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Starting at 3:00 pm, you can park south of town (at the designated parking area near the Alamosa County Administrative Building) and take the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad shuttle to the Depot. The train will depart from the station every 30 minutes. Final departure will be at 10:00 pm from the Depot.
Take a Ride on the Rail
Meet Karen Lemke
Karen Lemke has been keeping bees in the San Luis Valley since 2006. She teaches workshops on beekeeping and making gifts from the hive using beeswax and honey. Come meet Karen and see her beekeeping demonstration tomorrow at Cole Park.
Young Weavers Compete for Prizes
When Alamosa Centennial organizers sought to involve local children in the County's 100 year celebration, organizers wanted to capture the spirit of our children's imaginations. Commissioner Dunne and other organizers created a weaving contest. According to Commissioner Dunne, "art is one of the best ways to engage children" and "weaving is a good expression of the heritage tradition here in Alamosa County and the San Luis Valley.
Children, grades 3 -5, participated in contest. One winner from each grade will be selected and will receive four train tickets (Generously donated by the Rio Grande Scenic RailRoad). Winners will be announced at the Celebration's Opening Ceremony (beginning at 12:00 pm).
Think You Know Alamosa History?!
If you think you know the Alamosa and its rich history, stop by the Welcome Center or the Information Booth in Cole Park tomorrow to pick up an entry form. You'll be entered in a prize drawing.
Meet One of the Artists
Pamela Pereyra has been designing and working as a professional artist since 2003. A native to La Paz, Bolivia, Pamela earned a degree in Media Studies from the University of South Florida. After college, she went back to the mountains and ended up in the inspirational land of Taos, NM in 1996. It wasn't long before the art mecca of Taos influenced her to receive formal training in metal-smithing at the University of New Mexico/Taos.
Good Ol' Fashion Foot Race
Old fashioned 1 mile footrace down the spectator-lined Main Street of small town Alamosa, Colorado just before the 4th of July Parade starts! Kid's race of 1/4 mile sprint just before the mile race. Elite race just, just before the parade with prize money of $100 for 1st, $75 for 2nd and $50 Male/Female.
Click here to sign up: http://www.runningguru.com/EventInformation.asp?SourceCode=1200&eID=6054
Fireworks Postponed
In light of the recent fire events on the West side of the San Luis Valley, the 4TH of July Fireworks will be postponed until a later date.
Other events around the July 4th Celebration will continue as normally scheduled. For more information on the schedule of events, the public may log on to alamosacountycentennial.wordpress.com or by liking our facebook page at Alamosa County Centennial – 100th Celebration.
Designated Parking
Download the Parking map
Sign up for Text and Twitter Information
Sign up to get the latest information about the County's Celebration via text message and Twitter. You don't have to have a Twitter account to sign up and receive information.
Here's how:
- Send the following text message to 40404:
"ON Alamosa100″
- If you want to stop receiving event-related test messages, send the following text to 40404:
"OFF Alamosa100"
Taiko Performance Added To Entertainment Line-up
Taiko with Toni has been added to the live entertainment line-up. Taiko


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1. flack - noun
· a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
Synonym(s): flak_catcher, flak, flack_catcher
Hypernym(s): spokesperson, interpreter, representative, voice
2. flack - noun
· intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak"
Synonym(s): fire, attack, flak, blast
Hypernym(s): criticism, unfavorable_judgment
3. flack - noun
· artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
Synonym(s): antiaircraft, antiaircraft_gun, flak, pom-pom, ack-ack, ack-ack_gun
Hypernym(s): gun
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Mexico Strikes Back Against Cartel
Navy Says It Killed Leader of Vicious Zetas Drug Gang—Then Armed Gunmen Steal His Corpse; U.S. Awaits DNA Proof
The Mexican Navy said its marines killed the leader of the country's most ruthless drug cartel in a gunfight, identifying him by his fingerprints. But in an embarrassing twist, a state prosecutor on Tuesday said gunmen later burst into a funeral home and stole the dead man's body.
The corpse's theft raised doubts that the cartel leader, Heriberto Lazcano, had been slain. A U.S. official said the U.S., which had a $5 million bounty on Mr. Lazcano, was checking DNA samples provided by Mexico to confirm his identity.
Mr. Lazcano, known by his nicknames as "Lazca" or "el Verdugo," (the Executioner), deserted an elite Mexican army unit and rose to head the Zetas, which is considered to be Mexico's most brutal cartel.
If confirmed, Mr. Lazcano's death in a firefight along a road in the northern border state of Coahuila would be a huge victory for the Mexican government and another triumph for the Navy, which has been responsible for many of the blows dealt to the country's powerful drug cartels.
However, many analysts said Mr. Lazcano's apparent killing was likely to lead to a rise of violence, as rivals within the organization fight for control while fending off attempts from competing cartels, a pattern that has been repeated with other criminal organizations.
Drug Crime in Mexico
Track the increasing violence in an interactive map.
The events come just two months before President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto takes office. The new leader has vowed to keep going after drug traffickers, while concentrating on lowering violent crimes that have a big impact on the population, such as homicides, kidnappings and extortions.
The Mexican Navy said one of its patrols ran into a convoy carrying Mr. Lazcano on a road about 80 miles west of Laredo, Texas, on Monday. It said a firefight began when the marines were attacked by grenades thrown from a moving vehicle. One Navy marine was wounded, and two of the gunmen were killed. The Navy said it seized an arsenal of weapons including rocket-propelled grenades.
In a news conference, Coahuila Attorney General Homero Ramos said a group of gunmen raided the funeral home where the two bodies were being kept, stealing the cadavers. Mr. Ramos said the assailants forced the funeral-home director to drive a hearse away with the body inside.
Some Mexicans worried that the body's theft would lead to conspiracy theories, as happened in 1997 when the late drug kingpin Amado Carrillo Fuentes, known as the "Lord of the Skies," died while undergoing cosmetic surgery to alter his appearance.
"Once more what could have been a success in the war against organized crime becomes a problem when the body is 'stolen,' " wrote Juan Ignacio Gil Anton on a Mexican political blog. "It happened with the Lord of the Skies. Will it happen with Lazca?"
Mr. Lazcano's apparent killing would be the third major blow to the Zetas in recent weeks. On Sept. 26, Iván Velazquez Caballero, a Zetas kingpin known as "El Talibán" or Z50, was captured in a shootout in San Luis Potosí. This past Sunday, officials detained Salvador Martínez Escobedo, who Mexican authorities blamed for the barbaric slaughter of 72 migrants on a secluded ranch in the border state of Tamaulipas in 2010.
More on the Drug War
Mr. Lazcano's apparent death clears the path for Miguel Angel Treviño, known as Z-40, a Lazcano rival, to lead the Zetas.
Mexican officials said Mr. Lazcano's apparent death may have been tied to the Oct. 3 killing, also in Coahuila state, of José Eduardo Moreira, the son of the state's former Gov. Humberto Moreira, an ex-head of the Institutional Revolutionary Party and close Peña Nieto ally.
The government responded to that killing last week by deploying 1,500 Navy, Army and federal police to pacify the state, which it considered increasingly lawless. It is unclear if the surge led to Mr. Lazcano's death.
Mr. Lazcano's apparent death would likely boost the fortunes of the Sinaloa cartel, led by Mexico's most powerful drug dealer Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán.
George Grayson, a Zetas expert at the College of William & Mary who wrote a book on the gang called "The Executioner's Men," said the Gulf Cartel, which was weakened during a vicious war there in 2010, has largely regained its footing in the state of Tamaulipas and is likely to renew fighting. "I don't think the killing will reduce violence in the north, if anything it will accelerate it," Mr. Grayson said.
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Monday, January 27, 2014
Maison et Objet 2014
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Never mind the accoutrements - I say go for the live-in chocolate chef. Good luck with the move, Carol!ReplyDelete
Send me the Le Crueset ware!ReplyDelete
Buster says hi!
On the move again !! Good luck, hope you, Bear & his friend will be happy in your new abode. Orange le Cruset I adore, not too fussed about the garden objects.ReplyDelete
I can't believe what you continue to do in the midst of a move..ReplyDelete
Full of joie de vivre you are..
I like the area you chose to visit..:)
Le Creuset en rouge for you non?
Great post! I'd like to be able to attend someday. Just a heads-up though: there's a big brouhaha over Scarlett's being spokesperson for SodaStream, because they are based in an illegal West Bank settlement, practice serious discrimination in hiring, and pay sub-standard wages (described by one Palestinian employee as "slave" wages). Many organizations are trying to get Oxfam to dump her as a global ambassador because of this. http://jewishvoiceforpeace.org/blog/jvp-and-allies-respond-to-scarlett-johansson-statement-on-sodastreamReplyDelete
- cyndi from SD10:34 AM
Your posting is wonderful as usual.Oh,I missed that you were moving again.Now you will have a new neighborhood to explore amongst your other forays.ReplyDelete
Will you miss your neighbors? You also asked for people who have not been receiving your posts in a timely fashion,or not at all...THAT WOULD BE MOI.I did resubscribe last night.I hate to miss the fun.thanks so much and happy move.cyndi
- Ann10:07 PM
Maison et Objet looks similar to the California Gift Show I will be attending this week-end. The gift show is not open to the public you can only attend with a badge. Maison et Objet looks fabulous!!! Does it only come up in January? The gift shows are twice a year January and July, the big shows are in Atlanta, New York, California and now Las Vegas. It is always exciting to see what is new each year. Good luck with the move.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm sure they are similar Ann.Delete
Jan and Sept. I went in New York a few times..just this seems bigger
Yes you do need to be in the trade or or press or know someone who knows someone.
I love your photos, they really jump out at you. The exhibits have great lighting on them, nice contrast with the background.ReplyDelete
The food looks good, too!
So French women suck on lollipops all day long? Hmmm.......
I hope that the moving is going well & that Bear is carrying his fair share!Replies
Very good point.Delete
They are extremely well lit.
And rightly so to be attention-grabbers as you walk the red carpet..
- Vicki10:44 PM
Gorgeous post. Question...where do you get your energy? Is it sugar driven?! We love our Greenpan pots and pans which we buy for a song in Vallejo CA right from the Meyer factory when they have a super sale in Dec. Has spoiled all shopping the rest of the year when it comes to anything kitchen related.ReplyDeleteReplies
I LOVED those GREENPANS!Delete
You are sooo lucky
A move in Paris has to be daunting. However, being able to totally immerse yourself in the district you are living in (since each is like a village) has to be what you were looking for when you decided to make your home there. Recharge your batteries after the move, and we will all enjoy your exploration of your new surroundings. Please include the parks and gardensReplyDelete
Would love to see post of how exactly you accomplish all these moves! Big truck? Fleet of velos?ReplyDelete


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Kristen Stewart: 'On the Road' Screening in New York City!
Kristen Stewart hits the red carpet at a screening for On the Road held at the IFC Theatre on Wednesday (December 12) in New York City.
The 22-year-old actress looked absolutely stunning in a sheer Catherine Maladrino dress and Christian Louboutin heels.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kristen Stewart
Kristen was joined at the screening by her co-stars Garrett Hedlund and Kirsten Dunst.
Earlier that night, Kristen presented Jon Bon Jovi's performance at the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief to benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund.
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Just Grace Boxed Set
Triple the fun! The first three paperbacks in the popular series starring the lovable Grace Stewart and her third grade friends, together for the first time in a colorful boxed set. The collection includes: Just Grace, Still Just Grace, and Just Grace Walks the Dog. A great gift for girls just settling into chapter books!
Super Downloads
Meet third-grader Grace Stewart, who gets stuck with the name "Just Grace" when she tries to distinguish herself from the three other Graces in her class. Grace is plenty different, though. She has a "teeny-tiny superpower," for instance—she can tell if someone is unhappy and often tries to fix it. But sometimes her good intentions backfire...
Just Grace
Grace loves cats. She also loves taking pictures of cats and drawing Not-So Super comics. She doesn't like Sammy Stringer, a boy in her class. She's got lots and lots of ideas, and when her neighbor's cat goes missing, Grace does her best to make Mrs. Luther feel less lonely. But as the mystery of the missing cat continues, Grace's well-intentioned plan backfires, and she finds herself in a bit of trouble. Maybe, just maybe, Sammy Stringer will help her through.
Still Just Grace
A fun new boy has just moved in next door to Grace's best friend, Mimi. When Grace has to go away on a family trip during school, she is terrified that when she comes back Mimi will be best friends with Max instead! After her trip, not only does it seem her fear has come true, but Mimi is even friends with the disgusting Sammy. Now Just Grace has to team up with two other Graces in her third-grade class for a school project, including the Big Meanie.
Just Grace Walks the Dog
Everyone's favorite Grace is back. And this time she has a dog. Unfortunately, he's only made of cardboard and rides a skate board. Grace is determined though to prove to her parents that she is responsible and dependable enough to get a real dog. Things you learn in this book: 1. Sometimes it is okay to be sneaky if you don't get caught. 2. How to do flashlight Morse code. 3. What happened at school that was exciting: nothing. 4. How it feels to walk into your class after going to the principal's office! 5. Many other things, but most important, how to convince your parents to MAYBE let you get a dog. A real one, not one made of cardboard.
Just Grace Goes Green
Lots of exciting things are happening to Grace and her friends. Most exciting of all, Mimi's older cousin Gwen is coming to stay with Mimi, and Miss Lois's class is GOING GREEN! For their "green" project, Grace and Mimi aim to inspire their friends and classmates to conserve plastic bottles. But a far more important issue is that Gwen has taken a strong liking to Mimi's favorite stuffed toy, Willoughby. Just Grace uses her empathy superpower to figure out ways to make her best friend feel better, and she makes a difference for the environment too. Yard sales, toy owls, decorated plastic water bottles, flaming onion rings, and a very entrepreneurial Sammy Stringer make this another winning entry in the JUST GRACE series.
Just Grace and the Snack Attack
After reading this new book about Just Grace you will know how to…
- turn your favorite potato chips into a tasty chipwich.
- draw and fold up your very own zine, which is a cool little book made from only one piece of paper.
- look for and use the special powers of the wish chip.
This book will not help you know how to…
- do fancy hairstyles for your cat.
- make a flower garden in your room.
- bake a four- or even five-layer cake.
But this book might make you feel a little bit hungry, and if it does, then you will know you are having a "snack attack" just like Grace!
Just Grace and the Terrible Tutu
Grace is back to her zany antics! Grace and Mimi have a secret: Mimi is going to be a big sister. To get ready, the girls try being "mother's helpers" to a family down the street, and Mimi begins to doubt her big sister abilities when four-year-old Lily seems to like Grace best. But when Lily turns into a Terrible Tutu, Grace can't escape her! Can Grace use her empathy powers to show Lily and Mimi the creative path toward a new friendship?
Just Grace and the Double Surprise
In this seventh installment in the Just Grace series, any day now Grace's best friend in the whole world, Mimi, is going to be getting a brand-new sister. Grace is really excited, plus nervous, plus worried, plus happy all mixed together. But both Grace and Mimi are in for a surprise when they find out that Mimi's family is not adopting a brand-new sister—and instead she is getting a brand-new brother. (Oh, brother!) And to heighten the excitement even further, Grace is in for another big surprise!
Just Grace and the Flower Girl Power
In this eighth addition to the series—Grace has major problems. Her neighbor is getting married and she has to get over her disappointment at not being chosen for a flower girl, not to mention figure out what to give as a wedding present! But with a touch of girl power, Grace musters up a fantastic idea that takes a lot of planning and a little help from all of her friends; her dog, Mr. Scruffers; and Crinkles the cat. Will her plan go off without a hitch on wedding day?
Just Grace, Star on Stage
Grace is a curious and well-meaning third-grader who occasionally gets into a little bit of trouble. This time, her class is putting on a play, and Grace is determined to be the star! But things don't work out quite like she planned, and Marta gets the role. Grace is jealous at first, but soon realizes there's more than one way to shine on stage.
Just Grace and the Trouble with Cupcakes
It's time for the school fair and Just Grace's class has chosen a cupcake theme. But the fair's highlight, a cupcake competition, causes quite a stir when Grace's gets paired with dreadful Owen 1 and not with best pal, Mimi. Grace is devastated. And just when she thinks things can't get worse, her team votes down her idea to build a cupcake Eiffel Tower, in favor of building Spiderman.
It's a challenging time for Grace. Will she be able to overcome her disappointment and lead her team onward? Will Grace's team ever figure out how to make a Spiderman out of cupcakes?
Just Grace and the Super Sleepover
Put on your pajamas and bring your sleeping bag—it's time for Just Grace to go to a super sleepover! Birthdays and sleepovers are always super fun, but there's just one thing that keeps Just Grace from getting super excited about this sleepover.
Just Grace Gets Crafty
Grace and Mimi are going to have their own table at the craft fair! They are going to make lots of crafts to sell—and hopefully save up enough money to go to the county fair. There is one small problem, though— Mimi is a sewing natural, but when it comes to crafting, Grace doesn't know what to make. Leave it to Grace to come up with a great idea for the fair that is a big success!


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The waterproof/breathable characteristic is achieved by a light-but-strong seam-sealed inner dropliner. By having the critical performance fabric shielded by the outer shell, any nicks or tears that might occur during wear and tear mean that the garment will remain waterproof/breathable despite damage to the outer shell.
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How to enable custom error messages on the Apache web server
This document describes how to configure the Apache web server so that it will redirect common server errors - like 404 Not Found or 500 Internal Server Error - to a Perl CGI script for processing.
In order to configure Apache error handling, you must:
Edit a ".htaccess" file in the root folder of your web site
Have the "AllowOverride" privilege granted by the system administrator who set up Apache. (This is automatically the case for the majority of Apache users.)
If you do not have the AllowOverride privilege, then you will have to ask your administrator to take these steps on your behalf.
Follow these steps to add a custom error page to Apache:
Before you tweak Apache, first make an initial request to your custom error page using its direct URL. Make sure it displays properly. If your error page is a Perl CGI script, and it is failing, then it will be very difficult to debug what is going on when other errors are redirected to it.
Some FTP servers and FTP client software do not allow the viewing or manipulation of files that begin with a dot, like ".htaccess". Some systems will allow you to upload files named ".htaccess", but once the file is on the server, the file won't appear in your file list and you won't be able to delete or rename it - which will be a problem if the .htaccess file makes your site inaccessible.
So, first, create an empty file named ".foo". Upload it to your site. Will your FTP client software allow it? Will the FTP server accept it? Can you then rename and delete the file? If you have trouble with any of these operations, then you should not proceed to .htaccess. Instead contact your system administrator to see about getting the right software/settings for the job.
Before beginning, request a file from your website that doesn't exist, like www.foo.com/no_such_file. Observe the 404 Not Found error handling: do you see a plaintext file like "404 Not Found"? Or do you see a pretty error message that someone else has already customized, perhaps one specific to your web hosting company? Or are you redirected to a special file, like www.foo.com/404.html? You need to know what the baseline behavior is so that you can evaluate the behavior later after you start tweaking things.
Edit the file named ".htaccess" in the root folder of your web site. Create the file if necessary. Add the following lines, where the path "/cgi-bin/guardian/ag.pl" has been replaced with your path to your Perl script:
ErrorDocument 401 /cgi-bin/guardian/ag.pl ErrorDocument 403 /cgi-bin/guardian/ag.pl ErrorDocument 404 /cgi-bin/guardian/ag.pl ErrorDocument 500 /cgi-bin/guardian/ag.pl
You may want to review this copy of a valid .htaccess file.
Upload the updated .htaccess file. Be sure to upload it in ASCII mode. Be sure to apply read permissions to the file (chmod 744).
Immediately after uploading, make a test request for any valid file on your site. If Apache has been configured such that it doesn't allow overrides of the ErrorDocument directives, or if you are running an older version of Apache that doesn't understand ErrorDocument, or if there is some error with your file, then all requests to your web site will fail!! You want to check whether there are problems with normal requests.
If all normal requests fail after you updated the .htaccess file, immediately delete or rename it. If you had an obvious error, like misspelling ErrorDocument, then try to correct it and upload again. Otherwise check with your system administrators about whether your web site allows for custom error handling.
So, now the .htaccess file has been updated and uploaded, and normal requests work okay. Make a test request for a file that doesn't exist. One of four things will usually happen:
You will be redirected to your custom error page. Yay!
You will see the standard Apache error message, or the behavior will be the same as whatever it was before you updated the .htaccess file (which you checked in step 3). If this happens, then you probably don't have the AllowOverride privilege, and you will have to bother your administrator.
You will see something like this: "Not Found; The requested URL /scripts/guardian/test/a was not found on this server; Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request". This means that you need to review the path the follows "ErrorDocument 404" in your .htaccess file.
You will see something similar, like this: "Not Found; The requested URL /scripts/guardian/test/a was not found on this server. Additionally, a 500 Internal Server Error error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request". This means that the Perl CGI script you have set up to handle errors has failed. You should go back and debug that script further. If you are using Guardian, use the "System Test" option from the Admin Page to exercise the error-handling code paths.
Other Resources
You may want to review the Apache HTTP Server: Custom error responses help article.
See also How to determine what web server software your site uses.
"How to enable custom error messages on the Apache web server" https://www.xav.com/scripts/guardian/help/1001.html


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Best low-cost Cancer (oncology) hospitals in Greece
Here you can find the best low-cost Cancer (oncology) hospitals in Greece. These international medical centers, clinics and doctors are specialized in treating medical tourism patients with Cancer (oncology) conditions.
Click on the hospitals in Greece which you believe could be beneficial for you. You can read all about the medical services they offer and look at the images in their photo gallery for clearer insights. Finally, feel free to contact the hospitals by clicking on the E-MAIL or CHAT buttons. See how they could take care of you and what the total cost of the Cancer (oncology) medical services in Greece would be.


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BiologyThe yellowfin tuna is a schooling fish, and has a strong tendency to aggregate with fish of the same size, rather that just school with other yellowfin tunas (2). They can often be seen swimming near the surface with other tunas, such as skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis)and bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus). Large yellowfin tunas have also been seen with porpoises or dolphins, particularly the spotted, spinner and common dolphins (2) (4). Schools of yellowfin tuna under floating debris are also often observed (4). This powerful swimmer is an opportunistic predator, feeding on a wide variety of fish, squid, cuttlefish, octopus, shrimp, lobster and oceanic crabs (2). Some of the fish consumed include pilchard, anchovy, mackerel, and even other tunas (2). They apparently locate their food simply by sight, as they search for food primarily in the surface waters during daylight (2). Spawning in yellowfin tuna populations can occur at any time of the year, but is most frequent during the summer months in each hemisphere (4). Each female releases several million eggs each year into the ocean (2), which are fertilized by the sperm released by the males. Yellowfin tuna juveniles grow quickly, reaching a weight of 3.4 kilograms in 18 months (2).


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Style # 206274
Give your dress collection a surefire shot of high-impact color with this bebe bodycon dress, featuring broken line design with contrast paneling. Try it with a pair of booties and a moto jacket to maximize your style.
- 92% nylon, 8% spandex
- Center back to hem: 32" (81 cm)
- Machine wash
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Police fatally shoot man in hostage standoff
BASSTERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – Police Commissioner C G Walwyn Tuesday confirmed that a man had been shot and killed during a standoff with law enforcement officials after holding his estranged wife and his sister hostage.
Walwyn said that a police officer was injured during the incident that lead to the death of Winston C Browne.
He said that members of the Special Services Unit (SSC), the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and other law enforcement officers responded to a report that Browne had "picked up" his estranged wife and driven away with her.
The Commissioner said that a restraining order had been issued against him in November last year and that while searching the area found the vehicle abandoned.
He said that the lawmen later found Browne and his wife as well as the sister, whose names were not disclosed.
Browne, who was armed with a knife and an ice pick, shouted at the police officers to 'stay back' while holding the knife to his wife's throat, but was later persuaded to release "not before cutting her in the face area with the knife," the Commissioner said.
"At that point, according to our reports he took the family member hostage.
He was again coaxed by the police into releasing the family member. He told the Police to kill him. He didn't want to live. They need to kill him."
According to the Commissioner, Browne then released his sister and lunged at a police officer, stabbing him in the right, lower thigh area above the knee.
The Commissioner said as the police fell to the ground, Browne again lunged at him, forcing the officer to "discharged his service revolver in the direction of the assailant".
Browne was declared dead at the scene, while the police officer and Browne's wife were taken to hospital for treatment.
The Police Commissioner said that the man and his wife were married for 12 years.
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Apr 5, 2013 at 10:16 am
Thanks for the kind words Joe! It's great to have you aboard with the Mopar fans ... :-)
May 8, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Thanks for adding my car to your "Cool Box"! I see that you found my wife's page (81TA) She posts more than i do! ;-)
Apr 29, 2012 at 8:50 am
Thanks for the nice comment on "Birdie" and adding him to your cool box. You've got some great birds!


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Graduate Catalog
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Office of Graduate Studies and Extended Education
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Students who have earned or will successfully complete a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment from an accredited college or university in the United States or with equivalent preparation acquired in another country are eligible to apply for admission to a graduate program.
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Note: At the graduate level, West Chester University performs an individualized and holistic review of all applications for admission to the University. Graduate admission decisions are made using a variety of criteria that includes an evaluation of all college transcripts, letters of reference submitted independently by an evaluator, an applicant's goal statement, and where required by the program, standardized test scores, portfolio review of work/life experience, and other similar program-specific requirements. Graduate applications are reviewed by the graduate coordinator for recommendation, and admissions decisions are made by the graduate dean. Individuals who have questions about their admissibility are encouraged to contact the Office of Graduate Studies or the appropriate graduate coordinator.
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The Senior Citizen Program allows retired Pennsylvania residents to attend West Chester University tuition free on a SPACE-AVAILABLE BASIS. To qualify, the student must be retired, at least 60 years old, and have been a Pennsylvania resident for at least a year. Students may enroll as either degree or nondegree students and may audit or take courses for credit. The program does not include internships, independent study, individualized instruction, student teaching, thesis, seminar, or any similar course requiring extra faculty compensation for the additional enrollment. All scheduling information is available in the Office of Graduate Studies.
Senior citizen students may not register prior to the beginning of classes. They must attend the first meeting of the class(es) for which they wish to register and obtain the instructor's signature on their schedule, indicating there is space available in the class. They then return their signed schedule, along with a signed Senior Citizen fee waiver form and signed audit form if they wish to audit, to the Office of Graduate Studies. The office then schedules the student and submits the fee waiver form to the Office of Financial Aid.
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies no later than March 15 for admission the following fall semester, and September 1 for admission the following spring semester.
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit evidence of satisfactory performance on either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS–academic version). Satisfactory TOEFL scores are 550 for the written exam, 213 for the computer-based exam, and 70 for the Internet-based exam. Satisfactory ILETS scores are at the sixth band. Information about the TOEFL exam is available at www.ets.org and the ILETS exam at www.ielts.org .
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To assure compliance with the insurance requirement, all international students must come to the center by August 31 of each academic year (January 31 for students entering spring semester). There students may obtain information as to the amount of insurance required and the means of obtaining coverage to meet the insurance requirement.
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Mike Hopkins is giving the Milliman Lectures this week at the University of Washington and the first talk involved this idea that I'm extremely familiar with, but am also surprised at how unfamiliar most mathematicians are with it. I've made almost this exact post several other times, but it bears repeating. As I basked in the amazingness of this idea during the talk, I couldn't help but notice how annoyed some people seemed to be at the level of abstractness and generality this notion forces on you.
Every branch of math has some crowning achievements and insights into how to actually think about something so that it works. The idea I'll present in this post is a truly remarkable insight into geometry and topology. It is incredibly simple (despite the daunting language) which is what makes it so fascinating. Here is the idea. Suppose you care about some type of spaces (metric, topological, manifolds, varieties, …).
Let be one of your spaces. In order to figure out what is you could probe it by other spaces. What does this mean? It just means you look at maps . If is a topological space, then you can recover the points of by considering all the maps from a singleton (i.e. point) . If you want to understand more about the topology, then you probe by some other spaces. Simple.
Even analysts use this idea all the time. A distribution (on ) is not a well-defined function, so you can't just tell whether or not two distributions are the same by looking at values. Instead you probe it by test functions . If these probes give you the same thing for all test functions, then the distributions are the same. This is all we are doing with our spaces above, and this is all the Yoneda lemma is saying. It says that if the maps (test functions) to and the maps to are the same, then and are the same.
We can fancy up the language now. Considering maps to is a functor . Such a functor is called a presheaf on the category of Spaces (recall, that for your particular situation this might be the category of smooth manifolds or metric spaces or algebraic varieties or …). Don't be scared. This is literally the definition of presheaf, so if you were following to now, then introducing this term requires no new definitions.
The Yoneda lemma is saying something very simple in this fancy language. It says that there is a (fully faithful) embedding of Spaces into Pre(Spaces), the category of presheaves on Spaces. If we now work with this new category of functors, we just enlarge what we consider to be a space and this is of fundamental importance for many reasons. If is one of our old spaces, then we can just naturally identify it with the presheaf . The reason Mike Hopkins is giving for why this is important is very different from the one I'll give which just goes to show how incredibly useful this idea is.
In every single branch of math people care about some sort of classification problem. Classify all elliptic curves. What are the vector bundles on my manifold? If I fix a vector bundle, what are the connections on my vector bundle? What are the Borel measures on my metric space? The list goes on forever.
In general, classification is a hugely impossible task to grapple with. We know a ton of stuff about smooth manifolds, but how can we leverage that to make the seemingly unrelated problem of classifying vector bundles more manageable? Here our insight comes to the rescue, because there is a way to write down a functor that outputs vector bundles. There is subtlety in writing it down properly (and we should now land in Grpds instead of Set so that we can identify isomorphic ones), but once we do this we get a presheaf. In other words, we make a (generalized) space whose points are the objects we are classifying.
In many situations you then go on to prove that this moduli space of vector bundles is actually one of the original types of spaces (or not too far from one) we know a lot about. Now our impossible task of understanding what the vector bundles on my manifold are is reduced to the already studied problem of understanding the geometry of a manifold itself!
Here is my challenge to any analyst who knows about measures. Warning, this could be totally ridiculous and nonsense because it is based on reading Wikipedia for 5 minutes. Construct a presheaf of real-valued Radon measures on . Analyze this "space". If it was done right, you should somehow recover that the space is the dual space to the convex space, , of compactly supported real-valued functions on . Congratulations, you've just started a new branch of math in which you classify measures on a space by analyzing the topology/geometry of the associated presheaf.


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Keene streets damaged by heavy rains on FridayBY MEGHAN PIERCE
Union Leader Correspondent
September 15. 2013 6:27PM
KEENE — The Department of Public Works worked through Friday to reopen roads damaged Thursday when nearly six inches of rain hit the city.
Water, Concord and North Lincoln streets were the worst hit, said Public Works director Kürt Blomquist.
The eastern part of the city bore the brunt for the rain storm, he said.
Bellevue Street, Woodland Avenue, Eastern Avenue, Old Concord Road, Sullivan Street, Rule Street, Roxbury Road and Roxbury Street were also damaged.
Damage assessment is ongoing, but on Friday Blomquist estimated the cost of damage would be between $50,000 to $100,000.
"It's not hundreds of thousands of dollars, but $50,000 to $100,000 worth of damage," he said.
Personal property damage is another matter, he said.
Like the roads, many yards experienced washout conditions.
The DPW is encouraging residents who have sustained private property damage to call 2-1-1 so that New Hampshire 2-1-1, a Community Resource Program, can compile information and data about the damage so state officials can determine if an assistance program is available to those affected by the flood event.
Damage to other city streets can be reported to the Public Works Department at 352-6550.


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Friday, June 08, 2007
Friday Wrapup
MIX TO KISS PD IN Y-TOWN: AllAccess reports that Clear Channel Youngstown hot AC WMXY/98.9 "Mix" middayer Sean Stevens slides across the hall to top 40 WAKZ/95.9 "Kiss FM" to take its program director opening.
The move takes Stevens off the air at "Mix", with newly-minted PD Steve Granato going on the air there. Sean has been holding that pesky "acting PD" title at "Kiss FM" since Jerry Mac left the post a few months ago.
And we don't know, yet, if Sean's new job affects his voicetracking in evenings at Clear Channel sister AC WHOF/101.7 in the Canton market...
LARRY MORROW'S NEW GIG: We don't know much more about it than the Plain Dealer item we spotted on Cleveland.com the other day, but...
Legendary Cleveland radio personality Larry Morrow, known for work at stations such as the old WIXY/1260 (now Radio Disney's WWMK) and WQAL/104.1, is dipping his toes back into the radio waters - or at least the satellite radio waters.
The PD's Bill Lubinger reports that Morrow is about to start "Coast to Coast with Larry Morrow" on Sirius Satellite Radio's "Gold" Channel (5). The two-day-a-week show will be heard Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3-7 PM, and will reportedly originate from the studios at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in downtown Cleveland.
As you'd likely expect, it's set to feature various interviews and features on the artists played on the channel, which covers much from the mid-1950's to early 1960's.
No broadcast/over-air component to this, as far as we can tell...which means if you don't have a Sirius tuner, you'll have to be lucky enough to drive behind someone who does, and hope they have a taste for music of that era...
The man who came to Cleveland in the 1960's after becoming a sensation here from across Lake Erie as CKLW/800 Windsor ONT's "Duke Windsor" now continues to run the Larry Morrow Group, an advertising and promotions firm...
SYNDICATION MATTERS: A mainstay on some local talk and Christian radio stations is expanding its syndication, with help from a Cleveland company.
"Family Matters", which has aired on Salem's three Cleveland outlets - Christian talk WHKW/1220, talk WHK/1420 and Christian contemporary WFHM/95.5 - is getting added to the syndication lineup of Cleveland-based Envision Radio Networks.
That's the same local company which recently picked up a new show hosted by former WKBW/1520 Buffalo host Leslie Marshall.
In addition to the Salem outlets here - WHKW also airs the show weekdays - the weekend edition of "Family Matters" is in the lineup of Cumulus talk WTOD/1560 Toledo. And of course, WTOD program director Chuck Matthews is a regular OMW reader.
(See, we had to turn it around to us, didn't we? Heh.)
We didn't realize that "Family Matters", hosted by Caroline Kruse and Jacquie Chakirelis, has been airing in one form or another for nine years...
TWC MOVES: It looks like Time Warner Cable is shuffling around some channels in various areas of the company's massive Northeast Ohio footprint.
An OMW reader in Norwalk tells us that ESPN Classic is now up at digital channel 117, moved (according to the TWC online channel guide) from analog 34.
The reader speculates that it's to make room for ESPNU's entrance to the TWC lineup. We haven't heard any confirmation of that, and note that ESPN Classic has always been on digital cable in the company's Cleveland (ex-Adelphia) lineup.
For that matter, so was ESPNU, until TWC dumped it just hours after taking over the system from the former operator.
From an entirely different outpost in the Time Warner SuperSystem: A New Philadelphia reader tells us that the earlier move of the Ohio News Network off to digital cable land has left behind an interesting sight on analog 72.
He says it appears that the Tennis Channel has landed there, and the channel apparently shares time with Time Warner Cable's own "Akron/Canton News", the WKYC/3-produced newscast with anchor Eric Mansfield.
Tennis and news? Umm, OK...
TWC's New Philadelphia/Dover system is one acquired in the Adelphia purchase, so it's the latest new outpost for "Akron/Canton News"...
WEWS-TV/DT SAN ANTONIO: No, there's no truth to the rumor that Scripps Cleveland ABC affiliate WEWS/5 has filed with the FCC for a license change to San Antonio. It only seems that way.
By the day of Game One of the NBA Finals on Thursday, "NewsChannel 5" had sent a veritable army to south Texas, including, but not limited to:
Anchors Ted Henry, Danita Harris and Paul Kiska
Sports anchor Sue Ann Robak
Reporter Carolina Leid
...and numerous photographers and producers.
We'll give 'em a break, again.
Channel 5 is, after all, the outlet which is broadcasting the Finals via its network, ABC. The ratings won't be out for at least a while, but we're willing to bet that the station will draw Super Bowl-sized crowds every single night.
No, not everyone has left the building at 30th and Euclid.
But even most of the remaining reporters (Joy Benedict, Jonathan Costen, and John Kosich, for example) are doing various Cavs-related stories.
With the "LeBron's From Akron" angle fully mined by now, it was left to Costen to drive another 20 miles south on I-77 - to look into the background of the other major Cavaliers player with local ties, Canton McKinley graduate Eric Snow.
We were just thinking - the "NewsChannel 5" crew in San Antonio outnumbers the entire staff of some small market stations...
AND A MENTION: We're always thrilled when the universe of this Mighty Blog of Fun(tm) intersects with the print media.
This time, it's living Cavaliers radio play-by-play legend Joe Tait's first NBA Finals that brings us to the outside world.
The Medina Gazette has an excellent story in today's editions about Tait and his broadcasting of this series, written by sportswriter Brian Dulik. Quoting the man himself:
"From what I hear, there are a number of people who are happy I am finally going to be broadcasting the NBA Finals," Tait said. "That lets me know that I've probably done a pretty good job over the years, which is a nice feeling. It's very flattering."
Oh, and the part about us. Heh.
How widespread is Tait-mania at this point? A respected Ohio media Web site suggested that one of the Cavaliers' goals over the next two weeks should be to "Win it for Joe Tait."
Us? Respected? Wow. The universe does indeed work in mysterious ways.
And unlike the Cavaliers, at least Tait doesn't have to directly compete with whomever San Antonio has working the PBP microphone.
But he'd have a much better chance, at least based on the local team's play last night.
Such a contest between broadcasters would likely be "Tait In Less Than Four", and we have no idea who does the San Antonio broadcasts...
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If Sean gives up his voice tracking at WHOF it would be great to listen to Brice Lewis (WHOF part timer) in the evenings.
Family Matters is a wonderful show. Fills a niche that male oriented talk radio doesn't.
ps - WTOD is FM's first affiliate outside of C-Town. Been on the air since early 2005.
Spurs radio play-by-play is done by Bill Schoening, since 2001. Paul Castro does the PBP en Espanol (sorry, sans tilde'), for the past 13 seasons.
I'd take Joe in less than three.
CH 5's production from San Antonio would rival that of a broadcast school. They get an A+ for effort but every a show has been a cluster mess - some of the worst "live TV" I've ever seen - especially for a top 25 market.
- 74WIXYgrad said...
Did you ever think you would be respected by one who works in Medina?
When do we getDuane Pohlman's investigative report "San Antonio- It's not as nice as they say"
WAKZ midday personality Krissy Taylor was just named MD at KISS as well.
Krissy Talyor... aka Kasper's girlfriend.
I believe they're married actually!
(Would make for an interesting morning show)
Krissy and Kasper married?! Congrats! Had no idea.
- A said...
What are other people paired with that can pick up Akron/Canton News on former Adelphia now Time Warner.
Like OMW said we pick up A/C News on channel 72 sharing time with The Tennis Channel... btw.. I don't know if that is the permanent home of The Tennis Channel or a preview.
Channel 75 which was blank, has test bars on it for the last week.
Time Warner moving ESPN Classic- could this mean more of their channels will move to digital cable?
i see no mention of larry morrow in these comments so allow ME.
Larry is without a doubt the classiest broadcaster and person i have ever known.....he wed himself to the community as soon as he got here. he was always willing to take time with someone who wanted to break into the biz ( yes..even me) and this dedication to community continues.
i'm going to subscribe to sirius on line just so i can listen to him...


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#1 Why wasn't the IMPEACHMENT OF BUSH carried out
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prostock69 (129 posts) Fri Nov-28-08 11:54 AM
Why wasn't the IMPEACHMENT OF BUSH carried out
when the articles of impeachment were first introduced back in June of 2008 by Dennis K.? Can someone explained to me why they weren't carried forward and why Bush wasn't impeached?
Lots of bitching and moaning, but this one was good:
yibbehobba (1000+ posts) Fri Nov-28-08 11:58 AM
2. "introduced... by Dennis K"
That might be a big part of the answer to your question.Stinger:
"I was... ordered to drop my pants, bend over and spread my cheeks."
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54. Throw them out, get them out, then let the .Edited on Fri Nov-28-08 06:44 PM by Ozma International courts and tribunals indict them, rendition them, try them, and make sure they are executed on Public TV.
Oh, maybe Condi Rice can spend his last 25 years on the planet in GTMO, run by the Germans, or somewhere in the Out Back run by the Aussie's.
Just as long as that person suffers a lot, and everyone else gets convicted and loses his life.
Ozma...give me one good reason why I shouldnt turn this over to the Secret Service?
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Do you remember when a fridge lasted for at least two generations and when you could use your mom's old washing machine for another twenty years after she gave it to you when you moved into your first flat?
Compare that, to how long appliances now last before you have no choice, but to replace them. That's planned obsolescence.
Have you thought about what happens to the items you discard – from computers to your regularly replaced cellphone?
Planned obsolescence explained
The concept of planned obsolescence, or designed obsolescence, is said to originate from early lightbulbs that lasted too long to be profitable enough.
In December 1924, all of the big lightbulb manufacturers, including General Electric, Philips, Osram and Associated Electric Industries, met to establish the Phoebus Cartel – the first group to implement the practice of planned obsolescence. The cartel grew out of collusion between a few of these industry giants. All companies involved had to limit the lifespan of their bulbs to 1 000 hours, compared to the previous 2 500 hour standard. This forced consumers to buy lightbulbs much more often than they previously had.
Today, as a result of planned obsolescence, items or parts last just past their guarantee date, or a new model is released, rendering last year's model passé.
"They just don't make them like they used to," isn't just a cliché.
So, what to do? The logical answer would be to repair the item, but when that repair is nearly as expensive as buying a new one or not even possible, the only option is to replace the item with a new one.
Where do all the discarded items go?
Many old electrical and electronic goods gather dust in storage waiting to be reused, recycled or thrown away. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that as much as three quarters of the computers sold in the US are stockpiled in garages and closets. When thrown away, they end up in landfills or incinerators or, more recently, are exported to Asia and Africa.
Our tech gadgets require a multitude of elements, chemicals and metals to function – mercury, lead, hexavalent chromium and cadmium are just a few. In landfills, they have a significant impact on the environment. They can leach into the earth, polluting soil and water sources, if not properly recycled. Some are carcinogenic, while others cause more particular diseases or nervous system damage.
It's estimated that approximately 50 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) are generated globally every year, containing parts valued at an estimated $55 billion.
In many countries, most notably Ghana, there are massive e-waste dumps where old electronics are picked apart for the valuable metals they contain.
Unfortunately the places where these devices end up are mostly characterized by extreme poverty, where very basic methods of recycling are used to extract the valuable parts.
In Ghana, it's common to burn e-waste, letting plastics and invaluable material melt off, until the precious metals inside can be extracted. This process emits highly toxic fumes with little to no oversight from the government or other regulatory agencies. Meanwhile, children as young as 12 years old are put to work in an area some have described as "the gates of hell".
WATCH: Planned obsolescence and the Light Bulb


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March 5, 2014 | Sean Noble's mammoth group -- which since 2009 has funneled $170 million-plus to conservative organizations involved in politicking -- seemed to be on the outs last year with its main backers. Now, say hello to American Encore.
The Surgeon General Nominee's Political Past
February 7, 2014 | Vivek Murthy, nominee for the post of U.S. surgeon general, had his Senate confirmation hearing this week. Unlike other candidates for the post, he's been highly active in politics.
H.R. 7: The Money Behind the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act"
January 29, 2014 | The antiabortion bill, H.R. 7, passed the House yesterday.
Wellspring's Flow: Dark Money Outfit Helped Fuel Groups on Political Front Lines
November 5, 2013 | From 2008 to 2011, a mysterious dark money group called Wellspring distributed more than $17 million to front-line political groups across the country. An OpenSecrets.org and National Public Radio investigation into the group details who is organizing this group and how far and wide the group's money has been sent.
OpenSecrets.org's New Dark Money Data Measures Groups' Politicization
September 9, 2013 | Building on our previous work on "dark money" nonprofits, the Center for Responsive Politics is rolling out new information on the activities of these groups that are playing an increasing role in U.S. elections.
Pro-Plan B Groups' Pro-Obama Investments Seeming Well-Placed
June 12, 2013 | Women's issues advocacy groups and those favoring abortion rights -- which invested heavily in Obama's re-election -- were pleased with the Justice Department's announcement that it would stop legal efforts to keep younger teens from being able to buy Plan B One-Step without a prescription.
Shadow Money Magic: Five Easy Steps That Let You Play Big in Politics, Hide Your Donors and Game the IRS
April 15, 2013 | Happy Tax Day! We hope you'll celebrate by reading the first installment of our new report, which shows that it's not all that hard to be a big player in politics while keeping donors under wraps AND gaming the IRS, the agency that's supposed to be the cop on this particular beat.
Rising Stars: Newly-Elected Lawmakers to Watch
December 5, 2012 | Newly elected members of Congress are weeks away from claiming their seats. Here is CRP's shortlist of newcomers expected to make some waves.
After Spending Millions to Defeat Her, Wall Street May Answer to Warren
December 4, 2012 | In spite of Wall Street's efforts to keep Warren out of power, she's likely to have a heavy hand in regulating banks.
Obama Keeps Most Major Contributors, Not Finance
November 14, 2012 | In the end, Obama kept most of his top donors from 2008. Wall Street was the striking exception.
Capital Eye Opener, Nov. 13: Gay Rights Groups Back History, Prolific Paul Ryan and More
November 13, 2012 | The freshly declared victory of the woman who will be the first openly bisexual member of Congress shows the strength of gay rights and women's groups. Also, the evolution of Paul Ryan as a national figure, as seen through campaign finance data.
Capital Eye Opener, Nov. 8: Women Achieve Historic Level in Senate, Nine Races Still Undecided, and More
November 8, 2012 | Women will occupy an historic high of 20 seats in the Senate come January, most of them Democrats. And nine congressional districts still don't have a declared winner.
Mixed Results for Challengers That Outraised Incumbents
November 7, 2012 | Some winning challengers yesterday had a cash advantage to neutralize the incumbent advantage, though a couple of races where challengers won the fundraising battle are still too close to call.
Hot Race for Nevada Senate Seat: Dean Heller vs. Shelley Berkley
November 2, 2012 | Democratic congresswoman Shelley Berkley tries her luck against Republican incumbent Dean Heller in Nevada's $45 million Senate race.
Hot Race in Ohio's 16th: Jim Renacci vs. Betty Sue Sutton
November 2, 2012 | Two incumbents face off with new redistricting lines still wet. Outside groups have spent more than the candidates, by millions.
Capital Eye Opener Oct. 30: Kaine Pulling Away in Top Outside Spending Contest, Lingering Prez Super PACs Sitting on Money, and More
October 30, 2012 | Virginia Senate candidates Tim Kaine (D) and George Allen (R) have been going head-to-head in a race that's seen more outside spending than any other congressional battle. Most of it has been aimed against Kaine -- but he seems to be holding a lead in the polls.
Debate Prep: Your Guide to the Issues and Who's Invested in Them
October 16, 2012 | Tonight's debate will be closely watched to see whether the president delivers a more energetic performance. But there are other reasons to tune in, including keeping an eye on whether the candidates' responses reflect the positions of their campaign contributors.
Hot Race for Wisconsin Senate Seat: Tammy Baldwin v. Tommy Thompson
October 9, 2012 | Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson and Rep. Tammy Baldwin are neck-and-neck in a race fueled by outside spending and money from beyond state borders.
Capital Eye Opener August 30: Gabby PAC, What GOP Donors Want, and the NRA Fires Again
August 30, 2012 | Gabrielle Giffords re-enters politics with a PAC. Meanwhile, policy changes that would help Sheldon Adelson, Harold Simmons and other major political investors.
Washington's Influence Olympics: The Decathlon
July 31, 2012 | The U.S. may have taken gold in women's gymnastics today -- but who medaled in the decathlon in Washington's Influence Olympics? The winners, some of whom had very limited resources, lobbied on the greatest number of issues.
Back to the Wall, Planned Parenthood Hangs Tough
February 7, 2012 | Planned Parenthood fields a tough defense. Anyone who didn't figure that out last week, when a breast cancer charity cut off the group's funding and quickly reversed course, could have looked at its lobbying expenditures for 2011, the year Republicans re-took control of the house and posed a significant threat to its bottom line.
Rise of the Retirees, Postal Unions Seek to 'Save' USPS and More in Capital Eye Opener: Sept. 21
September 21, 2011 | The future of Medicare is a hot political topic. And as President Barack Obama, his potential GOP rivals and members of Congress debate the future of the program, it's likely that campaign cash from retired Americans will also be on their minds.
New Feature on OpenSecrets.org Highlights Top Contributors to Debt Supercommittee Members
August 17, 2011 | Many special interest groups have invested heavily in supercommittee members on both sides of the aisle, including the securities and investment firms, the real estate industry and health professionals, according to new research by the Center for Responsive Politics.
MTV Turns 30, Health Insurance Plans to Cover Birth Control and More in Capital Eye Opener: Aug. 2
August 2, 2011 | MTV celebrated its 30th birthday Monday. For nearly MTV's entire life, it has been owned by a single parent-company: Viacom, which donated more than $237,000 to federal candidates during the 2010 election cycle.
Lobbyists Push Congress, Administration on No Child Left Behind
July 20, 2011 | Given the on-going debt-ceiling battle and fights over what deserves government funding, tackling the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind seems like less and less of a reality. However, that's not stopping lobbyists from pushing for what they believe in when it comes to childhood education.
Dueling Donations: Lobbyists Lining Pockets of Both Democratic and Republican Party Committees
June 22, 2011 | A notable group of federal lobbyists -- 22 individuals to be exact -- made personal contributions to national party committees on both sides of the isle, according to an analysis of 2010 campaign donation records by the Center for Responsive Politics. But a notable few -- 22 individuals to be exact -- made personal contributions to national party committees on both sides of the isle, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics.
John Edwards Indicted in Campaign Finance Case, Faces Potential Jail Time
June 3, 2011 | John Edwards' supporters have largely fled him. But those supporters fueled his presidential ambitions by raising $57 million from a strong donor base during his 2008 bid.
John Edwards Indictment Ahead, Retirees Heart GOP Senators and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 27
May 27, 2011 | Although a variety of factors likely went into each senator's decision to vote down the Ryan budget, interestingly, retirees -- who often lean Republican in their political contributions, as OpenSecrets Blog has previously noted -- are among the top donors to all four Republican senators who voted against the bill.
Mitch Daniels' Family Matters, Continued Cash Blast in NY-26 and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 23
May 23, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Nonprofits Expand Politicking, the Fund-Raising of 60 Plus Association and More in Capital Eye Opener: April 29
April 29, 2011 | A Center for Responsive Politics analysis shows that several groups that stated they would not accept corporate or union donations in 2008 did not adhere to such declarations during the 2010 election cycle.
Critically Wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Champion of Labor, Women's Issues While Touting Centrist Streak
January 8, 2011 | Critically wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), shot this afternoon at a constituent forum in Tucson, Ariz., had established herself in Congress as a champion of labor rights and women's issues.
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Lobbying Surges As Repeal Fight Nears Climax
December 3, 2010 | From January through September, 29 unique groups have lobbied on the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on openly gay service members, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of federal lobbying reports explicitly mentioning the measure.
Which Industries Won and Lost in Election 2010?
November 10, 2010 | Imagine that every member of Congress represents the industry or special interests that have contributed the most to his or her campaign coffers. Which industries and special interests, then, lost or won seats in Congress during the 2010 midterm election?
Led By George Soros' Son, Student Contributions Buoy Democrats in 2010 Midterms
October 20, 2010 | In the run up to the 2010 midterm elections, Soros joins a handful of young, emerging political heavyweights, many of whom are related to other prolific political donors. And they're helping tip the scales toward Democrats in the competition for students' campaign cash, the Center's analysis indicates.
Be it Bingo or Activism, Some Women Buck Political Contribution Trends
October 14, 2010 | Only three-tenths of a percent of voting-age Americans donate money to campaigns, and historically, men donate much larger sums than women. But a Center for Responsive Politics analysis shows at least 20 cities are bucking the trend. And some in unconventional ways.
Birth Control Costs, Military Misstatements and More in Capital Eye Opener: June 2
June 2, 2010 | BIRTH CONTROL COSTS: Should health insurance companies be required to cover the cost of birth control pills? Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) and Planned Parenthood are among those who think so.
Before Sex Scandal, John Edwards was Darling of Women's Rights Movement
February 2, 2010 | The women's issues lobby, which consists of individuals and organizations committed to promoting women's rights and interests, contributed $352,000 to John Edwards' presidential campaign during the 2008 election cycle, according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis.
Liberal PACs Trouncing Conservative Counterparts in Political Donation Race
August 20, 2009 | It's a glorious time to be a Democrat if you're hoping for some serious advocacy action from the nation's monied liberal establishments. Through the first half of 2009, left-leaning political action committees have obliterated their right-leaning competition in spending, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis of federal campaign finance data indicates.
Health Interests, Lobbyists Rank High Among Industries Increasing Campaign Contributions
August 19, 2009 | Political action committees and individuals associated with health industries, each of which are intimately involved in the nation's ongoing health care reform debate, are donating more to federal candidates during the second quarter of 2009 than the first quarter, according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis.
Barack Obama's Obscure Ambassadors Bring Experience, Campaign Cash
July 17, 2009 | President Barack Obama has tapped 19 ambassadors to represent the United States in international organizations or act as the top statesman in issue-based arenas. Seventeen of these have contributed about $323,900 to federal candidates and committees since 1989.
CRP's Numbers in the News
June 4, 2009 | The fact that money-in-politics relates to an array of issues was demonstrated again this week by the diverse ways reporters and others used CRP's data. Check out some of those stories here.
Power Players: Environmental, Women's Groups Place Faith in Boxer
February 26, 2009 | Capital Eye's Power Player series continues this week with a look at Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Boxer's top donors include environmentalists, women's rights groups and the entertainment industry.
Unions Funded Labor Nominee's Work as Congresswoman
December 19, 2008 | Labor unions, gearing up for a fierce fight on Capitol Hill next year, will find a fervent ally in Barack Obama's pick for Labor Secretary, Rep. Hilda Solis (D-Calif.), who has relied heavily on financial support from unions during her time in the House of Representatives. In total Solis has collected $888,050 from the labor sector since 1999, more than twice what she collected from her next most generous sector.
Races to Watch III: Big Money, Small Money
September 29, 2008 | Barack Obama defended his decision not to accept public financing by arguing that running a campaign for the White House based on small contributions accomplishes what the public financing system aims to do but falls short of doing: curb the influence of outside interest groups. In many congressional races, the issue of who's backing the candidate--wealthy donors or everyone else--is finding its way into debates over the best way to fix the economy and whether campaign contributions and lobbying by the financial sector had anything to do with today's economic crisis. Capital Eye takes a closer look at some of these races.
Races to Watch II: Candidates Supported by Their Party
September 25, 2008 | Private interests and members of the public aren't the only ones betting their money on the congressional candidates they hope will win (or retain) congressional seats. Lawmakers in both parties have a vested interest in seeing their own candidates succeed this November, with Democrats wanting to strengthen their majority and Republicans hoping to minimize their losses. Here we look at some of the candidates getting the largest cash infusions from their own parties, indicating a close race.
Races to Watch I: Challengers Outraising Incumbents
September 24, 2008 | With few exceptions, incumbents will out-raise their challengers--so far this election cycle, incumbents for Congress have raised nine times more than their challengers, on average, and there is not a single Senate race where the challenger has raised more money than the sitting senator. Although challengers aren't winning the money race on the Senate side, the Center for Responsive Politics has identified 14 House races where the challenger surpassed the incumbent in fundraising after the most recent reporting period, through June.
Home Is Where the Cash Is
June 11, 2008 | Most women will say that being a homemaker is a rewarding job, even though they don't earn any money from it. Campaign finance reports, however, make the important work look surprisingly lucrative.
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Recommendations for diagnosing, treating, and preventing heartworm disease
Heartworm disease continues to be researched, and new aspects of the disease and its management are discovered every year. We now have an arsenal of test kits and prophylactics to choose from, and it can be confusing to know which to purchase. We tend to mold ourselves to the product instead of molding the product to the individual patient. This article should help you tailor the heartworm diagnostic, therapeutic, and prophylactic options to each of your canine and feline patients.
Dogs, coyotes, and wolves are the natural hosts for the spread and development of Dirofilaria immitis. Mosquitoes can transmit infective larvae two to two and a half weeks after ingesting blood from infected dogs.1,2 The development of microfilariae into the infective third-stage larvae (L3) (in the mosquito) requires average daily temperatures greater than 57 F (13.9 C), and transmission is unlikely if the average daily temperature for any 30-day period is less than 65 F (18.3 C).3 So transmission probability varies within the United States depending on the region and ambient seasonal temperature. Dogs housed outside are four to five times more likely to be infected, and thick coats do not reduce the probability of heartworm infections.4 Infective L3 enter a dog's skin through a mosquito bite. After three or four months, the larvae molt into young adults (L5), enter the circulatory system, and eventually travel to the pulmonary arteries.2 Microfilariae (L1) can be seen in the circulatory system six or seven months after the infective L3 enter a susceptible host.
Clinical signs and prognosis based on classification
Most dogs with small heartworm burdens are asymptomatic. Coughing secondary to edema (vasculitis) and arteriolar inflammation is the most common clinical sign. Dyspnea associated with parenchymal disease of the caudal lung lobes is also common.2,5 Exercise dramatically increases pulmonary arterial pressure, and exercise intolerance is common with more severe disease.2 If the disease progresses, right-sided congestive heart failure may develop. Physical examination results associated with right-sided congestive heart failure include an abdominal fluid wave (ascites) and decreased lung sounds in the ventral thorax (pleural effusion). Jugular pulses may be present because of increased right atrial pressures. Dyspnea may develop secondary to hypoxemia, and a split second heart sound may occur because of pulmonary arterial hypertension.2
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Pelosi stands up for video game makers
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi probably picked up some votes among avid video gamers by shooting down an attempt by Chris Wallace of Fox News to link gun deaths with violence in video games.
On "Fox News Sunday With Chris Wallace," the host asked Pelosi about proposals to study the connection between popular culture and violence just as viewers saw action video clips from "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" and "Grand Theft Auto."
"We don't need another study, respectfully," Wallace said. "I mean, we know that these video games where people have their heads splattered, these movies, these TV shows, why don't you go to your friends in Hollywood and challenge them, shame them, and say, 'Knock it off'? "
But Pelosi, D-San Francisco, said more scientific research is needed because "we don't just want to be anecdotally writing bills."
"The evidence says that in Japan, for example, they have the most violent games than the rest and the lowest mortality from guns," Pelosi said. "I don't know what the explanation is for that except they might have good gun laws."
Sites that cover the video game industry praised Pelosi for not automatically blaming video games for gun violence, as other politicians have.
"At least one congressional representative isn't willing to label games as the source of all violence," said VentureBeat.com's GamesBeat.
Owen Good, editor of Gawker Media's Kotaku.com, did note that Pelosi represents a region teeming with video game companies and said: "I'm sure her contributors include those in the industry."
"Japan may not like being characterized as home of the most violent games – that's rather sweeping," Good wrote. "But at least when someone – of considerable influence – was given the opportunity to make a politically safe scapegoating of games and those who enjoy them, she didn't take the bait."
GamesRadar.com noted a Washington Post story that said some of the world's safest countries were also where video games were most popular, except the United States.
"Of course, that's more likely because those countries are more affluent and safe for citizens overall than because of some beneficial property," GamesRadar said. "But if elected representatives and news anchors can pretend games are to blame for violence, then we can pretend games will lead us to a utopian society, right?"
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IT Management Slideshow: Seven Major Projects CIOs Should Consider
By Jennifer Lawinski | Posted 11-12-2010
As IT vendors come out with new products and technologies over the coming years, you'll have a lot on your plate as CIO. At its Symposium/IT Expo 2010 in Cannes, France, research firm Gartner identified seven major IT projects that CIOs should consider tackling in the next three years to make sure they stay ahead of the game as technology decision-making moves beyond the confines of the IT organization. (Think cloud computing, enterprise mobility and social networking.) "We're increasingly living, playing and working in a digital world where people will have no alternatives but to become âmore digital' with the assets they have available," says Stephen Prentice, vice president and Gartner Fellow. "Device and data proliferation is also a reality that cannot be escaped." What will set successful CIOs apart from the competition will be their ability to innovate , to manage risk and compliance and to get the most bang for the company's buck when leveraging new technologies, from cloud computing to pattern-based data analysis. Keeping an eye on cost savings related to environmental compliance and IT will also be a differentiator.
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Although the Obama administration's "accommodation" for religious employers to a government mandate that contraceptives and sterilization be included in most health plans "may create an appearance of...compromise," it does not change the administration's fundamental position, attorneys for the U.S. bishops said on May 15. "We are convinced that no public good is served by this unprecedented nationwide mandate and that forcing individual and institutional stakeholders to sponsor and subsidize an otherwise widely available product over their religious and moral objections serves no legitimate, let alone compelling, government interest," said Anthony R. Picarello and Michael F. Moses, general counsel and associate general counsel, respectively, to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in comments filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The comments were in response to the administration's "advance notice of proposed rulemaking" published on March 16 in the Federal Register, which offered new ways for religious organizations to comply with the new requirements. The attorneys argued that the best solution to their objections would be to rescind the mandate.
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I am a mother of 4 and have successfully nursed all of my children. My youngest is now 6 weeks and I find myself in a new situation. I will be returning to work in 4 weeks and I am wanting to build up my stored milk supply. I make adequate milk and I am currently pumping at night (he sleeps through the night), and after he has finished nursing a few times through the day. I am planning to nurse him as long as possible, but my issue is my work situation.
I have a place to pump and my employer and supervisors are supportive, however- I work 12 hour night shifts in a very demanding high stress job. Most nights I will be able to pump routinely 3-4 times during lunch and breaks. I know that is not going to be enough to feed him through the day. On my days off I am planning to just nurse him and continue to pump and store the excess. My question is- knowing that my demanding job may cause me to not be able to pump enough during my work day, how much milk should I set as a goal to store before I go back to work?