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Dan Ellis made 19 saves for Carolina after replacing Cam Ward with 11:04 left in the second. Ward stopped all 15 shots he faced before leaving the game with what appeared to be a leg injury.
Jonathan Huberdeau scored two goals for Florida. Scott Clemmensen stopped 21 shots for the Panthers.
The Hurricanes won for the fourth time in five games. Florida has lost 10 of its last 12 games.
Trailing 3-1, Huberdeaus second goal came at 19:05 of the third. He took a cross-ice pass from Mueller and beat Ellis for his team-leading 10th goal of the season.
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Initially, Ward was knocked down when Hurricanes defenseman Joe Corvo slid into him and dislodged the net. After the next faceoff, Ward went down and limped off the ice.
Florida goaltender coach Robb Tallas suited-up for Sundays game and was on the bench for most of the first period as the backup goaltender. Jacob Markstrom was recalled from San Antonio in the AHL for Sundays game, but his gear was late in arriving so Tallas, 39, was signed to a one-day contact in case Markstrom couldnt play. Markstrom replaced Tallas on the bench with 3:44 left in the first.
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Character matters to children's success (and adults) and can be taught in school, but not in the sense of the moral virtues. Rather, the character that education should aim for involves performance virtues—sticking to something even when it's hard, learning from failure, believing that one will eventually succeed. Character matters, but this shouldn't be seen as an excuse for inaction until somehow poor-performing children magically develop character. To the contrary, character traits are profoundly affected by circumstances, especially trauma that increases stress; compensating for the many harms and uncertainties associated with poverty requires deliberate and targeted intervention. Tough offers some examples of programs with high success rates that focus on teaching perserverance and related skills; the problem is that they involve long-term commitment to the well-being of poor people, which isn't currently as popular as firing teachers.
Overall, I found this book fascinating. I think I can now better understand the important role of character in our lives. In the end, I wanted better solutions but the takeaway lesson of the call for a positive mentor and role model is empowering to teachers.
Drawing from a combination of research findings and real-world examples, Paul Tough develops the thesis that success is associated more with character - grit, self-control, curiosity, conscientiousness - and less with scores on intelligence tests. He shows how stressors experienced by children growing up in low-income neighborhoods can negatively impact success, unless they have parents or other adults who provide them with a secure base in the midst of the stressors. Most interestingly, he provide in-depth reporting on a number of programs that have helped children in difficult situations to develop the grit, self-control, and perseverance they need to succeed.
I bought this book expecting a more psychological approach. I was actually looking for ideas about how I could help my own children succeed. To that end, Tough makes that point that developing grit and perseverance may be difficult if children aren't allowed to fail. It did make me think about giving my children a little more space, letting them make their own mistakes, so that they are willing to take risks and deal with challenges. But for the most part, the book takes a sociological/public policy approach, considering interventions at a societal level with the goal of closing the achievement gap. After reading it, I feel much more informed about the challenges and possibilities facing the education system.
Rating: 3.5 of 5
Numerous real world examples and case studies. Heavy emphasis on the school system. Strong focus on parenting. Long list of notes to sort through for a proper "review."
I think this was a 3.5** book.
The first two chapters really popped and I had high hopes for the rest of his book. The impact of adverse childhood experiences and poverty felt right on point. I also really believe in attachment theory; without a solid beginning most individuals will struggle in life. The idea that a solid attachment can be a protective factor when it comes to poverty and adversity is also a theory that makes a lot of sense. Tough did a great job laying this foundation for the book.
Unfortunately he veers off into the KIPP charter schools and character education. These chapters have some positives and negatives. I did appreciate how Tough focused on kids living in affluence and in poverty. Both populations do benefit from persistence and perseverance as would anyone. However, most public schools don't have the resources or the longer days for extra support that a KIPP school can allow. For me, KIPP is a poor example for a program that can work in any public school setting.
Personally, I don't like the word 'grit'; for me it is a spin-off of the Protestant Work Ethic- pulling yourself up by your bootstraps. Most people in today's educational reform movement believe that all kids can succeed in our current educational system. And after we test them some more, we will be able to prove just that!
It is much easier to pull yourself up when the structural inequalities in our country are in your favor. It is much more difficult to suceed facing obstacles such as unemployment, discrimination and being in a school that isn't clean or safe. I think Tough and I can agree on that.
The last few chapters on college success were sobering. Even if kids make it to this point, very few can remain for the four years and walk away with a degree. A book by Tough on just this topic would definitely be interesting.
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Q&A with Paul Tough
Q. What made you want to write How Children Succeed?
A. In 2008, I published my first book, Whatever It Takes, about Geoffrey Canada and the Harlem Children's Zone. I spent five years reporting that book, but when I finished it, I realized I still had a lot of questions about what really happens in childhood. How Children Succeed is an attempt to answer those questions, which for many of us are big and mysterious and central in our lives: Why do certain children succeed while other children fail? Why is it, exactly, that poor children are less likely to succeed, on average, than middle-class children? And most important, what can we all do to steer more kids toward success?
Q. Where did you go to find the answers?
A. My reporting for this book took me all over the country, from a pediatric clinic in a low-income San Francisco neighborhood to a chess tournament in central Ohio to a wealthy private school in New York City. And what I found as I reported was that there is a new and groundbreaking conversation going on, out of the public eye, about childhood and success and failure. It is very different than the traditional education debate. There are economists working on this, neuroscientists, psychologists, medical doctors. They are often working independently from one another. They don't always coordinate their efforts. But they're beginning to find some common ground, and together they're reaching some interesting and important conclusions.
Q. A lot of your reporting for this book was in low-income neighborhoods. Overall, what did you learn about kids growing up in poverty?
A. A lot of what we think we know about the effect of poverty on a child's development is just plain wrong. It's certainly indisputable that growing up in poverty is really hard on children. But the conventional wisdom is that the big problem for low-income kids is that they don't get enough cognitive stimulation early on. In fact, what seems to have more of an effect is the chaotic environments that many low-income kids grow up in and the often stressful relationships they have with the adults around them. That makes a huge difference in how children's brains develop, and scientists are now able to trace a direct route from those early negative experiences to later problems in school, health, and behavior.
The problem is that science isn't yet reflected in the way we run our schools and operate our social safety net. And that's a big part of why so many low-income kids don't do well in school. We now know better than ever what kind of help they need to succeed in school. But very few schools are equipped to deliver that help.
Q. Many readers were first exposed to your reporting on character through your article in the New York Times Magazine in September 2011, which was titled "What If the Secret to Success Is Failure?" How does failure help us succeed?
A. That's an idea that I think was best expressed by Dominic Randolph, the head of the Riverdale Country School, an exclusive private school in the Bronx where they're now doing some interesting experiments with teaching character. Here's how he put it: "The idea of building grit and building self-control is that you get that through failure. And in most highly academic environments in the United States, no one fails anything."
That idea resonated with a lot of readers. I don't think it's quite true that failure itself helps us succeed. In fact, repeated failures can be quite devastating to a child's development. What I think is important on the road to success is learning to deal with failure, to manage adversity. That's a skill that parents can certainly help their children develop--but so can teachers and coaches and mentors and neighbors and lots of other people.
Q. How did writing this book affect you as a parent?
A. My wife and I became parents for the first time just as I started reporting this book, and our son Ellington is now three. Those are crucial years in a child's development, and I spent a lot of them reading papers on the infant brain and studies on attachment and trauma and stress hormones, trying not to get too overwhelmed.
In the end, though, this research had a surprising effect: it made me more relaxed as a parent. When Ellington was born, I was very much caught up in the idea of childhood as a race--the faster a child develops skills, the better he does on tests, the better he'll do in life. Having done this reporting, I'm less concerned about my son's reading and counting ability. Don't get me wrong, I still want him to know that stuff. But I think he'll get there in time. What I'm more concerned about is his character--or whatever the right synonym is for character when you're talking about a three-year-old. I want him to be able to get over disappointments, to calm himself down, to keep working at a puzzle even when it's frustrating, to be good at sharing, to feel loved and confident and full of a sense of belonging. Most important, I want him to be able to deal with failure.
That's a difficult thing for parents to give their children, since we have deep in our DNA the urge to shield our kids from every kind of trouble. But what we're finding out now is that in trying to protect our children, we may actually be harming them. By not giving them the chance to learn to manage adversity, to cope with failure, we produce kids who have real problems when they grow up. Overcoming adversity is what produces character. And character, even more than IQ, is what leads to real and lasting success.
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"Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in this book the author argues that the qualities that matter most have more to do with character: skills like perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, and self-control. The book introduces us to a new generation of researchers and educators who, for the first time, are using the tools of science to peel back the mysteries of character. Through their stories, and the stories of the children they are trying to help, the author traces the links between childhood stress and life success. He uncovers the surprising ways in which parents do, and do not, prepare their children for adulthood. And he provides us with new insights into how to help children growing up in poverty. Early adversity, scientists have come to understand, can not only affect the conditions of children's lives, it can alter the physical development of their brains as well. But now educators and doctors around the country are using that knowledge to develop innovative interventions that allow children to overcome the constraints of poverty. And with the help of these new strategies, as the author's reporting makes clear, children who grow up in the most painful circumstances can go on to achieve amazing things. This book has the potential to change how we raise our children, how we run our schools, how we construct our social safety net and also to change our understanding of childhood itself"--Dust jacket.… (more)
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Why don't our local police notify our local newspapers right away and send out text messages. They have the "Do you recognize this person" page on face book, I never saw it there either.
Maybe I'm wrong but it seems to me their asking the publics help a day late and a dollar short.
We have, of course, signed up for releases from every Yamhill County agency and a number of state agencies, including the Oregon State Police. The Oregonian has no doubt signed up for a vastly broader array of releases, as its area of interest is much broader.
That means the News-Register and Oregonian received the release simultaneously. In such cases, I imagine we will get it up first sometimes and they will get it up first other times, but there shouldn't really be much lag.
We're happy with that. It seems fair. And it is certainly easier for the agency to simply post one release to one point.
Previously, they had to maintain current rosters of the names and e-mail addresses of interested parties, and decide when a particular release seemed to warrant broader than usual dissemination. Now, they don't.
One consequence if that a lot of us get a lot of releases that hold no interest for us. We probably average at least a dozen releases a day from the state police, but only use a couple a week. But it's easy to ignore the ones on an incident occurring in Hermiston or Ashland.
Timeliness is an entirely different matter, and you make a great point there. The quicker an agency puts something out, the more effective it is.
The state police are incredible. They will often have a release out on a wreck within minutes of the initial 911 call and update it several times as more information emerges. But the agency has a very robust PR staff that a local agency could never justify.
Locally, the county sheriff's office is typically the quickest and most pro-active, and the city PD next. It can be spotty with the smaller agencies.
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Blue Shed Crafts now has a website. A very simple website but a website non the less. It can be viewed here So what else have I been doing? I attended a small, two hour long Craft Fair in Newton Tony Near Salisbury on the 9th March but unfortunately I forgot to take my camera with me! It was held in a really pretty Memorial Hall in the village and was very well attended. My next event will be on April 27th in Warminster, Wilthire. There will be a total of thirty four stalls in all and parking is very convienient too for visitors. (Doors open at 10am Close at 4pm. Venue is the Warminster Civic Centre BA12 8LB) I've also been busy making machine knitted hats, which is why I hardly ever write my Blog these days. I've made a few things too for customers and had a few sales on etsy. My next job on my ever growing 'to do list' is to sew together football scarves (much loved,treasured and highly valued football scarves)for a customer who would like me to make two bed throws from her scarf collection. This job has been on my list for almost five (!!!) months now and so I'm making a start on that job right after the Easter break. I hope you're all enjoying some 'down time', 'family time' or simply 'me time' this Easter and recharging your batteries. Now that British Summer Time is on the clocks hopefully the weather will follow.
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I've recently made these decorative kitties which are available to purchase if you like them. The white one, below, my sister commissioned BlueShedCrafts to make as she has donated it to Ark RAIN Wildlife Sanctuary for an online auction they'll be holding on Face Book. Maybe you would like to bid for it? The bidding won't start until the weekend of 23rd February.
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I purchased a couple of blanks this seller on ebay and have decorated them as can be seen here, for my two dogs.
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Why not join in? It's only £5.00 for a stall and your work will reach a wide audience. here
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Fancy being in with a chance of winning a beautiful handmade item? If so, then go take a look at this blog and follow the instructions given. Good Luck!
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Well it's been and gone once again and if we're fortunate enough to survive another twelve months then it will be back round again before we know it. I've already started making a few things for Christmas 2013 although I'll be packing that away soon and thinking about Easter items. I was kept busy with my regular machine knitting work in the last quarter of the year and I have been asked to make a couple of knitted Clangers
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New San Diego State University President Elliot Hirshman has been in office for little more than a week, and his salary increase has confused and upset some students, staff and alumni.
The California State University budget has been cut regularly for several years, including the upcoming 2011-12 academic year in which another $650 million has been cut. This cut is expected to raise tuition fees by 12 percent.
However, despite this cut, the CSU board of trustees approved a $400,000 salary for Hirshman—an increase of $100,565 from what predecessor Stephen L. Weber made.
"Frankly, I think it's ridiculous," SDSU student Ariana Torres said. "When UCs and CSUs raise tuition on students in a time where classes and faculty are being cut, giving the new president a raise of that amount only adds insult to injury."
Another student agreed that raising the SDSU president's salary was not the best decision for the board to make.
"I think his salary seems almost extravagant especially when considering the systematic slashes in school programs," SDSU student Osmar Abad said. "We've been advised to load up on as many classes during the summer sessions as the fall will be severely cut. ... I think he needs to set an example. If Jerry Brown is willing to take a pay cut in his public capacity as the governor of the state, as a leader representing another public institution, Mr. Hirshman would be virtuous to follow his lead."
Not only students, but alumni are finding Hirshman's salary increase hard to justify.
"As an Aztec alum and small business owner, I'm a bit confused as to how the Board of Regents and state came up with that number," former SDSU student David Oates said. "When I have a budget shortfall, I don't give myself or other executives a pay raise. They may have good reasons, mind you. But from an outsider, I'm having a hard time understanding it. I hope they explain it in detail. If not, I'll naturally think harder when they call my house to ask for a contribution."
But SDSU alum Sean Upton, who now works for a private university, said the salary seems "largely reasonable, if that salary is justified based on return on investment in terms of donations to the school, and is sufficiently appropriate compared to other post-secondary public [campuses]."
He added: "Most current college students ... tend to have no idea how much of their education is paid by the state, which usually reinforces the perspective that the biggest tragedy of budget cuts is the hike in fees, when availability, access, quality for students and a secure culture of research and learning for faculty are much more impacting with immediate and lasting damage."
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Stock Number: 702557. 2005 Keystone Outback 23RS. Price reduced $2,000! Sleeps 7 with its queen slide out bed, bunk bed and fold-down couch. Kitchen has 3-burner stove, oven, 2 door refrigerator, food pantry & deep double sink. Full bath has shower/tub, toilet, mirrored medicine cabinet, sink counter, linen closet, & skylight. Stereo with CD Player and TV cabinet. A/C & furnace. Outside, under the awning, there is a second 3-burner stove, counter & faucet. Please call Keith 734-459-4424.
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2000 39' Damon Escaper w/slide
Stock Number: 702508. Model 3980 on a heavy duty Spartan Mountain Master Chassis powered by a Cummins 330HP Inline 6 cylinder Turbo diesel attached to an Allison 6 speed push button automatic transmission. Hydraulic leveling system, Sleeps 5, front-load washer/dryer combo. queen size bed, memory foam mattress. Separate toilet & shower. Large fridge & freezer. Dining is expandable table & 4 chairs. Full custom cloth couch that pulls out to a double bed & a leather J lounge that also pulls out to a bed ...
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Yakima roof pod. Excellent condition
Yakima roof pod in excellent condition. Dimensions: 7 ft. long, 24 inches wide, 14 inches deep. Approximately 10 years old but only used for about three years to transport an art and craft show canopy. It has been kept in storage since that time so it is in virtually new condition except for some minor scratchs. Totally weatherproof and has built in locking latch. All necessary hardware for attaching to roof rack included.
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1972 FORD CLASS (C) MOTORHOME. Here is A Handy Man Special. This Is A OLDER Unit With ROOF AIR-Furnace-Stove-Fridge- GOOD TIRES. EXHAUST. A V-8. MOTOR 390. automatic Trans. The Unit has Been Settin So it Needs TLC. Has A 4 K Generator. Will Sell with or without. Needs A Tune-Up. Will Supply Parts if you Buy. Has Plenty of Storage inside. Needs Minor Ceiling work in Back corner Area, Asking 3500.00. GREAT WAY for A Man or Couple to LIVE rather Economically. Live in Move from Job Site to Job Site or ...
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Adco Cover
Brand new Adco Cover for 38 to 40' Class A Motorhome
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2006 Fleetwood Bounder
2006 Fleetwood Bounder 39Z * Single-Slide * 35,000 Miles
Beautiful rig impeccably maintained! Fully loaded with large slide out. too many options to list. Second owner, very low miles, maintained perfectly.
INTERIOR FEATURES: Carpet, Ceramic Floors, Oak Cabinets, Corian Counter Tops, Full Kitchen, Deluxe fridge, Microwave, Conv. Microwave, Sleeps: 4-6: Queen Island Bed, Sofa Sleeper, Dinette Sleeper, Flat screens TVs, DVD, CD/Cassette, Sound System, Skylight, Washer/dryer combo, Day/Night Shades ...
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2013 Deluxe Cargo Mate 6'x12' , Enclosed Trailer with Ramp - $3200 - $
2013 Deluxe Cargo Mate 6'x12' + 17" The V Nose, Enclosed Trailer.
16" Center Studs, One Piece Roof, LED Lights, E-Tracks, Radial Tires, Side Door, Ramp Door. Like Brand NEW.
Features Includes:
.030 White Side
Aluminum Roof (one Peace)
Rear Ramp Door (61")
32" Radius RV Door
Slant Wedge With Anodized Front
16" ATP on Side
6"Anodized Stripe On Sides
ATP Rear Hoop
ATP Nose And Front Corners
15" Radial Tires
Recessed LED Clearance Lights
Dura Strand Engineered Flooring ( Full ...
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2009 Forest River Rockwood Ultra Lite 8315BSS 34' Travel Trailer
I have just upgraded to a new motor home so now I'm selling my travel trailer. I just spent thousands of dollars doing many upgrades to it, top to bottom. Of course it turns out a month later, after all of the work and time I put in, I find the exact one that I have been looking for at a price I honestly couldn't pass up. Now at least somebody will get too enjoy all the work and money that's been spent on it making it super nice.
Here are some Specs:
-34' Travel Trailer
-Updated Super Luxury ...
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R V Parts
shower stall, waste tanks I also have bottom piece for shower and shower wand /faucet and curtain to close it up
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Hunters fixer trailer
2004 38 foot prowler lynx. Needs floors and two vents.
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Port Huron
2011 Keystone Fuzion Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler RV
~ For Sale by Owner ~
~ Location: Southeastern Michigan (Oakland County) ~
$44,900.00 or best offer
Call 586-322-6000 NO TEXTS, please. I won't text back.
One owner. Only used three times by non-smoking retired couple.
Excellent Condition, Low Miles, One and a half Baths, New leather Lazyboy recliner sofa, Fuel Station, Surround Sound, Three flatscreen tvs, Satellite system, much more!
See more here: http://fwthrv.blogspot.com/
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97 Fleetwood pace arrow 34ft.
Very clean, only 87000 miles, every thing works, non smoker or pets,New refrigerator and mechanical sound. ( will take best offer) can send pic if u like to see them!
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2003 SHASTA (by Coachman) - 29.5', slide-out, power awning, fully loaded, Reese towing system, very nice spacious interior layout, and A1 condition.
*** Call Don 810.956.7865 for more information
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North Street
2002 Travel Trailer 248TB bunkhouse
2002 coachman travel trailer
248 TB bunkhouse
Full bathroom with tub and shower
Roof top air conditioner
front room with queen size bed
Sleeps 5-6 people
furnace, fridge, stove. Antenna hook up TV/cable
Light weight 5800lbs
Asking $5800.00 or best offer.
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Walled Lake
2011 29' Forest River Flagstaff Super Lite w/slide
Stock Numver: 708160. 2011 RSBB26, Great condition, sleeps 6-7, large bathroom glass in shower never used,oven-micri never used, flatscreen full ent.system,frig-freezer lots of storage, power slid,pwr awning,prw jack feet, prw tounge jack,outdoor shower-grill hookup, cable-sat hookup.double axle used less than 10 times,tow bars and sway bar incld. call David 734-641-2140.
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2003 Dutchmen SRV-H5-W Toyhauler
INTERIOR FEATURES: Vinyl Floors, Carpet, Solid Oak Cabinets, Full Kitchen, New Top/Bottom Fridge, Stove Top, Split Bath, Shower w/ Glass Door, Skylight, Monitor Panel, Day/Night Shades, Ceiling Fan, Fantastic Fan, Sleeps 6: Brand New Mattress, Sofa Sleeper, Dinette Sleeper
EXTERIOR FEATURES: Exterior Grill, Ducted AC/Heat, Roof AC, Furnace, Generator, Awnings, Michelin Tires, Rear Screen Door, Heat Pads On All Tanks.
- See more at: http://www.rvregistry.com/used-rv/1006333.htm#sthash.ssxRcxeW.dpuf
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Rochester Hills
2003 Newmar Kountry Star
We offer Owner Financing, Assumables, Lease to Own, Take over Payments, Easy Financing, Good credit, Bad credit RV Loans, Easy Qualify, No Credit Check. Small Down Payments. We also take Trades! RV Buyers Advocate Available. Save $1000's.
We may be able to Buy your RV, Coach for Loan Balance, even if you are in a negative equity position or We will find a buyer for your RV for the Loan Balance, even if you are in a negative equity position. Gas or Diesel Pushers up ...
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Saint Clair Shores
20' Carefree Electric RV Awning
20' Carefree Electric Rv Awning.
Awning; model # QK207925
Ocean Blue w/ white metal wrap
Hardware; model #OV25APHW
White, adjustable pitch
Mounting & Switch/Control Kit
New in box.
$1800 firm.
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1984 yamaha phazer 480
1984 phazer
runs great
1955 miles
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1996 polaris 600 xlt -
only 1100 orginal miles
liquid cooled oil injected
runs great
***2003 FLEETWOOD ELKHORN TRUCK CAMPER - $6000 (Dearborn Hts)
2003 FLEETWOOD Elkhorn, 2003 Elkhorn by Fleetwood Truck Camper for 6 FT Bed Truck ***Features Include, Two 5 Gallon Propane Tanks, Roof Access Ladder, Outside Shower , 6 Gallon Hot Water Heater, A/C & Furnace, 3 Burner Range Top W/ Oven and range hood fan, installed Coffee Maker, Side by Side Kitchen Sink, Refrigerator, AM/FM with CD Stereo Radio System, small Full Bath, Booth Style Dinette (converts to Bed), Queen Bed... Sleeps 3-4. with Power Jacks w/ remote for easy set up.....Photos were taken ...
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Dearborn Heights
2008 Double Tree Mobile Suite in Michigan
RV Type: Fifth Wheel
Year: 2008
Make: Doubletree Mobile Suite
Model: 36 RSSB3
Length: 36 ft
Mileage: app 3,000
Fresh Water Capacity: 100 gallons
Number Slide Outs: 3 Slides
Sleeps How Many: 4
A/C Unit: 1
Awnings: 1
Price: $45,000
2008 Doubletree Mobile Suite 36RSSB3, 2008 Mobile Suite. Carmel interior with oak cabinets. 32 LCD TV with Surround sound. 3 burner cooktop w/convection Oven. Central vacuum. Washer/dryer prep.King size bed. Hyd. rear stabilizer jacks. Power awning with weather shield and ...
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2004 NEWVISION Sportster
2004 NEWVISION Sportster fifth wheel - 40', slide-out, rear 10' garage, very clean interior & exterior!
*** Call Mike 586..612..5463 for more information
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2007 Jayco Jay Flight 30.5BHS
For Sale: 2007 Jayco 30.5 BHS Fifth Wheel Camper. We are the original owners. We are NON Smokers. The camper is in excellent condition. All routine maintenance has been performed. New tires and wheels last summer. NEW Water heater unit, and yearly bearing repacked/brakes adjusted on 6/7/14. Camper sleeps 8-10 people. Has a "super" slide (Dinette and couch). Comes with Reese 14K lb hitch. Only mark on the camper is the right rear skirt is wrinkled from a tire blow out two summers ago.
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"Bay Harbor Golf Club is one of the most picturesque golf sites in the country ... it may be America's most diverse collection of holes."
- GOLFWEEK Magazine
- 27-Hole championship course
- Designed by Arthur Hills
- Three distinct nine-hole courses: The Links The Quarry and The Preserve.
The Quarry, complete with 40 foot gorges and stone cliffs, is already considered one of the world's most unique courses.
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Obama Gambles on Syria
President's decision to involve Capitol Hill could backfire.
President Obama's decision to seek congressional authorization for a military strike against Syria has had five main consequences so far.
First, it sets up a test of Obama's credibility. Obama's decision to ask for congressional authorization, announced Saturday, took some of his own aides by surprise, along with most of official Washington and the media punditocracy. Obama had seemed inclined to go it alone, without asking for approval from Capitol Hill, in order to punish Syria for allegedly using chemical weapons.
Now the House and Senate are moving toward separate votes on the proposed Syrian strike. Those votes will probably be held next week, and failure to win approval could be devastating to the commander in chief's reputation as a leader. In some ways, Obama is putting the remainder of his presidency on the line.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who lost to Obama in the 2008 presidential race, said Sunday that rejection of the president's proposed strike against Syria would have "catastrophic" consequences because "the credibility of this country with friends and adversaries alike would be shredded."
[READ: Obama Isolated on Syria]
Second, Obama is re-animating the anti-war movement. Activists, who might have taken to the streets immediately if a Republican president such as George W. Bush moved toward striking Syria, have been slow to turn against Obama, whom many anti-war activists admire as a social liberal. Now the reluctance is fading as the Syria issue gets more attention and more Americans fear that the United States would get drawn into a wider war after two costly conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Some activists want to take the opportunity to pressure Congress to say no to Obama, and the protests are mounting.
Third, Obama is widening divisions within his own party and within the GOP. The prospective attack on Syria isn't a partisan issue. Some Democrats argue that Obama is playing with fire and shouldn't be intervening. Sen. Pat Leahy, D-Vt., advocates narrowing Obama's options, possibly restricting the president to ordering only a very limited series of air attacks. Many Republicans feel the same way.
On the other side, there are many legislators of both parties who agree with Obama that the United States is the only country capable of taking a moral stand against use of chemical weapons in Syria and elsewhere, and should do so. In fact, some legislators such as Sens. McCain and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina want Obama to take even harsher action against the current regime in Syria than the air strikes that Obama says he plans.
[READ: White House Aims to Convince Congress on Syria]
Fourth, Obama is fostering a wider national debate that is focusing new attention on foreign policy. His decision to seek votes in the House and Senate has spawned a sometimes ferocious tug-of-war over the U.S. role in the Middle East, American support for Israel, and the use of force. The nation's news media and the social media are filled with stories and discussions of the Syria issue and related topics. Obama is expected to use the presidential bully pulpit to make his case, probably in a prime-time speech.
"It's really incumbent on the president to go speak directly to the American people about what's at stake for this country," said former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on NBC's "Today" show. Gibbs, formerly one of Obama's most influential advisers, said the request for congressional authorization is "an enormous political gamble" for Obama. Most Americans oppose intervention or are very skeptical of it, according to opinion polls.
[BROWSE: Political Cartoons on Syria]
Fifth, in political terms, Obama is forcing his critics to take a stand. Nothing focuses the mind of an ambitious member of Congress more than an important vote. And Obama is now forcing his critics, including potential GOP presidential candidates in 2016, to actually vote on the controversial issue of war and peace and on presidential war powers. The vote guarantees that Obama's opponents will anger some in the divided conservative movement no matter whether they vote for or against authorization of intervention in Syria.
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Her first album, for Columbia in 1961. Her voice is a total knockout already. Several killers here.
The 4 Men With Beards vinyl is without the stereo versions (and none the worse off).
1970 classic with five self-penned songs, and covers of Dr John, BB King, Jimmy Reed and Carole King. Backing by The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, Jim Dickinson, Duane Allman.
180g vinyl.
The 4 Men With Beards vinyl carries just the first ten tracks listed, like the original release.
Curtis steered the Queen back on track in 1976 with this majestic, but pared-down production (not exactly a soundtrack), with plenty of killers, like Something He Can Feel, soul heaven.
Fab, zinging Aretha, pre-Atlantic, with the dodgy jazz and showtunes sifted out, and two recordings previously unreleased — the self-penned I Still Can't Forget, and When They Ask, recorded when she was just 19.


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TO BE SOLD AT THE UPCOMING LUCKY COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION FALL CLASSIC AUCTION Lot 415: 1946 Lincoln Convertible Thank you for your interest. Please view our website... More
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1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible, looks and runs excellent in and out. it was left to me when my brother died, we need to sell... More
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By James Beaty
Senior Editor
McALESTER —
New District 2 U.S Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Westville, is going to maintain a district office in McAlester and, as a new congressman, he's already toured the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant.
Mullin became a congressman on Jan. 3, along with other newly-elected House members.
During a recent town hall meeting at the McAlester Public Library prior to his being sworn into office, Mullin said he wasn't sure at the time if he would continue to maintain a District 2 field office in McAlester.
That's now been resolved.
Mullin's office is at a different location than Boren's, with Boren's office most recently located along Carl Albert Parkway.
Mullin's new office is 101 Airport Road, inside the former Federal Aviation Administration Automated Flight Service building near McAlester Regional Airport.
"I am thrilled to be opening an official Congressional office in McAlester," Mullin said.
Mullin toured McAAP during a trip to McAlester last week and issued a statement regarding the tour.
"McAlester Army Ammunition Plant is a tremendous asset to the 2nd District and easily one of the largest employers in southeastern Oklahoma," Mullin said.
"I was very impressed by the tour I received at this facility. For 70 years this plant has been doing incredibly important work for our armed forces while providing an economic engine for the region and I'm humbled with the opportunity to represent the facility and its hardworking staff in Congress.
"The hospitality I was shown during my visit was second to none and I can honestly say I learned a lot during my visit. During my time in Congress, I hope to be of service to the MCAAP and the people who work here."
Following the tour, Mullin met with several members of the McAlester Defense Support Association, a group formed to support the defense industry in McAlester.
They included Mark Jordan, MDSA chairman; vice chairman Gene Walker and MDSA Executive Committee member Brad Rutledge.
Meanwhile, Mullin's Communications Director Tim Ross said two members of Boren's staff have already made the transition to the new Congressman's office.
Jason Self, who handled veterans' affairs for Boren, is coming to Mullin's McAlester office in the same capacity, according to Ross.
"Betty Ford is also staying on from Congressman Boren's office," Ross said, and will be continuing her role as a field representative.
Ford said last week that all the needed connections were not yet made at Mullin's McAlester office.
"We are working to get the phones and the Internet," she said.
Although the new office is already open when someone's there to man it, the exact hours when a Mullin representative will be in the office haven't been set. Since Ford is a field representative, she won't always be in the office, but she said Self will be in it on a more regular basis.
"We were fortunate to find space that's available," Ross said.
The city of McAlester is donating the space for Mullin's McAlester office, with the Congressman paying the utilities, said McAlester City Manager Pete Stasiak.
"We had a request and the council evaluated the request and decided it was good to have his office in McAlester in the best interests of the community," Stasiak said.
Mullin's McAlester office is among five offices the new Congressman will be operating.
"We thank the city for helping us find the space and their warm welcome," Mullin said. "Together with our offices in Muskogee, Claremore, Durant and Washington D.C., the McAlester office will provide the best possible service to the people of the 2nd District."
"We look forward to a great relationship with the residents of McAlester and are truly looking forward to the opportunity to help eastern Oklahoma."
Contact James Beaty at firstname.lastname@example.com.
For more on this story, see the print or electronic editions of the McAlester News-Capital. Click here for print edition home delivery or click here to see the Smart Edition for your computer, tablet, e-reader or smartphone.


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July 31, 2014
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. -- A Maryland man now faces a first degree murder charge in the shooting death of Melvin Jordan.
Jordan was shot last spring outside of the Skyline Motel in Fishersville. Family and friends said Jordan was recovering at the motel when he died.
Jerad Ross faced an attempted murder charge, but that charge was upgraded to first degree murder after Jordan died months after deputies say he was shot by Ross. A multi-jurisdiction grand jury heard testimony in the case and indicted Ross with those charges Friday afternoon.


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A young Korean struggles to survive and protect the life of his sister during a tumultuous time in history. Shin Jung Tae (Kim Hyun Joong) works at odd jobs from the age of 15 during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai in the 1930s after his father disappears, leaving him to take care of his sister. When his sister needs surgery to live, Jung Tae must find a way to get the money to pay for it. With his superior fighting skills, Jung Tae gets embroiled in the dangerous Dobinori smuggling gang, which promises to give him the money he so desperately needs. Jung Tae's heart is torn between two women – the sweet Yoon Ok Ryeon (Jin Se Yeon), who aspires to become a singer, and the cold and calculating Deguchi Gaya (Lim Soo Hyang), who trains to become a sword fighter to avenge her parents' death. What kind of a future will the young Korean ex-patriots have in China during such harsh times? "Inspiring Generation (aka Age of Feeling)" is a 2014 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Jung Kyu. It is based on the comic series "Inspiring Generation," originally published from 1985 to 1988, by Bang Hak Ki.
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Remy Martin XO Excellence is an amazing blend of Cognac Fine Champagne, Grande Champagne, and Petite Champagne.
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Having prayer at meetings will be a discussion point of executive session during Tuesday night's council meeting.
City Manager Jerry Blaisdell said the item is a consultation with City Attorney Ed Zellers concerning public invocation, which is allowed under Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. The council voted earlier this year to allow public invocation before meetings.
Blaisdell said the city is still receiving complaints from both sides of the issue. He said the legal aspect is very convoluted on what constitutes an invocation. Litigation on the matter has been threatened via a letter, Blaisdell said.
"I don't think anything is going to change on it," Blaisdell said. "(The council) will receive an update
from its attorney about its obligation on the matter. We're simply doing a followup on some of the things that could happen."
Several members of the Parker County Ministerial Alliance expressed their desire of an invocation during meetings in June. A number of government entities have invocation before meetings throughout the area.
Also scheduled for executive session is continued discussion on economic development negotiations with Weatherford Healthcare Holdings, LLC and Weatherford Entertainment, LLC.


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Buying a Christmas tree is one of the most exciting parts of the holidays — and the choices are plentiful. If you've opted for a real tree, then the next stop is one of the tree lots around town.
There are two types of tree shoppers: those who do the research, and those who go on gut feeling. If you're a researcher, you'll need to decide which kind of tree you want. There are different varieties of firs, pines and spruces and each one has its own color, smell and needle types. Check out the Better Homes and Gardens guide to Christmas tree varieties to help you pick the best one for your home.
If you'd prefer to browse until the perfect tree reveals itself, then follow the tips below to ensure you get a good one that it lasts all the way through to Christmas morning.
Tips on Choosing a Real Christmas Tree — and Keeping It Fresh
The following advice come from Mike Bondi, a professor at Oregon State University's College of Forestry, who specializes in Christmas trees and is a spokesperson for the Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association.
When you're on the tree lot:
- Be sure you know what size (height and width) you need before heading to the retail lot. If you're short on space, remember real Christmas trees can be found in smaller, table-top sizes, too.
- Use the "Smell and Snap" test: Give the branch a gentle crush and smell the needles to check for a fresh Christmas tree fragrance. Then, bend a needle between your fingers; if it snaps, similar to a carrot, the tree is fresh.
- Look for other indicators of dryness or deterioration: excessive needle loss, discolored or yellow foliage and wrinkled bark, or a musty/mildew smell.
Once you've chosen a tree, here's how to keep it fresh:
- Make a fresh cut on the bottom of the tree to open up the pores, which have been clogged by sap. Don't worry about making the cut yourself — have the staff at your local lot cut off at least one-half inch — and put the tree in water as soon as possible.
- Water, water, water! An average tree may consume between a quart and a gallon of water per day. Don't forget to add water every day because if the water level drops below the cut end of the trunk, a seal will form and no more water will be absorbed by the tree unless another fresh cut is made. And, plain water is best, no additives needed.
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Korin and Khloe Madison!
w/g: 22 lbs
s/c: ECP and pressure has been terrible all the sudden. Also it seems I herniated my L4/L5 but on my right side this time...oh joy!
Other: MW checked my at my 32 week appointment and I was a dimple dilated, very low and soft! Had an elective u/s on Saturday and they told me Khloe was very low to the point where it was very difficult to get a 3d/4d face shot! She took measurements and has me measuring a week ahead and baby's weight is ~5 lbs 1 oz! Fasting levels still range from 97-106!!!!!! No matter if I have a snack or not! I don't see the GD doc till the 11th!!!! Oh and my fluids seem to be low, not sure what would be causing that. Hoping to get some answers at my next appointment.
Hope everyone had a nice long weekend
Next d/a:
9/10, GD consult/u/s
Melenie and Christopher Michael
w/g: was 20lbs 2 weeks ago havent checked since
s/c: horrible hip pain and discomfort, and little man is constantly on my bladder
other: cant believe i am in the 3rd tri already!!....only thing left to worrie about is i had a post-terrior low lying placenta at 20w....so they will be doing another u/s at 32w so hopefully the placenta has moved up.
next d/a: 9/18 ob
W/G: 10 lbs
S/C: BHC getting more frequent and a little ouchy sometimes, trying to keep my feet up more!
Other: Looking forward to NFL kickoff on Wedn! Missing my family / friends up in Washington who are excited too, none of our friends here in Wyoming seem to be football fans! Oh well
Next d/a: 9/7 OB and size / position u/s
--Christina (30), DH (30), DD #1 (7), DD #2 (5), DD #3 (2) and #4 EDD 11/4!
32 weeks 2 days
w/g- 30lbs
s/c - serious amount of pubic bone pain I have to be super careful how I get up or else I'm almost in tears it hurts so bad , lots of heartburn and BHC to boot .
Other - mostly set for this lil guy just need a few of the bigger things and to keep getting more organized and try and get my girls fully prepared and set too lol : ) Can't believe the summer is over ! Not sure why but I'm super emotional this week too crying about every dang thing you can think off geesh these hormones !!
33 weeks
w/g: As of last doctors appointment 1 lb
s/c: Contractions aren't as bad as before due to keeping my self hydrated and staying off my feet. Legs and feet are really starting to swell and my boyfriend is great at massaging them for me. Baby keeps kicking so I know he's doing well. I even got to see him breathe at my non-stress test on Thursday.
Other: Doctor says she'll induce me at around 37 weeks so i've got at least 4 more weeks to go. I'm ready to have this little guy out.
Next d/a
Non-stress test Thursday
OB: Sept 10th
U/S: Sept 17th
GD consult: Sept 21st
I feel your pain on the pubic bone pain! I know I always start getting antsy for the baby to come around now (even though I know baby needs longer to cook) -- but I was telling DH that I feel like I'm going to be holding myself in another week or two b/c it feels like baby will fall out! He suggested a girdle...I think he meant chastity belt? Oh well, we're just about in the home stretch!
w/g: Not sure, didn't weigh myself this morning. I'll add 2 lbs to last week's total due to my diet while camping though, so 16 lbs. LOL
s/c: Soreness in my hips, back, and butt if I stay in one position for too long, shortness of breath, heartburn, nausea, headaches, and constantly feeling like I have to pee due to his position DIRECTLY on my bladder. I know this little guy needs to stay put a little while longer but I can't help but wanting to be done.
Other: Feeling pretty stressed out lately. Counting down the number of work days I have left and dreading each day care drop off, as DS1 is NOT happy when I take him there Had a fun weekend camping at the beach though; very relaxing and it was nice weather.
Next d/a: 9/13, the first of my weekly appts!
DS Kawika 4/25/11
Due 10/7/12 - blue team!
w/g: 16Ibs
s/c: Been having leg cramps and some swelling in my feet and ankles. The swelling goes down during the day and sometimes gets kind of bad at night.
Other: We finally moved this weekend so we can start on the nursery now. I am so excited to finally start getting things together.
Next appt. Sept. 19th then weekly to test little guy everyweek. I get to see him everyweek and I am so happy about that.
Christina and Sydney Addalyn
w/g: 19lbs.
s/c:Continue to go to physical therapy for lower back, hip pain, and pelvic pain twice a week. Lots of RL pain, hurts to move,walk,sit, or lay. LO is always pushing under my ribs so there are sharp pains there alot too. Everything gives me heartburn. Having dizzy/lightheaded spells. The BHC are sporadic but becoming more and more. If this was the first pregnancy instead of the third I would not have done it again lol.
Other: Still working 40 hours a week (I am a Correction Officer and overtime is MANDATORY ugh) trying to hold off as late as I can, but getting harder and harder especially with all the pain. My normal shift is fine, dont do much on third and dont have to deal with the inmates, but when I get mandated shewww its rough, the inmates are out and about, and the last time I was mandated for a full 8 hours, there was a inmate on inmate assault (happened 20 ft. from me) a inmate hit another inmate with a lock in a sock, causing blood spill crew to clean the mess up, and a emergency trip for the assaulted inmate. ugh cant wait til my 6 week break from this place.
Next d/a: 9/20/12
Me((Chris(29)DH((David(35)DS((Cain Michael(11)DD((Harley Reyne(7)EDD of DD((Sydney Addalyn(11/30/12)
Love My Family
w/g: 19lbs
s/c: She is putting her foot/arm under my ribs and i feel like I'm going to Squish her... I can't get comftorable at night... I've been waking up and throwing up in the middle of the night if i lay on my side... I have to prop my uper body up like sitting in a chair to sleep at night w/o throwing up or feeling sick.
Other: I get to quit my job next week on the 12th to be a stay at home mom! I'm excited about that! Today I got my RhoGAM shot b/c my blood type is RH- and I got blood work done today to check my thyroid and iron levels!
Next d/a 9/19/12
I'm not sure if it will make a difference, but I'm thinking of trying a boppie pillow to help with sleeping on my side.
Brandy and Nevaeh Ann
31w 2days
w/g: 5lbs
s/c: Test for the pre eclampisa came back decend.. little protein but nothing to be concerned with right now. Having BH alot and not hardly sleeping. Lil mamma is mostly up and down so I have her on my bladder and in my ribs all the time.
other: Been stressed about everything and emotional and mood swings like crazy. I think I have scared off most people talking to me for a little bit until it calms back down lol. trying to get more organized but it has been hard since I have to stop alot to rest and take care of the other 2 kids.
next appt: have to reschedule suppose to be 9/10
Bridget and Caitlyn Elizabeth
s/c: What doesn't bother me at this point?! I am so over this pregnancy! I can't wait until she is born. Between the rash, bug bites, peeing, and acid reflux I think I will get more sleep with a newborn. I just can't get comfortable. My poor hubby is a sport to not complain about the mountain of 6 pillows I need to be able to get semi-comfortable.
Other: My last day of work is the 14th. Excited to meet my baby girl, but a little sad that DS won't be my baby anymore. He is 2 1/2 and has been wonderful this pregnancy. He tells everyone he's a good big brother and gives my belly hugs and kisses all the time. He also insists Caitlyn is bringing him a toy - a big, blue tractor. LOL. (She is btw.)
Next d/a 9/11/12 @ 38 wks - hopefully my last appt.
I wanted to tell you to talk to your dr about the vomiting. I had bad heartburn all pregnancy and it turn out that in the 3rd tri it turned to acid reflux. If I take a Zantac 75 (as dr recommended), I am fine all night. If I don't take it . . . (shudders) I don't even want to think about it.
I also am RH- and I am hoping my DD is as well so I do not need anymore RhoGAM shots. (My DS was RH-.)
Also, congrats on becoming a full time SAHM next week. That's wonderful. You will enjoy it. I work part time and will not be going back until after the holiday. I am spoiled because my mom watches my little guy while I work. He has a blast with "Gram-Gram" and "Digger Pop" and I get to make a little extra $ to throw in the college fund. It's win-win. I don't think I could leave him in day care. I am not saying it is bad to leave your kids there if you have to, but I live in a small community and the ones close by would not be where I would feel comfortable dropping him off for the day.
How have you been? Did you get the nursery ready yet or are you waiting for your baby shower? I have been thinking about you often. I am so glad Zoey is doing well. LOVE her name btw.
Take Care.
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Originally published on Tue January 24, 2012 6:59 am
And now, let's bring in NPR's Cokie Roberts, as we do most Mondays. Cokie, good morning.
COKIE ROBERTS, BYLINE: Good morning, Steve.
INSKEEP: Well, yesterday, Newt Gingrich was all over the airwaves saying this is now a two-man race, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney - no Rick Santorum in there, as far as he's concerned, or Ron Paul, for that matter.
Originally published on Mon January 23, 2012 8:19 am
In the race for the Republican presidential nomination, the tally stands at 1-1-1. Over the weekend, former House speaker Newt Gingrich re-established himself as a presidential contender with a resounding victory in South Carolina's primary.
He beat second-place finisher former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney by more than 12 points. That means Romney, Gingrich and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum have each won a nominating contest. Now all eyes are on Florida.
With Newt Gingrich beating Mitt Romney in South Carolina as soundly as the Johnny Rebels in 1861 thrashed the Billy Yanks at Bull Run (or the First Battle of Manassas, depending on your view), the Republican presidential nomination contest marches southward to Florida.
There in the Sunshine State, the campaign promises to be an even more hard- fought affair than in South Carolina, with both candidates battling for their party's conservative soul by out-righting each other.
The morning after a stinging defeat in South Carolina, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney said he would release his most recent tax returns this week, ahead of the Florida primary.
Romney said he would release his 2010 tax returns and an estimate of what he'll pay for 2011 on Tuesday. "We made a mistake in holding off as long as we did," he told Fox News Sunday.


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Orange Cream Cheese Bread Recipe
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|1-8 oz
|package cream cheese, softened
|1/2 c
|1 2/3 c
|granulated sugar
|2 1/4 c
|all-purpose flour
|1 tsp
|1 Tbsp
|baking powder
|1 c
|1/2 c
|chopped walnuts
|2 Tbsp
|grated orange peel
|1/4 c
|orange juice
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Jen's notes for this recipe:
The Crew and I just loved the moist, creaminess of this bread. If you love nuts as much as I do, feel free to load 'em on! So good.
Combine cream cheese and shortening, creaming well.
Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, beating well after each addition.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition.
Stir in walnuts and orange peel.
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3 inch loaf pans.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
Let cool in pan for 10 mintues. Then sprinkle orange juice over loaves. Remove to wire rack to finish cooling
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Wendy Rusch snooksk9 - Mar 25, 2011
This sounds yummy!!!
Jen Frame chickofgrace - Mar 28, 2011
I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!
Dana Palmer dana90631 - Apr 1, 2011
I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!
Dana Palmer dana90631 - Apr 1, 2011
I forgot to buy walnuts, but I had some candied walnuts that I put on my salads...they worked great!!!
Wendy Rusch snooksk9 - Apr 1, 2011


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Devin Thorpe, Contributor
I cover social entrepreneurship and impact investing.
The world of entrepreneurial finance is changing rapidly; we are at a tipping point that will make what seems like a vibrant part of our global economy today seem small in one year's hindsight.
Whether you are a service provider, social entrepreneur, angel investor, venture capitalist, or one of the millions of people ready to become a small-scale start up financier, it is time to pay attention.
Estimates for annual crowdfunding transactions go as high as $500 billion annually compared to 2011's $1.5 billion (anticipated to be $3 billion in 2012). If crowdfunding even begins to approach that scale, it will completely change the landscape for start-up financing.
Jason Best and Sherwood Neiss helped lead the successful effort to get crowdfunding approved in the JOBS Act passed earlier this year. Niess explained that the folks at the SEC described themselves as "a reactive and not a proactive organization." The SEC explained that they needed direction from Congress before they could do anything about crowdfunding equity. "We delivered an act of Congress. They weren't expecting that."
The Act gives rulemaking authority to the SEC and FINRA; Best and Neiss are now meeting regularly with regulators to help define the shape of these rules—which could determine the success or failure of the Act.
According to Neiss, regulators approach novelty with a focus on preventing fraud—it's what they deal with every day. They aren't in the business of creating jobs—even though that is the legislation's intent.
Neiss explained that he and Best have helped to organize two groups to help frame the regulation and involve the people who will be most impacted by it: the Crowdfunding Professionals Association and the Crowdfund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates.
Neiss and Best recently wrote a piece for Venturebeat that explains the real issues that need to be resolved in the regulation. It is well worth the read.
WeSparkt founder Jonathan Blanchard explained WeSparkt's focus on social entrepreneurship. Their new crowdfunding platform is designed specifically to take advantage of the JOBS Act to allow social entrepreneurs focusing on a double bottom line (profit and social good) to raise equity.
Blanchard sites a Monitor study suggesting that crowdfunding will grow to $500 billion annually. His site will target impact investors hoping to create social change.
Leadership is needed and Jason Best and Woodie Neiss are the leadership we need to accolade. The crisis has been devastating for all of our friends and families. The leadership in Crowd Funding raise a new light and a new future. Our commitment at TheSohoLoft will continue to support them and all visionaries. We predict crowd funding will be a $1 trillion dollar business within 10 years so we encourage you to read and learn more….
Let's hope so. My fingers are crossed. Equity crowdfunding has so much potential and it's about time retail investors got a piece of the pie. This post discusses the benefits of equity crowdfunding: http://blog.sprinklebit.com/the-power-of-crowds-how-equity-crowdfunding-will-revolutionize-retail-investing/
There was an important development in crowdfunding just last Friday. "Selfstarter" crowdfunding software was released by Lockitron under an open source license. http://selfstarter.us/ Selfstarter allows inventors to set up their own crowdfunding campaigns. Lockitron used it to raise $1.8 million in 10 days for initial production of their new iphone controlled door lock. It uses Amazon payments to collect funds. Backers are not charged until the product is ready to ship.
How Selfstarter will develop under its open source license is anyone's guess. The vision, though, is a secure reliable method of raising funds that any inventor can use.
Quite a feat. We are working closely with Eastern Europe and Middle East on these topics. This will be helpful.
We recently interviewed the Founder & CEO of TerraCycle about crowdfunding for equity. The result is a great overview on the potential of crowdfunding for small businesses, entrepreneurs and unaccredited investors. Not only is this an opportunity for small businesses/startups to secure funding, but will also allow the average American the right to invest in ideas they want to support- whether a local business, new medical technology, etc. As Tom Szaky of TerraCycle alludes to, this is about investment opportunities for the 99%.
You are absolutely right Devin. Crowdfunding will explode not only in the US but in Canada as well. We at Healthy Crowdfunder are here to make a difference in this world. Crowdfunding or not, we will focus on financing health wellness and high tech health ventures. We want to drive a major dent in the rising health care costs. Through financing and co-development of health ventures, we will help people avoid getting sick in the first place or bring more advanced projects to the next level.