Photos for November 15, 2012
U.S. attorney Jenny Durkan talks about how to keep kids safe on the Internet.
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Parent Victoria Schwarz, right, heard about the cyber safety for kids presentation just an hour before it started, and rescheduled her evening so she could attend.
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U.S. attorney Jenny Durkan discussed cyber safety for kids at a presentation at ESD 112 Thursday night.
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U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan teamed up with Vancouver Police, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security for a presentation to parents on Internet safety for kids at Educational Service District 112 on Thursday night.
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Rep. Sharon Wylie hosts a community discussion on the state's flawed revenue system Thursday evening in the library's Columbia Room.
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State Rep. Sharon Wylie, D-Vancouver, discussed revenue reform Thursday at the Vancouver Community Library.
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The third annual Clark County Holiday Gift Fair features holiday inspiration Nov. 16-18, 2012 at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield.
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The Lelooska Family hosts an annual Holiday Show featuring new artwork by Tsungani, Nov. 17-18, 2012, at the Lelooska Museum in Ariel.
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This publicity film image released by DreamWorks and Twentieth Century Fox shows Daniel Day-Lewis portraying Abraham Lincoln in the film "Lincoln." The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, opens in limited release Nov. 9 and nationwide Nov. 16, just after the U.S. presidential election. (AP Photo/DreamWorks, Twentieth Century Fox, David James)
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The Journey Theater Arts Group presents the musical "Bugsy Malone" through Sunday at the Washburn Performing Arts Center in Washougal.
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Bret Lien from the band Countryside Ride leaves the stage at the Old Liberty Theater in Ridgefield after performing at Birdfest in October 2011.
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Darren Blum of Greece N.Y. as Chewbacca, with the 501st Legion: Vader's First, removes some stickers from the top of a case with Star Wars figures during the induction of Star Wars action figures and Dominoes into the National Toy Hall of Fame, in Rochester, N.Y. on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. A national selection committee chose them from among 12 finalists, plucking the most ancient and most modern toys from the list. (AP Photo/Democrat And Chronicle, Carlos Ortiz) MAGS OUT. NO SALES
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The ancient game of dominoes is displayed in a case at the National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, N.Y. on Thursday. Dominoes originated in China in the 1300s.
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Nicole Blum of Greece N.Y. as Jawa, left, with the 501st Legion: Vader's First, jokes with R2D2, center, during the induction of two toys, Star Wars Action figures and centuries old dominoes, into the National Toy Hall of Fame class of 2012, in Rochester, N.Y. on Thursday Nov. 15 2012. A national selection committee chose them from among 12 finalists, plucking the most ancient and most modern toys from the list. (AP Photo/Democrat And Chronicle, Carlos Ortiz) MAGS OUT. NO SALES
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Members of "In Good Company", left, Ruth Bellavia, Sarah Peters, Doug Kester, Elliot Fox (just arms showing) and Keith Handy perform a Dominoes skit as part of the induction of Dominoes and Star Wars into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong in Rochester, N.Y. on Thursday November 15 2012. A national selection committee chose them from among 12 finalists, plucking the most ancient and most modern toys from the list. (AP Photo/Democrat And Chronicle, Carlos Ortiz) MAGS OUT. NO SALES
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"Star Wars" action figures are displayed by the 501st Legion: Vader's First, during the action figures' induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame class of 2012, in Rochester, N.Y.
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Pittsford, N.Y., residents Chase Boss, left, 11, as Luke Skywalker and his twin sister, Sydney, as Princess Leia hold "Star Wars" action figures, which were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong in Rochester, N.Y. on Thursday. Sales of merchandise tied to the film series has topped $20 billion over the past 35 years.
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David Ramsay, left, of Binghamton N.Y. as Tusken Raider with the 501st Legion: Vader's First, gestures during the induction of two toys, Star Wars Action figures and centuries old dominoes, into the National Toy Hall of Fame class of 2012, in Rochester, N.Y. on Thursday Nov. 15 2012. A national selection committee chose them from among 12 finalists, plucking the most ancient and most modern toys from the list. (AP Photo/Democrat And Chronicle, Carlos Ortiz) MAGS OUT. NO SALES
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Dressed as Princess Leia with the 501st Legion: Vader's First, Sydney Boss,11, of Pittsford N.Y. holds Star Wars Action figures, which were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong in Rochester, N.Y. on Thursday Nov. 15 2012. (AP Photo/Democrat & Chronicle, ) MAGS OUT; NO SALES
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"Star Wars" action figures Darth Vader, right, and Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi, left, are displayed in 1999, with Princess Leia Organa in her ceremonial dress, in front of other packaged characters from the film series. The National Toy Hall of Fame inducted the "Star Wars" action figures and dominoes into its class of 2012 on Thursday.
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Gerald Gaule in his home studio.
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Families and friends attend a National Adoption Day event Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Vancouver. Nearly 30 adopted foster children from Southwest Washington participated.
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Vancouver resident Leanne White, with her two adopted children Giovanna, 5, and Devlin, 6, listens to speakers at a National Adoption Day event Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Vancouver.
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Macey Tenison, 10, of Kelso sings her original song, "Once We Were Scared and Alone," at a National Adoption Day event Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Vancouver. Macey was adopted in 2009.
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Clark County Superior Court Judge Greg Gonzales speaks at a National Adoption Day event at the First United Methodist Church in Vancouver. Gonzales said adoptions are the best part of his job.
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Devlin White, 6, of Vancouver has his face painted by Charlene Adrian at a National Adoption Day event at the First United Methodist Church in Vancouver. Devlin was adopted in May, along with his sister, Giovanna, 5, by Vancouver resident Leann White.
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An emotional Hockinson head coach Rick Steele talks to his team after beating Woodland for the league title, Friday, October 21, 2011. (Steven Lane/The Columbian)
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La Center's offensive line might be small, but it has opened plenty of holes for a strong rushing attack this season.
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A snowy owl responds to a nearby crow from its perch on the western side of Everett High School along Hoyt Avenue on Tuesday in Everett. Various crows swooped by trying to harass the owl, but the owl refused to move from its perch on the second story of the building.
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Tyson Jones, 37, left, from Vancouver, speaks with TMG's Director of Human Resources Sharon Jutila during a jobs fair at the Red Lion at the Quay on May 23.
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Ronnie Michael Wynn was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to theft of a firearm charges in Clark County Superior Court in November. A YouTube video of him firing a gun in a Vancouver neighborhood went viral after his arrest.
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A four-car crash snarled southbound traffic on Interstate 205 during the Thursday morning commute.
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In this April 21, 2010 file image provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, fire boat response crews battle the blazing remnants of the off shore oil rig Deepwater Horizon. British oil company BP said Thursday Nov. 15, 2012 it is in advanced talks with U.S. agencies about settling criminal and other claims from the Gulf of Mexico well blowout two years ago. In a statement, BP said "no final agreement has yet been reached" and that any such deal would still be subject to court approvals.
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