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In the latest episode of Humboldt Last Week (9:44): A law professor recently analyzed potential charging developments in the tragic stabbing death of 19 year old HSU student David Josiah Lawson. North Coast Journal Editor Thadeus Greenson had the story.
In the latest episode of Humboldt Last Week (9:44): A law professor recently analyzed potential charging developments in the tragic stabbing death of 19 year old HSU student David Josiah Lawson. North Coast Journal Editor Thadeus Greenson had the story.
Lawson lost his life at a house party in Arcata on April 15. With an estimated 100 party attendees there were reportedly a number of altercations that occurred that night possibly over a missing cell phone.
The family of 23 year old McKinleyville resident Kyle Zoellner, the former murder suspect who saw charges dropped due to a lack of evidence, has been pushing for assault charges against other party attendees. They believe Zoellner was beaten unconscious by a number of young men before Lawson was stabbed.
"He explained that none of these things can really be seen in a vacuum," said Greeson who interviewed California Hastings College of Law professor David Levine about the impacts additional assault charges may have on obtaining justice for Josiah. "Any decision that prosecutors or police make regarding other lesser offenses -- assault charges and stuff like that -- related to people that were there that night, could impact ultimately their ability to successfully charge prosecute whoever actually killed Josiah Lawson..."
In the podcast Greenson discusses Levine's comments on the the two main approaches the Arcata Police Department and District Attorney's Office could take. He also discusses the Zoellner family's response to his article and a misconception some had earlier about the case.
A lot is still unknown. Those involved so far have not been able to agree on whether or not racism played a role in Lawson's death. They also can't agree on how these fights started, when and why mace was used, the words that were exchanged, whether or not someone was using the N-word, whether or not Kyle had a knife, and whether or not Zoellner was even conscious at the time of the stabbing.
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Charlie Shavers was a well-trained musician who started out on alto and switched to trumpet. After stints with the bands of Tiny Bradshaw and Lucky Millinder he joined the John Kirby band in 1937, one of the most prominent groups in the late '30s and early '40s. Kirby's sextet was noted for its intricate arrangements, many of them by Shavers, and its "cool" sound which presaged a style that became popular in the '50s.
Shavers is universally praised as a brilliant arranger and as a versatile and technically savvy player with a beautiful sound. His compositions are not numerous, but "Undecided," with lyrics by Sid Robin, was a hit when it was first performed in 1939, enjoyed a resurgence of popularity in 1951 when the Ames Brothers recorded it, and remains a staple of the jazz repertoire. Shavers recorded it with pianist Ray Bryant.
Personnel changes and the draft took its toll on Kirby's group and he disbanded it in 1946. Shavers had left the group in 1944 and the following year joined the Tommy Dorsey band where he was a featured soloist and singer. He continued with the band on and off for 11 years. After Dorsey died, the baton passed to Sam Donahue, and the band eventually became the touring orchestra for Frank Sinatra, Jr.
Shavers co-led a sextet in 1950 with Louie Bellson and Terry Gibbs, played with other small groups, and with Benny Goodman's band for a time. During the 1960s he led his own quartet and made several world tours both as a soloist and with the former Dorsey band.
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You know how the folks over at Young House Love are always out crashing houses? Well, here's my take on it. Welcome to Garden Crashing!
This is a garden that was actually spotted from the road on a bike ride. You know a garden is good when it's so impressive from the road that you do a reverse address search online then call up the owner out of the blue to see if you can come see the whole garden close up.
This garden has evolved over a couple decades and covers a huge expanse. The owner does all the gardening herself, but she's dedicated: She spends between five and eight hours PER DAY working in the garden during gardening season. In winter, she said, she spends a lot of time repainting her walls (boy can I relate).
So without any further adieu, welcome to our first "official" garden crash.
|Groundcovers are used throughout the garden, rather than mulch. Here Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny) brightens up the area around the sunroom.
|There is great texture in this garden, including these evergreens. The puffball feeling of the dominant evergreens in back is accented by the threadleaf evergreen in front and the pointy Sumac on the right.
|You know I love hydrangeas, so when I saw this massive stand of Limelight hydrangeas, which do an incredible job screening the parking area from the driveway as you approach the house, I was in love.
|There is also great use of repetition in this garden. Here, these large evergreens screen a naturalized area of the property, but you'd never know it was lurking back there.
|There are fantastic arbors throughout this garden (note to self: I must find a place to put an arbor). What was so charming about this one is that it leads to the neighbor's house and garden. Both talented and dedicated gardeners, these neighbors actually garden together and encourage people to walk back and forth between the two yards. I love that.
|Here's another beautiful arbor (bulit by the homeowner's husband). I love how the path is lined with Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle) and leads to a less structured portion of the garden.
|This is another example of repetition: potted red geraniums are dotted between hydrangeas at the end of the driveway.
|This is a very inventive use of containers in the garden and a great way to get some height, while again, using a repetitive element.
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After the presidential debate this week, Frank Luntz did another of his suspicious focus groups. This time, it was comprised of "undecided voters," most of whom "voted for Barack Obama in 2008." Although we never found out just how Democratic or Republican, liberal or conservative those ex-Obama supporters were, lo and behold, most of them no longer supported him. Last night, Bob Beckel visited The O'Reilly Factor and blasted Luntz' work.
Beckel noted that he "used to be in the polling business" and was "a little suspicious" about how the participants were chosen.
Beckel also criticized Luntz for acting like a "cheerleader" and taking "center stage" instead of unobtrusively listening to what the participants have to say. Beckel said, "With all due respect to Luntz, that is not the way you do a focus group. It's just ridiculous… It doesn't rise to the standard of your show, Bill."
"It makes for good TV," Beckel acknowledged. As a Fox News contributor, he didn't state the obvious, but I will. "Good TV" is not supposed to be the standard for "fair and balanced" news.
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I was talking with a sweet mama several months ago and she told me that her husband spends about $20 every day of the work week on eating out. $20 x 5 days x 4 weeks…that's $400 per month! I am not opposed to eating out at all, but when it becomes a daily routine it can be quite expensive. A homemade lunch can cost a fraction of $20 and can be considerably healthier too.
Making my hubby's lunch is a part of my morning routine almost every day of the work week and sometimes on Saturday if he does a side job or is volunteering. Whether its a sandwich or leftovers for the main course, I make time to put together a healthy meal for him to take to work. Remember I did say "almost every day". There are days were I sleep in because it was a rough night with the little ones or I get so busy with stuff in the morning I completely forget and hubby either makes his own lunch or decides to eat out instead. But making his lunch is something I strive to do on a regular basis.
Some may say "That's nice, but I just don't have time for that". With two little ones under the age of 4 and lots of tasks to complete myself, I understand lack of time, but I believe that taking time to make my husband a lunch is well worth the investment.
Although this task does technically take time away from things I might be working on, I believe it is an interruption worth having. A strong marriage takes time and effort and most times, the little things can have the biggest impact. Something as little as a sandwich and an index card makes a big impact in my marriage and I want to share this experience with you.
I honestly enjoy making my hubby his lunch, even on the really hectic days. It is just one of the many ways I can serve him. It makes me stop what I am doing and take some time to focus on something that benefits him. It helps him maintain a healthier lifestyle, helps us stay on budget, and is one way I can connect with his heart.
A strong marriage takes time and effort and most times, the little things can have the biggest impact.
A typical lunch for my hubby is a sandwich, chips, carrots and celery sticks, granola bar or snack crackers, apple slices with a scoop of peanut butter, a beverage, and of course some type of dessert like cookies or a brownie. The apple slices & PB he likes to save for an afternoon snack. It's a good healthy energy boost for the afternoon drag. Trail mix is great too. Leftovers that won't be enough for a second meal for the whole family can make a great lunch too.
When I go grocery shopping, I buy as much organic, non-GMO, whole foods as I can and most of our baked goods are homemade. We like to follow the 80/20 rule. 80% of really good stuff and 20% of the not so good stuff. Eating healthy is super important, but I think if I tried to have us eat super healthy food 100% of the time I would go crazy…so would my family.
They say food is a way to a man's heart, which is true, but you can connect even deeper to his heart by your written words. One special touch I do often for my hubby is write a little love note to put in his lunch. The note is not long, but it's genuine. I put my notes on 3" x 5" index cards. They are a good size, more durable than regular paper, and they don't have the sticky stuff on the back.
On one side of the card I will write a Bible verse or two and on the other side a personal note. The Bible verses may be pertinent to a situation my hubby is dealing with at the time or it may be something God laid on my heart during a recent quiet time. If I am short on time one morning, I scan my Bible and because I highlight and underline verses, I can locate a good inspirational verse rather quickly to write out for him.
The personal note can be what ever you want; a love note, a note of encouragement, maybe a reminder of something funny that happened in your family to make him laugh. No matter what though, this note must be a positive one.
One thing I do often in my note is thank my hubby for working so hard to provide for our family. If my hubby is struggling with something I will offer words of encouragement specifically to that situation and I might remind him that I am praying for him. I will often tell him how thankful I am that he is my husband and how good of a hubby he is and what a great Dad he is and how blessed our children are to have him as their Dad.
No, my life is not all sunshine and lollipops. My hubby is not perfect and neither am I. We have our differences; but even on days I don't "feel" like serving him, these are the days I know for sure that I should. If I have hurt his feelings or upset him in any way, this "love note" is another avenue I can use to offer my sincere apologies. I always end my notes with Love, Me or I love you always.
I can honestly tell you these notes don't just affect him, they affect me too. Words are so powerful and when written they have tremendous impact. The world we live in is harsh and can be very cruel. Our hubbies need and deserve encouragement every day. Let's use the power of the written word to lift our husbands up. Their jobs can be really demanding and so often they do not receive recognition for their hard work. We can help fill that void. Words of affirmation and love go a long, long way.
After I started putting these notes in his lunch I saw the impact they were making. My hubby began to show me even more affection than usual. He began telling me more often how much he appreciated me. I also noticed that my hubby saves his notes and just recently he told me he keeps a stack of them in his desk drawer at work so when he is feeling discouraged he can pull one out and it lifts his spirits.
This tiny investment is making a big impact in my marriage and I am so thankful for it. I hope that something I have shared today inspires you. Maybe you are already make your hubby's lunch and write him notes…that's awesome! What other ways you can connect deeper with his heart on a regular basis?
If you do not write out little notes to your hubby and want to do so, here are a few great scripture recommendations to help you get started…
Jesus said, "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." John 15:4-5
"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:8-10
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you have a wonderful day!
Grace to you,
Charlene Myers
5/19/2016 01:23:26 pm
What a beautiful post! Great ideas too. I did this a little but not consistently and only occasionally used Scripture. What a sweet wife you are and I know Justin appreciates it.
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Old Dominion Household Services
The old school freight trailer company is moving your stuff since 2011
Updated Tuesday, September 15th 2020
$1,200 - $2,902
- Professionals drive that big freight truck for you.
- A legacy of hauling things cross-country.
- Booking is easy and can be done completely online.
- You only pay for the linear footage that you end up using, regardless of estimate.
- The price for a long-distance move is affordable.
- There are many ways to rack up additional fees.
- No insurance is available; Responsibility for your stuff rests mostly on your shoulders.
- Planning ahead is more challenging because you aren't given exact times for delivery, drop off or pick up.
- Local moves are possible, but not recommended
Old Dominion® Moving Company Overview
Old Dominion is a veteran freight line that operates in the United States. Before getting in on the moving act, this company was already in the business of carrying all sorts of cargo across the country. Now, its household division allows those making a move to take advantage of empty space on its 28-foot trailers.
Moving? You book on the Old Dominion website, the truck gets delivered, then you have three days to fill it up with your stuff. On pick up day, a professional driver moves it to your destination and you have an additional three days to unload.
Local Move
Under 50 mi.
Medium Distance
50-250 mi.
Long Distance
250+ mi.
Average Cost
$1,20014.6% cheaper than other companies
$1,17538.8% cheaper than other companies
$2,9023.4% cheaper than other companies
Average Review
3/533.3% lower than other companies
4.25/53.5% lower than other companies
4.57/52.4% better than other companies
Average Cost Per Mile
$7.6216.8% cheaper than other companies
$2.524.8% cheaper than other companies
Local Move
Under 50 mi.
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Average Review
Medium Distance
50-250 mi.
Compared to Other Companies
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My move with Old Dominion®
Author: Francesca Di Meglio
Updated: Tuesday, September 15th 2020
Move Details
For the purposes of this guide, I planned a long distance move (1,100 miles) from a three-bedroom home in Fort Lee, NJ (New York City area) to Kissimmee, FL (Orlando area). Those are two destinations I know well. I ordered the service during busy season for movers (summer). I completed the order and later canceled it.
Here are the specifics about what we'd be hauling into the truck.
I live in a three-bedroom home with two large flights of stairs. In addition to the bedrooms, there are:
- Two and a half bathrooms
- A finished basement (which includes a bar and living area with a sofa that turns into a queen-sized bed)
- A laundry room (with storage under the staircase that includes boxes of holiday decorations)
- A kitchen, living room (with two sofas, including one that converts to a queen-sized bed)
- Formal dining room (with a large and heavy china closet filled with delicate china and glasses for entertaining)
- An attic (with some items in storage, including my wedding dress in a preservation box!)
My parents live in a similarly sized home with three floors and three bedrooms, but they also have the following:
- An additional room in the basement
- A garage with landscaping equipment and some other gadgets
- An internal patio with glass doors that houses holiday decorations and some extra dishes and platters
The quotes I received are based on the info above.
How much is it to move with Old Dominion?
Long-Distance Move Price
For the long-distance move from northern New Jersey to central Florida, Old Dominion's Household services recommended 17 linear feet of trailer space for a three bedroom apartment/house.
I scheduled the move for Aug. 5, 2017, a Saturday. Choosing a holiday or weekend delivery automatically raises the price $500. The total estimate was $2,546. For each additional linear foot used, I would have to pay $64.
Although the hand truck is free, other items cost more; For instance, for $35, you can get five straps. You can also pay $150 per trailer to get a two-hour window drop-off time. This guarantee of delivery time can be very useful if you are hiring Helpers or calling on friends and family to pitch in.
Another option offered by Old Dominion is "live load" or "live unload". With this option, the driver waits for you to pack up the truck, rather than leaving it for three days. This is convenient for those with little to pack into the trailer. It can also be helpful if you can't park the 28-foot trailer overnight. The first hour is free. After that, you'll be charged an hourly rate of $150, so make sure this is feasible for you and will work in favor of your budget.
During the booking process, you will disclose your credit card, which will remain on file. Old Dominion will charge the card while your shipment is in transit (after your "linear footage used" is confirmed). You can also pay by cashier's check or money order. In the latter cases, you will pay the driver at the destination after the delivery is completed.
Local Move Price
Old Dominion suggested my parents sign up for 22 feet of trailer space. This is not surprising for a three-bedroom house with a garage. The total would cost $1,606. They would be charged $1 more for each additional linear foot used. Again, the price was automatically $500 more because it was booked on a weekend date in the summer.
Let me say again that even my agent suggested they handled long-distance moves better. Indeed, upon reading the FAQ, I learned that Old Dominion does not recommend local moves.
Is my stuff inside the Old Dominion freight trailer insured?
For some, the insurance - or rather lack thereof - will be a deal breaker. Old Dominion does not offer any type of liability insurance. In fact, the responsibility mostly lies on your shoulders. The company recommends checking on your homeowner's or renter's insurance policy to see about coverage while your items are in transit. Reads their website,
"Old Dominion is only responsible for loss or damage caused by your negligence and our liability is limited to $.10 per pound per item damaged. We are not responsible for damage caused by improper packing or loading."
The company also warns that the coverage is for carrier negligence and not insurance for your stuff.
Price Thoughts
The price for a long-distance move wasn't bad, in my opinion. After all, by getting a hand from friends or the movers available through HireAHelper, you could easily hack a full-service move at a fraction of the cost by going this freight route.
But for a local move, that's another story.
Honestly, I'm not even sure the company would have been able to make that local move for us. But the site did allow me to book it. On the other hand, it also warned in the FAQ that Old Dominion only provides the most value when your stuff is traveling 300 or more miles away.
Another concern are the additional fees. When I was booking the move, I learned about extra costs associated with items, such as straps, and grew more worried that I would end up spending more than anticipated. For starters, the linear footage is a rough estimate based on the number of rooms in your home. As a result, I could easily imagine a scenario in which I'd need more space than estimated.
You can also end up paying more for a slew of reasons:
- Parking fees
- Fines
- Trailer tows (for which you are responsible)
- Change in origin/destination (city/zip code)
- Untimely return of the ramp to the local terminal
- Equipment detention fees
- Customs delays
- Gypsy moth quarantine (for those in California)
- Storage (if you are unable to unload or don't show up for delivery)
- Possibly addition of a second trailer (which will cost $300)
These are not only possible, but often likely fees.
Of course, it already costs $500 extra if you have to move on a weekend or holiday, but many people have no choice because of work and other responsibilities. To avoid any of these additional costs, you must know your plans and the specifics of your load well. Really well.
Is a Old Dominion freight trailer right for my move?
This freight service is ideal for people moving to a faraway land, such as Kissimmee, FL (from the tri-state area), and who don't want to drive their bedrooms woth of stuff. It's not so hot for a local move, such as the one we have my parents making. Those who have few variables and can comfortably sign onto the bill of lading are also good candidates. Anyone whose plans may change - even slightly - could find themselves racking up a much bigger bill.
You don't have to drive the trailer.
I never tire of applauding companies that make it possible for you to forego driving one of those huge trucks. You know how hard those things are to maneuver? And this one is 28 feet long. Woah baby! In fact, professionals come and drive these freight trucks for you. Freedom!
Old Dominion has experience.
Old Dominion is one of the true originals for moving stuff across the country. With eight decades of service, the company has proven it has staying power. While the moving arm of the business is newer, the concept is still the same. Having a brand name with a history gives you some sense of security.
You don't even have to talk to anyone.
Few experiences with moving companies are as simple as this one. All I had to do was complete a short online form to receive an estimate, and then I was able to book right from there with a simple click of a "Book It" button. It took minutes. The website was so thorough, I didn't even really have any questions. Anyone who isn't a fan of people (c'mon, it's all right) or hates hanging on hold forever will appreciate this convenience. Of course, you can always call if you have questions or prefer talking to a live human being.
You only pay for the space you end up using.
Great news, although this pro could easily become a con. What I mean is that your estimate could say you need about 22 linear feet, but you end up using 25 linear feet. Uh oh, that means you're going to pay additional charges. The reason this is on the pro list, however, is because it works both ways. What I mean is that you will spend less than the estimate if you end up using fewer linear feet than anticipated when booking. Paying for whatever space you use is perfectly fair.
The prices for a long-distance move ain't too shabby.
Considering the amount of space in the freight truck and the distance the driver will have to go, the price for service is affordable. The fact that I wouldn't have to lug all that stuff myself in a giant truck makes it all the more valuable. (Of course, the one caveat is that I had to spend $500 more to move on a Saturday. That's a hefty price to pay for convenience.)
There are many ways to rack up more fees.
As I mentioned in the pricing section, you could end up spending considerably more than you planned. After all, it costs extra just to get furniture straps. Also, you could be charged for changes to your bill of lading. You even get charged if you want a two-hour window for your delivery (for either loading or unloading). To be honest, I would have thought that was a given and included. You need to carefully read the FAQ and bill of lading to ensure you don't end up overspending.
No insurance is available through Old Dominion.
This downside does not be a deal breaker for some, as many people find they are covered by their own renter's or homeowner's insurance. But without any insurance from the company, those moving might feel vulnerable. What if there is damage to prized possessions? Based on the website, Old Dominion puts the onus on the owners of the items. In other words, it's up to you to pack your load properly onto the truck. It sounds like it would be hard to prove liability on the part of the driver. It's a risk you'll have to be willing to take.
You won't have a precise schedule.
Old Dominion charges people to get a two-hour window in which you can expect your trailer delivery for you to start loading it. Otherwise, you can't be sure when in the day your trailer will show up. Without knowing exactly when you'll have access to the trailer, you will probably have some trouble planning ahead. Imagine asking your friends to pitch in, having them show up, and then everybody sits around. You could end up going through a lot of beer and toilet paper. And worse if you hired help to load the truck that you're paying them by the hour. Yikes!
Local moves aren't really a thing for Old Dominion.
Old Dominion is basically a service of trailer drivers who haul stuff long distances. This system of moving is affordable because many people are renting out space in a trailer that will stop at different places along the way. For that reason, hiring Old Dominion for a local move isn't a great deal. To be honest, I'm not even sure the company will actually go through with a local move, such as mine from Fort Lee, NJ to Ridgefield Park, NJ. I signed up for it because the online system allowed me to do so and I wanted to break down the costs. But it's not practical and even the company itself does not recommend it.
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The company boasts having complete coverage of the continental United States. It has 226 service centers. Old Dominion initiated its household division in 2011, so the moving services arm of the business is relatively new. Their fleet includes more than 8,030 tractors and more than 32,061 trailers. The ages of the vehicles in the fleet seem to vary, according to the website. A customer service representative told me on the phone that the trailers regularly receive service and maintenance.
Even today, Old Dominion is still somewhat of a "family business". Launched in 1934 by Earl and Lillian Congdon, Old Dominion began with only a single truck that shuttled between Richmond and Norfolk, VA. From the 1930s through 1940s, the company experienced some growing pains, but also rapid growth; World War II saw the trucking company going back and forth between military bases, but when union workers protested Old Dominion, it led to the company briefly closing. It reopened again as a non-union business.
When Earl Congdon died in the 1950s, Lillian and their children took over the business and expanded. In the 1970s, there was serious growth with acquisitions of Barnes Truck Line, Nilson Motor Express, White Transport, Star Transport and Deaton Trucking. The 1980s brought freight deregulation, which allowed for more expansion. Through the late 1990s and early 2000s, led by family member David Congdon, the company continued to move into other parts of the country. Today, the company has Greg Gantt as its president and COO and David Congdon as vice chairman of the Board and CEO, maintaining the family connection all throughout its existence. Today, through agents and partnerships, they additionally provide international transportation in Canada, Mexico, Europe and China.
What Makes This Company Cool?
This is a winning company - literally. Over the years, Old Dominion garnered much recognition and many awards. In fact, Old Dominion won nine awards in 2016 alone, including recognition for the second year in a row from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Fun Fact
Old Dominion is the official freight carrier of Major League Baseball (MLB). Naturally, it uses #homeplatefreight on social media.
Old Dominion® Reviews
Jay & Sharon RNavarre, FL
Mary Anne SSimpsonville, SC
The moving crew was great. After making a reservation I had to change it a few days later and they were very accommodating and understanding. They showed up and worked very hard on a hot afternoon. We had some heavy pieces and they all got where they needed to be successfully. I would use them again.
Peri MLas Vegas, NV
First time using this company and was very pleased with them, they brought the truck when they said they would, they picked it up when they said they would and they sent another truck to pick up the dolly and the ramp since it would not fit in the truck. All with a smile on their face. Good communication and able to call which any questions. Very happy with this company
Ron TManning, SC
MaryAnn SActon, MA
Michael KSupply, NC
If you are looking for a very cost effective alternative to a full service moving company, I recommend Old Dominion. You have 3 days to load, and 3 days to unload. Pick up and drop off of the trailers are scheduled beforehand and they were easy to work with to arrange the best times for me. Cost was very reasonable. I hired help on the front and back end to get it all loaded and unloaded.
Beth HDecatur, GA
Booked with Upack but the trailer was provided and transported via Old Dominion. Their customer service was great, even though sometimes it was a little tricky for them to look up our trailer because their system is different from Upack's - but they were always able to look up our info with our last name. Dispatch was super friendly and almost always available. The drivers who dropped off and picked up were extremely friendly and helpful. Trailer was in good condition and came with straps we could use, which was good b/c they used an O-strap which was not what we were prepared for based on what we had read online. Mainly chose this option for the cost - spent about 50% of what a traditional moving company would have run to get us cross country. 22 feet of truck space, 3,200 miles was about $4,800 including gas/transport/etc.
Krista LHuntington Beach, CA
Lisa SStatesboro, GA
Gino GBluffton, SC
Kenneth NPlano, TX
Nikki PBeaverton, OR
Everyone we interacted with at Old Dominion were nothing but a joy to work with. The drivers at every step (drop off and pick up in Portland and then again in Billings) were friendly, timely, and went above and beyond to get the trailer in the best possible position for us. The dispatchers were on top of everything and a pleasure to deal with. A stressful move was made much less so thanks to Old Dominion. Thank you everyone for a great experience.
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Can't decide what your favourite doughnut is? Make a custard, jam and glazed with this delicious recipe.
To make the dough, add all dry ingredients except the salt to the mixing bowl. Add the egg yolks and about 220ml water, then mix on low speed until incorporated adding a touch more water if too dry. Increase the speed and mix for about 3 minutes Add salt and softened butter and continue mixing for another 10 minutes or until very smooth and silky and elastic.
Cover and rest the dough for 15 minutes.
Make the jam by placing the raspberries in a saucepan over a medium heat, mash them slightly to release some juices, then add the sugar and simmer for 10-15 minutes. To test if it's ready, blob some on a frozen cold plate and check if the jam wrinkles.
To make the custard, heat the milk and vanilla in a saucepan until hot, in a separate bowl whisk the egg yolks, cornflour and water until smooth, add in some hot milk while whisking and then add in all of the milk, pour mixture back into the saucepan and heat while constantly whisking until thick. Refrigerate.
When dough has rested, divide it into dough into 55-60g portions and roll into rounds on lightly greased bench, then place on an oiled baking tray. Push holes into 4 of the doughnuts to create rings. Place on tray with plenty of space between for proving. Cover and prove for about 20 minutes. Then place the trays in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up.
Heat several liters of oil in a large deep saucepan over medium heat. When 175-180C, remove doughnuts from freezer and fry in batches of 2 or 3 turning several times until cooked and evenly browned (will take about 6 minutes). Drain doughnuts on absorbent paper and while still hot, roll 4 in extra caster sugar and reserve on cooling rack while processing all of the doughnuts, dust 4 in icing sugar and fill with custard, fill the sugar coated doughnuts with jam and to make the glaze, melt the butter and add the milk and icing sugar and stir until smooth. Dip doughnut rings into the glaze and leave on wire rack to drip off the excess.
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Organizational Behavior Conflict is Part of Organizational Life
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I do, to some extent, agree with the statement that conflict is a healthy and important part of the organization life but there is some limit above which it could be the worst case for the organization. Conflict can generally defined as an honest difference of opinions that results from different positions on an issue and possibility of two or more alternative course of action among or between two or more than two individuals. It is not only unavoidable for the organization but also most valuable for it. It has been found that conflicts arise naturally in the daily life of the organization. Even it happens within the family when wife and husband has some conflicting views on certain extent and it get resolved within days but if the conflict deepens it leads to divorce. Generally difference occurs among employees due to difference in goals, procedure or activities and this conflict if handled well leads to an unexpected increase in the employee productivity and efficiency.
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David L. Cohen Receives The First Community Hero Award
David L. Cohen, executive vice president of Comcast, was honored to receive the Community Hero Award at the first annual Heroes Among Us event. The Pyramid club nominated Cohen to be the first recipient of the award, and his selection was greatly endorsed by Commissioner Charles Ramsey.
Already well known for his fund-raising prowess, Mr. Cohen's selection proved to be a great boon to the Police Survivor's Fund. The Survivors Fund provides a wide range of assistance to the families of fallen Philadelphia Police Officers. Due to Mr. Cohen's involvement, the fund received $107,000 in donations.
At the award ceremony, several family members of officers slain in the line of duty were in attendance. Judy Cassidy, wife of the late Officer Chuck Cassidy, spoke with emotion about the Survivor's Fund. Without a doubt, the Survivor's Fund and the Fraternal Order of Police provide great comfort and support to the families of the Department's fallen.
The Philadelphia Police Department would like to join the Pyramid Club in thanking Mr. Cohen for his excellent work in the community.


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CMT SPOTLIGHT: Alabama Doctors Open MDVIP-Affiliated Primary Care Practices3 min read
Kirk Jackson, M.D., and Stephen Winston, M.D., Provide Patient-Centered Care in Northern Alabama and Mobile Bay
BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — MDVIP, the national leader in affordable personalized healthcare, announced today that two Alabama physicians – Kirk Jackson, M.D., an internist in Decatur, and Stephen Winston, M.D., a family practitioner in Fairhope – have opened MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices. Drs. Jackson and Winston join MDVIP's network of over 950 physician affiliates, including 22 across the State of Alabama, who are delivering a better healthcare experience with an emphasis on health prevention, not just the treatment of illness.
"My goal as an internist is to manage and anticipate each patient's unique healthcare needs," said Dr. Jackson. "Now as an MDVIP-affiliated physician, I have the time and tools to help patients uncover the issues that could cause potential health problems later and partner with them on establishing goals that put them on a path to optimal health."
"Joining MDVIP allows me and my patients to spend the necessary time getting to know each other and working collaboratively on a plan for healthy living. If illness or injury do occur, patients can take comfort in the fact that they have a physician who is available, knows the medical community and most importantly, knows them," said Dr. Winston, who has been practicing in Fairhope for 22 years.
Personalized Preventive Care
MDVIP-affiliated physicians maintain significantly smaller practices, which allows them to spend more time with patients and provide highly individualized primary care compared to traditional practices. For an annual membership fee, each patient receives the MDVIP Wellness Program, a comprehensive yearly health assessment that includes advanced diagnostic tests and screenings to give a more complete view of the patient's overall health. Using the results, physicians provide coaching and tools to help patients make healthier lifestyle choices, prevent disease and achieve their wellness goals.
Proven Health Outcomes
Published research supports the MDVIP model. Medicare patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices were admitted to the hospital 79% less than patients in traditional practices, and commercial patients were in the hospital 72% less, notes an American Journal of Managed Care study. This significant reduction in hospitalizations yielded a $300-million savings for Medicare in one year. Readmission rates for Medicare patients suffering heart attack, congestive heart failure and pneumonia were dramatically lower than for non-MDVIP Medicare patients.
Smaller Practice, More Time
Other benefits of an MDVIP-affiliated practice include same- or next-day appointments that start on time and last an average of 30 minutes. Physicians are reachable 24/7 by phone. If patients have an emergent need while traveling, their physician can help arrange care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor, which may include another MDVIP-affiliated physician. Demonstrating the value of the MDVIP model, patient satisfaction and annual membership renewals consistently exceed 90 percent.
About Kirk L. Jackson, M.D.
Dr. Jackson earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, where he also completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine. He's affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital and SouthernCare Hospice.
About Stephen E. Winston, M.D.
Dr. Winston earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. He completed his internship and residency in Family Medicine at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in South Carolina. He's affiliated with Thomas Hospital in Fairhope.
About MDVIP
MDVIP leads the market in membership-based healthcare that goes far beyond concierge medicine services with a national network of more than 950 primary care physicians focused on prevention and personalized healthcare. Learn more at www.mdvip.com.
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Cardi B is the gift that keeps on giving! Just days ahead of the release of her debut album, the femcee blessed fans with a new track featuring Migos.
On Tuesday (April 3), the "Bartier Cardi" rapper released the surprise single "Drip." The track, which is to be featured on her debut album, Invasion of Privacy, reunited Cardi with rap group Migos. She previously worked with the trio's Culture II track "Motorsport," which featured fellow female rapper Nicki Minaj. In the Cassius Jay-produced track, Cardi and Migos take down the haters and boast about their success and riches.
In the track Cardi raps, "I gotta stay outta Gucci (woo)/ I'm finna run outta hangers (woo)/ Is she a stripper, a rapper or a singer?/ I'm busting racks in a Bentley Bentayga/ Ride through your hood like "B****, I'm the mayor!"/ You not my b****, then b**** you are done"
Drip by @iamcardib is so fire 😭 like jesus 🔥 I love seeing my girl succeed
— Dana Brooke Poetzsch (@dana_poetzsch) April 5, 2018
Cardi B's new hit Drip is soooo fire tho💯🔥@iamcardib
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Cardi B did her thing w/ Drip 😍🔥
— kay🌊 (@_KiingK) April 4, 2018
#Drip is so damn good I almost slipped out the shower listening to it. @iamcardib keep dropping flames
— Kadet_ (@kadet_701) April 4, 2018
"Drip" is the third single released off of the Bronx emcee's forthcoming album Invasion of Privacy. Prior to dropping "Drip," Cardi released "Be Careful" and "Bartier Cardi," along with a sultry video for the single. Invasion of Privacy is set to arrive Friday (April 6), and follows Cardi's 2017 mixtape Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 2.
Along with music, Cardi B is also dominating the television scene. The former Love and Hip Hop: New York star is set to make two major appearances following the album's release. On April 7th, Cardi will appear as a musical guest on "Saturday Night Live," and is set to serve as co-host on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on April 9th.
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Lendingkart Technologies Pvt Ltd, which provides working capital loans to SMEs, has appointed Vishal Chopra as chief revenue officer and Nihit Nirmal as senior vice president - products division, it said in a statement.
Prior to joining Lendingkart, Chopra was regional director at Souq.com, a Dubai-based ecommerce firm. An alumnus of ISB Hyderabad, Chopra was one of the first hires for Amazon's India team that launched Amazon.in and Junglee.com that curates products from online and offline sellers. He led a cross-functional team in the media categories section (books, movies and music) at Amazon India and was also in charge of the third-party marketplace business for media categories.
"In my new role (at Lendingkart), I will be looking at strengthening existing revenues and introducing new lines of business. Marketing, sales operations and customer experience will also be part of my focus areas to help the firm expand," Chopra said.
Nirmal has joined Lendingkart from PayUMoney where he led the product management division. At Lendingkart, he will drive product strategy.
"Tech-driven SMEs will play a role in India's next phase of growth. My focus will be on helping build technology products that solve problems of capital accessibility for SMEs," Nirmal said.
These appointments come after the firm raised $32 million (around Rs 205 crore) in a Series B round of funding round in June led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) to strengthen its data science capabilities, enhance its technology platform and improve its mobile capabilities.
In April, former HT Media executive Anand Mishra joined the startup as vice president of the product analytics division.
Lendingkart, set up in 2014 by Harshvardhan Lunia and Mukul Sachan, offers working capital loans to small businesses. The firm operates out of Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Mumbai, but offers its services across India.
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K & N Air Filter Review
Reviewed By Harry N (POMONA, CA) Reviewed for a 2010 Toyota Venza —9/7/2015 10:44 AM
I have K & N Air Filters on all my Cars. Very cost to maintain and easy to clean and replace. Very good product.
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Reviewed By JOSEPH L (NORTH HAMPTON, NH) Reviewed for a 2013 Toyota Venza —12/29/2013 8:39 AM
I installed a Pro-Dry S filter in my car the day we left for our Christmas vacation. After driving 2900 miles from N.H. to Savannah GA, we increased gas mileage by 3 MPG. I will definitely recommend this air filter to all my friends.


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With New Looxs panniers, bicycle baskets and bicycle accessories you can go shopping,
go to work and go to school - there are New Looxs panniers for every purpose.
And New Looxs has introduced a range of panniers with a secret mission.
Hidden behind a special flap you'll find a unique fastening system for the bicycle,
so you can put your bag straight onto your bicycle the minute you get off the bus or train, or leave a store.
New Looxs bags don't look like panniers.
Office bags with a covering flap are a thing of the past.
New Looxs makes nice, sturdy and modern panniers.
The innovative designs and functional details that define New Looxs have been developed
by a team of women focused on technology as well as practicality and style.
The collection also includes a number of elegant, practical bicycle baskets with a specially designed fastening system.
The Turnlock fastening system even allows you to use your shopping basket on your bicycle.
Some time ago New Looxs introduced a new packaging method that doesn't just look good
but is also more environmentally friendly than PVC packaging.
The new packaging style uses polyethene, which doesn't contain any toxic substances and is recyclable.
It's a small step, but every little bit helps.
The Burgers design team that is behind New Looxs also produces special panniers on commission,
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Amnesty International Say's Thailand's Human Rights Record Worrying
BANGKOK – Amnesty International has reported Human rights violations in Thailand have worsened after the coup last May and the situation remains worrying.
In Amnesty International's report entitled "The State of the World's Human Rights", the organisation accused the post-coup government of imposing harsh restrictions on freedom of expression and peaceful assembly on the pretext of "national security".
"The May coup in Thailand and imposition of martial law saw many people detained arbitrarily, political gatherings of more than five people banned and the trial of civilians in military courts with no right of appeal," Amnesty International said in its report released yesterday.
It also said torture and other ill-treatment of prisoners while in military detention, as well as by police, were reported in Thailand.
In a section about Thailand, the report said, "Political tensions prevailed through the year and human rights protection weakened. Armed violence continued in the southern border provinces. Freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly were severely restricted, leading to the arbitrary arrest of many individuals, some of whom became prisoners of conscience."
"No significant progress was made in addressing widespread official impunity for human rights violations," it said.
Amnesty International also voiced concern for the entire Asia-Pacific region. "There's a muzzle on free speech across the Asia-Pacific region. Speaking out is becoming a crime in too many countries, leaving media and civil society less space to operate," said Richard Bennett, the organisation's Asia Pacific director.
"Over the past year, we saw governments use draconian security laws to suppress civil society, locking up and punishing critical voices on the pretext of 'national security'. States are growing increasingly fearful of the power of new technology and are suppressing the use of online tools," he said.
Amnesty International also forecast an increasing crackdown on freedom of expression in the Asia-Pacific region. Legislation is being used to silence people critical of the authorities in South Korea, Thailand and Myanmar, it said.


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How do I Choose the Best Mail Order Plants?
Before purchasing mail order plants, there are several factors that should be considered including the reputation of the company, the warranties and guarantees offered, and the types of plants available. Many people choose to order their plants and seeds online or from a catalog, as opposed to shopping in a gardening center. The local nurseries may not offer the desired types of plants, such as tropical plants, or they may not stock the specific variety the gardener is looking for. Regardless of from whom the consumer chooses to order, it is important that he or she orders in a timely manner to ensure the plants are established during the appropriate growing season. Gardening experts recommend ordering about a month before the estimated planting period for the best results.
It is important that mail order plants come from a reputable company. Gardeners often choose to work with companies that have been in business a long time and are well respected by consumer awareness organizations. The plant catalogs themselves usually contain information about the company, the length of time it has been in business, and other relevant information. Consumers can also explore the "about us" page on the company's website to learn more about its history and business practices.
Company promises, guarantees, and warranties are important as well when ordering and selecting mail order plants. The most reputable companies usually offer guarantees that the plants reach their destination in good condition or they will refund the client's money or offer new plants of the same type and species. In the event that the plants were ordered in the appropriate time frame yet failed to produce as expected, many mail order plant companies will also refund money or offer some other form of compensation. As with any other type of mail order business, these practices are considered to be the defining mark of an excellent company.
Another consideration when selecting mail order plants is the offered selection. It is not unusual for people to choose mail order to gain access to unique plants unavailable in their region or area. Careful analysis of the company's catalog gives the consumer information about the available stock, such as indoor plants, tropical plant options, and possibly hard to find vegetable and flower varieties. Most well established mail order plant suppliers have a wide assortment of vegetable, flowering, and herb plants to meet their clients' needs. Special order items may also be available, and custom order options are typically detailed in plant catalogs or online.


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Fall Book Fair
The Fall Book Fair
is open
November 18-22
Parents, students and friends may purchase from a wide selection of titles representing the best books available for students at all reading levels. The book fair voucher is due by Friday, November 15.
Purchases may be billed to the school miscellaneous account. Cash, credit cards, or checks made out to St. Nicholas School are also accepted. Students will have the opportunity to browse the book fair during school hours, and parents are invited to stop by the library to browse each day after chapel, until 3:00pm.
The online Book Fair is open November 13-26
Follow the link below to order directly from the Scholastic website. St. Nicholas gets the credit for online purchases.


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Having never been to Japan I was immune to the romance of the Japanese Red Pine, Pinus densiflora. Until, that is, I saw the recent Katsushika Hokusai exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Sure I saw The Great Wave off Kanagawa, 50 views of Mt Fuji (including one at the rear of 'The Wave', and in background of the one I've featured above), and even the Giant Butterbur (Petasites japonicus) in one of Hokusai's manga books. All very interesting but what grabbed my attention was a red-barked tree, clearly a pine, and clearly something rivaling the Mediterranean Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) in its striking form.
So I thought I'd look for one in our own botanic garden. As luck and planning would have it, we do grow a cultivar called 'Pygmy', in our approximately appropriately called Ponderosa bed. (The garden bed includes an old Pinus ponderosa, another pine species (Pinus mugo), a couple of She-Oaks, and some mat-rushes and grasses.)
The Ponderosa bed is just inside The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden and, apart from the Ponderosa Pine, planted since 2004. This (dwarf) Japanese Red Pine is one of the original plantings (although a little stressed at the moment the new growth looks healthy enough).
The Japanese Red Pine also occurs naturally in North and South Korea, where it is, naturally, called the Korean Red Pine. Those growing in North Korea and nearby Russia are sometimes considered different enough to be given another botanical name, Pinus funebris.
In both Japan and Korea, Red Pines cover large areas in pure stands. As in Japan, the tree has strong cultural importance in Korea. Not only is it mentioned in South Korea's national anthem, it turns out to be the most frequently mentioned species mentioned in 'tree-related proverbs' and folk stories.
Where the species extends into China there have also been some taxonomic interventions (i.e. new names) but these are not generally accepted.
Japanese/Korean Red Pine is closely related to the also more commonly planted Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), a European-Asian tree planted in a couple of spots on the eastern side of the Melbourne Gardens. Scots Pine has shorter, broader and waxy blue needles.
Both are important timber trees, with the Red Pine used mostly for paper these days, although also for underground mining supports and railway sleepers.
It is the bark, though, that sets it apart from most other pines, although not so much Scots Pine. The flaky outer layer is red, or orange-red, particularly on the upper parts of the trunk. Hokusai seems to have exaggerated the colour a little in his woodcuts but in the right light I'm sure the bark is bolder in colour than what I've photographed here.
In Japan the species is very popular in horticulture, with up to 100 cultivars available. You'll find it (I'm told) around shrines and places, as well as in bonsai. Traditional medicines make use of the needles and pollen.
I see 'Pygmy' described (incidentally as a cultivar of a form of Pinus densiflora called umbraculifera) as upright, globose (rounded) and 'very dwarf'. I'm not sure any of this terminology is contemporary but clearly this is a small form of the tree. Indeed the tree is rarely grown in Australia except in bonsai.
The form umbraculifera is treated as a cultivar name, 'Umbraculifera', by Roger Spencer in his Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Its name refers to the flattened, umbrella-like crown of this variant. I'll keep an eye out on our specimen to see if it matures into an umbrella or a sphere.
Or maybe something far more eccentric and artistic, like the specimen portrayed by Hokusai. I wonder what the children would prefer?


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Rihanna is a really great addition to the Damion Marley and Skillex combo for this electrically charged mashup. Share on TumblrDigg Digg
Hungry like the wolf mashup? I'm in!
Damn. Had me before even the first 'Shoop'. Helluva mashup!
A really good new EP from Deiger. Great mashup dancing comes with this for free!
Talk about flipping the track and bringing the old school back. This mashup is loaded with awesome musical surprises.
Oh hell yes. I'm enjoying this WAY TO MUCH IF THERE IS SUCH A THING! It's a really good mashup. Good job Deiger!
MASHUP ALBUM! BOOM! Filled with great hits, guilty pleasures maybe even a kitchen sink.
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DIY Race Tracks was an inexpensive STEM program. Children in grades 1 through 5 used recycled materials and supplies the library already owns to build their own race tracks. The only expense was buying race cars to test the tracks.
Farm Fun
Farm Fun was for ages birth to 6 with family. There were stations set up throughout the room with sensory activities and crafts. 82 people attended this program.
Sensory Play-Silo and barn made from recycled containers, plastic animals, rice and beans
Sheep herding-Balloons decorated to look like sheep and plastic rulers to herd them into the pen
Crafts-Hand print chicken and hatching chick
Egg Gathering-Plastic shaker eggs in paper bag nests hidden throughout the room
Water Bin-Plastic fruits and vegetables and scrub brushes in a plastic tote filled with water
Open-Ended Play-Animal puppets and a puppet stage
Flannel Board-Felt barn, animals, and other farm pieces for imaginative play
Baby Corner-Simple puzzles, puppets, and scarves for babies to play
Pig Tail Sorting-Pig backsides cut from different colors of paper, muffin cups, pipe cleaners curled into tails, kid-friendly tweezers for sorting by color
Stick Puppets-Vegetables to plant and animals to move into the barn encouraged children to tell stories and practice narrative skills
Super Awesome Game Show
Super Awesome Game Show was a combination of Family Feud, Scattergories, and trivia for kids and their adults. I booktalked some of my favorite children's books, then formed teams. For each round, I named a category such as "books with a mouse as the main character" or "books with time travel." The teams had one minute to come up with as many children's book titles that fit the category as possible. A point was awarded for each correct answer and bonus points for unique answers and for naming the "secret book" in each category (books I booktalked at the beginning).
Parachute Party
Parachute Party was a chance for kids ages 3 through 6 to play with everyone's favorite: the parachute! I created a playlist and modeled movement activities to go with the songs. 38 children and parents listened to a story, moved with the music, then ended the hour with coloring or playing with scarves.
Sensory Bin Playground
Sensory Bin Playground was a chance for kids ages 2 to 6 to experience play through touch. Stations included a water bin, digging for plastic animals in bins filled with oatmeal, rice, beans, and dirt, squeezing and writing letters in bags filled with tinted shaving cream and hair gel, and building with cloud dough made from flour and baby oil. 58 people attended this Saturday afternoon program.
Mystery Meetup
Mystery Meetup was a program for kids in grades Kindergarten through 4. After a story, kids split into two teams to solve the mystery of the missing library mascot. After cracking a code, the team had access to the crime scene evidence. Using an elimination grid, teams eliminated suspects based on the evidence trail. Once they solved the case, they could crack one final code to set the trapped squirrel puppet free.
Draw a Story
Draw a Story was a partnership between the library and the local community access television station. Kids in grades Kindergarten through 4 listened to a story, then drew their own illustrations to go with the story on large paper. The staff member from the television station recorded each child telling me about his story. After the program, all footage was compiled and edited. With parental permission for each participant, the show aired on the community access television station and the library's YouTube channel.
Art Market
Art Market was a STEAM program, inviting kids in grades 1 through 5 to practice both math and art skills. As a group, we discussed money and budgeting. Each child received an envelope with play coins and bills and a price sheet. Children and their adults talked about what supplies they could afford and how they could pool their money to buy supplies such as scissors that they could share. They then used their money to "buy" art supplies from the store to make the project.
The art project used white card stock, oil pastel crayons, vegetable oil, and black paper to make silhouettes on a sunset background.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party
Kids in grades 3 through 5 participated in games and activities about the popular book series.
Pin the Booger on Greg Heffley-Try to put a piece of gooey poster tack on Greg.
Bean Bag Toss-Try to toss the beanbags through Rowley's open mouth
Drawing Guessing Game-Draw the word or phrase written on the top of the paper, then pass it to a partner to try to guess what you've drawn.
Cheese Touch Hot Potato-Pass around the folded sticky notes. When the music stops, unfold to see if you're the unlucky recipient of the cheese.
Character Scavenger Hunt-Find all of the characters on the sheet hidden around the room.
Draw Your Own Comic-Make your own comic using the blank panels.
Screen-Free Family Hour
Screen-Free Family Hour was open to all ages and showed families easy, inexpensive, and technology-free ways to practice the Every Child Ready to Read principles of talk, read, write, and play. Tips for practicing the principles were posted at each station. 25 people attended this Saturday afternoon program.
Talk-Set of cards with kid-friendly "would you rather" questions meant to encourage conversation.
Read-Variety of children's books with beanbags and chairs to sit together and read.
Write-Paper, pencils, crayons, envelopes, stamps, and a list of children's authors' addresses to practice writing and addressing an envelope.
Play-Board games, puppets and a puppet stage to encourage playing and talking. Hand clap rhymes and cat's cradle instructions sparked a sentimental smile in millennial parents.


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Food52: DC Style
I recently got together with a few local Food 52 friends for another fabulous DC potluck (I still remember the cookie swap – yum!). It was a perfect day to enjoy delicious home-cooked delights inspired by the food community at Food52. The only rules of our potluck are to bring a dish inspired from the site. As usual, everyone brought their a-game best!
At Food52, you're known by your handle (find me at 2eatwellRD). The dish I brought was a tangy Brussel's Sprouts Salad with Lemon and Pecorino, submitted by Merrill, the co-founder of Food52 (find her at Merrill). Why did I choose it? Well, I love to bring salad to a potluck, and I had Brussels in my fridge that needed cooking (it was also super easy to make).
The following mouthwatering pictures are a credit to Julia (find her at Queen of Green). She brought the contest-winning dish, Absurdly Addictive Asparagus.
I know, you're wondering how much more food could there be? But there's more!
There were quite a few lamb dishes at the table. In addition to Cathy's Lamb Merguez, Alicia (find her at Weekly Greens) brought Three Kinds of Lamb with Two Sauces and Maddie (find her at Cook Like Mad) brought Curried Lamb Chops with Kiwi Mint Sauce.
Sally (find her at Sally Can) makes the best homemade cheeses and she did not disappoint. Her contribution included several luscious dishes and sauces: my second favorite dish of the day, her Blueberry Breakfast Casserole made with last summer's Canarama Cherries; homemade Cream Cheese and Chaource with Fig and Lemon Jam; and a crusty and delicious Ricotta Whey Barley Bread.
Steve, our only male '52er (find him at Steven Lee Myers) brought a perfectly cooked Swiss Chard Tart, made with his own home-grown Swiss chard.
If you like horseradish, you'll love Sue's (my mom) Bar Cheese submitted by In Pat's Kitchen.
And finally…we can't forget dessert. Christine (find her at cheese1227) topped off our feast with a decadent and delicious Chocolate Coconut Cake with Ganache. This beauty speaks for itself.
As you can see, we ate well! I hope these pictures inspire you in the kitchen and give you the confidence to post and share some of your own treasured recipes or everyday favorites on Food52.
You never know where your dish may end up!
Danielle Omar, MS, RD


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O-L-D is when you detest 99% of all Christmas carols that aren't sung by Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett or somebody else who sounds like a refugee from "Holiday Inn." (The movie, not the hotel chain.)
O-L-D is whut I am.
But after you watch Don Depew in a full rock squat rip it up on a flying V that he happens to have shoved in the face of his equally O-L-D buddy stagefront next to you while the two of you are holding Don up one per bent knee, O-L-D seems pretty not bad, alright. I had Don and Mark sign the copy of the first Breaker single from 1983 that I rescued from the vintage store in the Bitchland basement (Mark intimated that I got ripped off because I paid 15 bucks but it was missing the picture sleeve) and Don wrote "Yep I'm 51!" which made me smile.
God must have smiled on Bill Peters' big Auburn indoor air festival for the benefit of the Cleveland Food Bank last night, because the weather and the streets were clear and only started switching to crummy rain about the time the show was letting out (and today everything turned back to snowy and icy and generally poopy, I got gone just in time). I am in the middle of a big fat hairy work deal right now and time is tight, but hey, it's Bill, it's charity, it's a whole bunch of bands I love and haven't had a chance to see all f00king year, so off I went, and after nearly 24 hours of mondo hassles beginning when I had to leave work at 6 pm Friday and spend three (3) hours getting home at rush hour, I arrived just in time to snag the LAST parking spot in the B-land lot and say hi to the guest of honor, Iron Ingo, before he introduced the first band. I had to be there promptly at 4 pm because the lineup this year had a bunch of my Auburn favorites playing early in the afternoon, so I did not want to miss any of them, especially Venomin James who are probably my number one CLE band these days. 'Twas good to see them n' Bill n' Chris E n' Mark n' Don n' Adam n' Sandy n' "Rockin' Angel" n' Dave P n' all the other bands who I don't see enough of. I think there were a few less people in attendance than last year's Xmas Auburn fest, but it was still a good crowd and a ship ton of food was donated so yeah, it ruled :-)
Initially I was thinking of bailing out after Breaker played at like 8 o'clock, but I decided I wanted to see the "reformed" Black Death (which is now only 1/4 black and is fronted by Sandy who is a short little white lady with a powerful voice, but "White Death" would totally ruin the concept, LOL). I daresay the dude on second guitar who I think is also the dude from Mandrake has some darn amazing loooong hair that gives Ross Dolan from Immolation a run for his money. Siki Spacek from the original Black Death showed up as a very special guest, dressed like a metal Hendrix complete with leather coat, hat, guitar, scarf and rose. He didn't sing anything with the band but danced a lot in the audience waving his guitar about dangerously and looked to be having a real good time.
Then Chris K from Exploding Lies had said the band who was closing, Maiden Voyage (an Iron Maiden tribute act, duh) were really good, so I ended up sticking around till the very very end. Unfortunately 8-9 hours of metal with no breaks on little sleep wore me clean out and by the time the second last band came on, I was pretty much reduced to sitting in a chair on the sidelines going wuhhhhhhh. But after Maiden Voyage finished, Ingo came out dressed as Eddie Maiden in a Santa suit and stumbled around onstage for a while and then threw presents from his sack into the audience, which was funny and cool, so I was glad I didn't leave early and miss it, even though I didn't manage to snag any of the free gifts and was in fact almost physically maimed by the elbows of large tall drunk dudes who jumped for the wrapped CDs and t-shirts like a gang of uncoordinated Lebrons at the net.
The only bummer was that I had to miss the aforementioned 'Sploding Lies who were playing at Now That's Crass on the other side of town about the same time as Black Death was going on. It would have been great to see those guys again too, but I guess I'll have to catch their January show instead. Oh, and that I spent all my money at the vintage store in the basement of the club buying the aforementioned Breaker 45 and a Sohio emblem and a "St. Vitus Ladies Auxiliary" embroidered patch (which likely came from some local church but doom heads will get the joke) and a black T-shirt that said BEER on the front in big white letters, that's all, just BEER, which is obviously perfect attire for so many festive occasions in my life these days, but after paying for all that I was too bahroke to buy any more beer for the rest of the night, but that was probably a good thing as I'd already had two and got sleepy enough by the end of the night sober and drinking is bad for my stomach and my anxiety and my potassium levels and anyway my fatty liver levels are up.
Postscript: Driving back gingerly over the ice to the airport, I got to hear on the radio "Winter Wonderland" in Hungarian and a Giant Eagle commercial touting some brand of sausage as "The Mother of All Meats." Saddam should have been an ad man, he'd have lived longer.


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- 19-Aug-2020 to Until Filled (CST)
- Company Relations
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Commensurate to experience
- Base + Commission
- Full Time
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Company Relations Manager
LaunchCode is a non-profit solving the tech talent gap and paving new pathways to economic opportunity through education, apprenticeships and job placement in technology. We're seeking two hyper-motivated managers to lead NASA-safety-check-level-crucial elements of our company relations program in the Philadelphia area.
Are you an earnest change-agent but also incredibly persuasive in business? Big picture strategizer with a meticulous eye for detail? Does the thought of transforming the tech hiring landscape sing to your soul? Then you, my friend, should come work here.
The Company Relations Manager leads LaunchCode's efforts to identify spectacular tech job opportunities for our candidates: hunting new leads, pitching LaunchCode's success and mission to people who have never heard of us, maintaining fruitful relationships with partner organizations, and matching employers with the candidates of their dreams. The job is fast-paced and multi-faceted. It's also super fun ' a pretty sweet deal if you ask us.
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Philadelphia.
- Execute effective business development activities including: sourcing and qualifying clients, identifying decision makers, establishing client relationships, building relationships with internal recruiters, marketing candidates, and scheduling client visits.
- Speak publicly and deliver presentations to recruit participants and hiring partners generating awareness, and ultimately, signed commitments.
- Assist in matching employer needs with suitable job candidates
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- Attend local community, industry and technical user groups
- Reports to the Market Director (located in Philadelphia)
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- Possess baller communication skills, social acuity and the ability to read people easily over the phone
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- Are highly organized and detail oriented
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Roast Peacock Recipe
Peafowl have been a premier game bird for centuries, and were often the centrepiece of royal banquets in both India and Europe.
Peafowl are essentially a very large partridge. In the area of Australia where I live there are rural areas hosting flocks of feral peafowl that have long since left their original owner's properties. They can be a pest around farmyards where they are not wanted.
I snipe the odd one with my Weihrauch HW97K air rifle from around my friendly farmer's sheds and barns. A carefully placed head shot from no more than 10 metres drops my chosen bird without fuss.
Being a lean game bird, a moist, slow cooking technique is essential. For more great Game Recipes check out this Great Cook Book boasting 300 recipes and tips for wild game!
Stuffing ingredients
- Bread
- Egg
- Onion – diced
- Apple – diced
- Garlic – diced
- Bacon – diced
- Rosemary sprigs
- Parsley – chopped
- Pepper – freshly ground
- White wine
- Chicken stock cube
Gently sauté onion, bacon and garlic
Allow to cool
Tear bread into postage stamp sized pieces. Combine with other dry ingredients.
Whisk chicken stock cube into a cup of water, then whisk in egg and add glass of white wine
Pour stock liquid slowly over dry stuffing, mixing continually until moisture satisfactory.
Stuff bird lightly – DO NOT PACK TIGHTLY
Insert several sprigs of rosemary into stuffing
Tie legs together
Roasting the bird
(3.5 kg unstuffed weight)
- Pre-heat oven to 165C
- Dust large oven bag with flour
layer onion pieces and celery in bottom of bag
- Rub bird outer skin with butter
- Season with pepper and salt
- Drape with rindless bacon
- Place bird into bag, on top of onion and celery layer
- Seal bag, then make four or five small vent holes in top of bag
- Cook for 3 hours
- Open/remove bag (save juices) and brown for 15 minutes
- Remove from oven and let stand 10 or 15 minutes
- Make gravy using oven juices & gravy powder
- Carve and serve


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The Art of Changing Perspective
A week ago I was basking in an uncharacteristically sunny February day and took a last minute adventure out to Port Townsend for a few days because it's one of my favorite places to spend time with my camera. Port Townsend is one of my happy places. It's a small town with lots of boats and water and in some ways reminds me of my visits to New England when I lived on the East Coast. Monday morning roared to life. I was full of energy, up at 5:00am and on a 6:00am ferry so I could get to town in time to catch a little of the golden hour. I basked in the sun, walked along the marina docks and found inspiration from reflections.
I love the way reflections make you look at things differently. How the water becomes a mirror, but with gentle movement that softens the harsh "lens" we we normally see things through. Hard angles become soft, flowing curves. Gentle to the eyes and soul.
Reflections are a good lesson in changing perspective.
If you turn slightly, take a few steps to the side, look closer, or step back things change.
You see more of one thing or less of another. Colors change. Shapes alter.
You have control of what you see by moving and changing your perspective.
Just like I did in the images above.
It's Monday again and today, well, it's not sunny. I didn't start the day with a roar. I'm not out surrendering to my wanderlust. I'm staring at a computer monitor. I'm restless. I need to change my perspective it seems to find the inspiration that is before me.
How are you feeling today? Is it time to turn slightly, take a few steps to the side, look closer, or step back to find some inspiration?
Life, photography…sometimes it's all about the art of changing perspective.
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