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The new campus has its origins in an idea hatched in the mayor's office in December of 2010, less than seven years ago. Bob Steel and Seth Pinsky, two senior aides in Mayor Mike Bloomberg's office, came up with the idea as a way to jumpstart a broader diversity of economic activity in New York. Goveror Andrew Cuomo, speaking at the dedication of the campus, noted that "we were losing ground in the tech space. We weren't competing…and we were slow to the starting gate."
Steel and Pinsky pitched Mayor Bloomberg on an aggressive strategy to catchup, by getting a world class university to be at the center of a tech ecosystem similar to Silicon Valley. They thought the best way to jumpstart the process was to invite universities to compete against each other for a new campus in New York City. At the time, Steel was the deputy mayor for economic developlemtn, while Pinsky was president of the NYC Economic Development Corp. It was, says Bloomberg, "a wild and some said unrealistic idea."
Several universities, including Stanford University, tossed their hat into the competitive ring. But ultimately Cornell University, in partnership with Israel's Technicon, gained the rights to the land. "When Bloomberg launched the competition in 2011, we knew we had to win this competition," recalls Robert Harrison, chairman of Cornell's Board of Trustees.
Even before the campus was planned, Cornell began taking over space in Google's building in New York. Already, Cornell Tech has spun out 38 startups, with 94% of the jobs in those fledging firms based in New York City. "This campus helps bring New York City back to the future," boasts Bloomberg.
One core cultural attribute of Cornell Tech is the cross-disciplinary work that defines the academic approach. Unlike most business schools that stand alone and often isolated on university campuses, Johnson's graduate operations here are integrated with students and faculty from other disciplines. The Tech MBA, for example, includes what the school calls a product studio project in which MBA students work within a cross-functional team of classmates that includes law, engineering and computer science students charged with developing a tech-driven solution to the strategic business needs of a real client.
A primary goal of the new campus is to rethink conventional academia. There are no private offices for faculty on the new campus. Conference rooms are called "discovery rooms" to encourage the process of discovery. "We're reinventing graduate education for the digital age," proclaims Cornell University President Martha Pollack, citing the cross-disciplinary approach and the fact that a third of the academic time is spent in a studio rather than a classroom. "Academia and industry are linked together. Companies are a permanent part of this campus."
The Cornell Tech campus was specifically designed and custom-built to support interdisciplinary interaction among students and faculty and collaboration with industry. "Everyone is very eager to start something on the new campus — to contribute to what is shaping into an already life-changing experience," says Julia Hawkins, Johnson Cornell Tech MBA '18. "People are organizing across disciplines to form clubs, athletic teams, game nights and startups. There are few physical barriers between students and faculty — when there are walls or doors, they are often made of glass or movable." Moreover, she adds, "most of us live 100 feet away and can run up to our apartments in five minutes or less."
"It's incredibly exciting and humbling to be a part of the inaugural class on the new campus," says Khemi Cooper, Johnson Cornell Tech MBA '18. "We're all eager to help shape what the future looks like for Cornell Tech." Asked about how the new space feels in terms of facilitating interdisciplinary interaction among students, faculty, and industry, she adds: "The studio space at The Bridge feels particularly collaborative in design. From walls you can write on to moveable boards and work spaces, you quickly get the sense that the space was not meant for a standard curriculum. It feels more like a startup environment."
"The campus is simply fantastic," says Maximillain Kaye, Johnson Cornell Tech MBA '17, citing the building designs, scenic views, and park-like atmosphere. With the addition of chocolate manufacturer Ferrero International as the newest corporate tenant on the new campus, he says, "you can begin to see the types of partners Cornell Tech attracts: those that are disrupting big industries but need the help of young innovators and developers on the ground developing solutions to their biggest business and technology needs. This is exactly how Cornell Tech adds value to the entrepreneurship community."
At a recent state-of-the-school event on the Ithaca campus, Nelson told MBA students that the school is now at a moment that is not unlike the recent eclipse. "A lot of things have come together for a moment in time," he says. "We've got $150 million, potentially taking it to $300 million," he said, in a reference to the $150 million matching pledge from alum H. Fisk Johnson in January. "How often do you have the people, the places and the money and support from alumni to do amazing things?"
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Court filings contend that Paul Bateman, a Northeastside Democrat, was among at least eight people connected with The Russell Foundation who used its money on personal expenses, leading the economic development group into bankruptcy by May 2008.So what did Bateman and his alleged co-conspirators do with the money? The bankruptcy trustee offers us a hint:
Bateman, who has denied any financial abuse, is accused of misspending the largest amount. The others, including the foundation's founder, the Rev. Michael Russell, allegedly misspent a combined $600,000, according to complaints filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Indianapolis in recent months.
Bateman, Russell and Manuel Gonzalez, a Carmel business consultant, were named in search warrants served in July 2008 by Marion County grand jury investigators.
Russell sparked the investigation by reporting the missing money to the prosecutor's investigation unit after the bankruptcy was filed, according to his lawyer.
No criminal charges have been filed, but the recent bankruptcy filings mark the first public attempt to assign financial responsibility for the foundation's decline.
Court filings show Russell's group spent money on dress clothes and other perks for its volunteers. It purchased more than a dozen vehicles, including a stable of 2007 Dodge Caliber compacts, a 2007 Cadillac Escalade and several pickup trucks.
Another expense: $29,634.45 in dental costs for Russell, which he addressed in a response to the court last week, denying any misuse.
You can find earlier posts on the Russell Foundation here, here and here.

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One Lane Road – Episode 23: Ghosts of the past
They braved Idaho's worst and came out on top. It was a day for the books and although the obstacles were behind them the history that lay ahead would not only change the way they think about pioneer history but would give them an even deeper respect for the ingenuity of the early settlers. In this episode the guys had a unique experience as they entered into the small town of Oakley Idaho had a few days off at the Stumbling Overland compound and ended up running across the old ghost town of Chesterfield Idaho.


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When asked for advice on growing this summer favorite, tomatoes, Pat Patterson, an Oregon State University Master Gardener volunteer for more than 40 years, said, "The main thing is to have the proper environment for tomatoes. They want warm temperatures and very bright light. Tomatoes don't grow well in the shade."
Variety Picking
With seed catalogs offering hundreds of tomato varieties, the biggest challenge may be choosing which ones will work for you. "You need to pick a variety that tastes great and fits the climate," she explained. "For example, a Mid-western tomato will tolerate more heat while a West Coast tomato will not do anything if the temperatures approach 90 degrees. It will just shut down production until nights get cool." She went on to say that local extension agents are a good resource for which varieties do well where you live.
When to Nip
To boost a tomato plant's production, you have to make sure the plant is happy. "It has to have everything it wants and you need to protect it from attack," she noted. Removing lower branches improves air circulation and boosts light, for example, which helps reduce problems with disease. She suggested nipping off the top buds to promote side branching, "which gives more and better-quality fruit."
Peak Tomato Harvest Time
She had this to say about harvesting tomatoes. "It can be a bit tricky to determine if they are at peak flavor, especially if they come in colors such as orange, purple and yellow, not colors necessarily associated with a 'ripe' tomato. When you see the white star at the bottom of a tomato, you can pick it and it will ripen to peak nutrition. If you really want the best tasting one though, let it ripen until all parts are red, but use it fairly quickly."
Frost Beaters
As the summer season approaches a killing frost, you can encourage tomatoes to ripen more quickly. "You don't want to cut off the water completely; if you reduce it by half or more, it will stress the plant. Another thing you can do is to cover them and then throw in some apples, which release ethylene gas. It helps the fruit ripen and color faster. It works beautifully."
If you want to extend your harvest beyond the frost, take it inside. "I'll go ahead and pull the tomato plant and hang it in a greenhouse," Pat said. "Or, I'll pick the (ripe but not red) tomatoes and put them in flats to ripen."
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Office for the Advancement of Teaching
Office for the Advancement of Teaching or OAT (formerly Office of the Director for Instruction, or ODI) , is a unit under the UP Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Its primary function is to uphold the standards of excellence in the University ---"Quality Education in the Premier University". It has been addressing the design, updating, and implementation of academic policies and programs such as:
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Pax8 Named Top Distributor And Winner Of Overall Creativity And Innovation At The ASCII Group IT SMB Success Summit In NY/NJ
Pax8, the leading value-added cloud distributor, recently announced it was honored by the The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs and solution providers, with two top awards at the 2016 IT SMB Success Summit in NY/NJ. Pax8 was named Top Distributor and it was awarded for its overall Creativity and Innovation through its newly launched Cloud Wingman campaign.
"We are excited to be named Top Distributor by the ASCII community for the fourth consecutive summit," said Nick Heddy, vice president of Sales at Pax8. "As we unveiled the Pax8 Cloud Wingman campaign at the event, we were thrilled to also win the Creativity and Innovation award. We are energized by this exciting community and look forward to making an even greater impact at future events."
Pax8 was proud to be a Platinum Sponsor at the event. The Success Summits provide an opportunity for attendees to obtain an education, hear industry presentations, browse the vendor solutions pavilion, attend an ASCII member meeting, and network with peers.
"Congratulations to Pax8 on the awards they received at our New Jersey Success Summit," said Jerry Koutavas, president of The ASCII Group. "As award winners are solely based on the votes of companies in attendance, the recognition of Pax8 is evidence of the unique value that they bring to the channel and to the ASCII community."
About Pax8
Pax8 is the leading value-added cloud distributor exclusively focused on offering cloud services to the IT channel. Its innovative cloud-focused services enable channel partners worldwide to accelerate growth in the cloud through on-demand selling and marketing, provisioning and subscription automation. The company's cloud marketplace platform provides the IT channel with leading-edge technology to efficiently and accurately buy, sell, automate and configure solutions and services. As the experts in cloud innovation, Pax8 is well-engineered to sell, assemble and deliver quality solutions to its channel of solution providers. For more information, visit www.pax8.com.
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MLaw Hits 100 Clerkships for 2013
By John MassonJune 7, 2013
For the second time in a decade, at least 100 recent Michigan Law graduates have secured coveted clerkships in judges' chambers across the country—and overseas, as well.
Many of those chosen will serve as "elbow clerks" in courts including the U.S. Supreme Court; federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts across the country; and state supreme courts. But Michigan grads are also heading to the European Court of Justice, the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany, and the International Court of Justice.
For students and recent alumni who were selected—this year's breakdown was 49 students and 51 graduates from 2012 or earlier—it's a chance to earn priceless experience, an influential, lifelong mentor, and a built-in network of older and younger attorneys who share similar experiences with the same judge.
"The process of applying and interviewing for a Supreme Court clerkship was both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking, and I felt that no matter what happened afterward, it was a remarkable experience to sit down with a Supreme Court Justice and talk about the law," said 2011 grad Michael Huston, who recently completed a clerkship with Judge Raymond Kethledge, '93, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Huston will clerk for Chief Justice John Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court starting this fall.
"Michigan Law provided tremendous assistance throughout the process," Huston added. "The incomparable Joan Larsen is surely one of the most effective clerkship advisors at any American law school, and she provided invaluable guidance."
Teamwork is the key to placing so many students so successfully, said Attorney-Counselor Robin Kaplan of Michigan's Office of Career Planning.
"Faculty and staff have really taken clerkships under their wing," Kaplan said. "The professors know how to do this. They know how to advocate for students by writing these very personalized letters of recommendation, as well as calling judges on students' behalf."
Sarah Zearfoss, a 1992 Michigan Law grad and the Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions, Financial Aid, and Career Planning, agreed.
"This is a satisfying achievement precisely because it's a team effort," said Zearfoss, who began her career at Michigan Law as the school's judicial clerkship adviser. "Our career staff worked with students to help them identify opportunities and perfect their materials; students and alumni worked diligently to pursue these great opportunities, and faculty and their assistants worked hard to make sure judges got strong and detailed letters of support. And of course our alumni clerks and judges have shown their usual dedication in seeking out great Wolverine candidates."
The Law School provides support in several ways beyond letters of recommendation, as well, Kaplan said. Larsen, a former clerk for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, draws on her own experience in working closely both with OCP and with students who are seeking positions.
Larsen said one significant advantage for Michigan is its culture of collegiality. Cooperation, not competition, is key in the close environment of a judge's chambers, where both brilliance and diplomacy are valued qualities.
"I know this sounds cliché, but there really is a 'Michigan Difference,' " Larsen said. "Our students are interested in, and certainly attain, academic excellence, but at the same time they're amazingly supportive of one another. They collaborate more than they compete, and if you're a judge, that's exactly what you're looking for: three or four extremely bright people who will do the work in a cooperative fashion and make your day-to-day interesting and pleasant. Our students are just made for that kind of environment."
Furthermore, Larsen added, each year's placements build even more success in the future, because judges remember their exceptional clerks—and they remember where those clerks went to law school.
"The judges who hire our students come back to us, year after year, because our students are just different," Larsen said. "We've got this unique culture that makes them not only exceptionally bright, but exceptionally pleasant, as well. So this year's 100 will beget more."
But this year's success doesn't mean it's time to relax, said Susan Guindi, '90, Michigan Law's assistant dean for career planning.
"It's been fun to have the sense that we were heading toward this major milestone of 100 clerkships all spring long," Guindi said. "Of course, now that we've hit that milestone—and maybe especially since it's the second time we've hit it—I think we should all keep working as a team and go for 200."
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Friday, October 31, 2008
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More Reasons to Vote for McCain
Mona Charen gives 10 reasons to vote for McCain/Palin.
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Here's some Obama merchandise you just can't live without (especially image #18, the attractive footwear).
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Steyn on Obama & McCain
This morning, Bill Bennett read this witty Mark Steyn piece on his radio show, and made me laugh:
"...McCain has only $80 million to spend, while Obama's burning through $600 mil as fast as he can, and he doesn't really need to spend a dime given the wall-to-wall media adoration. And tonight Chris Matthews' doctors announced that his leg tingle has metastasized leaving his entire body like a vibrating cellphone whose ringtone is locked on "I'm In Love, I'm In Love, I'm In Love, I'm In Love, I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy." And yet an old cranky broke loser is within two or three points of the King of the World. Strange."
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Reasons to Love America
Read why Gail at Rubicon3 loves America, then share her wonderful post with others who also love this country.
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Take Me Out To The (Suspended) Ball Game
A laugh from Andy Borowitz: "In an unprecedented move, Major League Baseball cancelled the 2008 World Series today, citing 'overwhelming lack of interest.'"
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Never Discuss Politics and Religion...
A fellow conservative Republican in my office is being treated shabbily by her pro-Obama colleagues, even to the point of not talking to her at all. How childish! I sent her this article about handling the "collision of stress and politics".
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401(k) News
I recently read an outrageous article about Obama's plan for our 401k's. Also, I saw this "perfectly fitting last name" in an article about lawsuits over diminished 401(k) accounts: "Mark Risk, who advises employees, offered these thoughts".
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Obama: Babysitter to America
The above cartoon is at Lucianne.com today.
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This and That
For a military perspective on the news, check out Blackfive. Information on one of my favorite explorers, Sir Ernest Shackleton, can be found at Metafilter. Rubicon3 has had many well-written posts lately. Go here for the latest installment of Grand Rounds, the medical Carnival. And Smooth Stone reports on Kristallnacht artifacts found in a Berlin dump.
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Soccer Dad: Carnival-Juggler
Soccer Dad is juggling Carnivals today.
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Andrea Peyser in "Kabbalah-La Land"
Andrea Peyser has finally stopped writing about cats and has this column called "My Kabbalah-la Land Adventure."
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I laughed when I spotted this on Neal Boortz's website today:
"OFFICIAL NOTICE: This Internet page contains thoughts and ideas that are not consistent with or in keeping with the policies and ideas expressed by Barack Obama and/or the Democrat party. Accordingly, you are hereby notified that that the thoughts, ideas and facts presented on this web page constitute hate speech and you are warned that, as such, they may cause discomfort or offense to Democrats, liberals, those educated by the government, non-achievers, those suffering from wealth-envy and followers of The Chosen One. Govern yourself accordingly."
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Haveil Havalim Time!
Haveil Havalim #188 is up at first-time host What War Zone???.
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Encouraging News for the Disheartened
Steven M. Warshawsky of American Thinker discusses "Signs Pointing To A McCain Victory". From Warshawsky's lips to God's ears!
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Amazing Fact About the Jewish Star
I received this interesting graphic from my aunt this morning: "All of the 24 letters in the Hebrew Alphabet are present in the Star Of David. There is no such thing in any other language."
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Friday, October 24, 2008
A Stupid Lie
Regarding the "mutilated" McCain volunteer, here is the perfect analogy from Lucianne.com: "Police: Campaign Worker Admits Making Up Story. Staff told you 'Tawana Brawley' when this was first posted."
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"Hit a Jew Day"
It's always so comforting to see what children are doing in school: "Several sixth-graders from suburban St. Louis are being disciplined for creating "Hit a Jew Day" and then hitting Jewish classmates."
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Praise for President Bush
Read what Sir Bob Geldof has to say.
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Top 10 Most Influential Jews In History
Here's a nice list, which I saw at Interesting Pile.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Preconditions and No Preconditions
Here's the response to Obama's offer: "The Iranians have set pre-conditions to talks with an Obama Administration that include US withdrawal of forces in the region and non-recognition of stalwart ally, Israel."
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McCain: True Hero
More facts of John McCain's heroism: "There are plenty of reasons to criticize McCain. But unless you think that inspiring your fellow prisoners to resist and cope with unbelievable acts of torture isn't heroic, then 'hero,' at least, is one description McCain deserves."
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Let Us Pray
Get a load of Obama as The Messiah (via Boortz.com)
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My friend Wendy has started her own blog! It's called Marsden Lodge, about life in a small-town library. Check it out.
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Monday, October 20, 2008
It Pays to Be Ignorant
As reported by Joanne Jacobs, the dumbing down of our society continues, with students actually being paid to study:
"Interesting, isn't it, that while students in other countries are paying $1,500 a year for the chance to learn more, many American students will be paid that same amount just to do what they ought to be doing in their own self-interest? Does the future belong to those who struggle to better themselves, make sacrifices to do so and work hard? Or to those who must be cajoled and bribed to learn anything at all?"
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Whatever Happened to Personal Responsibility?
These are three valuable lessons from the financial crisis:
1. If you don't understand it, don't invest in it; 2. Manage your asset allocations; 3. Live within your means.And here's an article about our personal responsibility deficit.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Frivolous Lawsuit of the Day
From the Department of Ridiculous Lawsuits comes this one: "Obama Supporter Sues McCain for 'Hate Speech'... The lawsuit claims that Green 'suffers terror of the heart, anxiety and grave fear for the life of Presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Barack Obama' because of the McCain campaign's efforts to invoke hatred against Obama."
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Haveil Havalim Time!
A very enjoyable Haveil Havalim #187: The Sukkot 5769 Edition is up at Ill call Baila.
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
For "Star Trek" Fans Only: "I'm a Doctor, Not a ______ !"
My favorite was always "I'm a doctor, not an escalator!"
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That's Right!
La Shawn Barber reports on that rarity, conservatives in Hollywood.
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Best Stimulus Package
Rubicon3 writes that on CNBC, "Larry Kudlow says the dropping of gas prices is the best stimulus package of all." I'll take it! After last month's gas shortage, it's been quite a relief not only to have a good supply again, but to also have prices fall below $3.00.
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Friday, October 17, 2008
Joe the Plumber
Boy, talk about an overnight success! I've never heard so much news about plumbers in my life! Maybe next, Joe the Plumber can do commercials for Comet Cleanser like his predecessor, Josephine the Plumber. Or he can appear on Dancing With The Stars; be given his own reality show or DIY show; or participate in a World's Best Plumber contest. Any other suggestions?
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A Song With Heart
On American Bandstand, one of the criteria for a hit record was being able to dance to the beat. Well, not only can you dance to it, but it seems that the Bee Gees disco hit "Stayin'Alive" is the perfect song for performing CPR compressions to! (Via Metafilter)
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
Good Reading at Soccer Dad
Soccer Dad offers some interesting posts, including the latest Watchers Council entries from Watcher of Weasels. I loved Joshuapundit's perfect new phrase to refer to Jews who vote for Democrats:The Jewish Stockholm Syndrome.
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Describing Obama
Slip of the tongue or not, John McCain couldn't have come up with a better title for Obama than"Senator Government". And Melanie Phillips sums up the way I feel:
"You have to pinch yourself: a Marxisant radical who all his life has been mentored by, sat at the feet of, worshipped with, befriended, endorsed the philosophy of, funded and been in turn funded, politically promoted and supported by a nexus comprising black power anti-white racists, Jew-haters, revolutionary Marxists, unrepentant former terrorists and Chicago mobsters, is on the verge of becoming President of the United States. And apparently it's considered impolite to say so."
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Award for Sheer Gall & Stupidity
This guy should definitely be a Darwin Award finalist:
"Man goes beserk over the rising cost of crack cocaine. The 46-year-old man smashed up part of grocery store and was 'challenging people to fight.' He explained to police that he was upset that the price of crack cocaine had gone up to twenty dollars from ten dollars." (via Obscure Store)
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Oh Baby!
I can't stand attention seekers:
"A father secretly registered his new baby as Sarah McCain Palin - ignoring another name he and his wife had picked together."That poor child! But she's actually lucky, because
"'I was actually going to name the baby John McCain, even as a girl, but I thought that was maybe too overboard,' he said."Well, at least he didn't name her Barack Obama!
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My Thoughts Exactly!
Michelle Malkin asks, "Hey, chumps: Why are you still paying your mortgages?"
"I said back in January that the stigma of default was gone. Flashback: 'The stigma of default is gone. Political rhetoric absolving borrowers of their responsibilities — and encouraging them to spend, spend, spend even more — has made it possible. And so has federal legislation intended to 'help.' ... Thrift is dead. Fiscal conservatism is dead. Just walk away."
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Zionists in Control
If Sarah Palin and John McCain are the new George Wallace, does that mean Barack Obama is the new Hitler?
"Prepare for a new America: That's the message that the Rev. Jesse Jackson conveyed to participants in the first World Policy Forum, held at this French lakeside resort last week. He promised 'fundamental changes' in US foreign policy - saying America must 'heal wounds' it has caused to other nations, revive its alliances and apologize for the 'arrogance of the Bush administration.' The most important change would occur in the Middle East, where 'decades of putting Israel's interests first' would end. Jackson believes that, although 'Zionists who have controlled American policy for decades' remain strong, they'll lose a great deal of their clout when Barack Obama enters the White House."
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Read This
Cindy Adams has a good read on the subject of those annoying medical ads. And Argus Hamilton comments on the news, including this: "Paris Hilton told Harper's Bazaar Friday that Sarah Palin should wear low-cut blouses and tight skirts. Consider the source. Last week a woman in Beverly Hills told her plastic surgeon to make her just like Paris Hilton, so he gave her a lobotomy."
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Vote No to Socialism
Today, Neal Boortz wrote this:
"As soon as the Move-On Democrat Party gets their Democrat president-elect they'll be off to the races ... first up, a new wealth redistribution bill, sometimes called a stimulus bill. It's a very simple plan. They take money away from people who don't support them and give it to people who do."I would change the last sentence to say "they take money from people who work and pay taxes, and give it to people who don't." That's socialism, and that's what McCain should stress at the next debate.
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
Does this make sense? Why would you waste gas just to get gas? This is the sheep mentality.
"LAKE WORTH -- Two Lake Worth gas station owners agree they caused a ruckus Friday afternoon with $1.85 gas, they just don't agree on how their prices got there. The prices drew quite a crowd, with about 100 cars lined up and several Lake Worth police officers and city employees out directing traffic. Amber Peters of Lake Worth said she waited almost an hour, but the 18-year-old, like many others, said it was well worth it."
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Haveil Havalim Time!
Jack announces that Haveil Havallim #186: The First Sin of the Year Edition is up at The Israel Situation, where you'll find lots of interesting Jewish and Israeli links.
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
Wonton Soup for the Iraqi Soul
From Grow-a-Brain, a story about the only Chinese restaurant in Baghdad .
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Nice Guys
If I hear John McCain praise Barack Obama one more time, I will scream. It's as if he determined to prove the theory that nice guys finish last, and if he keeps this up, his self-fulfilling prophecy will come true on November 4. (In a similar vein, I had to laugh at this reader's comment regarding John Lewis comparing McCain/Palin to George Wallace: "I am surprised that McCain didn't agree with him, and call Lewis an honorable man.")
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Friday, October 10, 2008
The Charms of Socialism
Here's a story about Britain's socialized housing: "... society's ability to pay out housing jackpots to parasites is limited — as Americans have already learned thanks to the subprime crisis that is crippling our economy."
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Neither Rain, Nor Snow, Nor Cryptogram...
I liked this story about one woman's test of the efficiency of England's Royal Mail Service. (They passed that test.)
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Thursday, October 09, 2008
Wall Street Woes
Walter Williams gives us some "lessons from the bailout."
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70's Nostalgia
If the Internet had been around in 1973, this is what the New York Daily News home page would have shown.
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Wednesday, October 08, 2008
The Second Debate
Betsy's Page has some reviews of last night's debates. I do wish McCain's supporters would stop talking about William Ayres and focus instead on what America would represent with Obama as President: socialism and appeasement.
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Dumb Blonde
A frivolous lawsuit and a smart judge:
"A Connecticut judge has given the brush-off to a blonde woman's lawsuit claiming L'Oreal Inc. ruined her social life when she accidentally dyed her hair brunette with one of its products. Charlotte Feeney of Stratford says she can never return to her natural blonde hue, a shock that left her so traumatized she needed anti-depressants."
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Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Irresponsible 'Parents'
Neal Boortz writes about this attempt to instill personal responsibility in today's students: "A government middle school imposes a 5 step plan for students to take more responsibility for their behavior ... parents immediately complain about the 'emotional impact' on their children." This reminds me of the story of the "stressful" spelling homework in England.
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What the Election's Really All About
Read this Anne Bayefsky column in which she calls this a "life-or-death election" and says it ".. is about whether there will be a nuclear holocaust."
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Monday, October 06, 2008
Juggling of the Carnivals
Soccer Dad is skillfully juggling Carnivals today.
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Simply Varvelous!
Jewish World Review features some of the best editorial cartoonists. Check out Gary Varvel (see above), and Michael Ramirez, among others.
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Sunday, October 05, 2008
Haveil Havalim Time!
Enjoy the latest writings from the best Jewish blogs at Haveil Havalim #185, nicely presented by Writes Like She Talks.
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Antisemitism and double standards continue at the United Nations, as Smooth Stone reports: "The UN: Closed on Muslim Eid Holiday, Open on Yom Kippur".
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Billion Dollar Baby
To see what $700 billion dollars of bailout money can actually buy, visit this slideshow. (via Interesting Pile)
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Saturday, October 04, 2008
Wanted: Personal Responsibility
Read this very good article by Linda Chavez, who says we have only ourselves to blame for the current economic crisis:
"No one wants to talk about who is most to blame for the financial crisis that now threatens the U.S. economy, though there is plenty of blame to go around. It is far easier to blame other people — greedy Wall Street executives, predatory lenders, President Bush, federal regulators, members of Congress —than it is to look at ourselves.....We have become a nation of debtors, and our only solution seems to be to turn to the government to bail us out. And it's not just Wall Street firms looking to be rescued. Politicians are fearful of passing a financial package that does not include some relief for borrowers as well. Certainly it is worth doing something to prevent lenders from making bad loans to individuals without the credit or down payment to ensure likely repayment. But automatically bailing out borrowers who weren't credit worthy in the first place is no solution. Ultimately, all of us have got to rid ourselves of the addiction to spending money we don't have. Instead of pointing fingers, we'd better start looking in the mirror if we want to understand who's really to blame."
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This is the headline we should have seen back in 1995: "Jury finds O.J. Simpson guilty on all charges."
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Jumping Jack Flash...
This is poetic justice, especially to those of us in the gas-starved Southeast: "Police said a man was arrested after he used a cigarette lighter while trying to siphon gasoline from a van. The man, who was visiting friends, went to drive home early Saturday but realized that he didn't have enough gas in his SUV."
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Skool Daze
Here is further evidence that political correctness and that touchy-feely attitude has ruined our culture:
"A British primary school has axed spelling homework because students find it 'distressing' to learn lists. Children at the Whitminster Church of England Primary, in Gloucestershire, will no longer be given a short list of words to learn each week because staff believe it can leave them feeling like failures, the Mail Online reports."Nick Seaton, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, had the same reaction I did: "Youngsters will feel a sense of failure more strongly when they go into the world of work and can't produce a letter or a report for their employers," he said.
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Silly Skepticism
Soccer Dad refers to this article by Baseball Crank and this one by the Washington Post, and writes,
"Now if the MSM actually sent reporters to Alaska to prepare a political history of Sarah Palin, they might have come up with what Baseball Crank put together. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ. But here we are with the election a month away and people know more about Gov. Palin's inability to answer Katie Couric convincingly than what she actually accomplished as Governor. And the false rape kit story has been mentioned how many times? Instead of doing due dilligence to explain who the candidates are and what their qualifications are, the media have decided to focus on silliness abdicating their duty to keep the citizenry informed. When the Post writes about the growing skepticism about Gov. Palin, it's effectively congratulating itself on a job well done, isn't it??"
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Super Sarah!
Despite all the vicious attacks and the vile smears, she did a great job. Her attackers won't be ashamed of themselves, but they should be, and she deserves a medal for sheer character. My ultra-liberal co-workers were on the warpath today, even mocking her appearance, and I wanted to hand them copies of Michelle Malkin's review and Howie Carr's. And as Peggy Noonan wrote: "She killed. She had him at "Nice to meet you. Hey, can I call you Joe?" She was the star. He was the second male lead, the good-natured best friend of the leading man. She was not petrified but peppy."
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Thursday, October 02, 2008
You Slay Me!
THIS is art?? The article says, "Shocking and bloodthirsty images of famous children's cartoon characters being brutally killed form part of a controversial new Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck art exhibition." The art gallery's owner says, "It's amazing work, and from the reactions we've had to it so far, children have loved it."
Posted by Oxmyx at 10/02/2008 06:21:00 PM No comments:
Credit Where Credit Isn't Due
This is a perfect example of why we are faced with a bailout: "Oprah Winfrey's irresponsible mom countersues store for giving her credit."
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
What Sarah Should Say
Here's what Gov. Palin should say at tomorrow night's debate:
"By the time John McCain and I take office in January, rest assured I will be up to speed on geopolitics. I will be altogether qualified to be a heartbeat from the presidency. And I'll surround myself with altogether qualified advisers and staff, not yes-men and yes-women. Because I know from experience — the very experience my opponent, Sen. Biden, lacks — what it is like to make an executive decision. I know what it is like, after the legislative wrangling is done, after the wheeling and dealing by party hacks who are determined to maintain political cover and plausible deniability, to have the buck stop at my desk, to enact a law by my signature, to put my name on the bottom line."Read it all.
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Our Friends the Iranians
Read Smooth Stone here and here. And yet, with all this continual, blatant antisemitism, that Iranian Hitler Ahmadinejad was welcomed here with open arms! It makes me sick.
Posted by Oxmyx at 10/01/2008 06:29:00 PM 1 comment:
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Hello lovely followers!
I've been writing this library blog for the past few years. However, in my life outside of St Michael's, I also write a blog based on children's books: www.childtasticbooks.com.
I originally started this with my daughter when she was young but, now that she's a teen, she has no time for it anymore! It's quite a lot of work writing two blogs so, from now on, Childtastic Books will cover the library too, as much of the content is very similar and the posts I include on Childtastic are based on the books we read in the Library.
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Five facts about Game 7
1. The Rockets needed Aaron Brooks to have a monster game and he didn't. He has had some huge games against the Lakers and the Blazers, but it is just asking too much for him to consistently carry this team on his back in terms of scoring.
2. Ever since Yao Ming went out, Artest looked more and more like a role player rather than a star and Game 7 was just more of the same. Artest looked completely out of rhythm from very early on and he just isn't good enough on the offensive end to impose his will on this kind of a game.
3. This was as hesitant and passive as I've ever seen Luis Scola. It was almost like he couldn't wait to get rid of the ball when it was swung to him when he was on offense and he offered little to no resistance on the defensive side.
4. The Rockets actually played pretty good defense for the most part. Sure, they gave up too many second chance points and their lack of size in the paint killed them, but they did a pretty good job of defending on the perimeter for much of the game.
5. This isn't even hyperbole — The Rocket fans literally had absolutely zero opportunities to get even remotely excited during the game. From the atrocious start to the lack of any kind of a run, I had to just sit on my couch and take it every step of the way. I don't even know if I had a chance to clap my hands or pump my fist with excitement. I did, however, throw gum against my wall as hard as I could at one point in the first six minutes.
After my last entry from earlier this morning, I feel it is only fair that I post these. Sometimes the bully wins.


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Today I made "Fried Egg Soup" from A Platter of Figs by David Tanis. I'll let you in on a secret… this is probably the third soup I have ever attempted to make. I love eating soup when I go out, but somehow, homemade soup (at least homemade by me) doesn't quite appeal to me; however, I think this recipe has completely changed my position on the matter. It was so amazing, and so easy too!
I made a few very slight alterations to the recipe. Most notably, I quartered the original recipe since I was only cooking for myself today. Even quartering it made enough broth for me to have dinner tonight, breakfast tomorrow, and to freeze some broth for later. Maybe I don't eat very much.
Below is the recipe as I made it, although I highly recommend you take a look at Mr. Tanis' book for both the original recipe, and for other amazing recipes and techniques!
This soup starts out with the light broth:
1.5 pounds raw chicken wings
1/2 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1/2 leak, slivered
1 thyme branch
1 bay leaf
cooking oil (I used canola)
Warm up a large saucepan to medium heat. Put a little bit of cooking oil into the saucepan, and then toss in the onions. Cook uncovered until they are see-through (about 2 minutes). Put in the chicken wings and let them cook until they are no longer pink (I think it took me about 15-20 minutes). Pour in 6 cups of cold water, throw in the carrot, leek, thyme, and bay leaf. Optionally, add some peppercorns. (If all that stuff doesn't fit into your saucepan, just transfer the onions and chicken to a big pot and use that– I don't happen to have a big pot right at the moment, and the saucepan was big enough.) Bring to a brief boil, then turn down to simmer. Simmer for 40 minutes.
Instead of straining and skimming the broth, I decided to leave it as-is for my soup. I don't mind avoiding chicken and leeks to ladle my broth, and I like the extra flavor from the carrots and onions directly in my soup.
The next part is adding the aromatics:
2 cloves of garlic, sliced
1/2 inch ginger, finely chopped
1 cup of baby bok choy leaves, slivered (or use adult bok choy or spinach)
Add garlic to your soup and simmer for five minutes. Then add ginger and simmer for five more minutes. Add salt to taste. Just before serving, add the slivered baby bok choy leaves. They will take a minute or two to wilt.
Next comes the fried egg:
1 fresh egg per bowl of soup
salt to taste
cayenne (or black pepper) to taste
When you put the garlic into your soup, while you're waiting, begin frying an egg sunny-side up, leaving it mostly runny. Season it with salt and cayenne pepper to taste (or black pepper if you prefer). This is also the time to drizzle some baguette slices with olive oil and give them a good toast, as well as to start steeping some tea. A white tea will go well with this recipe.
Place the fried egg into a shallow bowl. Ladle over the soup broth, making sure to pick up some of those carrots and bok choy leaves. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately!
By the way, once the food was ready, I pulled my chair out onto the balcony, and ate it in the afternoon sunlight. Here is the view from my balcony.


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How about going back to our roots?
May 29, 2009
The national political establishments find many ways to undermine the strenuous efforts made by the European Parliament to grab the attention of Europe's publics: gerrymandering the candidate lists, putting forward 'safe' people who will not challenge positions back home, and so on. On top of this, there is every sign that, out of disenchantment with these political establishments, voters in the European elections will tilt in favour of the margins rather than the mainstream.
Regrettably, this and other things suggest a resurgence of nationalism, though not in its old form (at least we can be grateful for that!). The electorate's reaction to dismal economies and unemployment is – with some justification – to put local, i.e. national, interests first. As the title of a famous comedy film about the British class wars of the 1950s put it: "I'm all right, Jack". It's ironic that, of all things, a vote for the European Parliament should be the pretext for people to behave so selfishly.
But, looking further ahead, I see the possibility of a radical return to our roots, in the form of an emerging spirit of regionalism. This has a lot of things going for it, not least the fact that current evidence suggests that the most successful bits of Europe socially and economically are the Member States, notably the Nordic countries, with populations of less than ten million!
In the words of the late A H Heineken of the Dutch brewing dynasty, "We have begun to realize that a state of thirty to fifty million people is hopelessly incompetent, with a deadening effect on provincial culture and a drearily standardizing effect on social life. For all purposes of internal administration we want a government which is accessible and economical, administering an area which is culturally unified and reasonably small."
But, as with all radical ideas, there are a number of problems. The first is the headache of integrating the administrations of the individual components of Europe – currently the Member States – which would be multiplied by the number of entities involved. As Belgium has already found out to its cost, regionalisation results in increased layers of bureaucracy and higher taxes.
A second problem is defining what constitutes a region in the sense of a coherent community, culturally and linguistically, linked with the danger of harnessing a region to an exclusive cultural or linguistic identity and creating a series of 'ghettoes'. A redistribution of dotted lines to respect ethnic, linguistic and cultural realities can also open a Pandora's box of self-interest. Self-administration is no excuse for selfishness. Moreover, organising the world into units of ethnic exclusiveness is a daft idea which can have a debilitating effect on society. In the words of an 11th-century Hungarian cleric, "a kingdom of one race and custom is weak and fragile."
Finally, we come back full-circle to the biggest problem of them all: the national political establishments and the dilemma of persuading them to forsake their power and their privileges. As the Irish author and philosopher Charles Handy said in his book The Empty Raincoat, "national parliaments in Europe's larger countries, which are themselves federations of tribal regions, know that they are likely to be squeezed out if and when Europe becomes a fuller federation. Understandably, they do not relish the thought."Author : Richard Hill


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The Medicare Supplement Insurance Alternative
Do you know that you have another alternative besides Medicare Supplement insurance to expand Medicare's benefits? Rather than join Medicare and supplement it with Medigap insurance, you can sign up for one of several Medicare Advantage plans from a private insurance company. These plans are known as Medicare Part C or MA Plans.
Medicare Advantage plans combine your Medicare Part A, B and D benefits. At least, most Advantage plans cover prescriptions like a Part D Prescription plan. To enroll in a MA Plan, you must be enrolled in Part A and B and live in an area where MA plans are available. That's easy because virtually all Medicare beneficiaries do have access to one or more of these plans. Medicare Advantage plans may not cost any more than your Part B premiums because federal subsidies go directly to insurance companies offering Advantage plans.
These plans also often provide coverage for dental, hearing, and vision needs. All Medicare beneficiaries are guaranteed acceptance regardless of pre-existing health conditions except for End Stage Renal Disease. If someone has one of the Medicare Advantage plans before developing this disease, he could keep the coverage, though.
Medicare Advantage plans have restrictions when it comes to selecting which doctors and hospitals you may use in non-emergency situations. Use our educational resources to learn more about how Advantage plans and Medicare Supplement insurance works. We've made it quick and easy to compare your choices with instant quotes on our site, but we'll also assign one of our personal advisors to help you match your needs to the available plans.


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Dead Sea Scrolls acquired by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
FORT WORTH, Texas (SWBTS) – Pieces from what many scholars argue is the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century have found a permanent residence in North Texas. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, announced Jan. 20 the acquisition of three biblical fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Southwestern trustee Gary Loveless presented President Paige Patterson with the collection during the seminary's chapel service. Loveless, founder and CEO of Square Mile Energy in Houston, provided the lead gift for the purchase of the fragments, which were acquired from a private collector in Europe. The collection makes Southwestern one of only a handful of institutions of higher education in the United States that possess pieces of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
"It is my earnest belief that these scrolls, which contain God's holy word, need to be secured in a place where they will be revered and respected for exactly what they are," said Loveless with his wife Stephanie by his side.
"Although one can't deny or ignore the historical or archaeological value of these fragments, it is most important to me and Stephanie that they are in the hands of those that will acknowledge and honor their Christian and Jewish heritage and significance. It is for that reason that there's no better institution than Southwestern in our opinion to secure these for the glory of God."
Patterson expressed his greatest appreciation on behalf of the seminary for the Loveless' extraordinary generosity. Early analysis shows the fragments owned by Southwestern include portions of Exodus 23, Leviticus 18 and Daniel 6, although the seminary will conduct further study on the pieces. A pen made from a Palm tree, which was found with the Dead Sea Scrolls and presumably used by the scribes who wrote them, was also gifted to the seminary as part of the collection. It is only one of three pens known to exist from the Dead Sea Scroll discoveries.
"I am particularly grateful for having the Daniel fragments," Patterson said. "Daniel is one of the most attacked books in the Bible."
Citing the amazing accuracy with which Daniel prophesies events, some scholars have said it is not truly prophecy but rather history written in a prophetic style. Evangelical Christians who hold to biblical inerrancy reject this notion and hold that it was, indeed, prophecy written before the events.
Patterson said the discovery of Daniel fragments in the Dead Sea Scrolls showed that "it was clear that these were copies of copies of copies so that it established the certainty that Daniel was written when it claims to have been written."
In 1947, Bedouins discovered the scrolls in caves overlooking the Dead Sea near the ancient city of Qumran east of Jerusalem. Nearly 10 years of excavation in the caves produced fragments from approximately 825 to 870 separate scrolls containing biblical manuscripts, biblical manuscripts with commentary, apocryphal manuscripts and extra-biblical literature.
The Dead Sea Scrolls have made a profound impact on biblical studies, especially in the area of scribal transmission. Dating back to the time of Christ, these documents pre-date the Masoretic Text of Hebrew Scriptures by 1,000 years.
"Any piece of the Dead Sea Scrolls is significant because it shows us what the state of the Hebrew text of the Bible was 2,000 years ago, which gives us a way to measure whether or not they've been faithfully transmitted over the last 2,000 years," Weston Fields, executive director of the Dead Sea Scrolls Foundation, said in a phone interview. The Dead Sea Scrolls Foundation is an organization dedicated to the publication, conservation and preservation of the scrolls.
"And what they do tell us is that there has been very little change," Fields said. "They show how faithfully the Bible has been transmitted."
Southwestern recently broke ground on a new 3,500-seat chapel. Construction plans include a state-of-the-art library to house the Dead Sea Scroll fragments as well as other ancient documents, such as several cuneiform tablets, which are presently housed in Southwestern's Tandy Archaeological Museum. Named in honor of Loveless' grandmother, Ira Leeta Phillips, the new library will provide a secure, climate-controlled environment for these rare treasures to be preserved and displayed.
Southwestern plans to have the three fragments studied further by textual scholars and archaeologists, who will work closely with students and faculty in Southwestern's archaeology department. The seminary already sponsors an archaeological dig in Tel Gezer, a city prominent during the reign of the Israelite king Solomon.
Southwestern's Dead Sea Scrolls collection may eventually travel on occasional museum exhibits to educate the public about the historic nature of these precious treasures, but no definitive plans or agreements have yet been made.


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The Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans entered this season as young, rebuilding teams with the potential to become playoff teams.
So far the Mavericks are proving to be ahead of schedule as they visit the Pelicans, who are lagging behind, on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks are entrenched among the top teams in the Western Conference after ending the Lakers' 10-game winning streak with a 114-100 road victory Sunday. New Orleans is much closer to the bottom of the conference than to the last of the eight playoff spots.
"It's a great win that means a lot to us," said Luka Doncic, who scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half and added 10 assists and nine rebounds against L.A. "It shows that we can big teams, too. We just need to keep it rolling."
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle downplayed the significance of the win, which was his team's seventh in its past eight games.
"It means that we had a good day and did a lot of good things, but we need to stay humble," Carlisle said. "Every time we have a game like this, people are more than ever throwing their best game at us. There's a certain responsibility you have when you get on a roll like this. We need to understand it and keep our eye on the ball."
While Doncic, the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018-19, continues to develop as one of the best young players in the NBA, the most eagerly awaited rookie in years -- Pelicans forward Zion Williamson -- has yet to play because of arthroscopic knee surgery on the eve of the season.
Williamson is expected back later this month and New Orleans battled through his injury and several others to win four out of five from Nov. 14-21.
But since then, they have lost five in a row after a 107-104 home loss to Oklahoma City on Sunday.
The Pelicans held a five-point lead in the fourth quarter, but Chris Paul scored seven points during a pivotal 12-0 Thunder run. Just two nights earlier, the host Thunder scored the final six points to edge New Orleans 109-104.
"We just have to close games," Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said. "Their star player made plays for them and that is what stars do, but we have to get it in the basket. What we have to do is dig ourselves out by finding a way to make plays down the stretch, to get stops down the stretch, to find a way to win a couple of these games."
Guard Lonzo Ball returned from a two-game absence due to illness and had 14 points and seven assists. He made two 3-pointers to help the Pelicans build their fourth-quarter lead.
"It's been like this all year," Ball said. "We keep talking about it and we're doing things to put us in the position to win and we're kind of giving the game away at the last three minutes. So it's stops, it's getting the best shot and just being poised down the stretch."
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Calls or messages cause regrouping or changes of course; handle sudden situations. There won't be the usual time to pull it all together, so do your best.
Those involved realize where things are headed. Some put up emotional guards over the uncertainty.
The full moon eclipse is a trigger to turn the tide midweek. Dig deeper into any grey areas to shore up your position, as this will be important; have the facts or evidence in hand. Those who spin are ignored.
There is a need for solid footing on all levels. Suppress jealousy by letting others show their true colours.
Explain or point out responsibilities or expectations. Choose those who are loyal to you now or in the past.
ARIES: Influential associates pull strings for you behind the scenes. They support your agenda or sign on.
TAURUS: Your position is shored up or further secured. Forge ahead on a tried-and-true path or agenda.
GEMINI: You benefit from connection to others' finances or assets. Certain arrangements undergo change.
CANCER: Your focus on income involves negotiations with those of influence. Discuss the compensation.
LEO: Investigate information before reacting to it. You can come out ahead of the game if you are patient.
VIRGO: Take more control of your environment or situation. Streamline ambitious goals to match actions.
LIBRA: Consider moves, personal or business. The pieces will fall into place if you stick to the plan now.
SCORPIO: Have meetings with those who support your agenda. You can pull separate factions into one.
SAGITTARIUS: Your financial situation improves by being proactive. Combine your efforts with others.
CAPRICORN: Your sense of duty shines through and adds to the general level of security for everyone.
AQUARIUS: You can feel more confident in your direction as obstacles are cleared giving you control.
PISCES: Your ability to put a plan together is almost magical. You have unusual instincts and ideas.


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Global Entry Kiosk Demonstration (CBP)
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. President Obama took action in January 2012 to increase travel and tourism and expand Global Entry.
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Anthony Bucci
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October 21, 2011
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Global Entry Kiosk Demonstration (CBP)
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The Pegasus yearbook is a student-run publication.
The best student designers, photographers, and writers work for the Pegasus. Our staff composed entirely of students spend hours designing and selling the Yearbook every year. We have a group of volunteer students that oversees the organization's operations and vision.
The Powers Yearbook staff does cool things that matter.
The staff is responsible for handling and keeping track of all the money matters, including marketing, advertising, and general financial record maintenance.
The primary function of the layout and design staff is to produce the entire Powers Yearbook every year. In other words, "we make the book!" No prior experience is necessary; we will teach you the valuable professional skills you need to know.
If you are interested in taking photos of your friends, getting passes to special events, or taking pictures of people/events in general, join our team! No experience is necessary; we'll teach you how to use a camera!


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Pet Care & Training
Here at Lollypop Farm, we are committed to establishing strong bonds between pets and their owners. Many times this means training, for both pets and their owners, to overcome challenges that can lead to owner's relinquishing their pets or prevent an animal in the shelter from being adopted. Lollypop Farm's behavior and training staff, not only work with the animals in our shelter, they also provide training classes so that pets and owners can learn to work and play together!
Some of the animals admitted to the shelter are hard to place in adoptive homes due to problem behavior, and the shelter environment only adds to their stress and confusion. Desperate for attention, shelter dogs may bounce, bark, and throw themselves at the door of their kennel whenever people walk by. Prospective owners often bypass these dogs as too excitable or too difficult to handle.
"Some animals need extra help in their transition from home, to shelter, to home," says Rebecca Lohnes, MS, CDBC, ACCBC, Lollypop Farm's Behavior and Training Manager. "We're here to support them through every step of that journey." The Behavior & Enrichment Program was developed to address these issues and helps keep pets healthier and engaged while waiting for their new homes!
- Cats in the shelter are engaged in regular enrichment in the form of toys, catnip, clicker training, and even goodies like tuna!
- Our robust enrichment regimen for dogs in the shelter includes daily walks, play group sessions, frozen Kong toys stuffed with treats, a different scent sprayed in the kennels every day of the week (coconut Thursday is the best!), and basic training.
- For dogs with resource guarding, impulse control, or handling sensitivities, our training staff performs behavior modification training to encourage safe and successful transitions to new homes.
- Dogs who have a socialization deficit and are scared of everyday objects or occurrences receive training to make them more confident and more comfortable in their new homes.
- Fearful cats are given the time, space, and training that they need to help them come out of their shell in the shelter and thrive in their new homes.


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Amid continued intense competition in the Israeli mobile market, Partner Communications has reported a 4% year-on-year decline in turnover in the second quarter of 2014.
In the three-month period under review the operator generated a total turnover of ILS1.087 billion (USD316 million), down from ILS1.130 million in the corresponding quarter of 2013. Total service revenues in 2Q 2014 were ILS862 million, down by 9% against the same quarter a year earlier, with service revenues in the mobile sector falling by 8% to ILS667 million, a decline the company said was 'mainly the result of the continued price erosion of post-paid and pre-paid cellular services due to the intense competition, partially offset by an increase in revenues from national roaming services'. In the fixed line sector, service revenues also fell, standing at ILS248 million in 2Q14, down from ILS277 million a year earlier, with this drop reflecting price erosion of local and international calls and internet services, as well as lower interconnect revenues after a reduction in the fixed line interconnect tariff in December 2013.
Adjusted EBITDA the second quarter of 2014 was ILS291 million, a 4% y-o-y increase from ILS280 million, while operating profit totalled ILS118 million, up 16% from ILS102 million over the same period. Net profit for the quarter under review was ILS46 million, more than double the ILS20 million reported a year earlier, with Partner saying the increase reflected both the increase in adjusted EBITDA and lower finance costs.
As at end-June 2014 Partner's mobile subscriber base numbered 2.914 million, down marginally from the 2.921 million on its books a year earlier, of which the bulk – 2.14 million – were post-paid. Quarterly churn for cellular subscribers was 11.4% in 2Q 2014, compared with 9.4% a year earlier, while average revenue per user was ILS76 per month in the latest reporting period, down from ILS83 in 2Q13.
Haim Romano, Partner's CEO, said of the operator's quarterly performance: 'The results of the second quarter of 2014 reflect the company's strength and its ability to cope with the continued and intense competition in the telecom market. Adherence to the company's strategy – which is based on creating a competitive advantage with an emphasis on technological innovation and quality of service – was reflected this quarter.'


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by Laura Johnson, EA
Trusts can terminate for several reasons, for example:
- The term of the trust has lapsed
- Assets remaining in the trust are small and thus it is not economical to continue to administer them in trust form
- The purpose for which the trust was created is no longer relevant, for example by a minor child becoming an adult
At that point, the trustee has a decision to make. Assume that the trust assets are invested in stocks and mutual funds. Should she sell all of the holdings and make the distribution in cash or make an in-kind distribution of the trust assets? The choice is not obvious.
Cash or In Kind?
If the trust sells assets prior to distributing cash, the trust will realize capital gains (assuming of course that the assets have appreciated in value). If the cash is distributed to the beneficiaries in the same tax year, the capital gain will flow out to the beneficiaries. Along with a pile of cash the beneficiary will get the tax bill for the capital gains. This option is attractive for a few reasons:
- Easy to administer
- Gives beneficiaries the greatest flexibility with future investments
- Generates cash for taxes
Here is an example. Assume a trust with one beneficiary holds 10,000 shares of Stock X and wishes to terminate. The trust purchased Stock X for $60 per share. The current value of Stock X is $100 per share. The trust could sell Stock X and distribute $100,000 cash to the beneficiary. The trust would realize $40,000 of capital gain on the transaction, gain that would be passed through to the beneficiary. The beneficiary gets $100,000 and a tax bill. Or the trust could distribute the assets in kind. No capital gain would be recognized. The beneficiary gets 10,000 shares of Stock X worth $100,000 and no tax bill. The basis of the stock remains the same as it was in the trust, in this case $60,000.The advantage here is the beneficiary gets the assets but doesn't have to pay tax on the distribution and can plan for any future sale with his advisors as he wishes.
What About Prior Year Losses?
However, what if the trust had capital loss carryovers from a prior year? In the final year of a trust, capital losses in excess of gains pass out to the beneficiaries and can be deducted by them, subject to the usual limits on capital losses. In that case, it might be more tax efficient to sell some of the trust's appreciated stock at a gain to capture those losses currently.
A Special Election
Another option would be for the trustee to make an election under Code Section 643. This law allows a trust to distribute appreciated assets in kind while treating them as having been sold. This way, the trust would in fact distribute stock, but would reap the benefit of its prior losses. And the distributed stock would take a basis for the beneficiary equal to the value on the date of distribution. The election applies only to assets that have gone up in value, not to losses. Be wary though: the Section 643 election will apply to all trust property, not just a few cherry-picked stocks, so you can end up recognizing more gain than you bargained for.
At John Schachter + Associates, we help our clients plan for the trust distributions in a tax-efficient manner. Talk to us. Let us know how we can help you!


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Astorg today announces that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Paris-headquartered Imerys, the world leader in mineral-based specialties for industry, for the sale of Kerneos and its affiliated companies ("Kerneos"). The proposed transaction is subject to the successful completion of the consultation process of the relevant "Comités d'entreprise" (French employee works councils) and the clearance from the relevant regulatory authorities. The transaction could close during the summer of 2017.
Kerneos is the world-leading manufacturer and supplier of calcium-aluminate based products. Calcium aluminates, invented by Kerneos when it was a division of the Lafarge group, are synthetic minerals obtained by reacting lime (typically sourced from limestone) and alumina (sourced from bauxite), at high temperatures. Kerneos' products are performance binders with unique characteristics that serve as critical ingredients to formulate specialized mortars, concretes, adhesives, and other building materials. Calcium aluminates are also used in the formulation of refractories, increasing their resistance to heat, abrasion and corrosion. The company has ca. 1,500 employees and operates nine production facilities in five countries: France, the United Kingdom, the United States, China and South Africa, as well as two red bauxite mining operations in Greece. Sales are split between Europe ca.50%, America ca.25% and Asia ca.25%.
Thierry Timsit, Managing Partner, and Stephane Epin, Partner at Astorg commented: "We are very proud to have backed the spin-out of Kerneos from its parent company Materis. The management team, led by its outstanding CEO Jean-Marc Bianchi, has done a remarkable job to make the new stand-alone Kerneos a stronger and faster-growing global leader. Since 2014, we have supported and financed Kerneos' expansion by investing over Euros 150m in the company in a combination of greenfield industrial projects, acquisitions, and capital expenditures to both expand capacity and maintain a clear manufacturing edge in its US, Chinese and European sites. In addition, we have stimulated the R&D function to accelerate the time-to-market of new, breakthrough performance binders. Should we finalize current discussions, we have no doubts that Kerneos would have a bright future within the Imerys group, offering new opportunities and additional resources to a great talent pool."
About Kerneos
After more a century of existence, Kerneos is considered as a pioneer and an expert in calcium aluminate technology. As a key supplier of specialty binders, Kerneos produces and develops a diverse range of high-tech calcium aluminate binders and additives. Driven by its expertise and innovation sense, Kerneos is active on several markets: building chemistry, refractory, merchants, wastewater, metallurgical fluxes, pipes and mining industries. The company employs more than 1,500 people in nearly 20 countries, supporting the development of its customers throughout the world.
About Astorg
Astorg is a European private equity firm with total funds under management of over €4 billion. Astorg seeks to partner with entrepreneurial management teams to acquire European companies and create value through the provision of strategic guidance, experienced governance and adequate capital. Astorg enjoys a distinct entrepreneurial culture, a long-term shareholder perspective, and a lean decision-making body enhancing its reactivity. Though not specialized, Astorg has gathered a valuable industry expertise in healthcare, business-to-business professional services, and technology-based industrial companies. Astorg has offices in London, Paris and Luxembourg, plus Senior Advisors based in Amsterdam, Zurich and Frankfurt. For further information about Astorg: www.astorg.com
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Our Team
Amanda Shea is a political aficionado and curator of current events, who covers all issues of importance for conservatives. She brings attention and insight from what happens in the White House to the streets of American towns, because it all has an impact on our future, and the country left for our children. She writes with unfiltered truth, mixed with wit where it's appropriate, and feels that journalism shouldn't be censored.
Terresa is an editor and writer on numerous sites. She owns and blogs at NoisyRoom.net and is a Constitutional Conservative. Terresa is the editor at Trevor Loudon's site, New Zeal – trevorloudon.com. She also does research at KeyWiki.org. You can email Terresa here. NoisyRoom can be found on Facebook and on Twitter.
Rusty Humphries is an, award winning, veteran of the radio and TV industry. He has been a successful political consultant, appeared in five major motion pictures. The Rusty Humphries Rebellion," is one of the world's most popular podcasts on politics and pop-culture, often ranking in the top 50 podcasts.
A dynamic speaker and personality, he's been seen on nearly all national broadcast and cable outlets including Fox News Channel, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, RT, History, NatGeo, Amazon and many others.
His exploits have been fodder for books, TV and radio shows, and have even been fictionalized by multi-award winning, bestselling author Orson Scott Card in the book "Hidden Empire."
Humphries is an expert in broadcasting and social media training as well as business and talent development. He is the CEO of a thriving consulting agency.
Don Irvine is the chairman of Accuracy in Media and its sister organization Accuracy in Academia. As the son of Reed Irvine, who launched AIM in 1969, he developed an understanding of media bias at an early age, and has been actively involved with AIM for over 30 years.
Besides directing the day-to-day operations of AIM and AIA, Don has launched a number of other projects, including the American Journalism Center (AJC), an internship program for conservative student journalists founded in 2005, and the AIM Center for Investigative Journalism, launched in 2010 to provide another outlet for objective, fact-based news coverage.
Don travels extensively to attend and speak at political events, and has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows. He produces video profiles of leading conservative legislators, and has become one of the conservative movement's leading coalition builders and promoters of new media technology. Don is active on Facebook and Twitter. You can follow him @donirvine to read his latest thoughts.
Mason has been the national and regional spokesperson for many groups and organizations. A 1975 Graduate of UC Berkeley Political Science Department. He served as the Second Vice Chair of the San Diego Republican Party in 1999. Stood as a candidate for the California State Assembly 2000 and the US Congress 2010.
He is a noted conference speaker and guest lecture. Mason Weaver has appeared on national TV, cable and news programs.
Mason hosted a live call in radio program and wrote a weekly column on social and political issues. He soon became a sought after public speaker and lecturer. Mason is gifted with an extraordinary view of government and business.
Mason Weaver is the author of It's OK to Leave the Plantation, The Rope, Diamond in the Rough, and Polishing the Diamond in the Rough which discusses the social issues that affect us all and that bind us together. Noted for his quick wit, vigorous debate and forceful oratory, Mason is a challenge to the opposition and an instructive persuasive counselor to allies.
Brian is a retired US Air Force veteran and was combat wounded in Iraq. He lost three limbs when a rocket exploded next to him. Brian graduated from the University of Arizona School of Architecture in 2014. He worked alongside Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords as one of her Veteran Advisory members and appeared in her final campaign just before she was shot.


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A few months ago, I was tagged by Zarine (of Maybe in Madras) for the 'Why I Write' blog hop. Shortly after that though, while I was still running the idea in the background of my mind, I decided to go on this self-imposed blog exile. Maybe some of you noticed but I pretty much disappeared right after I found out that I did not get through into the final 16 of the Big Blog Exchange. But I PROMISE it was not because of that, it was not sour grapes. Really.
(Before I forget, I'm tagging Suraksha, Tiana and Allane to take this forward)
To be honest, there has been a lot going on in my life lately, and this period has been particularly, let's say, eventful.
Now that better days are upon me (and my family), let me finally get back to my happy place. Why I write? If I think about it, seems that I just write when I'm either extremely happy, or extremely… Not. So this is going to be a short one. If you write, I'm sure you'll understand what I mean when I say what I say.
I write to remember, and I write to forget.
And that is all for today. Do you write too? Tell me why… 🙂