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Support the CoMo CAAP/Responses to Critics
Posted by Mark Haim at 8:39 PM |
On Monday, June 17 the Columbia City Council will take an historic vote, hopefully adopting the Columbia Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). Peaceworks encourages members and supporters to attend the Council meeting that evening and to contact your councilperson and the mayor prior to the meeting to share your thoughts on the CAAP.
So far most reactions to the CAAP have been positive and we are hopeful that the Plan will be passed unanimously. We have heard a very modest number of objections or concerns. We'd like to respond to those concerns, but first a little on what the CAAP is and what it is not.
Columbia's CAAP is a general roadmap to a carbon-neutral future. Drafted as the result of a two-year process with ample opportunities for public input, the plan lays out many steps and broader strategies to achieve net carbon neutrality for the community at large by 2060 and net carbon neutrality for city operations by 2050. The CAAP includes interim targets for the community of reductions from a 2015 baseline of 35 percent by 2035 and 80 percent by 2050. It also calls for a 50 percent reduction in emissions from city operations by 2035.
The CAAP includes sections dealing with energy, housing, transportation, waste, health/safety and natural resources. It includes what are considered Cross-Cutting Strategies and Actions, as well as Sector Specific Strategies and Actions. We encourage everyone to access the CAAP draft on-line.
The CAAP does not enact the needed changes, but rather lays out a general path to get from here to there. Any changes that would be made in city operations or requirements (e.g. changes in building codes, W&L operations, mass transit, etc.) would be done at a later date with input from citizens and action by the Council required.
Framers of the CAAP have done extensive research as to our current situation here in CoMo and also have looked closely to see what other cities have done. The result is a very deliberate, flexible and incremental approach. Some may fault the CAAP for not being ambitious enough, but, given the magnitude of the crisis we face, few would think it too bold.
This said, there are some critics, and some of the concerns they're raising are due to misinformation or misinterpretation of the facts. So, let us respond:
Climate Change is Real and a Very Real Threat: There is a broad, international scientific consensus based upon both an understanding of physics and the analysis of data scientifically collected, that the planet is warming and, with this warming is coming significant climatic changes including more extreme weather events (super storms, floods, droughts, etc.) that are causing serious dislocation, damages, crop failures, fires, loss of human life and limb, loss of habitat, species extinction, climate refugees, etc.
Those who deny the reality of these readily observable phenomena are disputing the conclusions reached by virtually every major scientific organization here in the U.S. and around the world, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. They are also denying the conclusions of the National Climate Assessment conducted under the Trump administration.
How Much Warming: Some critics have made claims that we don't have to worry (or take action) because the world is actually cooling. There is no basis for these claims. While the National Climate Assessment projects the average increase in temperature by the year 2100 range from 1.5-4.5 degrees Celsius (2.7-8.1 degrees Fahrenheit), the former assumes that immediate and bold action is taken to limit and eliminate emissions, while the latter assumes business as usual.
The implications of the high-end scenarios are truly unthinkable, and it is therefore incumbent upon us in Columbia to join people of conscience everywhere who are taking action to effectively address the crisis.
The Cost of the CAAP: A major objection raised by CAAP opponents is that effective climate action will be costly. There are two major flaws in these assertions. First of all, they fail to recognize that many of the actions the CAAP calls for will have both costs and savings.
For example, if a house, apartment or other structure has an energy efficiency upgrade, there will be an initial cost and then there will be significant savings in future utility costs, as it will take less energy to heat, cool and otherwise operate the building. Most retrofits pay back the investment in six years or less, which means a 16 percent or better annual return on the investment. And these upgrades generally continue to return such savings for decades to come, long after the initial investment is repaid.
The other flaw is the failure to recognize the existence of very significant costs attributable to our use of fossil fuels that are currently "externalized." Cost externalities are generally recognized by economists as a major source of market failure. These are costs that are real, but are not included in the prices we pay.
In this case burning fossil fuels pollutes our air and water, significantly impacts the health of our population, and alters our climate, all of which lead to serious costs to society, both today and in the future. But these costs are not currently incorporated into the price of the fuels we purchase. The costs of actions called for in the CAAP will be, in general, more than offset by savings to society at large.
The bottom line on cost is yes, it will cost to mitigate and adapt to climate change, but it will cost even more not to take effective action now.
Costs & Benefits of Home Energy Upgrades: Some have raised concerns about the cost impact of weatherization and other home energy improvements. According to the Missouri Division of Energy in the Department of Economic Development, following weatherization improvements to a home, on average the occupant will save $435 annually on their energy bills. Additionally, a study done by the C40 association of cities found that even the lowest income quintile was able to increase their disposable income (income after taxes) by 3.1 percent after energy efficiency improvements to their residence.
Solar and Wind: Opponents question whether we can meet our energy needs relying primarily on solar and wind power. There is a natural variation in the availability and intensity of these sources, but these are predictable, and, through a combination of wheeling power over the grid, installing storage, and load shifting, we can have a 100 percent renewable electric utility within the CAAP timeline.
Cost of Renewables: Some opponents have asserted that renewable energy is too expensive. While we understand concerns about costs, the trends are all pointing in favor of renewables. In an article published in Forbes on May 29, 2019, it was reported that "The cost of renewable energy has tumbled even further over the past year, to the point where almost every source of green energy can now compete on cost with oil, coal and gas-fired power plants, according to new data released today." The article references a study Renewable Power Generation Costs, released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), an inter-governmental body with around 160 members.
Some opponents have cited studies that looked at past costs, but these costs have declined significantly. Columbia Water and Light is already paying significantly less for renewables than it did previously. Purchased wind power is costing our utility less than half the price of coal-generated purchased power, while solar is marginally cheaper than coal, but has the price locked in for 30 years, with no fuel costs.
Wind and Birds: Some opponents of wind power have raised concerns regarding bird deaths from wind turbines. Of course, no one wants to see birds killed. The number of birds killed by wind generators, however, isdwarfed by those killed by cats, by moving vehicles, by birds flying into buildings and even by conventional power plants. If properly sited, wind generation is not a serious threat to birds, while climate change most definitely is. That's why many conservation organizations, including most prominently the Audubon Society, which are deeply concerned about birds, are also strong supporters of wind-generated power.
Electric Vehicles: Some opponents have pointed out that switching to electric vehicles will increase demand for electricity making a renewable energy future much more difficult to attain. What they fail to recognize is that savings from efficiency improvements will offset much of the increased transportation sector demand. Shifting from gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles to EVs should not require any further reduction in demand for electricity from existing uses. If more electricity is needed, we will simply have to be purchasing more power from wind or solar generation to meet the vehicular demand.
Two pieces of good news: First, the cost of running an EV is a lot less than the cost of using gasoline or diesel. Second, our cars will be able to charge their batteries at times when power is readily available. This can be done overnight, using abundant wind at a time when other uses are low. It also can be done during the day while we're at work, using solar power available to vehicles charging up in parking lots at our workplaces.
Roll Carts: While some are concerned about roll carts, which were mentioned as a possible option in the original draft. The proposal to use roll carts has been removed from the CAAP.
In closing we would like to thank our Mayor and City Council for having the vision to recognize the urgency of addressing climate change, as well as thank all on the city staff, the Mayor's Task Force and all members of the public who participated in the process of drafting the CoMo CAAP. We look forward to its adoption and implementation.
Mayor's Climate Action & Adaptation Task Force. We thank them for their hard work to make the CAAP a reality.


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The Moroccos aka The Four Chimes aka the Moroccans
Par dion1 le 18 December 2009 à 11:18
The Moroccos (Chicago)
aka The Four Chimes aka the Moroccans
Norman Bradford (Lead)
Melvin Morrow (Tenor)
Lawrence Johnson (Tenor)
Prayer "George" Kemp (Baritone)
Fred Martin (Bass)
The Four Chimes
1954 - My Easy Bab (United) (Unreleased)
1954 - When Was My Baby Born (United) (Unreleased)
1954 - Before i met you (United) (Unreleased)
The Moroccos
1955 - Morocco chant (United) (Unreleased)
1955 - Pardon my tears / Chicken (United 188)
1955 - Somewhere over the rainbow / Red hot & chili mac (United 193/B&F 193)
1956 - My love (United) (Unreleased)
1956 - What is a teen-ager's prayer? / Bang goes my heart! (United 204/B&F 1347)
1957 - Sad sad hours / The Hex (United 207)
Lillian Brooks & The Moroccos
1956 - For only you / She Boodle dee, Boodle dee (King 4934)
1956 - Sweet sweet william / No parking (King 4956)
The Moroccans
1957 - Believe in tomorrow / You fascinate me (The Philipairs) (Salem 1014)
Sammy Fitzhugh & The Moroccans
1958 - Sadie Mae / Linda Baby (Poplar 115)
The Moroccos came out of the Englewood community, on the south side of Chicago, the same region that produced both the El Dorados and Dukays. They scored a national hit and regional smash with their rendition of Harold Arlen's "Over the Rainbow." The core group -- Norman Bradford (lead), Prayer "George" Kemp (baritone), Fred Martin (bass), Melvin Morrow (tenor), and Lawrence Johnson (tenor) -- formed around 1952. Kemp, whose birth surname was actually Prayer (but who used his father's name George as his stage name), generally acted as the group's spokesperson and leader and met with Leo Allen about a recording contract with United Records. Shortly before this, however, Johnson dropped out, and Bradford -- who reportedly had to make himself scarce in the Chicago area for some unknown reason -- joined the Army. At the last minute, Kemp recruited Ralph Vernon as his replacement. (Years later Johnson would become a member of an obscure '70s group, the Majestic Arrows.)
The first session, in the fall of 1954, did not prove satisfactory. The group -- who were by then calling themselves the Four Chimes -- recorded "Easy Baby" and "When Was My Baby Born," the latter of which was a reworking of an old Negro religious folk song called "The Last Month of the Year." United decided to shelve the recordings and Allen and the group agreed that what they needed was -- not only a fifth member -- but also an additional lead.
The group recruited Sollie McElroy, formerly of the Flamingos (from nearby Douglas, a suburb of Chicago). McElroy had been the Flamingo's lead singer since 1952, but he was having problems in the group and wanted out. He was already in his twenties, while the remaining Four Chimes were still in their teens. Nevertheless, he fit in much better, and with McElroy as a member, the group went into session again in January 1955. One of the musicians in the studio had a set of maracas, which inspired the group to adopt the name, becoming the Moroccos. The first session yielded a dance tune, "Chicken," which became the Moroccos' first 45 release, which actually received some airplay, but failed to chart.
The next session, in May 1955, produced a McElroy-led version of the Harold Arlen tune "(Somewhere) Over the Rainbow." Released in October, this record was a double-sided hit in the Chicago area, but "Over the Rainbow" would land the group their first national attention. The Moroccos might have been able to exploit the single's popularity with live appearances; however -- after auditioning as "The Harlem Blackbirds" -- they had already signed a contract for an eight-week promotional tour of Australia with Larry Steele's Smart Affairs road show (the preeminent black entertainment organization presenting a variety of black acts in one package tour). Each member of the group made 150 dollars per week as a per diem on the Australian tour.
The Moroccos returned to Chicago in mid-February 1956 and high schooler Vernon (who was underage and unable to travel with them) rejoined the group for a Midwest tour, sharing bills along the way with the Coasters, the Flamingos, the Danderliers, and the Dells. They also backed Lilian Brooks on a session for King Records.
In late July, the Moroccos had one more lined up session with United, but shortly before the group was to go into the studio, Prayer Kemp joined the Marines. His replacement was Calvin Baron. The session ended up producing two releases for the Moroccos, including "What Is a Teenager's Prayer," later a hit for Joe Simon.
Unfortunately, United was incapable of promoting and pushing the Moroccos as the company was about to fold. The Moroccos did one more session, this one for Salem Records, but it too failed to attract an audience, and the group decided to split.
Vernon and Martin followed Kemp's lead and joined the Marines, while Morrow later joined the Army. Only McElroy and Baron immediately continued intermittently in the music business. In 1961, McElroy joined the Chaunteurs. Near the end of the 1950s, Calvin Baron joined the Cosmic Rays, a vocal group created and recorded by the avant-garde jazz artist Sun Ra.
In the late 1960s, Kemp and Morrow joined with the former El Dorados lead Pirkle Lee Moses to form the Major-Minors and put out an obscure record on the Scat label in Detroit. In 1970, when they recorded some tunes for Al Smith's Torrid label, Smith insisted on having their name changed to the recognizable El Dorados name. Shortly afterward the group broke up. Moses and Kemp were part of yet another El Dorados revival group during the '80s.
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Somewhere over the rainbow Pardon my tears
What is a teen-ager's prayer? Bang goes my heart!
Chicken Red hot & chili mac
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North American cinema attendance drops to lowest level in two decades
Posted by NALIP on January 02, 2015
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Numbers of people heading to cinemas across Canada and the US fall to lowest figure since 1995, while Chinese total rises by 34.5 percent.
The number of people going to the cinema in North America has fallen to its lowest level in two decades, according to figures published by The Hollywood Reporter.
Around 1.26 billion filmgoers bought tickets to see a movie in 2014, the lowest number since 1995, when the figure was 1.21 billion. The disappointing return offers further evidence that the US, which makes up by far the largest portion of the North American box office, is likely to lose its position as the world's largest film market to China before the end of the decade.
The average cost of a movie ticket was slightly up, from $8.13 in 2013 to $8.15 this year. But it is still estimated that overall revenue fell by 5% since 2013, to around $10.36bn – the biggest annual drop in nine years.
In China, latest studies suggest 830 million people bought tickets in 2014. That figure is up 34.5% on last year, and suggests that the country could overtake North America on tickets sold by 2017. Overall revenue stands at $4.77bn – still less than half of the North American total, but up by 36% on 2013.
The North American box office suffered in large part because of the failure of a number of blockbuster sequels to match the financial returns of their predecessors. The Amazing Spider-Man 2, released in May, took just $202m in the US and Canada, compared to $403m for Spider-Man in 2002, the year that the North American box office hit an all-time high with 1.57 billion people buying tickets.
June's Transformers: Age of Extinction and November's The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, also produced weaker results than predecessors. And Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, while performing superbly for a previously unheralded comic book property, with $332m in North America, could not hit the heights of the same studio's The Avengers ($623m in 2012) or Iron Man 3 ($409m in 2013).
It's not all bad news, however. Next year sees the release of blockbuster shoo-ins such as The Avengers: Age of Ultron, the final instalment in The Hunger Games saga, and, at the tail end of the year, the new Star Wars effort The Force Awakens. Other films which might plunder the box office include the new Jurassic Park movie, Jurassic World, Pixar entries Inside Out and The Good Dinosaur, Disney's live action fairytale Cinderella and the much hyped sex drama Fifty Shades of Grey.
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So the whole world has gone mobile. Where we once had been tethered to our desks, chained for productivity's sake, we are now free to roam the corporate wilderness. People are grabbing their tablets and laptops and running out the door to continue working at the job site, in coffee shops, and from home. And thanks to the wonders of wireless networking, you can keep right on working just about anywhere you go.
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Since our good friends and coworkers the Moores began their assignment in the States this June, our community group has been working through a little book called The Enemy Within. This book updates and simplifies John Owen's Mortification of Sin. The wording comes from Paul's command to "put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry" (Col 3:5, cf. Rom 8:13). I have been repeatedly encouraged by our Friday night gatherings as we endeavor to help one another fight sin. One participant last week brought up a helpful flowchart (available here for print and for free) so that we could discuss how the principles of the book could be shaped into a process to be repeated from now all the way to heaven. We're so thankful for the camaraderie we enjoy at this church as we seek to put to death the deeds of the flesh, holding nothing back.
Emmanuel Baptist pursued a special missions emphasis this month. Pastor Ken and a few other speakers challenged us as a congregation to prioritize God's glory and the salvation of the nations, especially those who remain unreached. I love how we've been led as a congregation to consider how God uses ordinary people for his extraordinary redemptive purposes. God is at work for the glory of Jesus among the nations! Please continue praying that God would use us in his great rescue plan even as he continues to rescue us from our own sin.


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Rhode Island hospital launches rigorous safety initiative
Christine Blank
Kent Hospital, in Warwick, R.I., is stepping up its staff's awareness of safe injection practices.
"These lapses in basic infection control include reusing needles and syringes from patient to patient or misusing single-dose and multi-dose vials," wrote Peter Graves, MD, chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Kent Hospital, in a guest blog at the CDC's website.
The CDC's Safe Injection Practices Coalition also reports that more than 130,000 patients have been notified that they might be at risk for bloodborne disease, resulting from double-use of syringes and other errors. "Though we've never had an outbreak or known infection, establishing a culture of safety around these potential sources of infection is not just about procedure, it's about trust and sleeping well at night," Graves wrote.
McKnight, who was receiving treatment at her local hospital for a recurrence of breast cancer, contracted hepatitis C when a provider used one IV bag as a shared source of flush for several chemotherapy patients.
"You could have heard a pin drop as these stories were told to over 100 physician attendees," Graves wrote.
In addition, hospital officials have reminded the ED staff in meetings and e-mails that "it is never acceptable to use the same needle or syringe more than one time to draw up or administer medications, and that all single-dose vials of medications in the ED are just that: to be used once and then discarded," Graves told Drug Topics.
In other related measures, the hospital has attached reminder placards to the top of procedure carts in the ED, and it plans to hold a "grand rounds" presentation for a multidisciplinary audience, addressing all aspects of safe injection practices.
All of Kent's ED staff has been supportive of the initiative and "incredulous that this sort of problem even existed," Graves said.
"All staff has agreed to be much more vigilant not only about their own practices regarding safe injections, but also the practices of their colleagues," he added.


The Gobi March continues. Only one more day to go though, and so many of the competitors still going strong – even when the going gets really tough.. Extreme sport, extreme courage, extreme challenge, extreme perseverence… well done to all of them.
Simone Bishop (South Africa), Kimberley Dods (South Africa) and Hannah Sandling (United Kingdom) have been nicknamed 'The Glamour Girls'.
Current status at the end of Stage 5 finds Eric LaHaie still at the top.
Sean Abbott (United States) who had remained in the top three throughout the race came into camp at 17.59.17. Abbott was greeted by the top two who shared first place for the stage, placing him in second place today.
As you know, Kashgar was the check-in point for the the Gobi March with contestants arriving before the 14th June to acclimatise, sightsee and complete the final paperwork.
The tragedy of Kashgar is that the ancient part of the town is about to be razed to the ground to make way for modern enterprise, so if you want to see how it looks – watch the video from racingtheplanet ,and then book a flight, but quickly… Kashgar has not much time left.
2009 will be the year that all the old vestiges of Kashgar's 1,500 year old, Old City will be razed to make room for further civic development, new housing and business centres.
Bearing this in mind, the decision was made that the finish line of the Gobi March 2009 will take place in front of the largest mosque in the whole of China, situated next to the 2nd tallest statue of Chairman Mao in the world. Competitors will race through the Old City, winding in and out of the small, labyrinthine arteries and pathways lined with intricately carved doorways of centuries old residences. Bakeries, embroidery workshops and carpet weaving, family-run cottage industries are peppered along the sides of the dusty and uneven streets. Soon, all that will remain are memories, as these families who have resided here for generations are displaced.
For not much longer will you have the opportunity to wander through this walled community of local Uyghur families, and tread over the same ground that thousands of people before them have for centuries.
So there's an idea for an extreme vacation before extreme modernisation destroys antiquity!
In the meantime, the first contestants have nearly completed stage 2 of the Gobi March, with Eric LaHaie poised to win this stage, and Diana Hogan-Murphy still the leading female.
UPDATE: Weichao Wei (China) has taken stage 2 although LaHaie is still in the overall lead by 39 minutes. He came in second – 3 minutes behind Wei. Two competitors have withdrawn today. Andrew Whiteside (United Kingdom) officially withdrew at check-point 1, and Anastasios Votis (Canada) did the same at check-point 2. Temperatures are soaring. Yesterday's highest temperature was 39.8 degrees (Celsius).
Let me remind you that RACINGTHEPLANET is a unique category of rough country footraces that take place over seven days and some 250 kilometers in remote and culturally rich locations around the world. Competitors must carry all their own equipment and food, are only provided with water and a place in a tent each day but are supported by professional medical and operations teams.
We love bringing your attention to anything extreme – and this race … the second of the Four Desert races, began today. We covered the Atacama Crossing (Chili) in March – so now it's time for another of the most extreme races in the world – The Gobi March.
The Gobi March is known to be the most unpredictable and hostile of the 4 Deserts events with ever-changing weather and terrain, including sand and dust storms, floods and extreme heat and cold. Competitors will be required to ascend 3,000 m above sea level to Shipton's Arch (also known as "Heaven's Gate" by the locals. It's a phenomenal landmark said to be the tallest natural arch in the world. The arch once figured in the Guinness Book of Records for its exceptional height, but editors of the book could not verify the location of the arch exactly, so the listing was dropped. It was only recently rediscovered out of obscurity by a National Geographic team in 2000.
Trivial perhaps but astonishing figures… The height of the arch is estimated to be 1,200 feet, about the height of the Empire State Building. The span of the arch is roughly 180 feet. The "true" height of the arch is debatable: viewing the arch from the east (normal approach route) it appears to be 200 feet tall from the top of the 100 foot rubble pile; from the west side (approachable via a technical canyon ascent), the height is closer to the estimated 1,200 feet. The height depends upon what constitutes the base of the arch, which is either the base of the rubble pile (which is partially under the arch and where the span achieves its maximum width) or the floor of the west side canyon head, 900 feet lower.
127 competitors from 28 countries have set off on the 20th RacingThePlanet event. This is the youngest and most inexperienced field to date with 101 competitors competing for the first time in a 4 Deserts event. however, these aren't raw recruits – so to speak. Several have summitted Everest, one, 24-year-old Wei Weichao of China, came 7th in a 100km race in Beijing. These are competitors, albeit new to RacingThePlanet, who have tried their hands at other extreme pastimes. Wei Weichao is hoping for a top ranking to become the first-ever from China to win the Gobi March.
Many competitors will be raising money for charities throughout the world. RacingThePlanet in conjunction with The Esquel Group has donated sporting goods and computers to schools in and around Kashgar.
The bus-ride took the competitors to the start of race – the first campsite. They were greeted by a huge gathering of clapping and cheering local Uyghur and Kirghiz people and entertained by local Uyghur men on horseback playing an what is probably an early form of polo, with a sheep's pelt being the instrument for scoring.
The first competitor to pass through the finish line at Stage 1 was Eric C. LaHaie (United States). In second place was Riel Carol (France) at 13.19.30, a seasoned athlete having paced for the London Marathon for the past two years. Third was Chinese National Weichao Wei at 13.27.53, whose speed was testament to his success at the North Face Race 100km earlier this year where he placed seventh overall. In the women's division, Diana Hogan-Murphy (Ireland) who passed through check-point 3 at 12.49, is expected to arrive shortly, having lead the race as a woman for the whole stage.
You can follow this race directly on the Racing ThePlanet link (www.4deserts.com/gobimarch) or keep reading our Blog as we will be bringing you updates.
With thanks toracingtheplanet for the videos.


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We're on TV... Almost! March 2007
As you read this, I'm in East Africa, conducting a pastors' conference in Kenya near the Ugandan border as well as visiting two orphanages that we help in Kenya and Tanzania. Chuck King will soon be departing for Ukraine to conduct leadership training. But regardless of where Chuck and I are, the ministry of Heaven's Family is working in many places around the world through a small army of dedicated servants.
I've highlighted a few things we've been up to over the past month in this Ministry Update. Everything you read about has been made possible by your partnership. On behalf of all those who are benefitting from your love for Jesus, thanks so very much. — David
We're on TV!…Almost!
I'm happy to report that production of our half-hour video teaching series, taped in Israel last year, is moving right along. You can watch our first and second broadcast of my teaching through Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Every other week (but hopefully every week!), there should be another program ready on our website. Until we can think of a better name, our broadcast is simply titled, David Servant Teaches. Our local Christian TV station (CTV in Pittsburgh, PA) will air the first of the series in the Spring.
Equipping Romanian and Moldovan Pastors
The Books for Pastors Fund at work in Romania and Moldova
A Moldovan pastor proudly holds his new copy of the Romanian version of The Disciple-Making Minster.
Through the concerted efforts of dear friends in Romania, the Romanian translation of The Disciple-Making Minister is now being distributed to Romanian and Moldovan pastors. Most people have never heard of Moldova, but it is the only communist nation in Europe (by free election) and, not surprisingly, also the poorest nation in Europe. Hard times tend to open hearts, and so we're seizing the opportunity to equip devoted pastors there. Christian leaders around the world consistently tell me that the greatest need in their nations is for leadership training.
A New Place to Live for the Life Orphanage Kids
The Dorms for Orphanages Fund at work in Myanmar
The directors of Life Orphanage and their eighteen orphans (pictured above) have something to rejoice about this month. They have all been living in a rented, primitive, and crowded one-family house. But last month we were able to send them enough money to buy a nice parcel of land and begin construction of a new and more adequate building. Lord willing, we'll get to see it when we visit in early December.
I checked the other day, and we currently have nine (yes, nine!) orphanage construction projects in various stages in three countries. Plus we are building a small hospital in Myanmar that will service hundreds of orphans as well as the local population of Kalaymyo. I'm so glad that God often credits my stupidity as being faith!
View the Shalom Orphanage video about one of the nine orphanages for which Orphan's Tear is funding the construction a new building. Shalom Orphanage, which is featured in that video, will help you understand why we are so motivated to provide better places for our orphans to live.
Helping Refugees and Widows in Sir Lanka and India
The Christian Refugees and Widows Funds at work in Sri Lanka and India
Over the past few months, we've been helping fellow followers of Christ in Sri Lanka who have had to flee from the ongoing ethnic war. The man in the foreground of the above photo, as well as all the women behind him, are grateful for the food necessities and cash they received from Heaven's Family (that's you!). So far, Heaven's Family has been able to come to the aid of over 160 Christian families in Sri Lanka. Some, who have lost everything, have received help to start new businesses. We've given bicycle taxis, boats, fishing nets, masonry tools, weigh scales and water storage tanks.
Above is a Christian widow in India named J. Vijaya Rani, the mother of two little girls. Her husband died three years ago from AIDS. Since then, she has survived by working ten hours a day cutting field grass (a seasonal job) while her children were unattended back at her village.
Last month, Heaven's Family gave her a gift of $200 to start her own fast-food restaurant. She serves morning and evening meals and cold drinks throughout the day. Now she is able to earn more money and be with her children all day. She is very grateful to God. We've helped three other widows like Vijaya start their own businesses in February.
Don't Mess with Texas!
To all our friends in Texas, we hope you can join us at our March 23-25 Family Reunion in Schulenburg (half-way between Houston and San Antonio)! We'll be enjoying good food, fellowship and teaching all weekend. For more information contact us.
To Be Involved…
I can't tell you how much joy it gives us to be able to serve as your love-link to some of the "least of these" among Jesus' family around the world. And it gives me even greater joy to be able to promise you that 100% of your contributions to every need mentioned in this Update is sent overseas—because all of our administrative costs are paid for through gifts to the general fund of Heaven's Family. Here are some opportunities presented in this Update:
1.) Help put copies of the The Disciple-Making Minister into the hands of pastors in Moldova and around the world, or just write "Pastors' Book Fund" in the memo of your check.
2.) Help us complete the nine orphanages we are building in three countries, or just write "Dorms for Orphanages Fund" in the memo of your check.
3.) Help Christian refugees in Sri Lanka or other parts of the world, or just write "Christian Refugees Fund" in the memo line of your check.
4.) Help us provide business start-up funds for poor widows in India, or just write "Widows' Fund" in the memo of your check.
5.) Help where most needed, click here, or just write "Where most needed" in your check memo.
Projects highlighted in this Ministry Update are administered under one of our three divisions: Shepherd Serve, Orphan's Tear and I Was Hungry. If you would like to invest in all three ministries, we've created the Heaven's Family Mutual Fund just for you. Current investors in that Fund have the joy of knowing that they were a part of everything that is mentioned in this Ministry Update. To learn more, click here. The returns are heavenly!
God bless you for allowing Christ's compassion to work through you. Have a magnificent March!


In Training Your Dog the Humane Way, animal behaviorist and dog trainer Alana Stevenson provides dog parents with a simple, accessible guide to the most effect positive dog training techniques available. She provides readers with the basic principles of animal learning so that they can effectively prevent and remedy behavioral problems using a humane, positive approach rather than punishment. Alana provides easy-to-follow and highly effective methods and advice for teaching dogs polite manners and for resolving ongoing behavior issues. She provides solutions for such problems as house-soiling, play-biting, separation anxiety, fear of strangers, aggression, lunging while on leash, car sickness, and more. She teaches readers how to teach their dogs the way animals learn best, through kindness and benevolent leadership.
Often, new pet parents make the mistake of allowing puppies to "be puppies" and wait to begin training. When asked what age you should start training your dog Alana says, "As early as you can, providing your puppy is old enough to walk and play. Your puppy can learn instantly through rewards and humane training. Keep training sessions fun, easy, and brief. Always end on a successful note. Incorporate teaching and training into your life as opposed to having one long drawn out training session."
Alana's best advice to dog owners is "Be kind to your dogs. Exercise your dogs. Don't jerk them on the leash. Play with them regularly. Let your dogs sniff on walks! Let them be a dog and enjoy their goofiness. If you have energetic dogs, speed up your walks. Pay attention and reward your dogs for performing behaviours you desire. Don't use pinch, choke, or shock collars. Set your dog up to be successful and manage problems early on, instead of creating problems or trying to undo problems later."
I was happy to find out that Alana shares the same "adopt, don't shop" philosophy that I do! When asked if she recommends certain breeds, Alana replied "Adopt an animal from an animal shelter. Tens of thousands of animals, dogs, puppies, kittens, adult cats are killed daily in shelters and animal control facilities. They are all great pets and wonderful animals. Many never get a chance. There are 6 week old puppies and kittens killed in gas chambers regularly on a daily basis in many shelters. To buy a dog from a breeders, when there are thousands of animals in need to me is just irresponsible. The AKC makes a lot of money from puppy mills and high volume breeders. There are many purebred dogs who end up in shelters too. Animals in shelters need homes more than breeders need your money. Petfinder.com is a good online resource to find animals in need of caring, lifelong homes."
The following article by Alana is a great basic training tool.
We have all seen, and many of us have had, a dog who pulls forcefully on the leash when going on a walk. Walking is clearly unpleasant for both the person and the dog. If you have a dog who pulls excessively, fear not. You can teach your dog to walk nicely with on leash using these caring and effective techniques.
1) Reinforce and reward all attention your dog gives you. When your dog is attentive to you, he will look at you or in your direction. If you cannot get your dog's attention while out on a walk, you will not be able to communicate with him. Start in a quiet location -- indoors is okay. Make a high-pitched noise or sound that has intonation or inflection, such as a perky "Hey," or make a clicking noise with your tongue (most dogs respond well to this). The moment your dog looks at you in response, pop an extra delicious treat in his mouth. Repeat this exercise until your dog quickly looks at you when he hears your cue. When taking the attention exercise outside, practice at times when it is relatively quiet and in locations that are not too busy or distracting.
You can also shape attention by simply praising and treating your dog every time he looks at you or glances in your direction while on a walk. Your dog will look at you and check in with you more frequently. If your dog obsesses over you looking for food, ignore him for a little while. Wait until he stops focusing on you or he looks at something else and becomes mildly distracted. Make the fun attention noise you've been shaping. The moment your dog looks at you, praise him and give him a mouth-watering treat. Your dog will begin to look at you when there are distractions outside. Keep rewarding your dog until he checks in with you regularly. Your dog will naturally start to look at you for guidance and direction.
2) Acknowledge and reward your dog for following you without physically forcing or pushing and pulling him to do so. Exaggerate your body language when you walk, turn, and stop. Give your dog positive verbal feedback and reward him for copying you. If you turn, and he turns with you, praise and treat him. When he stops after you do, tell him how great he is. Then cue his behaviors by labeling what you do on walks. For instance, when you stop at a curb, he will too. Tell him to "Wait" as he stands next to you. Then give him a treat. When you start walking again say, "Let's go." As you turn or change direction, make a little attention noise before you turn, and say "This way" -- you get the idea! Treat him when he turns with you to follow. You are now labeling his behaviors so he can learn to take cues from you.
3) Make walking fun! Your dog's walk is for his benefit. It is his time to de-stress and enjoy himself. People often are impatient when dogs stop to sniff on walks or when they stop to look at something. They pull or yank their dogs to follow them. Allow your dog to sniff on walks. He will enjoy his walks more and therefore, will be more responsive to you when you give him an instruction or want him to follow you. When your dog stops to look at something, let him. Then say "Let's go" and praise him for continuing to walk with you.
If you have a dog who likes to chew, take balls or sticks on the walks with you. Let your dog chew or play with the toys, balls, or sticks while you walk together. Your dog will enjoy his walks and your company. He will be much more interested in you, and there will be less disconnect or conflict on the leash.
4) Speed up your walks and vary the pace. Dogs have four legs and a low center of gravity. They walk faster than most people run. Forcing a dog to walk behind you is uncomfortable and extremely unpleasant to him. It sets up a confrontation with your dog when there is no need for one. By quickening the pace of your walk, your dog will pull less and he will get more exercise. If your dog wants to walk quickly, pat your thigh and say "Quickly," then run with him. Reward him for running with you. Slow down, and then praise and treat him for walking with you again. By allowing him to walk at a more normal pace for him, he will be more relaxed and more attentive to you.
5) Jerk less. Instead of yanking your dog or keeping the leash tight, maintain a relaxed leash. Dogs have an oppositional reflex, which means the more you push or pull against them, the more they will push or pull back in return. This is your dog's automatic response, regardless of his age or breed. If your dog pulls you or steers you in a direction you do not want him to go in, instead of yanking or pulling back on him, lock your elbow and stiffen your arm, or simply stop for a moment. He will stop what he is doing and slow down or check in with you.
In summary, by praising and rewarding your dog for looking at you, turning with you, and stopping when you do, and by making walks fun and interesting for your dog, he will be more attentive and responsive to you. You'll both be able to enjoy walks again.
Based on the book Training Your Dog the Humane Way. Copyright Ó 2011 by Alana Stevenson. Reprinted with permission of New World Library, Novato, CA.
About the Author: Alana Stevenson is a professional dog and cat behaviorist, humane dog trainer, and animal massage therapist. She is a professional member of the Animal Behavior Society, Association of Animal Behavior Professionals, Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and the International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork. Her articles on humane training and behavior modification have appeared in American Dog, NOVADog Magazine, and the UK-based K9 Magazine. Visit her website for more.
Sounds like a good book. A friend just had to have "private lessons" for her adult dog, and one of the first things the trainer told her was that the dog needed his WALK. If she wanted to walk for fitness, that should be a separate event.


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Grégory Bruttin, Master Watchmaker for Roger Dubuis, presents for us the Excalibur Quatuor, the first watch in the world to house four balances which add up to 16Hz and a novel and magnificent manner of 'ticking'!...
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First published on veryimportantwatches.com
Constantin Stikas: What do we gain with high frequency?
Grégory Bruttin: Thanks to high frequency, we gain a better functioning of the watch, due to an improved operational stability. There is also less vulnerability to shocks.
CS: What is at risk with a high frequency watch?
GB: The problems caused by high frequency in mechanical watches are due to the strains caused by wear. The approach that we adopted for the Quatuor was to use a stable frequency (4Hz) that eliminates this risk. A high frequency consumes an enormous amount of energy, which impacts on its power reserve.
CS: Man has attained 4Hz, remained at 5Hz for more than four decades, and then TAG Heuer attained 50Hz, two months later 500Hz and one year later 1000Hz!... Are there any limits to Horlogerie?
GB: The nature of man in itself is to push back boundaries. By taking this principle as one's starting point, we will see the impact that this will have on the Horlogerie sector with the passage of time. The possibility that Horlogerie will have the same fate as IT processors cannot be ruled out. To count ever faster! But this will surely entail a series of small revolutions.
CS: There are everyday watches beating at 5, 8 or 10Hz and watches that are better classified as concept watches beating at 50, 500 or 1000Hz. What is the difference between a high frequency watch that will remain a prototype and one that will be mass produced?
GB: It is very difficult to control high frequency. As previously mentioned, the main concern is related to wear. For this reason, the higher the frequency, the more difficult to produce in large quantities. The significant consumption caused by the increase in the frequency limits the use of the type of product on an extensive scale.
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Quatuor in silicon
CS: At Roger Dubuis you recently presented the Quatuor, which represents a true revolution in the sphere of high frequency watches. Would you like to explain your concept for us?
GB: The way of creating the Quatuor was to work with a frequency we have already mastered (4Hz), which resolved the wear issue. We have coupled the oscillations with the aid of differentials, in order to obtain an average rate. For example, if we listen to the watch, we will count 16 oscillations per second, offering a unique reading of the time. The approach we adopted is that we wanted to compensate for all the errors generated by gravity. What does a tourbillon do in order to compensate the problems generated by gravity? A tourbillon will place the balance and the anchor in all possible positions, by making them rotate in the cage once per minute. What we basically did, was to place four balances in such a way as to allow them to adopt all possible positions too. We have therefore four balances that are placed at 90 degree angles from one another. This makes, four times 90 degrees, namely 360 degrees. You can admire this originality on the watch's front face.
CS: And what results did you arrive at?
GB: Today, our watches are controlled by the Geneva Seal organization (Poinçon de Genève). The Geneva Seal has developed a machine that takes a photo every 24h, and by comparison we will calculate the angle of variation of the seconds' hand, which will allow us to measure the precision of the watch, to an accuracy of one tenth of a second.
To date, there are around 10 timepieces that have been made, and we easily comply with the standards of the Geneva Seal, that is to say, 10 seconds in one day, or roughly 1 minute in one week.
CS: What is the importance of the use of silicon in creating the Quatuor?
GB: The aim of the Quatuor is not solely to increase the frequency, but equally to resolve the issues due to gravity. Silicon, being a material that is extremely light, and combining this case in silicon with the Quatuor movement, allowed us to attain a consistent concept between the movement and materials.
CS: Maximilian Büsser stated in his interview that "…after the '70s and the invention of quartz, the mechanical movement has ceased to have any reason for existing… In Watchmaking, we can state that in the era of the TGV we are making steam engines. Therefore, when we move from 5 to 6, 8 or 10 Hz, (and I am not talking about 500 or 1000Hz), it is the same as if we were straining to make a steam-powered engine that is 5 or 10% faster than its counterpart…" What do you think about this?
GB: And after that, Jean-Pierre Musy, Patek Philippe Technical Director, replied to this remark by Maximilian Büsser: "When we see high-quality watches, they have a chronometrical bulletin, COSC values, meaning –6 to +4. There is a daily deviation of 10 seconds! In any case, it is significant, 10 seconds per day, this amount to nearly one minute every minute! Do you believe that there is nothing to be done? I believe that there is something to be done! There is work to be done in order to improve this situation. We cannot allow ourselves to make watches that have upwards of a one minute error margin within the space of a week! The mechanical watch must be more accurate than that!" What is your opinion about this?
I think that it is of a certain interest, since this error margin of approximately one tenth of a second per day, or one minute per week, is quite significant. If, therefore, we manage to diminish it, in a noteworthy manner, I think that it is something important. There has always been a race after accuracy, throughout the History of Watchmaking. That is why today we have witnessed the comeback of Chronometry competitions, since there is a desire to prolong what has been attained throughout the History of mechanical Watchmaking. I think that we will never arrive at a precision equal to that of quartz-powered watches, but conversely there is in any case an interest in improving watches' accuracy, and today we believe that there really is potential in this.
In our days, a mechanical watch is potentially a highly avant-garde object, since it does not run on fossil fuels. It therefore has an extremely long operating life. It may represent the energy of the future.
CS: Switzerland, to most people, is a 'slow' country. However, the CERN is located in Switzerland and today we have seen Horlogerie regularly beating high frequency records… What is your opinion on this?
Despite its reputation as being a slow and folkloric country, Switzerland has known how to set itself apart and distinguish itself for its technological strengths and innovations, particularly in the domains of cutting-edge machinery and in the Watchmaking Industry, in which boundaries are ceaselessly being pushed back. Everything is a question of equilibrium.
CS: What is your personal relationship to speed?
GB: I am a big fan of speed, but it must pose a certain interest, and it must be controlled. Those are very important parameters in relation to speed.
CS: Do you think that a speed limit should be imposed on motorways and, if yes, that it should be set at how many km/h?
GB: I am very Swiss. I follow the rules and conform. I think that speed limits are justified. There are experts who have made sound decisions. It is not acceptable to drive on the road in an excessive manner. There are racetracks for that. Everything has its proper place.
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How to assess the emergency and get help when you encounter an ill or injured adult.
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This is a quick guide. It is highly recommended, you to attend one of the American Heart Association CPR/First Aid class.
Make sure the Scene is SAFE!
Tap and shout, check for responsiveness.
If the person is responsive, ask him if he needs help.
If the person is unresponsive, shout for Help!
Phone or send someone to phone 911 and get an AED.
If you're alone and have a cell phone or a nearby phone, put it on speaker mode and phone 911.
Performing High Quality CPR. Learning how to perform high-quality CPR is important. The better CPR skills are performed, the better the changes of survival.
Provide Compressions. A compression is the act of pushing hard and fast on the chest. When you push on the chest, you pump blood to the brain and heart.
Give Breaths. The second skill of CPR is giving breaths. After each set of 30 compressions, you will need to give 2 breaths. Breaths may be given with or without a barrier device, such as pocket mask or face shield.
When you give breaths, the breaths need to make the chest rise visibly. When you can see the chest rise, you know you have delivered an effective breath.
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Redd Kross - Show World [LP]
Brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald formed Redd Kross (originally Red Cross) in Hawthorne, CA in the late '70s. Rumor has it that the band name was inspired by a prop from the 1973 horror film, The Exorcist. Their first show was opening for Black Flag and they released their debut record the mythical ''Posh Boy'' EP in 1980 when they were just 17 and 13 respectively. The ''Posh Boy'' EP features Black Flag's 2nd singer, Ron Reyes, on drums and founding member of Circle Jerks, Greg Heston, on guitar.
1982 saw a line up change and the release of Born Innocent, a high water mark of American Punk Rock. Containing nods to Jim and Tammy Faye Baker, Linda Blair, Lita Ford and breakfast cereal as well as a killer cover of Charlie Manson's Cease To Exist. Redd Kross loves pop culture.
The brothers have kept Redd Kross going through the decades (and line-up changes), releasing 7 studio albums and a slew of EPs and singles. They have also stayed busy with side projects, production gigs and even occasional acting jobs. What are Redd Kross? Punk Rock? Psychedelia? Heavy Metal? Bubblegum? Power Pop? Whatever they are they are 100% Redd Kross, the catchiest of catchy, chock full of hooks, melodies and harmonies, impossible to not smile and sing along...maybe even dance. Their live show just keeps getting better. Redd Kross are one of those rare bands who would be equally at home in a dark punk club and on stage at the Enormodome.
40 years in and hot on the heels of their amazing 2019 album Beyond The Door, Third Man Records is proud to announce the reissue of two of their beloved 1990s albums, Phaseshifter (1993) and Show World (1997).
Phaseshifter line-up intact (Gene Fennelly would soon move on, but plays all the keyboards on the recording), Redd Kross came back at us with amps turned up and smiles on their faces on 1997's Show World. The album starts off with a spot on cover of The Quick's L.A. power pop classic, Pretty Please Me, and sets the tone for yet another killer album by the thinking person's good time band.
Like all RK albums before and since, this one is all killer, no filler, with special highlights Stoned, Vanity Mirror, One Chord Progression and the absolutely sublime Follow The Leader.
* First ever North American vinyl pressing
* 180g vinyl
* Hometown: Hawthorne, CA
* PR: Big Hassle
* Targeted Press: Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Stereogum, PASTE
LP Packaging: Direct-to-board LP jacket, 180g vinyl
1. Pretty Please Me
2. Stoned
3. You Lied Again
4. Girl God
5. Mess Around
6. One Chord Progression
7. Teen Competition
2. Vanity Mirror
3. Secret Life
4. Ugly Town
5. Get Out of Myself
6. Kiss the Goat


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Services include childhood immunizations, STD clinic, adult immunizations, and education classes.
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Services include physicals, HIV testing, immunizations, pregnancy testing/family planning, STD testing, and TB testing. Walk-In services and clinic locations have varying hours of operation, please check the website for details.
The Health Department offers several clinics for Kansas City, Mo., residents and the surrounding area. he Health Department offers several services for a fee. We make every effort to keep our fees low.
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Göta Pettersson (Estocolmo, Suecia, 18 de diciembre de 1926-ibídem, 9 de octubre de 1993) es una gimnasta artística sueca, campeona olímpica en Helsinki 1952 en el concurso de equipos con aparatos.

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En el Mundial de Basilea 1950 gana el oro en equipo, por delante del equipo de gimnastas francesas y de las italianas.

En los JJ. OO. de Helsinki 1952 consigue el oro en el concurso de equipos con aparatos (una modalidad similar a la gimnasia rítmica actual), por delante de las soviéticas y húngaras, siendo sus compañeras de equipo: Karin Lindberg, Ann-Sofi Pettersson, Gun Roring, Evy Berggren, Ingrid Sandahl, Hjördis Nordin y Vanja Blomberg.

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Nacidos en Estocolmo
Fallecidos en Estocolmo

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HomeCelebrityPrince Harry Sues The Sun And Mirror Newspapers For Alleged Phone Hacking
Prince Harry Sues The Sun And Mirror Newspapers For Alleged Phone Hacking
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Prince Harry will be taking legal action against two British newspapers for alleged phone hacking, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.
"Claims have been filed on behalf of The Duke of Sussex at the High Court regarding the illegal interception of voicemail messages," a spokeswoman for Harry told Reuters, while declining to give further details.
A representative for The Sun confirmed to Reuters that the duke had issued the claim to the paper.
The announcement of the new legal action comes a few days after his wife, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, announced she is pursuing legal action against the Mail on Sunday for publishing a private letter that she wrote to her father, Thomas Markle.
Although the exact date of the alleged phone hacking hasn't been revealed publicly, the BBC's royal correspondent Jonny Dymond said, "The presumption is this goes back to the phone hacking scandal of the early 2000s."
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Robert Lee Heard (April 10, 1930 – April 15, 2014) was an American writer, journalist and reporter for the Associated Press, who covered politics, government and sports news in Texas for the wire service. Heard was shot and wounded by Charles Whitman on August 1, 1966, while covering Whitman's attack on the University of Texas at Austin for the Associated Press. Heard received widespread praise for his series of reports on the integration of the Texas Longhorns football team. He also authored several books, focusing on sports and politics.

Early life

Robert Heard was born on April 10, 1930, in Big Spring, Texas. His father was a Baptist preacher. He had three older brothers. Heard's parents, who had expected a baby girl, did not know what to name him. They decided to call him Robert Lee after General Robert E. Lee, at the urging of his two older brothers, who had just learned about the Civil War general in elementary school.

Career

Heard served in the United States Marines in the Korean War from 1951 to 1952. He returned to Texas after the war, where he obtained a law degree from Baylor University. He practiced law in Houston for two years before pursuing a career change to journalism. He initially worked as a journalist at the Waco Tribune-Herald in Waco, Texas, and the AP Long Beach, California. Heard was then hired as a reporter by the Associated Press in 1964.

On August 1, 1966, Heard, who was 36 years old at the time, was shot in the arm while covering the mass shooting at the University of Texas at Austin. Heard, who had arrived on scene as a reporter for the Associated Press, was attempting to follow to Texas highway patrol offices across a parking lot when he was wounded by a bullet fired by Charles Whitman. In a 2006 interview with Texas Monthly, Heard recalled, "Just before I reached the curb, I was shot down. I'd forgotten my Marine training; I hadn't zigzagged." He continued to grant interviews on the anniversary of the shooting, but attempted to distance his professional and personal life from the tragedy. According to his wife, Betsy Heard, "He lived his whole life hoping to get that out of the first paragraph of his obituary."

Heard eventually left the Associated Press, but continued to work in journalism and public relations. He worked as a press secretary for Joe Christie, a Democratic U.S. Senator candidate, during his campaign. Heard also wrote for the Texas Lawyer and served as the Texas State Capitol correspondent for the San Antonio Express News.

Heard founded Inside Texas, a newsletter which covered athletics at the University of Texas.
His books included "Dance With Who Brung Us: Quips & Quotes from Darrell Royal," which compiled quotes from Darrell Royal, a former Texas Longhorns football coach. Heard also authored "Miracle of the Killer Bees: 12 Senators Who Changed Texas Politics," which focused on twelve Texas state senators who fled Austin in 1979 and went into hiding to stop a bill.

Personal life

Robert Heard died from complications of hip surgery on April 15, 2014, at the age of 84. He was survived by his wife, Betsy Heard; a son, Tom Heard, from his first marriage to, Mary Lou Custer Heard, (another son, Dan, died in 1993) and brother, Wyatt Heard. A memorial service was planned for his family's June 2014 family reunion in Uvalde County, Texas.

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We're happy to have deployed this new website which will be much easier to browse on any device and includes the latest information on our products and the company. Take a look around and don't hesitate to get in touch with us!


One of the advantages to celebrating your birthday on the other side of the International Date Line is that it lasts really long. After celebrating it here in Singapore, it was still going on States-side while I enjoyed a glass of Champagne at the Private Room in Singapore Airline's SilverKris first class lounge.
Not only did they remember my birthday, they even got the "Dr." part right. 😉 The Diamond welcome amenity wasn't bad, either. Actually, I met so many staff members who remembered my name, never failing to greet us in the elevator or in the hallway, that I feel embarrassed for not doing a better job of remembering them. It's almost like they had a dossier with my photo they passed around before our arrival.
Things didn't start out this smoothly, but everything turned out well in the end. In fact, I had such a great time in Singapore that I think it's already fair to say that they provided one of the best hotel stays I've ever enjoyed. More about the issue and its resolution tomorrow.