text:
JUDY WOODRUFF: Last night was the deadline for political candidates, parties and some outside groups to report how much money they have raised and spent in the first three months of this election year. One thing is clear: Organizations not officially linked to the candidates are spending at record levels.
Combined, these outside groups have poured in more than $57 million so far this cycle. That outpaces any election in American history at this calendar date, except the 2012 presidential election, which came on the heels of the Supreme Court ruling prohibiting restrictions on spending.
Now, a quarter of all this year's money has been spent in just six states, where some of the key Senate races are playing out. Overall, more money has been spent already in this election than the entire 2000 presidential election, and the races have barely just begun.
And here to talk about what all this means is Sheila Krumholz. She's the executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics. It's a research group that tracks money in U.S. politics. And David Keating, he's the president of the Center for Competitive Politics. It's a nonprofit organization that promotes deregulation of campaign finance.
And we welcome you both.
SHEILA KRUMHOLZ, Center for Responsive Politics: Thank you.
DAVID KEATING, Center for Competitive Politics: Good to be here.
JUDY WOODRUFF: So, Sheila Krumholz, as we just reported, a lot of money is being spent by these outside groups in this cycle. And we have a graphic now that I want to show that breaks down some of the totals, liberals, $29.5 million in this pie chart. You see conservative groups $24.3 million.
Who are some of these groups, some examples of liberals and conservative groups?
SHEILA KRUMHOLZ: Well, on the liberal side, in the prior cycle, the most active group was Priorities USA and Priorities USA Action. Others are Patriot Majority, Citizens for Strength and Security.
On the conservative side, the — perhaps one of the most prominent and strongest at this point in the cycle is Americans for Prosperity, along with Freedom Partners, American Encore, 60 Plus Association, and on and on.
JUDY WOODRUFF: And they all have very patriotic-sounding names. And is it always known who is bankrolling these groups?
SHEILA KRUMHOLZ: It is usually not known who is bankrolling the tax-exempt 501(c)(4), (c)(6) organizations, which can be active now, following Citizens United, in raising and spending money, purportedly independently of the campaign, to affect the outcome of those elections.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Sheila Krumholz, how often are these groups required to disclose? I think we have another graphic that is going to show folks the biggest spending, I guess Democratic political action, the Senate Majority PAC, and then group you just mentioned, Americans for Prosperity, $30 million vs. $8.3 million.
Those are two different kinds of groups, but it gives you an idea of the amounts that are spent. What more does this tell us about what these groups are doing?
SHEILA KRUMHOLZ: Well, we do see the disclosure of the super PACs, which are independent expenditure-only committee. So, we can see where the money is coming from and how it is being spent on ads and other advocacy for and against candidacies.
But these outside politically active nonprofits that have great latitude now following the Citizens United decision allows them to perform many of the same kinds of activities, but under a veil of secrecy, so we really can't track the flow of money easily.
JUDY WOODRUFF: David Keating, what do we know about how these outside groups spend their money vs. how the candidates and the political action committees, which are pretty much public because they have to report more regularly?
DAVID KEATING: Well, we have to keep in mind, first of all, whenever a group advocates the election or defeat of a candidate, they have to report within hours if it's over $10,000.
JUDY WOODRUFF: If they name the candidate.
DAVID KEATING: Right, how much they have spent.
And even if they don't endorse a candidate, if it's within a certain amount of time before an election, 60 days before a general or 30 days before a primary, they have to report how much they spent. So, we always know how much is spent in that context.
But we also have to keep in mind this is a year when Congress is in session. There are bills before Congress, and a lot of these calculations are counting bills that are advocating strictly on issues, should Obamacare be repealed, reformed, something like that. And lot of groups are counting that as trying to influence the election, but it's trying to influence the debate also about where our government should be headed.
JUDY WOODRUFF: So, this is more than just focused on what happens in November, although clearly that is a big part of it?
DAVID KEATING: It's all related, obviously. You want the people who are now running for office to take positions. You have groups spending money on global warming issues, tax issues, abortion issues, as we just heard in the previous segment on the court ruling. There's lots of contentious things this year.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Sheila Krumholz, any — have you seen any effects so far from the most recent Supreme Court ruling, the McCutcheon ruling, saying that they are no limits on the aggregate total amount big donors can give?
SHEILA KRUMHOLZ: It's too early for us to see what impact the ruling has had on fund-raising, but we did hear that fund-raisers were on the horn immediately following that decision to those largest donors who had maxed out in a prior cycle to ask for additional funds now that they had the ability to give yet more.
It's a big plus for the party committees and for candidates who are trying to break through and challenge the incumbents. One of the problems in a lot of these campaign finance laws is that it makes it difficult for challengers to raise the kind of money they need to take on the incumbents who have the name I.D. and the perks of office.
JUDY WOODRUFF: And you're saying that it gives the challengers a leg up?
DAVID KEATING: Yes, it gives them — well, less restraint than they had before.
DAVID KEATING: The party committees also I think will be a bigger factor in this election cycle than they were in the last cycle.
JUDY WOODRUFF: How do both of you — and, Sheila, to you first — how do you see this as healthy or not for democracy to have this much money in politics and money that isn't all reported? We don't know in the case of some of these outside groups who the donors are, or we don't know or may not know for awhile how the money is being spent.
SHEILA KRUMHOLZ: I think most people logically want and expect the parties to play a role in politics and to support their candidates.
And so with this ruling, they're able to claw back some of the money that had previously been going to the independent outside organizations. And so I think that is arguably a positive step.
On the other hand, it returns us effectively to the days of soft money, where the parties are now courting the very elite top donors, who were already influential, to ask for yet more money and the question is, what will they return? What IOUs will be extended to those large donors?
There have been donor reward programs in past years, and so one wonders whether we're returning to that.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Is there a danger, David Keating, about…
DAVID KEATING: It's definitely a plus when we have more debate about where our country should be headed.
And political scientists that have studied spending in elections, they find that when there is more spending, there's more message and more people are paying attention, voters are better informed, and they turn out in higher numbers. I think these are all positive things for our democracy across the board.
JUDY WOODRUFF: And what about Sheila's point, though, that now the attention, the weight of influence gravitates towards those with the most money?
DAVID KEATING: Well, I think, ultimately, the voters are in charge, and if the voters don't like who is backing these candidates, they're the ones that they control the voting booth, and that is how things get done.
You have to look. The self-funded candidates, they often flame out. So, money doesn't equal victory. It just means speech.
JUDY WOODRUFF: How do you see that?
SHEILA KRUMHOLZ: Well, disclosure just got a lot more complicated, because now it's a big enough chore that we try to undertake to track who these largest individual donors are that are giving to the candidates' PACs and parties.
But it is not true that voters have access to the information they need to really understand who is bankrolling efforts to elect these candidates. They have more information about the money that is going in to the candidates — the pockets of the candidates and parties. They know far less about who is bankrolling these outside efforts, which can be determinative in close races.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Which is it? Do they know or don't they know?
DAVID KEATING: Well, a lot of it — a lot of the problem with the disclosure passed in some of the states, it's generating junk disclosure, where the money that is being recorded has nothing do with the ad that's on the air.
Our group just won a ruling in the state of Delaware where Delaware was trying to force disclosure for groups that are publishing voter guides, things like Project Vote Smart and that sort of thing, which is I think a ridiculous level of disclosure.
JUDY WOODRUFF: Well, this is something we're going to continue to look at throughout this election cycle.
We thank you both, David Keating, Sheila Krumholz.
SHEILA KRUMHOLZ: My pleasure.
DAVID KEATING: You're welcome. Thank you.


text:
Vance: Future Shaping
By Roger L. Vance
Elections matter, a lot. When we make our ballot choices we are investing in the ideas and the leadership of those individuals the majority freely select. It is a distinct and awesome responsibility of a democracy's citizens.
The informed and uninformed, the activists and the apathetic all have an equal vote. Each election however, has a built in corrective: the next election. At all levels of government it is not unusual to see the public's sentiments take a dramatic swing in the "next" election that puts into power new leaders who are diametrically different from the old leaders, resulting in policy shifts that can have significant short- and long-term implications. Elections matter.
However, especially at the local level, sometimes citizens have a unique opportunity to influence the long-term policies of their communities in a manner that supersedes the outcomes of any particular election or series of elections. In Loudoun County, that "sometimes" is now. Not nearly as sexy or entertaining as a charged political campaign can be, these exercises in self-government are so deep in the weeds for most they are largely ignored. But the final product that emerges—a set of policies, guidelines and goals, a new Comprehensive Plan—will have significant impacts on the everyday lives and well being of citizens for decades to come.
A Comprehensive Plan is a requisite document or set of policy documents the Virginia code commands for each jurisdiction in the commonwealth. It represents the foundational vision for a community and forms the legal basis for policy direction and decisions made by elected officials on matters related to land use, economic development, transportation, public facilities and ultimately the entity's growth and its citizens' quality of life. Loudoun County's Comprehensive Plan consists of its General Plan, Countywide Transportation Plan and various specific strategic and area plans. Although these living documents may be amended, policy makers and officials must adhere to the underlying philosophy and goals established by the plan until a new or revised plan takes its place.
Fortunately, in recognition of the critical importance of the Comprehensive Plan, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors have crafted a deliberate and inclusive 18-month process for the creation of a new county Comprehensive Plan, a roadmap whose impact will extend over the next two decades. The new plan will replace the current Revised General Plan, adopted in 2001. In what is one of the nation's wealthiest, fastest growing and economically dynamic counties, the stakes are high and the outcomes highly anticipated by businesses, developers and investors from far beyond the county's borders.
While this plan will, no doubt, shape, direct and possibly expand and propel what has been unparalleled growth in the increasingly urbanizing east, the new plan's impact on the rural west is much less certain. What is certain is that in the course of developing this new plan will be the potential to invite the unalterable transformation of rural western Loudoun—or the opportunity to codify its preservation and ensure its long-term sustainability. Another certainty is that sustainability and preservation does not necessarily mean "nothing new," rather it will require innovative thinking and doing. Perhaps alongside the array of wineries, farm breweries and boutique farms there may emerge a collection of culinary and arts destinations, recreational outfitters and accommodations, all accessible via a network of bike/pedestrian paths and trails.
The concerted and focused engagement on the part of western Loudoun citizens, beginning now, will be the key determinant of the direction and possibilities.
"Envision Loudoun" is the moniker for the ambitious program designed and orchestrated by the county's Department of Planning and Zoning staff alongside the Board of Supervisors' appointed Stakeholders Committee. The program's intent is to maximize, from the outset, grassroots public participation in the Comprehensive Plan process. Kicked off in November, the first phase of the process consists of a series of workshops in which citizens can gather to learn about the process and the issues facing Loudoun, and provide their input and vision for the future of the county in small working groups. The first and only western Loudoun workshop was on Monday, Dec. 5, at Woodgrove High School and was attended by more than 200 area residents. Joining them and reasserting their commitment to rural Loudoun were County Chairwoman Phyllis Randall, Blue Ridge District Supervisor Tony Buffington and Catoctin District Supervisor Geary Higgins.
Comp plans matter, a lot. In addition to the county plan, each town has its own plan, including the county's smallest, Hillsboro, where its first ever Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2004, has served as the catalyst for policies and subsequent actions leading to transformative projects coming to fruition in the next two years. Called out in that 2004 plan were a set of critical infrastructure projects that will address essential safety, health and quality of life issues, which in turn will ensure the long-term preservation and sustainability of one of Loudoun's most unique historic assets.
Loudoun's 2001 Revised General Plan creators deserve our praise and appreciation for their courage to insist on the existing plan's emphasis on historic preservation and the development of a sustainable rural economy that encourages conservation of open spaces and discourages excessive residential development. The expanding and thriving agricultural-based rural economy in western Loudoun is a testament to their foresight 15 years ago.
The new Comprehensive Plan must fortify land use policies that will continue the rural protection of the old plan. Further, the new plan needs to assert a set of priorities and policies that places the highest value on preservation of mountainsides, ridgelines and viewsheds—the natural attractions that bring the visitors who in turn support agricultural, recreational and historic tourism-related businesses. Investments in traffic-calming, congestion mitigation, a network of pedestrian/bike paths connecting western Loudoun towns and existing regional trails will stimulate an economic development model that is dependent upon rural preservation and protection of environmental resources.
On Monday night, Western Loudoun turned out to voice its views in a big way. In the months ahead we must seize the opportunity and remain engaged and steadfast in shaping our future.
[Roger Vance is the mayor of Hillsboro. His column appears monthly.]

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Thursday's Morning Joe, Sunday's NY Times
I know I've been #humblebragging re. media attention lately. Part of that was to explain the server slowdown a few days ago; part of it is that I'm terribly insecure, and with the open enrollment period wrapping up, I suppose I'm starting to get a bit anxious about my relevance again, bla bla bla. My apologies for that.
Of course, with the recent #ACAOvertime extensions, followed up almost immediately by the #ACATaxTime enrollment periods, it sounds like my lease on relevance has been extended (again) by another couple of months (Vermont is extending their tax period all the way out until the end of May, for heaven's sake!). Plus, of course, the King v. Burwell SCOTUS case will be smack in between the two, and the decision on that isn't expected until June, so I guess there'll be plenty of material for this site for a few more months yet...
Having said that, there are a couple of items to note:
1. On the one hand, not exactly a big fan of Joe Scarborough. On the other hand, always glad to see my work used to debunk inaccurate GOP talking points :)
2. Sunday's edition of the New York Times (link at the very bottom)


text:
The Asset Events kicks of its 14th Philippine Forum in Manila today looking to highlight the economic achievements and challenges facing the government as it passes the halfway mark of its six-year term. This year's forum will focus on the country's effort to push positive reform given the uncertain global market backdrop and seize the opportunity.
The interactive event will showcase a number of influential decision makers within the country including keynote addresses from Carlos G Dominguez III, secretary of finance, Republic of the Philippines and Benjamin Diokno, governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Topics at this year's forum will touch on a number of interesting developments facing the country including the various drivers spurring economic growth, the ongoing journey towards financial inclusion and the country's position as a leader in gender diversity.
Be sure to stay tuned to live activities at the forum by following our live event page here where we will showcase photos and articles from Manila.


text:
DineroMail is a method of payment in use in Latin America, mainly in Argentina, Mexico, Chile and Brazil. The service is offered by the PayU Group and it has been recently rebranded: in Argentina it is now called PayU Latam while in Mexico, Chile and Brazil it goes by the name DineroMail by PayU. Besides this technicality, the service given is pretty much the same and it allows the payer to send money to DineroMail casinos or any other Internet merchant by using his favorite payment option: debit/credit card, bank transfer or cash. This enables payers to use DineroMail also for recurring payments, which will be charged to the same credit card with no need to enter one's payment information each period. If one decides to pay with cash, the system communicates a code which must be printed and brought to a convenient bank branch or retail store in order to execute the payment. Once the local store or bank has received the payment, they inform DineroMail which in turn confirms to payment to the DineroMail casino cashier or online shop.
DineroMail does not require opening any account in order to be used. Actually, the user remains in charge by continuing to choose his favorite banking system, made simpler by all the options granted by DineroMail. Only the seller who wants to offer this opportunity to his clients needs to open an account with DineroMail (or PayU Latam).
Due to the name change, DineroMail offers different sites where we can gather useful information. Click on the link at the bottom of this page to connect to the main one. But if you are in Argentina, you will probably find the following one more convenient for you: http://www.payulatam.com/ .
Please note that payments by credit cards and cash deposits are available in the whole Latin America area covered by the PayU Latam group, but bank transfers are currently not available for payments executed in Brazil and Mexico.
Some services require a fee: it is recommended to consider the fees involved in any transaction. You will find them here: http://www.payulatam.com/latin-america-online-payment-fees
If you want to open a DineroMail eWallet account now, here is a convenient link for you:
Games subject to availability


text:
Crewel by Gennifer Albin
Release Date – October 16, 2012
Publisher Website – Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Raincoast Books
Publisher Social Media - Twitter
Pages - 368 pages
My Rating- 4/5
**obtained from publisher via BEA for an honest review**
Here is the Goodreads synopsis
Incapable. Awkward. Artless.
That's what the other girls whisper behind her back. But sixteen year-old Adelice Lewys has a secret: she wants to fail.
Gifted with the ability to weave time with matter, she's exactly what the Guild is looking for, and in the world of Arras, being chosen as a Spinster is everything a girl could want. It means privilege, eternal beauty, and being something other than a secretary. It also means the power to embroider the very fabric of life. But if controlling what people eat, where they live and how many children they have is the price of having it all, Adelice isn't interested.
Not that her feelings matter, because she slipped and wove a moment at testing, and they're coming for her—tonight.
Now she has one hour to eat her mom's overcooked pot roast. One hour to listen to her sister's academy gossip and laugh at her Dad's stupid jokes. One hour to pretend everything's okay. And one hour to escape.
Because once you become a Spinster, there's no turning back.Secrets, lies, and illusions of power. Beautiful girls who are capable of changing everything by removing a single thread. Crewel sets up a world where everything comes with consequences, including freedom.
A highly inventive and imaginative setting. The entire premise of being able to build and change the world by weaving was captivating. Just when you think you are getting comfortable with the world Gennifer has built a new curve or twist is thrown at you. Your entire perspective of what is going on is rocked a few times during the coarse of Adelice's story.
My pulse raced many times during this gripping read. The stakes are high, and Gennifer Albin doesn't hold back. She makes sure you know what the price of stepping out of line is, and sometimes the price is too high. A slightly political vibe with power plays, struggles, and everyone wanting to be in control. An atmosphere where you don't know whose motives to trust and everyone seems to have a hidden agenda. It made you fly through the pages as quickly as possible to unearth the secrets.
The characters are just as compelling as the writing and setting. Adelice is a strong, brave, and determined. She is unwavering in what she thinks is right, and often acts without considering the fallout. I enjoyed many of the other characters as well. From the devilish Ambassador Patton, to the vindictive Maela we meet characters that capture your attention.
The themes of women and oppression run throughout the novel. The fact that women have to remain pure and chaste up until marriage. The fact that women are not entitled to certain privileges or given certain jobs. The Spinisters have power, but even they answer to the men of the Guild. It made me want to rage and scream at the characters to challenge this. With current political agendas being discussed, it made my heart sing to have this come up in such a prevalent way. I want examples of strong women rattling the cage, and not accepting it.
The romance in the novel is in the form of a love triangle. The romance is not actually the primary focus of the story, even though it does feature a lot. It never feels overdone though. The triangle worked for me and mainly because of Adelice. She's been segregated from boys her whole life. Women are to remain pure and chaste until they are married, so they are kept from temptation. Seeing her reaction to first meeting a boy, and all the emotions that come with crushing on someone was what worked. Jost and Erik are both handsome and treat Adelice well enough, but it's Erik that I adored more. I can't discuss why without giving spoilers, but he's swoon worthy and I think he was there for Adelice even if she didn't realize it.
After some stunning reveals, this packs an ending that will leave you with your jaw on the floor. It sets up an insanely excruciating wait for the second novel to see what this ending means for not only Adelice but also her world.


text:
The Integrated BS/MS (Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Master of Science) Program in EECS is intended as an honors graduate program for highly motivated and qualified Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Bachelor of Science students who wish to pursue an advanced degree. Students admitted to the program may, in their senior year, take up to nine credit hours of graduate courses that will count toward both BSE/BS and MS requirements.
The current regulations for the MS degree by the School of Graduate Studies require a minimum of 18 or 21 credit hours of coursework at the 400-level (or higher), depending upon whether a thesis is completed (for 9 credit hours) or a project is completed (for 6 credit hours), respectively. Please note that any 400-level course taken prior to admission to the BS/MS Program cannot typically be counted as part of the MS degree.
If a student is required to complete a senior project as part of their BSE/BS degree, they can double count MS thesis towards EECS 399 (ECE), but not towards EECS 398. All ECE students must take EECS 398. Currently, only Electrical Engineering and Systems & Control Engineering students are required to take EECS 399.
Follow the links below to learn more about the components of the BS/MS Program.


text:
Port Houston's Real Estate team is responsible for leasing port properties. See properties that are available for lease below. Please note that some properties have leases pending, which are labeled.
Deepwater Ship Dock Opportunity
Development opportunity for mid-channel docks along Houston Ship Channel
View Property
Warehouse – Building 50
185,000 +/- Sq Ft. Building
9600 Clinton Dr., Houston, TX 77029
View Property
Gant Building
3,993 Sq Ft. Building 1.03 +/- Acre
8200 Cypress St., Houston, TX 77012
View Property
Land Property
Industrial Park East – Houston Ship Channel
2.35 acres – Clinton Dr.
View Property
Penn City Road Property
+/- 12.5 Acres near I-10 and Penn City Road
View Property
East Industrial Park – Houston Ship Channel
+/- 1.81 Acres
View Property
Houston Ship Channel – Turning Basin Upper Level Road
+/- 7.94 acres
View Property
Houston Ship Channel – Turning Basin Rd. at 610 East
+/- 4.34 Acres at Turning Basin Road/610 East
View Property
Memorial Tract
30 +/- Acres
Red Bluff Rd., Pasadena, Texas: Green field development site available for warehouse or retail with frontage.
View Property
Pelican Island Texas
1,112 +/- Acres – all or part
Development opportunity – Gulf of Mexico
View Property
Erath & Fennell Street
2.2 +/- Acres
Erath & Fennell St., Houston, Texas
View Property
Harbor Street
14.6 +/- Acres
2211 Harbor Street Area
View Property
Rosa Allen
24.7+/- Acres
631 Allen Genoa Rd.
View Property


text:
How to Write a Sentence: And How to Read One by Stanley Fish
(Harper, 2011, 165 pages)
Stanley Fish makes big claims for the potential of well composed sentences. "They promise nothing less than lessons and practice in the organization of the world" (7). He claims that writing and enjoying a well written sentence is not a matter of simply memorizing and following grammatical rules, but rather, of grasping and practicing some basic forms that are common to many well-structured sentences. Practicing how to write good sentences, understanding sentence structure, and appreciating effective sentences are all tied up together. Fish communicates this in a pithy formula: "Sentence craft equals sentence comprehension equals sentence appreciation" (11).
Fish insists that mastering the basic forms that sentences come in is more important (at least initially) to good writing than the content of the sentences themselves. If you don't know how to communicate something, the content of what you're communicating won't matter much. Fish offers the examples of the subordinating style (which ranks, orders, and sequences its contents in a highly organized way), the additive style (which adds one thought after another in a more informal style), and the satiric style (which is harder to define, but still tied to forms). These different styles are illustrated by sentences from great writers like Martin Luther King, Jr., Gertrude Stein, and Oscar Wilde. Fish then breaks down how these sentences are formed to show a structure that can be imitated and appropriated. This is stated in the form of a personal "theology": "You shall tie yourself to forms and the forms shall set you free" (33). The content of a sentence is ultimately the point, but you can't make that point unless you first master the forms.
In addition to being a guide to writing, the book functions as a primer on rhetoric and an introduction to literary criticism. The two chapters that deal with first and last sentences – focusing on what novelists can do with the first and last sentence of a book – are guides to and examples of meditative reading, turning sentences over until every sense has been drawn of them. The book may not be for everyone. I can see how it could come off as the kind of over-analysis that kills the joke or ruins the mood. However, I find Fish's emphasis on intuiting the logical structure of sentences over memorizing grammatical rules very helpful. He uses excellent examples – I particularly enjoyed the sentences he included from John Donne and Anthony Powell – and his love of good writing is contagious.


text:
Charley Frank Pride (born March 18, 1938) is an American country music singer, musician/guitarist, recording artist, performer, and business owner. His greatest musical success came in the early to mid-1970s when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley.[2] In total, he has garnered 39 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Pride is one of the few African-Americans to have had considerable success in the country music industry and one of only three African-Americans to have been inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
In 2010, Pride became a special investor and minority owner of the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball club.[3]
Contents Edit
- 1 Early life and career
- 2 Rise to music fame
- 3 Height of his career
- 4 "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'"
- 5 Pride during the 1970s, 1980s and beyond
- 6 Personal life
- 7 Film
- 8 Chronology
- 9 Discography
- 10 Awards
- 11 See also
- 12 References
- 13 External links
Early life and career[edit] Edit
Pride was born in Sledge, Mississippi, one of eleven children of poor sharecroppers. His father intended to name him Charl Frank Pride, but owing to a clerical error on his birth certificate, his legal name is Charley Frank Pride.[4]
In his early teens, Pride began playing guitar. Though he also loved music, one of Pride's lifelong dreams was to become a professional baseball player. In 1952, hepitched for the Memphis Red Sox of the Negro American League. He pitched well, and in 1953, he signed a contract with the Boise Yankees, the Class C farm team of the New York Yankees. During that season, an injury caused him to lose the "mustard" on his fastball, and he was sent to the Yankees' Class D team in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Later that season, while in the Negro leagues with the Louisville Clippers, he and another player (Jesse Mitchell) were traded to the Birmingham Black Barons for a team bus. "Jesse and I may have the distinction of being the only players in history to be traded for a used motor vehicle," Pride mused in his 1994 autobiography.[5]
He pitched for several other minor league teams, his hopes of making it to the big leagues still alive, but the Army derailed this. After serving two years in the military, he tried to return to baseball.[5] Though hindered by an injury to his throwing arm, Pride briefly played for the Missoula Timberjacks of the Pioneer League (a farm club of the Cincinnati Reds) in 1960,[6] and had tryouts with the California Angels (1961) and the New York Mets (1962) organizations, but was not picked up by either team. He worked construction in Helena, Montana during this time.[6][7] When it became apparent that he was not destined for greatness on thebaseball diamond, Pride pursued a music career.[5]
On June 5, 2008, Pride and his brother Mack "The Knife" Pride and 28 other living former Negro league players were "drafted" by each of the 30 Major League Baseball teams in a recognition of the on-field achievements and historical relevance of 30 mostly-forgotten Negro-league stars. Pride was picked by the Texas Rangers, with whom he has had a long affiliation, and the Colorado Rockies took his brother.[8][9]
Rise to music fame[edit] Edit
While he was active in baseball, Pride had been encouraged to join the music business by country stars such as Red Sovine and Red Foley, and was working towards this career. In 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee, Pride visited Sun Studios and recorded some songs.[10] One song has survived on tape, and was released in the United Kingdom as part of a box set. The song is a slow stroll in walking tempo called "Walkin' (the Stroll)."[11]
Nashville manager and agent Jack D. Johnson signed Pride and landed him a contract with a record label, and he caught the ear of record producer Chet Atkins. Atkins was the longtime producer at RCA Victor who had made stars out of country singers such as Jim Reeves, Skeeter Davis and others. Pride was signed to RCA in 1965. In January 1966, he released his first single with RCA, "The Snakes Crawl at Night", which did not chart. On the records of this song submitted to radio stations for airplay, the singer was listed as "Country Charley Pride". At this time, country music was a white medium. Jack made sure that there were no pictures of Pride distributed for the first two years of his career, in order to avoid the effects of Jim Crowism.
Soon after the release of "The Snakes Crawl at Night", Pride released another single called "Before I Met You", which also did not chart. Soon after, Pride's third single, "Just Between You and Me", was released. This song was the one that finally brought Pride success on the Country charts. The song reached No. 9 on US Country chart.
Height of his career[edit] Edit
The success of "Just Between You and Me" was enormous. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for the song the next year.
In 1967, he became the first black performer to appear at the Grand Ole Opry since harmonica player DeFord Bailey,[12] who was a regular cast member of the Opry from 1925 through 1941, and made a final appearance in 1974.[13] Pride also appeared in 1967 on the American Broadcasting Company's "The Lawrence Welk Show".[14]
Between 1969 and 1971, Pride had eight single records that simultaneously reached No. 1 on the US Country Hit Parade and also charted on the Billboard Hot 100: "All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)", "(I'm So) Afraid of Losing You Again", "I Can't Believe That You've Stopped Loving Me", "I'd Rather Love You", "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone", "Wonder Could I Live There Anymore?", "I'm Just Me", and "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'". The pop success of these songs reflected the country/pop crossover sound that was reaching Country music in the 1960s and early 1970s, known as "Countrypolitan". In 1969 his compilation album, The Best of Charley Pride sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.[15]
Pride sang the Paul Newman directed film Sometimes a Great Notion's main soundtrack song "All His Children" in 1970.[16] The film starred Newman and Henry Fonda and received two Oscar nominations in 1972, one being for the song that Pride sang.[17]
"Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'"[edit] Edit
Main article: Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'
In 1971, he would release what would become his biggest hit "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'", a million-selling crossover single that helped Pride land the Country Music Association's prestigious Entertainer of the Year award, as well as Top Male Vocalist.[18] He won CMA's Top Male Vocalist award again in 1972.[19]
"Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'" became Pride's signature tune. Besides being a five-week country No. 1 in late 1971 and early 1972, the song was also his only pop Top 40 hit, hitting No. 21, and reaching the Top Ten of the Adult Contemporary charts as well.
Pride during the 1970s, 1980s and beyond[edit] Edit
During the rest of the 1970s and into the 1980s, Pride continued to rack up country music hits. Other Pride standards of the 1970s and 1980s include "Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town," "Someone Loves You, Honey," "When I Stop Leavin' (I'll Be Gone)," "Burgers and Fries", "I Don't Think She's in Love Anymore", "Roll on Mississippi", "Never Been So Loved (In All My Life)" and "You're So Good When You're Bad." Like many other country performers, he has paid tribute to Hank Williams, with an album of songs that were all written by Hank entitled There's a Little Bit of Hank in Me, which included top-sellers of Williams' classics "Kaw-Liga," "Honky Tonk Blues" and "You Win Again". Pride has sold over 70 million records (singles, albums, compilation included).[20]
He stayed with RCA Records until 1986. At that point, he grew angry over the fact that RCA began to promote newer country artists and didn't renew contracts with many older artists who had been with the label for years.[citation needed] He moved on to 16th Avenue Records, where Pride bounced back with the No. 5 hit, "Shouldn't it be Easier Than This." He had a few minor hits with 16th Avenue, as well.
Pride's lifelong passion for baseball continues; he has an annual tradition of joining the Texas Rangers for workouts during Spring Training. A big Rangers fan (Dallas has been his home for many years), Pride is often seen at their games.[21]
In 2008, Pride received the Mississippi Arts Commission's lifetime achievement award during the organization's Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts.[22][23]
He performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl VIII and again at Game 5 of the 2010 World Series, accompanied both years by the Del Rio High School JROTC Color Guard. He performed the National Anthem before Game 6 of the 1980 World Series as well.[24]
Personal life[edit] Edit
Pride met his wife Rozene while he was playing baseball in the southern states. They married in 1956 and have two sons, Kraig and Dion, and a daughter, Angela. They currently reside in Dallas, Texas.[21] Kraig now goes by the name Carlton and has somewhat followed in his father's footsteps as a performing artist. His band, Carlton Pride and Zion started in San Marcos, Texas in 1995 and they perform a variety of reggae, funk, and soul music throughout the United States.
Dion Pride played lead guitar for his father, and entertained troops on USO tours in Panama, Honduras, Guantanamo Bay and the island of Antigua. Dion Pride co-wrote a song on Charley Pride's 2010 album "Choices" titled "I Miss My Home".
In 1994 Pride co-wrote (with Jim Henderson) his autobiography, Pride: The Charley Pride Story.[25] In this book he reveals that he has struggled for years with manic depression.
Pride had a tumor removed from his right vocal cord in 1997 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He returned to the site in February 2009 for a routine checkup and surprised the Arkansas Senate with an unplanned performance of five songs. He was joined by Governor Mike Beebe during the show.[26] Pride is an avid fan and part owner[27] of the Texas Rangers. He sang the national anthem before game 5 of the 2010 World Series, played between the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants.[28] Pride sang the national anthem before game 2 of the 2011 ALCS between the Detroit Tigers & Texas Rangers.
On January 20, 2014 he sang the national anthem and performed at halftime for the Memphis Grizzlies who hosted their 12th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Day. He also, was interviewed during a break in the game that was televised nationally on NBA TV & SportSouth.
Film[edit] Edit
On April 29, 2011, it was announced that a biographical film was in the works based on Pride's life and career. The film will be produced by and star actor and professional wrestler, Dwayne Johnson.[29]
Chronology[edit] Edit
|This article is in a list format that may be better presented using prose. You can help by converting this article to prose, if appropriate. Editing help is available. (January 2009)
- 1960s, Pride lived in Helena, MT and played legion baseball for the Helena Smelterites.
- January 1966 – "The Snakes Crawl at Night" his first RCA Single is issued, receives airplay but does not chart.
- June 1966 – Second RCA Single – "Before I Met You" also does not chart.
- December 1966 – Makes his debut on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart with "Just Between You and Me." The song would peak in the top 10 less than three months later; two earlier singles had failed to chart.
- August 9, 1969 – Scores his first Billboard No. 1 hit with "All I Have to Offer You Is Me."
- September 6, 1969 – Pride appears on national television on The Johnny Cash Show to perform a medley of Hank Williams songs with Cash. Pride's medley with Cash can be seen here.[30]
- 1971 – Enjoys the biggest hit of his career with the million-seller "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'." The song was his eighth No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, and spent five weeks atop the chart.
- September 17, 1983 – Scores his 29th and final No. 1 hit on Billboard with "Night Games." He still remains sixth on the all-time list of most No. 1 hits on the Billboard country charts. "Night Games" would be the last song performed by a black artist to hit the top of the Billboard country charts until Darius Rucker's "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" reached No. 1 in 2008.
- May 1, 1993 – Pride accepted an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry, in the process becoming the first black Opry regular in the show's more than 70-year history.
- 1994 – Pride released his autobiography, Pride: The Charley Pride Story (published by William Morrow).
- June 1994 – Pride was honored by the Academy of Country Music with its prestigious Pioneer Award.
- January 1996 – Pride was honored with a Trumpet Award by Turner Broadcasting, marking outstanding African-American Achievement. His 1981 hit, "Roll on Mississippi", is considered the official song of his home state[citation needed], a stretch of Mississippi highway was named for him[citation needed] and he headlined a special Christmas performance for President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton at the White House.[citation needed]
- July 1999 – Pride received his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[citation needed]
- March 25, 2003 – Received the Texas Cultural Trust's Texas Medal of Arts.[31]
- March 27, 2003 – Ranked No. 18 on CMT's 40 Greatest Men in Country Music.
- May 20, 2003 – Pride's album, Comfort of Her Wings, was released on Music City Records.
- November 7, 2006 – Pride's album, Pride & Joy: A Gospel Music Collection, was released on Music City Records.
- January 10, 2008 – Received a lifetime achievement award from the Mississippi Arts Commission.
Discography[edit] Edit
Main article: Charley Pride discography
Awards[edit] Edit
Academy of Country Music Awards
- 1994 Pioneer Award
American Music Awards
- 1973 Favorite Country Album – "A Sun Shiny Day"
- 1973 Favorite Country Male Artist
- 1976 Favorite Country Male Artist
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Inducted in 2000
Country Music Association
- 1971 Entertainer of the Year
- 1971 Male Vocalist of the Year
- 1972 Male Vocalist of the Year
Grammy Awards
- 1971 – "Did You Think To Pray"
- 1972 Best Country Vocal Performance, Male – "Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs"
- 1972 Best Gospel Performance (other than soul) – "Let Me Live Lyrics"


text:
Know more about this business than we do? Cool! Please submit any corrections or missing details you may have.Help us make it right
Specializing In High Rise & Commercial
Be the first MLive.com user to add photos or videos of Clear View Window Cleaning
Since 2010 the company has been providing Window Cleaning.
Specializing In High Rise & Commercial


text:
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
It still uses Dropbox to sync. The pc license only allows you to run the Songbook software on a pc which I think is better for typing a lot of tekst and if you need to do a lot of formatting.
I do all that on my pc using notepad in windows once you know the codes it's really easy. All the codes are in the drop downwindow in the edit section of Songbook.Save the file as a .txt file then send it to my tablet.
Edited: I looked through some of the other messages in the Music Software section and I think Guitar Pro 7 might be what I'm looking for. I'll check that one out.Mari


text:
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): We are following government advice. Any updates about impacts on our services will be added here: http://www.newforest.gov.uk/coronavirus
Healthcare waste collections are continuing as normal
Healthcare waste
Residents who receive medical treatment at home can apply for a one off or regular collection of clinical waste.
Who is the service for?
- Residents who are treating themselves at home with medical syringes
- Residents who, due to illness or injury, are generating infectious waste at home
Using the service
Orange sacks are given to residents who have infectious waste such as stoma pads. The sacks are collected once a week and new ones left in their place. Sacks should be filled three quarters full and tied securely to prevent any spills.
If the request is for the collection of needles or syringes, a yellow sharps box will be delivered. When the box is three quarters full, please call customer services on 023 8028 5000 to arrange for the box to be collected and a new one left in its place.
Please note: black refuse sacks are not suitable for this collection service and will not be taken. We do not collect waste from veterinary treatment or from animal healthcare.
How do I apply for the service?
Please speak with your healthcare professional, who will explain the short registration process and submit a collection request form to the council. We will then contact you to confirm the start of the collection.
We cannot collect healthcare waste from residents who are not registered for the service.


text:
Image Number: 0519-0906-1522-3736
President Obama has a briefing with a staff member prior to a phone call in the Oval Office 3/13/09.
This free, public domain photograph may not be used in materials, advertisements, products, or promotions that in any way suggest approval or endorsement of the President of the United States, the First Family, the White House or any persons appearing in the photos. Stock photography by White House Public Domain.
Copyright: United States Government Works
* This is a public domain image
Free oval office image - 300x200 pixels
Free oval office image - 640x427 pixels
Free oval office image - 3500x2333 - No Linking!
Keywords: art print, art prints, clipart, clip art, graphic, graphics, image, images, picture, pictures, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, poster, posters, stock photo, stock photos, stock photography, web graphic, web graphics , america, american, executive branch, executive branch of government, government, oval office, phone, president obama on the telephone, president on the phone, president on the telephone, president on the telephone in the oval office, public domain, telephone, united states government, us government, white house, white house public domain
search tips
Artist Login


text:
Hey guys! Welcome! To start the month off right, I decided to kick it off with a jam-packed post of Dollar Store Thanksgiving crafts! I know the holidays can make us all tight on money, but that doesn't mean the crafts have to stop! Let's take a look at what I found!
40 Dollar Store Thanksgiving Crafts
1) Table runner
2) Candle Decor
The link doesn't teach you how to make it, it's just more there for a source. The making part is pretty self-explanatory though. Wine glasses, pumpkins, leaves and twine! Decorate how you want!
3) Fall Tree
No link, but the description from the pin I got said "Make an autumn tree by taking tomato cages, Christmas lights and fall garland from the dollar store."
4) Turkey Glass
Not sure if this really falls under "Thanksgiving crafts" but it came up when I searched that on Pinterest, so I'm gonna run with it!
Another one from Prudent Penny Pincher- the link doesn't tell you how to make it but also, this isn't hard to figure out. Get a glass, or any bucket really and put in things you're thankful for (have the kids participate as well!) Decorate if wanted then you're don!
7) Happy Fall Chalkboard
No link, just a decorated chalk board!
9) Mantle Decor
11) Fall Wreath
12) DIY Fall Garland
Related reading: Crochet Garland here!
13) Candle Decor
14) Fall Sign
16) Turkey Pot
No link, but the pin description said "My vegetarian thanksgiving turkey =) Clay pot, doll head, paint, felt for for feet and beak, and fake fall leaves from the dollar store. Hot glue everything to together."
(No link!)
(No link!)
(No link!)
20) Pilgrim hat
21) Table Decor
22) Link
23) Pumpkin Lantern
24) Give Thanks
(No link!)
(No link)
26) Autumn Wreath
(No link)
(No link)
28) Link
29) Fall Sign
(No link)
30) Pumpkin sign
(No link)
31) Link
31) Fall Owl
32) Candy Turkeys for Thanksgiving
33) (Link)
(No link)
(No link)
(No link)
37) Turkey Cone
38) Hello Fall!
(No link)
39) Pumpkin Candles
(No link)
40) Pumpkin Garland
(No link)
Want more ideas? Follow me on Pinterest!
My last post: 15 Dollar Store Halloween Craft for Kids!
Sign up for my email list to never miss an blog update!
Anyway, thanks for reading and I hope you'll stick around for more!
Come back every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for more!
Stay Connected with me!
Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Etsy
Email: email@example.com


text:
The fully automatic HB 3000 cup-wheel and abrasive belt-grinding machine is designed for automated sample preparation of samples for spectroscopic analysis.
The HB 3000 is characterized by its rapid and precise grinding of iron, steel and particularly high-alloy steel samples in a wide range of geometries, the temperature of which may reach 800 °C. A pneumatic clamping unit enables symmetrical samples with a diameter of up to 60 mm to be gripped reliably.
The HB 3000 is equipped with program-controlled intermediate cooling during the grinding processes to ensure optimum grinding results. Fine grinding on the 200 mm wide abrasive belt offers advantages which are evident in the quality, service life and low costs of abrasives.
The width of the abrasive belt enables different samples to be ground on a number of tracks, which reduces material costs and saves time owing to the reduced wear on the abrasive belt and increased intervals between belt changes.
The facility for pre-selection of abrasive belt zones prevents the transfer of material from one sample type to another.


text:
We use a variety of resources to teach computer science and programming. We also build and release – online, for free – video lectures, slides, code, tutorials, etc. Our materials come from teachers, professional practitioners, and students of computer science and programming.
Existing Curricula We Use
Google CS First
CS First helps kids learn the basics of coding and computer science through creative endeavors (especially games and media.) Google has done a very nice job of wrapping MIT's Scratch platform with tutorial videos, curriculum outlines, school club organization and metrics, etc. (grades 4-8)
Hour of Code
Code.org launched a very successful awareness event a few year back and has touched the lives of millions of people. They have connected very high profile companies and organizations to everyday students and teachers around the world. Many of their activities are very easy to get up and running in a short period of time, and provide a great intro to computer science and programming. (grades 3-12)
Code.org Unplugged Activities
The name says it all. We have used several of these activities as an introduction to CS topics, and the kids love them! They also work great when computer access is not possible for the day. (grades K-6)
Pencil Code
Pencil Code, originally created by a Googler and used in many Google-sponsored programs, helps students transition from block-based to text-based programming. The project has been extended by Cacti Council members and university students to support more programming languages and curricula. (grades 5-12)
Mozilla Learning Network
Free classroom activities for teaching kids how the Internet works. (grades 3-12)
A clean, easy to understand program for controlling a cute virtual robot. We've found elementary schools kids as young as grade 3 really enjoy controlling lightbot. (grades 3-8)
AP Computer Science Principles
We are familiar with the AP curriculums for computer science taught in the best high schools around the country. We are always happy and willing to mentor kids on these topics. (grades 5-12)
Lectures by Us
Programming: Some Context
Functions & Procedures
Videos by Us
Be sure to visit our YouTube channel for the latest.
CS Basics: OOP Objects (3:00)
Iterators (3:28)
Heaps & Priority Queues (13:55)
Tree Traversals (8:20)
Introduction to Search (17:26)
Dynamic Programming (17:01)
The Knapsack Problem (14:37)
Code by Us
Check out our open-source code on our GitHub page!
Amphibian, block-Java-block plugin
PencilCode Python variant, forked from the original PencilCode
Mistletoe, a MOSS GUI (Python)
Lounge Lizard chat client (Javascript)
Console Games (C#)
Buddy Bots, Doom 3 bot coding (C++, Python)
Adventures of Ana and Sebastian (C#, Unity) (Google Play)
Wiki Pics Trivia (Java, Android) (Google Play)
Also check out our published, free-to-play student games on Steam!
Android app examples (Java)
Linked List Class Project (C++)
Hash Map Class Project (C++)
Tree Traversal Class Project (C++)
Pathing Class Project (C++)
Interested in seeing a particular topic or want to help us create new materials? Please contact us!
We are always looking for more materials, ideas, and volunteers!


text:
On a beautiful sunny day in Manchester I was asked to photograph a stunning city centre apartment. The apartment had amazing panoramic views from the 13th floor over Manchester and was a pleasure to photograph with the sunlight leaking in through the floor to ceiling windows. I have photographed a few city centre apartments now and every time the owner of the apartment has said it has dramatically improved the quantity of enquiries they have had since having professional photographs taken by me. It is well worth the investment to portray your apartment in its best possible light and get you as many bookings as possible. Please contact me for prices and availability.
Tagged as:


text:
- Kundencenter Home
- Shop
- Ankündigungen
- Wissensdatenbank
- Netzwerkstatus
- Kontaktieren Sie uns
zeige markierte Artikel 'when CDN'
When should I choose a CDN service?
This video explains the need of CDN service. View All Video Tutorials Get CDN Service
AccuWebHosting.Com USA © Copyright 2003 - 2020. All rights reserved.
AccuWebHosting, 48 Bi-State Plaza #185 Old Tappan, NJ 07675, United States of America.
We're not called Accu1 Web Hosting, but if you know us by that name, that's ok!
Featured On thewebhostingdir.com - a VPS Hosting Directory
See our Cookie Policy
We use cookies to make your online experience easier and better. You consent to this by clicking on "I Agree" or by continuing your use of this website. For more information, See our Privacy Policy.


text:
French weekly magazines review
Issued on:
This week French magazines are all about the ravages of the amateur video mocking the Prophet Mohammed that has enraged Muslims the world over.
The matter is so serious that Le Canard Enchaîné shelved its usual satirical tone to present what it described as a grotesque, useless and boring film. The paper explains that the 14-minute Innocence of Moslems picture fell flat when it first came out in the United States almost a year ago.
It was in July, according to the weekly, that the authors decided to do an Arabic version and to post it on YouTube. For the weekly, it took months, before news started spreading in Muslim countries that America had insulted the prophet, calling him a "bloodthirsty paedophile".
"Bitter autumn for the Arab Spring" headlines L'Express. The right-wing weekly claims the relations between Western nations and the new regimes delivered by the democratic uprising never looked good, even during the 20-month revolutionary wave that rocked the Arab world.
For Le Nouvel Observateur, it is Obama's head that the Islamist fanatics and Christian fundamentalists are trying to chop off. The left-leaning magazine notes that they want two things - to ensure that the release of the Arabic version of the video coincided with the 11th anniversary of September 9/11 and to influence the outcome of the US presidential election in November.
Arab world expert Mathieu Guidère, the author of The Islamic Spring, Democracy and Sharia, attributes the "conflagration" to another root cause. It is a fight to the death for the mantle of Islam, pitting the moderate Muslim Brotherhood and fundamentalist Salafists who advocate the use of violence against "infidels".
Le Point publishes evidence of Sharia terror being perpetrated by the Ansar Eddine Salafists controlling northern Mali. A correspondent for the magazine tells the horror story of a 30 year-old Tuareg herdsman who had his arm cut off, after being suspected of cattle rustling. Le Point reports that man's stump was still bleeding and wrapped in stained cloth when he arrived after a three-day trek across Niger and Burkina Faso.
Le Point also examines the growing crisis of authority and violence in French schools, saying that the issue has proved a headache for the French government this week. This is after a Muslim student in Bordeaux slapped his teacher because he didn't agree with the content of the religion course. Just two days later a woman in Poitiers slapped her son's teacher because she didn't like remarks the teacher had written in her report book.
The two incidents set Le Point wondering where the value of respect have gone. The magazine found out that 55 per cent of school staff members have bought insurance policies that include judicial assistance for work-related violence. According to the journal 1,330 teachers have filed cases for physical attacks in France since 2008, 12,000 more seeking reparation for threats, insults, defamation and harassment.
Daily newsletterReceive essential international news every morningSubscribe


text:
I'm Matt.
Brooklyn freelance healthcare writer + journalist.
…but enough about me. Let's talk about you.
You want more out of your marketing.
More patients, more donors, more referrals, more sales.
You want content that builds your authority,
that sparks an emotional connection with readers.
You need writing that will move people to action.
And you don't have time to write it yourself.
That's why you're here, right?
I deliver compelling copy. You'll get it on time, error-free, and 100% compliant.
If that's what you need, drop me a line.


text:
Our government is like a car wreck and we-the-people are driving the car.
First, we go off the right side of the road. And then, to get back on the road, we overcorrect and go careening across the centerline into oncoming traffic. This causes collateral damage to those who are driving correctly and ends up in an expensive pile-up that causes the road to be shut down.
Steven J. Woosley, Babson Park


text:
Buy Radar Detectors would like to wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe Labor Day! Our offices will be closed for the day on Monday, September 2, 2013. If you need assistance please send us an e-mail, visit our Facebook page or give us a call after 8 AM EDT Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at (800) 584-1445. From all of us at Buy Radar Detectors, please stay safe while traveling, remember to keep your radar detector on and watch your speed.
- Home
- Radar Detectors
TOP OF THE LINE FROM ESCORTVIEW NOWEscort MAX 360c high performance with GPS.
- Laser Defense
- Camera Defense
- Accessories
- Other Products
- Buyer's Guide
- Resources


text:
CODE CRITICALskipWed, 03/20/2019 - 12:16
THEY CALL IT 'CODE CRITICAL'. But the government continues to ignore warnings from the 1,100 paramedics in Nova Scotia. This is bad for the paramedics and bad for the general public, says the union representing them. So bad the paramedics have taken to twitter to warn the public about it.
THEY CALL IT "CODE CRITICAL". But the government continues to ignore warnings from the 1,100 paramedics in Nova Scotia. This is bad for the paramedics and bad for the general public, says the union representing them. So bad the paramedics have taken to twitter to warn the public about it.
IUOE (International Union of Operating Engineers) Local 727 launched their hashtag #CodeCritical twitter campaign in February 2018 to alert the public to major problems with the Nova Scotia ambulance service and its negative impacts.
For the 1,100 paramedics in Nova Scotia the problems bring increased stress due to long delays in offloading patients at backed-up hospital emergency rooms, paramedics being randomly shuffled from one region to another to cover service gaps and too few paramedics overall to meet the ever-increasing demand for ambulance care.
For the general public the problems also bring increased stress, and even danger, due to the uncertainty of how long it will take to get an ambulance.
"It's our people, our paramedics who are stressed and going long days with very little to eat, then being mandated into overtime," he explains. "It's a workplace issue as well as public safety issue."
In urban areas, ambulances are supposed to arrive within 8 minutes and 59 seconds. However, there are reports of ambulances taking over an hour to reach their destination.
Each and every delay carries great risk, says Terry Chapman, CEO of IUOE Local 727. "There was one event where there were three critically injured patients—near-death incidents—and those people waited 28 minutes, 37 minutes and one 48 minutes for an ambulance. The ambulance station was literally seven minutes away." He added that fatalities resulted.
"I can't specifically say the lack of ambulance caused a death. But who knows if anyone would have died, if an ambulance had been there in nine minutes instead of 48," he said.
Scott Sturgeon, a frontline paramedic, says it was common in 2018 for paramedics to wait with patients on stretchers for up to 12 hours at the Halifax Infirmary. "When I first started, the offload time was probably 15 minutes," he noted. "You hardly ever waited. And now, even though all ERs have expanded, the wait times have grown exponentially."
The disarray and disorganization of the ambulance service is so bad that at one point there were 38 ambulances at the main hospital in Halifax not able to return to the street for a full day.
Between November 2018 and January 2019, there were more than 900 instances of ambulances being out of service or partially staffed.
The union has been tweeting with the hashtag #CodeCritical for over a year to alert the public to critical delays in ambulance service hospital by hospital across the province. It is part of the union effort to pressure the government into acting to solve the ambulance service crisis. The government, however, continues to drag its feet on beginning talks with the union.
"We have not been seated at one meeting with anybody considered a stakeholder," says Terry Chapman, "other than [Nova Scotia Health Minister Randy Delorey] who repeatedly tells us, 'I feel your pain. Don't worry, we're going to do something about it.'"
Morale is low among his members, says Local 727 president Michael Nickerson. "You know paramedics are working harder, working longer, missing meals, shift overruns, offload delays in hospitals, and you know we haven't seen any increase in compensation either and that affects people."
Overworked and underpaid paramedics and an ambulance system at breaking point are not new problems in the province. As far back as 2007, an auditor general's report stated: "We concluded that [the ambulance service] is subject to an increased risk of not being able to respond effectively to emergency situations due to unavailability of ambulances during these time periods."
The ambulance service is contracted out to Emergency Medical Care Inc., an arm of the non-profit Medavie Health Services. Medavie's dominant role in healthcare services across the Atlantic provinces, including control of 911, telehealthcare, and extra-mural health services, effectively amounts to the privatization of services.
As the Unions Yeah! website writes, "Even though Medavie is responsible for how over $1 billion in public funds is spent, the public can't see Medavie's financial statements. New members of the board of directors are picked by the existing board. The only people they are accountable to are the other members of the board.
"For the public, having Medavie running health care services is no different than having a private for-profit company run them. The financial well-being of the company comes ahead of the public good."
- 30 -
Add new comment


text:
August 10, 2013
Poor A.J., he's had a rough couple of days. Yesterday was his first trip to the groomer. The first groomer I called never called back, so I chose this particular groomer in part because they're nearby, but also because according to their website the owner had a dog who did therapy dog work and I was hoping to talk to her about it. Continue reading "A.J. Meets Cheatgrass"


text:
The Prichard Art Auction is an annual event that raises much needed funds for a very fine art gallery. As an undergraduate, I helped out in the Prichard as a show installer. I helped put together quite a few shows, including one by Andrew Goldsworthy.
It's SO COOL to be able to work on these posters. 1.) It's an organization I love, not only because of the history I have with them, but also because of the phenomenal work they continue to do. 2.) It's staffed by phenomenal people I genuinely like. 3.) It's a great cause. It literally makes our town a better place to live. 4.) There are no constraints on the posters. That stands to reason, given that they're artists and are used to advocating for creative expression. But even with conditions like that, it's easy to get prescriptive about an important event. They don't, though. They seem to enjoy the surprise and the variety (remember last year's caveman poster?).
So, here's what I presented to them.
The first is based on art as represented by mediums (not the Dionne Warwick variety). I've always loved the tactile elements of art (even more so now that I work digitally). I love the smell of oil clay and paint and wood shavings. This concept is an ode to those mediums. I also forgot to mention that this year is the 25th anniversary of the gallery, which is the "Silver Anniversary". So the text is also a reference to that. It's also an homage to "Madame X", a famous painting by one of my favorite artists of all time, John Singer Sargent.
Concept two: Stemming from one of the Prichard's missions, which is to champion artists, I drafted up this idea. In this scenario, though, the auction acts as the arena in which people can be champions for the gallery itself. Kind of like being a champion for a champion. The background of the banner is based on some of the Prichard's design schemes. Ultimately, though I like the concept, I think it's a little dark for an event where people are supposed to be having a nice evening.
Concept three: My goal here was just to be irreverent (in spite of my reverence for the gallery). I suppose I wanted to shake off the visual expectations of a poster for an elegant event (self-imposed expectations, I should note). Art is many things to many people. For me it's fun. It represents the lust for life I try constantly to maintain (and seldom do). The gallery is a great embodiment of this outlook.
The quote on this one is by a poet named Mary Oliver, who wrote my favorite poem ("Wild Geese").
One of these concepts has been chosen, but I won't tell which until later.


text:
God hears and He answers
As the prayer ministry of Capital Life Church, we are committed to prayer and intercession for the local church body, church leadership, and those in need. We lift up the name of our Savior on others' behalf and build one another up through the peace and power of the Holy Spirit. We teach others to pray by example, teaching, discipling, corporate prayer and altar ministry. Our mission is to inspire and encourage a meaningful prayer life for each church community member.
Please pray for Russ to accept Jesus, to maintain sobriety and to be actively involved with his son and daughter as a father.
Received: November 6, 2018
Powered by Prayer Engine


text:
The handmade market seems to be flooded with cute items for girly girls. But what about the boys? They want cool handmade stuff, too! Thanks to the Etsy collective Spaceships and Laser Beams there's more boyish items to choose from. This group illustrates DIY party supplies just for boys & they have developed a special-edition cupcake wrapper for Valentine's Day that boys are sure to love. It can be hard to find Valentine's cupcakes that appeal to boys, so the idea behind this cupcake wrapper is to look at Valentine's Day from a little boy's perspective: Ewww. Girls. Ewwww. Kissing. Ewwww. From far away, the wrapper looks as though it's turquoise with red hearts. But up close you realize those aren't hearts at all - they're germs and cooties. Awesome! This unique perspective was illustrated & designed by Andrew, the only male designer in this collective. And, the icing on the cupcake so to speak, is that 5% of all sales are donated to the YMCA Strong Kids campaign that aims to help young boys grow in to strong young men. Visit the Spaceships and Laser Beams blog that covers all things boy party related.
Spaceships and Laser Beams
Posted by Funky Finds at 1/27/2011 04:00:00 AM
1 comments:
- Stephanie @ Spaceships and Laser Beams said...
How very exciting! Thanks so much for choosing us.
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text: Ah, the wistful summers of near adulthood–or, for high schooler Kako (the ever-amazing Fumi Nikaido), drudging through the humid months of caring for her young niece at her family's sleepy restaurant in Kitashinagawa, Tokyo. However that all changes when her aunt Mikiko (Kyoko Koizumi), thought to have died 18 years ago in an explosive accident, suddenly returns, bringing with her rumors of anti-government terrorist plots, international intrigue and maternal drama. A follow-up to "The Extreme Sukiyaki" (JAPAN CUTS 2014) by acclaimed playwright, novelist and screenwriter Shiro Maeda, winner of the 52nd Kishida Drama Award and 22nd Yukio Mishima Prize, "Kako: My Sullen Past" finds Maeda in full control of his cinematic instrument, channeling his characteristic dialogue and parodic cynicism through his wonderful cast and engrossing tale of radical politics and quotidian angst.


text:
Visits to this Blog
- 359,652 hits
- Follow Thinking on Scripture on WordPress.com
- Angels & Demons
- Art and the Bible
- Bad Behavior
- Biblical Exegesis
- Biblical Worldview
- Christian Theology
- Christmas
- Church
- Creationism
- Death
- Dispensationalism
- God's Grace
- Hamartiology
- Hermeneutics
- Hot Topics
- Hymns & Poetry
- Inspirational Writings
- Israel
- Leadership
- Living by Faith
- Love
- Marriage
- Prayer
- Prophecy
- Psalms
- Righteous Living
- Salvation
- Spirituality
- Suffering & Persecution
Recent Posts
- King David – the Good and the Bad
- David – A Better King
- Saul – The King who Failed
- When Life Gets Tough
- Guard Your Heart
- Rejoice, Pray, and Give Thanks
- A Song of Ascent – Psalm 126
- God's Imputed Righteousness
- A Song of Ascents – Psalm 123
- They Will Suffer for Your Unfaithfulness
- Seek Your Servant – Psalm 119:169-176
- Biblical Meditation
- The Christmas Holiday
- Establish Our Footsteps – Psalm 119:129-136
- No Distractions
- Theological Categories of God's Justice
- God's Word Sustains Us – Psalm 119:89-96
- Being the Good Boss
- Chasing After Donkeys
- Choosing the Faithful Way – Psalm 119:25-32
- Social Justice from a Biblical Perspective
- When God Gives Us a Test
- God's Grace is Sufficient
- How to Deal with Jealousy
- When God Uses Evil Actions for His Good
- Alexander the Coppersmith
- Submission to Authority – Part III
- Submission to Authority – Part II
- Submission to Authority – Part I
- The Faithfulness of the Lord
- The Choice of Blessing or Cursing
- Twelve Ways to Deal with a Bad Boss
- The Wrath of God
- Babylonianism
- Contrasting Good and Bad Leaders
- Faith or Regeneration – Which Comes First?
- What is the Church?
- A Brief Analysis of the Millennial Kingdom
- A Brief Analysis of Israel in History and Prophecy
- The Lord is My Shepherd – Psalm 23
- Not of Works
- Reasons why we obey God
- A Commitment of the Heart
- When God Said "Do Not Pray"
- The Basics of Prayer
- The Meaning of Sin
- Treating Others with Dignity
- Helping the Poor
- Why Believers Show No Grace
- The Noetic Effects of Sin
Tag Archives: Jesus died for our sins
God's Righteousness at the Cross
The subject of the cross addresses God's righteousness, man's sinfulness, and Jesus' substitutionary death which satisfied God's righteous demands toward our sin and reconciles us to the Father. Certainly other characteristics of God are seen at the cross such as love, mercy, and grace; however, this article will primarily be concerned with His attribute of righteousness. The cross makes sense when we see it in connection with God's attribute of righteousness. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Theology, Hamartiology, Inspirational Writings, Righteous Living, Salvation Tagged atonement for sin, Everyone is sinful, faith, forensic justification, God's grace at the cross, God's love at the cross, God's righteousness at the Cross, Grace, Imputed righteousness, Jesus died for our sins, Jesus died in our place, justified, People cannot save themselves, propitiation, redemption, righteousness, substitutionary atonement, The cross is a place of judgment 9 Comments
The Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53
It is in the understanding of the suffering and death of Christ that the sinner appreciates God's great love and the price that was paid for his salvation. Christ suffered in place of the sinner, bearing the … Continue reading
Posted in Hamartiology, Salvation, Suffering & Persecution Tagged Christian suffering, commentary on Isaiah 53:5-8, Isaiah 53, Isaiah 53:5, Jesus died for our sins, saved by grace through faith, The Cross of Christ, The Crucified Christ, the death of Christ, The Suffering Servant, Why did Jesus die?, why do the righteous suffer 7 Comments