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Frothy Diplomacy: What Beer Will Obama Choose for White House Meeting?
The president hopes to ease race-relations tensions over a cold beer.
BySCOTT MAYEROWITZ
July 28, 2009— -- The easy part for President Obama might have been getting Cambridge, Mass., police Sgt. James Crowley and Harvard University scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. to accept his invitation to the White House for a beer.
Now comes the hard part: finding just the right beer for the occasion.
Does the president choose a lager for Thursday's gathering? A porter? Maybe a wheat beer? Does he pick something light to help the men with the Washington, D.C., summer heat?
Whatever the president picks, it is likely to be closely watched and could even help propel a lesser-known beer into the mainstream.
"In the summertime people want something maybe just a little bit lighter, more refreshing. They're not going to go for a heavier stout or nut brown," said Steen Sawyer, general manager of John Harvard's Brew House a few steps away from Harvard's campus in Cambridge.
Donna Brazile, an ABC News political consultant, suggested Boston-brewed Sam Adams. The beer is sold everywhere from police bars to academic haunts.
"Honestly, I am a wine drinker and find common ground with beer could be tough," Brazile added. "Who knows, the two might decide to have iced tea. It's hot outside."
Choosing a drink is not an easy decision for politicians. During the heated Democratic primary in Pennsylvania Hillary Clinton pounded back a shot of Crown Royal whiskey and chased it with a beer. Obama visited a sports bar and sampled a Yuengling after making sure it wasn't ''some designer beer.''
This time around the president might instead choose to highlight a beer from his hometown of Chicago.
Goose Island, the city's largest brewery, provided the only beer at Obama's election night celebration in Grant Park, according to Anthony Bowker, the brewer's chief operating officer.
Beer From Obama's Hometown
That night, 3,000 bottles of Goose Island's 312 Urban Wheat Ale and Honker's Ale were at the celebration. The brewery was started in 1988, at the beginning of the craft beer resurgence and is made using water from Lake Michigan.
"We're rooting for the home town," Bowker said. "We'd be, naturally, absolutely thrilled. It's a point of pride for us that Chicago beer is known outside the region."
The company sells its beer mostly around the Midwest but started to distribute to Washington after Obama's victory.
"Goose Island beers are available in D.C. now," Bowker said. "And it's all on the coattails of the president."
The presidential choice could provide a big bounce for any beer maker. A presidential endorsement -- official or not -- sticks in people's minds.
Ask anybody what Bill Clinton ate during the 1992 presidential campaign and they are likely to mention McDonald's. And Michelle's Obama's selection of a J.Crew wardrobe brought the company massive spikes in orders, especially of outfits she has worn.
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, when asked by reporters at a briefing Monday about the beverage choice, noted that Obama hoisted a Budweiser at baseball's All-Star Game earlier this month. Granted, however, the game was in St. Louis, home of Budweiser.
Gibbs also noted that Crowley told the president he was more partial to Blue Moon.
"It's widely know that people have sat down together over a beer to resolve differences and disputes. We're happy to know that beer continues to be a beverage that brings people together for fellowship and our beer Blue Moon may be considered for the occasion," said Julian Green, a spokesman for MillerCoors, which owns Blue Moon.
"Blue Moon is a classic style of beer that is artfully crafted with an inviting twist and would be great for any occasion when people want to connect for a lighthearted moment," Green said.
Blue Moon Might Not Make White House Cut
Blue Moon, however, could be a problematic pick for the Democratic president, because while it is marketed as a small craft beer, it was actually created by Coors and today owned by MillerCoors. The Coors family has been a long-time supporter of the Republican party. Additionally, the AFL-CIO ran a decade-long boycott of the company's beer in the late 1970s and early '80s.
Gates told The Boston Globe over the weekend that he was partial to Red Stripe and Beck's. But both of those are foreign beers. The White House only stocks American beers, under a tradition dating to the Johnson administration.
Budweiser isn't a slam dunk either. Some could argue that the beer is no longer an American beer after being bought out by Belgian-Brazilian beer giant InBev, maker of Hoegaarden, Leffe and Stella Artois.
Devin Dinneen, general manager of Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub in Cambridge's Kendall Square, the bar that Crowley was in Friday when the president called, inviting him to the White House for a beer, offered some perspective.
Dinneen said Sam Adams Summer Ale "is a good seller in the warm weather" but that pub also sells a fair amount of Guinness, being an Irish bar. He also suggested Magners Irish Cider.
"It's a nice summer drink with a bit of ice," Dinneen said.
He was there on Friday when Crowley and some other police officers were eating lunch and Obama called.
"They're regulars at the bar because the [police] station is right around the corner from us in Cambridge," he said.
But Dinneen couldn't say any particular beer that Crowley likes to drink. The New York Post reported that he had a Blue Moon during the call. But Dinneen said the sergeant was drinking "orange juice, I think."
So what beer would the manager of Crowley's bar choose if he got to go to the White House?
"I would have the most expensive beer I could order, I suppose," Dinneen said. Or just "maybe a cold pint of Guinness."
The Best Presidential Beers
Matt Simpson, who goes by the nickname The Beer Sommelier, provides craft beer consulting for individuals and businesses and writes the "Ask Beer" column for Beer Magazine, said his first choice would probably a Hennepin Farmhouse Saison from the Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, N.Y.
"It would probably be the single beer that would go with just about every course served," Simpson said. "So, if I could just choose one, it would be that one because it pairs remarkably well with salads and cheeses but has enough body, heft and flavor to balance out other richer, heavier entrees."
Simpson said Sam Adams -- with its very wide range of beers for all tastes -- or Goose Island would both be great choices.
"There are many great craft beers that are made right here in the United States that have lots of flavor, aroma and complexity that would give them lots to talk about besides race relations," he said.
But he urged Obama to stay away from the larger, mass-produced beers.
"They're uninteresting beers," Simpson said. "They're very light. They're crisp and refreshing and thirst-quenching. But that's really about it. There's no depth of flavor, no big aroma, no character."
But perhaps that lack of pizzazz is just what Obama needs to get through what could be a very awkward meeting.

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Tarcisio Vincenzo Benedetti (28 October 1899 - 24 May 1972) was the Italian Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lodi from his appointment by Pope Pius XII on 11 November 1952 until his death on 24 May 1972.

Benedetti was ordained a Catholic priest on 17 July 1927. He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Sabina-Poggio Mirteto on 10 June 1949 and was ordained titular Bishop of Ierichus on 3 July 1949.

He was appointed bishop of Lodi on 10 July 1952.

Bishop Tarcisio Vincenzo Benedetti died on 24 May 1972, at the age of 72.

Resources
Profile of Mons. Benedetti www.catholic-hierarchy.org
Official page of diocese of Lodi

1899 births
Bishops of Lodi
20th-century Italian Roman Catholic bishops
1972 deaths
Clergy from the Province of Bergamo

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Lollipops Takapuna has two separate outdoor areas and three separate indoor spaces, catering to children at each age and stage of development.
Outdoors we have an infants and toddler play area, where our children can explore safely at their own calm pace, as well as a preschool area, where our older children enjoy more challenging activities.
This caters for children from birth to approximately 18 months. We have a ratio of one teacher to four children, which means we have a maximum of eight babies per day. We follow each baby's established routine from home and cater for their individual needs in every way. During this stage of a baby's development we encourage self-discovery which is why our babies regularly enjoy heuristic play and an environment that provides opportunities for exploration with all the senses. We enjoy listening to songs, nursery rhymes, waiata and music from different nations. Our programme is based on Te Whāriki, the New Zealand early childhood curriculum that fosters children's holistic development.
We'll ask you if your child had a good night, what time they woke up and if they've had something to eat or drink. This information is important as we follow each child's individual routine.
Sleep Time: If your child requires a morning, midday or afternoon rest, our teachers will confirm specific times, based on your child's routine.
Your child will enjoy a hot meal from the menu. If they're not on solids, bottles can be given at specific times and in addition to solid meals. Our cook also prepares food especially for our babies, taking into account the different stages of feeding and the introduction of new foods.
Planned and free play: Throughout the day your child will be involved in different activities and experiences e.g. sensory play, music, and movement, puzzles, heuristic play, gross motor skill play, and painting. This allows your child to experience self-discovery and open-ended play, encouraging them to learn at their own pace, with the support and guidance of their teachers.
Depending on what time your child wakes up, we will provide them with afternoon tea from the menu. If your child requires a bottle the educator will confirm specific times for this.
When you arrive to pick up your child you'll be given their daily diary outlining meals, nappy changes, sleep records and highlights of the day.
Here we cater for children from approximately 18 months up to 3 years of age. Our teachers follow a programme which supports and develops our toddlers' physical, social and cognitive skills and language development with resources that encourage problem solving and exploration. During this stage of a child's development they are discovering their individuality and gaining independence by developing self-help skills. Our Tigers benefit from a free play philosophy where they are able to choose from a range of interactive experiences on offer to them throughout the day. We also have structured mat times, music and movement time and art learning experiences.
Catering for children aged approximately 2.5 to 5, we have a free play philosophy where children are able to choose from a range of resources as they become more confident and independent. Our Lions are encouraged to initiate their own activities and play alongside, and in collaboration with, their peers. Learning experiences include a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences/games/activities which enhance their interest in science, mathematics, technology, drama, music, dance and art. Children develop and express their creativity throughout the day through numerous interactions with their teachers and peers. Routines such as mat times, meal times and rest/sleep times are scheduled to allow maximum time for learning through play and relationships.
7:45 am: Lion and Tiger children are welcomed into the Tigers Room.


Narsaruaq is located in one of the many fjords off the Davis Straits on the southeastern coast of Greenland. The waters surrounding this area are rich with seals and salmon, Arctic char and small whales. Most of the island is covered with ice, however Narsarsuaq has lush, green vegetation with over 240 species of flowers and plants living here, including rare orchids.
There is a booming tourism industry in and around Narsarsuaq, whose attractions include a great diversity of wildlife, gemstones, tours to glaciers, and an airfield museum. Across the fjord in Brattahlíð are the traces of the early Norse settlement and a replica of the first Christian church on the American continent.
Port Location – The port of Narsaruaq is centrally located in Narsaruaq harbor, within walking distance of the town.
Transport Links – Narsarsuaq is the hub of all air traffic to and from South Greenland with several weekly flights to Denmark in the summer with Air Greenland. During the summer months there are also two weekly departures from Iceland with Air Iceland.
Onward transport to towns and settlements in South Greenland is by ship or Air Greenland's helicopter, including a regular service to Narsaq and Qaqortoq, as well as seasonal tourist boat connections to the settlements of Qassiarsuk and Igaliku (contact the local tourist office for details). From Narsarsuaq there are also connections to the rest of Greenland with Air Greenland's fixed-wing aircraft and Arctic Umiaq Line's passenger ship.


For this project we created branding for Witching Hour Order, including a new logo, website design and a series of T-shirt designs, to launch the new incarnation of infamous club night/blog Purple Sneakers.
Refresh and rebrand the old Purple Sneakers to better reflect the night-life aspect of the club night brand.
W.H.O. gave us plenty of dark and haunting imagery but still wanted us to play with humour and aim at their core demographic of 18-25 year olds.
We looked at combining the stark imagery found in Black Metal merch and the levity of popular memes. A satanic ritual cutting of pizza and the four horsemen preparing for an apocalyptic weekend with a keg and a huge bong made for graphics that really hit the mark.
An ecstatic client, they completely trusted our direction and were proud to walk back into the internet with a new direction and a new confidence.


Tough times for the economy often mean that businesses need to look at reducing costs. Typically, a company's largest overhead will be its staff, but IT managers may want to think twice before shrinking headcount in their department. A recent survey by Cyber-Ark highlighted that 88 per cent of IT administrators would steal passwords and valuable data from the network if they unexpectedly lost their jobs.
This statistic, as concerning as it seems, doesn't even touch upon the problem of those left behind, simmering in discontent at the sudden increase in workload for no extra pay. What power is being left in the hands of people who could potentially use their knowledge and expertise to wreak havoc on your network?
The city of San Francisco recently experienced the effect of this power at first hand when disgruntled system administrator Terry Childs held the city's network to ransom by harvesting lists of colleagues' usernames and passwords; attaching devices to the network that would enable illegal remote access; and creating a super password that gave him exclusive access rights to the IT system which he refused to surrender to police.
With much of the local government email traffic, payroll systems and police department communication conducted over this network, Childs was well aware of the level of control he could wield over his superiors with this kind of information at his fingertips. Not only was it likely to cost the city – and taxpayer - millions of dollars to repair the vulnerabilities in the network, his bosses' embarrassment was deepening with every minute this sensitive data was being exposed.
So what can companies do to protect themselves from a potential Terry Childs situation? The key is to remember some basic principles that should underpin good working practices at any point in time, and to ensure that the appropriate technology is in place to help maintain the necessary equilibrium between access and control.
Segregation of duty: One of the key recommendations of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, and a sensible principle for a company of any size or status, is the concept of segregation of duty. Ensuring that no single individual has control over two or more phases of a transaction or operation is a simple method to safeguard against workers undertaking processes from start to finish without being subjected to an internal audit procedure.
Unfortunately, however, the strength of this rule begins to wear down as departmental headcount reduces; fewer bodies are available for the checks to pass through and more responsibilities are loaded onto individual people. This is when IT managers need to be able to deal with administrative tasks as well as managerial responsibilities.
Rather than adopting a hands-off management approach, they need to educate themselves as to the minutiae of the tasks and responsibilities of administrators so in the event of absence, sickness or redundancy, the manager isn't left in the lurch and has the knowledge and understanding to step into the role when required.
Role-based access: In addition to segregation of duty, it's important to work to the principle of least privilege. Each individual should only be awarded a level of network access that is essential for them to do their job. These access rights and privileges can be most effectively managed through a centralised system which grants staff access to both buildings and systems, facilitated by the use of smart card technology.
Smart card technology works on the principle of two factor authentication, requiring a form factor (something you have) with something you know (a password or pin number). This means that even if an employee leaves the company without surrendering the physical card, building and system access rights can be instantly revoked, rendering the password – and thus the smart card – invalid. Password management: The use of one-time passwords (OTPs) can help protect the validity of passwords in the authentication process. Ensuring critical passwords are automated to change after each use (as opposed to static passwords) significantly diminishes the risk of rogue administrators harvesting individual log-ins for unauthorised remote access, or using the data to block all users from the network.
By removing the constant need to update, change and respond to forgotten password queries, the use of OTPs also reduces the administrative burden on the IT department. Any solution that minimises the stress and workload of the overstretched IT administrator definitely has to be welcomed.
Hardware: Conduct regular audits of all devices supplied to staff during a period of employment, ensuring no unauthorised equipment is attached to the network or removed from the building without permission. Siphoning data from the system to be stored elsewhere is often one of the first signs that an administrator is planning to operate below the radar.
Taming the rogue: Of course, it's not 100 per cent possible to safeguard completely against the wrath of the IT administrator scorned. A clever individual with highly tuned technical abilities and a resentful nature will always find a way to get round the system. However, with the right operational policies and effective management technologies in place, there's no reason why an equally clever IT manager can't make it that bit more difficult for the rogues to try.


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thought. If anything could make her sick, that was it.
or "Starfleet", as she called him, was coming back to Voyager today.
He had been on the surface of the planet for nearly a month now.
him a very special welcome home present.
for a hydrospanner and then reached for it at the same moment.
relationship was going very well.
what was wrong. She'd told him she'd tell him when he got back.
And now he was back. She heard a chime at her door.
the bed, his hands roaming over her body sensuously.
against his chest. He let her up with a concerned look on his face.
gave her a wet washcloth and the he asked what was wrong.
whole month.", she said teasingly.
"Oh really?", he said as he slid his arms around her.
"Uh-huh.", she said as his mouth decended upon hers.
"What?!", B'Elanna said as the Doctor told her the prognosis.
B'Elanna left sickbay in a daze. Pregnant. What would she tell Harry?
to keep this child — this little piece of him.
Captain had read the report when she was called to Janeway's ready room.
avoided asking who the father was.
aphrehensive. "B'Elanna, what's wrong?", he said, suddenly worried.
bolt it hit him–he'd never told her. How could he have been so stupid, so obtuse?
child." With that he wrapped is arms around her and held her tight.
her face in his shoulder.
nine ounce baby girl. They decided to name her Liora Kim.


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Anacaona, née en 1474 et morte en 1504, est une cacique du caciquat du Xaragua sur l'île Hispaniola, laquelle portait le nom d'Ahatti ou Bohio en langue taïno.

Elle succède à son frère Bohechio. Elle est pendue sur ordre du gouverneur espagnol Nicolás de Ovando.

Biographie
Anacaona est née à Yaguana, la capitale de Xaragua (actuellement Léogâne, Haïti).

Son nom est dérivé des mots taíno , qui signifie , et , qui signifie .

Son frère, Bohechío, est un chef local et a consolidé le pouvoir sur tous les territoires à l'ouest de Xaragua en 1475.

En 1492, Christophe Colomb arrive dans le royaume de Marien, à la recherche d'une route directe vers les Indes. À son arrivée, il est accueilli par des Taïnos, qui sont beaucoup plus petits que les Espagnols. Il est accueilli avec de l'or, du maïs et d'autres ressources naturelles. En 1493, la couronne espagnole établit des colonies pour extraire ces minéraux. Les Tainos sont kidnappés, assassinés, violés et réduits en esclavage pour satisfaire les besoins de la couronne espagnole.

Après la mort de Bohecio en 1500, Anacoana règne jusqu'à son exécution.

Arrestation et mort

À l'automne 1503, le gouverneur de Nicolas Ovando et son groupe de  se rendent à pied à Xaragua. Ils sont reçus lors d'une cérémonie par Anacaona, ses nobles, et plusieurs chefs taïnos.

Alors que les Taïnos présentent la réception comme un geste de bienvenue, les Espagnols présents l'interprètent comme une diversion visant à les piéger. La troupe d'Ovando pense qu'Anacoana et les chefs préparent une révolte. Ovando fait organiser une sorte de joute appelée  pour attirer la curiosité des caciques, et profite qu'ils s'y rassemblent pour donner le signal aux Espagnols de les saisir et de les ligoter. Les caciques sont brûlés dans une hutte, tandis que d'autres Taïnos sont abattus à l'extérieur. Anacaona est arrêtée, transférée à Saint Domingue et pendue trois mois plus tard.

Selon l'historien Troy Floyd, les récits de ces événements restent incertains pour de nombreuses raisons. Même si les récits séparés donnent l'impression qu'il s'agit d'une lutte parfaitement séparée entre les Taïnos et les Espagnols, les deux groupes ont coexisté et se sont liés par des mariages mixtes pendant les six années précédentes.

Influence
Anacaona est également poète et compositrice, et est par conséquent commémorée dans l'art et la littérature contemporains à travers les Caraïbes.  Une statue la commémorant se trouve à Léogane, à Haïti.

Littérature
Le récit de sa vie est repris sous forme romancée par l'écrivaine Paula Anacoana, dans l'ouvrage intitulé 1492, Anacacoana l'insurgée des Caraïbes, publié en 2019, aux Éditions Anacoana

Musique

 Anacaona -  Ansy and Yole Dérose
 Anacaona - Tite Curet Alonso
 Anacaona - Irka Mateo
 Anacaona - Cheo Feliciano
 Anacaona - Chabtan

Bibliographie

Liens externes

 Biographie Anacaona

Notes et références

Article dont une information de l'infobox a plusieurs valeurs sourcées
Histoire de la République dominicaine
Histoire d'Haïti
Hispaniola
Cacique
Condamné à mort exécuté par pendaison
Naissance en 1464
Date de décès incertaine (XVIe siècle)
Cheffe amérindienne
Dirigeant politique du XVe siècle en Amérique du Nord
Dirigeant politique du XVIe siècle en Amérique du Nord
Personnalité amérindienne du XVe siècle
Personnalité amérindienne du XVIe siècle


Interdisciplinary Team consists of professional hospice staff which provides comfort for the patients and their families. The team-oriented approach provides expert medical care, pain management and emotional as well as spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient's needs and wishes. Support is provided to the patient's loved ones as well.
Hospice nurses specialize in palliative care which is a special kind of care that keeps pain to a minimum and increases comfort. The nurse is the liaison between the patient and the physician and other health care professionals. The hospice nurse makes intermittent visits to monitor and evaluate the patient's condition. The nurse provides the patient and family with information about the illness and helps manage the pain and symptoms of the disease.
The patient's personal physician and the hospice physician work together to plan the patient's medical care. They are always in close communication with the other members of the hospice interdisciplinary team.
Hospice Aides are skilled in helping the patient and caregiver with the personal care of the patient, such as personal grooming, some light housekeeping or meal preparation, and many other duties as needs arise. Aides provide a break for caregivers in the normal routine of personal care and they offer both physical and emotional support. Personal care services are provided to patients on an intermittent basis.
Spiritual issues are an important part of the care of the patient requiring hospice care. Preferences are discussed with the patient and family members. In addition to the support provided by the patient's church or synagogue, hospice spiritual counselors help patients address life closure and the meaning of life. Assistance with memorial services and funerals is available at the family's request.
Individual, telephone and group support are offered to the patient and family, before and after a patient's death. Bereavement support is also offered to the community when anyone is experiencing a loss.
Limited physical, occupational, and speech therapies are available through hospice to help a patient maintain comfort or quality of life. Other life enriching therapies such as pet therapy is also available.
Hospice volunteers are members of the community who have special interest and specialized training. Volunteers provide companionship for the patient and relief for the caregiver. Volunteers are very important members of the interdisciplinary team. Patient-family volunteers perform many functions including sitting with patients, running errands for the patient or caregiver, providing emotional support, and relaying information to other members of the interdisciplinary team for follow-up. The volunteer training curriculum includes an introduction to hospice, the patient-family volunteer role, concepts of death and dying, communication skills, care and comfort measures, diseases and medical conditions, psychosocial and spiritual issues related to death and dying, stress management, bereavement, infection control, safety, confidentiality, and patient rights. In addition, administrative volunteers help with office duties, special projects, and fundraising.


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Sister, Friend, Rival: Shanghai Girls
1937, American racism, book review, China, emigration, endurance, forced marriage, historical fiction, invasion, Japan, Lisa See, literary fiction, masochism, patriarchy, Shanghai, sibling rivalry, traditional roles, World War II
Review: Shanghai Girls, by Lisa See
Random House, 2009. 336 pp. $17
Pearl and her sister, May, live the good life in Shanghai, in 1935. They earn money posing for an artist friend, who puts their faces on commercial calendars, so they are known as "beautiful girls." They get good tables at clubs and restaurants and party at all hours, hardly noticing the vast ocean of poor surrounding them. Pearl, elder by three years, feels herself the less favored sister, though she's gone to college, and May won't ever. Their parents, traditional and strict, dote on the younger, prettier, daughter, to the point that Pearl doubts they even notice her, except to criticize, which her father does constantly. May's not above using her favored position to twist him around her finger.
However, all that's about to become irrelevant. To the sisters' shock, their father says he's had severe financial reversals. Not only does that mean the party's over, he's arranged marriages for them, to sons of his most important creditor, who lives in Los Angeles. After the wedding, a ceremony that pleases nobody, May and Pearl are to sail to Hong Kong, after which they'll rejoin their new husbands in the United States. That's it; no argument.
Needless to say, the sisters hate every part of this, and they tell each other they'll do what no Chinese daughter ever does, disobey their father. They have no intention of leaving Shanghai. Their husbands are ridiculous matches for them, especially May's groom, who's only fourteen and seems not all there. But their father hasn't told them the hardest truth, which is that he's flat broke and in debt to loan sharks, who'll throw the family onto the street in a couple days. As if that weren't enough, May and Pearl don't even have time to plead, because the Japanese attack. Leaving Shanghai now becomes a necessity as well as a chore.
The bombing of Shanghai, August 1937. This image captures the scene outside the Palace Hotel (courtesy Institut d'Asie Orientale, Lyon, France, via Wikimedia Commons; public domain)
You may wonder, as I did, how traditional Chinese parents—the mother binds her feet—have raised two daughters most people of that time and place would have called libertine (and only if they were being polite). But never mind. See writes with the force of gravity, and when the worlds she creates collide, the shock waves are enormous. Not only that, duty and tradition versus modernity and independence poses a crucial conflict, embodied in the sisters, so if their relative freedom seems a trifle convenient, See keeps returning to that struggle. Pearl feels that May is impetuous, selfish, self-centered, and brazen; May believes that Pearl is staid, masochistic, and too accepting by half. They're jealous as hell of each other, and they're both right.
But there's a cultural context to every action or feeling, whether having to do with being female in a society that worships sons and despises daughters; having to obey a male authority, no matter who or how weak; and what money means. See spares no detail, sanitizing nothing, excusing nothing, and the cruelties of life are ever-present:
The Whangpoo River slinks past us to our left like an indolent snake, its grimy skin writhing, pulsing, slithering. . . .Sampans—hung with ropes, laundry, and nets—cluster together like insects on a carcass. Nightsoil boats jostle for right-of-way through ocean liner tenders and bamboo rafts. Sweating coolies stripped to the waist clutter the wharves, unloading opium and tobacco from merchant ships, rice and grain from junks that have come upriver, and soy sauce, baskets of chickens, and great rolls of rattan matting from flat-bottomed riverboats.
Many horrors happen to the sister, involving violence, heartache, bigotry, and degradation, whether as women, as Chinese, or as the newly unfortunate. Throughout, See dwells on the sister bond in which love, jealousy, protectiveness, and resentment reside as uneasy partners. As such, the author explores, again with unflinching focus, what it means to be Chinese, and how Pearl and May struggle to reconcile what they want for themselves with what their culture demands, which in turn must be regulated because of public pressure and the threat of censure or disclosure. What a bold, searing depiction.
I have doubts about Pearl, particularly some of her doormat moments, which I'd think her experience might have led her to rise above, at least on occasion. That question arises most particularly because she's astute enough to recognize how Chinese women know how to endure without falling apart, whereas men seem more fragile, having to spend so much energy shoring up their stoic facades. Why, then, doesn't Pearl try to move beyond the role she's accepted, at least outwardly?
But if that's a weakness in Shanghai Girls, a necessity to maintain the sibling conflict throughout this narrative and the next—there's a sequel—it's a small price to pay. Shanghai Girls is a terrific novel, one that will stay with you.
Disclaimer: I obtained my reading copy of this book at the public library.
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Mature port the colour of burnished copper with a wide transparent rim, 30% opaque. A warm nose of sweetened rhubarb, sharp but attractive. Sweet entry, smooth and fruity; the fruit is baked but attractive. Good complexity on the palate with a lovely spicy edge to the sloe dominated fruit. A tingling aftertaste with a warm length followed by a delicious dry finish full of dried and sour blackcurrant. Tasty, but did fade and thin in the glass over the course of the evening. Served blind this was guessed to be Quinta do Noval 1978. 88/100. 27-Oct-15. 11½ hour decant.
This was actually a 87 not 67, although it was pale and looked much older than it was.
CR87, being CPR's backup bottle, and originally labelled '£'. Decanted 08:00. Lovely red, 40% opaque. Quite dry. Bitter note. Light.


Keith Chen (TED Talk: Could your language affect your ability to save money?) might be an economist, but he wants to talk about language. For instance, he points out, in Chinese, saying "this is my uncle" is not as straightforward as you might think. In Chinese, you have no choice but to encode more information about said uncle. The language requires that you denote the side the uncle is on, whether he's related by marriage or birth and, if it's your father's brother, whether he's older or younger. "All of this information is obligatory. This got Chen wondering: Is there a connection between language and how we think and behave? While "futured languages," like English, distinguish between the past, present and future, "futureless languages" like Chinese use the same phrasing to describe the events of yesterday, today and tomorrow. But that's only the beginning. Featured illustration via iStock.
11 Trending Hair Colors You Should Try This Winter It's that time of year again when everything gets a little colder, the layers of clothing multiply, and our sudden newfound desire flat-out need for a deeper hair color sets in. The thing is, we all want to go darker, but it's never just a choice between platinum or chestnut tresses — it's all relative, right? Here are 11 examples of where you may be with your current hair color and where you can go from there to turn up the wow-factor just so.
channel.nationalgeographic You've probably heard the expression "the devil made me do it." And it sounds like an excuse, right? After all, when you do something that you're not supposed to do—whether it's eating too much, envying someone else's success, or flirting lasciviously with a coworker's spouse at the office party—you're the one who ultimately makes the choice to do the wrong thing. But if you've committed one of the transgressions that the sixth century A.D.'s Pope Gregory included in his list of the seven deadly sins—pride, envy, lust, greed, gluttony, sloth, and wrath—maybe you did have a teeny bit of help. And while you might think you can just ignore the little imaginary devil whispering in your ear, it's not so easy, because some of those sinful urges may also have a positive side, and may even have helped the human species to survive and prosper.
The World's Most Spoken Languages And Where They Are Spoken This beautifully illustrated infographic (above), designed by South China Morning Post's graphics director Alberto Lucas Lopéz, shows the most spoken known languages in the world and where they're spoken by the 6.3 billion people included in the study. Based on records collated from the database Ethnologue, the infographic illustrates the wide-ranging facts and figures of the world's living languages catalogued since 1951. "There are at least 7,102 known languages alive in the world today. Twenty-three of these languages are a mother tongue for more than 50 million people. The 23 languages make up the native tongue of 4.1 billion people," says Lopez on his infographic. "We represent each language within black borders and then provide the numbers of native speakers (in millions) by country.
Ten phrases you'll only hear at work in Sweden Sweden has strong gender equality in the workplace. Photo: Cecilia Larsson/Image Bank Sweden Sweden's global reputation as a hub for gender equality, efficiency and work-life balance can also result in some baffling conversations for those new to doing business with Swedes. The Wes Anderson Collection: The Grand Budapest Hotel The 2-Book Series The Wes Anderson Collection: The Grand Budapest Hotel This companion to the New York Times bestselling The Wes Anderson Collection takes readers behind the scenes of The Grand Budapest Hotel via in-depth interviews between writer/director Wes Anderson and cultural critic Matt Zoller Seitz. Learn all about the film's conception, personal anecdotes about the making of the film, and the wide variety of sources that inspired it—from author Stefan Zweig to filmmaker Ernst Lubitsch to photochrom landscapes of turn-of-the-century Middle Europe. Also inside are interviews with costume designer Milena Canonero, composer Alexandre Desplat, lead actor Ralph Fiennes, production designer Adam Stockhausen, and cinematographer Robert Yeoman; essays by film critics Ali Arikan and Steven Boone, film theorist and historian David Bordwell, music critic Olivia Collette, and style and costume consultant Christopher Laverty; and an introduction by playwright Anne Washburn.
Visualization Techniques based on the new Spiritual Science As you have probably already heard – our thoughts are material. In other words "be careful what you wish for (what you visualize) you might just get it". This principle has become very important especially today as we have been learning how to interact during the informational age and there are visualization techniques that can hep you do tha. We all need to learn how to correctly use our brain (and our heart), otherwise, Nature will be forced to teach us through problems in life that will eventually manifest as sickness on our physical body. Our right brain hemisphere can process much more (1 billion units of information per second) than our left brain hemisphere (16 units of information per second). Right brain hemisphere is also responsible for everything creative including visualizations.
The case of the missing "u"s in American English Before you consciously became aware of your decision to read this article, your brain was already making the necessary preparations to click the link. There are a few crucial milliseconds between the moment when you're consciously aware of a plan to act, and the moment you take action. This brief window is thought by some scientists to be the moment in time when we can exercise free will. It gives us the chance to consciously make a decision, suggesting we aren't just slaves to our impulses. But, as the New Scientist reports, a study published in Neuroscience of Consciousness last year found that impulsive people have a shorter window of time between their awareness of an impending action and the act itself. Emilie Caspar and Axel Cleeremans from the Free University of Brussels asked 72 people to fill out surveys to determine their level of impulsivity.
The Busier You Are, the More You Need Mindfulness jennifer maravillas for hbr The most forward-looking companies are willing to take risks to achieve greatness. Most leaders give lip service to this idea, but few actually do it. We have worked with banks willing to take on toxic assets (again) and hedge funds willing to take a $100 million gamble on a failing company. But their leaders would still be terrified to ask their employees to stop working for two minutes a day to watch their breath go in and out. More Swedes go abroad to escape daily stress Travellers at Arlanda airport. Photo: Henrik Montgomery/TT Growing numbers of Swedes are planning to spend extra kronor on holidays abroad – to escape the stress of living in the country, known for enjoying the best work-life balance in the world. Holidaying in foreign nations is becoming increasingly important to the Swedes, according to research by pollsters Novus on behalf of Swedavia, the organization that manages Sweden's airports. "They say in the survey that they want more time for their family, they feel that their daily life is stressful and they want to get away to recharge the batteries," market director Elisabeth Axtelius told the TT newswire on Wednesday.


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Transvaginal Mesh and the FDA Shutdown
In April 2019, the FDA stopped all production and sales of Transvaginal Mesh because it was found to create complications for women who are aging or may have had a hysterectomy or just given birth. The mesh product was initially used in the 1950s to repair hernia problems and use gradually expanded to include the treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). Currently, there are 0ver 4,000 vaginal mesh lawsuits involving the mesh implants, and more are on the horizon.
The use of the mesh implant solved many issues for women whose muscles and ligaments had weakened enough that there was the dropping of the cervix, bladder, rectum, or uterus. This condition occurs in at least two-thirds of women and can cause swelling or a feeling of pressure coming out of the vagina, incontinence, trouble urinating, or discomfort when having sex. Unfortunately, many women let this condition go untreated and experience many years of discomfort.
What is a Transvaginal Mesh Procedure?
Transvaginal Mesh is a net-like material that is placed in the abdomen and is like a hammock to prevent other organs from falling into the vaginal canal, causing discomfort and other problems. The mesh is inserted through the vagina with a surgical procedure, and thus the term "Transvaginal" is used to describe the operation.
Depending on the organs involved, the surgeons will place the mesh on the top or side of the vagina wall, and the size of the mesh will vary according to the calculations of the physician.
Another method for prolapse treatment and mesh insertion is called vaginal vault prolapse. This method is used primarily for a woman who has just had a hysterectomy and when the vagina collapses because the uterus has been removed. The surgeon will attach the mesh to the top of the vagina and sew it into the surrounding tissues.
The mesh material is usually made using a plastic known as polypropylene, or sometimes animal tissue is used. These materials have been used successfully in men for hernia repair, but it is the location of the mesh around the vagina that seems to create the most problems.
The placement of the mesh is critical to the success of the procedure, and if it is not integrated with the tissue walls correctly the area may never heal. Even the size of the original incision can be a factor in the healing process.
Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Although thousands of women have filed lawsuits concerning the complications caused by the mesh implants, many professional organizations such as the American Urogynecological Society continue to stand by the use of mesh for the treatment of POP. Others who have been harmed by the device want it banned from all use. The debate continues. The outcomes of the vaginal mesh lawsuits may influence this debate. If you have had a mesh implant and are experiencing a problem, it is best to contact a medical malpractice attorney at our law firm to review your situation.
There are other treatments available for Pelvic Organ Prolapse using methods that do not involve Transvaginal Mesh implants. However, many physicians have seen success with this method and continue to promote the use of mesh in some cases.
If you have had this surgery or are considering a medical solution to a similar problem, you should consult your physician as soon as possible. If you are seeking legal advice, contact Eileen Kroll who is a registered nurse as well as a personal injury attorney with the Law Offices of Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C. for a free consultation. You can contact Eileen at Cochranlaw.com or call her directly at 1-866-MICH-LAW (1-866-642-4529).
Tristan Rogers
Tristan is a professional writer and had careers as a teacher of English, school administrator, and as a broker in real estate sales. He has gained a great deal of legal experience through his service as the president of a teacher's union, a member of the board for a real estate association, and as the chairman of the Government Affairs Committee for the real estate board of directors. Before beginning a full-time job as a freelance writer, he was the Executive Director of the Global Business Alliance for a local Chamber of Commerce and sat on the Government Affairs Committee for the Chamber.
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Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went, the lamb was sure to go. It follows her to school one day--and then the fun really starts! Illustrations rendered in acrylic, gouache, and fabric collage bring a fresh look to this classic children's nursery rhyme A note about the poem's origin is included.
DePaola, Tomie, 1934-, Mavor, Salley., McMillan, Bruce.
DePaola, Tomie,1934-, Mavor, Salley., McMillan, Bruce., hoopla digital.
Since this nursery rhyme first appeared in 1830, children have loved it. When Tomie dePaola discovered that Hale had been born near his New Hampshire home, he knew he wanted to illustrate this perennial favorite. DePaola uses his signature folk art style and sets the poem in a traditional 19th century New England setting. The result is an endearing interpretation of the little lamb that followed Mary to school and how the teacher handled it. Back in print after fifteen years and in a board book format for the first time, "Mary Had a Little Lamb will be cherished for generations of children to come.
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Mary had a little lamb / Sarah Josepha Hale ; illustrations by Tomie de Paola, Mary had a little lamb / Sarah Josepha Hale ; pictures by Salley Mavor, Mary had a little lamb / written by Sarah Josepha Hale ; photo-illustrated and afterword by Bruce McMillan, Mary had a little lamb [electronic resource] Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell, 1788-1879.


BIG SPRING -- Walking through the hotel settles makes you feel like you're in New York City, but it's the pride of Big Spring that makes this landmark so special.
"Born and raised in Big Spring," Owner Brint Ryan said proudly.
He went on to say how much he appreciates the support from the community. Ryan invested thirty million dollars to renovate Hotel Settles.
The 1930's hotel was the set for 'The Iron Orchard' and is still used for weddings and business conferences.
"Beckons back to the day when this was the social center of Big Spring, explained Hotel Settles General Manager, Andrea Barr. "What is now the Pharmacy Bar and Parlor, was once a Pharmacy - the local watering hole.
The Settles Grill is also something to be proud of.
"Once upon a time it was the tallest building between Dallas and El Paso. It's a landmark here, not just for Big Spring, but also West Texas," she said proudly.
The historic hotel is filled with memories.
"It's rich in history. A lot of famous people have stayed here including Elvis Presley, President Herbert Hoover just to name a few," Barr commented.
The hotel was closed from 1982 to 2012, when Ryan purchased the property for 76,000 dollars.
Stay with CBS 7 for details of a community celebration for the settles fifth anniversary, coming up after the New Year.
The Historic Spring, located inside of the Comanche Trail Park, is a new source of pride as the namesake for Big Spring residents. The $1.8 million renovation process was funded through the hotel-motel tax, and residents say it's worth every penny.
The site is fully handicap accessible, linked to the park and community center, plaza seating for more than 1,000 people with full electrical hookups and performance stage, and has observation decks overlooking the spring and artificial outflows. All of which make the Historic Spring site a lovely setting for an outdoor event.
During a Big Spring City Council meeting that was held earlier this month, council members approved the rental fees and reservation costs for using the site. According to the agenda from the December 12th, 2017 meeting, applications to use the site must be filed with the Community Services Department. Rental fee is $200 per day and a one-time per use, refundable deposit of $500 which must be paid 14 days prior to the first scheduled use of the Performance Stage and Plaza.
Winter weather is here and this week's temperature lows will continue to be below freezing. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, also known as the SPCA, of Texas has a few winter care tips that pet owners should keep in mind.
During times of extreme low temperatures, all pets should be brought inside. A good rule of thumb is that if you're cold outside, your pet will be, too. Wet and cold weather can lead to hypothermia or pneumonia in animals. Be especially cautious with very young or very old animals, because they are more susceptible to suffering medical issues due to the cold.
The SPCA of Texas never recommends leaving pets outside full time; however, if pets must stay outside for extended periods of time, always weatherproof their living quarters. A dog's house should be dry, well insulated and retain heat. It should also be made up of three sides, a roof and a floor. The house should be elevated and the entrance pointed away from wind.
Pet owners often innocently assume their pets can withstand the cold weather with the aid of their thick coats; however, this is not always the case. Indoor dogs shed their undercoats and should never be made to stay outside for extended periods of time. Never shave your pets down to the skin in the winter; leave their coats long for more warmth. And when you bathe your pets, completely dry their coats before letting them go outdoors.
Monitor the time your pets spend outdoors and be sure they always have fresh water to drink. Outdoor dogs need more calories in the winter to produce body heat, so increase the amount you feed your pets if they stay outdoors for long periods of time.
Salt, antifreeze and other chemicals could hurt your pets if they ingest them while licking their paws, so be sure to wipe your pets' paws and legs clean with a wet cloth after an outing. Chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate paws and could potentially lead to frostbite, cuts or cracks.
Before starting your car, check to make sure there are no animals hiding in the exhaust pipe or under your tires. Cats and small animals may seek shelter near or under your car so be sure to look carefully and honk the horn before turning on the engine.
Never leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold, and the animal could freeze to death.
Fill the Bus, an annual canned food drive held by the Coahoma Elementary School (CES) student council, netted 1,581 pounds of canned goods for the Isaiah 58 food pantry program in Big Spring.
During the holiday season, food assistance pantries such as Isaiah 58, the Salvation Army and St. Paul de Vincent find their shelves falling bare to keep up with the demand.
For one day only, parents and donors drive up to the elementary parking lot in the early morning hours where students are there to receive the donations.For the first time, junior high school student council members participated this year and gathered donations on their own campus.
"Each elementary student that brings a donation gets their nose painted red like Rudolph for the day at school," McJimsey said.
Then the students sort the canned goods, pack them up, load them on the bus and head to Isaiah 58.
The CES Student Council and junior high officers delivered the non-perishable items to the long-time food assistance program last week. The Fill the Bus food drive is overseen by CES teacher Brynn McJimsey.
Next month, Howard College will be offering Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency classes, formerly known as GED classes, at a couple of off-campus sites. The classes will be held at the Salvation Army of Big Spring, located at 811 W. 5th Street in Big Spring, and at Ryan Hall, located at 605 N. Main.
Adult Education Literacy classes are FREE. Morning classes are Monday and Wednesday from 8 AM to Noon at the Salvation Army; and evening classes will be held at Ryan Hall on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4 PM to 8:30 PM at Ryan Hall. Classes begin Jan. 22nd.
According to Eddi Saldivar, Spokesperson for the North Side Movement, the NSM had asked Howard College to partner with their organization so they could offer a variety of educational services in the North Sector.
Saldivar told KBest News that the NSM is very pro-education and that the organization is answering a need in the Northern Sector that results from a lack of public schools in the area.
She also went on to say that their plan is to provide accessible classes in order to help others receive a better education, create resumes, and further help each individual person acquire tools needed to obtain a better quality of life through education and better job opportunities.
It should be noted that these are the same classes that are available at Howard College but beginning in January they will be offered at other accessible areas in the community.
For more information you can email Tammy at talexander@howardcollege.edu.
FINAL NIGHT of Comanche Trail Festival of Lights!!! ????6:00-10:00pm this evening is your last chance to see Big Spring's biggest & brightest display of 2017. Just enter from South Hwy 87 into Comanche Trail Park, and ENJOY! ????Merry Christmas! ????
AAOCA, which stands for anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery, is a rare heart defect that is associated with an increased risk of decreased blood flow to the heart tissue (called ischemia) and sudden death in otherwise healthy children and young adults.
According to the Children's Heart Foundation, the increased risk of sudden death appears to be greatest during or just after exercise, among otherwise healthy children and young adults, and is the second leading cause of sudden death in children and young adults participating in sports.
Seth is an 8-year old with a dream of becoming a paleontologist so he can dig for dinosaur fossils. He also has AAOCA and Ehlers Danlos, which is connective tissue disorder that, according to his mother Jamie Forrester, gives Seth "really stretchy skin and if he hurts himself it takes him a really long time to heal." This disorder is also the cause of his loose joints, which results causes his muscles in his body to work twice as hard to do things like sit and stand or run and play.
On Sunday, New Year's Eve, beginning at 3 PM a Brave Heart Benefit will take place at the Train Car, located at 100 S. Main. The event is 21 years old and over.
There will be a drawing with various prizes and items from local businesses, fun challenges and the Seth Special. The Brave Heart event will help spread awareness for AAOCA and raise funds for medical expenses for the open-heart surgery Seth will be having Thursday January 11th.
Eric Escamilla, Big Spring resident and Farmers' Insurance Agent, is best known for beginning the trend of Blessing Boxes in Big Spring, as well as the Phone Booth Library that sits outside of his office. Last week Escamilla took it upon himself to be a blessing to others when, after a recent breakup, Escamilla found himself with an extra $300 in his holiday budget and decided to bless others instead of keeping it.
Escamilla stated that he had made contact with an official from Big Spring ISD and requested to pay off any school lunch balances that were past due. The total was $446.36, a little more than Escamilla had anticipated; but he reached out to those around him to see if anyone wanted to pitch in to help out. Fortunately, John Spence and Liz Hafley helped out and all past due balances were paid for all of BSISD.
Today is the last day to see the Christmas Tree Forrest at the Heritage Museum, located at 510 Scurry in Big Spring. According to Cheryl Joy, Administrative Assistant at the Heritage Museum, the Christmas Tree Forrest was an idea that was originated by Gayle Pittman, a native of Big Spring. The original display was set up at the old Schwartz building that is now the Legacy restaurant across from Hotel Settles.
Joy told KBest News that the museum provides a lit Christmas tree to all Christmas Tree participants and they only have to provide the other decorations.
"Anyone in the community can come decorate; it's absolutely free. We tell people that they can advertise their business. We actually have some memorial trees of people who have passed. We also have some other trees, like the Big Spring Art Association tree with hand-made ornaments that they've painted." says Joy. She also said that the Big Spring Art Association's tree has a little can over there where you can purchase an ornament for a donation.
Joy went on to say that the museum gets many visitors for the Christmas Tree Forrest and every year people ask who won the contest, so even though the Museum has had the Forrest display for over 10 years this is only the second year that there has been a contest between the trees.
This year there are approximately 60 trees that were entered this year for the contest, 1st place winner receives $100, 2nd place wins $50, and 3rd place wins $25. There's still time to vote for your favorite Christmas tree by placing money in their designated container, as long as you get there before 1 PM today. The Christmas tree that receives the most money will win.
Since today is the last day to get your votes in on your favorite Christmas tree, Joy said that entry to the museum would be free to encourage the public to stop in and vote.
KBest Christmas Lights Contest Winners Presented with Prizes!
Earlier today at the Historic Spring, Managing Partner of KBest Media, Malinda Flenniken presented over $5,000 in cash and prizes to the winners of the KBest Christmas Lights Contest sponsored by Premiere Companies and SM Energy. There were 3 winners in each of the 6 city council districts in Big Spring, a total of 18 winners, including a Grand Prize Winner and Runner-up Grand Prize Winner.
6 Third place winners received a gift card or check for the purchase of a Butterball Turkey or other groceries, and certificate for Pillsbury Mini Pie.
6 Second Place winners received $250 cash.
6 First Place winners received $500 cash.
~Four tickets to the Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks game on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2017.
~Private transportation from the hotel to the game, and back to the hotel following the game.
~VIP access at the Bill Bates Ultimate Tailgate Party located at the Fishbone Grill across from AT&T Stadium.
~Meet & Greet with Hall of Fame Cowboy Bill Bates!
According to Flenniken, the purpose of the Christmas Lights Contest was to help spread Christmas cheer throughout the community. The cash incentive was offered to encourage people to participate.
Sponsors of the KBest Christmas Lights Contest were recruited to help offset the cost of award money and prizes, and Reggie Franklin of Franklin and Son, Inc. donated the Dallas Cowboys tickets for the Grand Prize. It should also be noted that a portion of each sponsorship was donated to the Big Spring Convention and Visitors Bureau to assist in purchasing the 22 foot tall Community Christmas Tree that stands on the stage next to the Historic Spring.
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Every year during this holiday season, bell ringers with the Salvation Army are seen in front of stores, warmly greeting people as they pass and make donations to the iconic red kettle. From sunshine to snow, volunteers and soldiers with the Salvation Army of Big Spring brave the West Texas weather to do their part to help the cause.
The organization is not a physical army in the military sense, but rather a global army of people moved to humanitarian action through faith. One Soldier for the Salvation Army who proudly serves day after day, except on Sundays, is 82-year old Deloris Albert.
Albert has been serving with the Salvation Army since 1976, and for the past 19 years she's taken her post at the U.S. Post Office in Big Spring and greeted everyone who passes. Up until a few years ago, Albert was inside the post office, but now she sits outside because someone complained about having the Salvation Army inside of a federal building. In the past couple of weeks, the weather has been averaging about mid-50 degree weather, and sometimes even dipping down below 40 degrees. Albert told KBest News that someone had donated a portable hut, and she uses that and a propane heater to help keep her warm during this time of year.
Albert says she started with the Salvation Army when she was 11 years old in Shawnee, Oklahoma when they were putting together a Beginners' Band, and it was through the organization that she learned to play the coronet. Years later, she became a Corp Sergeant, a position she kept for 28 years before passing it on to someone else. As of now, there isn't a Corp Sergeant, but Albert hopes that a younger person will step up and take the position.
Today the #1 ranked 6-man football team in the nation Borden County Coyotes will defend their state championship title in a rematch against the Jonesboro Eagles, who are ranked #6 in the nation.
Borden County Head Football Coach Trey Richey told KBest News that every playoff game this season has been a rematch so it's only fitting that the Coyotes should be meeting up with Jonesboro today.
Keys for the Coyotes success today will lie in their defense, which has been their strength all season, by creating turnovers and controlling the clock. Offensively, Coach Richey says that the Coyotes will have take care of the ball and block well.
Coach Richey stated that the team has been doing their best to look at this game at AT&T Stadium as a business trip, but it's difficult to not treat this event differently.
The battle for the 2017 State Championship title will begin at 11 AM today and you can listen to the KBest Crew of Mark Richardson, Josh Caudill, and Julia Castilaw broadcast LIVE from AT&T Stadium on KBest 95.7 FM.
Borden County Coyotes remain the the Texas State Champions in 1A D1 6-man Football!! Final Score was Coyotes 60, Eagles 22.
Officer of the Year and Firefighter of the Year for the Howard County Volunteer Fire Department were announced this past weekend, both of which had been nominated by their peers.
2017 Firefighter of the Year was awarded to Tracey Carey.
Originally from Vanwert, Ohio, Carey is a 6-year firefighter who had started as support in 2001. She comes from a family of firefighters with her husband serving as a Battalion Chief with 16 years of experience, and also noted that her children are involved with the Volunteer Fire Department.
"I'm blessed by it. It's not something that I expect or deserve," says Carey of receiving the award. She told KBest News that she's able to participate in many more fires than most others because she doesn't have a daytime job and most of everyone else with the department is working through the day or during the night.
The 2017 Officer of the Year was awarded to Mitchell Hooper, who has 12 years of experience and currently serves as a Battalion Chief for HCVFD. Hooper is a 2004 Forsan graduate and also comes from a family of firefighters, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.
In addition to being named 2017 Officer of the Year by our local Volunteer Fire Department, Hooper was also nominated by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2013 for the State Firefighter of the Year Award, which will announce a winner in January.
Hooper told KBest News that the nomination from the VFW meant a lot to him because it came from veterans who have done more for our country than he's done. "The one from the VFW, actually, surprised me. I got kind of choked up with that one. I'm not a real crier, but I had to hold the tears back," he chuckled.
This is the second consecutive year that both Carey and Hooper have earned these peer-nominated awards from the Howard County Volunteer Fire Department.
Last night the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Executive Director Johnny L. Veselka presented the Coahoma ISD board of trustees with the Texas' 2017 Outstanding School Board award at a ceremony held at the Coahoma High School auditorium.
The Coahoma ISD board was named the Outstanding School Board in October at the TASA/TASB Convention in Dallas. The board was chosen from among five finalists that were interviewed by a committee of Texas school superintendents. The committee's decision was based on several criteria, including the board's support for educational performance, educational improvement projects and school transformation initiatives, commitment to a code of ethics, and placement of the welfare of children served by the school system above other motives.
"Its amazing," said CISD Board President Michael Brooks of earning the award. "We appreciate it. It doesn't surprise any of us. We have a really great board. We have a really great group of 7 and we have an amazing superintendent, faculty, and staff."
Brooks also went on to say on behalf of the Coahoma ISD Board of Trustees, "Thank you to the community of Coahoma for letting us do what we do, and supporting us and getting behind us. We couldn't do it without the parents and the students and everyone involved. We appreciate all of the support."
During the evening, Charlotte Stovall, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Coahoma ISD, was recognized as ESC Region 18's Outstanding Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP). Guest speakers included Howard County Judge Kathryn Wiseman; President of Howard College Cheryl Sparks; Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbye Valverde; Dewitt Smith, Executive Director of the Region 18 Service Center; as well as current and former students.
Pictured from left to right are Coahoma board members Dicky Stone, Lori Martinez, Dr. Kandy Alaman, Johnny L. Veselka,TASA executive director; MIichael Brooks; Dr. Jody Reid, CISD vice president; and Brian Moore, CISD president. Not pictured is Craig Ferguson, CISD secretary.
KBest Christmas Lights Contest sponsored by Premiere Companies and SM Energy - RESULTS and WINNERS NAMED!
The results are in for the KBest Christmas Lights Contest sponsored by Premiere Companies & SM Energy! Here are photos of the 1st Place Winners in each district, and the Grand Prize and Runner-Up Winners. Make an evening of driving through our neighborhoods, and check out ALL the winners!
3rd Place: A Butterball Turkey!
GRAND PRIZE: CHRISTMAS with THE DALLAS COWBOYS! Hotel and 4 tickets to the Dallas Cowboys, plus VIP tailgate party, and a meet-n-greet with celebrity Dallas Cowboy Bill Bates!
RUNNER UP Grand Prize: Hotel and tickets to Six Flags "Holiday in the Park" in Arlington! Also includes dinner at the Mellow Mushroom and tickets to Ripley's Believe it or Not!
Displays were judged on 4 criteria: LIGHTS, CREATIVITY, DESIGN, & OVERALL PRESENTATION.
1st: Zeke Flores: 1619 Harding St.
2nd: Gwen Collins: 806 San Antonio St.
3rd: Jacob & Stephanie Rios: 712 Lorilla St.
Last week the Howard County Commissioners approved the request of Howard County Volunteer Fire Chief Tommy Sullivan to adopt a burn ban for Howard County. The burn ban eliminates any outdoor burning for 90 days. It began on December 11th, 2017 and will continue on through March 11th, 2018.
According to Sullivan Howard County is on a high danger level and that due to the amount of rain that the county received last year there is now an abundance of potential fuel that if sparked and carried with the West Texas wind could result in raging fires much like that in California.
Residents in Howard County should be advised that people who have to burn their trash for health and safety reasons must use a metal barrel with no holes in it and tighten a metal screen on top of it, as well as an extinguishing agent, such as a fire hose or fire extinguisher, that is ready to use.
According to our news partners at CBS 7, the burn ban does not apply to agricultural activity, or fire fighter training. The county is also restricting the sale of certain fireworks.
Chief Sullivan says that fireworks stands will not be allowed to sell anything with sticks or fins on it because it travels away from the shooter and is not able to be readily extinguished.
The mission of the Young Marines is to positively impact America's future by providing quality youth development programs for boys and girls that nurtures and develops its members into responsible citizens who enjoy and promote a healthy drug-free lifestyle.
Roger Rodman, Unit Commander of Crossroads Young Marines, which serves Howard County, stated that the national organization has been around since 1959. The organization is open to all youth ages 8 through high school. The only membership requirement is that the youth must be in good standing at school. The program is self-funded and cost is $200 for the first year, and $80 for every year after that.
Rodman went on to stress that this is not a punitive program and participants and parents are required to be active in the organization.
"We give them the determination. We give them all the tools they will need to become a successful American citizen, and most of that is based on discipline," states Rodman of the Young Marines program.
The organization teaches the importance of self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring our veterans, good citizenship, community service, and living healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
For more information about the Crossroads Young Marines, you can check out their Facebook page.
According to Coahoma Media, three Coahoma High School students were named to All-Region Band after tryouts held at Greenwood ISD recently.
Senior Tyler McFall placed first chair in the trumpet section. Senior Nathan Ramirez placed third chair in the euphonium section and flautist Andrea King, a junior, placed 12th. All three qualified for area competition set for January.
The three students competed against musicians from similar size band programs across the region for a spot on the All-Region band. Event judges evaluate each musician on their performance of a pre-selected piece which the students had to time to practice before competition day.
Waiting for the auditions was a little nerve-wracking, King said.
"Mr. Landin likes us to go in with the mentality that we are not trying to beat people that we are trying to have the best audition that we possibly can have," McFall said.
The all region band concert will be held on Jan. 20 at the Wagner Noel PAC in Midland.
The deadline for Candidates to file for a place on the 2018 Primary Election ballot was this past Monday, December 11th. According to the Texas Secretary of State's official website there is only one new candidate filing for the 2018 Primary Election. It's David Mathis, listed as a Democrat, running for County Commissioner of Precinct 4, against incumbent and Republican John Cline.
Mathis is currently a student at Howard College pursuing an Associate's Degree in Science and he's also employed at a local credit union. Before moving to Big Spring from Dallas , he served as a representative and treasurer for the non-profit organization Caven Employees Benevolence Association, which is a 501C-3. He is also an active member of the Parent Action Committee at Washington Elementary, where they are trying to get volunteers together for the Parent Teacher Organization.
If elected, he will be attending courses pertaining to the job duties as commissioner with yearly continuing education to ensure that he is up to date on administrative policies set by the State, training that is required of all County Commissioners in Texas.
Even though all local parties will end up on the ballot because it's only incumbents and Mathis running, Reina Cisneros, Howard County Democratic Party Chair, says that people are still encouraged to vote because there are still contested races for state offices, such as Governor and Comptroller of Public Accounts.
The goals of Big Spring Economic Development Corporation are to attract businesses who offer highly skilled positions at high wages, to retain and expand existing businesses in Big Spring and the surrounding area, and to create a business environment conducive for entrepreneurship. These goals are accomplished by implementing an aggressive business prospect program, and developing strong relationships with the existing Big Spring business community.
One of the ways that the Big Spring EDC is by providing support to local business owners through a partnership with the entrepreneur development group Leading EDG, which began in 2013.
Leading EDG offers coaching and consultation with business people who starting and growing small businesses. They can assist with building a marketing plan, managing, operating, and financing small businesses.
Leading EDG is a network of resources with the goal of developing entrepreneurs and strengthening small businesses. They utilize a network of strategic alliances with an A-list team that includes experts in financial management, sales training, business coaching, intellectual property, social media, and more.
According to Terry Wegman, Executive Director of the Big Spring EDC, the Leading EDG service is free to Howard County residents and in the 4 years the company has been able to assist approximately 130 businesses.
"Some of those are start-ups, some of those are existing start-ups. It's not just limited to start-ups. Some of them are existing businesses," said Wegman.
"Its a pretty broad approach that can be beneficial, and we have numerous examples around town that are very successful and doing well," he continued.
Leading EDG representatives come to Big Spring every other week and are available for appointments. To schedule an appointment or to find more information, you can contact Big Spring Economic Development Corporation inside the Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 215 W. 3rd St., or call them at (432) 264-6032.
The Better Business Bureau is warning the public of the 'Secret Sister Gift Exchange' scam that is circulating on Facebook during the holidays.
According to the BBB, the scam is alleged to be an illegal pyramid scheme, claiming that participants will receive up to 36 gifts in exchange for sending one gift valued at $10. The scam then encourages social media users to invite others to participate.
According to the BBB, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service's gambling and pyramid scheme laws state that gift chains like these are illegal and participants could be penalized for mail fraud.
-Start With Trust®. Check with BBB before becoming involved in suspicious and possibly illegal activity.
-To avoid this scam, the best thing to do is completely ignore it altogether. Do not give out personal information to anyone.
-Chain letters via social media and U.S. mail that involve money or valuable items and promise big returns are illegal. If you start a chain letter or send one, you are breaking the law.
-Chances are you will receive little or no money back on your "investment." Despite the claims, a chain letter will never make you rich.
-Some chain letters try to win your confidence by claiming they're legal and endorsed by the government.
Thank You for Your Investment, Goodwill - West Texas!
Earlier today the Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce held a "Thank You for Your Investment" Ceremony at the GOODWILL - WEST TEXAS, located at 701 S. Gregg St.
Danielle Robertson, Director of Communications and Development for Goodwill - West Texas, stated that she felt that the ceremony shows the community of Big Spring how invested they are to make a positive impact in the community. "Our mission is provide opportunities for people with barriers for employment, and we strive to complete that mission on a local level every single day."
According to Robertson, over 60 percent of those employed by Goodwill - West Texas have a documented barrier, which means that they struggle with a disability or a disadvantage in life.
In this last year Goodwill - West Texas brought on a new President and CEO Kevin Bradford, who has helped to make great improvements in their stores.
"[Bradford] has a fantastic vision for Goodwill - West Texas so things have very much changed. The experience that you get a Goodwill is different than the experience you may have received a year ago," stated Robertson.
She went on to say that Goodwill - West Texas is very customer oriented and driven, as well as mission driven; and they love the people they employ and their customers.
HOWARD COUNTY -- DPS has identified a Seminole man who was killed in a crash on Sunday night.
According to DPS, their troopers responded to a call of a crash on Interstate 20 seven miles east of Stanton at 9:15 p.m.
When troopers arrived on scene they found a crash involving a Chevrolet Sonic and a Ford truck.
The driver of the Sonic, identified as Dustin Albert Lira, 20, passed away from his injuries at the scene.
The driver of the truck, Jose Orellana of Sherman was transported to the hospital with non-incapacitating injuries.
A preliminary investigation of the crash revealed that Lira was driving east on I-20 as Orellana was driving west. According to DPS, Lira crossed into the westbound lanes and crashed into the truck head on.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.
Last night, a Flag Retirement Ceremony was performed by the Boy Scouts #305 Troop 5 at the West Texas VA in honor of Pearl Harbor Day. Due to the weather, the ceremony was held in doors but it held just as much of an impact on those in attendance.
One stripe at a time the 5ft x 8ft flag was stripped away until all that was left was a field of blue. Each stripe was given to a veteran to ceremoniously place in the fire pit and was followed by a salute.
Akisha Woods, Volunteer Services Coordinator at the West Texas VA and a 16 year veteran of the United States Air Force, was one of the veterans in attendance at the ceremony.
Earlier this week, 61-year old Raul O. Reyes pled guilty to the charges that resulted from a police shootout and chase that took place last December.
According to District Attorney for the 118th District Court Hardy Wilkerson, Reyes received a 20-year sentence for the five 1st Degree Felony charges of aggravated assault on a public servant. Each charge received 20 years and the sentence will be served concurrently within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
The community is invited to attend free holiday celebration this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum, located at 1001 Birdwell Lane in Big Spring!
On Sunday, December 10th, thousands of Big Spring residents will sit together and share a festive holiday meal during the Third Annual H-E-B Feast of Sharing dinner. For H-E-B, the event is a way to bring together family, friends, and neighbors while showing appreciation to its loyal customers.
Hundreds of H-E-B and community volunteers will serve the free meal to more than 5,000 people at the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum. The event, which is open to the public, also includes live music, entertainment, family-friendly activities and a visit from Santa. On the menu will be glazed ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and apple pie.
The H-E-B Feast of Sharing dinners were founded in 1989 and are an important part of H-E-B's Food Bank Assistance Program, which works year-round to prevent hunger in Texas and Mexico. The annual holiday feast includes more than 250,000 meals served during 33 dinners held throughout Texas and Mexico.
There's a reason Michelle Hawkins is one of the first people you see when you enter the main entrance of the State National Bank. She is always smiling and is anxious to help customers. "I think every day is a good day and I try to present that attitude," she says.
Deadline for Candidates to file for a place on the 2018 Primary Election ballot is Monday, December 11, 2017, at 6 p.m. Candidates are need to fill out an Application with the County Party Chairs and pay filing fees. Appointment of Campaign Treasurer is filed with Elections Office.
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages Texans in all regions of the state to make preparations for winter weather as we enter the cold weather season.
During the winter season, residents can contact 2-1-1 Texas, the state's free 24-hour helpline, to check on possible community-established warming centers or related services in their area. No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 for community resources.
Visit http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/…/ThreatAwaren…/winterstorm.htm for additional information and tips regarding winter weather preparedness.
Yesterday our KBest crew crossed paths with a man who traveling cross country from Tennessee to California on a lawn chair strapped to a skateboard, being pulled by 2 snow dogs. Georgie Cutwright has already been on the road for 9 months with the mission of spreading the word of God and bringing awareness for rescue dogs and the homeless.
"I don't really consider my situation homeless because I rest my head wherever I rest my head and I feel like it's home for the night," said Cutright.
Cutwright told our KBest crew that they've been attacked by bobcats and ran over, but he tries to focus on the positive part of this experience, which is spreading the word of God. He went on to say that there are times that he feels like quitting but he's inspired to continue.
"I just keep putting one foot in front of the other. True faith is seeing a mountain but not seeing the top; and knowing that if you keep climbing that mountain sooner or later you'll reach the top. And once you reach the top…you can just coast down the other side," said Cutwright.
One thing that he wants to people to remember is to not sweat the small stuff in life and to look at the bigger picture.
If you'd like to keep up with Cutright's progress, you can find him on Facebook.
Today, the Volunteer Services Council hosted a recognition ceremony and reception in honor of the newly appointed Superintendent for the Big Spring State Hospital, Traci Phillips.
Phillips had most recently served as interim superintendent and before that was the hospital's assistant superintendent overseeing administration of the 200-bed facility. She has eight years of senior-level experience from working at Covenant Health System in Lubbock prior to joining the Big Spring State Hospital management team.
Big Spring State Hospital works with seven mental health authorities, including West Texas Centers, to help provide treatment options for people with mental illness.
During her speech at the ceremony, Phillips stated that she was honored, and challenged by the opportunity and that she was humbled by the support that she's received from the BSSH team and the Austin office.
Today the Big Spring Rotary Club prepared illustrated dictionaries to be distributed later this week to 3rd grade students throughout Howard County.
This year's President of the Big Spring Rotary Club Ed Moughon (MoHON) told KBest News that the purpose of the project is to promote literacy, and the organization has been doing this for the past 10 years.
According to Moughon, for many of these children who receive these books this is the first book that they'll own that is meant for them and isn't a hand-me-down from older siblings.
The First Church of the Nazarene will have their Drive Through Nativity ready to open this weekend from December 8th – December 10th from 6:30 – 9:30 PM, located at 1400 S. Lancaster St. in Big Spring. This live presentation displays real people and most of the animals are real, as well.
According to Calvary Callender, Lead Pastor at the NazFamily Church, this is the 31st year that the nativity has been presented to the community and it has become a Christmas tradition for many people and that this is their gift to the community.
Callender also went on to say that the event is also important to the church, stating, "It's also a gift in that we're telling the story of Jesus, for our church, the purpose to reach people for Jesus to let them know who he is. It's a gift in that regard that we can tell the story of Jesus, his birth, his death, resurrection, and ascension.
Forsan's Tennis coach named Coach of the Year!
Forsan's Coach Seth Johnson was named the 2017 Region 1 Class AA Coach of the Year at the Texas Tennis Coaches' Association annual coaching clinic and conference. The award was presented by Patrick McEnroe, brother of retired tennis pro John McEnroe, during the awards banquet Friday night in Marble Falls. Johnson has served as Forsan's head tennis coach for five years during which the UIL tennis players and Team Tennis players have made consistent trips to the Regional Tennis tournaments and several have made it to State. In April, the mixed doubles team of Freeman and Schafer won the bronze medal at the state tournament.
Forsan ISD is proud of Coach Johnson and talented students who choose to play tennis. The tennis parents and several local parents have been wonderful to support this program with countless hours of service. Coach Lloyd Vedder serves as the tennis program's assistant coach.
Picture One: Coach Seth Johnson after being awarded the Coach of the Year plaque at the TTCA conference.
Picture Two: Coach Johnson along with his wife and son after the awards banquet.
Coahoma FFA Places at State Leadership Development Events and Julia Cox Continues on to State!
Over the weekend eight Coahoma FFA students competed in the state Leadership Development Events (LDE) competition that was held in Huntsville at Sam Houston University.
According to Aaron Custer, this was the largest number of successful state qualifiers for the Coahoma FFA chapter to date under his advising of the program.
FFA is a national youth organization focused on developing personal growth, leadership, and career success to its members through agricultural education.
The Coahoma FFA Radio Broadcasting team of Aubrey Green, Micah Worley, and Emilee Custer placed 7th in state Leadership Development Events, and the Ag Advocacy team of Selina Baldwin, Macee Grant, Brylea Gordon, and Seth Brooks placed 8th. Julia Cox placed 1st in the Greenhand FFA Creed contest and will go on to nationals.
The team had such a strong showing at the state finals today that adviser Aaron Custer was awarded the Sweepstakes Award for Single Teacher Division.
Big Spring's HEB will be hosting their 3rd Annual Feast of Sharing on Sunday, December 10th at the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum on the Sonic Floor from 11 AM – 3 PM. The event is free and a holiday meal will be served to the public. During this time there will be musical and dance performances and kids can even visit with Santa!
According to Ricardo Serrato, Unit Director at the HEB in Big Spring, HEB hosts 30 Feast of Sharing through the months of November and December, 24 are in Texas and 6 are in Mexico, and they've been doing this as a company for the last 29 years. Every year HEB serves 250,000 meals and uses thousands of volunteers and many community organization to put the events together.
The Feast of Sharing is the culmination of a year round commitment H E B makes to fighting hunger.
If you're interested in volunteering your time to help with this event, you can contact Debra Moreno. Volunteer Coordinator for this event, at 432-816-6018.
On Monday, December 4th, a jury selection for the trial of 61 year old Raul O. Reyes vs. The State of Texas will begin next week in 118th District Court.
Reyes is charged with five counts of aggravated assault of a public servant, a 1st Degree Felony, that resulted from a police shootout and chase that took place last December.
Police were first called to the AT&T store on Gregg St. for a person acting suspicious with a gun. When officers arrived on scene Reyes allegedly stepped out of his truck and fired multiple shots before leading police on a chase that ended near Big Spring High School.
It was there that Reyes exited the vehicle again and began firing again before being shot himself. According to DPS two guns were found at the scene, including an assault rifle which was used to fire at officers.
A Big Spring police officer and DPS trooper were involved in the final shootout. Reyes had been injured in the shootout, but no injuries to the law enforcement officers were reported.
Yesterday, November 30, 2017, Calvin Jacob Lawson, 34 years-old, was indicted by members of a Grand Jury on a 1st Degree Felony Murder charge for the death of 34 year-old Sterling Donald McIntosh whose deceased body was discovered inside a house on E. 16th Street October 12th, 2017.
The Big Spring Police Department had detained Lawson as a suspect when he was found nearby at the time the body was discovered. Through investigation of the Big Spring PD, it was determined that two had been involved in an altercation which resulted in the death of McIntosh. Information was collected and Lawson then became the primary suspect for the murder of McIntosh, and was arrested.
According to the District Attorney for 118th Judicial District, Hardy Wilkerson, if convicted Lawson could be facing a punishment of 5 to 99 years, including the possibility of a life sentence and a $10,000 fine.
After a successful performance at area contest, eight Coahoma FFA students are turning their attention to state Leadership Development Events (LDE) competition set for today and Saturday.
According to Aaron Custer, this is largest number of successful state qualifiers for the Coahoma FFA chapter to date under his advisorship of the program.
Thursday morning, Coahoma High School students along with the cheerleaders and the drum corps cheered on the competitors as they headed out to Sam Houston State University in Hurstville. Those students are Julia Cox who qualified in Junior Creed; the Ag Advocacy team of Selina Baldwin, Macee Grant, Brylea Gordon, and Seth Brooks; and the FFA Radio Broadcasting team of Aubrey Green, Micah Worley, and Emilee Custer.
The young group consisting of three freshman, four sophomores and a junior will be going up against the best competitors in the state today during prelims. Finals will be held Saturday.
Custer said the students will continue to focus on the fundamentals as well as pushing and supporting each other to give their best presentation.
Area competition, where the eight students qualified for state, was held Nov. 18 on the campus of Howard Campus. Forty-nine Coahoma FFA chapter students competed in 12 team/individual contests at area where nine teams/individuals place in the top five. Two of those teams placed in the same event.The students' performance at area contest earned the Coahoma FFA Chapter its first Sweepstakes trophy for the top Leadership Development - Single Teacher Department in Area 2.


A review of the Matrimonial Causes Law, the Affiliation Law and the Maintenance Law.
In its first year of operation the Law Reform Commission decided to undertake a review of the Matrimonial Causes Law, the Affiliation Law and the Maintenance Law. The purpose of the review is to highlight the areas which the Commission believes are in need of reform and to provide modern legislation to deal with such matters.
Discussion Paper -Family Law Reform (Part 1)- The Matrimonial Causes Law (2005 Revision), February, 2011.


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Det'on Cho Corporation (DCC) is the economic development arm of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. DCC has four wholly-owned subsidiaries, and a partnership or joint venture interest in twelve more. Together, the Det'on Cho group of companies focuses on providing construction and support to the mining industry.
Ranking Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth, the PROFIT 500 profiles the country's most successfully growing companies. Published in the summer issue of PROFIT and online at PROFIT500.com, the PROFIT 500 is Canada's largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement.
"For a few years now, we figured that we were one of the fastest-growing companies in the North," said Roy Erasmus Jr., CEO of Det'on Cho. "We were pleasantly surprised to find out that we're one of the fastest-growing in Canada."
Over the past five years, Det'on Cho's revenues have nearly quadrupled—earning it number 276 on the PROFIT 500 list.
"The North has been an area of tremendous economic opportunity for a long time now thanks to resource development," Erasmus said. "In the early part of the last century it was gold. Today it's diamonds. And it looks like there's plenty of opportunity for things like oil and gas, and other minerals in the future."
Twenty-five years ago, the company started with just a $15,000 grant. From those humble beginnings, it wisely grew capacity and invested in ventures that would create employment opportunities for the members of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. With the discovery of diamonds, it formed joint ventures and subsidiary companies that could support the burgeoning mines.
In the beginning, these joint ventures relied on the expertise of southern companies. That was a foot in the door, not a long-term plan. Det'on Cho used those joint ventures to develop its own capabilities.
"For example," said Erasmus, "originally we were the Aboriginal partner in Ekati Services, which had the contract for catering and camp services at Diavik Mine. A few years ago, when we had developed our own capacity, Bouwa Whee Catering took over the contract." Bouwa Whee is a 100-percent DCC-owned company.
"When it comes to Aboriginal companies in the North, a lot of people just expect us to partner with other companies for the paycheque; to let them do the work, while we contribute Aboriginal content. But that's not how we work. Our vision is to create prosperity for the Yellowknives Dene, so that means creating real opportunities for employment and training. We employ more than 300 people, and we're proud to say that about forty percent of them are Aboriginal and nearly ninety percent are from the North."
With sixteen companies, Det'on Cho Corporation is involved in many different things, but most of its current business comes from catering and mine camp services, construction and logistics. In less than ten years, three of its companies have gone from almost nothing to leading the pack in the North.
"It's an honour to be named one of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies," said Erasmus. "I think it speaks to the enormous potential of the North, as well as to the determination and drive of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation."