A determined Republican stall campaign in the Senate has sidetracked so many of the men and women nominated by President Barack Obama for judgeships that he has put fewer people on the bench than any president since Richard Nixon at a similar point in his first term 40 years ago.
The delaying tactics have proved so successful, despite the Democrats' substantial Senate majority, that fewer than half of Obama's nominees have been confirmed and 102 out of 854 judgeships are vacant.
With Congress returning Sept. 13 for a session shortened by members' desire to campaign for re-election in November, there's little time to reverse the trend. Some say there's little chance of reversing it as polls show a rising chance the GOP will capture the Senate, which could stiffen GOP resistance to confirmation votes.
Obama has voiced only tepid public objection as more and more of his judicial nominees become stranded in Senate limbo. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has been unwilling to set aside the considerable time needed to force votes under complex Senate rules.
Now there are 45 nominees awaiting action, two for nearly 13 months. After Alexander's complaint, the Republicans agreed to allow a mid-September vote for appeals court nominee Jane Stranch, first nominated by Obama in August 2009.
At this point in President George W. Bush's first term, 72 judges had been confirmed by a Senate that Democrats controlled for much of Bush's first two years. By contrast, the Senate has had 59 or 60 seats under Democratic control during Obama's tenure but has only confirmed 40 of his judges. Nixon got 33 judges through a Democratic-controlled Senate.
"What's interesting is you got a guy (Bush) who was barely elected president with a Senate in the hands of the opposing party, and he is going to come out better in his first two years than a guy who got elected with a big majority and had a big majority in the Senate too," said Brookings Institution scholar Russell Wheeler.
The Senate GOP is obstructing "confirmations across the board, even forcing noncontroversial nominees who passed committee with overwhelming bipartisan support to wait months for a floor vote," Bauer said.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has acknowledged that his strategy is partly payback for Democrats' blocking some Bush appointees.
"We can't confirm what's not there," Stewart said.
But Republican senators have forced postponements of hearings and votes in the Judiciary Committee and used their power under the chamber's rules to block any easy route to full Senate votes.
Persistent resistance by the opposition to a president's appeals court nominees reaches back to President Bill Clinton's administration and a Senate controlled by Republicans for six of Clinton's eight years.
Wheeler said the Republicans now are delaying votes on district court nominees, too. And in one instance, Republicans for months even blocked confirmation of openly gay Marisa Demeo to be a local trial judge in the nation's capital. The Senate confirms local judges because the city is a federal enclave.
Republican objections to Obama's nominees, however, are not primarily rooted in the candidates' ideology. With a couple of exceptions, the president has nominated moderates who receive overwhelming, sometimes unanimous, support once they get a vote.


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Why is this interesting? - The Diamond Edition
On precious stones, ownership, and decolonization
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Anita here. My nine-year-old niece recently informed me that her favorite diamond was the Sancy, the second-most valuable diamond in the world. Besides learning that she has expensive tastes, it also sent me down a rabbit hole of precious stones. Top of my list of questions, unsurprisingly, was what is the most valuable diamond in the world?
The answer is the Koh-I-Noor, a massive stone that some say was mined 5,000 years ago in India, and has since been traded amongst empires, kingdoms, and colonizers until it landed in the collection of British crown jewels.
(Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother rocking the Koh-I-Noor in the royal crown, with and without arches. Source: Order of Splendor)
(The Koh-I-Noor diamond at the top of the Peacock Throne, a symbol of power in the Mughal Empire. This miniature painting is from 1850 and is at the Victoria and Albert Museum, another Mughal treasure that sits in London. Source: Hindu History)
Anita Anand and William Dalrymple have written a colorful history of the precious artifact, examining the intricacies of ownership in their book, The Koh-I-Noor: History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond. The story of the Koh-I-Noor is the story of power, with the Mughal Empire, the Persians, the Afghans and the British juggling ownership of the stone and influence in the region over centuries.
The Koh-I-Noor is in the collection of the British crown, but its history is far from over. The stone's ownership continues to be disputed. That the Koh-I-Noor sits with the British Crown Jewels today is a thorn in British-India relations, and India continues efforts to reclaim it. The prevalent opinion there is that the gem was stolen and should be returned to its rightful owner, although one Indian solicitor-general recently sided with the UK and claimed it was a gift.
The trade and plunder of the Koh-I-Noor maps to the shift of power structures throughout centuries. The Koh-I-Noor is a glittering reminder of the colonial legacy of the destruction wrought by the British colonies. Besides India, Pakistan and even the Taliban have also laid claim to the famous diamond. Pre-colonial ownership does not map neatly to post-colonial national borders. And that, in large part, is because colonialism resulted in new nations, new geopolitical borders, and redrawn maps.
Gems are just the tip of the iceberg. In the wake of decolonization, deciding the rightful ownership of cultural artifacts is made more complicated by entangled histories. In the last 20 years or so, there's been a movement of countries seeking to reclaim their artifacts from the Western institutions that house them, and of those institutions divesting of cultural artifacts. Ninety percent of Africa's cultural heritage is outside of Africa. Emmanuel Macron made history when he visited West Africa in 2017 and promised to return France's share.
There's a counter movement that questions whether a modern nation can lay claim to an ancient object from a dead culture. Defenders of the museums' stance champion the idea of a universal history, and see countries seeking repatriation as having nationalist agendas that don't serve the common good, or rather, the common good as defined by the institutions in power. James Cuno, the director of the Art Institute of Chicago, who of course benefits from keeping ancient artifacts in his institution, argues:
Cultural property is a political construct: whatever one sovereign authority claims it to be. Cultural property is presumed to have a special meaning to the powers that claim it...It is central to their identity...But is that possibly true of antiquities? Antiquities are often from cultures no longer extant or of a kind very different from the modern, national culture claiming them. What is the relationship between, say, modern Egypt and the antiquities that were part of the land's Pharaonic past?
However, considering the artifact in light of its historical context should include the story of how it got to be where it is, whether through colonial trading, plunder, or the black market. It's also exclusionary. If an Indian artifact is with the British Crown Jewels, or a West African artifact is in the Louvre, it only invites people who can afford to visit to be a part of experiencing it. Tess Davis, a lawyer with the Antiquities Coalition, says:
Colonialism is alive and well in the art world. So-called leaders in the field still justify retaining plunder in order to fill their 'universal museums' where patrons can view encyclopaedic collections from all over the world. A noble idea, in theory, but in practice, a western luxury. The citizens of New York, London, and Paris may benefit, but those of Phnom Penh? Never.
The idea of a dominant power having full control over the world's history no longer holds water. Decolonization has evolved from the political and geographical act of a colonized nation reclaiming power to a growing movement that considers the colonial hand in everything from artifacts in museums, to the literary canon, to holiday meals. Diamonds have been witness to power changing hands forever, and it's unlikely that this will end. Equally as unlikely to end are the conversations about how we reckon with these custodial changes and the forces that drove them. (ASVV)
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Speaking of history and power, I love this map of ancient Roman trade routes by Sasha Trubetskoy, spanning from Egypt to England and Morocco to the Middle East. Another document that destabilizes the idea that power structures are fixed in history. (ASVV)
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An MLM cryptocurrency queen cleans up and disappears. If the article doesn't sate your appetite for rich villains, there's a BBC podcast on this story as well. (ASVV)
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'Lucky duckies'? Not hardly
September 27, 2012 | Posted in: Opinion | Comments closed
By Vicky Dickson
Romney's remarks about the "entitled" 47 percent were made at a fundraiser where the entry fee, at $50,000 a plate, was very nearly equal to the median household income in this country. I guess it's not surprising that people who can spend that kind of money on dinner might be out of touch with what the average American is going through.
Consider, for example, a family of two adults and two preschool-aged children living in Orange County on the U.S. median household income ($50,694 in 2012). After deductions for state taxes, social security and Medicare, that family would be left with about $3,800 a month. That might not sound too bad – if you didn't consider the cost of day care around here, which for two children could easily total $1,500 or more. So that family would have to squeeze housing, transportation, food, clothing and health care for four people out of $2,300. The Wall Street Journal would still call them "lucky duckies," because their child-care expenses would mean that they would pay no federal income taxes.
Or consider a single parent working as a sales associate at Staples in one of those 100,000 jobs Romney is so proud of creating. According to the Glassdoor website, which lists salaries posted by workers around the country, those jobs generally pay around $9 an hour, or $18,720 a year. That amount of income "entitles" a single parent to the earned income tax credit, which (along with other credits for children and child-care expenses) means that that Staples worker would get back more from the federal government than he or she put in.
In contrast to what Romney seems to believe, I think that's a good thing. If a company run by a CEO with a salary of $8.86 million can't find the money to pay parents enough to feed, clothe and educate their children, those parents need a government-provided safety net.
It's hard for me to believe that Romney would be so dismissive of those struggling families if he really understood what they were going through. But he, and the multimillionaires and billionaires who agree with him, live in a bubble that seals them off from the rest of America. It's a bubble that's kept inflated by the delusions of the entitled superrich that they created their millions all by themselves.
I believe in personal responsibility, and I think that those who work hard should enjoy the fruits of their labor. But you can't be in small business without realizing that the relationship between work and reward is not simple. You can work very, very hard and come out with nothing to show for your labor, or you can, like Romney, enjoy huge rewards for your efforts. There's a lot of luck involved.
And American multimillionaires and billionaires don't reach that status solely by dint of their own hard work. Like Romney, they've been smart and lucky enough to have profited by the labor of hundreds or even thousands of hard workers who are barely earning enough to get by.
So I think it's only fair to ask those multimillionaires and billionaires to contribute more to the general welfare.
The knee-jerk Republican response to such a suggestion is that it incites class warfare. Well, so be it. I think that the millions Romney's stashed in the Caymans and Switzerland and Sherman Adelson's $40 million campaign contribution could be better spent ensuring that children don't go hungry or die due to lack of medical care. If that makes me a class warrior, all I can say is, bring it on.
Vicky Dickson is co-owner of The Carrboro Citizen.
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San Marcos Academy
Academy battalion promotes cadets
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As he presents the Senior Army Instructor's Commendation Medal to San Marcos Academy cadet Shane Boyer, LTC Larry Revell tells the audience about Shane's helpful work with other cadets in the dorm. The award was presented during the Academy's Parent Day Oct. 4.
From San Marcos Academy
The San Marcos Academy Bear Battalion held a promotion ceremony for 65 cadets during their Fall Parent Day Oct. 4.
Among the officers, Cadet Corps Commander Isaac Espinoza was promoted to cadet major; Jared Blalack, Ha Nguyen and Hunter Brown received the rank of cadet captain; David Abugaber, Steven Pham, Yohan Hong, Bryce Patterson, Kelsey Henry and Michael Zhang were promoted to cadet first lieutenant; and Dylan Dees, Blayne Wright, Juan Gomez and John Wieland accepted the rank of second lieutenant. Also Chloe Roach was promoted to the non-commissioned rank of cadet command sergeant major.
Also recognized at the ceremony was freshman cadet Shane Boyer of San Marcos, who was presented the Senior Army Instructor's Commendation Medal. Normally given to cadets with more experience, this award recognized the work Shane routinely does by assisting other freshmen in the dorm with the proper wear of the uniform and with proper formation conduct. "His actions demonstrated a level of maturity and leadership that far exceeded his rank and level of experience," LTC Larry Revell said.
In 1917, the Academy was one of the first schools in the country to petition and receive the authorization to establish its own JROTC unit. One semester of participation in the JROTC is required for first-year high school boys who are American citizens; additional participation is voluntary for boys and girls. One of the largest organizations at the Academy, the cadet corps currently has more than 75 members. On Oct. 16, the Academy Color Guard posted the colors for the Mayor's State of the City Address at the City of San Marcos Conference Center. Sixteen cadets also competed Oct. 18 at the Smithson Valley Hill Country Challenge.
San Marcos Academy is a fully accredited college preparatory school committed to educating young men and women within a nurturing community based upon Christian values. The Academy offers a unique co-educational experience for both boarding and day students in the 7th through 12th grades. Founded in 1907, the Academy is now in its second century of operation. San Marcos Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT).
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World War Z Review
Directed by: Marc Forster
Written by: Matthew Michael Carnahan, Drew Goddard, Damon Lindelof
Starring: Brad Pitt, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Fana Mokoena,
Peter Capaldi, David Morse, Mireille Enos
The zombie invasion of popular culture has been underway for quite some time; from the multiplex to TV and game consoles we're being overrun with the undead. To stand out, zombie fare has to attempt something "big" or unique. "World War Z" ties both and mostly succeeds despite the difficulties of adapting the novel by Max Brooks.
In addition to source material that contained first-hand accounts of the zombie apocalypse and a challenging narrative structure, the film faced a bloated budget, shifting release dates and several re-writes from numerous scribes, including a completely re-done final act. Typically huge red flags, it is surprising and a testament to the collaborators that "World War Z" is such an effective and entertaining film. We can't judge it based on what it could've been from the novel, we can only consider the final product.
In typical day-that-began-like-another-day fashion, former UN employee Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) and his family awaken in their suburban Philadelphia home, gather for breakfast and then sit in traffic. The radio speaks of a massive rabies outbreak when cops scream by on motorcycles, an explosion booms ahead and a runaway garbage truck plows through cars. During his family's escape, Gerry sees swarms of infected people attacking and biting others, who then turn into the creatures after several seconds. These "zombies" are different. They don't crave brains or see humans as food; they seem most concerned with just biting and spreading the virus to as many hosts as possible.
Early scenes of the family's travels from Philadelphia to Newark, NJ capture the societal breakdown in a believable way, touching on the best and worst of humanity. Shortly after the outbreak Gerry is contacted by a former UN colleague (Fana Mokoena) who arranges for his family to be picked up and taken to safety aboard a floating military command post – which has helpful red numbers and bar graphs showing the number of projected casualties. Just one caveat: Gerry must hit the ground with a small military team and a young virologist and attempt to track the origin of the outbreak. Find Patient 0 and a cure could be possible.
We follow Gerry on a globe-hopping trail from South Korea to Jerusalem and Wales, where he picks up clues to the origins of the outbreak and also picks up and loses various assistants. It isn't completely believable how Gerry receives timely advice/clues at each stop, but there is enough forward momentum with the plot to accept the coincidences. Some of the best moments are borne from the realization that we (or Gerry) don't always know what is going on – the idea of flying over an atom bomb explosion and not knowing who dropped it, or the outcome, is chilling.
Tension is effectively built in several scenes, but the film is restrained in spots, probably to attain the PG-13 rating. There are serious horrors implied and eluded to but happen just out of view, and several jump scares feel like a force to ramp up the anxiety. The fact that the zombies react to sound is also a convenient way to instigate several attacks.
Characters aren't always engaging and mostly seem to exist to move the plot forward, even Brad Pitt as Gerry isn't particularly endearing. The players he meets on his various stops serve their purpose as needed but don't add much in the personality department, with the exception of Segen (Daniella Kertesz), an Israeli soldier who shares more than a few stressful situations with Gerry and is able to hold her own more than well enough. After the film's opening act, the family is there more as a necessity and it's difficult to connect with any desperation Gerry has to get back to them.
Despite these shortcomings, the film manages to combine the investigative nature of Gerry's trek with action scenes that showcase the horror of the situation and provide clues to a potential weapon against infection. The re-written and shot third act feels like it's come to naturally and not just a tacked-on or muddled finale.
The end may feel a little abrupt, but really, how could a film about a completely devastating global pandemic come to a tidy conclusion? There's no miracle fix for what has happened, only small victories that will hopefully lead to larger and larger ones. What we see in "World War Z" is just a first step, but it's a worthwhile and entertaining journey that raises interesting ideas and questions.


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Wow - how long did it take to do such a long swim??? Lie in the water and the job's done!
To do a little under 2 metres? Wow, I'd say swimming isn't your strong point!
Danno I think that is a fair time for the first effort how was the run following that. I am thinking of doing a much smaller event this summer. well done!
Yes that is a good time for the bike leg in my opinion, took me 3:13 to do 50 miles the 1st (and only) time I did 50 miles, that was with fresh legs.
Seriously though, sounds like a very good time. I've been aiming for 3.30hrs for the Manc - Blackpool for the last couple of years I've done it (60 miles, IIRC) and very came close last year (3 hrs 31 mins and 19 secs).. I would have made it if it hadn't have been for those pesky pedestrians and the ped crossing about 1/2 mile prior to the finish too!!
Respect for completion of the Ironman... pretty sure I'd never make it!


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Top 10 Hottest Hollywood Moms
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Looking beautiful and sexy is something that comes naturally to young female celebrities. But, what happens when you see a celebrity who also happens to be a mother? You are left speechless wondering how they manage to stay fit and gorgeous even after having children. When they cascade down the red carpet, they can any day give young supermodels and actresses a run for their money. To know who made it to the list of the top 10 hottest Hollywood moms, read further.
10. Monica Bellucci
With stylish and seductive looks that can set the screen ablaze, Monica Bellucci is the name that is played on the lips of every single individual out there. With sharp features and a curvaceous body. Although enjoying great success as a model, she made her acting debut on television in 1990. She also made her American film debut in Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992).
9. Teri Hatcher
Who cannot take their eyes off this beautiful American actress, writer, and presenter? Playing Susan Mayer in the television series Desperate Housewives for which Teri won a Golden Globe award. Her claim to fame with this character made her the highest paid television actress. With her gorgeous appeal and toned body despite her age, she looks stunning and can make young girls go green with envy.
8. Christina Aguilera
The 'Rich Girl's songstress has men swooning not only over her vocals but also her gorgeous and sexy looks. Her blonde tresses and voluptuous frame gives her a sensual appeal. After creating multiple platinum album selling records, she earned Grammy Awards and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The hot singer surprisingly is a mother to a beautiful daughter named Summer Rain and another child.
7. Kate Beckinsale
The beautiful and talented diva has not just proved to be a hottie in the industry but is also an accomplished actress. With her spellbound looks and a killer dressing sense, she has grabbed nations by the storm. Beginning with minor television roles, she went on to deliver major Hollywood hits. She has one child and is a dotting hands-on hot mommy.
Pursuing her career in the entertainment industry proved to be the best decision not only for Lopez but also the world, or else we would never have known about this hot multi-talented star. An actress, fashion designer, author, dancer, and singer, the starlet ventured into the music industry and successfully built her career there on. Mother to twins, she is considered to be a role model for women across the globe as well as every man's desire.
5. Jessica Alba
The Fantastic Four actress has had a good run in the Hollywood industry so far and is among the highest paid actresses. But apart from her expressive and impressive acting skills, she was also named as the sexiest stars of all time by a magazine. Her strikingly attractive good looks and sensuous body undoubtedly makes her one of the hottest woman alive.
4. Salma Hayek
The Mexican and American film actress, producer, and director is a prominent celeb who came into the limelight with her stellar performances in films like Desperado and Wild Wild West. The sultry siren is not only among the hottest actresses but also among the hottest women in the world. She has one child with her husband François-Henri Pinault and easily stands as sets tongues wagging even as a mother.
3. Britney Spears
The 'oops-I-did-it-again' singer created sensations with her international sales record-breaking albums. Though she continued to yield worldwide success, one could ignore the fact that she looked gorgeous, glamorous, and hot looks even during her pregnancy. Today, the 'lucky' singer has two kids with American dancer, Kevin Federline. They got divorced due to irreconcilable differences.
American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian, the damsel is also known to be every man's fantasy. The winner of multiple prestigious awards, and the mother to 6 children, it is overwhelming to see how the sexy actresses continues to reign over the hearts of millions of men and women across the world. Even though she is naturally endowed with the best features, she still continues to be a hot mother.
1. Halle Berry
You may have certainly guessed a young celeb to top the number slot. After all, who can imagine a 49-year-old actress topping this list? But, Oscar award-winning actress, Halle Berry proves it wrong. With her charming features and super-hot and enviable body, she proves that age is never an obstruction to looking your best. She has a three-year-old daughter Nahla with her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry.
Being a celebrity is after all not an easy task. You have to live up to the expectations of the fans, critiques, and the audience. If it is easy to gain stardom, it is equally easy to get defamed and become infamous overnight. These Hollywood mothers have worked hard and have followed a certain amount of discipline in their life to assure they continue to look great even after pregnancy.
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We like to thank the people of Nyati for the wonderful trip we have made in their country. The programme was varied and highly interesting. We stayed at some wonderful places, specific mention deserve Rhino Camp at Matusadona and Norma Jeane's at Lake Mtirikwe. And we should mention our driver John, who became a real friend during our 2½ weeks together. Actually, we met friendly and supportive people throughout the country; quite a feat in view of the rather strenuous economic situation of Zimbabwe.
Not only did we visit the more famous highlights of the country (Parks and Wildlife, Victoria Falls), Nyati also showed us the roots. We visited an old township in Bulawayo, and we had a walk in a characteristic rural area. We observed the efforts made to save the rhino (unfortunately, here we could have wished for a more friendly guide).
All-in-all, unforgettable holidays that we like to repeat in a not too far future!
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From: The Cemeteries of Osage County, MO by Sharon Kliethermes
Pointer's Creek Cemetery, Osage County, Missouri:
T43N R8W Section 25
Take U.S. Hwy 50 east out of Linn, MO to County road 801 (801 is on the right; 801 is the first road past CC), go 3.1 miles down the gravel road. You will see a sign on the left of the road next to a stone house. Go through the gate, close gate and up the hill past the barn. You might want to ask permission at the house.
This cemetery was inventoried by August Barnhouse of Eldon, Mo.
Surname First Born Died Inscription
Beller Nurse 9/27/1895 8/01/1896 Dau of A. & M.
Blair Francis A. 5/22/1818 2/26/1881
Bogle Julia 1885 1894
Bogle Freddie 1899 1908
Brumble John 1838 1882
Brumble Nancy J. Carnes 1840 1884
Connor Rev. Elijah O. 8/27/1887 Aged 67 years
Cox Louisa 5/28/1831 8/1/1858 Wife of Henry
Curtit Maurine 3/10/1920 6/15/1920 Dau of Bill & Flossie
David J.C. Co. B. Osage Co. M.H.G.
Ferguson Matthew H. 4/18/1837 7/18/1915
Ferguson T.M. 1914 1914 (FDM)
Ferguson Mary 1/30/1898 11/19/1919
Garnes Kattie 4/221871 5/22/1888 Wife of Frank
Hicks Margaret 2/3/1844 7/11/1866 Wife of B.W.
Hill Hariott N. 6/5/1811 3/1/1904 Wife of L.W.
Hufstedler Jacob 5/1/1851 10/10/1899
Jett Joe 9/2/1910 11/22/1912
Jett John M. 1828 2/12/1861
Jett Albert Aged 55 years
Johnson James Co. K. 12 Illinois Cav.
Johnson Alfred Co. D. 18 Iowa Inf.
Lambeth Julia Ann 4/19/1853 Aged abt. 19 years Wife of Wesley
Lambeth Nancy L. Dau of J. and A.P.
Lambeth D.M. 7/8/1817 7/6/1877
Lambeth Nancy 1/20/1815 9/18/1892 Relict of Daniel M.
Lane Thomas Adam 5/91962 7/21/1864 Son of Jasper & Lucy
Lane Bob Lee 10/16/1865 9/12/1869 Son of Jasper & Lucy
Lane Myrtle H. 2/4/1893 2/13/1893 Dau of Dr. John F. & Buena V.
Litter Fanny Abt 1894 Aged about 20 years
Litter Ley Abt 1896 Aged about 30 years
Litter Mariah 8/11/1923 Aged about 68 years
Lockwood 1892 1892 Infant dau
Lockwood Alva Nelson 1898 1900
Lockwood Frankie Lane 1906 1906
Lockwood Amos Gene 1916 1916
Miller Charlott M. 1823 1909
Miller Melissa Ann 9/27/1867 1/19/1910 Dau Samuel & Jane
Miller Emily 6/23/1848 9/5/1848 Dau of John & Lizanna
Miller Sarah Amanda 7/8/1860 2/21/1862 Dau of John & Lizanna
Miller Mary 7/29/1851 10/2/1851 Dau of John & Lizanna
Miller M.J. 7/25/1818 7/20/1881 Wife of Adam
Miller Thomas 7/27/1853 Aged 68 years
Miller Matilda 3/7/1818 1/7/1901 Wife of Jesse
Miller Jesse 7/11/1810 8/2/1888
Monroe Mary 12/13/1896 12/13/1896 Dau of J.L. & Annie
Monroe Cora Ellen 12/16/1909 9/7/1911 Infant dau of Mack & Sophia
Mosley Grandma —— ——
Owens Mary E. 1833 1919
Owens Wm. 1832 1898
Owens Steve —– —–
Owens Georgie Lee 4/25/1891 7/7/1893 Dau of W.D. & Anna
Owens Opel Fern 8/29/1909 7/21/1916 Dau of W.D. & Anna
Parham Mary E. 10/14/1877 9/14/1879 Dau of J.L. & E.
Phelps Cecil Paul 7/11/1891 12/25/1892 Son of C.L. & S.J.
Phelps Dorcus 1/7/1830 1/23/1916
Phelps Marlin M. 3/7/1853 4/14/1886
Phelps James D. 2/26/1896 Aged about 78 years
Phelps James F. 11/12/1866 8/28/1900
Phelps J. Marvin 9/25/1898 6/14/1915
Phillips Opal 12/24/1915 6/7/1919
Potts Mary E. 4/30/1848 4/18/1916
Potts Julia 5/4/1804 3/28/1885
Rand Elizabeth S. 8/26/1809 11/19/1873 Relict of Moses
Rhoads Naomi E. 2/20/1886 7/9/1889 Dau of E. & J.
Rhoads Joel L. 2/19/1879 4/14/1889 Son of E. & J.
Rhoads Owen P. 1815 1875
Rhoads Rice Bessie May 3/5/1891 8/4/1910
Rhoads Jennie 12/6/1875 10/22/1912
Slater Oliver S. 3/8/1850 3/11/1905
Stratton Henry 3/22/1871 3/23/1871 Son of T.F. & S.E.
Williams N.C. 2/25/1855 7/5/1880 Dau of M.J. & A.
Zevely Lebbeus 8/11/1831 4/14/1873 Born in North Carolina
Zevely Thaddeus 12/16/1832 7/30/1867
Zevely Ester Ann 4/11/1840 7/7/1867
Mr. Barnhouse also adds this: "Col. Adam Miller, noted Osage County pioneer, is buried in this cemetery. His first wife was Martha Jane Morris Miller who died in 1881. He later married Charlott M. Lockwood. Col. Miller's grave is unmarked. The story is told that on the way to Missouri from Bledsoe County, Tennessee, his daughter died. Her grave was unmarked and he desired his never to be marked."
*Note: This researcher visited the cemetery in January, 2009
Additional burials found:
Baker, William Carl b. Dec. 17, 1825 d. Sept 11, 1893 same stone Louisey Jenkins b. Dec. 20, 1821
Branson, Sarah 1859-1927
Minor changes from older published transcriptions are reflected in the above listing.
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This 'Schitt's Creek' Trailer For The Final Season Teases Emotional Goodbyes
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By Jessica Wang
It's time to say goodbye to the zany locals of Schitt's Creek. The new Schitt's Creek trailer for the final season teases some wedding planning roadblocks and emotional departures — and we're not OK. Ahead of the sitcom's return next month, Pop TV unveiled a new trailer on Friday, Dec. 20, that offered a glimpse of the beloved town folks' storylines in the sixth and final season: David and Patrick encounter wedding planning troubles, Alexis exchanges an emotional goodbye with her brother, and Stevie prepares to embark on a new adventure of her own.
The bittersweet clip opens with a commercial for the newly-renovated motel. Moira, accompanied by awkward and stiff co-owners Johnny and Stevie, says in the video, "When it's time to lay down your weary head, you'll find comfort and safety at the partially-renovated Rosebud Motel." In the more tear-jerking moments, Patrick shares a moment with his soon-to-be father-in-law, Alexis bids farewell to David as she prepares to leave town, and Stevie seemingly decides to branch out of her hometown and says, "Maybe there's something more out there for me."
The trailer concludes with a voiceover from Johnny: "There is value in these motels," he says. "My family and I have been staying in a motel for the past three years. I wouldn't trade our stay there for anything."
Created by stars Dan and Eugene Levy, Schitt's Creek follows the wealthy Rose family comprised of patriarch Johnny (Eugene Levy), matriarch Moira (Catherine O'Hara), son David (Dan Levy), and daughter Alexis (Annie Murphy) as they move to the small town of Schitt's Creek — their one remaining asset that they once bought "as a joke" — when they suddenly find themselves broke. Originally released in 2015, the sitcom received a cult following upon its arrival on Netflix earlier this year.
Amid the series' success, co-creator Dan announced the show would end after Season 6 back in March. In an interview with E! News at the time, he explained of the decision, "The thought of pushing [the show] past its expiry date for the sake of just being able to do another season — I care too much about our viewers and about our characters to risk taking them farther than they need to be taken."
While fans are sad to say goodbye, Dan promised a satisfying conclusion to the series. At an Emmys "For Your Consideration" event in May, he said of the "simple" yet "impactful" finale, as per Variety, "At the end of the day, all people want out of a series finale is just a really f*cking great episode of your show." Emily Hampshire, who plays the beloved Stevie, echoed these sentiments. "You will not only be satisfied, but pleasantly surprised and hopeful," she told Bustle earlier this month. "I mean even if a fire burns down the whole motel and everyone in the town dies, you're still hopeful."
Schitt's Creek returns to Pop TV on Jan. 7.


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Shrewsbury Market
A Christmas market in The Square, Shrewsbury. Markets are held throughout the year here.
Oswestry tour
A costumed guide shows a group around Oswestry, Shropshire's historic border town.
Shopping in Shrewsbury
Explore Wyle Cop in Shrewsbury with its many varied independent shops and eateries.
Shrewsbury Castle
Take a stroll through the grounds of Shrewsbury Castle and the Shropshire Regimental museum.
Stokesay Castle
Stokesay castle is one of the finest moated manor houses in England and 1 of Shropshire's 32 castles.
A statue of Charles Darwin outside Shrewsbury Library. Darwin is the town's most famous son.
A group explore the World heritage site of Ironbridge, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and home to 10 museums celebrating Shropshire's industrial heritage.
Shrewsbury Dingle
The Dingle is in the Quarry Park, Shrewsbury. Percy Thrower, former Blue Peter gardener used to tend to the flowers here!
Shropshire singers to join musical stars on the Proms and Prosecco at the Park stage (1st August 2019) Read More...
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South Shropshire Family Business Raises Over £3000.00 for Macmillan at Annual Classic Vehicle Day. (25th May 2017)
Eaton Manor Country Estate near Church Stretton held its fourth annual Classic Vehicle Day on Sunday with over 160 classic and interesting vehicles on display, from a Lagonda Rapier to modern classics including a Humber Sceptre, as well as one off specials and an armoured personnel carrier.
Entry was free of charge for exhibiting vehicles as well as visitors, with the £3300 raised from refreshments including a barbecue, bar and afternoon teas, and a tombola, raffle and donation pots. All proceeds will go to Macmillan Cancer Support in Shropshire as part of Eaton Manor's ongoing support of the charity.
There were also a number of craft and gift stalls, as well as special interest groups on display for visitors, including the Telford & District Amateur Radio Society; The Shropshire Linux User Group; The Strettons Model Railway Club and The Shropshire Astronomical Society.
Classic car journalist, Fuzz Townshend, also visited on the day, with many of the exhibitors keen to show him their vehicles.
Eaton Manor Owner, Nichola Cariss, said: "Thank you to everyone who exhibited their vehicles and to all the visitors who came along to admire some amazing pieces of machinery spanning all ages. All vehicles were welcome to exhibit free of charge, the only criteria being that they were much loved by their owners.
"A special thank you to everyone who sponsored the event and supported by donating raffle prizes and giving up their time to help with refreshments, selling raffle tickets and vehicle marshalling, and to all those who came along on the day.
"Thanks to everyone's generosity a staggering £3,300.00 was raised.
"Next year's event at Eaton Manor will be on Sunday, 20th May 2018 – we hope to see you there!"
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11 january 2005, Broken Hill. N.S.W. Australia
NOTHING GOES A LONG WAY
Keith Rangi and the traveling Studio's
Rebirth of a manic photographer,
1968. Four years of photography at the academy in Breda. Influenced by the early studio work of both Edward Steichen and Richard Avedon and the colour used by Art Kane. Ran off to Australia in '72. Worked as builder and photographer. Stayed for two years in a northern Aboriginal reserve (Groote Eylandt). Photography work with Aborigines brought him to the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten (Amsterdam) from '77 to '81. (Visual Communication)
Influences of Diane Arbus, Duane Michaels and Les Krims. Then spent twelve years as theatre photographer for all major companies in Amsterdam and the Netherlands, and did portrait photography on commission. Had scores of exhibitions. Stopped abruptly and concentrated fully on perspective studies and still lifes for a few years. From 1992 to 2003 a deep and thorough immersion in New Media. Can do everything on a keyboard. Had children but was unhappy without photography. Digital restart. Started studying again. Fascinated by the Italian Renaissance. Stumbled upon the cubism of Braque and Picasso. Discovered frescos by Masaccio (1401-1428). Believed that Masaccio was the first photographer, the first theatre photographer no less. Still wrestled with the iconography of Cimabue (1240 – 1302). Was lyrical about the immateriality of digital photography. Saw photographic realism as the blind spot in art and media and of course in photography itself.
Said: "To photograph is to play the piano".
Is unleashed.
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Just Married! A Saudi Man Marries 53 Times in 43 Years in Search of Peace and Stability
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Yeah believe it or not…
A 63-year-old Saudi man, Abu Abdullah has said that over the course of 43 years, he was married 53 times to different women! The interview by a Saudi media company is going viral (for all the right reasons) where the man said that he wasn't acting in this way for any reason but to find peace and stability in his life…
Mr Abdullah is currently married to one woman and has no intention of getting remarried. Most of his marriages were with women from Saudi Arabia. But he also married foreign women during his trips abroad.
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I can't quite believe I'm about to say what I am….I turned 25 today! 25! It hasn't sunk in yet, and I'm refusing to believe its happened. I just can't stop thinking back to when I was in school and literally had my life planned out. I had imagined I would be happily married, and pregnant at 25. I know life doesn't go as planned, and it's not as easy as that, but it just feels a bit surreal to me at the moment. None the less it's something I couldn't stop from happening, and something I just have to face. It's not that I'm bothered about the number, because I believe you're as young as you feel. Its more the thought of where I thought I would be, and where I actually am.
Everyones lives are different, and everyone takes different paths which lead to different outcomes. Im a firm believer of that, so I'm guessing my life now is the path I was supposed to take and the life I am supposed to live. When I think about it (which is what I do an awful lot) my life has taken some big unexpected turns, and this is probably more than likely responsible for where I am today. Yes there may be people who are my age who have more of a plan to where their life is going, but that doesn't mean mine won't all fit into place. My journey is obviously just taking a bit longer to reach its destination…I suppose is a way you could put it.
Being 25 I feel is a 'proper' adult age, but I don't feel like a 'proper' adult…does that make sense? Anyone who has felt like this, will kind of get what I mean by proper. So I feel this is the year I need to get it all together and make some big changes in my life, or not changes, improvements. Do things I love, challenge myself, broaden my horizons, and most importantly live my life how I choose to live it…not how it's 'expected' to go. I didn't really have a plan for this post, as you can probably tell. I just wrote exactly what was in my head as soon as I thought it. 25 is a good age, and a good time to reflect on how life has gone, and how life is going. Happy 25th to anyone who turned 25 like me recently.
Aw Thankyou! So nice of you to comment, and yes I'm more determined this year to do the things I love and want to do. Hope you have a great day on your upcoming birthday ?


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Monthly Archives:April 2020
Beverly Hills City Council, COVID-19, Plastic Surgery
LA County COVID-19 deaths doubled last week, but today is "Back to Botox Day in BH" as the Council on a 4-1 vote passed an urgency ordinance last night to repeal immediately our moratorium on elective and cosmetic surgeries, which we originally passed on March 16 to try to stem the spread of the virus and allow for the conservation of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
Despite the sobering fact that Beverly Hills has the fourth highest rate of infection among all of LA County's 88 cities, for-profit surgery centers in Beverly Hills are free to open today for purely cosmetic procedures and surgeries such as Botox injections, breast augmentations, rhinoplasty and liposuction. The Council did not vote to impose any additional safety measures on medical buildings or for-profit surgery centers, though I have already requested that this subject be agendized at next week's Council meeting.
As the lone vote against the repeal of our March 16 safety measures in regards to elective and cosmetic surgeries and procedures, I indicated that I would have supported clarification that medically important surgeries and procedures such as angioplasties, tumor removals, heart valve replacements and colonoscopies should be permitted (and they were in fact permitted under our previous urgency ordinance if deemed necessary by a doctor) with the requirement of additional and appropriate safety, sanitation and protective measures at medical offices and surgery centers.
However, although the Council could have easily made the distinction between medically justifiable surgeries and cosmetic procedures, it chose not to, instead repealing all local protections from the Match 16 ordinance in relation to medical procedures.
The decision to have permitted elective purely cosmetic surgery in the middle of a pandemic which is worsening in LA County and in which our infection rate is among the "worst of the worst" was both bad policy and irresponsible of the Council. Considering the large number of surgery centers and cosmetic surgeons we have in our City, we have a greater responsibility to protect our Community than simply to point to county and state guidelines, especially when these guidelines are mere recommendations and not mandatory.
Now more than ever, especially if we are unwisely rolling back protections against the spread of the COVID-19, we need to focus on testing and an extensive regime of contact tracing. Sadly, my pleas for more testing and robust contact tracing, which should be key elements in any relaxation of our protections, have fallen upon deaf ears at the Council.
Governor Newsom is said to be working on an executive order which would clarify which medical procedures are permitted. Let's hope a true executive order bans purely cosmetic surgeries very soon until the virus data and the science indicates it is safe to loosen social distancing protocols and to resume such procedures. A binding executive order from the governor would mercifully render our Council's unfortunate decision last night null and void.
Until then, though, it's back to Botox (and breast augmentations and rhinoplasties and liposuction) in Beverly Hills…


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Set! Hut. Hut. Hike! The college football season is almost here, bringing with it all of the excitement of tailgating and touchdowns. For the next few months, athletes across the country will be combining their talents with the hopes of winning a national championship. Behind every catch and tackle on the field is a foundation built of hours upon hours of practice and preparation. The architects of these training regimens are the coaches leading these teams, and no coaches are doing a better job of this right now than Alabama's Nick Saban and Clemson's Dabo Swinney.
They've both led their teams to an incredible amount of consistent success.
They've both driven their players to reach new heights of excellence.
And they couldn't be more different.
For Saban, leadership is all about a meticulous, unemotional commitment to a process. For Swinney, it's about harnessing passion and living in the moment. And you know what? They're both right.
How could cleaning up used Gatorade cups ever relate to running a team in an office? If you're employing the Saban style of leadership, no aspect of the journey towards success is too small. To achieve your goals, the team must be driven by a constant commitment to a well-defined process at all levels.
When it comes to forming a genuine appreciation for his teammates, Dabo Swinney is "all in." While Swinney also preaches gradual progress in order to achieve lofty goals, his commitment to crafting a unique culture with his team goes well beyond Saban's stone cold consistency. With his emotions front and center, Swinney taps into his players potential by painting an optimistic vision for the future. His energy is contagious; who wouldn't be pumped up after seeing their fearless leader bust a move?
Leadership can take a team to success along many different paths. For Saban, that path is paved with solid routine and a dispassionate demeanor; for Swinney, the road is built on relationships and an unapologetic enthusiasm. In any workplace, these seemingly opposing styles can be used at different times and may be occurring simultaneously across different teams.
As a leader, it's up to you to decide when each style is most appropriate. Are you more of a Saban or a Swinney? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
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Get to Know More about Avenue of Sphinxes' Opening Designs
by Ali Abu Dashish
Unforgettable Luxor's Avenue of Sphinxes opening held on November 25th, designs were inspired by the Opet ceremony that was organized back in the times of Ancient Egypt.
However, all designs were not taken identically as today's artists blended slight changes to the original formats with keeping the vibe of the ancient sent.
Mohamed Atiya, the main designer of the parade and Mohamed Hamaki's featured song scenes, said that the process of designing the parade was inspired by the writings of Luxor Temple that narrated the whole details of the parade's route and rituals.
Regarding the three sacred boats, they were taken from the holy trio of Amun, Mut, and Khenso, the gods whom Opet dedicated to. But, the sizes of the new celebration's boats were somehow 14-meter high for each, compared to the original five-meter high boats of Ancient Egypt, to be spotted by the cinematic cameras.
Atiya added that all accessories and lanterns were placed to be on the parade's both sides to imitate the Ancient Egyptian style, the same went with the costumes of the dancers, performers, musicians, artists to be similar to the Ancient Egyptian Opet participants appearances.
Moreover, he explained that the first stage before Luxor Temple and took the shape of the sun, while the other stage before The Ramesseum Temple was designed on the shape of Ankh.
Regarding the performance of the holy lake at Al Karnak temples, he revealed that the execution of the stage was so complex as it took seven days of work as the wooden stage was established beneath the water to create harmony between the dancers on the stage and the water, asserting that some of Opet celebrations were performed inside floating boats in the Nile, and the others were on the land.
Contributed by: Rana Atef
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Square 1 Names Doug Bowers to Serve as President and Chief Executive Officer
The Boards of Directors of Square 1 Financial, Inc. and Square 1 Bank are pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Bowers to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of Square 1 Financial, Inc. and Square 1 Bank ("Square 1"). Mr. Bowers has had a broad career in the financial services industry, including over 25 years of experience with Bank of America and its predecessors, with leadership responsibility for many of that institution's commercial businesses.
Robert Muehlenbeck, Chairman of Square 1's Board of Directors, said, "We are excited to bring on board an individual of Doug's caliber to lead Square 1. The exhaustive effort undertaken by the Board of Directors led us to someone with a proven track record in leading top performing teams. Doug's broad professional background and obvious leadership skills make him a perfect choice to continue to build on Square 1's remarkable success. Doug brings the energy and determination to realize on the opportunity created by the vision of Richard Casey–to create the financial partner of choice within the venture capital community. I know that our friends and partners in the community will welcome Doug."
Mr. Bowers said, "I am delighted to have the opportunity to join Square 1, which serves so many dynamic sectors of the U.S. economy and has been such a success story since its founding. Square 1 Bank is very unique in the banking industry. Its mission to serve entrepreneurs and the venture capital community is extremely important in today's economy. I look forward to working with our dedicated team of banking professionals to build upon Square 1's success and growth."


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5 Times Britney Spears Broke the Law in Her Videos
Britney Spears is one of the biggest music stars of all time. Since 1999, she's consistently set the world on fire with her unique brand of dance pop, but it's her videos that really bring her songs to life. And as a background screening provider, we couldn't help but notice how bad her background check would be if she actually did all the things she pretended to do in her videos. So today, on her 37th birthday, we're looking back at her five most deliciously criminal video moments.
Video: Oops… I Did It Again (2000 MTV Video Music Awards)
Crime: Indecent exposure
So this first moment technically isn't a video, and her behavior here technically wasn't criminal, but her 2000 MTV Video Music Awards performance makes the list for it's pure shock value. Britney starts the performance off in a totally demure business suit and then BAM! She rips it off to reveal a nude-colored bodysuit. While sex definitely sells, we're confident our clients wouldn't want a gorgeous candidate who would go ripping their clothes off in the middle of an important meeting… or would they? Hmmm.
Video: Toxic
Crime: Sexual harassment, theft, trespassing
Britney is in full-on bad girl mode in "Toxic." She starts the clip off as a flight attendant with a penchant for sexually harassing the male passengers on board. She then parachutes out of the plane, trespasses on private property and breaks into a safe. Oh, and she makes time to fit in a motorcycle ride with Tyson Beckford. She's criminal, but efficient. Is that a transferable skill?
Video: My Prerogative
Crime: Reckless driving, trespassing
Britney floors a souped-up muscle car around a sharp curve, loses control of the car and flies into a mansion's pool. There's an exclusive party going on outside, but no one bats an eye as she emerges from the water and does a sexy bump and grind on the hood of the car. Britney party crashes like a boss. Imagine what she could do to amp up this year's company holiday shindig.
Video: Womanizer
Crime: Identity theft, battery
In "Womanizer," Britney's guy is cheating on her, so she takes on the identities of a secretary at his job, a bartender at his happy hour and his limo driver after work, and literally beats the crap out of him all day. He had it coming, but we still wouldn't put Britney in charge of our employee corrective action plan.
Video: Criminal
Crime: Armed robbery, carjacking, assault
"Criminal" is a modern-day take on the classic Bonnie and Clyde story, but waaaay sexier. She's the only person on the planet who could make armed robbery, carjacking and assault look good. Since she's good at spin, she'd probably be a pro at corporate communications.


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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Honored with Inaugural Genesis Lifetime Achievement Award in Tel-Aviv
July 4, 2018, Tel-Aviv -- Today Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, was honored with the inaugural Genesis Lifetime Achievement Award at a dinner ceremony in Tel-Aviv. The legendary women's rights advocate received a glass sculpture of a shofar from Justice Aharon Barak, former President of the Supreme Court of Israel.
"It is an honor to bestow the Genesis Lifetime Achievement Award on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg," said Aharon Barak. "Without a doubt, she is one of the great legal minds of our time; an outstanding Jewish jurist whose fearless pursuit of human rights, equality and justice for all stems from her Jewish values. It is a privilege to celebrate her here in Israel." In addition to President Barak, all sitting justices as well as all former presidents of the Supreme Court of Israel, attended the ceremony in honor of Justice Ginsburg.
Accepting the award, Justice Ginsburg said: "I am a judge, born, raised, and proud of being a Jew. The demand for justice, for peace, and for enlightenment runs through the entirety of Jewish history and Jewish tradition. I hope, in all the years I have the good fortune to continue serving on the bench of the Supreme Court of the United States, I will have the strength and courage to remain steadfast in the service of that demand."
Justice Ginsburg was unanimously selected as the Lifetime Achievement Award honoree in November 2017 by the five Laureates of the Genesis Prize: Michael R. Bloomberg (2014); Michael Douglas (2015); Itzhak Perlman (2016); Sir Anish Kapoor (2017); and Natalie Portman (2018). The Genesis Prize Laureates recognized Justice Ginsburg as "A source of inspiration not just for Jews but for people of all faiths and ethnicities around the world." Unlike the Genesis Prize, the honor does not come with a monetary award.
Former US President Bill Clinton, who appointed her to the US Supreme Court in 1993, sent a congratulatory letter to Justice Ginsburg, saying: "This award is a testament to your remarkable contributions to building a fairer and more just society, and to your lifelong effort to widen the circle of opportunity. … your groundbreaking legal work has pioneered civil liberties and women's rights in the United States. Above all, your intelligence, integrity and dedication to the rule of law have played an invaluable role in shaping our country's forward trajectory over the past quarter century, and I will always be proud to have appointed you to the Supreme Court."
"I am delighted to welcome Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Israel," said Stan Polovets, co-founder and chairman of The Genesis Prize Foundation. "Throughout history, Jewish women have been at the forefront of humanity's fight for gender equality. Today, in honoring Justice Ginsburg as an outstanding daughter of the Jewish people, we also pay tribute to the many Jewish women who have made contributions to gender equality in all aspects of human endeavor. Justice Ginsburg is a pioneer and an inspiration to the next generation of leaders who try to make the world a better place for girls and women around the world."
About U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Justice Ginsburg was born in Brooklyn, New York, March 15, 1933. She married Martin D. Ginsburg in 1954, and has a daughter, Jane, and a son, James. She received her B.A. from Cornell University, attended Harvard Law School, and received her LL.B. from Columbia Law School. She served as a law clerk to the Honorable Edmund L. Palmieri, Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, from 1959–1961. From 1961–1963, she was a research associate and then associate director of the Columbia Law School Project on International Procedure. She was a Professor of Law at Rutgers University School of Law from 1963–1972, and Columbia Law School from 1972–1980, and a fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences in Stanford, California from 1977–1978. In 1971, she co-founded the Women's Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union, and served as the ACLU's General Counsel from 1973–1980, and on the National Board of Directors from 1974–1980. She served on the Board and Executive Committee of the American Bar Foundation from 1979-1989, on the Board of Editors of the American Bar Association Journal from 1972-1978, and on the Council of the American Law Institute from 1978-1993. She was appointed a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 1980. President Clinton nominated her as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and she took her seat August 10, 1993.
Contacts for media inquiries:
US: Alison Rose; arose@genesisprize.org; +1 267-738-0677
Israel: Nadav Berkowitz; Debby Communications; nadav@debby.co.il
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A Brief History of the United States Flag
The United States flag is an intricate part of the great American story, but few know its history. Some people believe that the flag was designed by Francis Hopkinson, a New Jersey congressman, and sewed by Philadelphia resident Betsy Ross. While historians debate these origins, let's go over known facts about the United States flag.
All the symbols on the flag have meaning. The thirteen stripes represent the original thirteen colonies, while the stars signify each of the fifty states. The colors also have meaning, with white symbolizing purity and innocence, red indicating hardiness and valor, and blue representing vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
The flag has inspired many songwriters, including Francis Scott Key when he wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner," James B. Upham and Francis Bellamy when they wrote "The Pledge of Allegiance," and Johnny Cash when he wrote "Ragged Old Flag."
An American flag, made by Annin, made it to outer space when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin placed it on the moon in July 1969.
The flag has its own set of rules that one must abide by to fly it properly. It should be flown from dawn to dusk and put away during inclement weather. If the flag flies during the night, it must always be illuminated.
There are a few locations where the flag is ordered to be flown 24 hours a day. These locations are designated by law or presidential proclamation.
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