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Helaine Olen, Contributor
I like to write and report on subjects where life meets money.
One of the most depressing evenings I have ever spent in my life was at a Mary Kay Cosmetics shopping party.
The invite came from a mutual acquaintance of the saleswoman, in a telephone call begging me to attend the event . The make-up purveyor was a friend of hers, returning to work after several years at home with her child. It sounded empowering but there was a back-story — of course. There is always a back story. The woman's husband had lost his job, and there was a sudden need to bring in income. So, hello Mary Kay. The party I was to attend was her professional debut.
When I arrived at the designated party site, there were only four other women present. The newly minted Mary Kay seller was nervous. As she applied foundation, lipstick, blush, various eye shadows and mascara, she mentioned a bit too frequently that it was for sale. You could feel her desperation to move the merchandise.When the time came to make our purchases, all of us attendees looked at one another out of the corner of our eyes and, one by one, purchased a few items, clearly feeling obliged to do so. It was like giving money to charity, but without getting the benefit of the I.R.S. tax deduction.
I thought about this evening while reading journalist Virginia Sole-Smith's heartbreaking look at the world of Mary Kay Cosmetics saleswomen in the August issue of Harper's. Sole-Smith spoke with everyone from single mothers to former corporate workers, to reveal the truth behind the pretty pink mask of Mary Kay. The company promises their recruits riches, but everything from class action lawsuits to SEC filings reveals that for most sellers, it rarely works out that way. What's really going on is that would-be saleswoman are encouraged to invest in "product" by other saleswomen, who will then get a cut of all resulting purchases. Not surprisingly, most end up with little more than credit card debt and boxes of rapidly expiring make-up for their troubles.
The name for this sort of business model is multilevel marketing and Mary Kay is one of many. Companies ranging from Amway to Nu Skin work under a similar framework. Many consider them to be little more than a legal version of a pyramid scheme, yet the economically desperate ignore warnings posted by others ranging from personal finance experts to former salesmen and saleswomen, begging them to stay away. (It's worth noting that prominent short-seller David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital has recently gone after Herbalife, yet another company that operates in this matter, claiming shaky financial disclosures, and wanting to know whom exactly is buying the product besides those selling it.) Economic bad times, however, have been good for Mary Kay. As Sole-Smoth reports, the company has dramatically increased the size of its sales force over the past decade, in tandem with rising income inequality and unemployment.
Well said!
Bravo…I agree, the author bases her piece on her experienc with an unexperienced, and (doing one of her first classes without her coach). untrained consultant. Lets face it regardless of the field or profession there will be bad apples in every bunch and bad trainers but you have got to be an idiot to think you can be in business any business without inventory or capital! Every big business started small without capital or inventory you fail period….ever go to Publix and have them deliver your food a week later? Oh and she mentioned losses retail stores, grocery stores, resturants they suffer inventory loss daily! There are advantages and disadvanges to working from home. From home I don't suffer the retail theft of a store front business but I have to go out and get my customers rather than have them come to me. The author should have spoken to the women and men who have found that Mary Kay is an Awesome Company. …6yrs and counting….I love my Mary Kay!
Who cares what her other work says and who cares about her credibility? This article is pathetic. I am in the restaurant business and pretty much 50% of all new restaurants fail. If you write an article from the perspective of the losers who have failed you are going to make the whole business seem like a sham. If you write an article from my point of view as a success, the business seems like a great business. Same with something like Mary Kay. Tell a losers story and the company looks bad. Tell a winners story and the company looks great. Either way, there is no excuse for a bashing article like this.
We get that Helaine was embarrassed for her friend. We can all relate to the "first time" nervousness and a whole lot of people can now relate to her friend's "desperation". Helaine could have just as easily focused on the fact that her friend was actually taking action and DOing something about her situation and she could have been proud that her friend actually did something that so few ever even attempt – start her own business. And before succumbing to the myths and misperceptions relating to Mary Kay and / or the network marketing industry readers might be served by reading any or all of the following; The New Professionals by Dr Richard King, Cash Flow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki, The New Business School by Robert Kiyosaki, The Thrid Wave by Richard Poe or The Next Millionaires by Paul Zane Pilzer – all of which provide an outsiders view of the industry and what it really is and can do.
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Many multi-level marketing companies like Mary Kay (and it IS a MLM–the only way to advance to higher levels is to recruit other consultants which defines these companies) provide income disclosures in an attempt to avoid being taken down by the Federal Trade Commission for making income claims. They all show similar numbers–98-99% of distributors will not make back what they put in or will lose money after deducting all the expenses involved to "qualify" to get paid under the MLM compensation plans.
Most MLMs require distributors to purchase products automatically each month, and to make certain sales quotas each month to get paid anything from the company. In Mary Kay this is slightly different in that consultants are pushed to buy lots of inventory frequently because of constant product changes and being told they won't sell if they don't have a store of products. Once consultants pester the crap out of their friends and family to buy, they have a very difficult time finding anyone else to sell to, hence shelves of products gathering dust.
These companies prey on the hopes and dreams of men and women alike and deliver nothing but wasted time, potential debt, and a loss at the end of the year on the schedule C for 99%.
I think this article paints a very dismal picture of mlm marketing. Some companies are probably much better to work for than others, and no company in the mlm or non mlm world offer a perfect working opportunity. MLM is for those that are good at networking, and those who want to work for themselves and stop trading time for money. Of course, if you start in a desperate situation like the woman mentioned in your article is is destined to fail. However, people that can take the time and have patience to learn and work the system have a very real opportunity to make money.
My first business out of college was a Mary Kay business. I had a lot of credit card debt, but I did learn a crucial lesson. How to warm chatter and how to run a very simple business. This has helped me OVER AND OVER again. Did I need 3,000 worth of lipstick and blush? No! But what I took away was extremely valuable in my working life later on.
I was in two department stores last week (hey, shoes are on sale!) and in both cases was ambushed by the saleswomen at the cosmetics counter. Maybe they needed to make a quota. Maybe sales were bad. But I can't recall ever being so aggressively dragged over to a counter before to "see somethat that's really incredible" before. And, no, I didn't buy anything.
The cosmetics industry is doing well. So what's the deal?
It's really unnecesssary to debate the typical "blather" that constitutes an arguement in behalf of the protectionist fringe "lookin'out" for those too weak to look out for themselves (in this case… women… wow, I was thinking that they take pretty good care of their own business interests. Too bad the author thinks otherwise…) The rationale is so totally non-sensical.
Case in point. "(It's worth noting that prominent short-seller David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital has recently gone after Herbalife, yet another company that operates in this matter, claiming shaky financial disclosures, and wanting to know whom exactly is buying the product besides those selling it.)" Einhorn did no such thing. The media sensationalized the the "event". Bloggers, or self-described "opinionated dabblers", then irresponsibly twisted the nature of the call, as in this article. Get the facts straight. Maybe you will develop some real talent that way.


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Some scientists and physicians suggest that aging is a 'disease'. This is not a fair description. Aging is not a disease but part of the process of life itself! You cannot reverse aging but you can help slow it down to an optimal level which nature intended.
This is a subject of much debate and disagreement. Some scientists claim extraordinary times…200+ years. However, this is really in the realm of science fiction.
The position of Xtend-Life is that it is possible to live to the projected maximum human life span of 120 years. To achieve this, your life has to be well balanced! In other words, your lifestyle, your diet, the amount of exercise you do, the environment you live in and your nutrient intake have to be as close as possible to optimal.
PLUS, you have to aim for inner peace or, at least avoid excess stress in your life.
As a nutritional / supplement company, we at Xtend-Life naturally focus on what your body needs to ensure optimal nutrient intake to avoid degenerative disease. It is one of the most important components to living a long life free from degenerative disease. By ensuring that you have an adequate supply of the CORRECT nutrients, and by ensuring your body is in the best condition to accept and metabolise those nutrients, you can help slow down four of the main causes of aging.
By addressing these 4 components of aging you have a better chance of avoiding the 5th component of aging and degenerative disease which is hormonal deregulation.
Xtend-Life provides the best anti aging supplements and products to help you slow down these 4 components. Xtend-Life also provides the best type of supplement to ensure that your body is able to absorb the nutrients from your diet and from your supplements more optimally, with reduced stress on your digestive system (one of the most important systems in your body).
There is also a 6th component, the digestive system. If this is imbalanced, under continual stress, storing excess toxins, and not able to function at its best it can be the root cause to most future degenerative disease, as well as many common symptoms such as aches and pains, tiredness, bad skin, bloating, and more.
In this webpage we shall review all of these components and show how they can be effectively addressed.
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They are simple molecules with an electron missing. In an effort to become 'whole' again they seek out other chemical structures in our bodies from where they can steal an electron.
After they 'acquire' an electron the chemical structure/tissue from where they 'stole' that electron is left seriously damaged!
Free radicals in small and controlled quantities are OK and indeed are helpful in everyday metabolism and they take part in normal reactions in the body. The problems start when the production of these free radicals increases and then get out of control.
Oxidation is unavoidable! So long as we breathe oxygen there will be oxidation in our body and thus the creation of free radicals will always continue!
In an ideal world with no pollution, perfect diet and no stress, the level of free radical activity would be 'normal' and they would not be a serious problem and we would live to a ripe old age as the Hunza's and other isolated groups of people used to.
BUT…that is not the case! Instead, we are subjected to air pollution, second hand smoke, lack of nutrients in our diet, artificial radiation, toxins in food and we are inadvertently exposed to a wide range of toxic chemicals in our daily lives. (Even in our furniture)!
Collectively this is bad news for those of us living in the 'civilized' world.
There are three ways to minimize the damage from free radicals:
In simple terms they voluntarily give one of their electrons to a free radical molecule! Anti-oxidants can do this without hurting themselves. It is nature's way of keeping the oxidation process in check. Oxidation is a critical tool for nature. If it did not occur then nothing would degrade or decompose.
But, it must be kept in balance. Three or four decades ago free radicals were not so much as a problem for two reasons.
'Experts' who suggest that it is possible to get enough anti-oxidants from diet to control excess free radical activity are just sticking their 'heads in the sand' and not facing reality.
Today we face a double 'whammy'…the generation of free radicals at a rate which has never before been experienced by the human race, and the depletion of anti-oxidants from our food supply.
There are literally hundreds of anti-oxidants, all with varying levels of potency. For example, the common vitamins A, C and E are all anti-oxidants, but they are quite weak, likewise selenium. They are all necessary but they don't hold a 'candle' to a really potent anti-oxidant such as L-Glutathione.
The body can produce L-Glutathione (providing your internal systems are functioning OK and it is given the necessary precursors) but if possible it is desirable to supplement with it directly.
However, supplementation with L-Glutathione is not effective in most supplements for two reasons. One is that it has to be taken in the special 'reduced' form. This is a smaller molecular size as the 'normal' L-Glutathione will not pass through the intestinal walls into the blood stream. This reduced form is a lot more expensive than the normal L-Glutathione and few manufacturers use it.
The second reason is that it must be protected as it passes through the stomach before being released in the upper intestine. This is the only place that L-Glutathione when taken orally can be effective. This means that the supplement must be in the form of an enteric coated tablet and the nutrient released in the upper intestine.
Total Balance uses enteric coating technology AND the special reduced form of L-Glutathione.
All of these, and more are in Total Balance…
Fortunately the Xtend-Life Total Balance anti aging supplement range addresses ALL these issues, and Kiwi-Klenz (formerly Digesten-K) helps this process to begin by ensuring the nutrients are fully absorbed.
In order to appreciate the problems associated with glycation there are some basic biological facts that you need to be aware of.
Firstly, the role that proteins play in your body!
Proteins are valuable biological molecules which are found in almost every part of your body and have a variety of functions. They are present inside the cells making the life of the cell possible. Without them you would not survive as these proteins are needed to carry oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.
Proteins are made up of strings of different amino acids. To function properly they need to be 'free agents'. In other words they need to remain as singular molecules to move around and perform their tasks.
So far, so good…
However, proteins have 'enemies' that they are exposed to every day. These 'enemies' are in the form of…glucose molecules, sugars, and similar chemicals known as aldehydes. All these molecules can be referred to loosely as glycating agents.
These 'enemies' try to attach themselves to protein molecules. When they do this it is the start of a dangerous situation. Why? Well, when the glycating agent attaches itself to a protein molecule the 'combined molecule' is a bit like a particle floating around with a bit of superglue stuck to it.
If that bit of 'glue' comes into contact with another protein then that combined molecule may then attach itself to that 'free agent' protein in a process referred to as 'cross linking'.
Cross linking is BAD…with a capital 'B'
The reason why this cross linking is so bad is because now instead of having two good proteins to help the overall health of your body and prevent premature aging, you now have what is referred to by bio-chemists as a 'grotesque' molecule known as an AGE which is short for Advanced Glycation End-products.
These AGEs are real troublemakers! They move around the body binding to cells and causing them to produce a number of poisonous chemicals plus other toxic by-products. AGEs also increase the formation of amyloid beta which is a toxic material found in the brains of older people and abundant in Alzheimers and dementia patients.
As well, AGEs stimulate the production of free radicals which in turn can create more aldehydes which in turn stimulates more glycation…and so, a vicious cycle can continue to accelerate UNLESS you are aware of it and do all that you can to slow down this process which causes aging and degenerative disease!
How can you protect yourself against Glycation and the formation of AGEs?
There are three actions that you can take:
The first action is self explanatory. The next two are fortunately possible thanks to recent scientific discoveries using a dipeptide known as Carnosine.
It has two unique abilities.
No other natural substance has yet been discovered that can perform this task, other than Carnosine. Vitamins such as C and E although helpful for free radicals do nothing to help prevent glycation! Same applies to other anti-oxidants.
You may be asking yourself why consumers in general are not being made more aware of glycation? The answer to this is that Carnosine is a very expensive nutrient and as yet still not common in supplements. We have been using it in our anti aging Total Balance product for eight years. In fact, we were one of the first supplement companies in the world to begin using it for this purpose.
Like so many nutrients there is no real evidence to support the premise 'more is better'. The generally accepted effective dose rate is 50 – 150mgs per day. We use 100mgs in a daily dose of Total Balance anti aging supplement. As with most nutrients carnosine works better when taken in synergy with a wide range of other nutrients.
If you wish to do all you can to protect yourself against glycation and the damage it can cause then you should supplement with Carnosine every day. (In the correct form) Remember that it takes time to build up the protection and to undo damage which has already occurred in your body.
Because it works best in combination with other nutrients it is best not to take Carnosine on its own. Besides, glycation is only one of the components in the four main causes of aging and degenerative disease.
You must also address:
"Without methylation you would die in just a few days!"
If your body's methylation is not working at an optimal level it will translate into many different health problems and will accelerate your aging process.
In simple terms it is a process in which certain chemicals called 'methyl groups' are added to various constituents of proteins, DNA and other molecules. These are needed to keep them in good 'working' condition.
For example, if the antidepressant, 'feel-good' brain chemical serotonin is not methylated it will become inactive which in turns leads to depression! This is just one of the many 'chemicals' in the body that need to be methylated and if they are not can lead to serious health consequences.
Probably the most important methylation process is when it is applied to homocysteine! Homocysteine is a by product of an important amino acid methionine and is what remains when methionine is used to methylate your proteins and DNA. Homocysteine needs to be methylated to convert it back to methionine. If this process does not happen your body is in for some serious trauma.
Homocysteine is implicated in:
But the above is only part of the methylation 'story'….
Methylation of certain parts of your DNA can switch off unnecessary genes and prevent abnormal DNA division. This means that these abnormalities are not passed on to future generations of cells…a most important component in successful aging.
As we age the methylation processes in our bodies start getting 'tired' and become less efficient with a resulting build up of homocysteine, DNA damage and the development of other flow on effects such as depression.
Therefore, if you don't take steps to ensure balanced methylation then any hope of a long life free of degenerative diseases is only a remote possibility.
As with everything related to successful aging, methylation must be balanced. Too much can be as bad as too little. Fortunately your body will balance your methylation processes providing that you give it the 'fuel' to perform the task.
There are three groups of compounds that are helpful in methylation with varying levels of efficacy. They are the B Vitamins, B6, B12 and folic acid, Tri-Methyl-Glycine TMG, (also known as Betaine), and SAMe.
The B Vitamins are important but more in the capacity of co-factors rather than being a solution for methylation in their own right. This is because as we get older these vitamins tend to become a bit 'sluggish' and as such progressively less effective.
By far the most effective methylating agent is SAMe which stands for S-Adenosyl-Methionine and is a natural chemical found in all living cells. It is formed in the body by combining the amino acid methionine and ATP (adenosine triphosphate). The science confirming the effectiveness of SAMe as the best methylating agent is indisputable.
It can be taken as a supplement but it is not readily available for two reasons. One is that it MUST be taken in enteric coated form because SAMe is particularly susceptible to stomach acids and two that it is very expensive. We use it in our Neuro-Natural anti aging supplements which are enteric coated and we will be incorporating it in our next generation of Total Balance later this year. (Our Total Balance products are all enteric coated as well)
However, all Total Balance anti aging products still have effective methylating agents in the form of:
The addition of SAMe in the next generation of Total Balance will just further enhance the existing methylating abilities of the current products.
Do not forget that Methylation is only one important component. There are four key components in protecting DNA and aging successfully, free from degenerative disease.
The others are:
Total Balance addresses all four issues.
As with the other three concerns… (free radicals, glycation and methylation), the cause of inflammation cannot be narrowed down to one thing only. All four issues are interrelated!
If it is not controlled, inflammation will wreak havoc in your body. In fact, some scientists believe that chronic inflammation is the cause of most age related damage. This is because excessive inflammation causes toxic chemicals which eat away body tissues, thus leading to heart disease, dementia, arthritis and diabetes just to mention a few.
For example, let's take MDA (malondialdehyde). MDA is a dangerous chemical byproduct formed in your body as a result of the action of free radicals on the fatty membranes of your cells. It is a major factor in the production of AGEs from glycation. This same chemical, MDA, is also implicated in inflammation.
This perhaps helps show you how nothing works in isolation!
Using the example of MDA… If you reduce the free radicals in your body through the use of anti-oxidants then you will reduce the oxidation of your cell membranes which will in turn reduce the formation of MDA which in turn will reduce glycation and thus the formation of AGEs…and this will help reduce inflammation. In other words...cut the supply line.
However, it is not possible to control all the free radicals so no matter how many anti-oxidants you take MDA is still going to form…and will continue to attempt to produce AGEs which in turn can contribute to inflammation. So, this is why it is so important to take Carnosine in addition to anti-oxidants in order to minimize the formation of AGEs.
But…not all AGEs can be avoided and by extension not all inflammation can be avoided either, so you have to ensure that you address inflammation in ADDITION to the above mentioned three concerns!
To demonstrate this further…a component of inflammation is excitotoxicity. If allowed to 'continue' the result is the death of brain cells leading to strokes and dementia. Excitotoxicity occurs when brain cells get overexcited due to excess glutamate in the diet. MSG and other flavor enhancers are the culprits here and should be kept to a minimum in your diet.
Fortunately Carnosine can protect against excessive excitotoxicity.
Another seriously dangerous chemical associated with chronic inflammation is tumour necrosis factor (TNF). TNF actively promotes the degeneration of your brain and nerves! It is activated by a combination of free radicals and AGEs.
Some Doctors and marketers on the internet promote Omega 3 fish oil as the answer to inflammation. There is no doubt that the anti-inflammatory component of Omega 3 fish oils are certainly very helpful in reducing the impact of inflammation…but, it is only dealing with one component of the much broader picture of inflammation.
Key nutrients that can work in synergy with Omega 3 fish oil to reduce inflammation and the damage from it are:
(all of these are present in Total Balance)
One of the biggest challenges we have at Xtend-Life is trying to explain to customers how Total Balance works. Unfortunately most consumers have been 'educated' that free radicals are the biggest concern in any wellness or anti-aging program. Lately that 'education' has been expanded by marketers of fish oils, to include inflammation.
It takes more that one nutrient to get a result in just one part of this very complex equation. Each part has to be addressed from multiple angles, and EVERY part of the equation also needs to be dealt with.
There is a reason why we have 75- 85 nutrients in our Total Balance range! Each nutrient is there for a reason and has been carefully integrated. The individual components of each nutrient have also been studied and sometimes the component of that nutrient other than the common active ingredient in it, is what is wanted for a specific function.
Hopefully this series of explanations about free radicals, glycation, methylation and inflammation will help give you a better understanding of what you need to do in order to give your body the best possible protection against degenerative disease and thus enjoy vibrant health as nature intended…
…but is so hard to achieve in modern times without a helping hand from anti aging products such as Xtend-Life's Total Balance...
Kiwi-Klenz (formerly Digesten-K) also plays a large part in helping to avoid inflammation in the body. The digestive system is at the centre of all other body processes. If this isn't working effectively, all other body systems and organs may be effected, and many undergo undue pressure and additional stress. This in itself can lead to excess or early aging. It is vital to keep your digestive system in the best state, functioning consistently and calmly. Kiwi-Klenz (formerly Digesten-K) provides prebiotics, phenolic compounds and vital enzymes to allow this to happen and is a vital part of the beginnings of an anti-aging process. You can find out more about this whole process on our Kiwi-Klenz (formerly Digesten-K) product pages.
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) by injection has been touted as being the proverbial 'fountain of youth'. It is available only by prescription. This injection contains a synthetically produced hormone identical to human growth hormone.
It became popular after a study by Dr Daniel Rudeman, which was published in the New England Journal. This study found that over a short period of time there were improvements in the obvious signs of aging in most of the subjects participating. Some 'experts' suggested it was equivalent to turning back the clock by 20 years.
However, it was a short study and most of the participants ultimately withdrew. Dr Rudeman is long deceased.
Whereas HGH injections have applications in specific cases where the patients' own natural production of HGH is impaired, it is not the 'fountain of youth' originally suggested and indeed has possible dangerous implications for healthy adults.
HGH injections have many potential side effects. Amongst others these include:
The use of HGH injections also has the potential to shut down your own natural production of HGH. Should this happen, once your injections are discontinued, you are left with no natural HGH production resulting in a rapid deterioration of all your organs along with accelerated aging.
Over recent years a Homeopathic form of HGH has been marketed extensively. These Homeopathic supplements contain synthesized HGH in minute quantities (around 1/200,000th of the dose used in the original studies by Danial Rudeman who was actually using injectable HGH in his study).
Most scientists believe that these products cannot possibly work because, if taken sublingually (dissolved under the tongue), the HGH molecule is simply too large to get through the membranes of your mouth and, if taken orally, the molecule would not survive the passage to the stomach.
Many unscrupulous companies market HGH in this form, misleading customers with unrelated studies believing this to be enough to persuade them that a homeopathic 'spray' version is the solution. However, again scientists warn that this will be ineffective because the molecule is so sensitive it could not survive in such a form.
There are NO studies supporting the efficacy of these prepartions.
The marketers of the homeopathic HGH products are not the only ones to mislead the consumer about the 'benefits' of their products. There is another group that use the results of Dr Rudeman's short study and relate it to a totally different product. These products are known as...
HGH precursors, which are a cocktail of amino acids and are sold globally as supplemental products.
High doses of these amino acids can and do raise your levels of HGH temporarily which is measured by Insulin Growth Factor - 1 (IGF-1)…IF you are still young. But they become less effective as you reach the age of 40 and most people over 50 get limited if any benefit.
Some promoters of these products show convincing graphs of increases in IGF-1 levels. However, what is withheld is the information that these levels can and do fall back to original levels after a few months... and often end up lower than what they were before starting the program.
This potentially has serious long-term negative effects.
HGH is NOT a 'fountain of youth' and as indicated above could actually be detrimental to your health.
You can maintain high natural levels of HGH without taking either HGH in injectable form or as high dose amino acid precursors…and it can be done naturally whilst enhancing your overall health.
As proof of this have a look at the HGH levels of Warren Matthews, the Chairman of Xtend-Life, who does not take any hormones of any sort but instead follows the protocol recommended by Xtend-Life and yet when is was 54 he still had HGH levels of an average healthy 25 year old (readings were taken at the end of the 2002, after two years on Xtend-Life Total Balance Mens Plus).


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15.2% alc., 800 cases, $80. A barrel selection of some of the best lots from the vintage. Only 8% of the grapes from Gowan Creek made it into this wine. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose opens slowly in the glass to reveal aromas of black cherries, black raspberries and subtle oak. Delicious black cherry core that is sappy and mouth coating, offering a striking impression on the mid palate and generous finish. The tannins are firm and prominent and oak plays a significant role on the palate. This is a husky wine with very charming fruit crafted in the typical Goldeneye manner. Done well in its style. Very good. Reviewed June 23, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Goldeneye Gowan Creek Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., pH 3.73, TA 0.52, 1,000 cases, $80, released March 1, 2012. Gowan Creek is the home of Goldeneye winery. Aged 16 months in 70% new and 30% second vintage French oak. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Rich, dense and heady, featuring intense, dark berry and black currant flavors, a muscular backbone of tannin, and oak-driven accents of toast and caramel. Not particularly to my taste, but well made in its style. Very good. Reviewed June 24, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Goldeneye Gowan Creek Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 1,090 cases, $80. This vineyard is 10 miles north of Goldeneye's Confluence Vineyard where there is more fog. 8 clones of Pinot Noir. More than 100 barrel lots are evaluated three different times in blind tastings over the course of a year to discover lots that are unmistakably Gowan. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Intensely fragrant with aromas of black cherries, black currants and blackberries with oak-driven accents. Oak-kissed array of dark fruit flavors, moderately rich and dense, wrapped in firm, mildly astringent tannins, finishing long and lush. A little withdrawn and needs more time to integrate the oak. Still solid the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Very good. Reviewed June 24, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Goldeneye Winery Gowan Creek Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., pH 3.66, 990, $55. Released March 2010. Planted to 8 clones of Pinot Noir tailored to specific sites and soils in the vineyard which is located on Highway 128 in the heart of the Anderson Valley. Aged 16 months in 97% new and 3% second vintage French oak barrels. · Deeply colored in the glass. Restrained aromas of dark cherries, berries and toasted oak lead to a plethora of fresh berry fruit offered in a hedonistic style that saturates the palate. A very tasty sipping wine that leaves a lasting impression of fruit on the lengthy finish. The high percentage of new oak is nicely integrated. Goldeneye Pinot Noirs are intended to make a statement and this one definitely accomplishes the goal. Very good. Reviewed June 8, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Goldeneye Gowan Creek Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., 75. Released March 1, 2009. This vineyard is 2 miles north of the Confluence Vineyard and receives more fog. Planted to 8 different Pinot Noir clones matched to site and soil type. Average sugar at harvest was 27.0º Brix. Aged in 77% new medium toast French oak for 16 months. · Deep reddish-violet color. Very attractive heady aromas of earth-kissed cherries and berries with a whiff of oak and herbs. Rich and intense dark berry and plum fruit front and center highlighted by herbs and oak. Feral and gamy with plenty of tannic power and a bit of heat on the finish. A voluptuous wine that delivers more power than nuance. Tasted twice on two occasions. Reviewed May 26, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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By Mike Harrington
BOSTON -- The Sabres have to be quicker on the draw. That's become plainly obvious this season. But it could really be a major issue tonight.
Buffalo enters the game last in the NHL in faceoff percentage at 42 percent -- and the Boston Bruins are No. 1 at 60.7 percent. There's been plenty of chatter on Twitter in recent days over how significant the Sabres' troubles in the circle really are. I say it's one key problem to the season (although I would list lack of secondary scoring and poor play along the blueline as bigger trouble spots).
(*I acknowledge a decent argument can be made that six games is a small sample size, although I remind you it's already 12.5 percent of the season. And it also can be pointed out that the numbers might even out a little bit as well because 42 percent is historically bad; the last-place team in the league has never been under 44 percent since 1998.).
Let's start by comparing the two teams' numbers. The NHL lists faceoffs in wins-losses format so a team or player that's, say, 20-25 has won 20 and lost 25 and is NOT 20 OUT OF 25 (Going 20-25 essentially means 20 of 45).
Overall 219-142 (60.7 percent)
Home 145-99 (59.4)
Road 74-43 (63.2)
Even strength 166-104 (61.5)
Power play 26-12 (68.4)
Penalty kill 27-26 (50.9)
Key players
Rich Peverly 33-16 (67.3)
Patrice Bergeron 76-40 (65.5)
Chris Kelly 40-25 (61.5)
David Krejci 46-34 (57.5)
Overall 155-214 (42.0)
Home 92-105 (46.7)
Road 63-109 (36.6)
Even strength 129-162 (44.3)
Power play 18-16 (52.9)
Penalty kill 8-36 (18.1---YIKES!!)
Key players
Steve Ott 30-18 (62.5)
Mikhail Grigorenko 17-24 (41.5)
Tyler Ennis 28-43 (39.4)
Cody Hodgson 44-72 (37.9)
Jochen Hecht 17-35 (32.7)
Lots of folks (correctly I may add) have said to me they don't care about the brute numbers, that the faceoffs only really matter in the defensive zone. I don't agree as Tyler Ennis lost a faceoff at center ice last week at Carolina and it resulted in a second goal in nine seconds. But even assuming that theory to be true, the Sabres don't measure up.
Here's how the Sabres break down in faceoffs in the offensive, defensive and neutral zones:
Player Offensive Defensive Neutral
Ott 16-6 8-8 6-4
Hodgson 16-22 14-27 14-23
Ennis 8-13 8-8 12-22
Hecht 1-6 8-22 8-12
Grigorenko 6-10 4-4 7-10
Others 7-8 4-7 8-7
Totals 54-65 46-76 55-78
I realize you can twist numbers any way you want, but there's no way you're winning many hockey games when you can't even win 38 percent of the draws in your own zone. Just off the top of my head, I can come up with three goals (at Toronto, the game-winner at home vs. Carolina and the Leafs' third goal Tuesday) that came directly off such losses. There might be more
Yes, there are secondary issues after the puck is dropped (Thomas Vanek taking a long route to the point on the Carolina goal by Jay Harrison, for instance). Sometimes a goaltender flubs a save like Ryan Miller did when Grigorenko lost a draw and Cody Franson scored Tuesday. But ultimately, you don't succeed if you're spending an inordinate amount of time chasing the puck trying to get it back.
"It's not just dropping the puck and hoping to win it," Ott told me today in TD Garden. "It took a lot of years to be good at, be successful in the dot. That's where our young center men keep working on it to be successful every day. That's where you get your percentages. You find out guys strengths, learn your own strengths.
"The faceoff battle, winning the dot, is key. We have a strong task ahead of us. We need to find a way to be more successful to start with pucks rather than chasing it and burning 15 seconds after every draw. It's grabbing confidence. You learn your technique and hope to learn something that works against righties, works against lefties and makes you successful."
"There's skill and technique in it but like a lot of aspects of the game, when you're feeling good and timing is on and you win a few in the circle, you feel good," said Boston's Kelly. "When you lose a few, it snowballs and can get in your head. Get an early point, early good shifts and you feel good the rest of the night. Same in the circle."
My thoughts from studying the numbers:
1). The Sabres need to use Ott in the circle a lot, like they said they were going to in the offseason. He won all nine of his offensive zone draws the first four games, struggled to a 1-8 overall mark in Washington and then roared back Tuesday to go 16-3 against the Leafs.
2). They need to consider Jason Pominville more when the top line is on the ice in place of Hodgson, especially in their own end.
3). Anyone think Grigorenko is their second-best faceoff man? Wonder if in any small way that helped their decision to keep him.
4). Hecht as a good faceoff guy is a myth. Going 8-22 in your own end is a joke and look at the Sabres' numbers when they're short-handed. Just 18 percent?
Be sure to follow our live blog tonight. I'll keep you updated on the numbers in the circle.
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When Apple releases a new product, they tend to surprise the heck out of people, even the devoted Apple-watchers who have spent the last few months riffling through garbage dumpsters at One Infinite Loop.
Microsoft, on the other hand, can't stop talking about products that are mere glimmers in someone's eye. Testers outside the company were using .NET for years before it finally shipped.
So, which is right? Should you talk endlessly about your products under development, in hopes of building buzz, or should you hold off until you've got something ready to go?
Fog Creek's default policy so far has been Absolute Radio Silence. At times, I've considered changing that policy. After all, why not open up our complete development process to the world, let everybody peek in the windows and see what's going on? There's nothing to hide!
In my personal life, I have a policy lifted from Marlon Brando, playing a mob boss in The Freshman: "Every word I say, by definition, is a promise." The best way to avoid breaking promises is not to make any, and that's as good a reason as I need not to talk about future versions of our products. There are four other reasons for this in software development.
Competition. I'm not overly paranoid about competition, but as soon as you have competition that's paying attention to what you do, if you discuss features that haven't shipped yet, you're handing them an opportunity. If you keep your mouth shut until you ship, you will be guaranteed at least half a year without competition before everyone else matches that cool new feature.
Underpromise and overdeliver. When you tell a customer or potential customer you're going to add a feature, they will inevitably imagine that the feature will do all kinds of things that it may not actually do. When you tell someone about the upcoming clam steaming feature, no matter how careful you are to delimit what it actually does, they will inevitably spin elaborate fantasies about how it cures baldness and warts and has a telepathic user interface. When you finally deliver something, they are bound to be disappointed. This can only hurt.
Flexibility. If you want to keep your promises, you can't talk about upcoming features and release dates unless you're willing to lock into them. This may eliminate flexibility that you need later when Murphy strikes. And if you don't keep your promises, you've ruined something that's very hard to get back: your reputation.
Simplicity. If your policy is Radio Silence, every employee understands it and can follow it. If your policy is in any way complicated, nobody is sure what to do and things leak.
Doesn't advance buzz and publicity help? I don't know. A little, but not as much as nonadvance publicity. I'm inclined to think that publicity that comes out when you can't actually buy the product is 90% wasted. Remember that incredibly big burst of Segway publicity about a year ago? With Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs talking about how "IT" was going to revolutionize the entire universe? Cities would be reconfigured. OK, so, we all talked about the Segway, but nobody could buy one, so it's not clear that it was publicity well-spent. And it certainly seems like the same amount of publicity would have helped more if it appeared when every Walmart has Segways in stock.
One purported advantage of talking about your products under development is to get early feedback. But honestly, you don't need feedback from the entire world. Look at the poor Chandler guys; they started talking about their product before any design was done and immediately got buried under such a deluge of feedback just managing it all was impossible. Now everybody thinks Chandler is going to be All Things to Everybody. Quite a lot to live up to. I've found that you can get just as good feedback from a few hundred carefully selected customers. The other 800,000 people that send you suggestions might be sending good suggestions, but you already heard them, so they aren't adding value. (By the way, Chandler did exactly the right thing, since they are an open source project. They don't care if competitors use their ideas, and at this stage it's worth sifting through everybody's crazy feature requests if that's the price of attracting more volunteers to write the code.)
A lot of times customers and potential customers come to me and say, "FogBUGZ (or CityDesk) is almost perfect for my needs. But I need a salad spinner. When are you going to have a salad spinner? Will the next release have a salad spinner?" To these people I have to say, "I don't know. We might, or we might not. If you really can't live without a salad spinner, I'm afraid you'll have to go somewhere else." OK, maybe we lose a sale or two by refusing to indulge in the vaporware habit. I'm a patient man, and Fog Creek is profitable so I don't need the cash. Next year we'll have salad spinners, and I won't lose the sale. It's better than selling you something that doesn't fit your needs and having you get pissed off at me, or getting a reputation as being unable to deliver.
You're reading Joel on Software, stuffed with years and years of completely raving mad articles about software development, managing software teams, designing user interfaces, running successful software companies, and rubber duckies.
I'm Joel Spolsky, co-founder of Fog Creek Software, a New York company that proves that you can treat programmers well and still be highly profitable. Programmers get private offices, free lunch, and work 40 hours a week. Customers only pay for software if they're delighted. We make Trello, which lets you organize anything, together, FogBugz, enlightened issue tracking software for bug tracking, and Kiln, which provides distributed version control and code reviews. I'm also the co-founder and CEO of Stack Exchange. More about me.


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Doctor Who, possibly the world's most iconic sci-fi show, celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. We decided to honor this milestone the best way we know how: with a celebration of our favorite women from each Doctor's tenure on the show. This certainly isn't a complete list of all the hottest ladies who've ever traveled in the TARDIS, so make sure to tell us your favorite companions in the comments.
SARA KINGDOM (JEAN MARSH): The First Doctor was a little before our time, but when we revisited these episodes the babe who immediately jumped out at us was Sara Kingdom, played by Jean Marsh, a badass Space Security Service agent who took on the Daleks while rocking a tight jumpsuit. Check out some classic moments in the fan-made tribute video below.
ZOE HERIOT (WENDY PADBURY): The Second Doctor had a few foxy female companions, but we always crushed most on petite Zoe Heriot (Wendy Padbury). Zoe was a scientist from the 21st century, though she usually rocked Mod style (and the occasional shiny jumpsuit), and even though she was a human she may actually have been cleverer than the Doctor, as she demonstrates in this video:
SARAH JANE SMITH (ELIZABETH SLADEN): One of the Doctor's most iconic companions, and the only one to get her own spinoff, is journalist Sarah Jane Smith (the late Elizabeth Sladen), who spanned both the Third and Fourth Doctors' eras. In the next video you see Sarah holding her own against the Doctor.
LEELA (LOUISE JAMESON): Leela, short for Leelandredloomsagwinaechegesima, was a warrior woman from a regressed human tribe living on the Doctor's home planet of Gallifrey. Her skimpy outfit first got our attention, but her badass status (she's great with her crossbow) is what won our hearts and earned her place on this list.
NYSSA OF TRAKEN (SARAH SUTTON): The first non-human on our list, the bewitching brunette Nyssa (Sarah Sutton) is the last Trakenite, who watched her home planet's destruction. On her travels with the Fifth Doctor, she began to develop telepathic powers. The video below shows her kiss the Doctor, one of the few times a companion ever does.
PERI BROWN (NICOLA BRYANT): American college student Peri Brown (played by British actress Nicola Bryant) is the next companion to make our list, and let's be honest: Her love of cleavage-baring outfits didn't hurt. But she's more than just a pretty face; a student of botany and amateur archaeologist, in this video she stands up to questioning while the Doctor's life is at stake.


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The USTA  has announced the 2011 US Open Men's Wildcards. They include 2001 US Open champion Lleyton Hewitt of Australia, former US Open semifinalist Robby Ginepri, Ryan Harrison, current NCAA champion Steve Johnson, USTA Boys' 18s champion Jack Sock, Donald Young, and Franc
e's Julien Benneteau.
One more wildcard will be awarded to the winner of the 2011 US Open Wild Card Playoff, an eight-player invitational tournament held by USTA Player Development at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, a USTA Certified Regional Training Center in College Park, Md.
The 2011 US Open will be played August 29 – September 11 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y.
Both the men's and women's US Open singles champions will win $1.8 million in prize money with the ability to earn an additional $1 million in bonus prize money (for a total potential payout of $2.8 million) based on their performance in the 2011 Olympus US Open Series.


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Is it ever appropriate for junior high or high schools to permit students to promote breast cancer awareness by wearing bracelets that say "I ♥ Boobies! (Keep a Breast)"?
The Keep A Breast Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that sells colorful rubber bracelets that read, "I ♥ Boobies! (Keep A Breast)".
The bracelets are designed to raise awareness among young people as well as to encourage self-examination.
In 2010, two middle school girls in Pennsylvania wore these bracelets in school. The school had a policy that banned the bracelets. When the students were suspended for wearing the bracelets in violation of the school's policy, the students sued the school district in federal court.
The students alleged that the school violated their constitutional right to free speech.
In 2011, a federal judge sided with the middle school students and granted the students' request for an injunction. The judge said that the phrase "I ♥ Boobies!" was neither gratuitious, nor lewd, nor vulgar. "The phrase is a shorthand way of communicating the importance of breast cancer awareness and of keeping one's breasts healthy."
The school district appealed.
Now, 13 judges at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit must decide whether the school's bracelet ban is appropriate and whether it violates free speech.
At oral argument last week, Judge Delores K. Sloviter of the Third Circuit seemed to lean in favor of the two students when she asked the attorney representing the school district, "How can you tell a court that lost one of its members to breast cancer that the word boobies is offensive? I don't see anything offensive. Having breast cancer is offensive."
Judge Carol Los Mansmann was a United States federal judge for the Third Circuit who passed away from breast cancer in 2002 at the age of 60.
The Third Court's decision will likely be issued in a few months.
The outcome of this case will likely impact future cases affecting students' free speech in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Do you think your kids should be allowed to wear "I ♥ Boobies! (Keep a Breast)" bracelets in school?
Matthew Stoloff, Esq. represents clients throughout northern and central New Jersey. His practice areas include labor and employment law, special education law, small business matters, and non-compete disputes. For more information, visit his website. This blog article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.


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Laid Off? Here's How to Get Your Finances in Order
Don't let emotions overrun your financial security.
A layoff can leave you frustrated, confused, distraught. You might panic at the thought of having to find a new job in this tough market. But a job loss doesn't have to mean your expenses spiral out of control—so long as you take the right steps to reposition your finances.
If you've recently been let go, you're not alone. Although the unemployment rate dropped below 8 percent in September, major layoffs have taken place this year, including 8,700 employees from Pepsi, 9,000 from IBM, and 14,200 from American Airlines. In the month of September alone, U.S.-based employers announced plans to cut 33,816 jobs, according to outplacement consulting firm Challenger, Gray, and Christmas.
To get your finances in order, the first step is filing for unemployment. Most states facilitate the process by enabling people to apply online. The average unemployment benefit in 2011 was $300 per week, which may seem paltry compared to what you were previously making, but it at least helps lessen the load of your expenses. In most states, workers can receive unemployment benefits for up to 26 weeks. Due to the high unemployment period—as of September, the average length of unemployment was 39.8 weeks—some states have extended the benefits past 26 weeks.
To qualify, you had to have been let go from your job due to no negligent action of your own. If you were fired, you can contest the termination with your state's Department of Labor, says Joe Heider, a certified financial planner at Rehmann Financial in Cleveland, Ohio. Those who qualify for unemployment can expect to receive the first check within two to three weeks.
However, Christopher P. Parr, a certified financial planner and president of Parr Financial Solutions in Columbia, Md., warns people not to get too comfortable while collecting unemployment to the point where they don't push themselves to find a new job.
Judy Haselton, a certified financial planner and president of Harmony Financial Advisors in New York City, suggests people take a step back and sort their concerns into three categories: what they can control (e.g., discretionary spending), what they can manage (e.g., anxiety), and what they can monitor (e.g., accumulation of debt). "By addressing your fears and doing something about them, you'll reduce your stress level," Haselton says. "People have a hard time making good decisions when they're stressed out."
You can alleviate those fears by tightening your budget. If you haven't created a budget, you can build one using a free website like Mint.com, which syncs all your financial accounts into one place. Despite how unpleasant it may be, you need to separate your wants and needs, and cut out discretionary spending. Not only will eliminating things like luxury shopping and premium cable TV help your budget, but it will put you in the right money-saving mindset.
People can turn to an emergency fund to temporarily relieve financial pressure. Proper emergency funds contain three to six months of cash to cover minimum monthly expenses. However, Bankrate.com estimates that nearly a third of Americans can't tap an emergency fund because they don't have one.
Fortunately, those without an emergency fund have several ways to generate cash flow. One option that Heider suggests is for people to shift some of their money from stocks into fixed-income alternatives such as bond funds. Although interest rates are low, bonds produce a steady source of income. If you don't have a rainy-day fund, says Heider, you can take gains you've accumulated and invest them in a money-market account—although they're currently yielding next to nothing, they're a safe place to store and draw money from to pay bills while you're unemployed, he says.
Part-time work is another viable option, so long as the time requirement doesn't hinder your search for a full-time job. The benefit of going through a temp agency is that it exposes you to a number of employers, who may be able to hire you if a full-time position opens up, says Mike Piershale, a certified financial planner and president of Piershale Financial Group in Crystal Lake, Ill. One drawback of going through a temp agency is the potential of getting placed in a menial job, in which you won't acquire new skills.


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NORMAN — Two candidates for Norman City Council will speak at the Tyner Cornbread and Beans on Friday March 1.
Benjamin Carter, a candidate for Ward 3, and Stephen Holman, candidate for Ward 7, will present their visions and field questions.
Carter was born and raised in Norman. He is a private music educator having worked in that role for five years. His family has been in the central Oklahoma area since before statehood and has inspired him to be a part of public service. His chief concerns are water, responsible growth, recognizing the rights of all citizens and better public transportation.
Holman is a fourth generation Normanite, works for a family owned business downtown and has been involved in city government for over a decade. He serves on the 2060 Strategic Water Supply Committee and is the liaison for the city in organizing the Norman Music Festival. His primary concerns are water supply needs, safe housing for all and smart growth practices.
The luncheon will be held at Catering Creations, 3750 W. Main and is sponsored by the Cleveland County Democratic Party.
Lunch begins at 11:15 a.m. with the speakers beginning about noon. Guests will select lunch from Catering Creations' mini-buffet. The meeting is open to the public.
Polling site vote
Voters in Precincts 68 and 59 will be voting at a different polling site beginning with the April 2, City of Norman Election, according to Cleveland County Election Board Secretary Jim Williams. Precinct 68 voters who voted at the Norman Wastewater Treatment Plant will now vote at Cobblestone Creek Clubhouse. Cobblestone Creek Clubhouse is located at 1350 Cobblestone Creek Drive. Voters in Precinct 59 who voted at Super 8 Motel will now vote at Memorial Presbyterian Church which is located at 601 24th Ave SW.
New Voter ID cards reflecting this change in polling place have been sent to all voters in precincts 68 and 59. Voters in these precincts should look for their new cards in the mail.
For local news and more, subscribe to The Norman Transcript Smart Edition, or our print edition.


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Woodward, Okla. — Matthew George Scott IV of Mustang, OK, age 19, died Sunday December 30, 2012.
He was born September 5, 1993 in Oklahoma City to Matthew George Scott III and Stacey (Egner) Scott. He was a 2012 graduate of Mustang High School and currently enrolled at Oklahoma State University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
He loved playing basketball and baseball for the Mustang Broncos. Matthew was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends and also loved to go snow boarding and wake boarding with his friends. He loved life and always had a smile on his face, Matthew lived for his parents, brother and little sister.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Matthew George Scott II and was survived by his mom and dad, brother and sister, Peyton and Callie, as well as grandparents; Joyce and Jerry Egner of Alva, Audry Haldaman of Muskogee, John and Terri Guest of Bartlesville, and Billy Scott, great grandmothers; Alberta Stout and Betty Scott all of Woodward. Aunts and uncles; Bonnie and Ed Johnson, Susan Borgstrom, Jeff Borgstrom, Scott and Charlotte Neumeyer, Scott and Kelly Hensley, Tommy and Lori Scott, Forrest and Holly Scott, Junior and Laurel Elliot, Lynn Guest and numerous cousins and family members. Matthew is also survived by his best friend, Eric Mackie and college roommate and friend, Austin Liberton.
Services will be 10:00am Friday January 4, 2013 in the Commons Area at Mustang High School with interment to follow at the Mustang Cemetery.
A memorial fund - Matthew Scott, IV- has been set up at Cornerstone Bank, 1408 N. Mustang Rd., P.O. Box 830. Mustang, OK 73064, 405-376-8300


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It is our mission to enrich and strengthen local communities through quality arts-based education and outreach, while celebrating and elevating the city's visual and performing artists.
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As used in this subdivision the following words and phrases shall be construed as follows:
I. The term "slaughterer" means any person, partnership, corporation or association regularly engaged in the slaughtering of livestock;
II. The term "livestock" means cattle, horses, swine, sheep, goats, as well as domesticated strains of buffalo, bison, llamas, alpacas, emus, ostriches, yaks, elk (cervus elephus canadensis), fallow deer (dama dama), red deer (cervus elephus), reindeer (Rangifer taradus), and other species of animals susceptible of use in the production of meat and meat products;
III. The term "humane method" means:
(a) Any method of slaughtering livestock which normally causes animals to be rendered insensible to pain by a single blow or shot of a mechanical instrument or by electrical, chemical or other means that is rapid and effective, before being shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut; and
(b) The method of slaughtering required by the ritual of the Jewish faith, whereby the animal suffers loss of consciousness by anemia of the brain caused by the simultaneous and instantaneous severance of the carotid arteries with a sharp instrument, provided that the method used in bringing the animal into position for slaughter causes no injury or pain which can be avoided without interfering with the requirements of ritualistic slaughter or without imposing unreasonable economic hardship.
IV. The term "holding pen" means enclosures or yards where animals are held or handled before slaughtering.
Source. 1985, 72:1. 1998, 310:1, eff. Aug. 25, 1998.
On and after June 30, 1960, no slaughterer may slaughter livestock except by a humane method. No person may handle livestock in connection with slaughter, or drive or transport them to holding pens or to place of slaughter except with a minimum of excitement and discomfort. Holding pens and transportation vehicles must be free from hazards which could cause suffering or pain.
HISTORYSource. 1985, 72:1, eff. July 1, 1985.
No person who has taken possession of a horse, ostensibly for slaughter, shall use or deliver possession of said animal for any other purpose.
Any slaughterer who violates this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
The commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food may administer the provisions of this subdivision, adopt such rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, as may be necessary to carry this subdivision into effect, and approve all methods of slaughter used under the terms of this subdivision. He or she may, by administrative order, allow any person a single temporary exemption from compliance with any provision of this subdivision for such period of time as he or she shall determine reasonable, not to exceed one year. The commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food shall cause to be prosecuted any slaughterer who fails to comply with the provisions of this subdivision. Any agent authorized by the commissioner, upon being designated, in writing, for that purpose by the sheriff of any county in this state, may, within such county, at any time inspect the premises and operations of any slaughterer and, if he or she deems it advisable, request an investigation and appropriate action by the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food.
Source. 1985, 72:1. 1995, 130:5, eff. July 23, 1995. 2010, 302:1, eff. July 13, 2010.
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Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate the turkey, the stuffing and the family. But to enjoy an entire holiday dedicated to gratitude? That is the most resoundingly humbling thing of all.
After all, Thanksgiving gives us a moment to breathe, to take it all in. We get a chance to look at 2012 and ask: what have I been blessed with this year?
Whether it's unexpected opportunities, old friends or new comforts, this year has provided something worth basking in the light. So what are you grateful for this year?
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On Sunday, March 17, 2013, Margie Anne Byrnes Rosche passed away at the age of 84 years.
She was a woman of faith as she served the Lord in various capacities, such as the choir, VBS and outreach ministry to shut-ins. She was a talented seamstress and quilter. She enjoyed years of involvement in the St. Tammany Twirlers and Slidell Little Theatre.
Mrs. Margie was a 1950 graduate of Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans, La. and a member of Pearl River United Methodist Church in Pearl River, La.
She is survived by four children, Henry Rosche III, Patricia Rosche Warden, John Larry Rosche and his wife, Donna, and Dr. C. William Rosche and his wife, Lisa; a sister, Lois Jean Hitt; brother, Buddy Byrnes; and 14 grandchildren, Laura, John Jr., Lance, Daniel, Jessica, Shannon, Margot, Emily, Sarah, Megan, Cory, Ethan, Nicholas and Isabel. She is also survived by a host of great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Henry Rosche Jr.; and her parents, Gilbert and Allis Byrnes.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 12 p.m. at D.T. Williams Funeral Home, Pearl River, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral.
Interment will follow at Hickory Memorial Gardens Cemetery, located at D.T. Williams Funeral Home, Pearl River.
Pastor Patty Hewitt will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pearl River United Methodist Church Building Fund, 65480 Highway 41, Pearl River, LA 70452.


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(Born September 20, 1941) - Did Butch Byrd return everyone of his interceptions for a touchdown while playing for the Bills?
Actually, no. He had 35 that he didn't return for a score. But five did go for six points, as one of Buffalo's best-ever cornerbacks was dangerous when he got the ball.
Byrd played college football at Boston University, where he ran the football, caught passes, and returned punts and kicks. He was a fourth round draft pick of the Bills in 1964, and broke right into the lineup as a rookie.
Byrd started all 14 games as a first-year player, and had seven interceptions. His addition helped a defense that led the Bills to an AFL championship that season. It was more of the same in 1965 - 14 starts, five interceptions, one championship.
Byrd stayed with the Bills through 1970. He made five All-Star Games, and was named to the AFL's all-time second all-star team. Then he finished his career in Denver.
Byrd went on to a long career as a loan officer before retirement. He came back to Buffalo to be inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.
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As promised here are some links to the handouts we had at Hauntcon.
As promised here are some links to the handouts we had at Hauntcon.
Tonight the effects in the yard will be running rain or shine. The Milwaukie High School Dance team will be performing their version of "Thriller" in the graveyard from around 5:pm until 10:oo pm about every half hour.
The display will be taken down on Friday morning, so this is your last chance of the season.
Happy Halloween everyone!
Looks like another rain free weekend! Stop by the Davis Graveyard and get your Halloween on!
Everyone have a great weekend and Happy Haunting.
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Victoria Cleary, Maxeen Hill, Kaylee Kalaf and Maya Manto of Raleigh have received the Silver Award, the second-highest achievement in Girl Scouting.
For their Silver project, the girls set up a booth at the Give Thanks Walk sponsored by St. Jude's Children's Hospital. They made blankets for the children at St. Jude's, walked in the walk-a-thon and recruited others to walk. They were inspired to support this cause after a classmate was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
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These yellow ceramic bowls have a rustic vintage character that recalls farmhouse kitchens. High-fired stoneware makes them especially durable and hefty, and each is detailed with hand-painted embossed lines. Their wide, shallow shape is ideal for serving salads as well as mixing ingredients.
- Glazed stoneware offers exceptional strength and durability.
- Embossed lines are painted white by hand.
- Set of three, one of each size.
- Small: 8" diam., 4" high; 1-qt. cap.
- Medium: 9 1/2" diam., 4 3/4" high; 2-qt. cap.
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- 4 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks
- 1 large onion, sliced into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 medium beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks (about 3 cups)
- 1 whole chicken, back removed, cut into 8 pieces (about 4 pounds), or 4 whole chicken legs, cut into thighs and drumsticks
- 2 bay leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Combine potatoes, onion, tomato, chicken pieces, bay leaves, and a large pinch of salt in a pressure cooker. Toss with hands to combine. Seal lid and cook under high pressure for 25 minutes. Release pressure, remove lid, season to taste, and serve.
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- In 2003, Gov. Jennifer Granholm launched a "Cool Cities Program" aimed at "building vibrant, energetic cities that attract jobs, people and opportunity to Michigan." The program is based on the work of Richard Florida, an economic development professor at Carnegie Mellon University and author of "The Rise of the Creative Class." Florida's thesis is that significant economic activity can be spurred by attracting creative people – and particularly young people – to cities through arts, entertainment and street life.
But whatever the program's academic pedigree, can bureaucrats really determine what's "cool"? The program appears likely to lose its way and simply redistribute wealth in the state, suggesting that there are better ways to develop Michigan's economy.
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Gov. Granholm's attempts to revitalize Michigan's economy through the Cool Cities initiative might seem honorable, but it is ironic that the state is handing out hundreds of thousands of dollars in dubious grants at a time when legislators are debating the per-pupil funding for schools, money for higher education and restraining Medicaid benefits. With Michigan's unemployment rate skyrocketing to 7.1 percent in May – tying with Mississippi for the highest unemployment rate in the nation – perhaps it is time for the state to reexamine its priorities. It should shift its focus to providing a secure environment that is open to new business by restructuring the single business tax, rationalizing its regulatory environment and removing other roadblocks to economic development.
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