Okinawan students.
The U.S. has proposed a broad plan to consolidate and reduce its troop presence in Okinawa, including a 1996 agreement to move the Futenma air station away from its current populated area.
More than 300 people rallied ahead of her arrival late Tuesday to protest the base relocation plans, waving signs that said "No base."
Associated Press writers Mari Yamaguchi, Yuri Kageyama and Kaori Hitomi in Tokyo contributed to this report.


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The penultimate episode of "Vikings" Season 2 airs Thursday, and it's packed with fighting, infighting and treachery.
In "The Choice," debuting at 9 p.m. April 24 on History, the dispute between Ragnar Lothbrok and King Horik grows when they disagree on whether to negotiate with or fight against King Ecbert's army. Ragnar once again sits back and let's events unfold, observing just how much King Horik can screw things up.
Ragnar also shows his pride for his son in the episode, dubbing him Bjorn Ironside for his prowess in battle. Historically, that's the name the great warrior went by, as Alexander Ludwig and I discussed in an earlier interview.
"Arguably the son of Ragnar Lothbrok—all his sons—went on to do even greater things than he did," Ludwig said. "And I hope that we'll be able to show that in the near future. It looks like we are going to so I'm very excited about that."
As you can see in the video above, Bjorn gets his new name in "The Choice."
The Vikings' return to England stirs up more trouble for Ragnar when they reunited with Athelstan. Floki, Ragnar's once trusted friend, doesn't have much faith in Athelstan's loyalty to the Vikings. As show creator Michael Hirst told me, Floki's apprehension may come from more than just jealousy that his friend has found another BFF.
"Ragnar is very interested in Christianity, obviously. And Ecbert is interested in Paganism and Roman Paganism. And so you have an open dialogue going on about these very important things," Hirst said. "Later on in Season 2 Floki says, 'Look, we can't go on together. You have to choose because if the single god wins it obliterates all the other gods. And so our gods die.'
"And that's exactly historically what happened. The Viking age lasted about 400 years and by the end all the Scandinavian countries were Christianized. And all the Pagan gods were wiped out of history. So the Christians won. But we're dealing with a period when all that is in the balance. You don't know who's going to win."
And we don't know how that battle will play out exactly. Pay close attention at the end of tonight's episode.
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Formation and Governance of the Physics Education Research Leadership Organizing Council (PERLOC)
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The proposal for the Council was assembled by the PER Election Organizing Committee (PEREOC)
This document proposes a structure for the formation of a Physics Education Research Topical Group (PERTG) within the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT). The PER community has been growing and developing over the past few years. As a result, a variety of PER related issues have arisen that require some means of identifying a representative leadership group that can serve as a nexus for community decision-making. Therefore, the PER Election Organizing Committee (PEREOC) was established to propose an initial election and membership process of the PER Leadership and Organizing Council (PERLOC). PEREOC was charged with working with the appropriate AAPT leaders to create a proposal for the following actions. The PEREOC proposal was discussed with the PER community at the Summer 2004 meeting of the AAPT in Sacramento, CA and approved by the Executive Board at the Summer 2006 meeting.
PER Membership within AAPT
For AAPT members to be part of the PERTG, they will self-identify and pay an annual fee. The fee will be paid at the time of renewing AAPT membership and will be deposited in a special account to fund PERLOC activities/functions.
Administration of the PER membership fee
The chair of the PERLOC, or his/her designee, will have signatory authority for spending monies from the account in which the fees collected for PERTG membership reside.
Funds from the fee will pay for such things as running elections, publication (such as PERC proceedings), PERC meetings, and other related PER activities.
Initial Election
For the very first election, no slate shall be nominated by PEREOC. Any individual from the PERTG in good standing may be nominated as follows. To be nominated, a candidate must be a PERTG member in good standing, and the nominee shall have either 5% of the PERTG membership, or 15 individuals, whichever is larger, send emails of support for the candidate's nomination to the PEREOC chair. PERTG members in good standing will vote for up to 6 different individuals and the 6 receiving the most votes will be declared winners. In order to preserve the rotation of 2 new candidates each year, the 6 newly elected members will draw lots to decide which two will serve for 1 year, which two will serve for 2 years, and which two will serve a three year term. The initial election will be conducted electronically by PEREOC and will not be held until there are at least 100 members in good standing.
PERLOC Structure
The PERLOC shall have 6 elected members plus, ex-officio, the chair of the AAPT Research in Physics Education Committee (RIPE) (voting member). Each year, the PERLOC will elect its own chair from among the 6 elected PERLOC members. The chair may not serve more than two consecutive terms. Each elected member of PERLOC will serve a 3-year term.
Scope of Action and Activities for PERLOC
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Seller disclosures vary from state to state, but generally list material problems with the home, including structural problems, electrical problems, roof leaks, etc. However; in the current real estate market, it may be tempting for sellers to omit details in the disclosure documents in order to close the deal. This makes it important for buyers to not solely rely on the disclosures and to do their homework first before purchasing a property.
Although sellers are expected to fill out disclosure documents honestly and not conceal issues with the home, what isn't disclosed could cost the buyer later. And even more difficult would be finding proof that the seller had knowledge of the issue and chose to not disclose it.
Buyers: To avoid pitfalls, catch any issues before buying with the help of a professional home inspection. An inspector will document any notable defects of the home, providing proof for you to show the seller. Buyers should also speak with neighbors to receive additional information regarding the home's history and other details.
No home is perfect, so buyers should set realistic expectations before purchasing an existing home. However; knowing all of the truths regarding the property can help to set the buyer's mind at ease before making a decision.
For more information, read Amy Hoak's "Don't Fall Victim to a Lying Home Seller."


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Having spent the better part of 18 months in the hunt for the DataNet grail, I read with interest Dorothea Salo's Caveat Lector rebuke of Cliff Lynch's remarks about the library's stake in data curation. Her angst is worth heeding. The community's first-generation institutional repository experience has been desultory at best, resulting in modest progress and (at least in Dorothea's view) loss of credibility with those who dispense local resources - administrators.
Repositories are fundamental components of the digital library -- the 'shelves' and the 'catalog' rolled into software, and it is perhaps understatement to say we haven't gotten this quite right. There are design issues, usability issues, turf to fight over. Dorothea's comments suggest the major problem, however, may be one of social engineering:
Institutional repositories did not, as far as I can tell, emerge from faculty needs. Rather, they were born of issues of ideology (Open Access), technology (how do we manage our electronic collections), and institutional reputation (our reputation will increase in proportion to our cache of IP). All eminently reasonable motivations, but the needs of faculty scarcely entered into it. A big part of the problem.
And now comes Big Data. At least institutional repositories contain human-readable artifacts. Its not so much of a stretch, then to imagine that our 4th generation Kindle-like-devices may be calling home to one or many IRs. Data, on the other hand, is not nearly so warm and fuzzy, needing agreements about structure, rendering, analytic methods and more. What are the use- and reuse-cases? Are there tractable business models?
Enter the DataNet solicitation. NSF will award five $20 million USD grants to data curation teams charged with protecting research investments while developing sustainable business models that increase the efficacy of science through reuse and repurposing of data. This is a huge task, with conflicting goals, uncertain methodologies, and unresolved incentive structures . One might forgive the skepticism of the Dorothea's of the community. One of the lynchpins of success will be the ability to make faculty's lives easier while serving the larger technological and economic needs.
Among the compelling common threads concerning institutional repositories and data repositories is that the learning and research communities of the future must include the capabilities of both in one form or another, or risk wholesale losses of digital data and the investments they represent. However badly we've done them in the past, we must redo them until we get them right. They will be basic enabling infrastructure for our communities, supporting not only institutions, disciplines, and faculty, but the very fabric of innovation upon which we rely for our prosperity.
The social engineering of incentives and services will be as critical to success as the business models and cost structures. Dorothea suggests:
And seriousness here means systematic commitments of funders to sustainability, not just grant programs. System designers, on the other hand, must develop practical systems that assure researchers better access to data without compromising resources for innovation or ensnaring them in time- and soul-destroying submission procedures -- and with suitable professional incentives for participation.
But can we wait for all that, as a profession? I don't think we can. Data curation curricula are emerging in the iSchools (UIUC and UNC both have data curation activities of note). The DataNet Federation will provide important pointers to necessary services (and the skill sets that our community must develop and nurture to be useful), and of course we have provided strong leadership in the development of preservation standards such as PRISM and OAIS that are key pieces of the curation puzzle. Jane Greenberg, of UNC, and I have recently launched a Dublin Core community to look at metadata and scientific datasets, another important piece of the puzzle.
The DataNet solicitation proposes:
...new types of organizations ...[that]... will integrate library and archival sciences, cyberinfrastructure, computer and information sciences, and domain science expertise to:
- provide reliable digital preservation, access, integration, and analysis capabilities for science and/or engineering data over a decades-long timeline;
- continuously anticipate and adapt to changes in technologies and in user needs and expectations;
- engage at the frontiers of computer and information science and cyberinfrastructure with research and development to drive the leading edge forward; and
- serve as component elements of an interoperable data preservation and access network.
Hardly a challenge we can do alone... or afford to turn away from.
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Fluor Connects Its Global Workforce And Drives Innovation With IBM Social Business Software
Jan 29, 2013, 08:00 EST
ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR), a global leader in engineering, construction and project management, is using IBM social business technology to connect its global workforce, unifying its 43,000 employees around the world. Fluor Corporation is using IBM social software to empower its workforce to more effectively communicate, collaborate and spur innovation across its construction sites and engineering offices.
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Fluor attributes its industry leadership in the engineering and construction market to the innovation and creativity of its employees who help to design, build and maintain many of the world's most challenging and complex capital projects. The ability to share knowledge and expertise across the organization in real-time is crucial when decisions need to be made at a moment's notice on a job site.
Using IBM's industry leading enterprise social networking platform, employees across 60 global office locations on six continents are now united, able to find colleagues with unique expertise to develop and implement innovative solutions for project issues in diverse industries, including chemicals and petrochemicals, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, power, renewable energy and much more. By helping its engineers, professional staff and construction workers collaborate, Fluor is encouraging a deeper level of innovation and knowledge among its workforce.
In a matter of weeks, more than half of Fluor's global workforce joined the social networking platform, uploading profile pictures, detailing expertise and making new connections. The intranet, powered by IBM Connections and IBM WebSphere Portal, contains more than 11 news and information portals and more than 1,200 collaboration spaces with almost 2,000 active forum participants in the Connections tool allowing the Fluor workforce to be more collaborative, responsive and innovative. They are unlocking new sources of value every day.
"In 2012, Fluor celebrated its Centennial, prompting us to evaluate how to maintain an edge in an increasingly competitive global marketplace," said Say Lim, vice president of IT, Fluor Corporation. "A social intranet powered by IBM is transforming how we do business and creating a more connected workforce across departments, geographies and the world."
Today, organizations that are using social technology to engage and empower their employees are improving productivity and unleashing innovation to gain competitive advantage. According to a recent report, people-focused businesses generated 26 percent more revenue per employee and had 40 percent lower turnover rates.*
"Social business has really changed the way organizations of all kinds interact with their clients and their employees," said Alistair Rennie, general manager, Social Business, IBM. "Today, organizations are thinking entirely differently about how to activate employees to drive business outcome. Social business is driving a smarter workforce. When you've got a smarter workforce, you're changing the way the core processes in your business run, leveraging the incredible talent in your organization to meet your clients' most critical needs."
For more information about IBM's social business initiative and creating a smarter workforce, please visit http://www.ibm.com/press/socialbusiness or follow #IBMSocialBiz and #IBMConnect on Twitter.
*Bersin by Deloitte, "The Science of Fit: Using Psychology to Replicate High Performance," May 2011, Research ID: 14037
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macaron in denim
Added Jan 20, 2012
by lisa g
Northborough, Ma...
i fell in love with colette patterns macaron dress the minute i saw it. it's been on my radar for a while and i'm super excited that i finally got it made up!
i used 6.5 oz denim for the main body and a white cotton voile (lightly polka dotted, you only notice it up close) for the yolk contrast. i did make two changes to the pattern. first, i converted the bust and waist dart to a princess seam and added a button and loop closure in the back. i thought the neckline might be a little snug to get over my head (i have issues wiggling out of side zip dresses) so i did this for extra insurance in case i got stuck! also for a couple minor changes— the pattern calls for facings at the neckline, but since i was using a semi-sheer i opted for a bias tape facing and a very narrow facing for the edge of the sleeves. lastly, the pattern doesn't call for a lining, but i added a red lining (bemberg rayon) just under the denim parts. definitely makes for a cleaner finish on the inside!
for more construction details, please visit my blog! notes from a mad housewife
Material Notes
shell: 6.5 oz denim, cotton voile. lining: bemberg rayon
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Jan 24, 2012, 11.19 PMby ArtNinja14
Very awesome i <3 it
Jan 23, 2012, 07.29 PMby ariation
Great dress! Very neatly done
Jan 21, 2012, 04.25 PMby jdp136
i think this is one of the best versions of this pattern yet!
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Jan 21, 2012, 10.03 PMby lisa g
oh, thank you! i loved this pattern so much i wanted to get it just right!
Jan 21, 2012, 03.44 PMby Smiley100
It looks beautiful!!
Jan 21, 2012, 03.07 AMby corarae
Great dress!
Jan 21, 2012, 02.50 AMby Lexicon
The denim version looks fantastic – I must buy this pattern!
Jan 20, 2012, 11.26 PMby sala22
This is so neat! I love the idea of denim!
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Jan 21, 2012, 02.54 AMby lisa g
thanks! it was my first shot at sewing with denim, couldn't be happier with the result!
Jan 20, 2012, 10.28 PMby cequimby
Cute! I love this pattern, and I love your take on it.
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Jan 20, 2012, 10.37 PMby lisa g
thank you! it was a fun project. :)
Jan 20, 2012, 10.25 PMby cequimby
Cute! I love this pattern, and I love your take on it.
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Double Stars - Men and Women of Astronomy
July 13 – October 24, 2009
2009 is the 400th anniversary of Galileo observing the heavens through the lenses of a telescope. Science was changed forever and with it came revolutions in western culture and the view of earth's position in the universe. This exhibit follows the contributions of four pairs of astronomers in creating the new universal order – Tycho Brahe and his sister Sophie, Galileo and the emotional support provided by his daughter Suor Maria Celeste, William Herschel and his sister Caroline and Edwin Hubble and Henrietta Swan Leavitt.
Check out our Pathfinder for information on celestial bodies and the astronomers who discovered them.


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Watch Nicholas Hoult in Second 'Jack the Giant Slayer' Trailer (VIDEO)
From walking among zombies in Warm Bodies to battling giants, Nicholas Hoult is well on his way to being the next greatest action star. As we've seen in the first trailer for upcoming film Jack the Giant Slayer, Jack (played by Nicholas), a young farmer, volunteers to rescue a beautiful princess after she's kidnapped by the unnaturally tall creatures. And in the second trailer, released this week, you'll get to see a little more of the actor's heroic side, plus hear his natch British accent. Hot!
Ewan McGregor and Stanley Tucci also star in the a modern-day, film version of the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale. You can see Jack the Giant Slayer in theaters on March 1, 2013. Until then, go behind the scenes with the pictures below!


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How To Clean an Old Porcelain Enamel Bathtub or Sink
Cast-iron bathtubs and sinks are a common fixture in older homes, and now we're seeing them pop up in many newer remodels because of their unique vintage charm. Unfortunately, years of use or neglect can make for one discolored and dingy tub or sink! Here are a few tips to keep the porcelain on your antique fixture looking next-to-new.
Cast-iron is traditionally covered with a porcelain enamel that's fused to the cast-iron in a furnace. While porcelain is a highly durable surface, it's susceptible to chips, cracking, and a dulling of the finish. If you use the wrong products, you will accelerate the degradation of the surface, so let's begin by talking about what not to use. Abrasive cleaners such as scouring powders, white vinegar (or other cleaners with a high acidic content), and steel wool should all be avoided, as they can damage the finish. For the best results, always start with the gentlest cleaner and work your way up to more powerful applications. Remember, proper care will simplify ongoing maintenance.
What You Need
- Liquid dishwashing soap
- Ammonia
- Baking soda
- Lemon oil
- Table salt
- Lemon
- Bucket
- Nylon or soft sponge
- Rag
For gentle weekly cleaning, mix 1 gallon of hot water with 2 tablespoons of dishwashing soap containing a grease cutting agent. Use a soft rag or sponge to dip into the soap mixture and scrub the tub or sink. Rinse well.
For monthly or deep cleaning (when moving into a new home or cleaning up a newly purchased vintage tub or sink), pour warm water into a bucket and add 1/4 cup of baking soda and 1/4 cup of ammonia. While baking soda is slightly abrasive, it's mild and generally safe to use on porcelain. The ammonia is great for cutting grease and removing soap scum buildup.
- Soak a non-abrasive sponge in the baking soda/ammonia solution. Scrub the surface of your porcelain bathtub or sink, paying particular attention to stained areas.
- Dip the sponge in the solution, scrub and repeat until you're satisfied.
- Rinse well.
- After rinsing, wipe thoroughly with a clean rag or the baking soda will leave a white film behind.
For tough-to-remove rust stains (and as a last resort), cover the stain with table salt. Take half of a lemon and squeeze the juice over the salt. Scrub the salt/lemon mixture with a clean cloth or a nylon sponge. If the stain still doesn't come up, leave the paste-mixture on the stain for an hour or so. Squeeze more lemon juice on the stain and try scrubbing the stain again, then rinse and wipe clean.
To add shine and a protective coating, squeeze a small amount of lemon oil onto a clean rag and rub the lemon oil into the sides of the porcelain bathtub or sink, avoiding the bottom of the tub to prevent slipping. The lemon oil will help repel soap scum and other dirt to keep the sink/tub clean longer, and it smells good, too!
Additional Notes:
- Bathtub rings can usually be blamed on oily bath products or a clogged drain. Keep the drain clog-free, and if you use a bath oil product, make sure to do a quick cleaning afterward.
- It's always wise to test a small hidden section first to ensure that the cleaner will not cause any adverse effects to the surface of the porcelain.
- If none of these suggestions work and your tub or sink still looks a bit lackluster, it might be worth the investment to have your fixture re-glazed by a professional. While there are DIY re-glazing kits on the market, the results are usually shoddy and do not last. Unlike fiberglass or acrylic, your cast-iron fixture can stand the test of time, so it's well worth the expense to hire a specialist for the job.
Edited from an original post published on January 20th, 2011 by Kimber Watson
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Sept. 28, 2012
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (seminoles.com) – The No. 14 Florida State indoor volleyball team withstood a tough test from Wake Forest on Friday evening and picked up an important conference victory, winning 3-1 (25-17, 25-16, 22-25, 25-19) in front of 1,115 fans at Tully Gym.
It was the play of three of the tallest figures on the team that sparked the Seminoles (11-2, 3-1) to their 17th straight home victory on Friday night. Senior middle blocker Sareea Freeman delivered 10 kills and posted a .643 hitting percentage, continuing to show off her expanding offensive game that makes her one of the nation's most versatile middle blockers.
"Anytime you get a win you are always going to be happy," head coach Chris Poole said. "I wish we had played a little more consistent during the match. Game three we tried to mix it up a little bit and let the freshmen go in and they did fine. What happens is sometimes it throws your chemistry off a little bit, and even though they played well it through us out of sync a little bit. We got everybody back in and got back in sync that fourth game and was able to put it away."
Fellow middle blocker Ashley Neff was stellar once again, recording 10 kills in 13 attacks for a .769 hitting percentage. Neff added four blocks as she entered Friday's contest as the only player in the nation in the Top 10 in hitting percentage and blocks per set. Neff's good offensive performance elevates her hitting percentage to .476 this season.
While Neff and Freeman were relied on when Florida State had occasional struggles in the match, it was senior right-side hitter Marija Milosavljevic who had nine kills and a .571 hitting percentage. The Bajina Basta, Serbia native saved her best hitting for the fourth set, posting three kills, two blocks and even an assist. Trailing 6-5 in the fourth frame, Milosavljevic combined on back-to-back blocks to give FSU the lead, and delivered a few more kills that broke ties and gave FSU a pair of leads.
Milosavljevic added four blocks in the contest. Last season, the Serbian saved Florida State from a five-set loss at home by the Demon Deacons (6-9, 0-3) with a career-high 12 blocks off the bench.
Wake Forest hung around in Friday's match partially by being able to find hitting lanes against a Florida State squad that was ninth in the nation in blocks per set. The Seminoles recorded just five blocks in four sets of action, which was a season low. It was also FSU's lowest in a match beyond three sets since recording four blocks in a loss at Miami on Nov. 26, 2011.
Sophomore setter Sarah Wickstrom continued her steady play, compiling 25 assists and adding four digs. Senior Fatma Yildirim added 12 digs while redshirt sophomore Katie Mosher also had 12 digs.
Earning some valuable time was freshman outside hitter Nicole Walch, who energized the Seminoles with six kills and a .455 hitting percentage in two sets. Overall, Florida State recorded a .307 hitting percentage, the seventh time they have hit above the .300 threshold as well as the third straight match.
In Florida State's 17-match winning streak at Tully Gym, Friday's match was just the sixth time the Seminoles were taken beyond a three-set match.
Wake Forest received a good performance from outside hitter Anna Carley, who had 10 kills and a .286 hitting percentage. Setter Danae Rosendall delivered 40 assists for the Demon Deacons.
The Seminoles prepare to face rival Duke on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. at Tully Gym. Florida State is looking to defeat the Blue Devils in Tallahassee for the fourth year in a row and sweep both Duke and Wake Forest in the same home weekend for the fifth time in school history.


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Enhanced Box Score: Padres 2, Cubs 6 – May 1, 2013
Tonight, Scott Feldman showed everyone the guy that some of us have been dreaming on for some time. The stuff, which has always looked good, was actually harnessed, and Felman was virtually unhittable. Feldman didn't even give up a run until a solo homer by Jedd Gyorko in the 8th inning, just the Padres' second hit of the night. He gave up a another one to Chase Headley in the 9th, but that was it. And he was still striking dudes out in the 9th. Just a ridiculous performance.
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Style # 206394
AVAILABILITY: Unavailable for immediate shipment.
With gold metal buckle detailing at shoulder, soft bright white fabric that hugs your body and chic asymmetric wrap at skirt, this one-sleeve cocktail dress is all about making a high-impact entracne.
- 100% rayon
- Center back to hem: 36" (91 cm)
- Invisible zipper
- Dry clean
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
Asymmetric Faux Wrap Dress is rated out of 5 by 8.
Rated 2 out of 5 by AHale from Disappointed I thought this dress would for sure be a hit but I was definitely disappointed. The mid-section wrap area is not made well and seems to bunch and fall in all the wrong places on me. I figured since I'm tall (5'9) this would work on me. I like the one sleeve/sleeveless part, just not the way it fits around the hips and waist. This one is going back.
Date published: 2014-02-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nstevens26 from Sleek and Sophisticated I have not worn this dress yet, but when I tried it on, it fit like a glove, and looks GREAT on. I love this!!!
Date published: 2013-07-01
Rated 3 out of 5 by Claire31 from Not great quality Was really excited to receive this dress but when it came I was very disappointed I found it to be not the usual standard I get from bebe, and am actually returning it as the clasp is really difficult to open and close and feels like it is going to break any minute.
Date published: 2013-06-18
Rated 4 out of 5 by Boribomba from Great fit but be careful w/buckle Fits very good to body - especially for small waist w/big hips. Only problem, dress was brand new when buckle fell apart. Bebe store would not take back even though the dress still had tag.
Date published: 2013-06-01
Rated 4 out of 5 by cait25 from love the shape I really like this dress. Its very flattering to your body and fits true to size. The only thing is I wish it was in a cotton fabric so it could be worn more casual.
Date published: 2013-05-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by Marshimaro07 from Love it!!! Awesome dress for date night ! Fits true to size! I got lot compliment when I wearing this to dinner with hubby
Date published: 2013-01-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by EdgyMe from Beautiful Very chic... It has a little edge to it and yet remains simple. My boyfriend bought this dress for me for New year's Eve. I got so many compliments wearing this lovely dress.
Date published: 2013-01-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ozflygirl from Love it! Gorgeous, elegant and a timeless classic for the wardrobe. The fit is an exact fit, so if you are not sure of your size perhaps a larger fit may work better. It contains enough material that the white does not appear see through anywhere on this dress. Overall looks great and is very flattering on.
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So the forums have been pretty unmoderated until now. There have been numerous spammish posts, double posts, and uncalled for topics that I haven't closed or deleted.. A lot of this has been deliberate, a lot of it due to laziness and time constraints =P. I had sacrificed quality to gain some growth for the forums. The forums are also quite disorganized, and in the coming week or so I'll be adding categories for on-topic and off-topic discussions..
Anyway, in order to boost up the quality of posts, I will need loyal, trustable moderators. If you'd like to be a forum moderator, please reply to this topic in one coherent post, listing:
1. your main reason for wanting to moderate. what makes you the best candidate? one sentence.
2. your prior experience, if any. which site? how long have you been moderating? (experience preferred, but not required)
3. your style of moderation. list any situations where you'd ban/tempban someone, delete a topic, post, etc, and/or your level of leniency/strictness.
Any off topic posts in this thread will immediately disqualify you from applying! =P Being a moderator is a privilege!
After taking these three points into consideration, as well as the maturity of your prior posts and your prior level of contribution (via cr points), I will choose THREE moderators.
If there's anything you'd like to mention, but privately, please PM me!
If you'd like to endorse someone, please reply to this topic!
The deadline for this is sometime on October 18th (in 10 days!)
Long live crunchyroll~!!
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1. Well im on here jus bout every day(Like today i was on here about 12 hours) lookin at forums or watching stuff and read em comments also and stuff and id like to do it cause it would be a new experince Seems like somthin i could enjoy.
2. Well i had a forum for awhile it was goin good till the ppl i got it from deleted it cause they needed space.
3. your style of moderation. list any situations where you'd ban/tempban someone, delete a topic, post, etc, and/or your level of leniency/strictness.
Well i like to go by the rules so i would have to see em then enforce em.My style would be like if someone posted a topic that was racism or harrasment id delete it and maybe ban em depending what it says.I would also delete the double posts i see and the topics that are unnecessary like (What is you beliefs such as in religion) that has nuthing to do with this site and starts confilict within it.
[Edit] - changed original post. no experience necessary (but preferred)
- shinji
all juggalettes need stimulation but babygirl i wanna fuck you!
1. I've stuck around on the forums longer than anyone else, I've been here since day 1 and I REALLY love this website and want to help it advance in any way possible.
Note: I have a TON of free time.
2. No prior experience but I've been frequenting some of the most well kept forums on teh intarwebs whom have communities that are just amazing, so I know how it's done. These websites would be CobaltandCalcium.com and SomethingAwful.com
3. Harrassment is a big one, that involves any insults/racist comments/comments on sexuality or anything like that would be unacceptable. this would warrant at LEAST a probation. Any shock image internet meme's posted without warning or as a direct picture such as tub girl, lemon party, Meat spin (I'm looking at you, Sarkins) would warrant either a long probation or a ban. I'd delete any topics that are repeats, or that have a subject matter that would be considered against the rules, whatever those rules may be. Depending on what rules you set out, I'd give out warnings for double posting, 3-5 warnings warrants a probation.
Over all, quality over quantity is my main goal.
#1 I wan't to keep order in the forums but still make it so they are a fun place to be. I'd do my best to be a good mod, not to strict, but still do an excellent job.
#2 I have no experience as a moderator, but I've seen a lot of the things that happen on this and other forums.(What other mods do, seeing how they react to things) This might be irrelevant, but I also served as treasurer and reperesetive for my school.
#3 I am very leniant and give warnings rather that take immidiate action. I would only resort to banning if someone continously gets warnings for the same thing(s) and I couldn't stop it in any way. I always would get a person's veiw on why they did it. As for posts, I try to get them edited and give warnings. (religious slurs are on a different level and would require more than a warning) For threads I would make sure I understand the meaning of it completely. For example, I would simply close a thread that was already made and post a link to the existing one. I also talk around the forum a lot so I understand the way things work. I'm not harsh at all but I still enforce the rules. I am certain I can do a great job and keep everyone happy.
PM me if we were old friends so we can get in touch again. :D
1. I would like to be a mod not only to help Shinji with the great job he has done so far but to also help the users of this site. Plus i spend a great deal of time on this site and try to help the other users. So that we can all enjoy this place and have a good time.
2. I have alot of experince in dealing with moding people though it is not in a form. I have done it for awhile on a game i used to play called a mud. It is a text based game run by a group of people that control and code it. They deal with every problem you could think of from cheating to abuse on another user. I used to run my own sever version of this game and also worked with other people to run there own. So if i did all that for a game it goes without saying that I played it also. Therefore i understand both users and owners when it comes to punishments, bans and other things of that nature.
3. Well to be honest with you with dealing out punishment it will change person to person. As in not everyone will do the same things to brake the rules, but that goes without saying that there will also be basic rules broken too. On those type of rule i belive in the standard way of dealing with them warrings and if need baning. Since this is Shinji's site and not sure of what all the baned will get them baned from i would like to deal with this the fairest way possible. When i say that i mean by giveing Shinji a report of what happend and actions taken towards the user as a mod. Also i would also like to put in my 2 cents on weither he or she should be baned or not. Therefor leaveing the final call up to him so that way users are procted from other users and abuses mods if there is more than one.
also if i could not be a mod i wouldnt mind if Shinigami_man he is one of the few people i have seen in takeing there own effort to help out with the forums.
The one the only.
I know this is my first post, but I've been watching anime on this website for a while, and just started to upload a series today. I really like this website and when I see something I like I stick to it.
1. I would like to see things in order at this place, also I have really nothing else to do since I'm on my computer 24/7.
2. I was a moderator at a well-known forums for 2 years, the website is currently dead but I would like to say that I did a good job keeping things in order without being an asshole.
3. I would have to say I'm a pretty lenient person, rather than just closing a thread, I would look at it first to see what was wrong with it. If it goes against the rules of the forums I would give a warning-ban depending on how bad it is. If the thread is just unreadable or something like that I would try to fix it to make it readable for all users.
I know that I am probably not going to get mod position only because no one here knows me and that this is my first post, but if you do choose me as a mod I will not fail you.
1. I'm hoping the addition of moderators will improve the organization and overall feel of a forum as a forum, and nothing beyond that; off topic posts, spam, or topics that encourage spam should be monitored.
2. TechTV (now G4), Solid07, Animeboards.com as moderators. Other forum membership goes to Gamespot, UCLA forums, and a few others I visit occasionally. Moderatorship usually goes on and off for me as most forums rotate moderators every so often. Overall I've had 6 years of forum experience though.
3. In actuality I've never had to ban anyone from prior experience, so I don't think the ban/tempban applies to me. I've always believed banning should only be a privelege of the site/forum owners only. However, I'm pretty strict when it comes to off-topic or spam-encouraging posts so those will probably be deleted/locked immediately upon notice. I don't know the swearing level that's allowed on here but swearing doesn't bother me. However, racial slurs will be deleted : | I'm pretty lenient on the occasional trolling but if it goes to far it deserves locking. So basically I'm only strict when it comes to people abusing forum rules, but beyond that it's up the other moderators.
I don't want to be a mod, but I do have some suggestions as to rules.
1. All things should be related to anime , video games, crunchyroll, or anything on the site.
2. One liners should at least hold some value.
3. All posts must be intelligent statements.
4. No list threads. Leave a concise description of why you think the way you do.
*note moderators should PM the thread maker to make them clean up their opener to make things less like a list.
5. Profanity is frowned upon and should only be used to emphsize a statement.
6. All posts must be in English because a majority of people speak English on this site.
Thats all I can think of. Please take these rules into consideration shinji.
*Edit for content
Simply inform a moderator that a post violates a rule and then let it go.
No necroposting. Seeing as this place is new, Threads that are 1 month old should be considered dead. When this site becomes more organized, perhaps a search feature could be used to search for threads that already exist so that there wont be similar ones.
Don't believe that online status, I'm always online, but I'm usually not around.
I would also like to recomend "Krazy" because she/he has some experience and Saint Dragon seems to be the only one with experience whoes posted.
Don't believe that online status, I'm always online, but I'm usually not around.
1. I wish to ensure the stability of the community, as many content delivering sites have gone down hill not because of copyright issues, but by the instability of the community.
2. I am currently an operator in the CR IRC channel, which I pushed to create to reduce the needless spam and provide a convience of not constantly refreshing a thread, as well as admin on my local VoIP Ventrilo server. Previously a moderator on some anime forums when 56k was considered a pretty decent connection. I have also been involved with many forums, so I have a pretty good feel on how a forum should run and be stabilized. Moderators should also hold a level of competency and eloquence in order to effectively moderate a forum.
3. Since I was here since the forums opened (and even before manditory registration), I feel that the spam issue has been dealt with very liniently. I do feel that warnings are an appropriate way to deal with some negative posts, I also feel that they sometimes they let some individuals lose. Though, I myself will rarely give out an actual "warning", but if one is asked to stop trolling or spamming and yet they refuse, then they should be brought upon the moderating council and finally the final approval of the site adminstrator for a ban. Spam and other things of such nature will be allowed, but only in a certain section of the overall forum (if sections are to be instilled later on). Spam in any other section will be locked. Also, I feel that the forum is not a personal blog for one specific user, I pretty sure people can interpret what that means. Since this is an anime-based site, a lot of anime enthusiasts will be eager to post from day one, so I believe and emphasis on an FAQ and reading of the stickied threads. As for day-by-day negative activities, the given racial slurs, shock sites, constant flaming, threads made to attack other users, and the use of the forum for one's own personal vendetta will be dealt with intense warning and locks. Though all I have just stated seem to be pretty strict, it is only when I come by those exact situations. Usually, I allow people to let loose and say whatever, so that means profanity isn't a huge issue with me. Its the Internet afterall.
Also, though I may disagree with some board member's ideals and agree with others, I will take moderating action with my own personal judgement and those of my fellow moderators. I feel that people should enjoy their time on the forum and not feel like "the mods are always watching", but if the situation is dire then that is when appropriate disciplines shall be handed out.
1. Crunchyroll.com has AMAZING potential to be one of the best anime sites on the web, and I'd really like to part of what makes it continue to improve, in addition to my enthusiasm I'd say I have the maturity, clear judgment, and free time to be a successful moderator.
2. While I don't have any experience officially moderating forums I always try and stop the unnecessary and unproductive arguing on the forums that I see. (Ex: Haddon's flaming thread got pretty out of hand so I asked everyone to stop, and everyone left it feeling okay.) Currently I'm an op on the IRC chat for Crunchyroll. Overall I think I have good skills with people and solving conflicts/problems that will arise from people on the forums.
3. Warnings would be issued before banning. As a general rule I'd say 1-2 warnings, but I can't say for sure because each situation is different. Most conflicts would be dealt with on a case by case basis.
~ Double Posting (3-4 warnings)
~ General disrepect to another poster (2 warnings)
~ continued harassment/disrespect of another poster
~ continued comments against another's race/sexual orientation/religion/etc.
Deleting a topic:
~ Repeat
~ The topic isn't productive in form of entertainment or discussion (while I know this is more personal opinion, if I wasn't sure I'd consult my fellow mods and you)
Deleting a Post:
~ Contains inappropriate material as stated by the PG-13 request
~ Contains anything stated above in "Banning"
(there are most likely situations I missed, but they would be dealt with!)
My goal is to have enough strictness the forums are organized and productive, but lenient enough no one feels like they're being overly censored. To avoid being too strict there should be a thread where spamming IS allowed, where people can be less formal with their posts, in order to avoid repeated topics looking at and making use of the stickied threads would be a priority. Also, While I wouldn't enjoy having to ban someone, if the occasion presented itself I would do so. Making my warnings clear and objective is also important. Lastly, no "special" treatment would be shown to friends I have on Crunchyroll or the IRC chat.
i dont really care much about being a moderator, i just want some moderation that works.
as for your rules arx...i think that will be up to the moderators. no list threads, all things related to anime? thats not cool, thats why hes making an off-topic section. and necroposting? just because its old doesnt mean its not a valid topic. id rather people find a topic thats old rather than start a new one exactly like it. needless clutter.
edit: before you make any moderators, people gotta be sure not to be biased. i want to kick certain people from this site, and im sure others want to kick me...make sure we get people who even if they dont like someone, wont kick out of personal opinion
ps. i vote bokchoi and doomaid for moderators, as both are constantly on the forums, in the IRC, and viable options for moderators. and unlike me, they would be fair moderators. ill admit id be biased towards people i deem unintelligent (which is the vast majority of people on these forums)
i wonder how long this song will last.
i fully support bokchoi for being a mod, as well as fuzz. two excellent, smart, and contributing people.
1. I'm very disciplined(though casual in my speech) & I care about cr and its community and want to keep it a healthy, friendly & intelligent one as we progress into the future.
2. no prior experience. about 8 years of forum experience though. i've been around.
3. i consider spam as anything that doesn't contribute. so if for example a good discussion was going on and then someone threw in a wise crack, i would most likely give them a warning. if the same thing happened but with a flame, i would probably immediately temp ban them. any actions i take would have an explanation why. i would of course have a tolerance for comedy though. it should be noted though that if everyone just jokes around and is funny all the time, nothing will go anywhere. the size of the community will make quite a difference in how strict i am. what forum it is will as well. though it ultimately comes down to the specific circumstances, to make general rules to use on all circumstances by would be foolish. overall, I think I can say I'm fairly strict. which will probably come in handy down the road.
haddon wrote:
i dont really care much about being a moderator, i just want some moderation that works.
as for your rules arx...i think that will be up to the moderators. no list threads, all things related to anime? thats not cool, thats why hes making an off-topic section. and necroposting? just because its old doesnt mean its not a valid topic. id rather people find a topic thats old rather than start a new one exactly like it. needless clutter.
edit: before you make any moderators, people gotta be sure not to be biased. i want to kick certain people from this site, and im sure others want to kick me...make sure we get people who even if they dont like someone, wont kick out of personal opinion
ps. i vote bokchoi and doomaid for moderators, as both are constantly on the forums, in the IRC, and viable options for moderators. and unlike me, they would be fair moderators. ill admit id be biased towards people i deem unintelligent (which is the vast majority of people on these forums)
Sorry. Thats what I meant. In the anime section there should only be anime stuff. All off-topic stuff should be in the off topic section.
When I said no necroposting, I mean it should be consulted by a mod first to see if its relevant to current events. Good topics that can be asked for ever should be stickied, but thats just my opinion. I already said that I don't want people making threads that are duplicates of another....
Don't believe that online status, I'm always online, but I'm usually not around.
you shouldnt have to ask a mod to revive a topic...if you want it revived and its relevant, you revive it
i wonder how long this song will last.


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Delta Air Line reunites boy with beloved shirt from deceased father
Airlines take a lot of heat for losing luggage or getting into scrapes with passengers. But every once in a while, airline staff go above and beyond to help a customer that makes it feel that you're actually flying the friendly skies.
This was the case when a first grader from North Dakota left a treasured Nike shirt on a Delta plane on the way home from a trip to California. This wasn't an ordinary shirt. According to WDAY, it was the shirt that Brian Holzer, Cole's father, was wearing when he died two years ago in a freak accident after he fell while putting up Christmas Lights.
Cole, 7, reportedly carried the tattered shirt everywhere and would even cuddle up with it before going to bed because "it reminds me of my dad," the boy told WDAY.
On the highway driving back from the airport, Cole realized he'd left the shirt on the plane. A family friend who was traveling with them, called Delta, sobbing. "I started by calling the Delta 800 number and I tried to keep my composure, I am pretty emotional, I cried, the lady on the other end cried," Kelly Cruchet said.
Delta staff, from the ground crew to the ticket agents, went on the look out for the shirt, and ultimately found it in the garbage.
Kelly Holzer, Cole's mom, said the news of the recovered shirt brought a new round of tears. "They found it, they looked through the garbage and found it. I cried some more. I started crying, Cole started crying."
Most airlines have a lost and found department where passengers can report items lost. One airline, U.K.'s Thomson Airways, even has a special program that allows kids to check in their stuffed animals and get a special tag at the gate.
Despite the shirt being found in the garbage, a Delta spokesman told FoxNews.com that the airline has a rigorous process in place for logging forgotten items and articles found on their planes.
"Efforts made to reunite this very special shirt with this customer and his family is another fantastic example of Delta people going above and beyond for our customers and truly speaks to the culture of our dedicated employees."
It's unclear had the Holzers not immediately made the call to the airlines about the missing shirt that the airline's lost item reporting system would have done much to recover the item. After all, it was about to be thrown out.