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May 2019 | by Jeff Smith
Five Questions: Polling Public Opinion
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman
Pennsylvania's pro-marijuana lieutenant governor tours counties to get citizen input on recreational legalization
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has been traveling the state in recent months, holding "listening" sessions on the pros and cons of legalizing adult-use marijuana.
The town hall-style tour reflects a change of attitude by two-term Gov. Tom Wolf. A former opponent of recreational use, Wolf now says the state should examine the issue, partly in light of legalization talk spreading across the Northeast.
Fetterman, a marijuana advocate known for his economic revitalization efforts as the longtime mayor of the Pennsylvania Rust Belt town of Braddock, is the point person for the effort to gauge public sentiment.
He has seen the benefits firsthand. Fetterman said medical cannabis has enabled his wife to keep her back pain from a years-old horseback riding accident in the background. Before medical cannabis was legal, he said, she would have days where her back would seize up "and we'd have to wheel her to a chiropractor."
In a March interview with Marijuana Business Magazine, Fetterman stressed that he is doing the listening—not the talking—on his tour of the state's 67 counties.
He said it's way too early to know when Pennsylvania might legalize adult-use marijuana or what such an industry would look like. But one can be assured, he said, that there will be tight controls, including strict rules to keep marijuana out of the hands of children. "We're not talking about some free-for-all," he said.
1. What do you hope to learn from the listening tour?
I don't think there's anything I hope to learn other than what Pennsylvania thinks. I preface each session with, "Look, what I think isn't interesting. What is interesting is what you all think. And that's why I'm here." There's no guided discovery. The opinion hasn't been curated. We're doing straight-up, "Come one, come all. We want to hear what you have to say."
2. What's struck you so far about what constituents are telling you about legalization?
In the 14 or 15 events we've done (as of March 6), we have not had a "con" room. We've had varying degrees of support. Right around 50-50 to overwhelming support. Even folks who say, "I don't support recreational," say, "I fully support medical marijuana." That's a huge development, because Pennsylvania hasn't always been there. And I think that's a tribute to the quality of (medical marijuana) legislation that was crafted and also the unending testimony of the benefits that medical cannabis is bringing to people. I had a wrenching story where this man cared for his mother during her last year of life, when she was suffering from brain cancer, and it's the only thing that gave her any comfort or joy.
You can't judge a book by its cover, whether (people are) going to be pro or con. I've had two little old ladies come up and say, "I've been smoking cannabis for 50 years." It's really been delightful—and (the meetings) have been civil, a civil exchange of different viewpoints, which is also something I don't think we have enough of today in American political discourse.
3. Why is it important for Pennsylvania to explore legalizing adult-use marijuana now?
Because it's a critical public-policy topic. We've had over 20,000 people weigh in online just in the last couple of weeks. We average somewhere between 175 and 215 people at every (listening) session. So, people are interested. Our neighbors like New York and New Jersey are having the conversation.
4. What do you think are the odds of adult-use legalization in Pennsylvania this year or next year?
I wouldn't know. I personally call and invite every state representative and senator to come to the listening tour regardless of what their views are. We really strive for transparency. It's an open invitation—we want to hear from everybody. There's absolutely no booing or cheering tolerated. It hasn't been an issue. But everyone is free to share their views, whether they're on the spectrum of Cheech and Chong or all the way to "Reefer Madness" or anywhere in between.
5. What do you detect with the Legislature? Do you see a shift?
There are some private conversations. I've toured several medical cannabis dispensaries here. They're professional. They're well-lit. They're well-designed. I think some people assumed it was going to be like some kind of head shop, and it's like going to the Apple store and picking out a new phone or something. And that changes the hearts and minds of people, too. The Republicans who may not be there on legalization for recreational, I would commend them for passing (medical). They've helped craft quality cannabis legislation. So far, there seems to be 70% for (legalization)—but who knows? We still have a lot of counties to go.
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Bobbitt played alongside National Basketball Association (NBA) player Vince Carter at Daytona Beach Mainland High School, where he graduated in 1999. Bobbitt played for the College of Southern Idaho (NJCAA) from 2000 to 2002 and then transferred to the University of Cincinnati for his junior and senior years. As a senior with the Bearcats, Bobbitt averaged 13.3 points per games and was named third-team all-conference in Conference USA, becoming just the third reserve in the league's then-nine year history to earn all-conference honors. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Lakers in January 2005, playing 2 games for them during the 2004–05 NBA season.

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\section{Introduction}
All graphs considered in this paper are finite and simple
(undirected, loopless and without multiple edges). Let $G=(V,E)$
be a graph and $k\in \mathbb{N}$ and $[k]:=\{i|\ i\in
\mathbb{N},\ 1\leq i\leq k \}$. A $k$-coloring (proper k-coloring)
of $G$ is a function $f:V\rightarrow [k]$ such that for each
$1\leq i\leq k$, $f^{-1}(i)$ is an independent set. We say that
$G$ is $k$-colorable whenever $G$ admits a $k$-coloring $f$, in
this case, we denote $f^{-1}(i)$ by $V_{i}$ and call each $1\leq
i\leq k$, a color (of $f$) and each $V_{i}$, a color class (of
$f$). The minimum integer $k$ for which $G$ has a $k$-coloring,
is called the chromatic number of G and is denoted by $\chi(G)$.

Let $G$ be a graph, $f$ be a $k$-coloring of $G$ and $v$ be a
vertex of $G$. The vertex $v$ is called colorful ( or
color-dominating or $b$-dominating) if each color $1\leq i\leq k$
appears on the closed neighborhood of $v$ (\ $f(N[v])=[k]$ ). The
$k$-coloring $f$ is said to be a fall $k$-coloring (of $G$) if
each vertex of $G$ is colorful. There are graphs $G$ for which
$G$ has no fall $k$-coloring for any positive integer $k$. For
example, $C_{5}$ (a cycle with 5 vertices) and graphs with at
least one edge and one isolated vertex, have not any fall
$k$-colorings for any positive integer $k$. The notation ${\rm
Fall}(G)$ stands for the set of all positive integers $k$ for
which $G$ has a fall $k$-coloring. Whenever ${\rm
Fall}(G)\neq\emptyset$, we call $\min({\rm Fall}(G))$ and
$\max({\rm Fall}(G))$, fall chromatic number of $G$ and fall
achromatic number of $G$ and denote them by $\chi_{f}(G)$ and
$\psi_{f}(G)$, respectively. Every fall $k$-coloring of a graph
$G$ is a $k$-coloring, hence, for every graph $G$ with ${\rm
Fall}(G)\neq\emptyset$, $\chi(G)\leq\chi_{f}(G)\leq\psi_{f}(G)$.

Let $G$ be a graph, $k\in \mathbb{N}$ and $f$ be a $k$-coloring
of $G$. The coloring $f$ is said to be a colorful $k$-coloring of
$G$ if each color class contains at least one colorful vertex.
The maximum integer $k$ for which $G$ has a colorful
$k$-coloring, is called the $b$-chromatic number of $G$ and is
denoted by $\phi(G)$ (or $b(G)$ or $\chi_{b}(G)$). Every fall
$k$-coloring of $G$ is obviously a colorful $k$-coloring of $G$
and therefore, for every graph G with ${\rm
Fall}(G)\neq\emptyset$,
$\chi(G)\leq\chi_{f}(G)\leq\psi_{f}(G)\leq\phi(G)$.

Assume that $G$ is a graph, $k\in \mathbb{N}$ and $f$ is a
$k$-coloring of $G$ and $v$ be a vertex of $G$. The vertex $v$ is
called a Grundy vertex (with respect to $f$) if each color $1\leq
i<f(v)$ appears on the neighborhood of $v$. The k-coloring $f$ is
called a Grundy $k$-coloring (of $G$) if each color class of $G$
is nonempty and each vertex of $G$ is a Grundy vertex. The maximum
integer $k$ for which $G$ has a Grundy $k$-coloring, is called
the Grundy chromatic number of $G$ and is denoted by $\Gamma(G)$.
Also, the k-coloring $f$ is said to be a partial Grundy
$k$-coloring (of $G$) if each color class contains at least one
Grundy vertex. The maximum integer $k$ for which $G$ has a
partial Grundy $k$-coloring, is called the partial Grundy
chromatic number of $G$ and is denoted by $\partial\Gamma(G)$.
Every Grundy $k$-coloring of $G$ is a partial Grundy $k$-coloring
of $G$ and every colorful $k$-coloring of $G$ is a partial Grundy
$k$-coloring of $G$. Also, every fall $k$-coloring of $G$ is
obviously a Grundy $k$-coloring of $G$ and therefore, for every
graph G with ${\rm Fall}(G)\neq\emptyset$,

$\chi(G)\leq\chi_{f}(G)\leq\psi_{f}(G)\leq \left\{\begin{array}{c}
  \phi(G) \\
  \Gamma(G)
\end{array}\right.\leq \partial\Gamma(G)$.

Let $G$ be a graph and $k\in \mathbb{N}$ and $f$ be a $k$-coloring
of $G$. The k-coloring $f$ is said to be a complete $k$-coloring
(of $G$) if there is an edge between any two distinct color
classes. The maximum integer $k$ for which $G$ has a complete
$k$-coloring, is called the achromatic number of $G$ and is
denoted by $\psi(G)$. Every partial Grundy $k$-coloring of $G$ is
obviously a complete $k$-coloring of G and therefore,

$\chi(G)\leq\chi_{f}(G)\leq\psi_{f}(G)\leq \left\{\begin{array}{c}
  \phi(G) \\
  \Gamma(G)
\end{array}\right.\leq\partial\Gamma(G)\leq\psi(G)$.

The terminology fall coloring was firstly introduced in 2000 in
\cite{dun} and has received attention recently, see
\cite{MR2096633},\cite{MR2193924},\cite{dun},\cite{las}. The
colorful coloring of graphs was introduced in 1999 in \cite{irv}
with the terminology $b$-coloring. The concept of Grundy number of
graphs was introduced in 1979 in \cite{chr}. Also, achromaric
number of graphs was introduced in 1970 in \cite{har}.

Let $n \in \mathbb{N}$ and for each $1\leq i\leq n$, $G_{i}$ be a
graph. The graph with vertex set $\bigcup_{i=1}^{n}(\{i\}\times
V(G_{i}))$ and edge set $$[\bigcup_{i=1}^{n}\{\{(i,x),(i,y)\}|
\{x,y\}\in E(G_{i})\}]\bigcup[\bigcup_{1\leq i<j\leq n}\{
\{(i,a),(j,b)\}|a\in V(G_{i}),b\in V(G_{j})\}]$$ is called the
join graph of $G_{1},...,G_{n}$ and is denoted by
$\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i}$.

Cockayne and Hedetniemi proved in 1976 in \cite{coc} (but not
with the terminology "fall coloring") that if $G$ has a fall
$k$-coloring and $H$ has a fall $l$-coloring for positive
integers $k$ and $l$, then, $G\bigvee H$ has a fall
$(k+l)$-coloring.

\begin{theorem}{
Let $n\in \mathbb{N}\setminus\{1\}$ and for each $1\leq i\leq n$,
$G_{i}$ be a graph. Then,

${\rm Fall}(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i})\neq\emptyset$ iff for each
$1\leq i\leq n$, ${\rm Fall}(G_{i})\neq\emptyset$.}
\end{theorem}
\begin{proof}{
First suppose that ${\rm
Fall}(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i})\neq\emptyset$. Consider a fall
$k$-coloring $f$ of $\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i}$. The colors appear
on $\{i\}\times V(G_{i})$ form a fall $|f(\{i\}\times
V(G_{i}))|$-coloring of $G_{i}$ ( Let $S$ be the set of colors
appear on $\{i\}\times V(G_{i})$ and $\alpha,\beta\in S$ and
$\alpha\neq\beta$ and $x\in \{i\}\times V(G_{i})$ and
$f(x)=\alpha$ and suppose that none of the neighbors of $x$ in
$\{i\}\times V(G_{i})$ have the color $\beta$. Since $f$ is a fall
$k$-coloring of $\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i}$, there exists a vertex
$y\in V(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i})$ such that $\{x,y\}\in
E(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i})$ and $f(y)=\beta$. On the other hand,
since $\beta\in S$, there exists a vertex $z$ in $\{i\}\times
V(G_{i})$ such that $f(z)=\beta$. Since $x$ and $y$ are adjacent,
$z$ and $y$ are adjacent, too. Also, $f(z)=f(y)=\beta$, which is a
contradiction. Therefore, $S$ forms a $|S|$-coloring of the
induced subgraph of $\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i}$ on $\{i\}\times
V(G_{i})$ and also for $G_{i}$.) and therefore, ${\rm
Fall}(G_{i})\neq\emptyset$. Conversely, suppose that for each
$1\leq i\leq n$, $k_{i}\in {\rm Fall}(G_{i})$. For each $1\leq
i\leq n$, construct a fall $k_{i}$-coloring of the induced
subgraph of $\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i}$ on $\{i\}\times V(G_{i})$
with the color set
$\{(\sum_{j=1}^{i-1}k_{j})+1,(\sum_{j=1}^{i-1}k_{j})+2,...,(\sum_{j=1}^{i-1}k_{j})+k_{i}\}$.
This forms a fall $(\sum_{i=1}^{n}k_{i})$-coloring of
$\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i}$ and therefore, ${\rm
Fall}(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i})\neq\emptyset$. }\end{proof}

The proof of the following obvious theorem has omitted for the
sake of brevity.

\begin{theorem}{
\label{6parts} Let $n\in \mathbb{N}\setminus\{1\}$ and for each
$1\leq i\leq n$, $G_{i}$ be a graph. Then,

1)If for each $1\leq i\leq n$, ${\rm Fall}(G_{i})\neq\emptyset$,
then, ${\rm Fall}(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i})=\sum_{i=1}^{n}{\rm
Fall}(G_{i}):=\{a_{1}+...+a_{n}|\ a_{1}\in {\rm
Fall}(G_{1}),...,\ a_{n}\in {\rm Fall}(G_{n})\}$ and
$\chi_{f}(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i})=\sum_{i=1}^{n}\chi_{f}(G_{i})$
and
$\psi_{f}(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i})=\sum_{i=1}^{n}\psi_{f}(G_{i})$.

2) $\chi(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i})=\sum_{i=1}^{n}\chi(G_{i})$.

3) $\phi(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i})=\sum_{i=1}^{n}\phi(G_{i})$.

4) $\Gamma(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i})=\sum_{i=1}^{n}\Gamma(G_{i})$.

5)
$\partial\Gamma(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i})=\sum_{i=1}^{n}\partial\Gamma(G_{i})$.

6) $\psi(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}G_{i})=\sum_{i=1}^{n}\psi(G_{i})$.}
\end{theorem}

In \cite{dun}, Dunbar, et al. asked the following questions.
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1*) whether or not there exists a graph $G$ with ${\rm
Fall}(G)\neq\emptyset$ which satisfies
$\chi_{f}(G)-\chi(G)\geq3$? They noticed that
$\chi_{f}(C_{4}\square C_{5})=4$ and $\chi(C_{4}\square
C_{5})=3$, also, $\chi_{f}(C_{5}\square C_{5})=5$ and
$\chi(C_{5}\square C_{5})=3$.
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2*) Can $\chi_{f}(G)-\chi(G)$ be arbitrarily large?
\\

3*) Does there exist a graph $G$ with ${\rm
Fall(G)}\neq\emptyset$ which satisfies
$\chi(G)<\chi_{f}(G)<\psi_{f}(G)<\phi(G)<\partial\Gamma(G)<\psi(G)$?
\\

Since $\chi_{f}(C_{4}\square C_{5})=4$ and $\chi(C_{4}\square
C_{5})=3$, Theorem \ref{6parts} implies that For each $n\in
\mathbb{N}$, $\chi_{f}(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}(C_{4}\square
C_{5}))-\chi(\bigvee_{i=1}^{n}(C_{4}\square C_{5}))=4n-3n=n$ and
this gives an affirmative answer to the problems 1* and 2*.

Also, the Theorem \ref{6parts} and the following theorem, give an
affirmative answer to all 3 questions immediately.

\begin{theorem}{
\label{thm} For each integer $\varepsilon>0$, there exists a
graph $G$ with $Fall(G)\neq\emptyset$ which the minimum of
$\chi_{f}(G)-\chi(G)$,  $\psi_{f}(G)-\chi_{f}(G)$,
$(\delta(G)+1)-\psi_{f}(G)$, $\Gamma(G)-\psi_{f}(G)$,
$\phi(G)-\psi_{f}(G)$, $(\Delta(G)+1)-\partial\Gamma(G)$,
 $\psi(G)-\partial\Gamma(G)$,
 $\partial\Gamma(G)-\Gamma(G)$ is greater
than $\varepsilon$.}
\end{theorem}

\begin{proof}{

Let $\varepsilon>2$ be an arbitrary integer and let's follow the
following steps.

Step1) Set $G_{1}:=\bigvee_{i=1}^{\varepsilon+1}(C_{4}\square
C_{5})$. As stated above,
$\chi_{f}(G_{1})-\chi(G_{1})=\varepsilon+1$.
\\

Step2) Set $G_{2}:=K_{\varepsilon+3,\varepsilon+3}- ({\rm \ an\
arbitrary}\ 1-factor\ )$. One can easily observe that
$\psi_{f}(G_{2})-\chi_{f}(G_{2})=(\varepsilon+3)-2=\varepsilon+1$.
\\

Step3) Set $G_{3}:=K_{(\varepsilon+2,\varepsilon+2)}$. Then,
$(\delta(G_{3})+1)-\psi_{f}(G_{3})=((\varepsilon+2)+1)-2=\varepsilon+1$.
\\

Step4) Let $P_{\varepsilon+3}$ be a path with $\varepsilon+3$
vertices. Add $\varepsilon+2$ pendant vertices to each of its
vertices and denote the new graph by $G_{4}$. It is readily seen
that
$\phi(G_{4})-\psi_{f}(G_{4})\geq(\varepsilon+3)-2=\varepsilon+1$.
\\

Step5) Let $T(1)$ be the tree with only one vertex and for each
$k\geq1$, $T(k+1)$ be the graph obtained by adding a new pendant
vertex to each vertex of $T(k)$. $T(\varepsilon+3)$ is a tree
which its Grundy number is $\varepsilon+3$ and
$\psi_{f}(T(\varepsilon+3))\leq \delta(T(\varepsilon+3))+1\leq2$.
Hence, if we set $G_{5}:=T(\varepsilon+3)$, then,
$\Gamma(G_{5})-\psi_{f}(G_{5})=\varepsilon+1$.
\\

Step6) Let $G_{6}$ be the graph obtained by adding $i-2$ pendant
vertices to each vertex $v_{i}(3\leq i\leq\varepsilon+5)$ of the
path $v_{1}v_{2}\ldots v_{\varepsilon+5}$. Obviously,
$\partial\Gamma(G_{6})\geq\varepsilon+5$ and
$\Gamma(G_{6})\leq4$. So,
$\partial\Gamma(G_{6})-\Gamma(G_{6})\geq\varepsilon+1$.
\\

Step7) Set $G_{7}:=K_{\varepsilon+2,\varepsilon+2}$.
$(\Delta(G_{7})+1)-\partial\Gamma(G_{7})=(\varepsilon+3)-2=\varepsilon+1$.
\\

Step8) Set $G_{8}:=P_{\frac{(\varepsilon+4)(\varepsilon+3)}{2}}$.
Obviously, $\psi(G_{8})\geq\varepsilon+4$ and
$\partial\Gamma(G_{8})\leq\triangle(G_{8})+1\leq3$. Hence,
$\psi(G_{8})-\partial\Gamma(G_{8})\geq\varepsilon+1$.
\\

Step9) Set $G:=\bigvee_{i=1}^{8}G_{i}$. For each $1\leq i\leq 8$,
${\rm Fall}(G_{i})\neq\emptyset$. Hence, by Theorem \ref{6parts},
 the fact that
$\delta(\bigvee_{i=1}^{8}G_{i})\geq\sum_{i=1}^{8}\delta(G_{i})$,
and
$\Delta(\bigvee_{i=1}^{8}G_{i})\geq\sum_{i=1}^{8}\Delta(G_{i})$,
$G_{9}$ is a suitable graph for this theorem and also for
questions 1*, 2* and 3*.

}\end{proof}

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--Virgin Media Launches Online VOD Service, "Virgin Media Online Movies"
Clearleap, an Atlanta-based company which offers a technology platform for bringing Internet-sourced video content to television sets, has announced that it has partnered with itaas, an Atlanta-based company that provides a range of software development, integration and testing services for interactive TV, to develop an EBIF application, dubbed MyPlaylistTV, that is designed to give cable, satellite and IPTV viewers a continuous, lean-back viewing experience for short-form programming on VOD. According to the companies, the app "provides TV viewers with the ability to generate pre-populated playlists from their VOD libraries and have the video segments stream in a linear fashion, with numerous options to navigate forward, backwards and between different play lists without the usual stops and starts of today's VOD systems. The Web-like user interface," Clearleap's press materials for the new app continue, "which was developed in partnership with itaas, sorts content by category or genre and leverages Clearleap's cloud-based video management platform and footage from its Content Marketplace, a collection of scouted, vetted, and licensed programming from national, special interest and best of Web programmers." Clearleap and itaas plan to demo MyPlayListTV in Booth 439 at the NCTA Cable Show in Los Angeles next month.
Live Internet broadcasting service provider, Ustream, has used new funding from Softbank to launch a Japanese version of its service. NewTeeVee's Ryan Lawler has more.
UK cable operator, Virgin Media, has launched an online VOD service, Virgin Media Online Movies, which is available to all UK consumers (i.e. not just Virgin Media subscribers). New releases are priced at £3.99, and all rentals will offer unlimited views for 48 hours. The service is powered by Microsoft Silverlight, and its content is provided by FilmFlex Movies.
A London-based company called Vidiactive contacted [itvt] Wednesday to let us know that it has launched a social TV platform. According to the company, the platform "enables any Internet video to be browsed full screen on a television and also enables users to control, share and manage their content and content feeds." The platform is currently undergoing internal trials with "one of the world's largest network providers," the company says. More information on the platform (including FAQ's) is available here.


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Let's be honest. One of the best things about the Real Housewives franchise is the opener, with its cheeky taglines for each member of the cast. For the tenth season of the show's New York City edition, these iconic phrases reference Luann's arrest, Bethenny's philanthropic work in Puerto Rico, Tinsley's big move, and everything in between.
Dorinda Medley: "Not everything I say is clear, but it's always clear what I'm saying."
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By - The Washington Times - Tuesday, October 17, 2000
TODAY'S HEADLINERS
American Muslim voters news conference 10:30 a.m. The Council on American-Islamic Relations holds a news conference to announce the results of its latest poll of American Muslim voters and to discuss how the ongoing crisis in the Middle East impacts Muslim voting patterns. Location: 453 New Jersey Ave. SE. Contact: 202/488-9797.
Yugoslavia lecture 6 p.m. The Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) presents a lecture by Ivo Daalder, Brookings Institution senior fellow, on "Lessons From Yugoslavia." Location: Auditorium, Rome Building, SAIS, 1619 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Contact: 202/663-5626.
In Egypt to attend the Mideast peace summit.
VICE PRESIDENT GORE
9 p.m. Participates in the third of the presidential debates, Washington University, St. Louis.
10:25 p.m. Greets Missouri voters with Tipper Gore, Carpenter's District Council of Greater St. Louis AFL-CIO, St. Louis.
9:15 a.m. Federal Reserve Board releases report on industrial production and capacity utilization for September. Location: Constitution Avenue between 20th and 21st streets NW. Contact: 202/452-3206.
2:30 p.m. Treasury Department auctions three- and six-month Treasury bills. Location: 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Contact: 202/874-9890.
8 a.m. National Institutes of Health holds a meeting of the National Cancer Institute director's consumer liaison group. Location: Suite 300C, National Cancer Institute, 6116 Executive Blvd., Rockville. Contact: 301/594-3194.
8:30 a.m. Federal Communications Commission holds a meeting of the North American Numbering Council. Location: Federal Communications Commission, Room TW-C305, Portals II, 445 12th St. SW. Contact: 202/418-2320.
8:30 a.m. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) holds a meeting of the NASA advisory council's space science advisory committee's origins subcommittee. Location: Conference Room 7H46, 300 E St. SW. Contact: 202/358-2150.
8:30 a.m. Nuclear Regulatory Commission holds a meeting of the fire protection subcommittee. Location: Room T-2B1, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville. Contact: 301/415-6899.
9:30 a.m. Justice Department's U.S. Parole Commission holds a meeting. Location: Fourth Floor, 5550 Friendship Blvd., Chevy Chase. Contact: 301/492-5962.
No oral arguments are scheduled. Contact: 202/479-3211.
Meets at 9:30 a.m. No committee meetings are scheduled. Contact: Republican Cloakroom, 202/224-8601, or Democratic Cloakroom, 202/224-8541.
Meets at 10:30 a.m. Contact: Republican Cloakroom, 202/225-2020, or Democratic Cloakroom, 202/225-1600.
HOUSE COMMITTEES
10 a.m. Government Reform, government management, information and technology subcommittee holds a hearing on the "Freedmen's Bureau Records Preservation Act: Are These Reconstruction Era Records Being Protected?" Location: 2154 Rayburn House Office Building. Contact: 202/225-5074.
5 p.m. Rules Committee meets to formulate a rule on legislation to authorize the Forest Service to convey certain lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin to the Washoe County School District for use as an elementary school site. Location: Capitol, Room H-313. Contact: 202/225-9191.
GENERAL AGENDA
Association of the U.S. Army meeting all day The Association of the U.S. Army holds its annual meeting.
Highlights 8:30 a.m. Army Secretary Louis Caldera, presiding, congressional staff breakfast.
12:45 p.m. Gen. Eric Shinseki, Army chief of staff, Dwight David Eisenhower Luncheon speaker.
Location: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road NW. Contact: 703/841-4300.
Disability employment conference all day The Agriculture Department holds its Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (IDEAS) 2000, a federal disability employment conference.
Highlights 9 a.m. Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman, welcome, and Attorney General Janet Reno, keynote address.
Location: Jamie Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave. SW. Contact: 202/720-2600.
Disabilities studies conference all day The Education Department's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research holds its first international conference on disability studies to promote disability studies as a distinctive academic discipline.
Highlights 9:30 a.m. The Emerging Field of Disability Studies.
1 p.m. Implementing Disability Studies within Postsecondary Education.
3:15 p.m. Implementing Disability Studies within Professional and Training Organizations.
Location: National Press Club, 14th and F streets NW. Contact: 202/401-2310.
Morella campaign event 7 a.m. Bobby Harnage, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, and union members participate in the campaign for the re-election of Rep. Constance A. Morella, Maryland Republican, handing out flyers. Location: Shady Grove Metro Station, Shady Grove Road south of Fields Road, Rockville. Contact: 202/639-6419.
Indonesia conference 9 a.m. The Georgetown University Law Center holds a conference on "Indonesia's New Competition Law and Its Trade and Investment Climate." Robert Pitofsky, Federal Trade Commission chairman, and Indonesian Ambassador Dorodjatan Kuntjoro-Jakti participate. Location: Gewirz Student Center, 120 F St. NW. Contact: 202/662-9870.
Budget discussion 10 a.m. The National Press Club hosts a Morning Newsmaker news conference featuring a discussion on the federal budget. The speaker is John Podesta, White House chief of staff. Location: National Press Club, 14th and F streets NW. Contact: 202/662-7593.
Consumer Federation of America news conference 10:30 a.m. The Consumer Federation of America and Providian Financial Corp. hold a news conference to present an analysis showing millions of Americans, especially seniors, are losing billions of dollars in interest payments they could get without risk by moving their money out of traditional low-interest bank products. Location: California Room, Capital Hilton Hotel, 16th and K streets NW. Contact: 202/737-0766.
Glickman availability 11:15 a.m. The Agriculture Department holds a media availability with Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman and Marcus Vinicius Pratini de Moraes, Brazilian agriculture and supply minister, following their meeting on agricultural issues. Location: Room 200-A, Jamie Whitten Building, Agriculture Department, 1400 Independence Ave. SW. Contact: 202/720-4623.
Defense debate forum noon The Cato Institute presents a policy forum, "The Defense Debate: Raise the Anchor or Lower the Ship?" The participants include James Schlesinger, former defense and energy secretary and CIA director; Ted Galen Carpenter, Cato; and Kim Holmes, Heritage Foundation. Location: F.A. Hayek Auditorium, 1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Contact: 202/789-5229.
Trafficking of women discussion noon American University's Washington College of Law holds a panel discussion on the international trafficking of women. Location: Room 603, Washington College of Law, 4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Contact: 202/274-4279.
Budget news conference 12:15 p.m. Sen. Thomas Daschle, South Dakota Democrat, and Rep. Richard Gephardt, Missouri Democrat, hold a news conference to discuss the budget following a meeting between Democratic leaders and the administration on Democratic budget priorities. Location: Capitol, Ohio Clock Corridor. Contact: 202/224-2939.
State Department luncheon 12:15 p.m. The State Department hosts a working luncheon with Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheik Hasina of Bangladesh. Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott participates. Location: Treaty Room, 2201 C St. NW. Contact: 220/647-4000.
Brazilian trade agenda presentation 12:30 p.m. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosts a Brazil-U.S. Business Council presentation on "Brazil's International Trade Agenda." The speaker is Marcus Vinicius Pratini de Moraes, Brazilian agriculture and supply minister. Location: 1615 H St. NW. Contact: 202/463-5682.
Immigration and Naturalization Service news conference 1:15 p.m. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) holds a news conference to announce the results of a major international anti-smuggling operation. INS Commissioner Doris Meissner participates. Location: Sixth Floor Conference Room, 425 I St. NW. Contact: 202/514-2648.
Arrival ceremony 3:30 p.m. The Defense Department holds a full honors arrival ceremony to welcome Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheik Hasina of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to the Pentagon. Deputy Defense Secretary Rudy de Leon participates. Location: River Parade Field, The Pentagon. Contact: 703/695-0169.
Cato Institute reception 6 p.m. The Cato Institute holds a reception to honor seven House members for keeping their promise to limit their tenure in Congress. The participants are Reps. Charles T. Canady, Florida Republican; Tillie Fowler, Florida Republican; Helen Chenoweth-Hage, Idaho Republican; Jack Metcalf, Washington Republican; Tom Coburn, Oklahoma Republican; Matt Salmon, Arizona Republican; and Mark Sanford, South Carolina Republican; Ed Crane, Cato Institute; and Paul Jacobs, U.S. Term Limits. Location: F.A. Hayek Auditorium, 1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Contact: 202/789-5229.
E-commerce forum 6:30 p.m. The National Press Club presents its cyber-cocktail lecture series, including a panel forum titled "The State of E-Commerce." The participants include Bob Woods, WashTech.Com; Dave Shuman, ENews.com; Frank LeQuang, Kinkos.com; Brian Lies, CycleShark.com; James Datovech, Operon Partners; and Scott Silverman, National Retail Federation. Location: National Press Club, 14th and F streets NW. Contact: 202/662-7593.


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Kale: Now Available at McDonald's. True Story
Quick, think of the last place you'd ever expect to order kale. OK, no, we're not talking about Dairy Queen, but close enough—McDonald's has announced it's adding breakfast bowls featuring the leafy greens to its menu. Are pigs flying yet? After all, it was just four months ago that the chain ran a Big Mac ad saying its classic burger "Will never be kale." The new A.M. offering, which is selling for about $4, won't be served nationwide just yet; you'll have to visit golden arches locations in Southern California at this point if you want to give it a taste test. Is this addition the latest news of a fast-food chain aiming to help its eaters get healthier? It seems a pretty obvious attempt to attract a new kind of nutrition-conscious customers, amid constant talk of the fast-food giant's slumping sales. (A report in February noted a 4 percent drop in sales from a year earlier.) A market-research report release this spring stated that "McDonald's clearly aims to raise consumers' perception of the quality of its food. Adding kale to the menu in some way could help be a step in this direction." If nothing else, maybe it's one
Laurel Leicht
Quick, think of the last place you'd ever expect to order kale. OK, no, we're not talking about Dairy Queen, but close enough—McDonald's has announced it's adding breakfast bowls featuring the leafy greens to its menu.
Are pigs flying yet? After all, it was just four months ago that the chain ran a Big Mac ad saying its classic burger "Will never be kale." The new A.M. offering, which is selling for about $4, won't be served nationwide just yet; you'll have to visit golden arches locations in Southern California at this point if you want to give it a taste test.
Is this addition the latest news of a fast-food chain aiming to help its eaters get healthier? It seems a pretty obvious attempt to attract a new kind of nutrition-conscious customers, amid constant talk of the fast-food giant's slumping sales. (A report in February noted a 4 percent drop in sales from a year earlier.) A market-research report release this spring stated that "McDonald's clearly aims to raise consumers' perception of the quality of its food. Adding kale to the menu in some way could help be a step in this direction."
If nothing else, maybe it's one thing on the menu you can super-size without feeling too guilty. Next up: Kale Shamrock Shake?
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You're done shopping for your Thanksgiving meal, right?
That's a huge bonus as now you will have time to perfect the art of setting your Thanksgiving table.
Sure, your guests are focused on turkey, stuffing and more pies than you can count. Who isn't? But, you focus on the table and they will be amazed when it all comes together.
Preparing the perfect Thanksgiving table may seem like an extra piece to the holiday puzzle. However, with a little planning, it is quite simple to pull off.
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I was going for a simple look that could easily be done last minute.
For added height, I chose to stack two cake stands and placed them on a platter for a strikingly different centerpiece.
I started with an ivory pumpkin which allows me to consider various color palates.
I then added greenery and berries to the cake stand and additional velvet pumpkins to the table.
I love these wicker chargers for a less formal look. White dinnerware is a classic choice which works well in this more casual setting.
The entire look is bright, fresh and sophisticated without being too stuffy.
You might have seen these before here. I adore these beautiful velvet pumpkins by Hotskwash. (Shop velvet pumpkins below).
Not only planning your Thanksgiving meal, but also planning for your table is something that will make your family and friends feel a bit more special during the holiday season.
You can mix and match items from your garden along with classic dinnerware and beyond. The possibilities are truly endless.
Your approach does not have to be overly complicated. A little foresight and planning will allow you to pull this off without a hitch.
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A photographer shares little moments from everyday life in Israel.
Dor Kedmi (born in Jerusalem, 1989) is a Israeli photographer based in Tel Aviv, Israel. In 2016, he received his B.A in Photographic Communications from The Hadassah Academic College in Jerusalem, Israel. His personal work in more eclectic and intuitive than his commercial work that mainly focused on architectures and food photography.
His photos are all characterized by a formalist and minimalist look. He put a significant emphasis on lines, shapes, and colors, and have high sensitivity to minimalist aesthetics.
Alongside his photographic work, Dor is teaching color processing and printing in the The Hadassah Academic College.
"Israel. A fickle reality, oscillates between peace and war, anger and hatred. Inside of this whole chaos, there are some simple-poetic-little moments that disappear from our eyes. I think that these are the moments that compose the story of our society. In the project "Something from here" I chose to observe the routine of israel's landscapes and to Isolate the presence that disappears in the ordinary daily life. I wandered with my camera for about a year, through the length and breadth of the country. From the nervous and noisy cities through military training areas to the quiet peripheral. I looked for the usual, the simplest, the boring. The project touches on different experiences that I'm apart of, as any other israelis. The collection of photographs strengthens a local story, fragmentary – not continuous. The observers have the freedom to build their own plot.
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Cobbett's Weekly Political Register, Volumen 14
editado por William Cobbett
In the present extraordinary circumstances, we have resclved to give new proof of our affection towards our beloved subjects, whose happiness, during the whole course of our reign, has been the constant object of our solicitude. We have therefore abdicated all our claims upon the Spanish kingdoms in favour of our friend and ally, the emperor of the French, by a treaty which has been signed and ratified, and which stipulates for the integrity and independence of the Spanish kingdoms, and the preservation of our holy religion, not only as predominant, but as the sole and exclusive religion of Spain.—We have therefore thought proper to send you this letter, that you should conform yourselves thereto, publish its contents, and make every exertion in support of the emperor Napoleon. Display the utmost frankness and friendship towards the French; and, above all, direct all your care to preserve the country from insurrections and tumults.-In the new condition upon which we are entering, we shall frequently turn our eyes towards you, and happy shall we be to know that you enjoy peace and contentment—Given at the imperial palace, the 4th of May, 1808.-I th F. KING. Declaration of Abdication of the new King, (now become a Prince again), and of his Brothers. Dated, at Bourdeaur, 12th May, 1808. Don Ferdinand, prince of Asturias, and the infants Don Calios and Don Antonio, deeply sensible of the attachment and fidelity displayed towards them by all the Spaniards, with the utmost grief behold them on the point of being plunged into anarchy, and threatened with all the dreadful calamities consequent thereupon ; and being aware that these might, in a great measure, proceed from the state of ignorance in which they now are, both as to the principles of the conduct hitherto pursued by their highnesses, and the plans already formed for the benefit of their country, their highnesses find themselves under the necessity of making an effort to open their eyes, by that salutary counsel which they require, in order to prevent any obstruction to the execution of those plans; and thus to give them the dearest proof of the affection which they cherish for them.—Their highnesses cannot, therefore, abstain from informing them, that the circumstances under which the priuce, upon the abdication of the king, assumed the reins of government; the occupation of several provinces of the kingdom, and of all the frontier fortresses, by a numerous body of
French troops ; the actual presence of more than 60,000 of that nation in the capital and
the environs; in short, the knowledge of many other circumstances known only to themselves, convinced them that, surrounded by difficulties, they had only chosen, among various expedients, that which was likely to produce the least evil; and that, as such, they resolved upon a journey to Bayonne.—On the arrival of their royal highnesses at Bayonne, the prince, then king, was unexpectedly apprized that his father had protested against this act of abdication. declaring that it was not voluntary. The prince, who accepted the crown only under the impression that the abdication was voluntary, was no sooner informed of the existence of such a proteit, than his sense of his filial duty instantly determined him to give back the throne. But a short time after, the king his father abdicated it in his own name, and that of his whole race, in favour of the emperor of the French, in order that the emperor, consulting the good of the nation, should determine the person and race which should hereafter occupy it—Their royal highnesses, in this state of things, considering the situation in which themselves stand, and the difficult circumstances in which Spain is placed—considering that, under these circumstances, any attempt on the part of the inhabitants of Spain for the naintenance of their rights, would be not only useless but ruinous, and could tend only to make streams of blood flow, and to render certain the loss of at least a great part of her provinces, and that of her transmarine colonies:–Being farther convinced, that the most effectual means of preventing these evils, is that their royal highnesses, for themselves, and all connected with them, should assent to the renunciation of their rights to the throne,—a renunciation already executed by the king, their father; taking also into consideration, that his majesty the emperor of the French engages, in this case, to maintain complete the independence and integrity of the Spanish monarchy, and its transmarine colonies, without retaining the smallest of its dominions for himself, or separating any part from the whole ; that his imperial majesty engages to maintain the unity of the catholic religion, the security of property, and the continuance of the existing laws and usages which have for so long a period of time, and in so indisputable a manner, preserved the power and honour of the Spanish nation; their highnesses conceive that they afford the most undoubted proof of their generosity, and their affection towards it, and their eagerness to return the ardent attachment which it bears towards them, by sacrificing, to the utmost extent of their power, their individual and personal interests for the benefit of that nation, and by this present instrument to assent, as they already have assented in a particular treaty, to the renunciation of all their rights to the throne. They accordingly release the Spaniards from all their duties in this respect, and exhort them to consult the general interests of their country, by conducting themselves in a peaceable manner, and by looking for their happiness to the wise arrangements of the emperor Napoleon. The Spaniards may assure themselves that by their zeal to conform their conduct to those arrangements, they will give their prince and the two infants the strongest proof of their loyalty; in like manner as their royal highnesses give them the greatest example of their paternal affection, by renouncing all their rights, and sacrificing their own interests for the happiness of the Spaniards, the sole object of their wishes.—I THE PRINce.—CAR los.--ANto Nid. Address of the Supreme Junta of the Government to Napoleon. Daled Madrid, 13th May, 1808. Those who at critical and difficult periods are placed nearest the government, and who have at all times shewn themselves to be good and faithful subjects, can and ought to avow their sentiments when the welfare of their country requires it.—Convinced that the condition of Spain and all its concerns demand the closest connection with that political system of the empire which your majesty governs with so much glory, we consider that the greatest proof of kindness to the Spanish nation, which our sovereigns ever gave, is their having fixed their last determination on an immoveable basis, and confirmed by a long series of political events. —Oh that there were no Pyrennees' This was the constant wish of good Spaniards; because there could be no Pyrennees, whenever the wants of each should be the same, when confidence should be returned again, and each of the two nations have received, in the same degree, the respect due to their independence and worth.--The interval which yet separates us from this happy moment cannot now be long. Your imperial majesty, who foresees every thing, and executes them still more swiftly, has chosen for the provincial governinent of Spain, a prince educated for the art of government in the great school of your majesty. He has succeeded in stilling the boldest storms by the moderation and wisdom of his measures. What have we not, therefore, to hope from his deeds, now that all Spaniards to whom these presents shall come, sends greeting:—The junta of the state, the conncil of Castile, the city of Madrid, &c. &c. having notified to us by their addresses, that the well-being of Spain requires a speedy stop to be put to the provisional government, we have resolved to proclaim, and we do by these presents proclaim, our well-beloved brother Joseph Napoleon, the present king of Naples and Sicily, to be king of Spain and India.--We guarantee to the king of Spain the independence and integrity of his states in Europe as well as in Africa, Asia, and America; ch:rging the lieutenant-general of the kingdom, the ministers, and the council of Castile to cause this proclamation to be expedited, and publicly announced, according to the usual custom, that none may plead ignorance hereof— Given at our imperial paiace at Bayonne, the 6th of Joyne, 1803. Arrival y King Joseph al Bayonne, 7th June, 1508. His majesty king Joseph Napoleon arrived on the 7th inst at eight o'clock, at Pau. As soon as the emperor was informed of it, he repaired from the castle of Morrac, to meet his serene brother. His majesty met the king two miles from Bayonne, and brought him in his carriage to Marroc, where he passed the evening. Her majesty the einpress, attended by her ladies in waiting, met the king on the steps of the palace. Hmmediately afterwards, the deputation of the grandees of Spain, with the Ouke del Infantado at their head, had the honour of being presented to king Joseph Napoleon, by his excellency, M. Azanza, minister of final.ce for the kingdom of Spain. The president of the deputation made the following speech to the king :-" Sire—we feel the most lively joy in presenting ourselves before your majesty. The presence of your majesty is necessary to the re-establishment of our country. The grandees of Spain have at all times distinguished themselves by their fidelity towards their sovereigns. Your majesty shall meet with the same integrity and the same fidelity towards your person. May your majesty be pleased to accept our homage with the same benignity of which you have given so many testimonies to your subjects of the kingdon of Naples."—To this his majesty answered :-" That he should devote himself altogether to the government of Spain : that all his endeavours should be employed to bring order into the
oute to devote to him that admiration to
which he has so many claims, and assist him
in those labours which he applies in our service —The Spanish monarchy shall resume the rank which belongs to it among the powers of Europe, as soon as it is united by a new family compact to its natural ally, whose power is so great. Whoever the prince may be, whom your majesty destines for us. chosen from your illustrious family, he will bring that security we so much need; but Spain can urge a plea which none of the other countries connected with your majesty can dispute.—The Spanish throne rises to a greater height. The consequences arising from its relations to France are of an importance commensurate with the extent of its possessions. It seems therefore that the throne itself calls for your majesty's eldest brother to govern it. On the other side, it is a happy presage that this arrangement, which nature has confirmed, so well corresponds with the sentiments of reverence and admiration with which the actions of this Prince, and the wisdom of his government, had inspired us.-The council of Castile,
whose wisdom commanded their giving all
the support to these principles which stood in their power, unites with the wish of the supreme junta. May God grant prosperity to your imperial and royal majesty Address of the City of Madrid to Murat, dated 15th May, 1808. Monseigneur;--The city of Madrid has been informed, that its illustrious sovereigns have resigned the crown of Spain into the hands of the great emperor, and that the supreme junta of the government, as well as the council of Castile, have notified to his imperial and royal majesty their wishes for the well-being of this monarchy; since they think it is certain, that his imperial and royal majesty intends to place the said crown upon the head of his illustrious brother, Joseph Napoleon, king of Naples.—This city, monseigneur, distinguished for its love of, and obedience to its sovereign, and desirous of the happiness of the people whom it contains, cannot omit joining its homage to that of the supreme junta of the government, and of the council, and to request your highness will have the goodness to notify the same to his imperial and royal majesty, if your highness thinks proper.—The city avails itself of this opportunity to assore your highness of its respect and submission. Napoleon's Proclamation making his Brother Joseph King of Spain. Dated, at Bayonne, 6th June, 1808.
finances, and re-organize the naval and mili
tary force ; that Spain might rely upon the preservation of her rights; that he would rule only by virtue of the laws; and finaliy
that the grandees of Spain might be assured of his especial protection."—Messieurs Urquijo and Cevallos were then admitted to an audience with his majesty, who conferred with them a considerable time concerning the affairs of the kingdom.—The deputation of the council of Castile was afterwards introduced, and made the following speech : —" Sire—The council of Castile, the first of the supreme courts of justice of the Spanish nation, having at their head Don Manuel de Lardizabel, Don Joseph Colon, the eldest of the deputation, has the honour to offer its homage to your majesty, and to testify its especial joy at the happy and wished for accession to the throne of Spain of the serenc brother of the great Napoleon, whose fame has eclipsed the glory of antiquity. Your majesty has merited his choice, and your serete person unites the sublime qualities which support and strengthen thrones. —Your majesty constitutes a part of the family destined by Providence to govern. The fame of your deeds has stretched itself over the Pyrenees, and spread over all Spain. - Noble Spaniards! indulge in hope. The Catholic worship shall not suffer the least wrong. It shall retain all its punity, and be the sole religion in the country. The laws, the lawful customs, the courts of justice, the clergy, the national colleges shall be maintained and ameliorated for the benefit of the church and state. The valious orders of the kingdom, the necessary supports of every true monarchy, shall continue in the employment of their prerogatives. The poor shall be relieved. The integrity of Spain and the property of every one shall be inviolably respected.—These are the services which we expect from the known beneficence of your majesty. Such are the wishes which the council of Castile, under the present circumstances, forms Heaven grant that these wishes may be felfilled, and that your majesty may be the happiest monarch in the whole world !"—His majesty discoursed a considerable time with this deputation, concerning the various establishments of the kingdom. He remarked a great resemblance between the laws of Spain, and those of the kingdom of Naples —The deputations of the council of the inquisition, of the Indies, and finances, were preserted to the king of Spain.—His Majesty said to the deputies of the inquisition, that " he considered the worship of God as the basis of all morality, and of general prosperity; that other countries allowed of different forms of religion, but that he considered it as the felicity of Spain that she had but one, od that the true one."—His majesty answered
the council of the Indies, that "he should not consider America as a colony, but as an integral part of Spain, and that its welfare would be as dear to him as that of his Etiropean states "–His majesty answered the council of finances, that " he well knew he had much to effect in this branch : that the pay of the soldiers and sailors were several months in arrears, but that he hoped, with the help of his faithful Spaniards, that he should be able to provide a remedy for the evil"— The deputation of the military force of Spain with the Duke del Parque at its head, then addressed the king, who answered that he had confidence in the fidelity and attachment of the Spanish soldiery.—" I consider it (he added) an honour to be the first soldier of the army, and were it necessary, as in ancient times in your conflicts with the Moors, you should see me at your head, in every danger, advance to repel the unjust attacks of the eternal enemies of the continent. You may assure all who have served the state under my predecessors, that they shall enjoy their pay, pensions, titles, and emolinents; and that I pledge my honour to reward ancient services, as if they had been performed under my own governm.nt."— After this audience his majesty, at ten in the evening, repaired to his apartments, and supped with their majesties the emperor and empress. Address of the Deputation of Spaniards at Bayonne, to the Spanish Nation.—Dated Bayonne, 6th June, 1808. ear Spaniards, beloved countrymen.— Your inhabitants, your cities, your power, and your property, are as dear to us as ourselves; and we wish to keep all of you in our eye, that we may be able to establish your security.—We, as well as yourselves, are bound in allegiance to the old dynasty-to her to whom an end has been put by that God-like Providence which rules all thrones and sceptres. We mave seen the greatest states fail under the guidance of this rule, and our land alone has hitherto escaped the same fate.—An unavoidable necessity has now overtaken our country, and brought us under the protection of the invincible emperor of France.—We know that you will regard our present situation with the utmost consideration, and we have accordingly, in this conviction, been uniformly conciliating the friendship to which we are tied by so many obligations. With what admiration must we see the benevolence and humanity of his imperial and royal majesty outstep our wishes— qualities which are even more to be admired than his great power He has desired
nothing else, than that we should be indebted to him for our welf... e. Whenever he gives us a sovereign to reign over us in the person of his magnaminous brother Joseph, be will consummate our prosperity.—As he has been pleased to change our old system of laws, it becomes us to chey, and to live in tranquility : As he has also promised to re-organize our financial system, we may hope that then our naval and military power will become terrible to our enemies; national credit will be maintained ; the chains which fetter our commerce will be broken ; our agricultural resources will receive similar improvement. Lastly, knowing your attachment to your religion, and the uprightness of your character, no change will be made in your worship. He assures you, that yor, as your forefathers have done, shall enjoy the holy catholic religion, as the same is permitted in all the kingdoms under his dominion — And what is the return which the great emperor of the French requires from you, and from the whole nation, for such in portant blessings 2—that you remain peaceable; that you watch over the interests of your households and your families ; that you do not blindly give up yourselves to th: t madness which is inseparable from rebellion and insurrection, that you receive the improvement of your lot with becoming co:fidence, whereby you will experience the government of a worthy monarch, who will watch over you like a father, and whose happiness is inseparable from yours, and of which his subjects will reap the benefit — Spaniards, think upon yourselves, your families, and your children : What can you expect from rebellion and anarchy Think on the benefits you enjoy, and are likely to enjoy—a continuance of the blessings enjoyed by your forefathers, with the redress of every thing of which they had cause to complain – Honest agriculturists, who know the sweets of domestic comforts : —industrious mechanics, who fill the cities, you know what is dear to your hearts— merchants and manufacturers who owe your existence to your industry and diligence— citizens of all classes who owe so much to the protection of the laws—let all keep in view in what misery you will be involved if you suffer yourselves to be misled by those who wish to profit by your animosities — One false step will deprive you of all ! What can you hope to receive in return for so great a hazard Can any thing induce you to resist the powers which reign over you, or to abjure the wholesome safeguard of the laws 2-Anarchy is the greatest curse in matters that relate to our happiness, and
hitherto guarded our country, incline you to
of the nation, this day assembled, address
the evil-disposed and the ignorant chdeavour to make you believe and cherish.-Wretched
fident that those who at all times, and on all
their ear, and display submission, when the
in vain. The
that God can bring upon a people—while it prevails, it breaks down, buriis, aauih.goes, and looens every thing—the best people, in such circumstances, are generally the greatest sufferers. This state of things is as uugovernable as the waves of the sea. —Let us recollect the ties that bind us together as one people ; that we have always fought under the some standard Ah! how dreadful is civil war; For this century part Spain has enjoyed tranquility—Why change the scene, and turn away from out fratern...] advice —No man doots Sponso.h bravery. You can do wonders. But, without system, and without leaders, your efforts would be most numeroos bands of undisciplined men dwindie before a regular army, like choti before the wind.—We have been placed in a most critical situation, but we now present you with a new and wellorganized government, which secures the liberty,the rights, and the property, of every individual. This was to be expected of the invincible Napoleon, who has been occupied
who his shewn himself anxious to deserve well of our country by becoming her restorer. Let us throw no obstacles in the way of the great benefits which will result from our new union. Thus you will fulfil the most ardent wishes of his imperial high:1ess the lieut general of the kingdom (Murat), of the Junta, and of the council of Castile—the highest powers in the nation. Thus also will you deserve the countenance and protection of Ilim in whose unighty and benevolent hand is ouriot.—May heaven, which has
repose your confidence in these our councils." Proclamation (y the Superior Junta of the Government. Dated 7th June, 1808. Spaniards,-1 he siperior Junta of the government, consisting ofthe first magistrates
you, in order to remove the errors wi:ich
errors which might produce incalculable evils, if the supreme authority did not hasten to destroy them in the birth.--The Junta con
occasions, have listened with respect to the voice of their magistrates, will not less incline
attentive to the progress of events, the house of Bourbon saw itself driven from those throaes which it possessed in Europe, except that of Spain, the only one which it still retained. After having reduced the nation to the last stage of weakness and decay, deprived of that support which they had hitherto derived from the other branches of their family, those relations could not be maintained which had before united them with France; it became impossible for the Bourbons to maintain themselves on a throue, from which all the intervening changes of the political system obliged them to descend: the mightiest prince in Europe has received the abdication of the Bourbons, not to incorporate your territory with his own kingdom, which is already so extensive, but to establish the Spanish monarchy on a new basis, thus employing his irresistible power, for the purpose of operating those wholesome reforms which we hove long wished for. It is with this view that he has summoned the dept!ties of the cities of the provinces, and of the state couiscils, into his illustrious presence, in order to consult them with regard to those fundamental laws which must form the Security of sovereign authority, and of the fidelity of the subjects. lie will place the crown of Spain on the head of a noble-uninded prince, who will know how to attach to himself all hearts, by the worth of his character; he will exert means which no other man has in his power, and soon place Spain in that rank from which she has fallen by the weakness alone of those princes who havo hitherto governed her.
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Cut chicken in half, place on cooking rack in tray and cover with rub made from the olive oil, garlic, pepper and basil.
Cut vegetables as specified above. Place in an oven proof baking dish and spray lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with dried garlic and red pepper flakes. Then toss until completely coated.
Put chicken and vegetables in a 350*F oven and cook chicken for 1 1/4 hours or until chicken internal temperature reaches 160*F. Fork test the vegetables and remove and serve if they are done to your satisfaction.


I sat on the ground disheveled, bruised… petrified. There was so much yelling going on around me and there was a precipice before me. It was as if an explosion occurred with all of the surrounding calamity, and my ears began to ring. My life was on the line. And I couldn't focus. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't stay calm. And as I stayed on the ground, fearing to move, one of the men, the man they dragged me to, bent down next to me. It was there that a divide opened between time and space.
I was dragged out of my house while in the act of committing adultery and was set at Jesus' feet, though I didn't know who he was at the time… But then again, did I really know myself at the time? In the heat of an argument, Jesus drew a line in the sand, a precipice, that divided me from my accusers. "The one who has never sinned should be the first to stone this girl," he said. They knew at that moment that they all stood condemned. In a world where I was seen as a whore and they as God's elect, Jesus put us on the same plane – we were sinners. And there, amidst the chaos and confusion is not just where I saw God, but it was where I met Him.
That was the first time I sat at Jesus' feet.
Jesus always knew the right thing to say. That's why I was always so enamored by his teachings. One time, he and the disciples came over to my house. As Jesus began to teach, I became so enraptured in his words that I completely forgot what I was doing. They were at my house, and I wasn't doing what was expected of me as a woman or the host. I wasn't helping my sister clean or tend to the house. But at that moment, I didn't want to be the host – I wanted to be a student. I wanted to be a disciple. My sister tried to do everything herself but eventually her frustration spilled out, and she asked Jesus if I could be excused to help her. Jesus' response was astounding.
He said that I chose the better thing by sitting at his feet.
As a woman, I was expected to tend to my male guests. The last thing I should have been doing was to sit while my sister did all the work. In a culture where I was expected to fit a certain role, Jesus included me with his Twelve. I was part of His own. I was a disciple.
That was the next time I sat at Jesus' feet.
I was with Jesus even when the rest of the disciples fled. It was John who came to me and Jesus' mother to tell us that Jesus was taken. It was then that we found out that Jesus was to be executed. I observed in horror as my mentor and my friend was beaten within an inch of his life. They dressed him up and paraded him around like an animal. They were making an example out of him, and there was nothing we could do but watch.
We followed him as he carried his cross through the winding city to the place where he would be made a spectacle. I had to look away when they hammered the nails into his fragile hands. What we thought was the end was soon approaching. Through everything Jesus was never hostile or angry. The religious leaders who were putting him to death were irritably standing next to us. Jesus looked at them with compassion and then looked up to the heavens. "Father forgive them. They don't know what they're doing." They weren't his villains. They were merely victims of a sinful world – the world he came to save.
It was then that I realized what it truly meant to sit at Jesus' feet.
Jesus truly lived out what he said were the greatest commandments – he loved God with everything he had, and he loved others like their needs were his. He deserved more than any ruler or king to have others bow at his feet, but instead he washed the feet of those who followed him. At the feet of Jesus is a place where all sins are seen the same. It is where all people are equal regardless of the gender or race they were born with. It is a place of unconditional love and forgiveness.
Do you sit at the feet of Jesus?


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