The Tenth Circuit recently affirmed both class certification and one of the largest verdicts issued in the U.S. this year, denying Dow Chemical Company's ("Dow") appeal in a price fixing case related to polyurethane products. In Re: Urethane Antitrust Litigation, No. 13-3215 (10th Cir. Opinion filed Sep. 29, 2014). In contrast to recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, the D.C. Circuit, and other courts that have been viewed as "raising the bar" for class certification, the Dow decision confirms that rumors of the death of class actions have been greatly exaggerated. The danger of a multimillion-dollar verdict based on plaintiff-side expert testimony remains as real as ever.
The plaintiffs had initially alleged that Dow and a group of other polyurethane manufacturers conspired to fix prices for polyurethane chemical products. The other defendants settled, while the case continued against Dow, with the district court certifying a class of buyers based on statistical models put forth by the plaintiffs' expert. A jury found that Dow had conspired to coordinate lockstep price increase announcements and agreed to implement these increases in individual contract negotiations from 2000 to 2003. The jury awarded the plaintiffs $400 million, which was then trebled (as permitted by the Clayton Act) to $1.06 billion. Dow moved to decertify the class, both on the eve of and after trial, both of which motions the district court denied.
On appeal, Dow argued that (1) class certification was improper; (2) the plaintiffs' expert testimony should have been excluded; (3) there was insufficient evidence regarding liability; and (4) the damages award violated the Seventh Amendment.
Relying on Wal-Mart Stores Inc. v. Dukes, 131 S.Ct. 2541 (2011) and Comcast Corp. v. Behrend, 133 S. Ct. 1426 (2013), Dow argued that the district court wrongly certified the class and claimed that (1) the class members lacked a predominant common question because some members had been able to negotiate their own prices; and (2) plaintiffs failed to prove class-wide damages through a common methodology. The Tenth Circuit disagreed, noting that "price-fixing affects all market participants, creating an inference of class-wide impact even when prices are individually negotiated." In Re: Urethane Antitrust Litigation at 13. As such, unlike in Wal-Mart, the district court could reasonably conclude that liability could be determined in a single "stroke" on the common questions of the existence of a conspiracy and its impact.
The court further disagreed that reliance on plaintiffs' expert resulted in "trial by formula" as warned against in Wal-Mart because "liability as to each class member was proven through common evidence [and] extrapolation was used only to approximate damages." Id. at 18. Moreover, the court distinguished Comcast (where the court had rejected a damages theory propounded by the same expert used by the urethane buyers in Dow), noting that the Dow plaintiffs (unlike the plaintiffs inComcast) did not concede that class certification required a method to prove class-wide damages through a common methodology. Further, the court continued, Comcast's procedural setting was different, involving a question of whether the district court could determine that plaintiffs could provide damages on a class-wide basis before trial (unlike Dow, which waited until after the trial to raise the issue). In Dow, because the expert had already identified at trial that nearly all class members had been impacted or overcharged during the alleged period, and the district court used its discretion to find a fit between the plaintiffs' theory of liability and the theory of class-wide damages, the district court knew that common issues of damages had predominated over individual issues.
The Tenth Circuit also rejected Dow's contention that the testimony of plaintiffs' expert witness should have been excluded on the basis of unreliability of the expert's models, concluding that the district court acted within its discretion and Dow's arguments failed to relate to inadmissibility of the expert's testimony. Dow asserted that the expert's testimony was inadmissible because it manufactured supra-competitive prices through "variable shopping" and "benchmark shopping." The court disagreed, finding that this argument bore only on the weight of the expert's testimony, not its admissibility.
The Tenth Circuit also denied Dow's argument regarding insufficient evidence, pointing to evidence of parallel announcements of price increases and testimony from Dow's executives regarding the existence of a conspiracy.
Finally, Dow contended that the district court judgment failed to reflect the jury's finding that it was not liable for alleged overcharges to the class of urethane buyers prior to November 2000, and that instead of trebling the entire damages award, the court should have trebled the damages for each class member individually.
Dow issued a statement expressing its disappointment in the decision, and announcing its intention to seek review of the decision by the Supreme Court if necessary.


WITH brilliant fall foliage and a bracing nip in the air comes the promise of a bright season of entertainment in the state, and changes at some of the traditional fonts of culture.
The Yale Repertory will have its first season under the management of Lloyd Richards, who has replaced Robert Brustein. Mr. Richards has ideas for bringing the company "closer to the many communities in the area, university‐related and otherwise," as he put it.
Part of his strategy is a Winterfest for the 1980‐81 season. "These will be plays in progress — not quite ready for the Rep, but farther along than O'Neill." The reference was to the O'Neill Center, where Mr. Richards has been a staff member and where plays in their infancy are given staged readings before a paying audience.
The Hartman Theater in Stamford is moving to new quarters at 307 Atlantic Street and will open its season Dec. 5 with "The Ribadier System," a Feydeau farce that did well in its tryout at the Sharon Playhouse over the summer. Ticket prices will range from $4.50 to $10.50 and reservations may be made by calling 325‐4466.
Mike Nichols and Elaine May speaking lines written by someone else seems strange, but it is Edward Albee's invective that they are scheduled to fling across the Long Wharf stage as the professor and his wife in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" March 27 through May 1. This will mark their first performance together in 10 years, and they will be under the direction of Arvin Brown, the Long Wharf's artistic director.
The rest of the Long Wharf season includes a revival of Rostand's "Cyrano de Bergerac" May 15‐June 22, and Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" Nov. 15‐Dec. 23, the latter to be directed by Jack Hofsiss, who won a Tony Award last year for his direction of "The Elephant Man" on Broadway. "The Beach House," by Nancy Donohue, has been selected to premiere officially at the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid after a Jan: 3‐Feb. 10 trial run at Long Wharf.
The Hartford Stage Company has reached into Eastern Europe for "Old World," a contemporary comedydrama by the Russian playwright Aleksei Arbuzov, to be seen through Nov. 11. "Damn Yankees," "The Cocktail Party:' and "Ardele," a comedy by Jean Anouilh, round out the schedule.
Another Hartford group, the Producing Guild, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a season extending from Nov. 1 to June 1. The productions include two musicals of the Americana variety —"1776" and "Shenandoah"; a comedy,"Promenade, All," and "The Shadow Box," Michael Cristofer's Tony Award‐winning play.
The music scene around the state will be equally lively in the coming months.
A Charles Ives birthday party has been arranged for next Saturday, consisting of a concert at Danbury High School at 8:30 P.M., devoted to the music of Ives, William Schuman and Otto Luening and played by the American Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jose Serebrier. A dinner in the school dining room at 7 P.M. will be attended by many of the performers and composers and honored guests. Dinner tickets are $25 each; concert tickets are $10. Reservations are necessary and may be made by telephoning the Ives Festival Artists at 792‐4270.
Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" will be presented by the Greenwich Choral Society on Nov. 3 at the State University of New York at Purchase. And the Connecticut Opera Company is to present Puccini's "Madama Butterfly," with Miwako Matsumoto in the title role on Dec. 1 and 3, followed by Anna Moffo, who stars as "The Merry Widow" in English on March 8 and 10, both in Hartford's Bushnell Hall. Sarah Caldwell's Opera New England is also preparing a production of "Butterfly," for presentation Oct. 26 at the Annhurst Cultural Center in South Woodstock. The Norwalk and Stamford Symphonies, which are seeking new musical di rectors, will offer their podiums to some eminently qualified guest conductors throughout the season.
Concertgoers will be able to hear the Stamford under John Covelli, who directed the October concert; and Eve Queler, Roger Nierenberg and Paul Dunkel. The remaining concerts are at 8:15 P.M. in the Westhill High School on Dec. 8, Feb. 2 and April 12. Phone 3225623 for tickets and information.
At the Old Norwalk High School on East Avenue, Zalmen Mlotek will lead the Norwalk Symphony on Dec. 1 and 3, Jonathan McPhee will conduct in February and Jesse Levine will conduct the March 15 and 17 concerts. Phone 866‐1688 for tickets.
The New Haven Symphony will welcome a number of notable guest performers — Gary Graf fman and Lazar Berman, pianists; Pepe Romero, guitarist; the soprano Lorna Haywood, the tenor William Neill and the bass Ara Berberian, appearing together in January. Tickets are available at Woolsey Hall; phone 776‐1444.
The grand old lady of Connecticut concert halls, the Bushnell in Hartford, has worked up a truly impressive schedule in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Visiting symphonies will include the Boston, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Milwaukee and the Dresden State Orchestra. Among the celebrities who will appear with the home‐based Hartford Symphony are Jean‐Pierre Rampal, Yo‐Yo Ma, Gunther Schuller, Lorin Hollander, Jorge Bolet, Ani Kavafian and Ferrante and Teicher.
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony, holding forth at New London High School, exhorts local music‐lovers to "Go no further! Don't drive to Hartford, New York or Boston." It is offering seven concerts, some featuring opera and ballet, through April. Call 443‐2976 for information.
The Berkshire Hills Music and Dance Association is offering a concert series at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville and chamber music at St. John's Church in Salisbury. For details, phone 435‐9290.
For something a little different, try the three‐part series on Jewish music at the Hartford Jewish Community Center. The Voice of the Turtle, a vocal and instrumental ensemble, is present. ing music of the Sephardim — Spanish Jews who have preserved their medieval and Renaissance musical heritage. A chamber‐music group will play works by Bloch, Bernstein and Bartok, and the final concert will offer the Israel Piano Trio — piano, violin and cello. Phone 236‐4571 for tickets and information.
A variety of dance companies will be appearing at the Bushnell under the auspices of the Hartford Ballet Company, beginning with Pilobolus Nov. 2‐4, the Paul Taylor Dance Company March 11‐13 and the Lar Lubovitch Company April 24.
The Hartford Ballet itself will give repertory performances Feb. 14‐16, and present "Romeo and Juliet," with the Prokofiev score played by the Hart ford Symphony May 22‐24. The Hartford and Connecticut Ballet Companies have their separate versions of "The Nutcracker" at Christmas. The Connecticut company has the stage at the American Shakespeare Theater in Stratford Dec. 15 and Dec. 28‐30. The Hartford company holds forth at the Bushnell Dec. 15‐23.
At Mystic Seaport, tickets for the holiday Lantern Light Tours went on sale early in September. Led by costumed guides, the hour‐long tours start out every 15 minutes from 9:30 to 8:15 P.M. Dec. 10 through 21. A series of 19th‐century Christmas vignettes are acted out by performers. Visitors step aboard ship to commiserate with a lonesome sailor on Christmas watch, join in the dancing at a local tavern, eavesdrop on a typical family hanging their stockings and have a word with St. Nick himself.
Tickets are $3.50 ($2 for children) and they must be bought in advance. A cup of wassail (equal parts of rum, brandy and cider, with cinnamon sticks and orange slices) by the fire in the Seamen's Inne and a roast‐goose dinner may top off an early‐American evening, provided separate reservations have been made in advance. The four dining rooms will be decorated in keeping with the season. The telephone number is 536‐2631.
Throughout the year a number of celebrities are scheduled to pop in and out of the state for one‐night stands —Emlyn Williams does "Dylan Thomas Growing Up" on Jan. 12 at the Mellon Arts Center of Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford. And Marcel Marceau makes things perfectly clear without uttering a word in two performances at 5 and 8:30 P.M. on March 3 in the Jorgensen Auditorium at the University of Connecticut.
Poetry‐lovers will be able to hear Erica Jong read Erica Jong at the Westport Library 8 P.M. next Wednesday, or they may prefer the style of Amiri Baraka (formerly LeRoi Jones) at the Ferguson Library in Stamford at 2 P.M. on March 2. Other poets are Robert Pinsky at the Fairfield Main Library at 8 P.M. on Nov. 8, Marge Percy in Darien at 4 P.M. on Jan. 27 and Denise Levertov at 8 P.M. on May 14, Greenwich Library.
The Hurlbutt Gallery of Greenwich Library has scheduled an unusual exhibit for November. It is a new Bible designed by Bradbury Thompson (a local resident who is a leader in the field of design), priced at $2,500 for a three‐volume copy, of which 5,000 are expected to be published, handsomely illustrated with graphics by Josef Albers. The Washburn College Bible was commissioned and produced at that institution in Kansas.


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require 'computer_build/vhdl'

module ComputerBuild
  class State
    include VHDL::StatementBlock

    attr_reader :name

    def initialize(name, body)
      @name = name
      @statements = []
      body[self]
    end

    def self.full_name(shortname)
      ("state_"+shortname.to_s).to_sym
    end
  end

  class Transition
    attr_reader :from, :to, :condition
    def initialize(options)
      @from = options[:from]
      @to = options[:to]
      @condition = options[:condition] || options[:on]
    end
  end

  class StateMachine
    include VHDL::Helpers
    def initialize(name, body)
      @name = name
      @inputs = []
      @outputs = []
      @inouts = []
      @signals = []
      @states = []
      @transitions = []
      body[self]
    end

    def inputs(*rest)
      @inputs = rest
    end

    def input(name, type)
      @inputs << [name, type]
    end

    def outputs(*rest)
      @outputs = rest
    end

    def output(name, type)
      @outputs << [name, type]
    end

    def inout(name, type)
      @inouts << [name, type]
    end

    def signal(*rest)
      @signals << rest
    end

    def state(name, &body)
      @states << State.new(name, body)
    end

    def reset(&body)
      @reset = body
    end

    def transition(options)
      @transitions << Transition.new(options)
    end

    def generate(out)
      representation = entity(@name) do |e|
        e.port "clock", :in, VHDL::STD_LOGIC

        @inputs.each do |pair|
          name, type = pair
          e.port name, :in, type
        end

        @outputs.each do |pair|
          name, type = pair
          e.port name, :out, type
        end

        @inouts.each do |pair|
          name, type = pair
          e.port name, :inout, type
        end

        e.type "STATE_TYPE", @states.map {|s| "state_"+s.name.to_s}
        e.signal "state", "STATE_TYPE"
        @signals.each do |args|
          e.signal(*args)
        end

        e.behavior do |b|
          b.process [:clock, :reset, :state] do |p|
            if @reset
              ifelse = p.if(equal(:reset, '1')) do |b|
                def b.goto(state)
                  self.assign(:state, ("state_"+state.to_s).to_sym)
                end
                @reset.call(b)
              end

              ifelse.else do |b|
                b.case :state do |c|
                  @states.each do |state|
                    c["state_" + state.name.to_s] = state
                  end
                end

                b.if event(:clock), equal(:clock, "1") do |b|
                  @transitions.each do |transition|
                    conditions = [equal(:state, State.full_name(transition.from))]
                    conditions << transition.condition unless transition.condition.nil?
                    b.if(*conditions) do |c|
                      c.assign(:state, State.full_name(transition.to))
                    end
                  end
                end
              end
            else
              p.case :state do |c|
                @states.each do |state|
                  c["state_" + state.name.to_s] = state
                end
              end

              p.if event(:clock), equal(:clock, "1") do |b|
                @transitions.each do |transition|
                  conditions = [equal(:state, State.full_name(transition.from))]
                  conditions << transition.condition unless transition.condition.nil?
                  b.if(*conditions) do |c|
                    c.assign(:state, State.full_name(transition.to))
                  end
                end
              end
            end
          end # process
        end
      end

      representation.generate(out)
    end
  end
end

def state_machine(name, &body)
  ComputerBuild::StateMachine.new(name, body)
end

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Margot Hensler Phelps and Marcus Westley Wilkerson were united in marriage June 21, 2011, in Estes Park, Colo. Margot, daughter of Kay and Michael Phelps and granddaughter of Bill and Sue Hensler of Dolores, is employed by the California Institute of Technology as an optics engineer for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Laboratory. Marcus, son of Glen and Sandra Wilkerson of Austin, Texas, is employed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory as I&T Lead and Flight Systems Engineer. The happy couple reside in their home in Altadena, Calif.


Alfred Freeman Walden is a California licensed dentist in Sacramento Area. His/Her dental license was issued on January 01, 1972.
The dental office of Alfred Freeman Walden is located at 1614 X St, Sacramento, CA 95818.


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Ashland sets MLK Day Community Celebration for Jan. 18
Education, News, Top Stories
A Martin Luther King Day Community Celebration will be held in the Miller Chapel on the Ashland University campus on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The event, which will feature keynote speaker Dr. Marvin McMickle, is sponsored by the Ashland Center for Nonviolence at Ashland University, Ashland Theological Seminary, Institutional Diversity and Christian Ministry offices at AU, and Peace Lutheran Church.
The event also will feature a special performance by the AU Gospel Choir and area children will be recognized for their art work and essays tackling the themes of "Living Together in Peace" and "Resolving Conflict in Today's World."
McMickle, a distinguished church leader and theological educator, will speak on the topic, "Land Where My Fathers Died." McMickle has served as the 12th president of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School since 2011.
McMickle is a 1970 graduate of Aurora University in Aurora, Ill., with a B.A. in philosophy. His alma mater also awarded him the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity in 1990 as well as the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2000. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York City in 1973. That school also awarded him the Unitas Award in 2007. He earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, N.J., in 1983. Princeton later named him a Distinguished Alumnus in the school's bi-centennial year of 2012. He was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1998. In 2010, he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters by Payne Theological Seminary in Wilberforce, Ohio.
He was ordained to the Christian ministry in 1973 at the Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York City where he served on the pastoral staff from 1972-1976. He was pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church of Montclair, N.J., from 1976-1986. While in New Jersey, he served as president of the New Jersey Council of Churches from 1982-1986, as a member of the Montclair Board of Education from1982-1986, as well as two terms as president of the Montclair Chapter of the NAACP. He also taught preaching at New York, New Brunswick and Princeton Theological Seminaries.
From 1987-2011, he was senior pastor of Antioch Baptist Church of Cleveland, Ohio. During that time he led the church in establishing a ministry for people infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. While in Cleveland, McMickle served on the Board of Trustees of Cleveland State University, as president of the Shaker Heights Board of education, and as president of both the local NAACP and Urban League chapters. He was the professor of Homiletics at Ashland Theological Seminary from 1996-2011. He is a member of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga. In the winter semester of 2009 he served as a Visiting Professor of Preaching at Yale University Divinity School.
Those with questions about the event can email the Center for Nonviolence at acn@ashland.edu.
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I don't even want to talk about yesterday's one Premium Play. I was hoping to be able to title this blog "Hitsville, USA" after the Motown Museum in Detroit, but had to go back and change that word to better reflect how the game actually went. I gave the card away for free, but I know most of you would rather I take it back! The Pistons never showed up, Ben Gordon left mid-game (joining Pau Gasol on my fantasy team injured bench, along with Josh Howard and the since-dropped Greg Oden), and Chicago rolled Detroit for the 3rd time in as many tries.
Pistons @ Wizards - Washington by 5 with a total of 197. I mean, man. What can you say about the Pistons? They've lost 13 in a row, Ben Gordon limped off the floor AGAIN, Charlie Villanueva is clearly playing hurt, and they let the Bulls shoot over 60% until garbage time dropped that final number down. This team has hit rock bottom. If it weren't so terribly nauseating, playing Detroit again in this game might be a great value, but at this point, it just doesn't seem like any number of points are enough, and with the public on a little bit of a strong NBA run, taking the Pistons here feels like a disaster. I think it may be time to look for the games with what I like to call "fair" line movement, where the line is moving with the money; nothing fishy, nothing crazy, let's just revamp things a tiny bit, and when sharp money starts dominating again like it did from mid-November to the end of the year, we can rework things again. That's one of the true beauties of handicapping and also one of the most frustrating parts. Things are not the same, ever. You can do what works, and with a long term approach, you will make money, but I believe you can make money faster and shorten losing streaks by being proactive. Right now, comparing your handicapping to sharp money is not the best way to handicap, though long term that will lead to the most success. Still, there is nothing written in the handicapping code of laws that one cannot, if the situation presents itself, grab a play that does not strictly follow those notes. This is one of those games. The Wizards SHOULD, by all accounts, win this game big. They are a distressed franchise, but they have significantly more talent than the Pistons, and they aren't playing on a back-to-back. Unless this line drops precipitously, the Wizards should be able to cover, and I realize that is square beyond square, but right now, squares are cashing, and we should be, too. Everything in moderation, though. Plenty of teams won last night that weren't public favorites, so it's all about being judicious and not getting trapped by factors you didn't handicap. You also have to like the Under here, after Detroit let Chicago put up 120, I can't imagine Washington getting quite that high, and Detroit will continue to score in the 80's, and at most, mid-90's.
Rockets @ Bobcats - Charlotte by 3 with a total of 191. This could actually be a fun one, with the defensive-minded Bobcats going up against the offensive execution-minded Rockets. Houston, after opening the season very strong, have slowed a bit on the road, losing their last 4 games away from home and failing to cover 6 straight. It makes this team an extremely dangerous play on the road. The side also seems to indicate that the Rockets and Bobcats are evenly matched, and I'm not sure I agree with that, as Houston is a robust 21-16, playing mostly in the Western Conference, and the Bobcats are 16-19. I believe we're seeing a larger than average home court advantage here, potentially as high as 4.5 points, given Charlotte's strong play in their home building (13-4 SU, 10-7 ATS), and the aforementioned road struggles of the Rockets, who continue to try to unload Tracy McGrady. Houston is coming off a nice home win over the Knicks, and the issue in this game, to me, is deciding whether that win is a jumping point for the Rockets to get some confidence heading on the road, or simply the product of playing one home game between a couple road contests. I'm inclined to believe Houston plays well in Charlotte, but not well enough. The Bobcats are in their second game of a long homestand, a spot where you generally see teams excel. Charlotte escaped a game with Memphis where they just looked lost in the first half a few days back, but I think we'll get a better full-game effort from the Bobcats here in this one, and I think they have something to prove, having lost 4 straight to the Rockets over the last couple seasons. Houston is hugely a road Under team, and Charlotte is basically 50/50 at home in terms of the total, so I have to lean to the Under early, as well.
Clippers @ Grizzlies - Memphis by 6 with a total of 199. What's it going to take for the Clippers to get some respect, I wonder? This line definitely deserves some attention. This is the 4th meeting between these two teams this year, and the home teams have won every game so far. The Clippers barely nibbed the Grizz in LA in the first game, lost by 15 in Memphis, won by 10 in LA, and now they're back, with the Grizzlies clearly shooting for a split. Still, I don't know if I'd call this a typical revenge spot, because I feel like the strong recent play of the Clippers might give them the gusto to try to take the season series. I believe both teams play equally hard when comparing motivation. The Clippers have been playing very well of late, and that's what makes this line a bit confusing. They've won 5 of 6 games, covering the spread in all 6. Admittedly, the recent surge has come at home, where the Clippers have improved to 12-8, and their road record of 5-10 remains fairly disgraceful, and I think that's what oddsmakers are counting on. The Grizzlies have been surging, just like the Clippers, but they've been doing it both at home and on the road, but they do remain a much tougher nut in their building. The Clippers are an awful 1-9 ATS against the Southwest conference, so this isn't their best spot, and I have to lean Grizzlies, if only because this line looks outrageously high. I can be swayed on this one. The total is interesting to me, as well, since we've seen some line-bouncing. The first game had a posted total of 201, and it went Over, the second game went Under 199, the third game went Under 197.5, and now this one seems to have crept back up. I lean Over.
Lakers @ Spurs - This line is OFF. A showdown! This should be a fun one, and I'm just glad I'm still in Los Angeles, so I get to watch it on some sort of standard cable channel. Believe it or not, these teams haven't played yet this year, so we don't have any revenge angles to work on. The Spurs haven't played the Lakers all that tough over the last year or two, but something about this meeting feels different. The Lakers are so banged up right now, with Kobe's finger only getting worse, Pau Gasol likely out another week or two, Ron Artest now has 2 sore feet and a memory issue, Lamar Odom is getting over gastritis, and on and on. Andrew Bynum is playing better in Gasol's absence, but other than that, and other than the Lakers dismantling the weak, pathetic Bucks, the Lakers look awfully worse for their wear. So it goes with the Spurs, though, that as Manu Ginobili plays, the team plays. He is coming off a nice game against the Nets, but Manu will have his hands full going against the likes of Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest, and dealing with Odom and Bynum when he tries to go to the rim. I'm extremely curious where this line opens up, and I have to think that the Spurs open as tiny favorites. This might be one of those games where the value is barely on San Antonio, but almost anything can happen. I have to like the home team, though, since they remain a very tough club in San Antonio (16-6 SU, 12-9 ATS), and the Lakers, one of the League's best road teams last year, are 8-5 SU away from home, but only 4-9 ATS, so they're just not covering. I lean Spurs, but let's get a look at the line. I also expect a defensive game - the Lakers are clamping down, and I just don't see either team really wanting to get into a track meet.
Magic @ Kings - This line is OFF. I have to think it's Vince Carter-related, though who the hell knows these days with all the injuries piling up for every team. In any case, the Magic may have gotten their act together in the last game, absolutely leveling the Hawks to snap a 4-game losing skid. This game in Sacramento kicks off a 4-game Western Conference road trip that heads to Denver, Portland and LA (Lakers), so this is one of those times that Orlando better get it together, or they might be looking at another 4-game losing skid. Obviously, the Denver game is going to be a rough one, heading east into the altitude extremely late, then having to deal with the mostly-healthy Nuggets on zero rest. And honestly, I'm inclined to just wait and take the value in that game. This first game of the road trip we're likely to see a strong effort from the Magic because they know just how brutal tomorrow will be when they have to deal with a rested Denver team (I thought about making a mile high club joke here, but felt it was in poor taste once the sentence was done). Anyway, back to the game at hand. The Magic have decent value right now, though the 32-point win over Atlanta helped chop some of that off. The Kings continue to tease bettors with tough losses, though they did finally pull off an intense comeback over the Nuggets in their last home game. I'll be quite curious to see where this line opens. I have to believe Orlando will be a small favorite, and we'll all be tempted to jump back on Sacramento, but if Orlando is getting a run going, I'm not really all that excited to step in front of a freight train. I do think there may be some value in the total, though, since Orlando stepped up their defense, they haven't been shooting well, and the Kings have been dealing with some outrageously inflated lines.


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Top 12 reasons to vote YES on Proposal 3
Re-posted from the Michigan Environmental Council
Election time is often called "silly season" with good reason. And in the homestretch between now and Nov. 6 you'll see ample evidence of that.
But we need your help in cutting through the static to secure passage of a vital, progressive voter initiative, Proposal 3, which would ensure 25% of Michigan's electricity comes from clean, renewable sources by 2025.
The proposal works for Michigan on every level. Renewable energy is less expensive than its alternatives, creates tens of thousands of good jobs that can't be outsourced, reduces dangerous pollutants that poison our natural resources, and protects our vulnerable populations from unhealthy power plant emissions.
All indications are that Prop 3 will be a close vote. There is no substitute for face-to-face discussions that cut through the misrepresentations and outright lies being presented by Michigan's utility companies in their massive effort to defeat Proposal 3.
MEC's "12 Questions" document below distills key facts about the 25% by 2025 plan. We hope you will share it, and use it as a reference for discussions with your friends, relatives and neighbors.
1. What will Proposal 3 do?
Proposal 3 requires that a minimum 25 percent of Michigan's electricity come from clean renewable sources including wind, solar, biomass and hydropower by 2025.
The proposal explicitly states that utilities cannot raise electricity prices to comply with Proposal 3 by more than 1 percent in any given year. It has been projected that it will cost the average residential ratepayer about 50 cents a month to begin with, but in the long term will save ratepayers money.
2. Why put this in the constitution?
The Michigan Constitution is much different from our federal Constitution. It was designed to be a living document that reflects our values, and is designed to change with the times. That's why it requires we vote every 16 years on whether to hold a convention to rewrite it.
There have been 69 amendments offered since the latest version was adopted in 1963. The people approved those 32 times and voted against them 37 times. Those amendments have addressed everything from exempting food from sales tax, to the minimum drinking age, to allowing stem cell research. Importantly, the voters always have the final say.
A major advantage of putting 25 by 2025 in the Michigan Constitution is that utilities cannot use their political influence to sway the Legislature and bypass the consumer protection measures, such as the 1% cap on rates in any given year.
Right now, Michigan is locked into outdated and expensive energy sources like coal for our electricity. But the Legislature won't act because they have sold out to the big oil and coal companies, DTE, Consumers Energy and their lobbyists. The Oakland Press said, "To reject the proposal just because it entails a state constitutional amendment just further empowers wealthy lobbyists like those working for the utility companies."
3. Why are oil companies involved?
We use a small amount of oil to generate electricity. More importantly to oil companies, we spend over $500 million a year for diesel fuel to move the over 35 million tons of coal from Western states to Michigan to burn in our power plants. So transition to cleaner energy not only makes Michigan more energy independent, it makes the United States less reliant on oil from overseas.
4. What kinds of jobs are expected to be created by Proposal 3?
Proposal 3 specifically states that the legislature should enact incentives to encourage the use of Michigan workers and Michigan made goods. A Michigan State University study determined that Proposal 3 will create at least 74,000 Michigan jobs that can't be outsourced. Construction jobs account for more than 30,000, and operation and maintenance more than 40,000.
There will be another 40,000 jobs related to manufacturing the parts required to build the renewable energy facilities. With Michigan's manufacturing talent and know-how, Michigan could capture 50 percent of that manufacturing market, increasing the number of jobs to 94,000.
5. The CARE for Michigan group claims that the cost of Proposal 3 will be more than $12 billion and cost families "thousands" of dollars. Is that true?
These claims by the utilities are false. Michigan residents spend over $10 billion each year on electricity. Passage of Proposal 3 will result in investments of around $10.3 billion (CARE inflated that number) in Michigan by the utilities or private investors. Those costs are spread among four million customers and over the 25-year expected life of those assets.
The utilities also fail to subtract avoided costs from their total. For example, we spend $1.5 billion each year to buy imported coal. We'll keep some of that money here, instead, which is a significant savings to Michigan residents and a significant offset to the renewable energy investment.
The language of Proposal 3 also puts a permanent cap on the cost of compliance with Proposal 3 at no more than 1% per year. Because it is in the Constitution it cannot be bypassed by the utilities or the legislature. That cap would limit the amount any family would pay to about $10 a year. A recent report projects that Proposal 3 will cost about half of that, or about 50 cents a month but will save money in the long term.
6. How can we count on power when the wind doesn't blow and the sun isn't shining all the time?
That is not a problem for users because homes and businesses are connected to a regional electric grid that gets electricity from many sources. Existing 'backup' generating capacity – both within Michigan and elsewhere on the regional grid – is more than capable of filling short-term gaps in supply. Those other sources will be able to meet our needs when an insufficient amount of Michigan renewable energy is available. There are now five different states (Hawaii, Colorado, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota) that are already producing more than 20% renewable energy. Grid operators in those states have had no trouble managing the variable load. As more and more renewable resources are added to the grid, the less variable they become overall.
7. Do we have enough wind and land to meet 25 by 2025?
Yes, and more. Michigan needs to build only 4,600 megawatts of electricity generation capacity from renewable energy. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Michigan needs to harness just 8% of the more than 54,000 MW of high-quality, land-based wind generation potential of the state. Michigan also has more sunny days than Germany, one of the world's leading producers of solar energy.
8. How much renewable energy does Michigan currently use?
Michigan currently gets just 3.9 percent of its electricity from renewable sources. Meanwhile other states are moving ahead, including Iowa, whose renewable energy use is at 23 percent, and Illinois, whose 25 percent by 2025 goal is saving businesses and families there $176 million, according to the Illinois Power Agency. Michigan currently gets 60 percent of its electricity from coal, all of which is imported from other states. Just to purchase coal, Michigan sends $1.5 billion a year – and the jobs it creates – to other states.
9. How will this improve public health?
Using more wind and solar energy will reduce pollution and give Michigan cleaner and healthier air and water. The dirty coal plants that provide 60 percent of Michigan's electricity emit dangerous levels of mercury, sulfur dioxide and arsenic, which are linked to heart disease, childhood asthma, lung disease and premature death. That exacts a terrible emotional toll on families, and a financial toll that is reflected in higher health insurance premiums and medical costs. The Michigan Nurses Association endorses Proposal 3 because our children deserve a cleaner Michigan.
10. Are DTE residential customers treated differently?
DTE residential customers are currently paying $3 a month for renewable energy surcharge, but should only be paying $1.60 a month based on how much power they use (36% of the power, and paying 69% of the surcharge). Consumers Energy residential customers only pay 52 cents a month. Proposal 3 would eliminate the current system of per meter surcharges that creates this unfair treatment, immediately lowering the bills of DTE residential customers.
11. Why aren't the utilities supporting Proposal 3?
For them it comes down to money and control. They make more money burning coal and want to continue to do so even though Michigan families are paying huge rate increases caused in part by the rising prices of coal delivered to Michigan. That cost has increased 71 percent in the last four years. Coal pollution also contributes to asthma attacks, respiratory illnesses and premature heart attacks. They oppose this ballot measure because they cannot control the voters like they are able to control the legislature.
12. Critics claim that Proposal 3 is not flexible enough. Is that true?
If Proposal 3 passes the legislature will pass implementing language to set the timeline for utilities to transition from the 10% currently required to the 25% which will be required by 2025. That timeline will be set with input from all interested parties. They are also required to establish incentives for Michigan workers and Michigan made parts and components to the renewable energy facilities used. If utilities have trouble meeting the interim standards the legislature will be able to change them. Under Proposal 3 if the costs are too high, utilities will be given longer to meet the standard to keep any potential increase in rates below 1%.
The proposal also leaves 75% of Michigan's electric generation open-ended, giving utilities and regulators a relatively free hand at planning the new generation sources that we will need.
Find copies of the reports referenced above at:
Jobs: http://www.environmentalcouncil.org/mecReports/MSU_Jobs_Report_25x25.pdf.
Costs: http://www.environmentalcouncil.org/mecReports/25by2025-ImpactonUtilityRates.pdf
Visit the Proposal 3 website: MIENERGYMIJOBS.com
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Should businesses consider Open Source POS?
The POS is the lifeblood of a business, and that means you need to choose one carefully. There are a ton of options out there, but if you want to save money, adapt to changing business needs, and keep up with technological advances, you would be wise to consider an open source system.
An open source POS, where the source code is exposed for your use, offers significant advantages over a proprietary system that keeps its code rigidly under wraps.
Open source systems play well with others. Their ability to integrate and connect with third-party products from accounting and customer relationship management software to order management and inventory systems makes them an attractive proposition for business owners who need to expand beyond the feature set of a proprietary POS.
-Faster development: Another advantage of open source systems is that they are often backed by a large community of developers who are continually building new functionality and improving on old features.
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School of Rock - Hummersknott pupils take to the stage
STUDENTS at a North-East secondary school closed out the summer term with a bang by throwing an all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza to celebrate the end of exams.
The Hummersknott Academy College Music Festival showcased incredible talent from all of the school's five colleges, as students electrified the audience and did their best to impress the judges.
Dozens of the Darlington school's brightest stars took part in the festival, which consisted of a music-themed art exhibition, a choir sing-off, a dance contest, and a battle of the bands.
Despite fierce competition and many rousing performances, there could only be one winner, and the Music Festival Cup went to the overjoyed students of Cuthbert College.
Aimee Clarke-Davies, Hummersknott's Head of Music, said: "The festival has been just amazing. This is why we're music teachers – to see the passion and enthusiasm the students have when they perform."
Winners were chosen by a panel of guest judges, which was composed of Elizabeth Wood, a singing teacher with Durham Music Service, and two former Hummersknott pupils who have gone on to train as professional dancers, Chris Pilbeam and Louis Baxter.
Elizabeth said: "What an absolute treat for the senses it's been for us. It's been absolutely amazing to see all the talent they have at Hummersknott.
"We particularly love the way the students all encourage each other and support each other, even though they're in competition.
"The quality on show has been incredibly high, especially considering the students put the acts together themselves in under two weeks. It's just phenomenal."
Students were also treated to a surprise performance by the Hummersknott staff band, The Educators, who performed a unique rendition of Pharrell Williams' feel-good hit, Happy – and even returned for an encore!
The final standings were:
Art contest – 3rd Wyvern College, 2nd Ketton College, 1st Cuthbert College
Choir contest – 3rd Ketton College, 2nd Wyvern College, 1st Cuthbert College
Dance contest – 3rd Cuthbert College, 2nd Ketton College, 1st Stephenson College
Battle of the Bands – 3rd Ketton College, 2nd Wyvern College, 1st Quaker College
Overall winner – Cuthbert College


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Certain individuals – those with the right credentials, experience, and personality – are attracted to contract work for several reasons. Independent consultants are among the most well-paid professionals in the fields of Records Management and Information Governance. Whereas practitioners are limited by a single company's compensation policy, freelancers have uncapped earnings potential. Furthermore, contractors work on a variety of projects for different types of companies for a specified period, which can be fulfilling for those who enjoy new challenges, along with the occasional change of scenery. Finally, freelancers have more flexibility than company employees do; for example, a contractor might work for six months during the spring and summer and take the next six months off if they so choose.
Competition for open positions within established RIM/IG consulting firms is notoriously fierce. Established consultancies often focus on a specific client profile (for example, some cater primarily to law practices) that otherwise qualified applicants may not have experience in. Furthermore, established RIM/IG consulting companies tend to be top-heavy, meaning upon obtaining employment even a very seasoned practitioner is relegated to a junior title, responsibilities, and compensation. Barriers to entry such as these lead some to forge their own path ahead.
Seems obvious, right? If you start a business, it requires a name. Consider placing "Consulting" after the name (some companies substitute the term "Solutions"). Whatever name you decide upon, you'll want to ensure it is available in the state where you will be licensing your business. To do this, go to the business licensing website for your state and perform a lookup/search. You may also want to perform a domain name search as well so that your proposed business name synchronizes with a future online presence.
Your next step is to incorporate your business. It is your choice if your business will be a sole proprietorship, limited liability company, or an S or C Corporation. There are legal, and tax considerations for each so choose wisely.
To incorporate, simply go to the Secretary of State's website in the state where your business will be headquartered, fill out the registration forms, and pay the required fees.
Your registered business will need its own state and federal tax identification numbers.
Register online with your state's Department of Revenue to obtain a state tax identification number.
You will register online with the Internal Revenue Service to obtain a Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN).
It is very likely that a business license is required to perform commercial services in your city and state.
Your state's online business licensing service is where you will register (and pay for) your local and state business licenses.
If you as a business owner are a member of a minority group, are a veteran, have a disability, or can otherwise be classified as belonging to a disadvantaged group, you may want to certify your business as such. Certification sometimes provides specific benefits when bidding on government contracts.
The certification process varies by state. Perform an online search to find out how you can certify your small business as "disadvantaged." Keep in mind this process may have costs associated with it and could require a lengthy application process.
You do not want to make a mistake when it comes to insurance. Your consulting practice will need, at minimum, liability coverage and errors and omissions (E&O) coverage. Sit down in person with an experienced broker to find the right level of coverage for your startup.
As your own employer, you are also responsible for securing health insurance. For some, a spouse's coverage will do. For everyone else, there are individual health insurance plans. Open enrollment periods are typically in October or November. Research the coverage available in your region and select a plan that fits your needs.
As an independent contractor, you are 100% responsible for seeking out and signing new business. Your marketing materials (such as business cards and brochures) will make or break a first impression. Stand out from the rest of the pack by maintaining a polished and professional presence. Your firm should have a professional logo, a dedicated phone line, a mobile-friendly website, and an email address linked to the website's domain name.
Begin by researching your competitors. Study their marketing materials and see what works and what doesn't. Team with an experienced graphic designer and web developer to craft a visual image that evokes competence and professionalism.
Ask others to proofread your copy and provide critical feedback; your written words must effectively speak to your customers' needs, including the ones they didn't even know they had.
It is important to know that when it comes to presentation, every detail counts – from the colors on your logo to the simplicity of your webpage to the way your business cards feel in a customer's hand. If your brand is "off," your customers will not take you seriously and your business will suffer, so spend as much time and energy as necessary to create and deliver top-notch content.
Be sure to establish a bank account specifically for your business. Even though you may be a one-person shop, your personal account is not an appropriate place for business funds, especially if you're using a third party to assist with tracking revenue and expenditures.
Unless you enjoy accounting and have the time to crunch numbers (which, once you get the ball rolling, you will not), you may want to consider investing in a payroll service and bookkeeper. Paying a third party to assist with finances is a wise decision, mainly because local, state, and federal taxes are due periodically. A one-hour meeting each quarter with your bookkeeper to discuss expenses will likely pay for itself come tax season.
As a new consultant, consider seeking the advice of a trusted mentor. Those who have been in the industry for several years can provide valuable information to flatten the learning curve.
Now that you are your own brand, marketing your business becomes an everyday activity. Consider using social media and online advertising to attract eyeballs to your webpage – the more views, the better!
But keep this mind: face to face interaction is still the number one way to build and maintain relationships that lead to new clients and business opportunities. When you have the opportunity, attend networking events to meet as many new people as possible and catch up with existing contacts. Build rapport through pleasant conversation. Remember to follow up with new prospects and old colleagues alike, always with the intention of fulfilling their specific needs.
Finally, as your business grows, you may need to take on contractual partners and/or employees. This is where running a business becomes exponentially more complicated. Spend as much time as necessary to understand labor laws, as well as contractual language/obligations. At this point, you may even want to retain an attorney to assist you with making prudent decisions and avoid legal pitfalls.
Again, this list of practical considerations is not intended to be comprehensive, but it does provide you a basic outline of steps when starting off as an independent RIM/IG consultant.
Whatever path you choose to take, I wish you the very best on your journey.
About the Author: Rome Williams, CRM, is a University of Washington graduate and Certified Records Manager. He specializes in electronic records management, with a focus on developing technologies and enterprise system implementations. He has served on the Board of Directors for both the Oregon Chapter and Greater Seattle Chapters of ARMA International where he advocates for individual and collective action to elevate the RIM profession.
For more information on this topic, or to contact the author, please visit www.avicennaconsultingllc.com.


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Jean Monnet Lecturer, Law Faculty and Department of International Relations, Hebrew University, Jerusalem. President of the Israeli Association for the Study of European Integration. I would like to express my gratitude for the research assistance of Carmel Shenkar and Asaf Shamis and for the most helpful comments of Moshe Hirsch, Lior Herman, Amichai Magen and the anonymous referee. I am also grateful for the generous support given by the EU under the aegis of the Jean Monnet Action, by the Leonard Davis Institute for International Relations, the Hebrew University and by the University Institute for Diplomacy and Regional Co-operation, Tel Aviv University. The usual caveat applies. For a legal examination of the concept of approximation of laws in the Euro-Mediterranean context, see G. Harpaz, When East Meets West - Approximation of Laws in the Euro-Mediterranean Context, 43/1 CMLR 1 (2006). Comments to gharpaz@mscc.huji.ac.il are welcome.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles County district attorney's office declined Thursday to file felony charges against Sean "Diddy" Combs for a confrontation last month at the University of California, Los Angeles, where his son plays football.
District attorney spokesman Ricardo Santiago said the office decided instead to turn the case over to the Los Angeles city attorney's office, which could file lesser misdemeanor charges.
No charges have been brought against the 45-year-old hip-hop mogul for the confrontation June 20 at UCLA's athletic facilities in which police said he wielded a piece of weight-room equipment called a kettlebell.
The "Bad Boy for Life" rapper said he was defending himself and his son.
He was arrested for investigation of assault with a deadly weapon, battery and making terrorist threats. He posted bail and was released from jail hours after he was taken into custody.
"We are thankful that the district attorney rejected felony charges in this matter," defense lawyer Mark Geragos said. "This case never should have been part of the criminal justice system to begin with."
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UCLA officials have said little about the confrontation except that no one was seriously hurt. A UCLA spokesman said the school had no comment on the district attorney's decision.
"This is an unfortunate incident for all parties involved," head football coach Jim Mora said shortly after Combs was arrested.
Combs' son Justin Combs is a redshirt junior defensive back on the UCLA football team, which has been working out on campus. He has played in just a handful of games in his three years with the team.


TimeOut have revealed their list of 50 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World – and Leith was on it!
From morning till night, you'll find funky food and drink, laid back entertainment and a diverse bunch of friendly locals in Edinburgh's slightly less frenetic neighbour.
Brunch at Ostara is as colourful as it is delicious!
Start the day with a stroll to work up an appetite for brunch. There are plenty of gorgeous cafes serving fresh produce, often sourced from small local suppliers and producers. Favourites include Ostara in Coburg Street for their divine Mushroom Baked Egg, Bramble Muesli and pancakes. Both Rocksalt Deli in Constitution Street and Café Truva on The Shore serve cracking Turkish breakfast as well as the Scottish version. The I Love Scotland breakfast bap from Printworks Café includes a very special bonus ingredient – tattie scone!
Leith is renowned for its Michelin-starred chefs so, if you're in the mood for a blow out, book The Kitchin in Commercial Quay or Martin Wishart on The Shore. Seafood lovers come from miles around to savour mussels and more at Fishers, The Ship On The Shore and The Shore. Yes, they're all on The Shore by the Water of Leith! Go continental at Tapa (yes, tapas!) and Domenico's cosy Italian or munch a sourdough pizza at East Pizza, Commercial Street.
Leith has a nice line in traditional pubs decked out in polished wood, brass and tiles. The Persevere on Easter Road is a favourite with football fans and the Central Bar at the foot of Leith Walk has pub rock bands on most Friday and Saturday evenings. If cocktails are your thing we can thoroughly recommend a scrummy Cardanomnom in the Lioness of Leith. Sunday afternoons often see jazz duos and trios take up residence in pubs all over Leith – with great meal deals and cut price drinks at the likes of Sofi's Bar and Finn & Bear.
The showstopping buildings of Edinburgh draw the crowds but connoisseurs of built environment will find plenty of interest in Leith. The Ocean Terminal complex was designed by Sir Terence Conran. Both Cables Wynd House and Linksview House are classic examples of post-war Brutalist architecture that have recently been listed Category A by Historic Environment Scotland. Cables Wynd House, known locally as 'the Banana Flats' due to the distinctive curve of the building, featured in the original Trainspotting movie. Stepping further back in time, A-listed Lamb's House was reputedly first port of call for Mary, Queen of Scots,when she arrived in Scotland from France in 1561. Currently owned by conservation architects Groves-Raines, it's a private home and office but invites the public in on Open doors Day in September.
As soon as one quirky shop or café closes, another one opens in its place. This fluidity is one of the characteristics that makes Leith so vibrant and attractive. As a port, it also has a long history of diversity. Over the years, citizens from all over the world have arrived by boat and love it so much they stayed. Now they arrive by plane and help start new enterprises from Scandinavian bars to Sikh Temples. Recent additions include Casa Amiga, a Portugese café on Leith Walk, Crolla's ice cream parlour on The Shore and carnivore's delight, The Chop House on Constitution Street.
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This morning, I woke up to the horrible news of Chinua Achebe's passing. Weird, how just yesterday I had ordered his latest book "There was a Country", a memoir on the Biafran war. My goodness, how can Achebe be gone? I have all his books in my home library. Just yesterday, I was talking about how great his sense of humor was. My goodness, I was dreaming about reading more books from Achebe. What kind of thing is this?Chinua Achebe, you have inspired me… you have made me want to be a blogger… You have made me want to be a writer, an activist, and a truth speaker … hopefully, one day I will write books as funny as you did.
Here is a peace I wrote about him back at the very beginning of my blog: see… he was the first article I published in my 'Great Literature' section. Chinua Achebe: A Writer like No Other.
Africa has lost one of its foremost thinkers and great writer. Chinua Achebe will long be remembered for al his work. He inspired many.
Trulie Gifted Author. With him, Africa definetely a stunning voice. R.I.P Pa'. Your memory will remain everlasting.


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Argentina legend Diego Maradona has been appointed manager of Mexican second-tier club Dorados de Sinaloa.
It follows the 57-year-old's appointment as chairman of Belarusian Premier League side Dinamo Brest on a three-year deal in May.
A World Cup winner in 1986, Maradona played 91 times for Argentina between 1977 and 1994 and also managed his country from 2008 to 2010.
Dinamo's press officer said it was "unexpected news" for them.
"We have learned about this from the media and we cannot comment until we clarify the situation," Olga Khizhenkova told BBC Russian.
"We are trying to contact Maradona's managers, but they are not responding yet – because we are in different time zones, I think.
"No-one has annulled Maradona's contract with Dinamo Brest, and it is still in force today."
His last club job was with Al-Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, which ended in April.
Mexican newspapers claim Maradona had been hired to replace Francisco Gamez, who was sacked as coach on Thursday.
The club issued a short video on their social media channels with the messages "Welcome Diego" and "Make it a 10", Maradona's shirt number as a player.
Dorados were formed in 2003 and had Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as a player for six months in 2006.


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Local homeless ministry plans massive January outreach
December 29, 2022 Monique Roth Featured, Newsletters, St. Charles Parish
Janice Blocker's mission is personal. In 2017 she started the Proverbs 14:31 Homeless Ministry to bring hope, comfort and the love of Christ to the homeless – all things she said at one point in her life she desperately needed.
"I was homeless off and on until I was 9 or 10," she said, explaining her parents and siblings lived in a car for most of her childhood. "I recognized how mean people can be to the less fortunate … it's terrible to be a little girl with matted hair and to be walking into a church looking for help … I still carry it … those are things that stick with people."
Blocker moved to St. Charles Parish as an adult, and her time volunteering at St. Charles United Methodist Church led her to start her ministry. The name of her organization refers to Proverbs 14:31 in the Bible, which states "Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God."
"We recently became a 501(c)(3) non-profit, so that is a big deal for us because it allows us to apply for grants," Blocker said. "We have a board now and we are hoping as a 501 to expand. We would love to serve families in St. Charles Parish … that is a goal of ours. We would also like to have funds set aside to help send homeless people home to families or friends."
Blocker said her organization is now planning for their winter event on Jan. 21, for which donations are now being accepted. Top needs include winter caps, mittens, coats, pop-up tents, sleeping bags, socks, individually wrapped food and snack items, first aid kids, pre-moistened washcloths, belts, and womens' sanitary items. Thinner coats work better for layering, Blocker said, and added that the only other clothing item needed are jeans.
Drop-off locations include St. Charles United Methodist Church and Anytime Fitness in Destrehan. Blocker has also created a Facebook event page titled "Proverbs 14:31 Homeless Ministry's Winter fundraiser," where details and a place to donate money.
"I will gladly pick up cash donations and buy gift cards and get supplies," Blocker said. "We are also desperately in need of a place to store supplies."
As part of the winter event, Blocker said she also hopes to give out as many Christmas gifts as she can to the homeless population.
"I'll never forget one year we gave out gifts and I had a woman in her 40s with tears in her eyes that told me this was the first Christmas present she had gotten in three years," Blocker said. "Ever since I heard that I always do something for Christmas. Sometimes people will look able-bodied, but that doesn't mean that they're ok and that they can get a job or hold a job. Most of the time it is severe mental health issues … we don't always know what's going on by just seeing someone. No one would ever choose to be homeless."
Blocker said anyone interested in donating items, money or their time can contact her at 504-510-0999, Janiceblocker51@gmail.com or through the Proverbs 14:31 Facebook page. Checks made out Proverbs 14:31 Homeless Ministry can also be mailed to 54 Ormond Place in Destrehan. The zip code is 70047.
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Laura Gaudet White, was born in Luling, LA on August 9, 1927, and passed away on January 24, 2023. […]


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Fannie Mae Turner Graham 1888 – 1974 – part 1
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In the late 1970's after my grandmother Fannie died, I asked my mother, Doris Graham Cleage, to tell me what she remembered about her family. This is one of the first pieces she wrote me. Later she wrote about her grandmother and her grandmother's sisters. My mother died in 1982 at 59 from uterine cancer so I never got to talk to her about what I found out. I am so glad she wrote her memories for me when she did. Because it makes such a long post, I have decided to break her story up into 2 parts.
Jennie holds Daisy. Fannie in white. 1892
Mother said she was born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1888, but Daddy said she was born in Hayneville a small town not far from Montgomery. I think he was right from the way the above exchange went. She was the first child of Jennie Virginia Allen Turner and Howard Turner. Jennie T. must have been about twenty when Mother was born. I know nothing about the circumstances of the birth. I heard Jennie T. speak many times on how "no good all men are" but I never heard her say a word about childbirth. Mother never said anything about it either, although she had a very difficult time delivering Mary Vee.
Mother's sister Daisy was born about two years later. I know very little about their childhood except that they spent most of it in their Grandfather Allen's house (which was in Montgomery) because their father died when Mother was about four and Jennie T. had to work to support them. It was a big house, Mother said, with a big porch around two sides and pecan trees in the big backyard. She never used the words "happy" or "unhappy" to describe her childhood and I have the feeling that it was happy on the whole. She told several incidents:
Their Grandfather took care of them while Jennie T. worked and when they were bad, he told Jennie T., who would sometimes spank them. Mother said she told Daisy to cry loudly when Jennie T. spanked them and so make the spanking short and not too hard. She said this worked! (This always surprised me because I never thought of Mother as a person who ever consciously manipulated people. Whenever she told this…and she didn't mention it until she was in her eighties…she looked very pleased with herself.)
Everyday her Grandfather swept the backyard "smooth as silk" (it was dirt) and told Mother and Daisy not to set foot on it. (I hope this was just part of the yard and they had some space left for play, but I don't know.) They got spanked with the flat of his saw if they made footprints on it. Mother said they would play on it when he dozed off, not realizing their footprints would give them away.
On Sundays they could do absolutely no work at all. Dinner had to be cooked the day before and could be warmed up. They couldn't even sew a button on. They all went to the Congregational Church (black, of course) every Sunday morning. In the afternoons, Mother had to read the Bible to her Grandfather who would often doze off during the reading. Mother would get up and play and watch and run back if he seemed to be waking up.(I don't know if he still did carpenter work at this time. Mother said he was a good cabinetmaker and would make furniture for people. I don't know if this is all he did or if he also built houses or what. But I do know he made cabinets, tables, chairs, beds and whatever. I don't know if he had money enough…I doubt it…to just stay home at this time of if Grandmother supported them all.)
Jennie T.'s Grandmother, whom Mother called Nannie, lived in the house and Mother used to heat water and help her soak an arthritic foot. I don't know if Jennie T."s mother was still living then.
Mother had hair like mine. Daisy's hair was thinner and more curly than wavy. Jennie T. liked to curl it and would get up early every morning to curl Daisy's hair around a broomstick. I guess she braided Mother's but I don't really know. When Mother and Daisy walked through Montgomery to school, Daisy always stopped at the town pump and held her head under it while Mother pumped until the curls were gone. No one else at school had curls, so Daisy didn't want them either. Mother said they were often frightened on their way to school by herds of cows being taken to pasture. (This was the Big Town?) They always liked school and did very well. They went to a private school staffed and run by good Congregational white folks from New England for black students. They never went to public school. Both graduated from Alabama State Normal (high school). Mother was second in her class. The school got her a scholarship to Fisk University, but she decided not to accept it and went to work to help Jennie T.
Continued here – Fannie Mae Turner Graham 1888 – 1974 Conclusion
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Julie Goucher says:
I have just been over to part 2. What a lovely story across the two pages. Wonderful memories and recollections. I smiled at the bit of the spanking, and shouting loud so it didn't last long. I read the comment about sitting in the black section of the bus and being told to move to the white section and it truly begs belief doesn't? yet it happened and reminds me of the book The Help by Kathryn Stockett or Stockard, I can not quite remember.
Segregated buses didn't end until after the Montgomery bus boycott, which involved Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King and thousands who refused to ride for a year. That was in 1955 – 1956. I was about 10 and I remember that.
Here's a link to information about the Montgomery Bus Boycott. I didn't realize it was just a few months after Emmett Till was lynched for "whistling at a white woman". http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/story/02_bus.html


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Lady Day – The Many Faces of Billie Holiday
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Lady Day - The Many Faces of Billie Holiday
Given the often inextricable relationship between art and suffering, it's no coincidence that Billie Holiday, popularly acclaimed as jazz's greatest (if not technically best) female singer, was also one of its most tragic figures. While both triumph and tragedy are covered in this hourlong documentary, we are mercifully spared excessive details about the more sordid aspects of Holiday's life (her drug and alcohol addictions, her disastrous relationships with abusive men) in favor of careful consideration of her music. Testimonials are offered by those who played with her (pianist Mal Waldron and trumpeters Buck Clayton and Harry "Sweets" Edison), were influenced or inspired by her (singers Carmen McRae and Annie Ross), or worked with her (producer Milt Gabler). Together, they paint a portrait of a woman who was both tough and vulnerable, sad and defiant, an unschooled musician who became a supreme innovator.
Fairly or not, documentaries like this one will inevitably be compared to Ken Burns's Jazz, especially when they contain some of the same material, as is the case here. But while Lady Day doesn't always benefit from the comparison (actress Ruby Dee, reading from Holiday's autobiography, and narrator David Smyrl race through their lines as if they've got a train to catch), it surpasses Jazz in one vital respect: instead of constantly interrupting the music with voiceovers, Lady Day offers some of Holiday's few performances on film or TV in their entirety, including "Strange Fruit," her graphic and disturbing song about Southern lynchings, and "Fine and Mellow," in which a visibly and audibly deteriorating Holiday is backed by Lester Young, Ben Webster, and other jazz immortals. –Sam Graham
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On Saturday May 16, 2015, during the Leadership Team meeting, we inaugurated the new Congregational House in Rome. It was an important celebration of this new chapter in the life of our Congregation, founded 170 years ago in Aachen.
We felt profound communion with all the daughters of Mother Frances who came before us, and with those who today are living the charism on five continents – and with the Associates, collaborators, friends and the brothers and sisters whom we serve. As a concrete sign of this communion, we connected via Skype with communities and associates in the USA, Italy, Brazil, Senegal and the Philippines. Those who could not Skype sent messages and called by phone. A diverse international group of sixty people: SFPs and Associates, brothers and sisters from other religious communities, employees, friends, collaborators and neighbors, joined us in via Calandrelli to attend the ceremony.
"Today we welcome everyone to the new Congregational House of the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor. I feel truly blessed to be here with you today. Over the decades of our history, many members of our Congregation have witnessed such changes, driven by the same challenge: to find the best path to sustain one another in love, giving our life for the good of the Congregation, and offering dignity and support to the poor. Today it is truly an historic moment, a moment that we hope future generations will remember as an experience of faith guided by the Holy Spirit. This inauguration offers us an opportunity to celebrate our history and welcome and integrate this new "sacred space" into our Congregation. We are grateful that you are with us today and we thank you for your support. We are grateful for the welcome our Community has been given here in Via Calandrelli. With your support, we feel at home! Thank you from the heart for your gift of life and love."
After the prayer, Sr. Licia and the Councilors gave their guests a guided tour of the Congregational offices, then the festivities continued with outdoors with refreshments. Everyone was given a small card to commemorate this new moment in the life of our Congregation. The card bore the words of Mother Frances: "This tree belongs to you, thus care for it always!" May her wish and blessing accompany and protect us.


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Protest tonight at 'arms dealers dinner' in London
The event brings together MPs and representatives of the world's biggest arms companies.
A protest will take place from 18:30 this evening (23 January 2019) outside Grosvenor House in Park Lane, London, when it hosts the Aerospace, Defence & Security Group's (ADS) annual dinner. The ADS is an arms industry trade body that represents most of the world's biggest arms firms.
The event, which costs £225 per head for members and £450 for non-members, will include a keynote speech from former Home Secretary Alan Johnson. Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) has written to Johnson urging him to reconsider his attendance, but has received no reply.
The event will be attended by politicians from across the House of Commons. In 2015 CAAT obtained a copy of the final guest list and seating plan, which included over 40 MPs.
The companies that have paid for MPs to attend previous events include many that have profited from the Saudi-led bombing of Yemen.
BAE Systems is Europe's biggest arms company. It produces the Typhoon aircraft that is being used by Saudi-led forces in the bombardment of Yemen. It is currently in negotiations to sell another set of fighter jets to the regime.
Raytheon makes the Paveway IV bombs that are being used by Saudi-led forces in the bombing. They are produced in the UK and have been linked to attacks on civilian targets.
According to the company website "Northrop Grumman has been heavily involved in the training and development of the Saudi military personnel, most notably providing technical services for the Ministry of the National Guard."
Andrew Smith of Campaign Against Arms Trade said: "Many of the companies in attendance have armed and supported the Saudi-led bombing of Yemen. While Yemen is being starved, the arms dealers will be swilling champagne, cosying up to politicians and trying to sell even more weapons.
"Alan Johnson is a respected public figure and should not be speaking at such a grotesque event. He should not be using his reputation to legitimise and enable those that profit from war and conflict."
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InReview – Issue 31
InReview, Issue 31 / By aerisman
House of Cards: Confessions of an Enron Executive by Lynn Brewer with Matthew Scott Hansen; Virtual Bookworm.com, 312 pp.
Lynn Brewer worked at Enron for three years in a variety of roles encompassing risk management, e-commerce, and financial derivatives. She is presently the chairman of the International Society of Ethics Examiners. Her self-published book is available through the usual channels.
Brewer is relatively effective at translating a difficult subject into a fast-paced, easy to follow story line. Her book presents a believable, sad commentary on corporate politics at its worst, aided by a lack of internal controls and an ethical climate that made Enron's downfall inevitable. Though anyone with experience in a large company can understand how some of these events can happen on a really bad day at the office, House of Cards describes the worst day imaginable, repeated over and over again.
Despite this book being interesting to read, it has some weaknesses. First, the subtitle is misleading, as Brewer's roles at Enron seemed to be at the lower management level, not the executive level. Perhaps "A View from the Trenches" would be more credible. Similarly, the back cover refers to Brewer's background in accounting and law. Yes, she worked in support in these areas, but has no college degree or professional credentials. To her credit, she's clear about this in the text.
In the opening chapter, she documents her difficult background of broken family relationships, broken marriages, job losses and the like. We are set up for some naive responses to various work situations, and indeed this is the case. Further, much of the "office gossip" in the book would be best left unstated. Perhaps Harper Collins decided the book didn't meet its publishing standards, rather than the plot implied by the banner on the book's cover: "The Book Harper Collins Signed Then Refused to Publish!"
In spite of all of this, the book offers insights about Enron (or any company without reasonable financial and ethical controls) that make it worth reading. Lynn Brewer was an observer who gives us a rough sketch from the inside of Enron. But as with any rough sketch, much of the content may be the result of the artist's interpretation.
Reviewed by Al Erisman
Accountability: Freedom and Responsibility without Control by Rob Lebow and Randy Spitzer; San Francisco, Berrett-Koehler, 2002; ix, 258 pp.
Rob Lebow is chairman of the Lebow Company and co-chairman of Tomorrow's Workplace, Inc. He has authored and co-authored several books. Randy Spitzer is executive vice president of Tomorrow's Workplace. He has been involved with corporate training at Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, AT&T and Saudi Aramco.
The book's premise is spelled out in the title. Accountability is accomplished by giving people freedom and responsibility. "Stop managing people and treat them like adults. Only hire people you trust and then trust them. Create a workplace that encourages and demands accountability; and if you have dead wood in the organization, it's management's fault–do something about it."
The book is written in narrative style. Several strangers meet on a train from Denver to Los Angeles. Compartment assignments and table assignments for meals throw just the right people together, enabling a discussion of business principles. Though not to the level of The Goal by Eliyahu Goldratt and Jeff Cox (the best of the narrative style business books, in my opinion), the story makes the read interesting and fun.
The sequence of conversations enables the authors to lay out their premise, illustrate it, and then respond to a series of objections. They build a good case for treating people well and driving fear out of the workplace. The key points are all summarized in tables and lists, making it easy to walk away with the fundamental principles.
I have three criticisms of the book. The first is minor. The hero of the story (a retired CEO turned consultant) is too perfect, turning the book into a hard sell. He is kind, wise, old, experienced, and even more, considerate of the waiters and support staff on the train. "Let's let the staff clean up our table so they can take their break," is one of many examples (p. 91). He has no doubts about his vision, and sees no ambiguities or difficulties in his proposals.
The second criticism is more substantial. The authors propose throwing out all incentive based systems, all performance reviews, even all job descriptions. People should define their own work processes and create their own job descriptions, they argue. I believe the authors are correct at one level, where the person doing the work knows more about it than anyone else. But complex products like software or automobiles require a higher-level architecture that cannot be accomplished "bottoms up." No doubt they are aware of this distinction, but it is missing from the argument.
Finally, it seems strange for a book on this subject, written in 2002, to have no mention of Enron or other ethics scandals of recent years. The authors would likely regard these environments as chaos rather than the kind of freedom they are describing. However, if I had been sitting at the table on the dining car, this is one of many issues I would have raised. Ethics is not a subject distinct from accountability, but tightly woven with it.
In spite of these criticisms, however, this book should be read and studied. The ideas are important. While the book raises more questions than it answers, the ensuing discussions may be a significant part of the book's value. I highly recommend starting these discussions with this book.
Terminator 3 (T3): Rise of the Machines directed by Jonathan Mostow
The Terminator mythology explores our preconscious fear that we'll one day be destroyed by the technology we've created. This third film in the series takes place on "judgment day" (title of the second film), the day the machines destroy human civilization. What T3 amounts to is a mega-budget demolition derby between two terminators sent from the future–an evil one that with supermodel looks (Kristanna Loken) and an older one reprogrammed to be good (Arnold Schwarzenegger). The two terminators fight over the life of John Conner (Nick Stahl), a wayward construction worker destined to lead humanity's future victory against the machines, but only after he marries his junior high school sweetheart who happens to be a veterinarian.
OK, this should start sounding a bit silly. And it is. Though some critics have dubbed T3 as "headier" than the other two, it really isn't. T3 doesn't even address a basic question that's central to its own premise. That is, "why are the machines bent on destroying their creators?" The answer is in their programming. The machines "rise" out of a military computer network called "Skynet"–a failsafe system designed to stay on-line no matter what. So what's the greatest threat to such a program? As with any software, human error. Therefore, to prevent such error, the threat must be eliminated. As evil as they appear, the machines are only doing what humans programmed them to do. In other words, human error created a program whose purpose is to eliminate all possibilities for human error, and therefore all humans–a conundrum that reflects the idea that destructive technologies are only extensions of our own imperfections. Since T3 seems to ignore the thoughtful implications of its own storyline, it's worth seeing only if you're curious about how many buildings and vehicles can be destroyed with a $165 million dollar budget. At this, T3 is a smashing success. But don't expect much more.
Reviewed by Gerard Beenen
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