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The Roadrunners enter the series with a 25-22 record and are part of a four-way tie for third place in the WAC standings with an 8-10 league mark. The Birds need just one win lock up a bid to the league tournament, which will be played from May 8-11 at the Lady Techster Softball Complex in Ruston, La.
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BARSTOW • Charli Burnett has been competing in local pageants since she was 8 years old, winning a number of titles including Miss Route 66 Talent, Pre-teen Princess, Miss Teen Barstow and Miss Barstow.
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Burnett said she's been preparing since late October with the help of Barstow native and former Miss California 2008, Raquel Beezley.
"She's helped a lot through this entire process. I don't even know what I would do if she wasn't there," Burnett said. "I'm really thankful for her."
Kristine Watson, director for the Miss Barstow pageant, is also helping, assisting with wardrobe selections and training in her walk.
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Judges will select 20 women out of 120 contestants to go on to the next round, immediately cutting 100, Burnett said.
At a gathering at Los Domingos a few days before the competition, approximately 25 of Burnett's closest friends, family and sponsors met. She thanked them for their moral and financial support. Coming up with the $1,800 entry fee was one of the biggest obstacles to entering the contest, she said.
"I want to say to my community thank you for letting me do this and sponsoring me. It means a ton and supporting me through this process. I hope to make them proud and do well this weekend, so I can come home with a title," she said.
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Silver investment for profit has been substantially correlated more closely with gold than with copper, even during the very difficult economic crisis of 2008 and early 2009, when real estate and financial markets collapsed. As pointed out above, though its price declined, silver outperformed all stock markets and foam commodities during the crisis by a wide margin reflecting its closer investment affinity to gold. This is an extremely important point regarding silver's economic sensitivity. Because the next time the economy begins to falter, if copper and gold go their separate ways (as usual), silver most likely will follow the rarer metal. Furthermore, if silver continues to move closely with gold, the less expensive metal will be more accessible to more investors. The United States emerged from the severe 2008 recession in 2009 and has been in recovery for a number of years. Although the economy's last growth rate was recorded at a mere 1.3 percent, as of this writing no major economist has mentioned the risk of a return to recession. But this is a fact: It is a historic inevitability that sooner or later the economy will contract. And considering the ongoing European recession, as well as the recent dramatic slowdown in economic activity in Japan, China, and Brazil, the risk that the United States will go into a recession soon is not negligible. Let's go ahead and visualize the upcoming recession, which hopefully is far off.
At the pace of present job growth, which has barely been able to match the growth in new entrants into the workforce, unemployment is unlikely to drop rapidly. There is hope that economic recovery will lead to improving job growth that can drive higher tax revenue with which to reduce our dependence on federal borrowing. But consider the magnitude of the challenge, disheartening as this is. Since the last recession, in merely four years the national debt has risen by more than 50 percent, a rise in leverage not experienced ever in the United States in peacetime. With deficits of over $1 trillion in each of the past four years, about a third of government spending each year is borrowed. Facing the so called U.S. fiscal cliff an expected combined $600-billion hit from impending tax increases and spending reductions to say that the federal government would struggle to spend even more to confront an economic slowdown is an understatement. It would not be difficult to argue that the country simply cannot afford to embark on expansionary fiscal policy when the next recession arrives.
But most recessions end or are mitigated by the Fed. When the economy slows and inflationary pressures wane, the Fed begins reducing interest rates, which encourages spending that leads to recovery. However, to combat the last recession, the Fed drove the interest rate it controls to zero for the first time in U.S. history. This has driven interest rates on virtually all forms of borrowing to the lowest rates ever experienced. When the next recession arrives assuming the economy has not normalized, which is a fair assumption considering the present environment the Fed will be forced to intensify the only policy it can employ: to print money and buy financial assets from investors that will hopefully spend the money on things that help the economy. Money printing, both in recent years and throughout financial history, invariably leads to higher gold prices. Silver is more highly correlated with gold than anything else, as financial markets have shown over the past 40 years. Though silver is a more volatile investment, higher gold prices most often lead to higher silver prices. Considering that the scale of monetary easing would have to be even deeper in recession than in the sluggishly growing economy we have seen in recent years, it follows that silver is likely to benefit from the next recession.


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A week later, the NLPC has not shown the professional courtesy to respond to my request. I leave it to my readers to decide what this means about the NLPC.
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More than 250 people attended a reception celebrating the opening of the photography show "Berkshire Impressions" on Friday, December 7. The special show, on view at the Clark Art Institute through January 6, features over 350 entries in the photography contest presented by the Clark and the Berkshire Visitors Bureau. Prizes were awarded on Friday. First prize in the adult category went to Keith Emerling of Pittsfield, whose photograph "Pontoosuc Lake Fall Mist" won him dinner for two in the Library at Wheatleigh in Lenox and one "flex pass" to Oldcastle Theatre in Bennington. Brianne Swanson, age 16, of Adams won first prize in the youth category for her photograph "The Ambers of Autumn." Swanson received a one-day pass for two for cross-country skiing at Cranwell Resort & Golf Club in Lenox.
"I want to congratulate the winners and thank the many talented photographers who entered," said Clark director Michael Conforti. "We at the Clark are so pleased with the response, both the numbers of people who took part and the quality and variety of the photographs we see here."
"These photographs represent the very best of the Berkshires," said William R. Wilson, Jr., president and CEO of the Berkshire Visitors Bureau. "This show is a wonderful collection of images, which depict Berkshire County's incredible diversity, richness, and beauty, from awe-inspiring vistas to recreational and cultural attractions, historic buildings, and the wonderful people who call our region home."
Second prize in the adult category-brunch for two at the Williams Inn and one "ten-pass" to Images Cinema in Williamstown, went to James Selva of Housatonic for the photograph "Bridge over the Housatonic River." Third prize was awarded to "Golden Mantle" by Ruth Abele of Richmond, who will enjoy a "cultural adventure" package including a four-person pass to MASS MoCA, a family membership at Hancock Shaker Village, and two passes to the Norman Rockwell Museum. Second prize in the youth category went to 14-year-old Anya Rothstein of New York, N.Y., for "The Glance". She won a one-week membership at Berkshire Community College's Aviation ACE Program. Third prize, a "cultural adventure" includes passes to MASS MoCA and the Norman Rockwell Museum and gifts from Hancock Shaker Village and the Berkshire Museum, went to Ali Berman, age 15, of Boca Raton, Fla., for the photograph "Taking a Break."
Honorable mentions were awarded to Robert Colantuono of North Adams for "Hancock Shaker Village," Curt Miller of Pittsfield for "Housatonic River," David Risch of North Adams for "Eastern Sunrise," and Alexandra Warshaw of Pittsfield for "Circus Camp at Berkshire Community College."
All prizes were donated by the participating organizations. The six winning entries will be published in the 2002 Berkshire Visitors Bureau Official Guide. Entries were judged based upon success in capturing the spirit and personality of the Berkshires, technical excellence (sharpness, lighting, composition, and exposure), artistic excellence, and suitability for publication in the Berkshire Visitors Bureau's Visitors' Guide. Judges for the contest were Lesley Beck of the Berkshire Eagle, James A. Ganz of the Clark, Gillian Jones of the North Adams Transcript, photographer Lincoln Russell, Corydon Thurston of Berkshire Broadcasting, and William R. Wilson, Jr. of the Berkshire Visitors Bureau.
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free through May. For more information call 413-458-2303 or visit www.clarkart.edu.


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Smalley called. She said she talked with two representatives, neither of whom could find any record that the bank was responsible for the property, on Canaris Drive in Lynn Township.
Then why is Bank of America's name and contact information listed? A bank spokeswoman told me she suspects that was a mistake. She said the companies that inspect vacant properties and post notices often work for multiple banks, and someone probably slapped the wrong notice on the door.
That shows just how hard it is to weed through the mess that's left behind when a home is abandoned and no one wants to take care of.
Lynn Township went down the same wrong road when it was trying to enforce its weed ordinance against the property, township Manager Kevin Deppe told me.
He said he'd been trying since April to find the responsible person or bank, so the township could send a letter demanding that the yard be maintained and follow up with a fine if necessary.
"We're working on it but this is not an easy task," Deppe said.
When homes are abandoned, they can sit in limbo for a time until they are officially taken over by the bank that holds the mortgage. Many times, no one takes responsibility for the property during that time.
PNC told me it didn't assume control of the property until recently, and just got bids to secure and winterize the home and cut the grass in June.
"It was still in the hands of and the responsibility of the borrower into May," spokesman Fred Solomon said.
The previous owner, James Ketner, told me the property hasn't been his responsibility for about a year. He said it was turned over during a bankruptcy proceeding. He said he has been in contact with Lynn Township about the situation.
Smalley told me the Ketners moved out last summer. She said her husband cut the yard once, then the grass in the back yard grew the rest of last summer and this spring. The front yard wasn't as bad, as another neighbor had been cutting it.
Smalley said her husband had called the township last fall, and again this spring, asking that something be done. Deppe told me he doesn't recall being contacted last year, and apologized for the delay in resolving this. But he said the township isn't ignoring the problem.
"Unfortunately, it's how these things work," Deppe told me, noting this is a broad problem in this economy, and one the township has had to deal with before and probably will have to deal with again.
He said after the Ketners told him they don't own the home anymore, they directed him to PNC Bank, which told him in late May it would look into it.
That took several more weeks. The yard finally was cut, sort of, on June 21, the same day I went to take a look.
"Now it looks clumpy, like a bad haircut instead of a field like before," Smalley said.
On Tuesday, the yard looked much better than the first time I visited, but I still wouldn't want to live next door. While the high grass has been cut, the lawn now is covered with dead grass. And while the overturned trash can has been picked up, the spilled contents remained in the yard, along with other trash.
She wasn't just worried about the jungle next door ruining the spectacular views she has from her elevated country home. Her 4-year-old son recently was diagnosed with Lyme disease, from a tick.
"I can't claim that he got it from the yard next door, but I also can't say that he didn't because of it's current condition," she told me.
Smalley believes the township should have done more, and I agree. Governments are supposed to protect public health, but they're not quick as a tick to jump on problems like this.
I wrote last year about an overgrown yard in South Whitehall Township, and how neighbors there repeatedly had asked the township to do something. The township cut the grass after I asked about it, and said it would put a lien on the property for the cost.
With PNC Bank apparently now at least attempting to maintain this property, Lynn Township's intervention hopefully won't be necessary. But during the many months the yard was being ignored, it would have been nice if the township had cut it.
Deppe said the township does protect public health, by sending violation notices to offending property owners. He said it can't trespass and cut the grass.
"I apologize, but I can't go out there with township equipment on private property," Deppe said. "If we would enter private property and something would happen the township would be liable."
Other governments do, or they pay a contractor to do it.
If you're stuck near an abandoned home, contact your local government and ask it to take action against the property owner or responsible bank. If necessary, contact the bank yourself. You can find which bank holds the mortgage by checking with the Lehigh County Recorder of Deeds.
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Handmade Carved Oak Rope Swing
A handcrafted swing made in upstate NY from reclaimed oak. Crafted by Dzierlenga F+U exclusively for KM. Allow ten days for delivery. Personalized with initials, name, or secret message. Ships free. (
Take your feet off terra firma and swing from a tree branch – you owe it to summer. This swing is made from reclaimed oak dunnage (the wood used to line ship holds to protect precious cargo). The graceful curve of the swing was inspired by lakeside lifeguarding, wooden life preservers, and the buoyant arc of a boat.
"There's something about smooth round wooden objects that I find very satisfying. The curves almost seem to be informed by the grain of the wood. It all probably comes from a place of childhood nostalgia," says Casey Dzierlenga, the swing's creator.
Casey hails from North Carolina, but now lives and works in upstate New York. All swings are made to order. Please allow ten days for delivery.
Use & Care
Like most people, this swing will get silvery-gray over time, it's the nature of a swing exposed to nature. But, if you want to extend the life of the wood, it doesn't hurt to throw on a coat of tung oil. You should also take the swing inside over the winter. Generally speaking though, a change in color or minor cracks from being outside won't affect the structural integrity of the swing.
As for hanging it, well, this part's up to you. We can give you tips (in the next paragraph), but let us be blunt about this: We're not liable for how and where you choose to hang the swing, nor if the swing is being used in a careless manner. By purchasing this swing, you're agreeing that you are responsible for how the swing is hung, inspected, and any other risks associated with its use. (See official disclaimer in the specs!)
So now, onto the advice...
Look for a tree branch that's sturdy and living. Make sure it's high enough off the ground. Once you've selected a branch, tie the rope to it (a rolling hitch knot is supposed to be the best). Tie the swing to the rope at the desired height, and repeat on the other side. (Rope not included.)
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The wood starts out thick as a small barn beam. It's run through a joiner to get the right angle and a smooth surface, and then it's resawn on a bandsaw. It's cut to the right measurements, and glued to another piece. Next, holes are drilled for the rope, and then it's carved using an electric plane. It's shaped with a file, then sanded and treated with tung oil. Rope is threaded through the holes, tied in a hangman's knot, and whipped at the ends for added security.
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segatex is a tool to configure SELinux policy with the help of a GUI. At the push of a button, it can generate a .te file in the /usr/share/segatex directory. You can then edit your .te file, make a module, and install. You can make any module name and edit current modules. You can install, update, and remove modules. You can semanage list and semanage login, fcontext, and port or set some domain permissive. You can download SELinux-related RPMs, including xguest, sepostgresql, and mod_selinux. You can download Fedora DVD or CDs. You can relabel your system. You can audit2allow by GUI. You can check refpolicy by analyzer. segatex includes its own policy.
Clonezilla is a partition or disk cloning tool similar to Symantec Ghost. It saves and restores only blocks in use on the hard drive if the file system is supported. For unsupported file systems, dd is used instead. It has been used to clone a 5 GB system to 40 clients in about 10 minutes.
Ctalk adds classes, methods, operator overloading, inheritance, and complex object expressions to otherwise standard C programs. Programs can use only a few Ctalk objects and methods in an otherwise standard C program, but the language can be used to write entire programs also. Ctalk works on most if not all of the systems that support GCC, the GNU C compiler. The package includes the language, class and run-time libraries, example programs, tutorial, and language reference.
TimeTrex is a complete Web-based payroll and time management suite that offers employee scheduling, time and attendance (timeclock, timesheet/timecard), job costing, invoicing, and payroll in a single package. Employees can use Web browsers or timeclocks to track their time and attendance, check their own timesheet for missed punches, and respond to flagged timesheet errors. Payroll administrators can quickly generate paystubs and process payroll based off timesheet information or export timesheet data to other applications.
Cego implements a relational and transactional database system with support for the SQL query language. The current release contains the most common database features for basic table manipulation and data retrieval. Indexes, foreign keys, views, and stored procedures are also implemented. Future releases (2.0 and above) will support a multi-node database concept with log file shipping for an automatic database application failover.
web2ldap is a full-featured Web-based LDAPv3 client written in Python. It is designed to run either as with stand-alone built-in Web server or under the control of another Web server with FastCGI support (e.g. Apache with mod_fastcgi). It has support for various LDAPv3 bind methods and a powerful built-in schema browser. HTML templates are supported for displaying and editing entries, and LDIF templates can be used for quickly adding new entries. A built-in X.509 parser displays a detailed view of certificates and CRLs with active links.
ZABBIX is an enterprise-class distributed monitoring solution designed to monitor and track performance and availability of network servers, devices, and other IT resources. It supports distributed and Web-based monitoring, auto-discovery, real-time monitoring, SLA assurance, trending, and more.
LiVES is a simple to use yet powerful video effects, editing, conversion, and playback system aimed at the digital video artist and VJ. It runs under Linux, BSD, Mac OS X/Darwin, IRIX, and openMosix. It is frame and sample accurate, can handle almost all types of video, and is fully extendable through plugins and the included plugin builder tool. It can also be controlled remotely using OSC.
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Duped by Ticketmaster!
Ordered my tickets for the October 9th show at the Palace Theater in Louisville Kentucky over the phone at the second they went on sale. Told the lady with Ticketmaster I wanted front row or orchestra seating. She said how will front row seats 1 and 2 work? Great obv $120.00 a piece no big deal. Get the tickets in the mail put em up. Got them out today to check em out. The flippin seats are front row balcony not floor. Same price as Pit seats. Disgusted at this point. I'll deal with scalpers from here on out done with Ticketmaster!
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Re: Duped by Ticketmaster!
that's why you buy them on-line or at an outlet so you can see a seating chart.
Re: Duped by Ticketmaster!
That's why you ask front row of what section with a seating chart in front of you.
Live and learn, agent probably felt she was setting you up with great seats
since front row balcony can be pretty sweet.


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Grey's Anatomy Review: And The Beat Goes On...by Courtney Morrison at .
Oh, George O'Malley. It seems like forever ago that you were called 007 and fixing hearts in elevators. Having your mom check into the hospital was instant emotion, and it was great. So let's waste no more time, get ready to stare at the "Heart-Shaped Box."
This episode pulled at the heart strings in the simplest of ways, but also had some light, fun moments. Let's start there...
The Plastics Posse. One word. Hilarious. The characters of Sloan and Avery have really found a footing that is enjoyable to watch. They have been providing the laughter in the past several installments of the series. Sloan talking with Derek and Alex about it was funny enough, but the make up scene between the boys was perfection. The love triangle is definitely moving forward after Jackson kicked Lexie to the curb.
Shippers are up in the air about this. Many think Lexie is immature, she doesn't deserve either, blah blah. I personally think she's the luckiest girl on the show. But she has now found herself alone. It's about time Jackson smartened up and realized the situation and its longevity. How long until Lexie is falling back into the McSteamy trap? Kudos to Avery for being mature and handling things so well. That man just gave us something else to admire... about him besides those eyes and abs.
"I will not have another O'Malley lost under this roof!" Debra Monk returned as Mrs. O'Malley and brought some serious memories with her. George is not a character I think about much, not even one I miss the most. But, boy, can you not help but love his mother. Her interactions with everyone were excellent, it was like no time had passed since Monk last played the character.
The scene with her and Callie (Remember Callie O'Malley!!!) after her procedure was raw and perfect. It was so long ago that Callie was her daughter-in-law, it feels like another lifetime. Having Monk come back was a wonderful idea on the writers' part. I can't be the only one who enjoyed it.
Even though 007 was not the best character to walk the halls of Seattle Grace, he provided one of the best twists on television. Ever. Who else remembers George's mangled face and Meredith's reaction to discovering who the John Doe was? Top five best Grey's scenes of all time.
The Bailey Battle. Meredith and Miranda went head to head once again. After the previous fight on the baseball field, I thought we were past this. Looks like Bailey is starting to come around and, although Meredith was completely wrong with what she did, it is about time. These two work best together when on the same team, so let's get there, ladies.
After Thoughts...
- Is it me or does Scott Foley get better looking with each episode?
- Speaking of... since when is it okay for husbands to watch from the gallery? Henry's coughing up blood is not looking too good. Any guesses on what's next for him?
- Alex admits to not thinking about George because it leads to him thinking about Izzie. He needs a new girl and fast.
- Less Kepner tonight. Who was pumped about it?
- Alfre Woodard guest starred as the author patient of Derek's and Lexie's. This was one case that although wasn't too interesting or emotionally invested that was enjoyable. Plus, her voice is awesome.
- A sweater set. Bailey is always on with the perfect advice for her children residents. Hopefully the sweater can help in the Zola situation next week.
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Lexie should be with Mark all the way! I've said it from the beginning.
Mrs O'Malley, bless her. She's so wonderful. You know what, I'm pretty tired of Meredith and Miranda fighting all the time. I get it, what Meredith did was wrong, but come on.. Build a bridge and get over it. Best part of this episode was the Mark and Jackson scenes. I love their new bromance! The Plastics Posse, hilarious!
O wait, everybody says: Lexie never loved Jackson.. Remember when Jackson said: I don't want you if you're still in love with Mark,(Or something like that) and she grabbed his hand.. she knew that he was better for her, and she wanted to try.. So don't say that she never loved him or anything else .. because she chose Jackson over Mark at the end of one episode..
Really good epi. Love, love, love Cris/Mer/Alex scenes or any of them together!! Just PLEASE get rid of Tedious...she's awful to look at & such a weak actor; plus her character is USELESS. And while you get rid of her, please take April with you...so irritating that I want to scream.
Loved Mer/Bailey in OR, Mark/Avery bromance, Der/Alex/Mark scene, Mer/Mrs. O'Malley & of course, MER/DER!!!


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What is colic?
Doctors diagnose colic by the rule of three: otherwise healthy, well-fed babies that cry more than three hours a day, three days a week and for more than three weeks have the condition. Approximately 25% of babies have colic. Symptoms generally begin a few weeks after birth and improve by age 3-5 months. 1
Anecdotally, colic is described by parents as frequent periods of high-pitched, intense crying by their baby. During these episodes, babies are inconsolable and appear extremely uncomfortable; they are often flushed, have clenched fists, curled legs, arched backs, or have tense muscles during their crying jags. Today, many doctors acknowledge that colic is accompanied by physical pain in the baby's gut or abdominal area.2.
What are the symptoms of colic?
Most healthy babies experience unpredictable crying bouts or periods of fussy behavior throughout development. Babies diagnosed with colic display the following symptoms:
What are the possible causes of colic?
The exact cause of colic remains unclear, however experts agree that there are several contributing factors that, either by themselves or together, may contribute to the condition, including:
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We are full of holiday cheer here at MAM and in the spirt of the season want to share some of it with all of you as a way to say thank you for being MAM Moms and Dads! We appreciate it immensely!
The first opportunity we're offering is for 10 MAM Moms and Dads to win 10 MAM Pacifiers plus a bonus prize! You are allowed 3 entries, and winners will be chosen entirely randomly. Enter below if you'd like!
We are also excited to announce that we now have wonderful, festive MAM Holiday pacifiers available exclusively from our MAM Online Shop and from H-E-B stores in Texas. If you order them or any MAM product between now and 12/31, you are automatically entered to win 1 of 10 $25 gift cards!
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MAM Moms and Dads, please allow us to introduce you to a friend of ours: Louise Wackerman, Founder of I'm Feelin' Crafty! Louise, an artistic, crafty architect, mom and wife, is here with us today to share some fabulous Thanksgiving craft projects you can do with your toddler!
We call these funny little guys the Salad Spinner Ice Cream Cone Turkeys! hehehe! Or just Spinner Art Turkeys for short!
We love salad spinner art and made a lot of it a while back. Then just recently my son found the spinner again and got it out and we've been loving it again! So after we were playing with it, I knew we had to incorporate this into a Thanksgiving craft. Hence the turkeys were born!
What you'll need is fall colored, acrylic paints, paper plates, waffle cones, googly eyes, glue, a little bit of yellow fabric and a little bit of red fabric, and scissors! And of course a salad spinner!
We LOVE making salad spinner art! As you may be able to tell from the paint build up along the sides! We found a used, cheap one at Goodwill for our art. I don't recommend using the same one you use for your tasty salads. I've found that there's usually a good collection of used ones at our local Goodwill or thrift shop. So first you insert your plate in the spinner and add the paint. I try to get it in circles, but sometimes (most of the time) it ends up in little dots!
Then spin!!! The fun part!
While the plates are drying, let's work on the rest of the turkey. First off, you want to, very carefully, carve a little slit in the back of the cone. They are fragile and you might loose a few cones. You just want about a 1/2" slit about 1" up from the top of the cone.
Next, cut out the beak and the 'snood'. The beak is a little triangle and the snood is kinda like an mix between a l and a S.
And glue! The beak, then the snood and lastly the fun googly eyes!
Once the plates are dry, cut them in half with a little tab in the middle.
Insert the plate in the back slit of the cone. It's going to want to flop around, so add a little glue and it will stand up straight!
You can try to make just one... But once the salad spinner is out... Good luck with just one!
I'll bet you'll end up with a 'rafter' (a little Turkey Day trivia for ya) of turkeys! Make as many as you want for your Thanksgiving table! How many will you make???
Now that you've learned about oral care in your first month of pregnancy, let's touch on some key points about your second and third months!
Baby Oral Development:
Mom's Oral Health:
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Preparing to become a parent is difficult enough without having to research every last thing on your own. Luckily for you, however, we're here to help! Oral care during pregnancy is often the last thing on pregnant women's minds, and we can understand why- there is just so much going on in our bodies! Between swelling feet, tender breasts, fatigue, nausea and the many, many other early pregnancy symptoms, oral care often is lost in the mix. However, properly caring for your oral health is vital during this time and should not be overlooked.
The many changes taking place throughout your pregnancy such as hormonal shifts, eating habits, and morning sickness can affect your oral health which in turn can negatively impact the health of your baby. By the end of your first month of pregnancy, your baby's head is beginning to take shape including the foundation for your baby's mouth, so you want to be sure to get he or she off to the best start possible.
You may be experiencing frequent morning sickness and vomiting. The stomach acids can weaken your teeth by causing your tooth enamel to lose its hardness.
To care for your oral health:
Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.
Floss daily.
Use a fluoride mouth rinse.
Receive professional dental care.
Eat small amounts of nutritious foods throughout the day - foods like cheese, meats, nuts, vegetables, non-sticky fruits, and popcorn. Try to avoid snacks that cause tooth decay such as sweet, sticky or starchy foods.
If you have vomited, wait one hour after vomiting to brush your teeth. Brushing after vomiting can further damage your tooth surface by the combined action of the toothbrush bristles and acid in your mouth.
Instead of brushing your teeth after vomiting, use a teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of water to rinse away the stomach acids left in your mouth.
Use a fluoride mouth rinse. Not only can a fluoride mouth rinse improve the taste in your mouth but more importantly fluoride strengthens your teeth and repairs weakened teeth.
MAM Moms and Dads, please allow us to introduce you to a friend of ours: Jennifer Durbin, Owner and Founder of The Clueless ChickTM, which she established in 2010 to turn her expertise in cutting through the noise and making research palatable into the ultimate Pre- to Post- Pregnancy guides. She is guest blogging with us today to help all of our lovely MAM Moms-to-Be -- and their friends-- host the best baby showers while keeping expense reasonable! Enoy and be sure to share some of your fun baby-shower-on-a-budget tips in the comments below!
Throwing a Fabulous Baby Shower on a Budget {Clueless Chick Style}:
We all love a fabulous baby shower, great food, fun games and adorable gifts, but hosting a baby shower can be stressful and expensive. That was before you discovered these super easy ways to throw a fabulous baby shower on a budget! It's true, by making a few easy changes and doing a little extra planning, you can save yourself so much money you'll be throwing a shower every weekend.
So how do you plan a baby shower on a budget that will wow all of your guests and make the mommy-to-be feel like she had the best shower ever? There are of course the obvious money savers, like sending guests an e-vite in lieu of a formal invitation and hosting the shower at your home instead of an expensive restaurant. But did you think of using items you already have around the house, or gifts you purchased for the mommy-to-be as decorations?
Decoration Dos:
Instead of spending money on decorations you may throw away, repurpose items you already have around the house:
Your spring scarves or large yellow wrap make the perfect table runner
A large candle holder or hurricane is the perfect cake stand base
The baby bathtub you got for mommy-to-be can act as a cute cooler for drinks
Hang your MAM pacifier clips (http://www.mambaby.com/us/the-products/pacifiers/mam-love--affection-1242-11154-us.html) from your chandelier as an adorable mobile
Clean your little man's dump truck and use it as a super cool chip bowl
Timely Themes:
Pick a theme for your baby shower based upon the current season or holiday to save yourself time and money hunting for favors, paper goods and decorations. If you are lucky enough to time it right, you can take advantage of the 50% off sales after Valentine's Day, Easter, or the 4th of July to pick up decorations, candies or party favors. What could be cuter than a bag of heart-shaped chocolates with a "Baby Clark will be filling Jason & Kim's heart with love on August 5th!" gift tag?
Professional DIY Tricks:
You can save money on a cake or cupcakes by making your own the night before the shower. You're no Betty Crocker? No problem! Simply pick up the mommy-to-be's favorite box of cake mix and substitute whole milk (or even buttermilk) for water and you'll have the moistest cake ever. When it's time to frost, mix 1 cup of powdered sugar into your room-temperature jar of frosting for easy to spread frosting with a professional look.
No matter what theme you pick or decorations you use, remember to always keep the mommy-to-be and her favorite things in mind. If she loves popcorn, create your own popcorn bar. You can even give guests an adorable pink lunch bag to make their own popcorn mix favor.
Most importantly, have fun with it and you'll have a fabulous baby shower! For even more great tips for throwing your next baby shower, visit www.CluelessChick.com
More about Jennifer:
Jennifer is the author of Pregnancy Tips for the Clueless ChickTM, Baby Traveling Tips for the Clueless ChickTM, and Party Planning Tips for the Clueless ChickTM. She is also the Howcast.com Traveling with Baby Expert. You can find Jennifer's pregnancy and parenting tips in Carolina Parent Magazine and other parenting publications across the country. Jennifer is also the host of the 2013 Baby Shower and Toddler Expo.
Jennifer holds a bachelors degree from Meredith College and an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. She lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband and their two sons where she has a successful career in Information Security and runs a popular Event Design business. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys traveling with her family, working on her next books and sour gummy worms.
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Plein Air
Markleeville Plein Air today-Saturday in Alpine County. Nineteen artists participating. Information, (530) 694-2787 or www.markleevilleartgallery.com.
Hero Awards
The Family Support Council's second annual Hero Awards is 4:45 p.m. today at the Holiday Inn Express in Minden. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the Family Support Council. Information, Executive Director Adrienne Monroe, firstname.lastname@example.com or 782-8692.
Healing Fundraiser
Douglas Center for Hope and Healing fundraiser 5-8 p.m. today at Trimmer Outpost. Live music, barbecue, silent auction. Tickets $30 adults, $10 ages 5-17. Information, 450-2826 or 232-1199.
GE Concert
Dave Russell Band performs 6:30-8:30 p.m. today in Minden …


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Maybe if Haley leaves and Whisenhunt is let go by the Cardinals,... Whis as OC again, anyone??
1.15 WR Mike Evans, Texas A&M
2.46 TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington
3.97c CB Philip Gaines, Rice
4.118 ILB Shayne Skov, Stanford
5.157 OT James Hurst, North Carolina
5.173c RB Jerrick McKinnon, Georgia Southern
6.192 CB Walt Aikens, Liberty
6.215c DE Deandre Coleman, California
7.230 NT Zack Kerr, Delaware
With Todd Haley as O.C. we only scored above 30 points 1 time, and that was against the hapless Raiders. Clearly this offense underacheived, however the drops and turnovers killed us this season.
Playing Fantasy Football does not qualify you to be the in the front office or on the coaching staff of the Pittsburgh Steelers. They are professionals and you are not!
2014 Draft
1. Eric Ebron, TE
2. Calvin Pryor, S
3 (Comp). Jaylen Watkins, CB
4. Justin Ellis, DT/NT
5a. Brandon Coleman, WR
5b. Brent Urban, DE
6. Prince Shembo, OLB
7a. Aaron Colvin, CB
7b. Storm Johnson, RB
I agree that execution is killing us...but I think that play calling has also been extremely questionable...
The one that that really sticks out last week was a 2 and 18 play with about 1:30 to go....Ben lines up behind center with a single back and we go play action....The play goes for no gain...a wasted down...
Not one single person playing in the game, in the stadium or watching on TV thought it was going to be a run....Put Ben in shotgun and let him throw the ball....
It is not a coincidence that the entire AFC west beat us (aside from KC) this year....
Oh yeah, and how come on offense its not the play calling but on defense is always the fault of DL?
If the running game was even average, then the scoring output would improve. As it is now, Roethlisberger is the alpha and omega of the offense. The Steelers rank 8th in TD passes, with Roethlisberger throwing all but one of them this season. Conversely, they rank 25th in TD runs, and 19th in average starting field position. Altogether, this puts the weight of the entire offense squarely on Roethlisberger's injured throwing shoulder.
Pittsburgh, PA: City of Champions.
I think BA and Ben were on the same page and realistic about what it is they're working with. Haley's been asked to square peg round hole this offense. Ben seems a little resistant and not because he's a jerk but he knows what he's working with. But Haley has to force the system. And we haven't yet given him time to get the players he wants to run the system.
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Anthurium, a peer reviewed Caribbean Studies Journal, publishes original works and critical studies of Caribbean literature, theater, film, art, and culture by writers and scholars worldwide exclusively in electronic form. Founded by Sandra Pouchet Paquet in 2003, Anthurium promotes a lively exchange among writers and scholars in the arts, humanities, and social sciences and other disciplines who hold diverse perspectives on Caribbean literature and culture and offers a mixture of fiction, poetry, plays, critical essays, cultural studies, interviews, and visual art. Book reviews and bibliographies, special thematic issues and original art and photography are some of the features of this international journal of Caribbean arts and letters.
Current Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2 (2013) Intellectual Formations: Locating a Caribbean Critical Tradition
Editor's Note
Intellectual Formations: Locating a Caribbean Critical Tradition
Donette A. Francis
Part I: First Reflections, Plenary Voices
Struggle, Conflict and Contention
Edward Baugh
On Caribbean Autobiographies
Sandra Pouchet Paquet
Imagined Nations, 50 Years Later
Evelyn O'Callaghan
Intellectual Formations
Faith L. Smith
On Caribbean Masculinities
Michael A. Bucknor
Part II: "The Generation of 1968"
Making West Indian Literature
Mervyn Morris
Interview with Gordon Rohlehr
Paula Morgan
Part III: Locating a Tradition of West Indian Criticism
Read the Books!
Laurence A. Breiner
Quarrels with the Quarrels with History
Alison J. Donnell
Interventions in Caribbean Writing
Jeremy Poynting
Going with the Flow
Rhonda Cobham-Sander
Internationalizing Caribbean Culture
Carole Boyce Davies
Intellectual (Dis)Formations: Notes From the Borders of the Third Wave
Patricia J. Saunders
My World ... In Fragments
Gerard Aching
Minding the Gaps: How a Canadian Jamaican Victorianist Wandered into Caribbean Asian America
Anne-Marie Lee-Loy
Intellectual Formations
Paula Morgan
A Search for Caribbean Masculinities
Patricia Powell
Editorial Board
- Senior Editors
- Patricia J. Saunders
- Donette A. Francis
- Special Issue Editor
- Donette A. Francis
- Review Editor
- Raphael Dalleo
- Managing Editor
- Carolina Villalba
Cover Art
Flag of the West Indies Federation (1958-1962)


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Lynyrd Skynyrd is Still Unbroken
Lynyrd Skynyrd proves they're 'Still Unbroken'
The Southern Rock icons played a 9-song set in Manhattan Wednesday night.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
By Tracy Bratten - Clear Channel Radio Digital
Lynyrd Skynyrd pulled out all the stops in New York Wednesday night, rocking out at Manhattan's PC Richard and Son Theater in front of 200 fans, put on by New York's Q104.3. After over three decades that have seen numerous band members come and go, most often due to tragedy, the nine current members of Lynyrd Skynyrd proved that they are the physical embodiment of their latest single, "Still Unbroken."
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Leave a comment (6 Responses)
midnightrider // November 06, 2009 10:12:14 AM UTC
i myself just loves skynyrd,i've to been though alot in my life time,had up and downs,but skynyrd has always made a big impact in my life for the good,this wonderfull band and there music has inpired me to accomplished almost everything in my life,skynyrd has been a great inspiration to me,i just love these guys past and present,there music,and the things they do is all for a reason,without skynyrd being a part of my life,i never made it though all the accomplishments that i have,so i owe it all to skynyrd,thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!you guys are the best,and your music speaks for its self,straight from the heart,and the things that go on this world,cant wait to see you in ga/fla!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tom Coble // November 01, 2009 12:07:39 PM UTC
This is a great song, been through alot of tough times in my life. But have always found away to bounce back.This song just makes me feel good
adam's pa // October 25, 2009 5:36:03 AM UTC
At last a new studio album! God and Guns is WELL worth the wait. Now guys, get over here to Scotland and let us see how Southern Rock should be. Ain't seen ya for far too long!! God bless the Skynyrd Nation.
Lloyd // October 19, 2009 10:52:40 AM UTC
On Saturday, October the 3th I was in NYC. On my way back, I was at the airport waiting for my plane back to Charlotte, NC, when I saw Rickey Medlocke and his wife. Have I ever meet such a gentle and nice people. Both of them were very kind to me, even she took a picture for me with Rickey. God bless you guys
God's Girl // October 13, 2009 4:03:07 PM UTC
Great photos! Thanks for sharing with us...appreciate it! Can't wait to see the "new line-up"...Peter and Robert are awesome...fit right in...haven't missed a beat, really. Billy and Ean would be real proud too...you know the whole crew, Ronnie, Steve, Cassie, Dean, Allen, Leon, Hughie, Billy and Ean are all together enjoying the new "Skynyrd Nation", what a legacy guys...ya'll should be real proud too!!!
freebird\stairway // October 13, 2009 10:28:44 AM UTC
You have to see these guys live! Saw them two years ago on the river in Cincy Oh and last year with Hank in Columbus Oh. To see them play is the closest thing to being in heaven. God Bless all band members! Current and passed!


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Celebrate National Quilting Day at the Morgan Hill Library!
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2013 by HylaryL
Don't miss our special celebration in honor of the 23rd annual National Quilting Day! The Piece by Piece Quilt Guild of Morgan Hill will be demonstrating various quilting techniques as well as displaying beautiful handmade quilts of various eras. You will see the various tools quilters use today and the different stages of quilt making. This is a free program and all are welcome to . . . more »