Our Republican Central Committee in Kootenai County sponsors a Town Hall meeting once each month during the legislative session, and invites all 9 of the area legislators. Our county contains Districts 2, 3 and 4, so there are three Senators and six Representatives included. Our first Town Hall of the year took place yesterday and the turnout was great! More people came out to talk and ask questions than in most previous meetings, and the energy and interest were high.
After a short intro from each legislator, as we all sat behind a long table with microphones, the questions began. They were respectful and thoughtful, on topics ranging from urban renewal to state employee pay and benefits, taxes and tax cuts, medicaid vs the new PCAP program, Real ID, state vs federal control of Idaho resources, the Oregon standoff, and much more.
The range of questions shows the challenge for any legislator because we are expected to know about such a diverse mix of issues. At the Town Hall, we let those legislators on the related committees answer the particular question, with any of the rest chiming in as desired. The two hours flew by, with another hour to mingle and chat with individuals.
It was a great chance to understand the concerns of our constituents and was a well- organized event by the central committee. Thanks to all who attended!


KENNEBUNKPORT — When the town finally does a revaluation, town leaders agree that some form of relief should be offered to taxpayers unable to carry a larger burden. To that end, Town Manager Larry Mead brought several options to last week's board of selectmen's workshop discussion on the issue.
Presenting a chart of what three other towns — York, Cumberland, and St. Agatha — in Maine have done, Mead offered residents a first glimpse of what Kennebunkport's own circuit breaker program could look like.
"This is for people who have been in their home for a while," Mead said, "and their income hasn't gone up as much as property values."
The town's circuit breaker program would likely be based on the state's own program. Once a person was accepted by the state, they would pick up a simple form at town hall and apply for their refund.
Looking at the program offered in York, Mead said the town offers taxpayers up to 50 percent of the state benefit, with a $500 maximum. There is no age limit for who may apply, but the property owner's house cannot exceed the average value of a home sold in town in the previous year.
"That knocks out waterfront property," Mead said, adding that such a restriction would likely not best suit Kennebunkport.
"It defeats our purpose," agreed Selectman Sheila Matthews-Bull.
Cumberland and St. Agatha had similar plans, with Cumberland offering up to $500 back and St. Agatha $300. Both had age restrictions, which Selectman Allen Daggett said he didn't favor for Kennebunkport, and both required that the taxpayer be a town resident for at least 10 years.
"I like the no age limit of York," Daggett said, "but I'd like to see the residency of 10 years and that it be a primary home."
Mead said he planned to ask the state for further information on its circuit breaker figures, but that he believed the town should anticipate setting aside $100,000 for its own program.
Several town residents brought up concerns during the meeting, including disapproval over age limits, the desire that the town stick to promised refunds whether or not they come up short of funds, worry over school taxes and concern over children forced to sell property they inherited because of rising taxes.
Selectmen plan to continue holding discussions on revaluations in the coming months, with an eye toward asking voters to approve the motion in November. Even if that happens, though, some say they are determined that some sort of tax relief plan be put in place to keep people from losing their homes if their taxes go up.
"I truly believe people who have property should not be penalized because their neighbor sold their house," Matthews-Bull said. "It's not your fault if property values went up. If you're being bumped out of town because you can't afford it, that's not fair."


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US 'sceptical' on N Korea pledges
Washington says it will hold North to promises on nuclear declaration.
03 Jan 2008 08:09 GMT
North Korea has called on the US to end what
it calls its 'hostile' policy [Reuters]
"We don't have any indication that they will not provide" a declaration, she added. "But they missed the deadline and we are waiting to hear from them."
"We're going to keep hammering away at it. We're not lowering the bar"
Sean McCormack, US state dept
Sean McCormack, a state department spokesman, said the US would continue to press North Korea to deliver on its commitments.
"We're going to keep hammering away at it. We're not lowering the bar," he said.
"North Korea has to come out with a full and complete declaration.
"We are still committed to fulfilling our obligations under the agreement, under the idea of action for action," McCormack said, adding that the dismantling of the North's main plutonium-producing reactor was still proceeding despite a delay for technical reasons.
North Korea promised in February that it would abandon its nuclear weapons programme in return for energy aid and political concessions.
In October, it pledged to disable its nuclear facilities and declare its programmes by the end of the year.
And under the watch of US experts in November, it began to disable its sole functioning atomic reactor in Yongbyon – which it shut down in July – along with other facilities.
North Korea did not mention the missed deadline on Tuesday when it issued a statement calling on the US to scrap its "hostile" policies towards the Asian nation.
The US wants the North Korean declaration to address a suspected secret uranium enrichment programme, a sticking point that sparked the latest nuclear standoff in late 2002.
Envoy visit
In an apparent drive to keep the disarmament process on track, Christopher Hill, the chief US nuclear negotiator, will make a "Northeast Asia tour" beginning at the end of the week, McCormack said.
The itinerary for the visit has not yet been released.
At the same time US officials say John Negroponte, the deputy secretary of state, will take up the declaration issue in talks with Chinese leaders in Beijing at regularly scheduled talks in mid-January.
Diplomats had said for weeks that North Korea would probably miss the year-end deadline for disabling its nuclear facilities because a key technical step - removing fuel rods safely from the Yongbyon reactor - could take months.
But according to a report by Japan's Kyodo News, the North has also told the US it is reducing the shifts of workers carrying out the American-financed operation.
A Pyongyang official reportedly warned last week of a slowdown because of a delay in providing the promised energy aid.
The US, Japan and South Korea - members of the negotiations along with Russia, China and the North itself - expressed disappointment at the missed deadline but have been relatively muted in their reaction.

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using Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Metadata;
using Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Migrations;
using System;

namespace SocialAuthMVC.Data.Migrations
{
    public partial class CreateIdentitySchema : Migration
    {
        protected override void Up(MigrationBuilder migrationBuilder)
        {
            migrationBuilder.CreateTable(
                name: "AspNetRoles",
                columns: table => new
                {
                    Id = table.Column<string>(nullable: false),
                    Name = table.Column<string>(maxLength: 256, nullable: true),
                    NormalizedName = table.Column<string>(maxLength: 256, nullable: true),
                    ConcurrencyStamp = table.Column<string>(nullable: true)
                },
                constraints: table =>
                {
                    table.PrimaryKey("PK_AspNetRoles", x => x.Id);
                });

            migrationBuilder.CreateTable(
                name: "AspNetUsers",
                columns: table => new
                {
                    Id = table.Column<string>(nullable: false),
                    UserName = table.Column<string>(maxLength: 256, nullable: true),
                    NormalizedUserName = table.Column<string>(maxLength: 256, nullable: true),
                    Email = table.Column<string>(maxLength: 256, nullable: true),
                    NormalizedEmail = table.Column<string>(maxLength: 256, nullable: true),
                    EmailConfirmed = table.Column<bool>(nullable: false),
                    PasswordHash = table.Column<string>(nullable: true),
                    SecurityStamp = table.Column<string>(nullable: true),
                    ConcurrencyStamp = table.Column<string>(nullable: true),
                    PhoneNumber = table.Column<string>(nullable: true),
                    PhoneNumberConfirmed = table.Column<bool>(nullable: false),
                    TwoFactorEnabled = table.Column<bool>(nullable: false),
                    LockoutEnd = table.Column<DateTimeOffset>(nullable: true),
                    LockoutEnabled = table.Column<bool>(nullable: false),
                    AccessFailedCount = table.Column<int>(nullable: false)
                },
                constraints: table =>
                {
                    table.PrimaryKey("PK_AspNetUsers", x => x.Id);
                });

            migrationBuilder.CreateTable(
                name: "AspNetRoleClaims",
                columns: table => new
                {
                    Id = table.Column<int>(nullable: false)
                        .Annotation("SqlServer:ValueGenerationStrategy", SqlServerValueGenerationStrategy.IdentityColumn),
                    RoleId = table.Column<string>(nullable: false),
                    ClaimType = table.Column<string>(nullable: true),
                    ClaimValue = table.Column<string>(nullable: true)
                },
                constraints: table =>
                {
                    table.PrimaryKey("PK_AspNetRoleClaims", x => x.Id);
                    table.ForeignKey(
                        name: "FK_AspNetRoleClaims_AspNetRoles_RoleId",
                        column: x => x.RoleId,
                        principalTable: "AspNetRoles",
                        principalColumn: "Id",
                        onDelete: ReferentialAction.Cascade);
                });

            migrationBuilder.CreateTable(
                name: "AspNetUserClaims",
                columns: table => new
                {
                    Id = table.Column<int>(nullable: false)
                        .Annotation("SqlServer:ValueGenerationStrategy", SqlServerValueGenerationStrategy.IdentityColumn),
                    UserId = table.Column<string>(nullable: false),
                    ClaimType = table.Column<string>(nullable: true),
                    ClaimValue = table.Column<string>(nullable: true)
                },
                constraints: table =>
                {
                    table.PrimaryKey("PK_AspNetUserClaims", x => x.Id);
                    table.ForeignKey(
                        name: "FK_AspNetUserClaims_AspNetUsers_UserId",
                        column: x => x.UserId,
                        principalTable: "AspNetUsers",
                        principalColumn: "Id",
                        onDelete: ReferentialAction.Cascade);
                });

            migrationBuilder.CreateTable(
                name: "AspNetUserLogins",
                columns: table => new
                {
                    LoginProvider = table.Column<string>(maxLength: 128, nullable: false),
                    ProviderKey = table.Column<string>(maxLength: 128, nullable: false),
                    ProviderDisplayName = table.Column<string>(nullable: true),
                    UserId = table.Column<string>(nullable: false)
                },
                constraints: table =>
                {
                    table.PrimaryKey("PK_AspNetUserLogins", x => new { x.LoginProvider, x.ProviderKey });
                    table.ForeignKey(
                        name: "FK_AspNetUserLogins_AspNetUsers_UserId",
                        column: x => x.UserId,
                        principalTable: "AspNetUsers",
                        principalColumn: "Id",
                        onDelete: ReferentialAction.Cascade);
                });

            migrationBuilder.CreateTable(
                name: "AspNetUserRoles",
                columns: table => new
                {
                    UserId = table.Column<string>(nullable: false),
                    RoleId = table.Column<string>(nullable: false)
                },
                constraints: table =>
                {
                    table.PrimaryKey("PK_AspNetUserRoles", x => new { x.UserId, x.RoleId });
                    table.ForeignKey(
                        name: "FK_AspNetUserRoles_AspNetRoles_RoleId",
                        column: x => x.RoleId,
                        principalTable: "AspNetRoles",
                        principalColumn: "Id",
                        onDelete: ReferentialAction.Cascade);
                    table.ForeignKey(
                        name: "FK_AspNetUserRoles_AspNetUsers_UserId",
                        column: x => x.UserId,
                        principalTable: "AspNetUsers",
                        principalColumn: "Id",
                        onDelete: ReferentialAction.Cascade);
                });

            migrationBuilder.CreateTable(
                name: "AspNetUserTokens",
                columns: table => new
                {
                    UserId = table.Column<string>(nullable: false),
                    LoginProvider = table.Column<string>(maxLength: 128, nullable: false),
                    Name = table.Column<string>(maxLength: 128, nullable: false),
                    Value = table.Column<string>(nullable: true)
                },
                constraints: table =>
                {
                    table.PrimaryKey("PK_AspNetUserTokens", x => new { x.UserId, x.LoginProvider, x.Name });
                    table.ForeignKey(
                        name: "FK_AspNetUserTokens_AspNetUsers_UserId",
                        column: x => x.UserId,
                        principalTable: "AspNetUsers",
                        principalColumn: "Id",
                        onDelete: ReferentialAction.Cascade);
                });

            migrationBuilder.CreateIndex(
                name: "IX_AspNetRoleClaims_RoleId",
                table: "AspNetRoleClaims",
                column: "RoleId");

            migrationBuilder.CreateIndex(
                name: "RoleNameIndex",
                table: "AspNetRoles",
                column: "NormalizedName",
                unique: true,
                filter: "[NormalizedName] IS NOT NULL");

            migrationBuilder.CreateIndex(
                name: "IX_AspNetUserClaims_UserId",
                table: "AspNetUserClaims",
                column: "UserId");

            migrationBuilder.CreateIndex(
                name: "IX_AspNetUserLogins_UserId",
                table: "AspNetUserLogins",
                column: "UserId");

            migrationBuilder.CreateIndex(
                name: "IX_AspNetUserRoles_RoleId",
                table: "AspNetUserRoles",
                column: "RoleId");

            migrationBuilder.CreateIndex(
                name: "EmailIndex",
                table: "AspNetUsers",
                column: "NormalizedEmail");

            migrationBuilder.CreateIndex(
                name: "UserNameIndex",
                table: "AspNetUsers",
                column: "NormalizedUserName",
                unique: true,
                filter: "[NormalizedUserName] IS NOT NULL");
        }

        protected override void Down(MigrationBuilder migrationBuilder)
        {
            migrationBuilder.DropTable(
                name: "AspNetRoleClaims");

            migrationBuilder.DropTable(
                name: "AspNetUserClaims");

            migrationBuilder.DropTable(
                name: "AspNetUserLogins");

            migrationBuilder.DropTable(
                name: "AspNetUserRoles");

            migrationBuilder.DropTable(
                name: "AspNetUserTokens");

            migrationBuilder.DropTable(
                name: "AspNetRoles");

            migrationBuilder.DropTable(
                name: "AspNetUsers");
        }
    }
}

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package com.phonegap;

import java.io.EOFException;
import java.io.FileOutputStream;
import java.io.InputStream;

import org.apache.http.HttpEntity;
import org.apache.http.HttpResponse;
import org.apache.http.client.methods.HttpGet;
import org.apache.http.impl.client.DefaultHttpClient;

public class HttpHandler {

	protected Boolean get(String url, String file)
	{
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		try {
			writeToDisk(entity, file);
		} catch (Exception e) { e.printStackTrace(); return false; }
		try {
			entity.consumeContent();
		} catch (Exception e) { e.printStackTrace(); return false; }
		return true;
	}

	private HttpEntity getHttpEntity(String url)
	/**
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			HttpGet httpget = new HttpGet(url);
			HttpResponse response = httpclient.execute(httpget);
			entity = response.getEntity();
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			byte buff[] = new byte[1024];
			FileOutputStream out=
				new FileOutputStream(FilePath);
			do {
				int numread = in.read(buff);
				if (numread <= 0)
                   	break;
				out.write(buff, 0, numread);
				System.out.println("numread" + numread);
				i++;
			} while (true);
			out.flush();
			out.close();
		} catch (Exception e) { e.printStackTrace(); }
	}
}


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WikiLeaks Releases New Documents Questioning Syria Chemical Attack Narrative
A whistleblower with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), responsible for conducting an independent investigation into the alleged chemical attack in the Syrian town of Douma on April 7, 2018, has presented WikiLeaks with a body of evidence suggesting the chemical weapons watchdog agency manipulated and suppressed evidence.
A prior official OPCW report of the investigation issued last March found "reasonable grounds" for believing a toxic chemical was used against civilians, likely chlorine. Long prior to any independent investigators reaching the site, however, Washington had launched major tomahawk airstrikes against Damascus in retribution for "Assad gassing his own people".
WikiLeks release: A statement from the panel tasked with investigating evidence from a OPCW whistleblower regarding the Douma alleged chemical attack in Syria, April 7, 2018. casts doubts on the accuracy of the OPCW final report. https://t.co/0y1MRStibG
— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) October 23, 2019
WikiLeaks published documents based on evidence presented by the internal OPCW whistleblower to an expert review panel on Wednesday. "The panel was presented with evidence that casts doubt on the integrity of the OPCW," WikiLeaks editor Kristinn Hrafnsson wrote.
An official WikiLeaks press release said as follows:
Kristinn Hrafnsson took part in the panel to review the testimony and documents from the OPCW whistleblower. He says: "The panel was presented with evidence that casts doubt on the integrity of the OPCW. Although the whistleblower was not ready to step forward and/or present documents to the public, WikiLeaks believes it is now of utmost interest for the public to see everything that was collected by the Fact Finding Mission on Douma and all scientific reports written in relation to the investigation."
"Based on the whistleblower's extensive presentation, including internal emails, text exchanges and suppressed draft reports, we are unanimous in expressing our alarm over unacceptable practices in the investigation of the alleged chemical attack in Douma," the experts pointed out.
Panel sees evidence of "unacceptable practices" in OPCW during investigation into the alleged chemical attack in #Douma, Syria on April 7, 2018.https://t.co/ndK4sRzVES pic.twitter.com/CH2RVgBGd9
"We became convinced by the testimony that key information about chemical analyses, toxicology consultations, ballistics studies, and witness testimonies was suppressed, ostensibly to favor a preordained conclusion."
The testimony further revealed "disquieting efforts to exclude some inspectors from the investigation whilst thwarting their attempts to raise legitimate concerns, highlight irregular practices or even to express their differing observations and assessments."
The new information was enough to convince José Bustani, former director-general of the OPCW to conclude there is now "convincing evidence" of irregularities.
José Maurício Bustani, a Brazilian diplomat and the first director-general of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
According to a summary of the latest controversy to cast doubt on the dominant mainstream narrative related to Douma, Middle East analysis site Al-Bab noted Bustain harbored prior doubts:
Bustani was quoted as saying he had long held doubts about the alleged attack in Douma, on the outskirts of Damascus. "I could make no sense of what I was reading in the international press. Even official reports of investigations seemed incoherent at best."
WikiLeaks is calling on OPCW insiders to supply leaked documents relating to the Douma chemical weapons investigation in Syria. https://t.co/mhCaZySijz
— Brian Whitaker (@Brian_Whit) October 24, 2019
Some dissenting officials as well as countries like Russia have accused the international chemical watchdog body, which operations in coordination with the UN, of being politically compromised when it comes to Syria.


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In addition to her long career writing books, reports, and articles about licensing and merchandising, Karen Raugust has written for more than 50 magazines and newsletters (print and digital) about a variety of topics, including:
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Karen has written more than two dozen books and reports. She has authored several research reports for Simba Information, including PreK-12 Testing Market Forecast, Market Opportunities for PreK Instructional Materials, PreK-12 Online Course Market Forecast, and PreK-12 Professional Development Market. She also has contributed to books by other authors and editors, including The Advertising Age Encyclopedia of Advertising for Crain Communications and Contemporary Fashion, American Women Writers, and The Dictionary of Modern Dance for St. James Press, among others.
In addition, Karen has authored a number of books on the licensing business, including The Licensing Business Handbook, The Licensing Letter Food and Beverage Licensing Report, International Licensing: A Status Report, The Global Market for Licensed Preschool Properties, The EPM Fad Study, and many more.
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Steve Russell's "Cultural Interface" Sculpture Project Update
"Cultural Interface" News Update 8/20/21
The Rockport Cultural Arts District (RCAD) would like to clarify information currently in the press and social media concerning its sponsorship of "Cultural Interface," a series of bronze sculptures by renowned Texas artist Steve Russell. Numerous statements that have been made or posted are inaccurate.
RCAD, like the other 48 Cultural Districts in Texas, seeks to represent and promote the diversity of the State through programs, initiatives and projects. Numerous Texas Cultural Districts document and celebrate the contributions of specific neighborhoods or areas in Dallas, Houston, El Paso, San Antonio and others with significant minority populations. In the years since it was designated by the Texas Commission on the Arts in 2016, RCAD has sponsored initiatives about the Vietnamese, Black and Hispanic populations that have been a part of the area's history and culture. And, it has others in its Strategic Plan for the future. Its Board and Advisory Group contain members of both Vietnamese and Hispanic backgrounds, who advise and inform on cultural appropriateness. Its Executive Director, Jennifer Day, is of Comanche descent. RCAD has always sought to include diverse voices of a representative group of under-represented populations.
RCAD's sponsorship of Russell's "Cultural Interface" public art sculpture has been a continuation of this inclusiveness, representing the legacy of the early Indigenous population, as well as those Europeans who also inhabited Aransas County. RCAD did not commission the work, as has been reported; it is however supporting its creation through fund-raising and other management activities.
Russell, the artist who is creating "Cultural Interface," is a lifelong resident of the area and has been friends and colleagues over seven decades with many local Hispanics, Vietnamese and Native Americans, with whom he has consulted about these sculptures, including how local individuals might be included as the art emerges and is installed. These individuals are not part of any vocal activist groups and, for now, prefer to remain anonymous until Russell's plans for the depiction of the Karankawas are finalized. Russell has been a strong advocate for the disenfranchised over his years, helping many Vietnam War and other Veterans negotiate the complex Veterans Administration healthcare system. He is known as a champion of the underdog and under-represented in the area, standing up on a personal basis against racism and injustice. His paintings of Native American peoples and scenes have been positively recognized over the years. The Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport has recently consulted with him on backdrops for an exhibit on Native peoples.
The sculpture design as envisioned by Russell has two components: A series of Europeans representing those who came to the Live Oak Peninsula over its early years, and another grouping of Native Americans. The European designs have been finalized and are currently at a Foundry in the molding and bronzing process. Russell has not yet designed the Native American series. He has commented, however, that they will not follow any stereotypical depictions of Karankawa as either cowering and submissive victims of European colonialism or as warring, cannibalistic and violent Indians. Russell's "Artist Statement" about the project can be found on his website at https://www.steverussellart.com/blog.
In the year and a half in which this project has been in existence, there has been widespread local and regional support with no mention of controversy. Many members of the community at all socioeconomic levels and from many backgrounds have donated to the project financially and through in-kind services. There has also been extremely positive local and regional publicity with no mention of any widespread controversy until recently reported by one outlet. We are hopeful that the press will be responsible in the future in not misrepresenting, sensationalizing or distorting the sentiments of Native American descendants, reaching out to all segments rather than just to vocal activists.
Many complex art works have been misrepresented when they first appeared, with members of the public not understanding the intent or the complexity of the message. Hopefully, as this work is completed and installed, some who have had initial mis-giving's, will see its power. Freedom of artistic expression, like Freedom of Speech, is a basic human right, and we are hopeful that those who criticize Russell and his work will look more deeply at his vision. Both RCAD and Russell welcome further discussion with others. To schedule a meeting, contact Jennifer Day at jdayrose@gmail.com.
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Work is well underway on local artist Steve Russell's Cultural Interface, the sculptures depicting the historic exchange between Europeans and Native Americans. The Aransas County Navigation District (ACND) and Rockport Cultural Arts District (RCAD) are sponsoring the major public artwork, with RCAD taking the lead on fundraising and managing the project.
A tribute to Russell is being planned for July 23 to further recognize the impact he has had on the Rockport-Fulton art scene, and also to continue with fundraising efforts via a live auction. Numerous long-time friends and admirers are also participating in a good-hearted "roast" during the evening event.
RCAD Executive Director Jennifer Day said a group of Russell's colleagues have joined in the effort to help raise money.
"They have been inspired and mentored by Russell for decades, and are working hard to acknowledge all his efforts in helping establish the Rockport Art Association years ago, encouraging their lives as artists," said Day. "This is just another example of how the Rockport-Fulton artistic community has come together to help the area be recognized as a special place for artists and other creative entrepreneurs."
Many artists, who have figured prominently in Rockport's history as an art colony, have donated artwork, including originals and limited edition prints. Artists' families, collectors, and gallery owners are joining in the effort, as well.
The contributions represent aspects of the art colony that have existed since the 1940s. A group of students of Simon Michael, the founder of the colony in 1948, has donated paintings. The families of Jack Cowan, Al Barnes, and Herb Booth, the sporting, wildlife and nature artists, who called themselves The Rockport Gang, have donated prints, as well.
Internationally-known sculptor, Kent Ullberg, a friend and colleague of Russell, has given a sculpture for the auction. Joan Phenix, widow of famed artist Harold Phenix, has provided a significant watercolor to the effort. The granddaughter of famed Texas artist Buck Schiwetz has donated two original drawings and a print representing his coastal scenes.
Artists, area collectors, and gallery owners have also donated work by Rockport Center for the Arts' poster artists, including Change Yarbrough, Angalee DeForest, Al Barnes, Teresa Justice, Hal McCaskill, Russell, and others.
Originals by other local artists include works by Ed Boyd, Elsa Mathews, John Speck, Jamie Speck, John Martell, Popo Cosby, Lorrie Harrington, and Eric Von Seibert.
Maria Nesbit and Pam Fulcher donated original art, as well as many hours to professionally photograph donations.
Two major paintings by Larry Felder have been donated, one by the artist from the Felder Gallery in San Antonio, and a large 5'x7' piece by one of the Felder's patrons and collectors.
Several rare historic prints are being offered, including Jackson Ehrlich's print of the Fulton Mansion, and Ed Fickett's print of the Estelle Stair Gallery/Sorenson Building.
Work from Shirley Farley, Jane Turner, and Rip Harrison, early founders of the Rockport Art Association, are included, as well.
More information about the Russell sculpture project is available at https://rockportculturalartsdistrictcmo/cultural-interface-major-public-art-initiative/.
For updates about the planned "Tribute to Steve Russell", follow https://www.facebook.com/RockportCAD/
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Here's another quick and easy lunchbox treat, adapted from a recipe for carmelitas. Thick and chewy bars loaded with caramel flavour. Deeeeelish!
I used butter caramel bits which hold their shape quite well, but you could use melty caramels or use chocolate chips instead if you want chocolate oats bars instead. Or use both for something closer to a carmelita.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a brownie pan (mine was 16 x 25cm, 6 x 10").
Stir together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
Add the butter and mix it in, then fold in toffee bits.
Press the mixture lightly into the pan.
Bake in centre of oven for about 30 minutes, until the edges are browned. Cut in pan then allow to cool completely.
Perfect as a post-workout snack to recharge.
A healthy recipe with simple ingredients! It would be a good snack while travelling. I am making this before my next road trip.


Do you suspect a building you live or work in may be contaminated with loose-fill asbestos? Are you not sure what to do to find out, or if you should even worry about it at all?
If this is the case, you need to know that loose-fill asbestos is extremely dangerous and you will definitely need to have the property tested. If it is found that you are indeed contaminated then you will then need the use of a loose-fill asbestos taskforce to help.
Getting tested for loose-fill asbestos -- The first thing to do is to make sure that your building is tested for loose-fill asbestos. This will require a testing technician to come to your home or office and collect air samples and material samples from within the walls. These samples will then be taken to a lab to be tested.
Should it be discovered the building is contaminated with loose-fill asbestos, you will then have to meet with a loose-fill asbestos taskforce to discuss your options.
What you will need to do if your building tests positive -- Once your building has tested positive, you will need to meet with a loose-fill asbestos taskforce who will tell you that the property will need to be demolished. They will then discuss all your options, including the time frame, costs and how you will be repaid for your property.
Usually, the property will be bought by local authorities for the going price in that neighborhood and you may also be given expenses so that you can move. While this is a sad thing, especially if you have lived in the home or worked in the office for a long time, it is necessary as continuing to habit a asbestos contaminated space is very dangerous to your health. Click on loose fill asbestos insulation for more details.


On behalf of Harvey & Foote Law Firm posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Thursday, January 9, 2014.
Losing a loved one in a fatal car accident is one of the hardest experiences that any person may face. On top of that, Albuquerque car accidents tend to happen when we least expect them to occur. Although most people escape unscathed or with minor injuries, tragically, people can also be killed -- especially when drinking was involved.
On the last day of 2013, a man from Upper Fruitland was arrested after FBI agents connected him with a fatal car crash. The accident took place on Navajo land on Dec. 23. According to witnesses, the man was trying to pass several cars just before his pickup truck crashed into another vehicle. A passenger in the pickup was severely injured. Although she was transported to the hospital, doctors were unable to save her, and she passed away the following day.
The FBI alleges that the driver's blood alcohol level was .29 percent at the time of the accident. This is more than three times the legal limit of .8 percent in New Mexico. The man's first court date was scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 2.
The facts relating to this accident are extremely sad to read, especially considering the loss of life and the allegations that the driver was inebriated at the time of the crash. Family members of the deceased woman may wish to pursue legal claims against the man who apparently caused the accident. As with other Albuquerque car accidents that involve drunk drivers, the high blood alcohol content of the driver in this case, in addition to his arrest by the FBI, may serve to strengthen any claims for reimbursement of financial damages sustained.


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Női

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Gyorskorcsolya

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Női

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Eredmények
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Negyeddöntő

Az 5–8. helyért

Az 5. helyért

Műkorcsolya

Síakrobatika

Mogul

Sífutás

Férfi

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Síugrás

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Jegyzetek

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