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Sunset 44 in Kirkwood recently got a new chef, Tony Nguyen, and he has changed things up a bit. CIA-trained, his pedigree includes Whitmoor Country Club, the Ritz and other high-end restaurants. He has moved the menu from a largely classical French tone to ‘global-Pan-Asian,’ with subtle decorative elements like sprouts and colorful herbs that crop up in delightful ways: sugar-fried greens on a dessert plate and fennel seeds in toasted ravioli. One thing that has not changed is the excellence of the meal: our food was consistently good, and very well priced for dishes of this caliber.

    Located in the heart of Kirkwood, the restaurant has a decidedly chic atmosphere that might seem a little incongruent with its positioning on the ground floor of a seniors building. Warm, caramel-colored walls and expanses of windows combine to create a sleek, nightclub-y effect. The layout, too, offers a feeling of intimacy, with one dining area a narrow passageway lined with booths and tables, the other a room anchored by a large curved-glass wall.

    The first thing that came to the table was a generous basket of seeded lavosh. It was fresh and crisp, served with tubs of butter and beer cheddar. The appetizer menu includes traditional dishes like oysters and crab cakes, but also items with clearly Asian influences like Pork Belly Buns (with pickled cucumber and hoisin sauce) and Tempura Shrimp Cocktail.

    We opted for Homemade Toasted Ravioli ($8) and Pan-Seared Crab Cake ($11). The ravioli were stellar, with a thick, crunchy crust and a filling of ground meat, carrot ad herbs. They were hearty and moist inside, and the fennel seeds imbedded in the coating made for an unexpected and delectably savory addition. The dipping sauce, called ‘tomato cream’ on the menu, was a delicious, full-bodied red sauce, somewhat chunky.

    The crab cake, too, had unique characteristics. For one thing, it was more of a crab ‘block,’ being a good 2” high mound of shredded blue crab encased by a crisp square shell. The crust was delicious, hard and crunchy, and the inside soft and filled with flavorful crabmeat tossed with cream or mayo and bits of green—no filler and no discernable bell peppers. It sat on cold tomato salsa and creamy chipotle aioli, both good complements. It came appealingly decorated with a few tender, slivery sprouts and was plenty big for sharing. My only complaint is that the crabmeat didn’t heat up uniformly, yielding some mouthfuls hot, some cold.

    It is rare that a salad (and a house salad, at that) excites me, but this one was exceptional. Served in a deep, asymmetrical bowl, a mix of romaine and field greens was dotted with imported Parmesan, thick-shaved carrot ribbons, thinly sliced red onion and very good house-made croutons with the slightest hint of garlic (I cannot over-state the importance of restraint when it comes to garlic). It was tossed with the house dressing, which is simply divine: a creamy, vinegary, sweet concoction with a hint of anchovy.

    The entrees, about a dozen, are a good mix of meats and seafood. The lone pasta dish, Carbonara, interestingly, is topped with a ‘local farmyard egg,’ a custom from Italy. Our choices were Braised Colorado Lamb Shank ($27) and Grilled Shrimp ($21). The lamb dish was memorable. A large shank bone protruded from a deep dinner bowl, and the braised meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. A dark brown glaze added eye appeal, as did the caramelized carrots strewn over the top. Underneath sat butter-mashed potatoes, with a natural jus poured over all. Each element was delicious in its own right: the potatoes were buttery and hearty; the carrots, brown and sugar-glazed; the meat flavorful and tender; the jus hearty.

    The shrimp entree, five large crustaceans fanned on delicate risotto with wilted spinach leaves, was good. The shrimp had excellent flavor (not always the case), and the risotto was al dente and made with lobster stock and drizzled ‘tomato oil.’ It was a subtle dish that didn’t ‘wow’ the way lamb shank tends to. And while it was enough food, it might not satisfy heartier appetites. Fortunately, a side order of Butternut Squash Puree ($5) filled in the gap with its creamy, buttery richness. It was only lightly tinged with sugar, which allowed its natural flavor to shine.

    A small dessert list includes Bananas Foster Pound Cake, crème brulee and a few frozen treats.  We sampled the cake and Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich, each $6. As with the savory foods, these were very good and exhibited attention to every detail. The pound cake was moist and buttery, with a little bit of crunch on top. It came with sugary sauteed banana slices and a scoop of yummy cinnamon ice cream. Most unusual (and tasty) were the bits of flash-fried greens decorating the plate; they were also sugared!

    The other dessert came as a trio of tiny sandwich cookies: house-made double chocolate disks that sandwiched dollops of peanut butter ice cream and sat on whipped cream—exceptional.

    Sunset 44 has been a mainstay of the Kirkwood dining scene for quite some time (and of South County, before moving to Kirkwood). The service is friendly and knowledgeable, and owner Bob Menendez welcomes guests personally and circulates to see how things are going. I have to say I’m more impressed with this current chef and menu than with previous meals there, which were nonetheless good. This one is memorable.

Pound Cake

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Yield: 12 Servings

2 sticks (1 c) unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for buttering pan

3 c sifted cake flour (not self-rising) plus additional for dusting

1 t salt

3 c sugar

7 large eggs, at room temperature 30 minutes

2 t vanilla

1 c heavy cream

Special equipment: a 10-inch tube pan (4 1/2 inches deep; not with a removable bottom) or a 10-inch bundt pan (3 1/4 inches deep; 3-qt capacity)

Put oven rack in middle position, but do not preheat oven. Generously butter pan and dust with flour, knocking out excess flour. Sift together sifted flour (3 c) and salt into a bowl. Repeat sifting into another bowl (flour will have been sifted 3 times total).

Beat together butter (2 sticks) and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes in a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment (or 6 to 8 minutes with a handheld mixer.) Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low and add half the flour, then all of the cream, then remaining flour, mixing well after each addition. Scrape side of bowl, then beat at medium-high speed 5 minutes. Batter will become creamier and satiny.

Spoon batter into pan and rap pan against work surface once or twice to eliminate air bubbles. Place pan in (cold) oven and turn oven temperature to 350°F low fan. Bake until golden and a wooden pick or skewer inserted in middle of cake comes out with a few crumbs adhering, 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 30 minutes. Run a thin knife around inner and outer edges of cake, then invert rack over pan and invert cake onto rack to cool completely.

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  "This is Dewey, the 'only' horse in the fire department.  Ain't he a beauty?"  Lee Beeson, who drives truck No. 2 when there is a fire in or about Los Angeles, hit the dapple beauty a smart smack on his sleek sides and Dewey awoke suddenly from his morning nap and blinked at the world.
  "Dewy is center rush when that truck goes out," continued his driver, "and nothing can touch him on the run."  He threw an arm affectionately over the curved neck and invited me to come up and make the acquaintance of the namesake of one of America's past popular idols.  We were conversing in the city fire department headquarters, 217 S. Hill st.
  "He's the baby of the service," continued the young man, "and he's what we call a dapple bay.  See them dapples?" The dapples, irregular golden circles, were very evident, as was the affectionate disposition of Dewey.  I had been trying for several minutes to sidestep an exceedingly moist kiss form my newly made equine friend, when I was startled by a soft nose in the hand farthest from Dewey.

  "It's Bill horse" laughed Lieut. Baker at my shoulder; "he don't want to be neglected."
  "Apparently neither of them does," said I, dodging the persistent attentions of the well meaning animals.  To be kissed by two horses at once, one on each side, is a little embarrassing.
  "They are haunting candy," the young man explained as I was being nosed and butted about.  "All the ladies who come in here bring them candy and sugar."
  "I am sorry, old fellows," I said, "but I'll be more thoughtful another time if you will leave my pockets on my jacket."
  "Here, let us show you something," said the young men, and the two horses were led back to their places and the alarm sounded.  Like a flash they were in their places under the harness.

  "Fooled you that time," said their driver.  "Now, come and be rubbed.  How long does it take to teach 'em that?  Depends entirely on the horse;  there are blockheads among horses the same as among people.  Dewey learnt it in no time, and he is proud of his job.  Once he was sick and I shut him up in a box stall back there.  A fire alarm sounded and that rascal almost broke the stall to bits trying to get out.
  "At a big fire they get up so close you would think they would get hurt;  I've seen them stand by the fire where the heat melted the paint on my helmet and never flinch." broke in the lieutenant,  "Horses have sense; it's my opinion they have souls, too.  It makes me crazy when anybody is mean to them.
Sometimes when they first come here they want to play, and when the alarm sounds they will run around the truck before they go under the harness.  Of course we have to whip them a little, because that bit of fun may cost somebody's life;  but I sure do hate to hit 'em."
  Passing from the side of the engine house devoted to the truck horses, Lieut. Baker escorted me to the pavement to make the acquaintance of Joe, Chief Eley's horse.

  "He has thoroughbred blood in him," said the young man.  When the chief is just driving around Joe don't bother to hurry, but let him hear that gong on the front of the wagon and all the blood of his Kentucky ancestors wakes up.  It would do your soul good to see him run."
  I was next delivered into the hands of Mr. Jadwin who was affectionately combing out the thick white mane of Tom.  Mr. Jadwin drives Engine No. 3 and Tom helps pull it.
  "Look at the mane," admonished the driver.  "Did you ever see anything like it?  It takes work to take care of a mane like that.  Now, with a horse like Dewey over there all you got to do is to brush the mane a little, but Tom's got a mane, 'Haven't you, Tom?' And Tom loves me--just watch."
  Tom demonstrated his love with a series of equine caresses that were convincing and his driver went on talking about his pets.

  "That's Gyp over there; he can tell the difference when the telephone rings on private business and for a fire;  if it is a private call he pays no attention to it, but if it's a fire---well--
  "Here, lieutenant, show the lady your bunch back there."  A smiling lieutenant who said he had no name continued the exhibition.
  "That's Grandma," said he, pointing to a sleepy looking white horse in a nearby stall.  "We call him Grandma, because he's so sleepy.  He's got a grouch now because you haven't noticed him and have noticed the others.  He thinks all ladies have candy and all these horses are jealous.  Yes, honest they are.
  "That fellow there, the big bay, is Jack.  He's famous for his appetite; eats anything on earth.  One of the fellows took a live rat over to show to him once and Jack ate it up.  Don't go close--or, it's all right; your hat's a sailor.  If it had fruit on it I'd tell you to stand back.  He ate all the vegetables off two or three peach basket hats.  Nome; it don't hurt him, but it does the lady's feelings."
  As I left four smiling young men called after me.
  "Don't mention us: but say everything good you can bout the horses.  They can't talk and they have four legs, but they are among Los Angeles' best citizens."

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The New Mexico Activities Association announced several rules changes following its Board of Directors meeting Wednesday in Albuquerque.
The NMAA, the governing body of most interscholastic prep sports in the state, made changes to several different sports. It did, however, table one of the biggest changes that had been proposed, allowing spring football practice.
In a press release issued Wednesday, the NMAA announced it will allow the higher seed in each first round state championship contest to host, essentially removing a previous rule that allowed a district champion to host a first round game regardless of its seed relative to its first-round opponent.
The NMAA’s board voted 7-5 to implement the change immediately.
That rule bit Los Alamos High School’s boys basketball team two years in a row, 2007-08 and 2008-09, when it had to go on the road for its first Class AAAA playoff game — to Deming and Farmington — despite being the better seed in both instances. Los Alamos had received at-large bids both seasons.
Another change that will effect the sport of basketball is allowing teams to go from a 12-player to a 14-player roster for the postseason.
Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the NMAA voted to allow the number of participants in the cross country district meets from seven runners to nine runners. Other rules changes include reverting to a best-of-three format for the first round of the baseball playoffs — it was changed to a single-elimination game in 2010 — and continue the double-elimination format for the softball playoffs.


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In testimony before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development today, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Administrator Thomas D’Agostino outlined President Obama’s FY 2013 budget request, which gives NNSA the resources it needs to achieve the President’s nuclear security objectives, shape the future of nuclear security, and work to improve the way it does business.
D’Agostino also outlined the reasoning behind deferring the Chemistry Metallurgy Research Replacement facility for at least five years.
“I want you to know that we are committed to being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. We have taken steps to ensure that we are building a capabilities-based enterprise,” D’Agostino said. “We view this constrained budget environment as an additional incentive to ask ourselves how we can re-think the way we are operating, how we can innovate, and how we can get better.
“For example, we are adjusting our plutonium strategy by deferring construction of the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement Nuclear Facility project and focusing instead on how we can meet our plutonium needs on an interim basis by using the capabilities and expertise found at existing facilities. Deferring CMRR-NF will have an estimated cost avoidance from 2013 to 2017 that totals approximately $1.8 billion, which will help offset the costs of other priorities such as Weapons Lifetime Extension programs.”
Submitted to Congress earlier this month, the President’s request includes $11.5 billion for NNSA, an increase of $536 million over the FY12 appropriation. It includes $7.58 billion for NNSA’s defense programs, $2.46 billion for its nuclear nonproliferation program and $1.1 billion for NNSA’s naval reactors program.
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On the FY 2013 budget request: “In April 2009 in Prague, President Obama shared his vision for a world free from the threat of nuclear terrorism and united in our approach to our shared nuclear security goals. His FY13 request for NNSA is $11.5 billion, an increase of $536 million over the FY12 appropriation. The request reaffirms our commitment to building a 21st century nuclear security enterprise through innovative approaches to some of our greatest nuclear security challenges and key investments in our infrastructure.”
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CrankshaftJuly - August 2001 Motor State Performnace Report Article By Jim Kaekel, Jr.

The supply of suitable junkyard crankshaft cores, once a mainstay of racers everywhere, has pretty much dried up, but performance enthusiasts now have many sources for new, reasonably priced cranks for Chevrolets as well as popular Ford and Chrysler engines.

What is the best crank to use, forged or cast? A cast crank is just that; an iron casting in which the metallurgical structure is made up of a random pattern of molecules, full of microscopic holes and voids. A forged steel crank is manufactured by compressing a much purer metal into the die under extreme heat and pressure to create a very dense molecular structure...and a much stronger crank.

It's relatively easy to spot the difference between a cast crank and a forged one. Cast units have a distinct parting line located on each of the counterweights and throws while forged units can be identified by a wide, raised die mark on the throws. The only weakness of a traditional standard forging is that during the manufacturing process, the connecting rod throws are offset by twisting the crankshaft. Twisting not only distorts and stresses the forging, but also restricts the types of metal that can be used.

Once the type of crank has been determined, there are several machine shop operations that can be performed to make it more durable, and to verify that the crank selected is suitable, especially for racing use.

Magnafluxing is an important step in the crank selection process. It is a dry, non-destructive test in which the part is subjected to a strong magnetic field while magnetic particles are sprinkled on the surface. Any cracks act as magnetic poles, causing the particles to line up along that point. Any cracks other than small stress cracks surrounding the oil holes are grounds for rejection.

Magnaglow is a wet, non-destructive test during which the part is coated with a liquid containing magnetic particles. The part is then subjected to a strong magnetic field which causes the particles to line up along any cracks that may exist. An ultraviolet light is used to locate the particles and the cracks.

Turning, or grinding, involves machining the journals undersize to repair scored or damaged bearing surfaces. The surfaces retain the proper oil clearances and an undersize crank is nothing to worry about. Some racers will purposely "turn" a crank as much as .030" or .040" undersize in pursuit of a smaller bearing diameter and, thus, a few more "horses".

Micropolishing creates a mirror-like finish on the bearing journal surface and it can also correct a crankshaft that has very small nicks or imperfections.

Straightening involves placing the crank in a special fixture, pre-loading it with a hydraulic jack, and carefully striking it with a heavy hammer.

Cross Drilling involves drilling two intersecting holes at right angles through the main bearing journals so the rod journals receive "full time" oiling, particularly helpful when used with standard half-grooved main bearings. Most OEM crankshafts have a single oil feed hole from the main to rod journals, sufficient for the daily driver, but not for a high-revving race engine.

Chamfering can be performed in the home garage with a small hand held grinder. Oil passages drilled at the factory are often plagued with sharp edges left by tooling. By gently deburring and radiusing these holes with a small grinding stone, a small depression is created to act as a reservoir to help distribute oil across the surface of the journal.

Deburring removes sharp edges, or "stress risers", which can transform into a crack. Use an abrasive wheel to quickly smooth over parting lines and die marks.

Indexing insures that the rod throws are exactly 90° apart. STROKE CHECKING is performed to see that each rod throw has the same stroke and can also be corrected during the indexing process.

Shotpeening, similar to sandblasting, bombards the crankshaft with tiny ball bearings. The surface of the metal is compressed during the process, helping to prevent cracks from developing.

Stress Relieving "relaxes" the steel and involves heating the crankshaft to a specific temperature to allow the molecules to rearrange themselves. It then becomes "relaxed", similar to the "seasoning" process that an engine block goes through as it accumulates miles.

Hard Chroming is a repair technique that also improves durability. A layer of chrome is built-up to restore a damaged journal.

Tufftriding or Nitriding improves the surface hardness of the bearing journals. The crank is heated to 800° F and then dunked in a bath of cyanide salt. This process ideally penetrates the journals about .020", but the results are sometimes inconsistent.

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The latest post in LANO President and CEO Ann S. Williamson's blog, For Goodness Sake!, encourages our nonprofit community to take a page from the LSU Tiger playbook and raise a loud, clear voice for our leaders to hear.

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"When our voices are in sync and motivating others toward desired achievement, we make a powerful noise indeed. But when the crowd is silent, what message does that send?"

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    LONDON — She was Britain’s first female leader, a strong woman who battled her way to the top of a male-dominated political system — but don’t call Margaret Thatcher a feminist.

  • Garcia brings home gold

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    In her own words, Luna Community College Dental Assisting student Monica Garcia said she was “shocked and nervous” when she heard her name called after winning the gold medal at Saturday’s New Mexico SkillsUSA closing ceremony at the Crown Plaza.

    “I love the dental assisting program,” said Garcia minutes after receiving her gold medal. “I had been out of school for five years and the experience has been great. I was well prepared. I’m looking forward to competing at the national level.”

  • Que Pasa - April 10, 2013

    • Story Time at Carnegie Library, 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 in the children’s area of the pubic library. This week’s book is “I Went to a Farm” by Judy Nayer. Free and open to the public.
    • West Las Vegas Valley Music’s Mariachi Extravaganza has been postponed. The performance originally scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10 has been postponed until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 at the school gym. Already purchased tickets, may be used for entry for the concert on April 24.

  • Veto was shortsighted

    In an executive message attached to the state budget bill signed into law last week, Gov. Susana Martinez states that she is committed to ensuring that state government never grows beyond its means.

    Martinez’s stance on fiscal matters is refreshing, particularly given the excesses and binge spending of her predecessor. The $5.9 billion budget that Martinez signed maintains reserves at a projected 11 percent. Maintaining a healthy reserve is critical, given economic uncertainties and looming federal spending cuts.

  • Editorial Cartoon - April 10, 2013
  • Work of Art - Let’s hear it for sobriety

    The plan was to make this my last column. Yes, the idea was to end on this topic, ideally with Column No. 1000, which would have been during the first few months of 2022. Figure, 52 columns a year (I’ve never missed a week!); today’s column is around No. 540, so we’re more than halfway there.

  • Highlands qualifies in javelin, 100, 400 relay

    ALBUQUERQUE — Efforts from Sheneika Rochester, Michelle Traynham and the 400-meter relay team highlighted a strong team performance by the New Mexico Highlands Unversity women’s track and field squad at the Don Kirby Tailwind Invitational Saturday in Albuquerque.

  • Tough week for Riders

    Luna Community College

    The Luna Community College softball team lost three of four games to Odessa College. The Lady Rough Riders took a 9-6 win in the second game on Friday.

    They lost game one 7-1, game three 13-7 and game four 6-1. They host Howard College on Friday and Saturday in scheduled doubleheaders.

    The Rough Rider baseball team lost four games to New Mexico Junior College on the road. The Rough Riders lost 6-5, 10-6, 7-3 and 9-8. They host Western Texas College on Friday and Saturday.

  • Bazuin, Ward go yard vs. Rangers

    A late-inning surge gave New Mexico Highlands a 12-6 victory at Regis in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference baseball on Sunday afternoon in Denver.

    Mike Bazuin and Derek Ward hit home runs and Jarred Middleton capped a fine weekend by going 3 for 4 at the plate for NMHU (19-15 overall, 15-9 RMAC).

    Sunday’s win gave Highlands a three-games-to-one series victory over the host Rangers (17-9, 12-8). The team hosts Colorado Christian this coming weekend at Brandt Park. The Cougars are 4-27, 2-20.

  • Albuquerque ISOTOPES 2013 schedule

    Thursday, April 4: Iowa, 6:35 p.m.
    Friday, April 5: Iowa, 2:05 p.m.
    Saturday, April 6: Iowa, 7:05 p.m.
    Sunday, April 7: Iowa, 1:35 p.m.
    Monday, April 8: Omaha, 6:35 p.m.
    Tuesday, April 9: Omaha, 6:35 p.m.
    Wednesday, April 10: Omaha, 6:35 p.m.
    Thursday, April 11: Omaha, 12:05 p.m.
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'La La Land' ties Oscars record with 14 nominations

Golden Globes 2014: 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' wins best television comedy

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" beat out some heavy-hitting favorites to emerge victorious in the race to win the Golden Globe for best comedy series on Sunday.

Still in its first season, the rookie Fox show stars Andy Samberg as a childish police detective learning to deal with a strict new captain, played by Andre Braugher. Samberg also won the Golden Globe for actor in a television comedy.

Sunday's surprise victory signaled a growing warmth toward the show, which has met with mixed but generally positive reviews.

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The competition for the Golden Globe win included last year's winner, HBO's "Girls," and ABC's awards darling "Modern Family."

Other contenders included "Parks and Recreation" (NBC) and "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS).

Hosted by Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, the 71st Golden Globe Awards are being held at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, and the show is airing live on NBC.

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Racial tensions are rising at Watts middle school

African American parents say Latino school administrators are unfairly targeting their children

Fanning racial tensions at a Watts middle school, several African American parents asserted Wednesday that Latino administrators are unfairly targeting their children and unofficially suspending them from classes.

One parent, Tyronda Farley, said her sixth-grade daughter was sent home from Markham Middle School in March after school officials told her to change into more appropriate pants. Farley said she was not called by the school — and her daughter, Toniakay Lascaries, showed up at home "hysterical and crying" because she was bumped by a car on her way home, causing bruising on her leg.

Marcelo Martinez, Markham's assistant principal, acknowledged the school's action in that case was a mistake but denied that administrators were sending children home without parental consent or discriminating against African Americans. He said, however, that students were at times sent home without being officially suspended because their behavior did not meet legal grounds for suspension.

"There are times when some kids, we need their parents to help them reinforce what the expectations are," Martinez said.

The practices at Markham Middle School, parents said, contradict directives by the Los Angeles Board of Education and L.A. schools chief John Deasy to seek alternative ways to discipline students in order to keep them in school. The school board last year banned defiance as grounds for suspension amid mounting national concern that removing students from school imperils their academic achievement and disproportionately harms minority students, particularly African Americans.

Markham is one of 17 schools run by the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools, a nonprofit started by former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to turn around low-performing campuses. In a May 6 email to United Teachers Los Angeles representative Ingrid Villeda, partnership official Sofia Freire said there was no evidence Markham Principal Paul Hernandez was using off-the-books suspensions. She wrote that administrators were "working hard to find alternatives to suspensions."

Villeda disagreed. "It's extremely clear there is a racial thing going on," the union's South area chair said. "You have a Mexican principal suspending all African American kids. You can't lie about it."

At a protest at the school Wednesday and in earlier interviews with The Times this month, several parents described their experiences.

Shawnte Augustine said her son, sixth-grader Traeveon Cohen, was sent home at least five times this school year after being told to "cool off." She said her son entered Markham with A's and Bs, but after missing many classes and constant bullying that she said school officials did nothing to stop, his grades plunged. He also got so frustrated with his tormentor, she said, that he hit him with marbles in a sock and was officially suspended.

Since switching to nearby New Designs Charter School in March, Augustine said, Traeveon's grades are back up and a tense relationship with another boy was effectively defused by administrators there.

"If [Markham administrators] had listened to my son, this all could have been nipped in the bud," she said. "But they didn't do anything."

Talia Slone said her daughter, Aaniyah, was also bullied at Markham and sent home at least three times in February and March for what school officials called "protection." But Slone said it was unfair that her daughter was forced to miss class and others weren't. Aaniyah's absences contributed to a drop in her grades.

She said she believed African Americans were being mistreated at Markham. "When it's Hispanic kids, [administrators] take the time and call parents but do not take the time with African Americans," Slone said.

Another mother, Keshia Wilson, said administrators sent her daughter, Robin-Nae Johnson, home a few times without calling her. In one case, Wilson said, Robin-Nae was officially suspended for fighting and was brought home by a friend's parent without her prior consent or knowledge. Another time, her daughter was sent home only because of rumors of a fight, Wilson said.

"Why are they sending them home?" Wilson said. "Their grades drop. These kids need to be in school. They get into a lot of trouble by being sent home early for nothing."

Martinez said he did not personally recall most of the incidents described by parents. But he said he would be "more than happy to sit down and talk" with parents about their complaints.

"I work with a lot of students, both African Americans and Latinos," he said. "One thing we like to do is have dialogue with parents."

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If the fact that Bridesmaids snagging $207 million worldwide wasn't enough to make you believe Saturday Night Live veteran Kristen Wiig has now become a power player in Hollywood, then there's this. A pet project of hers -- a dark comedy called Imogen, about a woman who fakes...

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On tonight's episode of the Joy Behar Show on HLN at 10 pm EST, Larry David, Susie Essman and Jeff Garlin stop by to promote the new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, which premiered last night on HBO. Among the many topics discussed, Behar -- a stand-up, herself -- asks David if...

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Lisa Lampanelli developing reality show for Logo network, produced by Chelsea Handler

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Comedian Lisa Lampanelli has been a busy gal. Not only has she been touring the country doing stand-up, but she's also been working on her one-woman Broadway show, which was announced last week. Today, however, we get the news that the "Queen of Mean" is also developing a new...

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According to a report from yesterday on TMZ, Brooke Mueller is threatening to send a legal letter to Comedy Central to squelch any would-be negative jokes about her that might crop up during the network's scheduled roast of Charlie Sheen, her ex husband. "We're told Brooke's...

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The best position a show writer and producer can be in with a network is one in which said producer dictates whether your show lives for another season. It's a rare place to be in Hollywood. But it seems Larry David has been in that category for the better part of a decade. At...

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Washington Times Review of Coase's "How China Became Capitalist"

Book Review: ‘How China Became Capitalist’
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A new book by Ronald Coase, age 101, is an event in itself. Mr. Coase, the 1991 Nobel laureate in economics, revolutionized the field by challenging conventional wisdom regarding the nature of business firms and how so-called public goods can be provided. One of his main contributions is the concept of “transaction costs,” which are the costs individuals incur in making an economic exchange. In striking contrast to most contemporary economists, Mr. Coase did not choose the approach of complicated model-making, nor did he find delight in crunching numbers. Instead, Mr. Coase wanted to be a scholar of reality. He consistently studied markets for what they are, rather than for what they might be. In this sense, he is perhaps the most distinguished contemporary disciple of Adam Smith.

Mr. Coase was not among the most prolific economists of the 20th century — but he was certainly one of the most influential. His new book, coauthored with Ning Wang, assistant professor at Arizona State University, investigates the capitalist awakening of the Chinese economy. To understand “How China Became Capitalist,” Mr. Coase and Mr. Wang take a deep look into the Chinese mind. The authors maintain that “China has always been a land of commerce and private entrepreneurship” but embraced the institutions of a modern capitalist economy only “after one century and a half of self-doubt and self-denial.”

Mr. Coase and Mr. Wang emphasize how institutional change is not merely the outcome of the interplay of different interests. A common vignette of pro-market reforms in Deng China portrays a ruling class desperately seeking to stay afloat, even at the price of watering down its own ideology. Those who subscribe to this picture argue that such a drift toward pragmatism is best epitomized by Deng Xiaoping quoting an old Sichuan saying, “It doesn’t matter if a cat is black or white, so long as it catches mice.”


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What I am after is the myriad circumstances in which we are not quite sure we are sufficiently immersed in the roles we are playing. You smile politely at a person you loathe, you feign interest in whining complaints of your friends, you go through all the moves of grieving, being in love, etc, etc and are still not sure all of you is there; you feel, in other words, that you are acting, playing a role, and because that feeling intrudes, you wonder why you cannot more fully lose yourself in the moment. No, you don't feel this way all the time, but you fear the feeling when it comes, because you feel it might blow your cover. And there are times when you wonder who or what you are amidst all the various roles you are asked to play, from mourner, to lover, to barely competent lawyer. Some people we feel might too fully immerse themselves in the roles they play, losing a kind of charm we feel resides in irony and certain forms of humor. From whence these kinds of anxieties? I want to discuss issues ranging variously among hypocrisy, politeness, courtship, apology, flattery, praise, self-deception, ritual observance, propriety and emotion display. In other words more issues than we can really handle adequately. Some readings: Goffman, The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, Relations in Public; 12th Night, Hamlet, Notes from the Underground; Smith, Theory of Moral Sentiments; Diderot, Paradox of Acting, perhaps some of the literature on passing.

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Top 10 Peeps YouTube Videos: Duck Wars, Microwave Explosions + A Peeps Recipe!

For many people, Easter means church services, maybe watching Judy Garland and Fred Astaire circa 1948 in Easter Parade, Sunday brunch, decorating eggs and orchestrating an egg hunt in the backyard. For others, the holiday is synonymous with those neon yellow duck-shaped marshmallows called Peeps.

Peeps, which were reportedly invented in the 1950s by a Russian immigrant candy-maker, are addictive little things -- and not because they taste good. They do not. People obsess over them because they come in many bright colors, and more importantly, they blow up when you put them in a microwave. Of course so do normal marshmallows, but what fun is that.

So, on the occasion of Easter Sunday, which is this weekend, we thought we'd assemble 10 of the best Peeps YouTube videos we could find. Because not only is blowing up little yellow ducks fun, but making videos of it is apparently pretty hilarious too. There are, unsurprisingly, many microwaves in these videos, but some creative stuff too. South Park. Australian rules football. The Birds. Turn the page.

10. In which some guy puts Peeps into a 100,000 watt microwave -- and channels some vintage Japanese monster movies while he's at it.

9. More microwaving of Peeps, but this time on South Park. (No Mormons, sorry.)

8. Peeps jousting, with cute colored toothpicks for swords. Lovely score. And yes, more microwaves.

7. So many Peeps, so many microwaves. This one is actually pretty cool if you consider all the variable colors.

6. Peeps dancing via stop motion. A lot of thought and creativity spent on colored marshmallows.

5. Australian rules Peeps wars. Not sure when Australian rules incorporated microwaves, but you never know: it's Australia.

4. Steven Spielberg's Jaws re-envisioned starring not Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Schieder and Robert Shaw, but Peeps. Right. It's actually pretty funny.

3. Jaws was funny, but Hitchcock's The Birds with Tippy Hedren and company menaced not by seagulls but by Peeps is a lot funnier.

2. 10 Ways To Kill Peeps, including of course a microwave, but also driving over them, torching them, dissolving them and, my favorite -- dicing them with an egg dicer. Perfect for Easter, really.

1. Okay now that you're done blowing up all your store-bought Peeps, maybe it's time to make some homemade ones. It's called catharsis. You destroy things, then you rebuild them from scratch in pretty pastel colors. Think Coriolanus meets Martha Stewart.

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Disability in North Carolina

Before you can receive disability, you must qualify for it.  In North Carolina, you must first file with a social security representative.  Once that is done, the representative will verify that you meet the non-medical portions of the requirements.  Then, your case will be sent on to an agency that will determine if your medical injuries are enough to qualify you for disability in North Carolina.  You may be required to take a consultative examination at this point if your current medical records aren’t detailed enough.

For those who are eligible for social security income, you will receive payments each month that are designed to allow you to maintain your lifestyle without a major source of income.  These payments are available to more than just the disabled: the elderly (over the age of 65) are also eligible, as are the blind.  However, note that not everyone receives the same amount of money.  That depends on your resources.

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There are several things that count as income for a person with a disability in North Carolina.  These include your social security benefits, wages, pensions, and even non-monetary items like food and housing.  However, there are some exceptions to these.  For example, the first $20 of income you receive each month, any food stamp money, and any housing or food you receive from private nonprofit groups do not count as income or resources.  Students may not have to count their scholarships or earnings.  Money you use to pay for things necessary for you to work, like a wheelchair, are also not counted as income, even if you earn that money from a job.  Your social security representative will be able to give you a complete list of exempt income.

As far as resources go, you’ll have to include all of your investments, real estate, and cash on hand.  Once again, though, not everything is included in your list of resources.  Your home and land you live on, your vehicle (although there are some exceptions), your life insurance policy if it’s worth less than $1,500, and your burial plots and funds (again, under $1,500).

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It is possible to work while on disability in North Carolina, but there are some specific guidelines you must follow.  If your wages are over a specific amount, you may find your disability payments reduced or even eliminated completely.  However, you may still be eligible for Medicaid.  Also, if you set aside money for a specific goal or for your education, that money may not count against your disability.


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Incoming 1Ls / Re: Best law school tote?
« on: March 02, 2009, 10:01:05 PM »
Clearly, you should take a full-on suitcase to  class, along with 2 days worth of clothing, food and rations, so that you can spend extra time in the library (Think it's not open 24 hours?  Think again.)

Choosing the Right Law School / Re: West Virginia University
« on: March 02, 2009, 09:48:06 PM »
I'm probably not going to WVU, but I can say that if you're looking at the WV market, it's really the way to go.  It seems that the whole state ended up going there for law school..

Or what about the conditions of Irish-Americans in the 1920s-30s?  We're not so far removed from those days.   The problem is basically one that we have been discussing a lot in my history classes.  Everyone's been screwed over at some point in their history - it's just a question of how severely and how recently.

Well, my great-great-grandparents were locked into a cycle of poverty in the mines of appalachia due to the predatory practices of the mine companies of the 1920s.  Check out the Matewan Massacre and the events surrounding it - there are plenty of people who are white and not wealthy due to no fault of their own.  My family has worked hard to get where we are today, with me becoming the first member of my family to graduate college this May, and I think that what you have said is a rather far-reaching statement...

Choosing the Right Law School / Re: Seriously....what gives!?!!!
« on: March 02, 2009, 10:23:54 AM »
Matthies has the credited response here.  You can only hire newbies with no real legal experience at 160k for so long before your market starts to crash.  Your clients begin to wonder why they pay exorbitantly for newbies to handle their cases as opposed to having experienced attorneys work on their cases for a fraction of the costs.

Well that's interesting...I always thought it was an ABA requirement.  Still, your chances of getting decent scholarships without the JD is fairly low - I would go get the UG degree if you're serious about your legal ambitions.

Choosing the Right Law School / Re: Seriously....what gives!?!!!
« on: March 02, 2009, 04:55:33 AM »
I've worked for two top trial lawyers in my hometown, and both attended Cooley.  If you're looking for a huge firm job, yeah, you need T14 or top 10% of your class.  That being said, most of us aren't looking for a firm job, we want something smaller with better hours.  If that's the case, Drake should be fine.

There's actually no dilemma.  You HAVE to have the BA in order to attend law school.  The ABA requires it, and even with your LSAT, no school will waive that requirement.   Starting completely over wouldn't help either - you'd dilute your grades, but since they're so old anyway, it probably wouldn't matter.  Just shoot off an addendum showing that you've changed your life since your first undergrad experience, show really strong grades now that you're back in and you're there.

Maybe he IS expressing a general statement and I'm just projecting my own thoughts on it or something, but there was a guy recently banned for hoping he could one day own white slaves...The whole thread was really, really weird.  Anyway, probably not the incident he's referring to, so I'll bow out here.

PM it to me, please, I'll see what I can do.

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Recovery of a cannon from Valcour Bay.

Since 1999 the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum has been engaged in an archaeological study at the site of the 1776 Battle of Valcour Island. Today, the waters around Valcour Island are frequented by recreational boaters who are drawn to the sparsely developed area for its Adirondack and Green Mountain vistas, and the sheltered waters created by the inlets around the Island. The present tranquility of Valcour Bay belies the violent naval battle that took place there in 1776.

On October 11, 1776, Commodore Benedict Arnold engaged the British Navy in perhaps the most important naval contest of the American Revolution. After an intensive five-hour battle with heavy casualties on both sides, darkness finally ended the conflict. With some 60 men killed and wounded on the American side and three-quarters of their ammunition gone, Arnold and his officers executed a daring nighttime escape past a British blockade. Two days later, on October 13, the British fleet caught up with Arnold and a second running battle ensued. Outgunned and surrounded, Arnold deprived the British of battle prizes by intentionally destroying five of his own vessels in the spot known today as Arnold’s Bay in Panton, Vermont and escaped back to Fort Ticonderoga.

This naval engagement left behind significant quantities of military related artifacts and debris. During the twentieth century many individuals have searched the underwater battlefield for the tangible remains of the conflict. The most notable, Colonel Lorenzo F. Hagglund, raised the American flagship Royal Savage and the Gunboat Philadelphia in 1934 and 1935, respectively. Since the widespread application of scuba technology many individuals have collected smaller artifacts from Valcour Bay. Only in recent times has society begun to recognize the value of "underwater cultural heritage" and discuss how it should be managed. In 1961, the Battle of Valcour Island site was awarded National Landmark status, however, the site has been a favored area for artifact collecting by sport divers. In 1999, New York State Police diver Edwin Scollon discovered a portion of a broken cannon in Valcour Bay; the catalyst for the Valcour Bay Research Project.

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The Valcour Bay Research Project (VBRP) is a cooperative effort between a dedicated team of volunteer sport divers and the Maritime Research Institute of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. The intent of the VBRP is to map the submerged Valcour Island battlefield, while providing sport divers a way to channel their interest in history and archaeology into a formally permitted project.

This archaeological fieldwork is implemented through a systematic inspection of the bottomlands of Valcour Bay using handheld metal detectors. Focusing on the area of the bay where the American lines were located, the bottomlands were divided into 50ft by 50ft areas. These "grids" were surveyed along transects spaced at 3ft intervals. Crew members used metal detectors to locate buried metallic objects. During the three seasons of fieldwork, 29 Revolutionary War-era artifacts have been located. These include six fragments of a cannon, a sword, a bayonet, a cartridge box, an anchor, a hatchet, and many cannon balls.

While the survey was progressing, the LCMM was also conducting archival research on the Battle of Valcour Island. This effort was aimed at determining the identity of the "missing gunboat" discovered during the LCMM’s 1997 Lake Survey Project. We now know that gunboat is Spitfire, but we also uncovered some new information about the battle. Historian George Quintal, while compiling information about the men who fought at Valcour Island, found a pension record for one of the American participants, Sergeant Jonas Holden.

Map of Valcour Island and project area - click to enlarge
Project area. Click to enlarge.

In early 1776, Jonas volunteered to join the Northern Army and was sent to Lake Champlain. Along with his brother Sartell and his fellow townsman Lieutenant Thomas Rogers, he was assigned to the gunboat New York, one of the eight gunboats in the American fleet. Through the pension record, we learn that during the battle on October 11, one of the gunboat New York’s cannon burst while attempting to be fired, injuring Sergeant Holden in the right arm and side, and killing Lieutenant Thomas Rogers. Although Arnold reported, "the New York lost all her Officers except her Captain," the New York was the only gunboat to survive the battle.

We are now convinced that the six cannon fragments discovered in Valcour Bay were from New York. This archival research combined with the archaeological data has allowed us to make some conclusions about the events of October 11, 1776. The distribution of the cannon pieces and other artifacts suggests that the cannon fragments on the upper face of the gun were blown into the air, but others on the underside were sent into the bottom of the gunboat. The largest piece of the cannon, the muzzle, likely plunged directly into the water after the explosion. We see this pattern on the lakebed with the muzzle by itself at the center of the explosion and the fragments of the upper face of the gun 140 to 180 feet northwest of the muzzle. The pieces on the underside, which remained in the hull after the explosion, were found southeast of the muzzle. These artifacts are part of a "dump zone" in which the debris in the gunboat was cleared out as the vessel was adrift after the explosion.

The VBRP has mapped only a very small portion of the Valcour battlefield. Future years of research will undoubtedly provide us with a greater understanding of this important naval engagement. The Valcour Bay Research Project is made possible with the funding from the American Battlefield Protection Program of the National Park Service and the Department of Defense Legacy Program.

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Andy Dedeke is the sheriff of Leavenworth County. He answered five questions for the Leavenworth Times.

Andy Dedeke is the sheriff of Leavenworth County. He answered five questions for the Leavenworth Times.

1 What are some of the challenges facing the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office?

Law enforcement is a dynamic and fluid profession. Keeping abreast of changes in the law, police procedure and advances in technology can prove to be challenging. One such technology has been cellular phones equipped with cameras. These devices, when left to the curious, developing minds, will for differing reasons photograph certain anatomical parts and then share them with their friends. This has proven to be problematic as these young people do not realize they may be violating the law and are inadvertently “exposing” themselves to the audience offered on the World Wide Web. Other challenging aspects of law enforcement today include striking a balance between budgets and the expectations of the community, providing a competitive salary and reducing the negative impact of illegal drug usage in our community.

2 What are some of the duties of the Sheriff’s Office that people may not know about?

Kansas state law requires the sheriff to provide and maintain a jail for the county's inmates and serve civil process. In addition to these duties, we provide police services primarily to the unincorporated areas, however our jurisdiction extends anywhere in Leavenworth County. These duties include patrol, response to citizen’s requests and complaints, investigations, traffic enforcement, communications, offender registration and records. Specialized units include a tactical team, countywide bomb team and honor guard. These duties may fluctuate depending on the needs of the community and this office. At times, deputies are required “to wear many hats.” We assist citizens with a wide variety of assistance such as vehicle breakdowns, provide limited animal control, herd cattle back into fields, provide first aid and other lifesaving measures and try to resolve conflict in various circumstances. Having jurisdiction throughout the county affords us an opportunity to assist not only all citizens, but agencies as well. This assistance may include response to calls in cities, backing an officer or assisting with an investigation within Leavenworth County. The Sheriff’s Office strives to remain transparent with the public in all our endeavors.

3 How has the Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement changed since you became an officer?

Just prior to the demolition of the “old jail,” I took an opportunity and toured the building. Although vacant for nearly 13 years and in poor condition, I couldn’t help but reminisce about the sights and sounds of the old building and the beginnings of my career. There was no air-conditioning; so it was hot, loud, smelly and often overcrowded. Today, the present jail is climate controlled, spacious and technology driven. Other significant changes I’ve experienced in my career include the collection of DNA. Once a relatively new tool for law enforcement, DNA was often reserved for major crimes only. Today, we routinely collect DNA during the processing of inmates, with search warrants and from property involved in criminal activity. I would submit though, the biggest change law enforcement has encountered is the new threat of terrorism. Terrorism always existed “over there;” however since September 11, 2001 our profession has forever changed and has brought about the need for hyper-vigilance and interoperability with other responders and agencies at all levels of government.

4 What are some of the misconceptions people may have about law enforcement and the Sheriff’s Office?

We are not cold, callous or uncaring. Our profession is comprised of a group of people who care deeply about the community; we have families and want a safe environment to raise them in. Law enforcement is a professional career requiring one to have integrity, loyalty, respect, enthusiasm and courage. We work as a team and persevere through tribulations for the betterment of society. We consider ourselves a family with a mission of dedication and service to our community.

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There are several things people in the community can do to protect themselves against criminal activity. We often suggest that people get to know their neighbors and report suspicious activity. Law enforcement is in a partnership with the community we serve, nothing is too minor to report. Get involved, be aware and keep yourself abreast of activities in your community or join a neighborhood watch program. Maintain your property in such a manner that vegetation is trimmed and opportunities of concealment for a criminal are reduced. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Ask questions, don’t make rash decisions and in the words of President Reagan, “Trust, but verify.”


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(1) Within 10 business days after the conditions of a bond have been satisfied or the forfeiture discharged or remitted, the court shall order the bond canceled and, if the surety has attached a certificate of cancellation to the original bond, the clerk of the court shall mail or electronically furnish an executed certificate of cancellation to the surety without cost. An adjudication of guilt or innocence, an acquittal, or a withholding of an adjudication of guilt shall satisfy the conditions of the bond. The original appearance bond shall expire 36 months after such bond has been posted for the release of the defendant from custody. This subsection does not apply to cases in which a bond has been declared forfeited.
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Crashlands Tips, Tricks & Cheats: 4 Awesome Hints You Need to Know

Crashlands is a game developed by Butterscotch Shenanigans that is, as of this writing, fairly new and only available for iOS devices. This is an outlandish, story-driven crafting RPG overflowing with sass, and it puts you in control of the galactic trucker Flux Dabes, whose latest shipment has just gotten derailed by the bad guy, Hewgodooko. Due to this, you are stuck on an alien planet, with the ultimate goals being to retrieve your packages, fight off deadly bosses, and to eventually build yourself a home away from home on planet Woanope. As this is a crafting RPG, there are over 500 items to unlock for crafting, and one of its selling points is its “infinite” inventory that can manage itself and retrieve your tools whenever you would need them.

Now that you know what Crashlands is all about, we shall now take you to our list of Crashlands tips and tricks, as we talk you through the different things you can do if you’re new to the game, whether it be related to crafting or not.

1. Your Inventory Really Is Infinite

Compared to traditional RPGs, there aren’t too many crafting RPGs out there, but the ones that exist do have some stringent inventory limits. Oftentimes, you have to deal with complicated inventory systems, and you may often have to lose loot items you had previously collected, no matter how attractive or useful they are. But in Crashlands, Butterscotch Shenanigans means what it says – your inventory is infinite, no questions asked.

If you see something that might be worth collecting but you aren’t quite sure yet, then collect it. Your inventory will hold it regardless. Items that may initially seem useless may have a use for you later on in the game, so when in doubt, just go grab the item for yourself. The one drawback of this unlimited inventory feature, though, is that you cannot directly view what’s inside your inventory; you will only know if you’ve got what you need if you view a recipe. But since you’ll be collecting now, asking questions later, that shouldn’t be much of a problem at the end of the day.

2. Use The Items You Collect For Practical Stuff

Some of the items you collect may be for you to craft things like chairs and tables. Unfortunately, these pieces of household furniture are only there for aesthetic purposes; they serve no real use when it comes to the important aspects of the game. So if given the choice, use items normally used to make tables and chairs for making weapons, bombs, potions, and stuff that could help you out in battle.

3. If You Can’t Complete A Quest, Move On To The Next One

Don’t be disappointed if one quest appears too much for you to handle, or if a certain ingredient leads you too far off where you should be going. There are many quests the game has to offer, and if one happens to be too hard at a certain point in time, then simply try the next quest. The same applies to ingredients; if you can’t find one right away, try looking for other ingredients.

4. Observe How Each Creature Behaves

When learning which creatures you should avoid in the planet Woanope, you should observe how they move; they all follow a specific pattern that doesn’t differ regardless of how and when they appear. For example, a Whompit would hop whenever it’s aggravated, and do a double hop if they happen to be particularly large. Also be on the lookout for the red zone that flashes when an enemy is near you – that’s your cue to get out of the red zone and move to safer ground.

This is our complete collection tips and tricks for Crashlands. If you are an experienced player, who has discovered more hints, don’t hesitate to share them with us!

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Bankruptcy Judge Finds Borrowers Were Not Given A Loan Modification

Mealey's (September 1, 2015, 9:44 AM EDT) -- CANTON, Ohio — An Ohio federal bankruptcy judge on Aug. 27 found that borrowers failed to show that they were given a loan modification by a lender, granting the lender's motion to dismiss the case for failure to state a claim (In re: Shane Franklin Cultice, et al. v. OCWEN Loan Servicing LLC, No. 15-6013, Bkcy. N.D. Ohio; 2015 Bankr. LEXIS 2860).

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The California legislature recently submitted a bill (AB 465) to Governor Jerry Brown that deters employers from using arbitration agreements that include a provision requiring the arbitration of claims brought against employers for violations under the California Labor Code.

AB 465 provides that any waiver of rights, penalties, remedies, forums and procedures established by the California Labor Code, including the right to file a claim with the Labor Commissioner or a civil action in court, may not be required as a condition of employment. The bill would also require that any waiver be knowing and voluntary, in writing, and expressly not made as a condition of employment. This added provision will no doubt provide another avenue for employees to challenge the waiver of Berman hearings (administrative hearings before a Deputy Labor Commissioner regarding claims of California Labor Code violations) in arbitration agreements.

Employers who seek to enforce such waivers will bear the burden of proof that they satisfied the requirements of AB 465. Employees often argue that arbitration agreements provided with offers of employment are implied conditions of such employment. Therefore, if the bill is signed into law, employers should include an express provision in their arbitration agreements that states that it is not required for employment. Otherwise, courts will likely deem signed waivers involuntary, unconscionable, against public policy and unenforceable.

AB 465 also prohibits employers from threatening, retaliating or discriminating against any person who refuses to waive his or her right to file a labor claim with the Labor Commission or in court. Applicants and employees who successfully challenge the enforceability of an arbitration agreement that requires them to arbitrate their claims under the Labor Code may potentially obtain injunctive relief (e.g., an invalidation of the agreement) and reasonable attorney’s fees. Individuals who are represented by counsel in the initial negotiation of the agreement’s terms, however, are excluded from the provisions of the bill.

If passed, AB 465 will apply to arbitration agreements entered into, altered, modified, renewed or extended on or after January 1, 2016. There is a severability provision that provides that if any particular provision of an arbitration agreement is invalidated, the other provisions in the agreement remain effective. This does not, however, save employers from the costs of enforcing the provision. There will no doubt be extensive litigation challenging FAA preemption if the bill is passed, but until the law is settled, employers should be prepared to comply with AB 465’s requirements.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed what it hopes will be non-controversial changes to its personal protective equipment (PPE) standards for eye and face protection in all covered industry sectors except agriculture. OSHA’s initiative is part of a multi-year agency undertaking to update consensus standards referenced in its rules.

In a March 13 Federal Register notice (, the agency proposed to update its PPE standards in general industry, construction, maritime terminals, shipyards, and longshoring to conform to the American National Standards Institute’s 2010 consensus standard ANSI Z87.1, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices.

The Z87.1 standard is the latest in a series of ANSI updates to its eye and face protection standards. The last was released in 2003. In OSHA’s notice, the agency said the 2010 version differs from earlier ones by focusing on a hazard, such as droplet and splash, impact, optical radiation, dust and mist exposure, and specifying the type of equipment needed to protect workers from that hazard. Earlier versions focused on the type of protective gear, such as spectacles, goggles, face shields, or welding hats, OSHA explained.

The 2010 ANSI consensus standard also contains general requirements for all types of protective equipment, assessing optical qualities, minimum robustness, ignition thresholds, corrosion resistance, and minimum coverage.

The OSHA construction rule for eye and face protection, 29 CFR 1926.102, has not been updated since 1993, while the rules for the other industry groups were last revised in 2009, according to the OSHA notice. Those standards are:

  • general industry, 29 CFR 1910.133;
  • shipyards, 29 CFR 1915.153;
  • marine terminals, 29 CFR 1917.91; and
  • longshoring, 29 CFR 1918.101.

To provide consistency for employers engaged in multiple industry groups, the proposed changes also would revise portions of the construction standard to bring that rule’s language in line with the other four revised rules.

OSHA’s optimism that its proposal will be accepted readily stems, in part, from the unanimously recommended approval of the construction rule update last year by the agency’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. The committee includes contractor and union representatives.

International Safety Equipment Association communications director Lydia Baugh told Bloomberg BNA that protective equipment producers already design and manufacture products to meet the 2010 ANSI standard. While OSHA still references the 1968 ANSI standard, no manufacturer produces gear following that guidance, she said.

Where older PPE continues to be used, the proposed OSHA standard would allow equipment to stay in use if the gear satisfied ANSI’s prior standards issued in 2003 and 1989. However, PPE that met only the requirements of the 1968 ANSI standard, allowed only under the current construction rule, would no longer meet OSHA requirements.

OSHA is taking public comment on the proposed rule changes through April 13 ( Commenters should reference OSHA Docket No. OSHA-2014-0024. The agency has not projected a date for issuing a final rule.

In other OSHA news, the agency has announced it is extending until October 9 the deadline to file comments on its Request for Information (RFI) on Chemical Management and Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs). The original comment period closure date was April 8. The RFI seeks technical information about workplace chemical hazards and OSHA’s rulemaking procedures for establishing exposure limits.


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Lesbian coach sues Catholic school that fired her for having a wife

A highly-regarded coach and school counselor is fighting back after losing her job at her Catholic alma mater for being married to a woman, The Record reports.

Kate Drumgoole, 33, the former basketball coach and the Dean of Guidance for Paramus Catholic High School in New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against the school alleging that the school, its president, and the Archdiocese of Newark illegally discriminated against her for being a lesbian and caused intentional emotional distress.

Drumgoole said she didn’t talk about her wife at work and that only one co-worker knew about her marriage.

“I’m a private person,” Drumgoole told The Record. “Particularly when you work with adolescents, I believe your private life should be private.”

So how did the school find out about her marriage? According to the Drumgoole, things started to unravel after Elaine Vanore, her wife’s sister, create a Facebook account from which she sent photos of the couples 2014 wedding to pages associated with the college as well as its president after getting into an argument with her sister.

Vanore faces allegations of emotional distress and unlawful interference with Drumgoole’s employment. Her attorney denies the allegations. But just days after the messages were sent, Drumgoole says she was suspended without reason and barred from coaching a basketball game that evening.

But it’s not as simple as violating a school or church policy and facing the consequences, Drumgoole says. In a court filing, she noted that her firing could be retaliatory. Drumgoole says she recently told school administrators that two Paramus Catholic employees sexually abused three teenage students during a trip to Europe in 2011.

She also says the school’s policies are being unevenly applied, claiming that other staff engage in behaviors that are against church doctrine, include getting divorced, having children out of wedlock, extra-marital cohabitation, and sharing nude photos of another teacher.

“There are people who are living lives that go against the tenets of the church and they’re still employed there,” Drumgoole told The Record.

In the wake of her unexpected firing, Drumgoole has received moral support from students’ parents, current and former school staff, and others.

“I can’t even pick a word. I was shocked, upset, annoyed,” Al Roth, the girls basketball coach who preceded Drumgoole and coached her when she played ball, told The Record. “She, within the building, did nothing wrong but continue to be a perfect role model.”

He added that while he was raised Catholic and is therefore familiar with the doctrines, Drumgoole has earned his loyalty.

“When I lost my wife two years ago, she could not have been more supportive,” he said. “She visited my wife while I worked and on weekends.”

For now, the beloved educator says she lined up a temporary teaching job in a public school, covering for someone’s maternity leave.

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Carolyn wrote:
> I charge higher prices to organizations than I do to individuals because
> that Kansas City woman with breast cancer whom I spoke with today really
> NEEDS my video on coping strategies, and since she has lost her
> insurance and is living on Social Security, she has no budget for video
> purchases. So I am willing to sell her a video that will improve her
> quality of life for $29.95. But if I charged that low price across the
> board, the independent producer in California who produced it (who also,
> by the way, has breast cancer) and I would both go broke in short order.
> If all the small distributors go broke (and many certainly have over the
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Wabash College Lilly Library
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