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C114 – Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement has been revised to C114-06.
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WK13453 – Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds Having Special Properties for Curing and Sealing Concrete is a work item revision to existing standard C1315-06.
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Plaintiff, the owner of a Brittany Spaniel dog with an undocked tail, sought to enter his dog into AKC competitions. However, AKC standards stated that any tail substantially over four inches long would be "severely penalized." Plaintiff contended the practice of docking a dog�s tail (which oftentimes occurs without anesthesia or even under the proper care of a veterinarian) constituted an act of cruelty in violation of Agriculture and Markets Section 353 and was an arbitrary and capricious discriminatory standard. Plaintiff sought both declaratory relief declaring that the practice is illegal and discriminatory and injunctive relief to enjoin the practice form being applied in New York and elsewhere. In plaintiff�s amended verified complaint, plaintiff alleged that the AKC set standards for Brittany Spaniels in competition, which included the provision, �Any tail substantially more than four inches shall be severely penalized.� Thus, the de facto object of the standard was to preclude a Brittany with a natural, undocked tail from effectively competing in AKC competitions.
In plaintiff�s memorandum of law in opposition to defendant�s motions to dismiss the complaint, plaintiff further elaborated on the necessity of the tail to a dog and how the procedure interferes with both a dog�s ability to communicate and the dog�s balance. The AKC standards essentially mandated animal cruelty according to plaintiff. The requisite anti-cruelty statute in New York specifically prohibits maiming and mutilation. Rejecting defendant-AKC�s argument that a court may not become involved in �private� enterprises, plaintiff argued that the monopolistic exercise of power by the AKC brought then into the ambit of judicial scrutiny.
In Defense of Animals, a national non-profit animal advocacy organization dedicated to ending the abuse of animals, also petitioned the court to appear as an amicus. In its memorandum of law in support, IDA noted the various veterinary medical associations that have denounced cosmetic docking and also discussed the painful aspects of the procedure. This was supported by a Resolution submitted by the American Veterinary Medical Association that denounced non-therapeutic, cosmetic tail docking.
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ALEDO – The 11th annual Moritz Ride for Heroes bicycle ride – which raises thousands of dollars each year for the Aledo, Hudson Oaks and Willow Park fire departments and the Parker County Sheriff's Reserve, as well as the East Parker County Center of Hope – is set for April 20.
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WATERVILLE, Maine - Mark Serdjenian, a 1973 Colby College graduate and the head coach of the men's soccer program for the past 31 years, moves to a full-time head coaching position with the Mules' men's soccer team beginning with the 2007-08 academic year.
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Serdjenian heads into his 32nd year of coaching with a 221-178-37 career record, including a 6-5-3 mark last season. He was the New England Coach of the Year after the Mules completed the 1990 regular season with an unbeaten record. Serdjenian also earned Maine Coach of the Year honors in 1990 and 1993.
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By the time-honored trends of the restaurant industry, this weekend marks when inhabitants of wintry climes come out of their post-New Year hibernation—at least for a night of celebrating romance. That's how important Valentine's Day is to restaurants. The logic is that for most people the debt from holiday gifts has been (mostly) paid off; taxes aren't due for another 60 days, and what's more warming and enriching than a romantic dinner with the one you love?
Julien Jouhannaud, Executive Chef of Adour.
My dinner date, Aubrey Sarvis, at Adour.
With that in mind I visited one of the most romantic rooms in Washington, the main dining room of the St. Regis Hotel on 16th Street, within view of the White House. It's been home to many restaurants over the last 20 years, some spectacular, some not, and then it sat empty. Whatever ground was lost got regained two years ago with the arrival of Adour, the DC encampment for the culinary militia of French master chef
Alain Ducasse.
At first the critics were wary, but that has evolved into ebullient enthusiasm for the cooking of Executive Chef
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and his team, including pastry chef
Fabrice Bandano.
magazine recently ranked Adour number five in its list of the region's top 100 restaurants, applying words like "masterful," "exquisite" and "decadent."
gives it a surprisingly lesser rank, which I don't understand. Maybe it's the prices, but
states, in Zagat-speak, that the "superb" fare is "worth it."
gives it four stars.
I'll back all that and add this: the windows alone deserve the max in stars or points. From the outside and the inside they shout romance and European elegance, which is fitting for a hotel that was built in the 1920s with starry ambition. It's where
Perle Mesta
hosted some of her galas, not to mention a parade of glittery and powerful names in the decades since. With the history and decor, sophisticated French cuisine is a good fit.
Adour is quite suitable for business but it's made for wooing. There are some lovely table options for couples. Ask manager
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cozy arched banquettes, where it's possible to almost hide and certainly to canoodle.
Tuck in there and order the five-course tasting menu, as a friend and I did. We were there to celebrate and catch up, but
Aubrey Sarvis
and I got seduced by the meal, beginning with a plate of gougères and the opening "cocktail"—a trio of sips to be enjoyed like a flight; first the smooth Dolin Blanc Vermouth De Chambery, then the savory Lacheze Liqueur a la Truffe, followed by a cleansing Albrecht Cremant D'Alsace Rose.
Adour is in the St. Regis hotel, formerly the Carlton, one of the most elegant-looking hotels in Washington.
The front entrance of the St. Regis. The White is up at the top of the street, just barely visible on the right.
The lobby of the St. Regis, which leads to Adour.
Wine bottles reflected in the John Rockwell decor at the entrance to Adour.
The entry to Adour, with manager Shaun Sleeper at the maitre'd's stand.
The main dining room of Adour.
One of the romantic tables for two by the windows.
A cozy alcove banquette for two; suitable for hiding, canoodling.
The private dining room.
The ceiling of the private dining room.
Aubrey is executive director of the Service Members Legal Defense Network, the non-profit that forged the repeal of "Don't Ask/Don't Tell." Needless to say he had a busy autumn, which culminated with
President Obama
signing the new law just before Christmas. We toasted his group's success, and as Aubrey discreetly recounted what it was like to be in closed-door meetings with the President, top White House staff, members of Congress and military brass, Chef Julien sent out one festive dish after another, while the sommelier, Brent, poured a variety of companionable wines.
Our menu was Marinated Yellowtail Hamachi, served with a
Valckenburg Gewurztraminer;
Seared Day Boat Scallops with a '98
Arbois vin Jaune
from Rolet; a signature Ducasse cocotte, with lobster, penne and truffle sauce, accompanied by an '07
St. Aubin
from Morey; Squab Breast and Seared Duck Foie Gras, with a '08
from Lafond. With the exception of the
all the wines were French.
Vermouth and Truffle liqueur, the components of the evening's first cocktails.
Sommelier Brent explains the progression from Vermouth to Liqueur to Rose Champagne, and why it works so well to set up the palate for the meal to come.
Adour's opening "cocktail," a flight of Vermouth, Truffle Liqueur, and Rose Champagne.
The gougeres, dense with Emmental cheese.
Coming from the kitchen.
Adour chef Julien Jouhannaud, a Ducasse veteran, concentrates on finishing a dish.
The chef shaves truffles onto a scallops.
Orders waiting for the chef's attention.
From our banquette we looked out at the tranquil room, a blend of classic old, with the carved and painted ceiling, and the new, the white leather, the gold hues in the lighting, the contrasting sparkle of chrome. None of it fights with the grandeur of the windows. The room is ideal for quiet conversation, which goes so well with fine food and wine and the company of someone with whom you prefer to talk rather than shout.
Pastry chef Bendano is famous for his macaroons. Before dinner I visited the kitchen to watch the meticulous way he creates these centuries old sensations of baked almond and egg white that are filled with fresh fruit and other buttercream centers. Dinner guests go home with a complimentary box. But before the macaroons he sent out what's called "Our Baba," which was like no other Baba, a delicate cake bathed in Armagnac rather than rum and topped with a dollop of cloud-like whipped cream. With that we had a
Baumes de Venise
from the Rhone, which we stayed with for the next dessert, a Hazelnut Soufflé with Orange Granite. The soufflé was the last dessert only if you don't count the macaroons and the chocolates!
Marinated Yellowtail Hamachi, with Green Papaya Salad and bits of Grapefruit. The dressing is Yuzu Soy.
Seared Day Boat Scallops with Braised Belgian Endive, Black Truffle Jus and shaved truffle.
Julien Jouhannaud with the famous "Ducasse Cocotte." Inside is Maine lobster and penne with a black truffle and tomato-basil sauce.
At table, the lid is lifted off to reveal lobster and penne. The crust is delicious and perfect for finishing off sauce.
Inside the cocotte.
Scrumptious sweet lobster and penne pasta.
Classic Squab Breast and Seared Duck Foie Gras, with a Confit of Yukon Gold Potatoes and Salmis Sauce.
Next time, which I hope is soon, I want to have the Scallops again. I'll be eager to try the Iberico ham tasting, the Maine lobster salad, and the Slow Cooked Amish Chicken Breast. The menu also offers a whole range of steaks—hangar, filet, boneless ribeye, strip—with an assortment of sauces, and they tout the "mature cheeses."
Naturally, this type of haute dining comes with a big tab. But, as
pointed out, it's worth it. Our five-course menu—$75 per person for food, $65 for wine—came to $280 before tax and tip.
What Adour calls "Our Baba," a heavenly combo of cake, fig sauce, delicate whipped cream, and Armagnac.
Hazelnut souffle, which was served with a spoon
of Orange Granite, and a glass of Madeira.
The Madeira, from Portugal.
Earlier in the pastry kitchen, the making of the Pistachio macaroons.
The cookie part of the pistachio macaroons ...
... and the pistachio-laced buttercream filling.
It takes 48 hours for Bendano to make his Chocolate and raspberry macaroons. Time well spent.
Pastry chef Fabrice Bendano adds a gold leaf to a special chocolate dessert.
For Valentine's weekend, Adour offers an additional tasting menu at $105. It includes options such as Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Braised Halibut, Lobster Thermidor, Beef Tenderloin or Lamb, a chocolate or fruit-themed dessert and, I'm sure, lots of macaroons. Here's to fine food and romantic luxury and the means to afford both!
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923 16th Street Northwest
Washington D.C.
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Availability: Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse
Family-friendly aparthotel with an indoor pool, in Arlington (Arlington - Pentagon)
With a stay at Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse in Arlington (Arlington - Pentagon), you'll be minutes from Arlington City Hall and close to Arlington National Cemetery.
This family-friendly aparthotel is close to Lincoln Memorial and George Washington University.
Make yourself at home in one of the 176 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and you can also request rollaway/extra beds.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and small meeting rooms. 2 meeting rooms are available. This family-friendly aparthotel also offers coffee/tea in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
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The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Standard Room, 2 Double BedsMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
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Memphis hotel with an indoor pool
With a stay at The Hotel Memphis in Memphis, you'll be in the business district and close to Memphis Botanic Gardens- Hardin Hall.
This hotel is within the vicinity of University of Memphis and Art Museum of the University of Memphis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 319 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
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This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and small meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests during limited hours.
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- Number of floors - 14
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- Total number of rooms - 319
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- Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi , Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
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Blue Shoe Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
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- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 12.95 per day (rates may vary)
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- Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in business center: USD 12.95 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
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PORTLAND -- Muscular dystrophy affects millions of people around the country every year. Friday you can help fight the disease just by buying a cup of coffee.
Dutch Bros. is donating the day's proceeds—from all 198 coffee shops in seven states—to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Dutch Bros. spokesman Brant Boersma says he's always surprised by the outpouring of support. Last year the company raised more than $174,000.
"What blows my mind even more is the customers, the people that come through the window," he says. "Some people who don't even like coffee come through to support the cause."
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Started the week good with a Friday night winner and ended badly with Notre Dame giving that game away to Michigan.. It went from an easy winner, to a push, to a loss, back to a push and finally a loser…..all in a few minutes. I am not sure if Bama's defense is that great or Penn State's offense is that bad. Best part of my weekend was my small one unit plays going 4-1. Oh well, another week in the books. Not doing horribly, yet I feel I am a few breaks away from doing very well. Lets see what week 3 holds for me.
LSU -3 (-130) vs Miss State (one unit play)………..Bought this down to three. If I am right, I probably won't need it. I am not buying into the improved Miss State team. LSU's defense is going to eat them alive. Sure it will be close since it is at Miss State, but eventually talent will take this in the end. I think LSU might struggle to score some points tonight and that is the main reason I bought it down to three….just in case.
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Greenbush - Ned Peterson, 92, of Greenbush, died on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at the Greenbush Nursing Home in Greenbush.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Greenbush, with Pastor Bryce Fellbaum officiating. Casket Bearers were Jeff Peterson, Art and Harvey Berge, Dennis Olson, Larry Engen and Mike French. Honorary casket bearers were his grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Interment was held at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery in Greenbush.
Ned Peterson was born Nanford Ardell Peterson, the son of Ole and Jensina (Olson) Peterson on March 14, 1913 in Nereson Township, Roseau County.
He grew up and attended school there. He married Adelia Olson on June 30, 1940 in Badger. They farmed for many years in Huss Township, southeast of Greenbush. He also worked on the Alaskan Highway and other road construction for many years. In 1990 they retired and moved into Greenbush. Adelia died on February 28, 1998.
Survivors include one son, Derald (Carmen) Peterson of Los Angeles, Calif. one daughter, Sharon (Lambert) Schires of Greenbush; nine grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and a special friend, Helen Larson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers, Perley and Clarence and his sister, Beatrice Kopperud.


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The second largest bedroom, this delight features a king-size bed. Blue silk wallpaper. Private bathroom with shower only. Television is included in this room.
A true coastal classic, this room is decorated with nautical memorabilia. Two colonial twin beds with Old World tapestry bedding. Reserved as part of the Family Suite of rooms.
Originally the Master sitting room, this room is very generous in size. King-size bed. Private bath with tiled shower stall with seat. Television in room.
Relax in the regal elegance of this luxurious guest room, moderate in size with a west-facing window.
Originally the Master Bedroom. Queen four poster feather bed dressed in ecru lace and ruffles. Lace window coverings, antique birds-eye maple furniture.
Consists of the Garden Room & Captain's Quarters with a shared bathroom in between.
A full breakfast is served in the dining room. Great care is given to take your healthy diet preferences into consideration.
Coos Bay Manor offers a wide range of amenities that will make your stay as unforgettable as this beautiful coastal town.
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Thank you for a lovely and peaceful stay. You have given us peace and restoration at just the time we needed it most. This stay was a safe harbor in the midst of a stormy week (maybe month). May peace and care of our loving Father rest upon your family and this blessed place of rest.
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We had a wonderful lovely relaxing and peaceful stay at your B&B. The environment was welcoming, our room was adorable! The bed and pillows - super comfortable! Our veg brekii - delicious :-)Thank you!God bless you with health, happiness, sunshine and giggles,C & L Bauman


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ASHTABULA — Evelyn B. McKinley, age 95, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Ashtabula County Medical Center.
Born Nov. 16, 1917, in Burghill, Ohio, she was the daughter of George Cassius and Mercy Ann Fell. She was a member of the 1935 graduating class of Vernon High School. On Dec. 24, 1939, she married LaVerne Louis McKinley at the Burghill Baptist Church and together they celebrated thirty two years of joy and happiness.
Evelyn dedicated her life to her family and her church. She was a member of Ashtabula Community First Church of God. She was a Den Mother for Pack 8 for many years and truly enjoyed watching the little boys grow into wonderful young men.
As a Sunday School teacher, she shared her love of the Lord with many children in her twenty six years of dedicated service to her God and church. Evelyn received the Grand Cross of Colors from the Supreme Assembly, Rainbow for Girls on June 23, 1955 for her dedication to the order and to the young ladies who belonged. She was also a very active member of The Order of the Eastern Star, Lake Erie Chapter; where served as Worthy Matron in 1966, the Chapter's seventy-fifth anniversary. She was also a member of Covered Bridge Chapter #581.
She is survived by her son, Alan (Barbara) McKinley of Ashtabula; four grandchildren, Eric McKinley, Robin (Brandan) Martin and Jeremiah and Heather McKinley; great-grandson, Michael O'Neal McKinley; her brother, James (Elsie) Fell of Kinsman; and several loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, LaVerne in 1971; two sons, David George McKinley in 2005 and Ronald Ray McKinley in 2012; sister, Kathryn Pahon in 2001; brother, William Fell in 1971; and her parents.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 27th, at DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, with Pastor Hal Morgan, of Ashtabula First Community Church of God, officiating.
Calling Hours will be held from 10 a.m. until time of Service, Wednesday, at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Masonic Section of Greenlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, North Kingsville.
Contributions in Evelyn's name may be made to Ashtabula First Community Church, 1910 Ridge Road West, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.
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Somerset —
Southwestern softball head coach Jim Woodall feels like his team his hitting their side at the right time of the year.
With the performance his Lady Warriors had in a six-inning, 10-0 win over Model on Tuesday evening at the War Path, most would probably agree with the veteran coach.
The Lady Warriors hit the ball, played good defense, and had a nice pitching performance from Sydney 'Dozer' Fourman, which allowed the ladies in blue and orange to run away from the visiting Model Lady Patriots, upping their record to 19-6 on the year.
Woodall was more than thrilled to see his team hitting on all cylinders in the ten-run victory over Model.
"I thought the team did awesome – what they put on the board tonight, I sure didn't have anything to do with it, because I made some bone-headed calls," told Woodall. "I thought the girls hit the ball well, and I thought Dozer pitched a heck of a game for us. She's getting into her groove at the end of the year, which is a good thing. We are starting to hit the ball much better after having a dry-spell for a while. Our defense played good tonight, as well."
After garnering one run in the first inning, the Lady Warriors plated four runs in the second frame to jump out to a 5-0 advantage over the Lady Patriots. Five different players – Hope Bruner, Destiny Molden, Sarah Smith, Shantelle Woodall, and Gillian Gibson – all had singles in the four-run inning.
In the third inning, the Lady Warriors took advantage of two Model errors to score three more runs to up their lead eight runs at 8-0. Southwestern had a pair of RBI hits in the inning from Gibson (single) and Venable (double).
The ninth and tenth runs of the game would both be because of the bat from Angel Beasley. In the sixth inning, Molden gave Southwestern a 9-0 lead after scoring on a sacrifice from Beasley. The Lady Warriors tallied their tenth and final run of the game after Megan Burchett scored on contact from Beasley.
Fourman, who pitched all seven innings for Southwestern, earned the victory. In the shutout win, the junior gave up three hits and struck out ten Model batters.
At the dish, Southwestern was led by the bat of Gibson and Molden, who each finished with two hits and two RBI's. Venable had two RBI's and a double in the victory.
Southwestern, who has the second-best record in the 12th Region, will square-off with the top team in the region tonight – Garrard County. Tonight's contest is set to get underway at 6 p.m. at the War Path.
W – Fourman (SW)
L – Weitkamp (MOD)
2B – Venable (SW)
RBI – Venable 2, Gibson 2, Molden 2, Beasley, Bruner (SW)


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How to miss a childhood: The dangers of paying more attention to your cell phone than your children
Editor's note: This post by Rachel Macy Stafford originally appeared on her blog, Hands Free Mama. It has been reprinted here with permission.
Related article: Going off the grid: Living in the moment
By sharing my own painful truths when it comes to the distractions of the modern age, I have gained an unexpected insight. In the 18 months my blog, Hands Free Mama, has existed, I have been privy to a new distraction confession every single day.
Up until now, I never knew what to do with this unusual collection of painful admissions from an overly connected society. But today, in a moment of clarity, I knew. And a woman with 35 years experience as a day care provider held the key.
As soon as I read the first sentence of the caregivers email, I knew this message was different than any I had ever received. The hairs on my arms stood up as I absorbed each word that came uncomfortably close to home.
It was a voice of heartache, wisdom, and urgency speaking directly the parents of the 21st century:
I can recall a time when you were out with your children you were really with them. You engaged in a back and forth dialog even if they were pre-verbal. You said, Look at the bus, see the doggie, etc. Now I see you on the phone, pushing your kids on the swings while distracted by your devices. You think you are spending time with them but you are not present really. When I see you pick up your kids at day care while youre on the phone, it breaks my heart. They hear your adult conversations. What do they overhear? What is the message they receive? I am not important; I am not important.
In a 100-word paragraph this concerned woman who has cared for babies since 1977 revealed a disturbing recipe ... How to Miss a Childhood.
And because I possess hundreds of distraction confessions, including stories from my own former highly distracted life, I have all the damaging ingredients.
All it takes is one child and one phone and this tragic recipe can be yours.
How to Miss a Childhood
Keep your phone turned on at all times of the day. Allow the rings, beeps, and buzzes to interrupt your child midsentence; always let the caller take priority.
Carry your phone around so much that when you happen to leave it in one room your child will come running with it proudly in hand treating it more like a much needed breathing apparatus than a communication device.
Decide the app youre playing is more important than throwing the ball in the yard with your kids. Even better, yell at them to leave you alone while you play your game.
Take your children to the zoo and spend so much time on your phone that your child looks longingly at the mother who is engaged with her children and wishes she was with her instead.
While you wait for the server to bring your food or the movie to start, get out your phone and stare at it despite the fact your child sits inches away longing for you talk to him.
Go to your childs sporting event and look up periodically from your phone thinking she wont notice that you are not fully focused on her game.
Check your phone first thing in the morning ... even before you kiss, hug, or greet the people in your family.
Neglect daily rituals like tucking your child into bed or nightly dinner conversation because you are too busy with your online activity.
Dont look up from your phone when your child speaks to you or just reply with an uh huh so she thinks you were listening.
Lose your temper with your child when he "bothers" you while you are interacting with your hand-held electronic device.
Give an exasperated sigh when your child asks you to push her on the swing. Cant she see you're busy?
Use drive time to call other people regardless of the fact you could be talking to your kids about their day or about their worries, their fears, or their dreams.
Read email and text messages at stoplights. Then tell yourself that when your kids are old enough to drive they wont remember you did this all the time.
Have the phone to your ear when she gets in or out of the car. Convince yourself a loving hello or goodbye is highly overrated.
Follow this recipe and you will have:
Missed opportunities for human connection
Fewer chances to create beautiful memories
Lack of connection to the people most precious to you
Inability to really know your children and them unable to know you
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Police later shot and killed Cody David Winters and arrested his accomplice, Natasha Galenn Jackson, on suspicion of murder, attempted murder, burglary, kidnapping and other charges
Deputies were called to the residence for a domestic dispute when gunfire was exchanged with one person
Two men were killed and two women were seriously injured Tuesday in a wild Las Vegas crime spree that included a carjacking, two home invasions, a stabbing, a fake hostage situation and a deadly police shooting


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Classroom Aquarium Education Program (CAEP)
- Overview / History
- Guidelines
- Forms
- Curriculum Aids
- Northern Region (includes counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity)
- North Central Region (includes counties of Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba)
- Bay Delta Region (includes counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma)
- Central Region (includes counties of Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, and Tulare)
- South Coast Region (includes counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura)
- Inlands Region (includes counties of Imperial, Inyo, Mono, Riverside, and San Bernardino)
Bay Delta Region CAEP
Trout in the Classroom
Serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma counties
Parameters for Partners
Trout in the Classroom is a community-based program which allows students to experience first hand the delicate balance needed for animals to survive in aquatic ecosystems. Using eggs provided by a hatchery, classes set-up and maintain an aquarium for the purpose of observing the development of fish from the eyed-egg stage until they become young fry. Students engage in course of study which supports the leaning experience across curriculum area. This program is run cooperatively by local schools, fishing clubs and government agencies.
- Provide a positive learning program for classrooms on the value of aquatic ecosystems through the hatching and release of trout.
- Help students learn about their local watershed and how human activities affect the quality of water in local streams, lakes and the bay
- Provide support to teachers to enable them to participate in this learning experience.
- Fulfill the goals and objectives of each partner
Roles of Partners
The following parameters outline the roles partners play in development of a trout in the classroom program.
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Coordinate program
- Provide copies of manuals and brochures
- Provide eggs
- Authorize release sites and provide copies of permits to qualified teachers
- Assist in locating possible funding sources for equipment
- Advertise training and provide resource materials
- Operate program under guidelines set out in CDFW Operations Manual
- Fly-fishing Club
- Assist at teacher training workshops
- Provide in-class support to teachers (setting up aquarium, maintaining eggs and fish, troubleshooting problems)
- Assist class with release of fry
- Provide financial assistance to school to cover cost of equipment or provide equipment on loan
- Pick up eggs from CDFW and deliver to schools
- Assist teacher in completing and returning the Permit form 772.
- Assist teacher in inuring all stipulations of the Permit 772 are followed.
- Complete and return other required paperwork and forms provided by CDFW
- Teacher
- Attend and participate in a training to become certified
- Apply for and follow limits of the permit form 772
- Provide classroom space for aquarium
- Ensure the eggs and fish are properly cared for and released according to their permit
- Return permit as stipulated
- Provide classroom activities related to habitat, fish and conservation to support the classroom activity of hatching the eggs
- Complete and return other required paperwork and forms provided by CDFW
- Local Park or water district
- Complete and return other required paperwork and forms provided by CDFW
- Co-lead (with other partners) training sessions
- Provide naturalist to assist teachers as able
- Provide educational resources to teachers
- Host workshop
San Francisco Bay Area Partners
- Alameda Creek Alliance
- Aquarium of the Bay
- Delta Science Center
- Diablo Valley Fly Fishermen
- East Bay Regional Park District
- Friends of Lake Chabot (Vallejo)
- Grizzly Peak Fly Fishers
- Golden West Womens Flyfishers
- Lawrence Hall of Science
- Marin Municipal Water District
- Mission Peak Fly Anglers
- Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Education Program
- Napa Valley Fly Fishers
- North Bay Trout Unlimited
- Northern California Federation of Fly Fishers
- Peninsula Fly Fishers
- Redwood Empire Trout Unlimited
- Russian River Wild Steelhead Society
- Shorebird Nature Center
- Sonoma County Water Agency
- The Bay Institute
- Tracy Fly Fishers
- Tri-Valley Fly Fishers
Does your business, organization or fishing club want to join the
Call Ethan Rotman at (415) 892-0460 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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In Soviet Russia, the skaters lobbychick YOU.
Not that he is very young. But I'm surprised.
And I'm still sad he didn't compete at 2006 Olympics for France.
It's always sad when someone is forced into retirement either by injury or lack of training conditions, instead of doing it on their own terms...Best of luck to him in the future!
I remember a French nationals several years ago, he faced a music problem in his program and did not cope with it well... shame because I notice he had a really nice skating (and probably already a good 3A). Shame that comp. because he ended so low when he could have been much higher, ...
anyway it was always nice to see him skate ! Au revoir Sam !
Lots of Luck to Samuel! I always enjoyed his skating. Also, Congrats to him on becoming a father for the second time.
I really enjoyed his programs this last season. I could really feel the pride he felt in skating them, and ending his career in Nice was just right :'-)
Paul Parkinson: 3A, 3A (both solid); 3Lz+2T+2Lo; 2 falls on 4S attempts.
wouldn't count him out just yet...


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SHENANDOAH, Texas – Some bank tellers in Shenandoah were sprayed with pepper spray by an armed robber Monday afternoon.
The suspect walked into the Citibank near I-45 and Vision Park just after noon.
He pulled a small semi-automatic rifle out of his backpack and demanded money, according to Shenandoah police.
Without warning, the robber suddenly pepper-sprayed a nearby customer and teller. The customer ran out of a back exit when the robber walked into an office and sprayed two more people. He then returned to the original teller and sprayed her.
The robber than fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
He's described as tall – about 6'4 – with shoulder-length dreads. Police say it's possible he was wearing a wig. He also wore jeans, a white t-shirt, a brown hoodie and a blue baseball cap. He carried a black backpack and is believed to be in his early 20s.
The pepper spray victims were treated on the scene and no one was seriously hurt.
The Woodlands Fire Department helped clear out the building.
If you have any information about the case, call Montgomery County Crime Stoppers at 281-392-7867.


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The nursing breast
It takes around two to three days after the birth before breast milk starts to flow. The breast initially produces colostrum, which is particularly rich in nutrients and antibodies. Around the third day the breast starts to fill with milk and "lets down".
Milk production is triggered by breastfeeding hormones. They ensure that milk is produced in the lactiferous glands which then flow through the milk ducts to the nipple during nursing.
The breast is often hard and full when the milk is let down and fills again for the first time. The breast is also filled with lymphatic fluid and its blood circulation increases at this time. These changes can be quite painful and leave the breast and nipple feeling very sensitive. However, these initial difficulties are soon overcome, especially with the help and support of a breastfeeding counsellor.
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Breast milk contains everything baby needs for healthy growth – and much more:
For the mother breastfeeding also has a number of advantages:
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Is there any way at all to make a purchase without having a credit card at themeforest?
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You can learn more about it here: http://www.visaeurope.com/en/cardholders/prepaid.aspx
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By V. Phani Kumar and Michael Kitchen, MarketWatch
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Japanese stocks led a broad rally in Asia on Monday, with exporters riding further higher as the yen caught a fresh tailwind on hopes a possible change of government will push greater monetary easing.
The Nikkei Stock Average /quotes/zigman/5986735/delayed JP:NIK -0.63% rallied 1.4% to clinch gains for a fourth consecutive trading day. Major exporters again led the rally Monday as the dollar /quotes/zigman/4868099/realtime/sampled USDJPY -0.1744% briefly touched a seven-month high. The euro /quotes/zigman/4868097/realtime/sampled EURJPY +0.0883% closed in on the ¥104 mark.
The yen's drop came amid expectations that elections slated for December will return opposition leader Shinzo Abe as Japan's next prime minister. Abe has strongly supported more monetary easing measures, suggesting Saturday he may seek to have the central bank underwrite Japanese infrastructure bonds. Read full story on Abe's remarks and their significance.
"Pressure on the country's central bank has been building for quite some time, and it looks at last to have reached critical mass," said Frederic Neumann, co-head of Asian economics at HSBC. "All the extra liquidity will likely will likely spill out of the country and add further froth to markets across the region." Read: Bank of Japan under watch for easing clues.
What's China blogging about?
After China unveils its new leadership, what do Chinese netizens have to say about it on social media?
Toyota Motor Corp. /quotes/zigman/199438/delayed JP:7203 -0.81% /quotes/zigman/199376/delayed/quotes/nls/tm TM -0.34% advanced 1.4%, Hitachi Ltd. /quotes/zigman/193274/delayed JP:6501 -2.97% /quotes/zigman/193283/delayed/quotes/nls/hthif HTHIF -1.81% added 2.8%, and Canon Inc. /quotes/zigman/192200/delayed JP:7751 +0.43% /quotes/zigman/192225/delayed/quotes/nls/caj CAJ +0.73% jumped 4.5%.
Honda Motor Co. /quotes/zigman/193651/delayed JP:7267 -1.42% /quotes/zigman/193599/delayed/quotes/nls/hmc HMC -0.80% rose 0.4% after a Nikkei business news report Saturday that the firm had raised its Japan sales target by 16% for the fiscal year ending in March.
Meanwhile, South Korea's Kospi /quotes/zigman/1652118/delayed KR:SEU -0.15% improved by 0.9%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index /quotes/zigman/2622475/delayed HK:HSI -0.91% advanced 0.5%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 /quotes/zigman/1653884/delayed AU:XJO -1.36% climbed a modest 0.6% and China's Shanghai Composite Index /quotes/zigman/1858913/delayed CN:000001 -1.56% inched up 0.1%.
On the downside, Taiwan's Taiex /quotes/zigman/1565586/delayed XX:Y9999 -0.53% ended fractionally lower after a choppy trading session.
Major movers
Airline shares were among outperformers in Sydney, with Qantas Airways Ltd. /quotes/zigman/154565/delayed AU:QAN -3.00% /quotes/zigman/154564/delayed/quotes/nls/qubsf QUBSF +1.77% rising 1.6%, extending gains following the announcement last week of a fresh stock buy-back plan. Qantas rival Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd. /quotes/zigman/7611909/delayed AU:VAH 0.00% /quotes/zigman/7962199/delayed/quotes/nls/vbhlf VBHLF -4.15% rose 2.1%.
Shares of Billabong International Ltd. /quotes/zigman/264916/delayed AU:BBG 0.00% /quotes/zigman/264915/delayed/quotes/nls/bllaf BLLAF -1.02% soared 10.1% after the surfwear maker said the head of its U.S. division was considering a buyout of the company. Read: Billabong director mulls buyout of company.
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Over in Seoul, shipbuilders outperformed, rebounding from recent losses, with STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co. surging 5%, while Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. /quotes/zigman/259188/delayed KR:042660 +1.61% added 2.5%.
In Hong Kong, shares of Kunlun Energy Co. /quotes/zigman/49613/delayed HK:0135 -0.91% /quotes/zigman/49615/delayed/quotes/nls/kunuf KUNUF +1.18% climbed 3.1% on news it will become the Hang Seng Index's 50th constituent, with effect from Dec. 10.
Other energy shares also rallied in Hong Kong, as New York crude-oil prices extended gains to edge closer to $88 a barrel, with PetroChina Co. /quotes/zigman/21986/delayed HK:0857 -0.39% /quotes/zigman/257868/delayed/quotes/nls/ptr PTR +1.35% climbing 0.8% and China Coal Energy Co. /quotes/zigman/37836/delayed HK:1898 +0.43% /quotes/zigman/507020/delayed/quotes/nls/ccozy CCOZY +1.30% adding 1.4%.
On the downside in Hong Kong, Ping An Insurance Group Co. /quotes/zigman/1874839/delayed CN:601318 -2.02% /quotes/zigman/372285/delayed/quotes/nls/pngay PNGAY +0.59% /quotes/zigman/8216/delayed HK:2318 -1.43% fell 1.9% on news HSBC Holdings PLC /quotes/zigman/13834/delayed HK:0005 -0.90% is in talks for the possible sale of its 15.6% stake in the Chinese insurer. Shares of HSBC /quotes/zigman/13834/delayed HK:0005 -0.90% climbed 1% in Hong Kong. Read: HSBC to sell 15.6% stake in Ping An Insurance.
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. /quotes/zigman/14335/delayed HK:0016 -2.04% /quotes/zigman/14337/delayed/quotes/nls/suhjf SUHJF +1.04% fell 2.8% as the stock began trading without rights to dividend.
On the Chinese mainland, property developers declined after official data released Sunday showed that average prices in 70 cities remained unchanged in October from the preceding month, amid worries controls on the sector may not be eased anytime soon. Read: China new-home prices flat during October.
Real-estate names weakened Shanghai trading following the data, as shares of Poly Real Estate Group Co. /quotes/zigman/1873491/delayed CN:600048 -2.00% dropped 1.5% and Cinda Real Estate Co. /quotes/zigman/1858975/delayed CN:600657 -2.50% lost 0.3% in Shanghai. In Shenzhen, China Vanke Co. /quotes/zigman/530268/delayed/quotes/nls/cvkey CVKEY 0.00% lost 0.5%.


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Spring Trends
We're all for self-improvement, but we figured you might like to kick off your new year with something other than a list of instructions about how to upgrade your life. Rather than going the traditional magazine route, we decided to take the inspirational one, and whipped up a little seasonal preview for you instead. We hope you take as much delight in today's Look Forward To: Spring 09 Trends as we did in creating it (we love betting on which shapes and styles will be the next big things).
(Images details by row, from left to right)
Rhinestones: Valentino, Alexander McQueen
Cage Shoes: Stella McCartney, Barbara Bui, YSL
Bib Necklaces: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Burberry (top), Chanel (bottom)
Drawstring Bags: Prada, Marc Jacobs
Sheer: Malo, Costume National, Alexander Wang
Sharp Shoulders: Marc Jacobs (top), Just Cavalli (bottom), Balmain
Silky Pants: Ralph Lauren Collection, Chloe, Moschino Cheap & Chic
Pulled Back Hair: Lanvin, Narciso Rodriguez
Mini Skirts: Matthew Williamson, Versace, Stella McCartney
Photos courtesy of First View and imaxtree.