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Wilson County
The Town of Sharpsburg is located within the Eastern tip portion of Wilson County North Carolina. Wilson County is where smallest portion of the Town limit of Sharpsburg is located.
Within Wilson County lies the City of Wilson, one of the fastest growing cities in North Carolina, which has a population of nearly 50,000. Wilson also has one of the best economic makeups of any city in eastern North Carolina. Major companies in Wilson include Firestone Tires, Purdue Pharmaceuticals, Merck Pharmaceuticals and countless tobacco based industries.
Additional towns in Wilson County include the Towns of Black Creek, Lucama, Stantonsburg and Sims among others. Interstate 95, US Highway 264 Bypass, Interstate 795 and US Highway 301 all serve as major routes through and to the area. This allows for easy transport of cargo and an easy commute to work from Sharpsburg.


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Saturday, June 7, 2008
But it's still so historic that right now I don't care. Including Hilary's speech today supporting Obama and pointing out the changes their campaigns have already brought about, if only to prove to the faint hearted and doubters that an awful lot of people in this country are ready for change.
Watching her speech I was moved, no matter how much she and her campaign disappointed me over the past several weeks and more, because what her candidacy stands for, and most of what she said, is moving. When my mother was young. God rest her soul, women couldn't vote, as Hilary pointed out. When I was young, African Americans weren't able to vote in much of the South, much less go to a restaurant or movie theater etc. down there, and up here there were only a hand full of black politicians.
The rightwingers get all teary eyed over the flag, sometimes the Confederate flag, and a kind of patriotism that often doesn't include a lot of the rest of us, especially if we don't agree with them. And when some of us get teary eyed over the prospect of this country finally getting beyond race and gender and all the other categorizing that diminishes our potential to be the country of the future we now and then have been, they call us "America haters" and worse.
But there's no going back.
Though even if Obama wins, the rightwingers won't go gently into that good night, they will do everything they can to make an Obama administration fail (as they did Carter and tried to Clinton) but they can't change the historic reality of this moment.
And though sometime in the future, when it will be commonplace to see African-Americans and Hispanics and Asians and all the other categories that exist or have been made up, and of any gender, running for president and winning, there will be Republicans that will try to pretend that they were a part of and even started this trend, but we'll know better.
Meanwhile, don't let them get away with disparaging Obama and all he stands for and has accomplished, including inspiring an entire generation to get involved in politics and fill them with hope that their time has come (as JFK did for many of us and RFK was doing when he was cut down, a comparison rightwingers will dismiss because the kind of inspiration Obama delivers threatens their longheld belief in getting and holding power no matter the cost to the rest of us).
23 comments:
- AlamedaTom said...
Amen brother!
Along with your sage observations, let me add one other thing:
It has already become apparent to the right wing conservatives that a huge groundswell of support will crest for Obama in November. And, the tricks used by Bush Co. will no longer work because most people are now wise to them, and Obama will teach the rest. Hence, the ONLY way they can win is to disenfranchise voters. You can already see it happening in Indiana requiring ID to vote that many poor people simply do not possess. And, conservatives in other states are trying to enact laws that will require voters to prove that the are US citizens before they can vote. Of course along with this will be actual election fraud, which the right has no compunction about using -- rigging electronic voting machines, "caging," and the like. I am sure Obama's shrewd campaign is hip to this, and that along with registering voters, they will assist voters in obtaining the necessary documents to vote. Nevertheless,we must turn out such huge majorities that all of this will be moot.
~ Tom
- June 7, 2008 at 9:27:00 PM EDT
- Another Lally said...
I always enjoy your political posts. They are usually so one sided and short-sighted that they are funny.
This election is truly historic, I agree. Members of social classes whom have never been viable candidates have become so since the 2000 campaign. This year we have one of those representatives in Obama.
It's a shame that Powell decided against running in 2000 because the country would have embraced him. Condi Rice could have easily walked into the nomination this go round but decided against running. Richarson, Obama, Giulliani and Hillary all changed the face of the viable candidates in the presidential campaign.
What we are left with is two bumbling candidates committing verbal gaffs giving major fodder to the political pundits. Two candidates who support the Cap and Trade program offerred by the Japaneese in the 70's when they first started screaming about Global Warming. Two candidates who support the expansion of nuclear power throughout the country. Two candidates who support the war in Afghanistan and quietly know that they will not withdraw from Iraq. Two candidates who have no plan to create new jobs and preserve existing jobs for the American worker. Two candidates who see government programs as the answer to any ills that exist in the nation and throughout the world.
No lies will or need to be made up about either candidate. They are both horribly flawed. One promises the world while the other promises to continue on the downward spiral to third worldism that globalization is leading us into.
I always get a chuckle at the notion that the Democrats are the great Civil Rights champions. The party of slavery and segregation now claims the mantle of moral superiority. I think back to JFK and his revelations on the campaign trail that children in this country go to bed hungry and blacks were badly treated second class citizens in the South caused him to endorse policies more akin to the GOP. (Tax cuts and Civil Rights to name two) It would be funny were it not so sad.
No need to speak about voter disenfranchisement, Obama used that same policy in Chicago to eliminate his rivals.
I think the only positive that will come out of this election, no matter who wins, is that the Democrats who have been masquerading as Republicans and Conservatives will take off their masks. (Bloomberg has already done so.)
God bless America. We sure need it at this time in our history.
- June 8, 2008 at 6:11:00 AM EDT
- Harryn Studios said...
dear other - glad to see your genes kept your humor alive - though i'm much less hopeful about your take on reality ...
down here on the street, the vast majority of people i talk to or hear are once again excited by the possibilities of change - enthusiastic about the 'actual' historic significance this campaign has generated - and relieved that the devastating stranglehold and repression brought on by the bush regime is soon to end ...
i do agree that all the candidates are flawed [the nature of being human - or liberal enough to admit it], but relieved to know that obama entertains the notion of accountability ...
i'm honestly amazed how anyone can maintain your belief structure after the past eight years and even more surprised by your factions' need to land on a blogs like these, or talk radio, or fox news to defend positions you obviously believe are beyond reproach -
unless perhaps, you're desperately trying to be convincing ...
- June 8, 2008 at 9:01:00 AM EDT
- Another Lally said...
I'm sad that you feel repressed. Maybe therapy will help with that.
Carter's big idea was Change. Anything was better than Nixon's crew who would not let the system work as it was designed.
Now I see that Carter was stymied by the GOP. Was that GOP policy towards Israel? Maybe the GOP policy that led to the Iran hostage Crisis or double digit inflation?
I haven't heard anything from either candidate that does not include a giant government program.
Again, I'm sad that you feel that the president is repressing you.
- June 8, 2008 at 10:17:00 AM EDT
- Lally said...
Funny, I don't think I said "GOP" stymied Carter, I think I said "rightwingers," in this case what were then called "rogue CIA agents" and others who Carter was naive enough to think once they were purged from government agencies wouldn't continue to work behind the scenes to undermine his policies etc. And as for civil rights and the Democrats' record, they were a divided party and too often the so-called "liberals" gave in to the demands of many in the Southern wing of the party around race issues, but there were always those among Democrats who stood up for civil rights, (Elenor Roosevelt was one of the most famous champions for African-American causes way back in the 1930s when rightwing Republicans were trying to paint her husband as a "communist" and "Jew" etc.) and eventually they won the day and LBJ had the guts to finally end segregation and voting prohibitions even knowing (and stating) that it meant the South would be Republican as a result, because the Republicans would play the race card to their favor, which they did and have ever since, all you have to do is look at the ads they've run and continue to run against Democratic cadidates and especially black candidates, inclduing already Obama, to see that's true, and if you think Powell, who lied to the world, not just US citizens, in the build up to the Iraq invasion, despite his knowledge of intelligence reports that proved his allegations were ill founded and outright lies, and Condi Rice, who caved in to every one of Junior's forgeign policy whims even when they totally reversed her stated positions and went against her own knowledge of the intelligence and political realities. Both of them would have made terrible presidents, and even so, they weren't nominated or convinced to run so it doesn't matter. And as for government spending, rightwingers never seem to mind how much we pay for overcost weapons and wars and corporate tax breaks and corporate welfare and help for the wealthy, but when it comes to spending tax dollars to help working people, oh my. As I've said too many times, and none of my rightwing critics have ever answered, the federal government grew under reagan and Bush and Bush Junior, despite their promises to make government smaller, and it was reduced under Clinton, the only fiscally responsible president we've had in recent decades. And Carter, though not a good enough politician to play hardball with the rightwingers and perhaps too much of a real "Christian," did attempt to correct many of this country's bad habits that have led us to the overwhelming problems we now face.
- June 8, 2008 at 11:01:00 AM EDT
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I agree that a black President is an indication of small positive change in America. So is a black Secretary of State. What is really important is what these people do. Our "first black president", WJ Clinton, triangulated "welfare reform" and hesitated about half a second before he sacked Lani Guinier and Joycelyn Elders. And these were the halcyon years!
The issue that catapulted Obama's campaign (and doomed Hillary) is Iraq and US involvement in the Middle East. How inspiring was Obama's speech this last week at Aipac? Sure sounds like he signed off on Israel's continuing occupation and a US/Israel attack on Iran.
In 1964 LBJ portrayed himself as the peace candidate against Goldwater the war candidate. We all know how that worked out.
The range of opinion and options in mainstream politics is about an inch wide. What makes anyone think it will be different this time?
- June 8, 2008 at 2:14:00 PM EDT
- Lally said...
Right, so what's the point, might as well not care, don't inspire young people to get involved, everyone go back to tending their own garden and meanwhile that's exactly what the right has always pushed ("not a dime's worth of difference") which allows their solid base to rule the country and enforce their minority opinions and policies. Exactly what happened in '68 and other elections when the Dems and GOP were protrayed as exactly alike. At least the Dems got rid of LBJ after one term, unlike the GOP and junior, and if you think it wouldn't have made a difference if Gore was elected rather than him, you're not thinking.
- June 8, 2008 at 2:46:00 PM EDT
What is the point? Is it to "inspire people to get involved"?
The Democrats have been inspiring people for decades to get uninvolved. A dime's not worth what it once was but the difference between the two parties is not much. (And really, the Democrats aren't a political party in any meaningful sense. What are their uniting principles?)
For anyone who takes time to consider it, how can the Democratic election victory in 2006 inspire anyone? The Democrats have been willing accomplices in this war from the git go and it continued after they won control of the House and Senate. What did they do with the power the citizens gave them?
Of course it would have made a difference if Gore won. You or I don't know what that difference would have been but most likely Gore and Joe Lieberman would have done some things differently. Who's to know?
Here's another unknowable. What if the Democrats did not join forces with the Republicans to prevent Nader from participating in the national debates in 2000? I think we would agree that Nader would not of won. But millions of people would have been exposed to a more realistic picture of how this country is run and for who's benefit.
PS. You can't really believe that "the Dems got rid of LBJ" in 1968.
- June 8, 2008 at 3:50:00 PM EDT
"Not a dime's worth of difference" is a perfect lead-in to a long-term historical reality-check. For far too long in human history, all the way back to the earliest Egyptian dynasties, society has consisted of a very narrow band of elites at the top supported by and based on the labor of everyone else. How to change this pattern, how to break the stranglehold of the elites on wealth and power, and how to distribute the fruits of human effort and achievement more equitably ought to be the concern of all of us, and quadrennial elections in the U.S. can be a part of the process if we put enough of the right people in enough offices, at all levels.
Bob Berner
- June 8, 2008 at 5:23:00 PM EDT
- Kirby Olson said...
I hope Sarah Palin (gov. of Alaska) or Condi Rice (secretary of defense) will be McCain's VP. Then, of course, what you suggest will come to fruition one way or the other. I mean, you do still think of them as representatives of their gender and race, right?
And we can all celebrate -- at last.
With you all the way, brother.
But I suppose in terms of race and gender I would still prefer to think in terms of competence. I still think that competence is importance in any arena, and that our judgment of it should be demographically blind.
- June 8, 2008 at 8:19:00 PM EDT
The CIA has been an out of control entity since it's inception.The Dulles Boys ran the country until they died.
After WW2, they fomented revolution and insurrection. not in service to the nation, but in service to big business. Latin America was about National Fruit and other firms. Viet Nam was about the rubber tree plantations that the French wanted back.
Carter signed an authorization to renew covert actions in Afghanistan in 1979. The Al Queada hand book was written and printed in a mid west university by the CIA. Islamic fundamentalism seemed like a good idea against the Russians, but it is giving us hell.
Reagan had his covert action exposed by the same CIA, Iran-Contra.
The CIA endorsed backing the Islamic separatists in Yugoslavia. How could they turn on their recruits?
Gore and Bush both being oilmen was only surpassed by Kerry and Bush being exposed as cousins. Two sides of the same coin.
Powell was tricked by Tenent. Powell not only wanted assurance that the intel was correct, but made Tenent sit behind him at the UN.
The CIA has been in the clean up phase since Tenent was found out and the CIA leaks were too numerous to overlook. They were running a sham on the Executive and Legislative branches in order to maintain and strengthen their power.
We have overall the best interest for the country. The difference lies in the accumulation of wealth and the converse re-distribution of wealth.
Considering all the various directions that this nation has been and continues to be under attack from, Obama or McCain will wish that Bush was back in the White House so they could escape.
- June 8, 2008 at 9:25:00 PM EDT
- JIm said...
Right winger go gently into the night? I assume you mean conservatives and why would we quit just because a charasmatic socialist, high tax, anti Israel, weak national security, pro infanticide, socialized health care, anti free speech (fairness doctrine), legislate from the bench liberal wins the White House. It has happened before with Carter and the American people came to their senses and elected Reagan with overwhelming majorities four years later. McCain is not a great standard bearer for conservatives, but I believe he will do considerably less damage than Obama. If Obama wins we will be back with a true conservative in the next election. That is the American way; to fight for what we believe and oppose peacifully the opposition if they win. Whaat a country!!!
PS. I notice that Kennedy, that Democrat advocate of Nationalized Medicine, did not go to Canada, Cuba or the UK for brain surgery. He had it done in the country with the best medical care in the world. Even, left wing socialists don't like to gamble when their own lives are on the line.
- June 9, 2008 at 10:22:00 AM EDT
- Harryn Studios said...
an article worthy of attention:
- June 9, 2008 at 10:37:00 AM EDT
- JIm said...
Mike, you said that Carter failed because of "right wing opposition". He actually failed because he was so ineffectual, that he was unable to get the support of his own party, who controlled congress.
- June 9, 2008 at 11:00:00 AM EDT
- JIm said...
A little humor from, the Democrat Party controlled, congress. The party that is for govt. controlled health care, is for a cap and trade and a massive take over of energy production management by government has decided that the government is not capable of running the Senate restaurant. Losses are running amok and food quality is down. The Democrats have voted for privatization. Democrat legislators are for government run programs as long as they don't have to suffer with poor quality themselves.
- June 9, 2008 at 1:47:00 PM EDT
- Jesse Wilson said...
OBAMA WILL WIN! You know why? Because his camp has harnessed the power of the internet!
Here is a good site on John McCain, forward it on and take action!
- June 9, 2008 at 1:55:00 PM EDT
- Hikermedic said...
Very interesting comments as always. Thanks Lally for getting us all to express our opinions. Truly fascinating after 8 years of Jr. that there is still anyone out there who supports him and his puppets. I'm hoping that Kirby doesn't live here in Alaska if she supports Palin as VP. Her administration has been forcing state scientists to avoid presenting scientific facts about global warming. I realize that listing the polar bear as threaten can adversely affect the economy in AK but find a better way to handle the problems with it than to put 2 million dollars of the state budget toward looking for junk science that might convince the less educated among us to believe that wildlife(and human life)isn't being dramatically effected by climate change! I'm not saying you have to agree with all the suggested solutions. If you want to keep supporting the oil industry then so be it. I personally want an alternative but I'm offended by the Palin actions in regards to the polar bear and climate change. She governs the state most effected by it(at least in the short term) and yet spends our valuable tax money trying to disprove it. Do you really want her as a V.P.? I guess she's pretty enough to turn a few heads and certainly much more well spoken than JR. or McCain but that's not saying much!
- June 9, 2008 at 6:34:00 PM EDT
- JIm said...
What would be an acceptable level of polar bear population growth? Is there an acceptable level of population growth for the "Global Warming Crowd"? In the 1950's there were 5000. There is now 22000to 25000. Is that acceptable? Is there an acceptable population level and if there is, what is it? I understand there is a growing population of polar bears that are visting Alaskan towns. Is this a good thing? Is it progress? Is it a proof of global warming? Recent figures actually suggest that the global tempeture has cooled the last ten years. Is that a trend? respected scientists disagree. Should debate be closed off and the world spend trillions of dollars on a possibly imaginary problem? I await your enlightenment.
- June 9, 2008 at 10:58:00 PM EDT
- JIm said...
The Alaskan pipeline was billed as the end of the cariboo. I understand that they like to hang out by the pipeline for warmth? Is that a bad thing? The pipeline has been around for about 30 years. I believe cariboo populations have increased. I know a number of my traditional archer friends have been successfull in hunting them. What do you think? Is oil inherently evil even if the wild cariboo likes the warmth?
- June 9, 2008 at 11:05:00 PM EDT
- JIm said...
Colorado Global Warming Update:
The Aspen Skiing Company said Monday that it will open up Aspen Mountain from June 13 to 15 for skiers and snowboarders.
The company says record winter snowfall has left the mountain covered with snow, leaving behind an average of more than 3 feet of snow on the upper slopes.
PS. I have a cabin at 10500 ft. Last week I thought I could make it through a 3ft. drift. I was wrong and needed my neighbor to pull me out. I understand NYC is having an early warm spell. Wait a few days. Cooling is coming your way.
- June 9, 2008 at 11:18:00 PM EDT
- Lally said...
Hypermedic's comments are relevant and on the mark, as for Jim, he keeps confusing global warming and the climate change it causes with the temperatures must go up where he lives or it isn't real. Talk to the native populations of the North who have lost and are continuing to lose their homes and villages and livelihoods because of the temperatures rising there, and those who have homes built on the frozen tundra which is melting causing homes to tilt and collapse etc. Or the reality of Glacier park becoming a misnomer, and other famous glaciers and snowcapped mountains around the world disappearing, despite Jim's Colorado experience. It's the big picture Jim, and as for your polar bear figures and other statistics, as well as your contentious global warming experts, unfortunately for you, your side has been caught in so many lies and distortions about the science of all this that there's very few who would accept your claims, including me. I have researched the environmental degradation caused by pollution since at least the mid 1960s and close to one hundred percent of the experts in various fields, from archeologists who dig around the world to weather scientists (I was in the weather field in the service for over four years so know a little about this) to naturalists to biologists to geographers etc. etc. etc. all agree, Jim, AGREE, that global warming is real and is close to irreversible. I just suffered through an almost twelve hour power outage here in Jersey, one of the most technologically profficient places in the world, during the first minor heat wave of the summer, and there wasn't enough energy! Time to stop arguing and start preparing by making major changes, not only ecologically, but technologically, and economically. It could be a great boon to the economy, which you should dig Jim, if we reorient our economy toward green industries and preparing flood basins and coastal communities etc. for the coming changes that in most places are already happening. Lots of jobs, lots of new companies, etc. An Obama administration will do this, a Republican won't because the party continues to be more beholden to the foot-draggers who are making obscene profits from the damage they are causing and don't want to give up one dollar to save the planert for their grandchildren, shortsighted greedheads that they are.
- June 10, 2008 at 9:35:00 AM EDT
- JIm said...
Mike, You ought to review your "Amazing Story" for insight into the value of debate in science. What was thought to be incontravertable about plants years ago is now accepted as good science. I suggest your view of "man caused global warming" has more to do with a new religion and with current politics than with science. You might find the quotes below of interest. In your plant story comment you said "Some of us have known this for a long time." What did you know and when did you come to know it?
Fox News, Feb 8 2008
Now there is word that all four major global temperature tracking outlets have released data showing that temperatures have dropped significantly over the last year. California meteorologist Anthony Watts says the amount of cooling ranges from 65-hundredths of a degree Centigrade to 75-hundreds of a degree.
That is said to be a value large enough to erase nearly all the global warming recorded over the past 100 years. It is reportedly the single fastest temperature change ever recorded — up or down.
Michael Crichton said it best:
"Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to avoid debate by claiming that the matter is already settled. Whenever you hear the consensus of scientists agrees on something or other, reach for your wallet, because you're being had.
"Let's be clear: the work of science has nothing whatever to do with consensus.
"Consensus is the business of politics. Science, on the contrary, requires only one investigator who happens to be right, which means that he or she has results that are verifiable by reference to the real world. In science consensus is irrelevant. What is relevant is reproducible results. The greatest scientists in history are great precisely because they broke with the consensus."
- June 10, 2008 at 10:42:00 AM EDT
Global warming conundrum.
Ice Ages are caused by a lower salinity of the oceans.
Should temperatures rise and sea ice melt, we are in for a new ice age, not global warming.
A New Ice Age will cause an increase in sulfur and carbon monoxide emissions until a population correction occurs.
Nature protects itself.
- June 10, 2008 at 2:08:00 PM EDT

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Dishonorable discharge
St. John's Military School Sued For 'Disciplinarians,' Allegedly Let Students Punish Each Other Through Gagging, Urination
VIC TOE REESmells Like: bullying , GLBT
We wrote about this district in an earlier post, and are heartened to see they have seen the light. Minnesota's largest school district has developed a model to address harassment and bullying of GLBT students that may serve as a national template. Stay tuned and see if this momentum even carries into the deep south bastions of homophobia.
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Yes massaSmells Like: racism
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Cash for clunkersSmells Like: education funding
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Actually, the get tough Alabama law requires that all companies doing business with the state provide documentation that no illegals work for them. The company in NYC that holds the rights to the play was reluctant to provide the required paperwork to Pelham High School, holding up production. The show must go on! This will be the most important theatrical performance ever in the state of Alabama! We also think that the use of a football requires approval by Crimson Tide coach Nick Sayban.
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If you can't beat em', beat em' anyway!Smells Like: corporal punishment
Port Arthur ISD Principal Bessie Johnson (Travis Elementary) is accused of using corporal punishment to "motivate" a group of fifth graders to perform better on standardized tests. She allegedly had the students kneel in front of their individual test scores and walked along beating them down the line. Shades of the Old Deluder Satan Act in colonial Massachusetts (1657?)...children are born evil and we need to beat goodness into them...or at least better test scores. And this level of brilliance is still pervasive in 18 states in the USA that still allow corporal punishment in schools. Corporal punishment does not work, does not teach, and does not motivate. The state needs to strip this idiot of her certification and send her for alternative training...Jiffy Lube perhaps.
STORY: http://blog.beaumontenterprise.com/bayou/2012/03/07/mom-alleges-port-arthur-isd-principal-gets-physical-to-increase-staar-scores/
Pale face speak with forked tongueSmells Like: idiocy , parochial schools , punishment
Well, now that the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) has solved all of the sexual abuse cases, they can turn their attention to more pressing matters. Sacred Heart Catholic School teacher Julie Gurta asked that Miranda be punished for committing what must be a mortal sin at Our Lady of Perpetual Motion...saying "Thank you" and "I Love You" in her native tongue, Menominee Indian. This must not be one of the "speaking in tongues" recognized by the RCC! Miranda was barred from playing in the girls basketball game and we are guessing was given a few Hail Marys and Our Fathers as well. Gurta and the basketball coach have since apologized, but Miranda's folks are questioning their sincerity after the fact.
STORY: Miranda Washinawatok, Wisconsin Student Punished For Using Native Tongue, Receives Apology From School (VIDEO)
Import, export...deportSmells Like: high school , immigration
With all of the vitriol spewed forth by the far right in this year's GOP campaign, this story does not come as a surprise. Daniela came to the US from Columbia at age 4 along with her family. She has a 6.7GPA in the international baccalaureate program and dreams of being a heart surgeon after completing studies at an Ivy League school. Damn...another illegal deadbeat sucking at the tit of public welfare! Kudos to School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho who voiced his opposition to the judges rejection of her application for a green card and issuance of the deportation order..."over his dead body!" And, kudos to the overwhelming outpouring of support from her classmates. As for the judge and the whole "get tough on immigration" policy...you are just another brick in the wall.
STORY: Daniela Pelaez, Valedictorian At North Miami Senior High School, Faces Deportation Order (PHOTOS)
I can't believe its not butterSmells Like: elementary school , sex abuse
The more we read about the sex abuse scandal at Miramonte Elementary School, the sicker we get. In a hyper-vigilant mode, the school now must ban the use of blindfolds for non-visual sense reading lessons, and the science experiment in which kids get to make butter. Why? Accused perp Mark Berndt allegedly blindfolded children and fed them his semen on cookies. The school is drawing a correlation of science class manufactured butter on crackers to Berndt's actions. Not sure how the school will survive this but our hearts go out to all in this troubled school community.
STORY: Miramonte School Scandal: Blindfolding Banned From LAUSD Lesson Plans (VIDEO)
Jersey jokestersSmells Like: elementary school , idiocy
They was just funnin' don't ya know! Two janitors at Gregory Elementary School in Long Beach, New Jersey, are under investigation for binding and gagging two 10-year old students in the school lav. Their defense...just a little joke. We are hoping that the full force of the law will be exercised here, and that the kids will not suffer any long term harm. In the meantime, these two geniuses are on paid leave. We are wondering if they are behind Hoffa's mysterious disappearance.....no joke!
STORY: New Jersey Janitors Accused Of Binding And Gagging Students In Bathroom (VIDEO)
Weeding them outSmells Like: drugs , entrapment , high school
Another teenage crush has turned sour in south Florida. Honor student Justin Laboy fell in love with a 25 year- old undercover cop posing as a high school senior coed. She asked him to buy her some weed, which he did, and...love hurts. Justin was busted along with several others in the sting operation in Palm Beach. Looks like entrapment to us. After all, as Meatloaf profoundly put it..."I'll do anything for love." The kid just didn't listen to the rest of the lyric!
STORY: Teen Falls In Love With Undercover Cop In Marijuana Sting, Gets Arrested
Driven to drinkSmells Like: alcohol , high school , idiocy
Hey, if you didn't bring enough to share with everyone... Anne teaches at Bayshore High School in Manatee, Florida, and was tested at 0.112% blood alcohol level during the school day. Not sure if there was a kegger going on in the teachers lounge, or if she just had a five martini lunch! She was busted by the principal who smelled booze on the breath. Either Anne needs to get into the 12 steps or should switch to vodka and orange juice. Bottoms up!
STORY: Anne Wampole, Florida Teacher, Breathalyzed At 40 Percent Above Legal Alcohol Limit At School, Put On Leave
Silly puttySmells Like: health care , idiocy , school funding
Talk about getting perky with a health care perk! Buffalo public school teachers have a sweet health care rider that provides any plastic surgery procedure, including botox and tummy tucks at a cost of nearly 5.2 million dollars to the school district last year alone. The teacher's union is not really interested in negotiating on this coverage, even though budgets are tough and teachers have been laid off. While we fully support health care coverage, this has morphed into a ridiculous burden on taxpayers and the millions of dollars going to a booming cosmetic surgery industry in Buffalo ought to be invested in the students.
STORY: Buffalo, New York Teachers Get Free Plastic Surgery (VIDEO)
No early outSmells Like: professionalism , teaching
You can stick that retirement option! Congrats to Olivia who has been teaching since 1935. Imagine all the dizzying pendulum swings she has seen in education. She currently teaches reading to Kindergarten and Pre-K children at Ashburn Lutheran School in Chicago. Considering that half of today's crop of teachers leave the classroom within five years, this is an incredible accomplishment.
STORY: Olivia Neubauer: 100 Years Old In 2 Weeks And Still Teaching At Chicago School (VIDEO)
Value-subtracted analysis in NYCSmells Like: assessment , teacher evaluations
More misguided folks blindly following shoddy research that supports value-added analysis in education.
Grounded in the Tennessee STAR Study, which has been essentially discredited, the political attack on public schools pretends to use data and statistical analysis, now to rate teachers. Here is the direction we would like to go...have all elected officials submit to value added analysis and publish the results to the electorate. Better yet...base their salary on the value they have added to the economy. For example, once unemployment reaches 7% or lower, start paying them 50%. When it hits 6%, up the salary to 70%. Once it dips below 5%, full salary. And as a bonus (merit pay) when we stop going to war for one year, throw in health care....but no contraception!
STORY: New York City Teacher Ratings: Teacher Data Reports Publicly Released Amid Controversy
Immigrants need not apply...to collegeSmells Like: college , idiocy , immigration
Georgia lawmakers are tough on undocumented immigrants. They want all members of the University System of Georgia to ferret out these students from the total enrollment of 318,000 to make room for "real Americans." A recent audit reveals that there are about 300 undocumented students enrolled (about .09%). We are guessing that Georgia will have to search far and wide to fill those 300 seats with "real Americans" (whatever that means). Ludicrous way to spend legislative effort but Georgia wants to follow Arizona in getting tough on these folks. Red meat for the red states.
STORY: Georgia's immigration law targets universities
Chicago joins South AfricaSmells Like: school closings , school reform
Likening the closing of under-performing schools in Chicago to apartheid is gross hyperbole and does little to advance what will be done to improve the education of the nearly 7500 students impacted. Will they be moved to high performing schools? What metrics are being used to determine performance levels of the schools themselves? Is funding being shifted with them or to some for-profits that will operate the schools? This debate is political and to suggest that education and politics are not necessarily intertwined is naive.
STORY: CPS Board Approves 17 School Closings, Overhauls, Teachers Union Calls Vote 'Education Apartheid' (VIDEO)
Slash and burnSmells Like: Romney , school funding
The Michigan budget surplus was highly touted by GOP presidential hopeful and Flip-flopper in Chief Mitt Romney. Mitt not only likes the size of the trees in Michigan...he loves the down-sized education budget pushed through by Governor Rick Snyder. We can expect the same under Romney...cut education funding at a time when we need to invest more heavily in public education.
STORY: As Michigan Primary Nears, Mitt Romney, Gov. Rick Snyder Praise Budget -- Despite Education Cuts
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Bryan Singer said Sunday that he's interested in making another "X-Men" movie and has discussed the possibility with Twentieth Century Fox.
The American director made "X-Men" and "X2: X-Men United," but passed on the third installment so he could make "Superman Returns." "Rush Hour" director Brett Ratner ended up shooting that film, "X-Men: The Last Stand." South African filmmaker Gavin Hood made another spinoff, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," which was released earlier this year.
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"I'm still looking to possibly returning to the 'X-Men' franchise. I've been talking to Fox about it," Singer said at a talk at the Pusan International Film Festival.
"I love Hugh Jackman. I love the cast," he said, referring to the Australian actor who plays Wolverine.
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Singer said he enjoyed making science fiction and fantasy movies because they allowed him to discuss serious issues through entertainment. He said the "X-Men" series, which follows a group of mutants with superpowers who struggle to fit in with humans, is about tolerance and social structures.
He said he likes to "trick audiences into thinking they're seeing fireworks, but they're learning about themselves and listening to what I have to say."
"The excitement about working in science fiction and fantasy is — the stories, if they are good, are about the human condition," Singer said.
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Appearing at a panel discussion with South Korean director Kim Ji-woon, the American director also said he appreciated the creative freedom South Korean filmmakers enjoyed to make the final cut, compared to Hollywood, where directors must negotiate with studio executives.
Hollywood movie budgets are so high that "the risk is too great to leave it in the hands of a filmmaker," he said, adding that he "has a responsibility to help studios feel secure in their investments."
Singer made his name with the 1995 critically acclaimed thriller "The Usual Suspects" but later earned a strong following among comic books fans for his adaptations of popular comic book series.
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It's August in Ontario. Know what that means?
Peach Season!
One of our absolute favourite times of year, especially living in an area that is well known for the peaches that grow here. We even have a festival specifically for them, where they serve the world's best (yes, we said it) peach sundaes. In fact, the peaches here are so good that we only eat peaches this time of year. To buy some overpriced picked-way-before-it's-ripe peach that's shipped thousands of miles and isn't even that good of peach would be doing this magnificent fruit such injustice!
No, we will only eat fresh Ontario Peaches. Call us princesses, we don't care!
We've made Peaches and Cream Baked Oatmeal, Fish Fingers with a Peach Dipping Sauce, a Peach Blondie Breakfast Parfait, Peach Pancakes a La Mode, Peach Raspberry Overnight Oats, Peach Salsa, Peach-Tomato Chutney and so much more! But for today's post, we thought we'd play up the sweeter side of a peach…
So we made Peach Crumble Bars!
Using an old date square recipe, we came up with a healthy treat that's not only delicious, but actually stays together!
Now don't get us wrong, they are still Peach Crumble bars, meaning the crumb topping can get a little messy. Unlike many date square recipes we come across, however, they are not dry or overly sweet.
This recipe took more than one trial to get right, and frankly, we're proud of the results! The first time we made them, they were a little too salty and just a tad on the dry side – neither of which stopped our family from gobbling them up anyways! We knew that with just a couple minor tweaks here and there, they would be perfect!
So go buy yourself some fresh, local peaches and celebrate the season with a peachy treat! 🙂
Peach Crumble Bars
Prep time: 20-30min
Bake time: 30-35min
Makes: 12 bars
6 ripe, medium sized peaches
2 tbsp honey
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. ground nuts (we used almonds and walnuts)
2 c. oats
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c. + 1tbsp honey or maple syrup
1/2 c. + 1 tbsp coconut oil
Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
Peel and slice the peaches. Toss with honey and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Melt the coconut oil and combine with honey or maple syrup. Mix into the dry ingredients until there are no dry patches and you have a somewhat crumbly mixture.
Remove 2 cups of the crumble mixture and set aside.
Spread the remaining oat mixture in the bottom of a greased 9X9inch square baking pan. Using the back of a lifter/spatula, press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Pour the honeyed peaches over the top and spread evenly across the pan. Take the reserved 2 cups of oat mixture and sprinkle it evenly over the top.
Bake for 30-35min, or until the crumb begins to turn a golden brown.
What's your favourite way to enjoy fresh peaches?
**ps- we will be away all this week at Cross Country Training camp, so we apologize in advance if we do not respond to any comments/questions right away, we will be sure to read them as soon as we return! Have a great week everybody!


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The Travel Industry Takes On Human Trafficking
Hospitality workers are learning how to spot trafficking incidents.
By TANYA MOHN
Published: November 8, 2012
THE travel industry — long an unwitting participant in human trafficking at hotels and on airplanes, trains and buses — lately has been increasing efforts to combat the problem, working with private advocacy groups and the federal government in long-term, coordinated initiatives that go beyond its normal philanthropic activities.
"People don't realize how prevalent it is," Sam Gilliland, chief executive of the travel technology company Sabre Holdings, said of the trafficking problem. "It is not restricted to certain areas in the world. It's everywhere."
He called human trafficking a $32 billion-a-year business, but the Polaris Project, an advocacy group, thinks it is higher. The group said that an estimated 21 to 27 million people globally are held as virtual slaves.
At a news conference in September, Mr. Gilliland announced Sabre's "Passport to Freedom" initiative, which will train its 10,000 employees in 60 countries how to identify and report potential trafficking incidents. Jada Pinkett Smith, an actress and anti-human trafficking activist, was one of the speakers. Sabre, which owns Travelocity, plans to expand its outreach to businesses, travel agents and travelers who use its software and will eventually include informational links in all itineraries to raise awareness of the largely hidden problem.
In October, the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Transportation and Amtrak also announced stepped-up efforts against trafficking. Through a partnership, the Department of Transportation is in the process of training more than 55,000 employees and Amtrak plans to train some 20,000 employees to counter the problem.
"Everyone has a role to play in putting a stop to human trafficking," Ray LaHood, the transportation secretary, said in an e-mail, "and at D.O.T., we're doing our part by making sure that no form of transportation is used to move people against their will. By working with partners in the transportation and travel industry, we can help train even more people to identify the signs, speak up — and possibly save a life."
Janet Napolitano, the homeland security secretary, likened the initiative to the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign to combat terrorism. "We can't do it alone," she said.
The United States travel industry's commitment to fight trafficking has gathered momentum since 2004, when Ecpat USA, or End Child Prostitution and Trafficking, introduced the Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct, a voluntary set of guidelines for the travel and tourism industry.
Carlson became the first United States-based global travel and hospitality company to join in 2004, and since then the Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, Delta Air Lines, Accor hotels, Hilton Worldwide, the Real Hospitality Group and Sabre have signed.
Large travel companies have a long tradition of philanthropic involvement, from raising money to cure cancer to flying in food and supplies and providing low- or no-cost flights and hotel rooms for relief workers after disasters like Katrina or the tsunami in Japan. But the scope of this initiative is somewhat unusual, said Henry H. Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst and co-founder of the Atmosphere Research Group, a market research company.
"Rarely do you see companies participate in a coordinated effort like this," he said. "Travel businesses are becoming aware that they can't be complacent, and their employees want the companies to be on the right side of issues such as this."
Marilyn Carlson Nelson, chairman of Carlson, said, "The travel and hospitality industry is in a unique position to address this problem." The company, whose brands include Radisson, Country Inns and Suites and T.G.I. Friday's, says its more than 80,000 hotel employees in 81 countries receive required training to deter trafficking of children. Front desk employees, for example, are encouraged to look for visual clues like signs of abuse or fear among potential victims; young people made up to look older; and clients who pay with cash, are reluctant to provide identification or have no luggage.
Brenda Schultz, who oversees Carlson's hotel training program, said "Some girls are tattooed with things like 'Daddy's girl.' "
Housekeeping staff might be alerted to criminal activity if there are an unusually large number of electronic devices in guest rooms, or many condoms in the wastebasket, she said.
"There is no one way that it happens," said Sandi D. Mitchell, a Sabre manager who oversees employee training to counter trafficking. "Some are abducted, some are wooed, some believe they are coming to America for a better life," but then become indentured servants or victims of forced labor. Trafficking victims can be hidden from hotel management through third-party suppliers of janitorial, housekeeping, landscaping or other services.
Petra Hensley, a survivor of trafficking, helped train Sabre employees by pointing out red flags — for example, an older man traveling with a young girl who does not appear to be his daughter and the two carry passports from different countries. "Ask the girl where she is going," she said. "If she is reluctant to answer, something is not right. It's about questions. It's about body language."
"People on airplanes don't think of it as a danger zone, but trafficking can occur just about anywhere," said Ms. Hensley, now 35, who was abducted, raped and sold for sex at the age of 16 in her native Czech Republic; she now does advocacy work through the Sojka Foundation, which she founded.
Nancy Rivard, president of Airline Ambassadors, recounted an incident about a month ago on a major airline. A flight attendant noticed something odd: a young American girl, who said she had never flown before, traveling by herself in first class from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The girl said the seat was a gift from a man she "met" online.
The attendant checked the records, and learned that someone with an unusual e-mail address bought the ticket, but she did not know what to do. A few days later, the attendant contacted Ms. Rivard. Ms. Rivard, also a flight attendant, recounted the attendant saying, " 'I can't sleep at night because I am so worried about the girl.' She went to the airline for help, but no one knew what to do. Stories like that are not uncommon."
"Currently, no U.S. airline mentions human trafficking in training, as far as I know," she said, because airlines do not want to be associated with something that may reflect poorly on their brand.
But Ms. Rivard, whose group provides training to airline personnel on a voluntary basis, said she recently learned that at least three major American airlines plan to begin training next year.
Ms. Rivard contacted Homeland Security and the trafficker and girl were located and she was taken to safety.
"Every day I talk to airline attendants who say, 'There was a girl on my flight who didn't look normal,' " she said. "It's growing everywhere."
Stephen Barth, a lawyer and professor of hospitality law at the University of Houston, said he believed that among the travel industry's major brands, awareness of the problem had become widespread. "The goal now is to create more awareness among the 50,000 independent hotels scattered all over the U.S. and around the world," he said.
But challenges remain, particularly among cheaper properties. "Franchisers don't actually operate the franchised hotels," which can result in variable compliance, he said. And at some properties, both franchised and independent, security might consist of only one person at the front desk.
Michelle Guelbart, private sector project coordinator for Ecpat USA, said the public should get involved too. Not long ago, she said, the Sisters of Saint Joseph, a religious order, contacted a hotel in St. Louis and asked if it had a policy against human trafficking. "The hotel did not," Ms. Guelbart recalled, "but put one in place."


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by Tom Utescher
That's not "smears" in the headline; last Tuesday's Catholic Academies championship game was way to close for that word to apply. Rather, it's "Schmeers," as in Cailin Schmeer, the junior small forward whose 15-foot buzzer-beater lifted Mount St. Joseph Academy to a 47-45 victory over Villa Maria and the Magic's first AACA title since 2008.
The contest was close the whole night, but Villa was up five early in the fourth quarter and clung to the lead as the final minute approached. Two free throws by Mount senior forward Steph Smith leveled the count at 45-all with 64 seconds left.
That score was still on the board when the Mount executed an inbounds play from its offensive baseline with 1.8 seconds to go. The pass went straight out to Schmeer at the foul line and she swished the shot, eliciting from the boisterous MSJ crowd a roar that was somewhere past deafening.
"It was such a great atmosphere to play in," exclaimed Schmeer, "a transfer student experiencing her first AACA tournament. "It was so loud you couldn't hear the plays being called. We had so much support from our student body. All day long in school people were cheering us on.
"It was great get revenge because Villa beat us in overtime at their place last week," she went on. "We felt it was our time, because we hadn't won the league championship since our seniors were freshmen."
In that year, 2008, the Magic and the Hurricanes played each other five times, ending up in the PIAA Class AAA state semifinals. There, Mount St. Joe prevailed, and went on to win the state championship a game later. The archrivals will not meet again this year; the Mount has moved up to Class AAAA and will not see any of its AACA peers in the district or state playoffs.
Tuesday's win gave the Magic an overall record of 21-3, while Villa Maria was 18-6. In the regular season, the Mount took a January 13 home game against the Hurricanes, 43-39, but in the February 8 rematch at Villa the 'Canes won 50-43 in overtime.
Mount St. Joe was the number one seed for the four-team AACA tournament, compiling a regular-season record of 12-2 while Villa and Nazareth Academy each finished 11-3. The Magic advanced out of the semifinal round with a 46-24 triumph over number four St. Basil on Saturday, February 12, while Villa beat Nazareth in the other semifinal, 44-37.
Brooke Angelos, Villa Maria's star senior guard, had run rampant in the win over the Mount the week before, ringing up more than half her team's total with 27 points. She scored 11 points in Tuesday's title game.
"I thought our whole team just played more aggressively on defense in the championship game," remarked Mount coach John Miller. "We had Bridget [Higgins, junior guard] pick up Angelos in the backcourt whenever she could, to make her work the whole game. When she crossed half-court our game-plan was to contain her and not let her go to the basket, and once she gave the ball up, then we worked hard to deny her the ball back. Bridget did a terrific job, but it also was a real team effort."
Following a masterful rendition of the National Anthem by MSJ junior Maddie Kohler, a starting guard, the Magic took a 4-0 lead on free throws by Schmeer and a put-back by senior guard Mary Jo Horgan. Villa quickly tied it up on a pair of drives by sophomore Lisa Mirarchi, who would score a team-high 16 points for the Hurricanes.
Villa's Kelly Anthony scored all of her four points later in the first quarter, which ended with a field goal and foul shot by Maddie McTigue (seven points total) that nudged the 'Canes ahead, 13-12. The two clubs romped through round two, with the Mount edging Villa, 16-15, to fashion a halftime tie at 28-all. Neither school led by more than two points in the period, and the score was tied five times.
"It might have appeared at times to be a track meet," MSJ's Miller commented, "but I just think in that second quarter both teams had a difficult time stopping their opponent from scoring. It may sound funny, but Villa actually runs better after a made basket [by the other team] than a missed basket. Every time we scored they were getting the ball out of the net and running down the floor. It didn't surprise us, because Villa runs better than anyone in our league."
There were still some transition buckets on both sides in the third round, but both defenses became more assertive and a 6-6 draw sent the game into the fourth quarter with the teams still even, now at 34-34.
After Villa went ahead by four, a Horgan lay-up gave the Magic their first points of the final period. Mount freshman guard Alex Louin came up with a block on defense, but on Villa's next possession Kellie O'Rourke dropped a "three" from the right wing, making it 41-36 with under six minutes to go.
Over the next two minutes Horgan went three-for-four from the foul line and scored a lay-up off a pass from Kohler, while Villa got just a single free throw and saw the score close up to 42-41. A little before the three-minute mark, Schmeer bagged a jumper from the right baseline to give the Magic their first lead since the second quarter. It was the junior's first field goal of the night; her second would rock the building.
At 2:41 Villa's Mirarchi drove the lane to score, luring Smith into committing her fourth foul in the process. A converted free throw made it 45-43, with the Hurricanes back in front. The clock was down to 1:04 when Smith rebounded her own missed shot and went back up, drawing a foul that was number four on Villa's Angelos.
The Mount senior sank both shots, and Villa called time-out with 48.6 showing and the game tied at 45-all. The 'Canes set up in last-shot mode, but Angelos, unpressured above the top of the key, double-dribbled the basketball. Back in possession, Mount St. Joe called its own time-out with 22 ticks to go.
The Magic's intended final shot, by Smith, missed the mark, but in the scramble for the rebound the ball went out over the baseline off a Villa player. From under the basket with 1.8 seconds left, Horgan inbounded the ball straight through the lane to Schmeer at the foul line.
"It was one of our regular inbounds plays," the recipient said. "I got open on it in the first quarter and I missed the shot, but this time I knew it was going in as soon as it left my hands."
Purple pandemonium erupted in the hoops hall, but eventually the crowd settled down for the announcement of the AACA all-star selections, which saw Horgan picked for the first team and Smith named league MVP. They notched 21 and 12 points, respectively, in the finals, with Higgins and Schmeer adding seven apiece in the memorable victory.


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Setting out a festive bowl of punch can be one of the easiest ways to serve (and please) a crowd when you're throwing a party, but there's more to serving punch than setting out a ladle and walking away. Washington, D.C., bartender Dan Searing, who makes punches as often as he can, shares these tips for keeping your punch at its prime.
Play with blocks. Large blocks or rings of ice melt slower than cubes and will keep your punch cool without diluting it too much. Some dilution is desirable, but the larger the ice and the colder the ingredients, the longer it will take to reach the point of being too diluted.
Size matters. When making ice blocks, choose a round form with a diameter that's several inches smaller than your bowl. It needs to be small enough to allow a ladle in the bowl, but as large as is practical.
Deep freeze. If your tap water tastes funky, use spring water when making your ice blocks and boil it first, which will yield clearer ice. Fill large, clean yogurt tubs, Bundt cake molds or metal bowls to 1-inch below the rim and freeze at least overnight (preferably longer). If time is of the essence, use metal rather than plastic and don't cover the container. Keep in mind water tends to force the bottom of the yogurt tubs to bulge during freezing, so you might want to set the tub on a flat surface, like a cookie sheet, while it freezes. To release the ice, soak the bottom of the container in warm water for about one minute until it can slide around.
Chill out. To slow dilution, punch ingredients should be chilled for several hours before serving. You can either combine them ahead of time or put the bottles (such as syrups, seltzer, sparkling wine, etc.) in the fridge. When ready to serve, pour the punch ingredients over the ice block in the bowl and stir a bit to ensure the mixture becomes well-chilled.
Make extra. If it will be a long evening, consider adding the punch in parts over the course of the gathering and replacing the ice when it becomes too small. If the punch becomes too diluted from melted ice, adding fresh punch and ice will revive the bowl.
Don't burst the bubbles. Sparkling punches begin to lose their fizz after about 2 hours, so don't add the sparkling ingredients until right before serving. If you won't run through all the punch in that time, just serve half of it topped with half the bubbly stuff. Refrigerate the remaining punch and sparkling ingredients separately (make sure the fizzy liquids are tightly sealed in their bottles) until ready to serve.
Turn up the heat. If you want to make a hot punch ahead of time, prepare it up to the point of adding the spirits, allow it to cool and refrigerate. When ready to serve, bring the mixture back to a simmer and add the spirits just before serving. To keep the punch warm while serving, use a Crockpot set on low.
Don't forget the garnishes. When serving a crowd, it helps to prepare your garnishes ahead of time, cover and refrigerate. When you're ready to serve the punch, have the bowl of garnishes ready so they can easily be added to each glass.


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NEW YORK (WPIX/TRIBUNE/CNN) - Police say a construction worker was trying to warn two men not to cut through a construction site for their own safety before he became the victim of a hate crime.
Two men are accused of punching and kicking the 48-year-old construction worker around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Police say the worker asked them to leave and the men called him an n-word.
According to court documents one man said, 'We're out here partying and you're out here working like a n----r.' The men allegedly said, "What are you going to do about it, n----r?"
That's when police say 25-year-old Klevis Vulaj tackled the worker to the ground and began punching him in the head and body and 23-year-old Veton Balidemaj, began kicking the man.
Police arrived and arrested the two suspects while the construction worker was taken to the hospital.
The construction worker had several lacerations and suffered a fractured orbital bone, reports say.
The pair was charged with assault as a hate crime.
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[November 30, 2012]
SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Department of
Natural Resources Director Marc Miller released the following
statement Wednesday about passage of Senate Bill 1566, a crucial
funding bill for the IDNR:
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Meanwhile, back in Pine River in 1898, Amarilla was involved in some land transactions.
May 3, 1898 she is involved with a deed where she is buying land from an Erik Thunell. George witnessed this deed for her.
Instrument No. 3928, Erick Thunell of the county of ___ (cut off), State of Minnesota to Ammarilla Barclay of the County of Cass State of Minnesota consideration of one hundred and sixty ($160.00) to him paid…the East 1/2 one half of the southwest quarter (E SW) (32) township one hundred thirty-eight (138) Range ______(cut off). Signed by Erick Thun___ (cut off). Witnessed by G.A. Barclay and Wm. Fuller.
Written on the side: Affidavit See K of Misc. pg. 519.
Source: Erik Thunell to Ammarilla Barclay, Deed Book P, pg. 164, 3 May, 1898, Instrument #3928, Cass Co., Register of Deeds, Minnesota. This deed was a form and some of the writing was cut off on the side of the page.
A couple of months later on August 23, 1898 at 4 pm Amarilla buys land from a E.W. Davis. This time George is not a witness. The amount of the transaction is $950.00, was this money George gave Amarilla or was it her own? These are lots in Brainerd.
E. W. Davis to Ammarilla Barclay. This Indenture made this 16th Day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight between E. W. Davis, and Nellie G. Davis his wife of the County of Pipestone and State of Minnesota, parties of the first part and Ammarilla Barclay of the County of Cass and State of Minnesota, party of the second part. Witnessth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of nine hundred and fifty and no/100 dollars _____in hand part by the said party of the second part. The receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do by these presents grants bargains sell [revise], release and convey unto the said party of the second part and her heirs in and assigns forever all the following described lot, piece or parcel of land situate in the County of Crow Wing and the State of Minnesota, and known as follows to wit: lots numbered nineteen (19 and Twenty (20) of block numbered one hundred (100) of the original Town (now city) of Brainerd of the recorded plat there of an filed in the office of the register of deeds for the County of Crow Wing in the State of Minnesota – To Have and to Hold the same together with all the hereditments and appurtenances thereunto belonging ______________unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever, and the said E. W. Davis and Nellie G. Davis, parties of the first part for and of themselves their heirs executors and administrators do covenent with the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns that they _____ not made, done ____________ or suffered any act of thing whatsoever, whereby the above described premises or any part thereof ____or at any time hereafter shall or may be ______________charges or encumbered in any manner whatsoever. and the _______ granted premises against all ______lawfully claiming the same _____through or under the said E. W. Davis the said party of the first part will forever warrant and defend. In testimoney whereof the said party of the first part have hereunto their hands and seals this day and year first above written. Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence of Marion Hanna and S.E. Wharton. Signed by E. W. Davis and Nellie G. Davis.
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On this 16th day of August AD 1898 before me a Notary Public within the foresaid County personally appeared E. W. Davis and Nellie G. Davis husband and wife. ____known to be the Persons described in and who executed the foregoing and ____instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed. S.E. Wharton, Notary Public in and for Pipestone Co., Minnesota.
Source: E. W. Davis to Ammarilla Barclay, Special Warranty Deed, Filed August 23, 1898 4 pm #10691, Vol. 9, pg. 129-130, Crown Wing Co., Minnesota. This deed was a challenge to read and you can see I did not get quite a lot of the words. Sometimes I have to read a deed several times before I get all the words. I think we can figure out what is happening.
So Amarilla is buying lots in Brainerd. I wonder why? Were George and Amarilla planning on retiring in Brainerd? He was 54 years old and she was just about 40. They had been working the land and businesses in Pine River for 25 years. Oh there could be so many reasons, I guess I will never know.
On the City of Brainerd website there are maps and they have a 1892 Sanborn Map that features the blocks and lots for Brainerd. The one that Amarilla is focusing on is page #3. Block 100 is between E. Ivy and E. Juniper and N. Broadway and N. 9th St. Click on the image and scroll to the bottom. Unfortunately I cannot find this block on a current map online. Cities are known for changing street names over the years. If anyone knows where this is located please let me know.
UPDATE: Thanks too two very nice persons who commented on this post (see comments), the other map titled Turner 1871 also shows the 100 block in Brainerd (Lots 19 and 20). According to this map the land is not to far from the Courthouse in with the Barclay's did a lot of business and the Episcopal Church, well if it is St. Paul's then they have their marriage record. I did seek out St. Paul's church when I visited but can't seem to find my picture. I was so close. Brainerd City website: http://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/2704
http://www.ci.brainerd.mn.us/docs/maps/historic/Turner1871.pdf Be patient it does open but slowly.


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Some 70,000 Ivorians are also internally displaced in the west, after fleeing fighting there, the spokesman added.
The Geneva-based IOM, which works with the United Nations and is the only aid agency to have still been operating in the west, pulled out its international staff from Douekoue and Guiglo on Tuesday due to insecurity, Pandya said.
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Some 75,000 Ivorian refugees have been registered so far in Liberia, half of them in the past 10 days, he said.
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- Daniele KDecember 18, 2017 at 7:39 AM
I'm hosting Christmas Eve, breakfast and dinner this year so I get to be home with the pup this year. Thank you for the chance to win. Dmskrug3 at hotmail(.)comReplyDelete
- Dianne B.December 18, 2017 at 8:13 AM
We have cats and each cat has a stocking where they get gifts. Out adult daughters each have a dog and we, of course, give each dog a Christmas present. dbahn(at)iw(dot)netReplyDelete
We have company visiting, and we'll be spending the holidays with them. I don't have any dogs, but the cats will be around. One doesn't like company, so she'll be under the bed mostly. The other one will probably be out socializing when she feels like it, and napping when she doesn't. firstname.lastname@example.com
- Daphne CochranDecember 18, 2017 at 8:53 AM
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We are thrilled to be spending Christmas in our new home. We took the plunge (before we got too old to do it) and moved to our dream spot - in the Ozark Mountains - and built our dream home. The 7+ acres we bought right at the edge of town with a view of the mountains had two still standing 1853 large stone fireplaces. Hubby and I drew up the plans around those two fireplaces. We downsized to a one bedroom, but with one of the fireplaces in the living room and one in our bedroom, it's perfect for us.
Now they are calling for snow for Christmas! Maybe up to 4 inches. First off, where we moved from we NEVER got snow but rather ICE which was nasty stuff. On top of that I've never seen a White Christmas so this would be my first. I'm so excited and hoping the weather forecast is right. I will be more than happy to spend Christmas with the three of us cuddling on the couch by the fireplace watching it snow out the front big window which faces the mountains. We always have good meals to eat and we do and buy for each other all year so not concerned about those. Well, Snickerdoodle is but he's such a GOOD boy that I know Santa Paws will reward him with a overflowing stocking this year.
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- AnonymousDecember 18, 2017 at 11:15 AM
My husband and our 3 rescues will snuggle in for the Holiday.ReplyDelete
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Happy Holidays to you too!! I will be spending the holidays quietly and alone. I will be spending it with my two kitties. My son won't be able to come home. catwoman-1(at)Comcast(dot)netReplyDelete
The hubby and I will be spending the holidays with our fur babies. All the presents hidden deeply in closets are for the dogs---so they can't go under the tree or they would be opened already. I imagine they will get a little taste of our Christmas dinner, too---a small slice of prime rib for each of them.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousDecember 18, 2017 at 4:02 PM
I go to my Sisters as does the whole family for Christmas. Her little Scottie takes center stage and wants everyone to play with him. Lots of fun.ReplyDelete
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- Mary Lynette MillerDecember 18, 2017 at 5:42 PM
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Would love to read "Bad to the Bone" and more about Biscuit. I'm spending Christmas with my Sister and her wonderful English Pointers, Polly and Robin. I already have their gifts packed.ReplyDelete
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- Robyn KDecember 18, 2017 at 7:49 PM
We'll be spending Christmas Eve with my in-laws and their two dogs. We'll be spending Christmas with (gasp ��) our cat. She'll be getting more toys and treats. Thank you for this chance. areewekidding(at)yahoo(dot)comReplyDelete
I don't have a dog, but I will be visiting family (parents & a cousin) who have dogs.ReplyDelete
We will have the family come over for dinner and gifts. I think we are going to do it on Christmas Eve this year. My mother had to give up the tradition when she moved to America as a young lady. she wants to do it on Eve this year, so we should. Tyler my dog will have presents to open and his stockings to get into as well. Thanks for the chance to win. Merry Christmas to you and yours. kayt18 (at) comcast (dot) netReplyDelete
I think we'll have a quiet holiday, maybe hosting my recently bereaved best friend. No puppy dog right now, but maybe one of these days. Happy holidays to you and yours!ReplyDelete
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Hopefully we will find a date that works for everyone so we can gather as a family for a wonderful meal and exchange gifts. My two married daughters will bring their dogs. One has a Pit bull and the other has 2 schnauzers who are afraid of the Pit bull but love to terrorize my Yorkie mix. The Pit bull just wants to play. My pup just ignores them all. ematov(at)comcast(dot)netReplyDelete
I'm spending time with family. I'm sure the neighbor's dog will join in at some stage.ReplyDelete
- Pam MorseDecember 19, 2017 at 12:52 AM
Staying home this year. Harley will probably play with his new toys! mommatoodle at msn dot comReplyDelete
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- Patty KovachDecember 19, 2017 at 2:50 AM
I just LOVE your books! I read the first in this series and just loved it. I have the second and third on my list to get, but, haven't bought them as of yet. My Husband and I will be just be spending Christmas with each other, a quiet day at home. I am doing chemotherapy, have been for over 15 years now, and I just try to push myself along and it seems that I don't do much as i used to. I lost my last dog a few years back, and right now I don't have one. So, it is just the two of us. I love reading and always take my books to my chemo infusion suite, and when I am through with the books, I leave them for the other ladies to read. Keep up your wonderful stories! I want to read all of your series, one of these days, I will get there! Happy Holidays!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 19, 2017 at 8:32 AM
We will have a quiet Christmas Day, but then family comes and it will be fun, fun, fun with Grands!ReplyDelete
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I'll be having a quiet Christmas, hoping that there will be a puppy waiting for me under the tree :-) ellenjbumblebee (at) gmail (dot) comReplyDelete
We will be sharing a Holiday get together with our dog and four cats and family. It should be a full house.ReplyDelete
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It will be a relaxing day of reading & eating holiday food. doward1952(at)yahoo(dot)comReplyDelete
Our Christmas day is going to be strictly immediate family. We don't have any dogs this year in our household so it will just be the cats slumbering wherever they care too. Thank you so much for this opportunity to enter for chance to win Linda O. Johnston's book. robeader53(at)yahoo(dot)comReplyDelete
christmas Eve will be spent with my children and grandchildren. Christmas day will be spend with my furchildren. They each have their own stocking and gifts under the treeReplyDelete
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Happy Holidays . Love the cover on this book.ReplyDelete
Happy holidays to all. We had a bit of family in for Thanksgiving so it's a bit of a empty nest here for Christmas. Guess there will be more time for reading. Thanks for this opportunity. jluebke(at)frontier(dot)comReplyDelete
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- AnonymousDecember 20, 2017 at 11:51 PM
Thank you for the giveaway. This will be a quiet sad Christmas, I just had knee surgery cannot go anywhere. Last Sat my sweet little Chinese Crested dog who was 10 years old passed away. Just not in the mood for any holiday doings right now. Would love a new book to read. GeorgiaReplyDelete
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All eight of our children will be back home and we will spend it reminiscing about funny family stories and enjoying great food!ReplyDelete
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The winner has been picked! It's Eileen A-W. Thanks to all of you for commenting, and both Linda and I hope you have a great holiday season.ReplyDelete