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Daniel Bice, the Journal Sentinel's watchdog columnist, holds politicians and the powerful accountable
Gun group floods County Board with emails backing David Clarke
UPDATE: The full County Board voted 11-7 on Thursday to return the proposal to committee. Also, Supervisor Steve F. Taylor accuses Supervisor Patricia Jursik of vendetta against sheriff.
A Virginia-based pro-gun group flooded Milwaukee County Board members' email accounts with notes backing Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. and his controversial radio ads.
"Our activists are very active," said Erich Pratt, communications director of the hardline Gun Owners of America.
Pratt said his right-wing group sent out an alert to its 300,000 members encouraging them to urge County Board members to oppose a proposal by Supervisor Patricia Jursik.
UPDATE: The proposal -- which was sent back to committee at Thursday's meeting -- would prevent elected county officials from dipping into their county budgets to buy air time for radio or TV spots featuring that official. Under her plan, such ads would be violations of the county ethics code and subject to fines.
Jursik is targeting radio spots such as those aired by Clarke urging citizens to arm themselves and to be "ruthless" when responding to attackers. He has spent nearly $19,000 in tax dollars on the commercials.
"I am very disappointed that a committee made up of seven supervisors voted to restrict Sheriff David Clarke from appearing in any future public service announcements," stated the first line of dozens of the emails, which came from as far as Oregon and Maryland.
Pratt said his group offered a template for the emails but members could modify them if they wished.
"Are you people Nuts, abusing your authority like this?" wrote another Clarke supporter to all the Milwaukee supervisors. "Take Note: Any vote against Sheriff Clarke will be a vote against your re-election."
Jursik, who was inundated with emails, said the notes will have no effect on her since most came from outside her district and many from out-of-state individuals. Most, she said, don't understand the basic issue.
"It strikes me that folks outside Milwaukee County are interested in having Milwaukee County pay for a spokesman they want to hear from but don't pay for," Jursik said.
UPDATE: But other supervisors are not impressed with her plan.
UPDATE: "This resolution clearly stems from the ongoing personal vendetta its chief sponsor, Supervisor Jursik, has with Sheriff Clarke, and I wish she had more tact in going about this matter," said Supervisor Steve F. Taylor.
Other conservative groups are also speaking out for Clarke, including the website Ammoland and the Constitution Party of Wisconsin.
Gun Owners of America -- which Pratt labeled as the no-compromise gun lobby -- honored Clarke this year by giving him its High Noon Award for "standing for truth when others run, for telling the truth even though politically incorrect."
At the same meeting, the group gave another sheriff its Nullifier of the Year award for vowing not to enforce any gun law that violates his state or U.S. Constitutions.
Pratt said his group is pro-nullification.
His father, Larry Pratt, is the controversial leader of the organization.
According to news accounts, he blamed the deaths of the 26 individuals in the Newtown massacre on gun control advocates, saying they had "the blood of little children on their hands." He also has suggested the mass shooting in Century movie theater in Aurora, Colo., was a possible setup to build support for the United Nations Small Arms Treaty.
Larry Pratt was also bounced from Pat Buchanan's 1996 presidential campaign after opponents noted that Pratt had made public appearances with white supremacists and militia leaders. Pratt said at the time that the media was engaging in guilt by association.
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So let me get this straight...Jursik has no problem sharing these emails about Clarke but couldn't be bothered to share the "threatening" email she received from a county citizen? Pat, you're a joke.Hide replies
Great point, mkelover. Any of you people above see the incredible liberal hypocrisy of Jursik on this matter?
"mkelover" Make sure you kneel when your "God" Clarke walks by.
Don't censor - as you genuflect when the Tommy Trolley rolls by with Daniel Bice waving...
This group should raise their own money for PSA's.Hide replies
The county board is taxpayer-funded.
If you're saying you think all public safety announcements should be funded with private funds, at least you're being consistent & fair.
(I disagree with you. I think that if it affects public safety it's reasonable to pay the cost from tax money.)
The board, however, was trying not to be. They wanted to prevent the chief safety officer of the county from alerting citizens to dangers, while allowing themselves to use public money for whatever announcements they chose.
Seriously, someone needs to lay off the hot sauce. The afterburn can cause irrational behavior.
Maybe they can find a job for Clarke in VA.
One thing is absolutely clear after reading this article. Our state is in an immediate need for a bill to change its name - Alaconsin, the Alabama of the North.Hide replies
Hey slick, just call us Wisconsin. Why send ad hominem to another state? It has been a joke since Doyle was Governor. Alabama can play football!
BTW, with a moniker like slickrick and you want to dis Alabama?
"High Noon Award." Really?!!? OMG, you can't make this stuff up!
This Pratt character sounds like a real doozy. Wonder if he shaves his head and wears an armband. Blames these mass shootings on gun control advocates, is he insane? Definitely off the deep end - just like Clarke.Hide replies
Typical... Guys like you must stoop to baseless attempts to associate freedom-embracing americans with skinheads. REALLY? is that how weak your position is that you must resort to just make-believe storytelling to try to form some kind of guilt by association? Shame on you. No really... Shame on you dude.
Well, the out of state interests seem to to think they can now run Milwaukee County, instead of the constituents that actually reside in the county. I love how the big money power brokers have found yet another crusade to undermine the democratic process in Wisconsin, this time at the local level. Sheriff Clark certainly has his special interests. However, those 'special interests' seem to involve advancing his own political agenda, and they don't seem to be well correlated with the public safety of Milwaukee County and its citizens.Hide replies
Many of those calls & emails were from WI & Milwaukee county residents.
Many were from members of Wisconsin Carry, the premier gun rights group in WI. Only they didn't tell us what to say, didn't provide a canned text, so the supervisors couldn't tell that we're a large powerl IN-STATE group.
Really, how many?
It is very well correlated with the safety and security of Milwaukee County. Without it, it would be the City of Milwaukee and Chief Flynn and his ginned up safety record.
I wonder how many of the people criticizing this group would be doing the same if it were a bunch of pinheads writing letters bashing Sheriff Clarke?Hide replies
LGRepublican: Probably not that many. But here's a question: if my aunt wore pants and had a mustache, would she be my uncle?
No. Hillary Clinton.
I love how people or groups not on the left are "controversial" or labeled with "arch conservative" or "right wing", yet pople like Daniel Bice or JSOnline and the media as a whole cover up for someone when they are on the left. And I didn't realize supporting the 2nd amendment was controversial...you'd think the side that think putting up "gun free zone" signs are the crazy people. It's about as sane as putting up a "zombie free zone" sign around you and expecting it to work it. Fantasy...Hide replies
But the signs worked so well at the casino, and the salon!
Oh, wait...
Maybe they needed bigger signs, with pictures?
Haunchie: First, you are quite wrong. On Fox News and other right-wing outlets, quite moderate people are regularly referred to as being "controversial," "extreme" or "left-wing." Second, one reason that you may not see these terms use in the mainstream media that you hate is that things like believing in Social Security, not having people walk around with high-powered weapons, not letting Americans go hungry, believing that climate change is real and that government is not the enemy are really not that controversial, except to people like you.
Common sense stuff right? Like arming the Syrian rebels because of government tyranny, then telling a college group to not listen to words that say government tyranny exists....
FYI both sides of the battles in Syria are enemies of freedom and the United States of America.....let them exterminate each other with out our help.
OIIIIIO: To the extent that I understand your point, which is not very great, you seem to equate arming the Syrian rebels with having Social Security, Medicare, opposing high-powered weapons in the street, etc. I am not sure I see the connection. I don't know of anyone anywhere who thinks that any answer to the Syrian civil war is "common sense." Everyone with a functioning brain understands that all of the choices are bad. Yours, encouraging the mass slaughter of innocent people (I know you would deny they are innocent) is certainly a choice, but one with the following consequences: vast numbers of dead, maimed and displaced fellow-human beings, an entire region possibly engulfed in a sectarian war, the further empowerment of some of the worst elements, and a country (ours), the ostensible leader of the Free World, which stood by and did nothing while it all happened. Finally, you should probably avoid the term "extermination." It has a bad history, especially on the political extremes.
Maybe we need fewer guns.
jimarder - just put a flower in the end of the barrel.


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Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper [Unlink] said that the Northern Gateway pipeline project will be approved on the basis of science, not politics. The Prime Minister has been under pressure by the opposition parties and has been demonized for including changes of environmental laws in his omnibus budget bill. Despite fillibusting the bill was passed by the majority conservative government and the conservative dominated Senate.
One of the keynote changes in the bill is the approval process for environmental assessments. The bill imposes a two year limit on the National Energy Board Review.
The Alberta oil sands are the favourite whipping child of environmentalists. Using outdated data they have demonized Alberta's bituman crude oil and of course aerial photographs taken from carbon spewing helicopters have been used to make their point. This totally disregards the land reclaiming process in place.
Enbridge, a Calgary based pipeline company, has been under fire lately for several spills, including the latest in Wisconsin, which has just been cleared to continue operation. The incidents have raised doubts on the safety of pipelines and the operators ability for a timely response.
The Northern Gateway Pipeline became the centre of a very public dispute between British Columbia's Premier Christie Clark and Alberta's Alison Redford.
Christie has demanded that five conditions should be met including a fair share of the royalties to cover the risks taken by BC by permitting the pipeline.
PM Harper was also pressed on that issue by reporters and said that he has no intention of getting in the middle of this dispute or discuss how to divide hypothetical royalties.
"I'm not going to share with you any private conversations with any premier. I'm not going to get into an argument or discussion about how we divide hypothetical revenues."
Harper said that the environmental review would end by the end of 2013 and that it would take approximately another six months before the Cabinet would decide on the fate of the pipeline.
The Premier of the North West Territories had earlier indicated an interest of having a pipeline constructed to move oil north and then to Asian markets. The Prime Minister was also pressed on his views on such a project.
He replied that all such projects would go through a thorough independent process.
"All such projects will go through a thorough independent assessment. In a broad sense, without getting into the specifics of any project, we think it's obviously in the vital interests of Canada and in the vital interests of British Columbia. As Canada's Asia-Pacific gateway, the economic growth we expect to have here in the future is going to be based on commerce with the Asia-Pacific region and we think it's important that we continue to diversify our exports through this province," Haper said.
What has been discussed with the Premier of BC and the Premier of Alberta is not being discussed. In the end Clark and Christie will have to reach some sort of an accommodation. A big factor will be the environmental review process, perceived and real risks and the co-operation of first nations.
With a heated issue, such as the Northern Gateway Pipeline, the federal government will not be in a position to approve the project without sound science behind it. A political decision would be self-destructive.
Enbridge has been put on notice to clean up its act and it is up to the pipeline giant to to assure the public that it is capable of eliminating most risks associated with pipelines. The second issue will be increased oil tanker traffic on Canada's west coast.
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Salem Patch Reader Bald Bil's Corton: A French-Canadian Tradition
This recipe is mine developed by trial and error over the years. Somehow it is a variation of my Memere's. She taught my mother and my aunts to make it. I don't believe anyone uses the same recipe, the variations are many. This is mine.
- 3 lbs pork butt, ground twice for texture (do not use lean or extra lean)
- 2 large Spanish onions
- 2 tsps sea salt
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbls freshly ground allspice
- 1-1/4 tsps freshly ground clove
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 clove garlic minced
- Mix meat with one diced onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cook meat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until pink color is cooked out.
- Cover with water to a depth of one inch. Bring to a boil for three minutes, lower heat and simmer for about two hours or until almost dry.
- Add second onion after 90 minutes. Add spices as you go, not all at once.
- Dispense in desired containers and cool. The fat will separate and allow you to spoon some off if you wish.
- Serve on bread, toast or crackers. I like a little spicy mustard when I eat my corton.
If you add some pork sausage, celery, bread crumbs or potato it will make a great chicken or turkey stuffing.
As you learn what you like in your corton feel free to add or subtract from spice amounts. Cinnamon and ginger can always be added or substituted to change it up.
Salem Patch Reader Renee Offers Her Canadian Recipe
This is a simple recipe that was in my family long before I was. I believe it was from my mother's French Canadian roots.
- 2-3 lbs of ground pork
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 tbsps Bell Seasoning
- In a large pot saute onion in a little butter/ margarine then add the pork breaking up into small pieces.
- Mix in the Bell's Seasoning. Cover with water so water is about 2 inches over the pork.
- Bring to a boil then cook on medium heat until water is almost evaporated but pork is still moist, stirring ocassionally.
- While pork is cooking peel and boil 5 lbs of potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes when cooked and when pork is cooked, combine them together. Add more Bell's Seasoning and salt/pepper to taste. Enjoy!


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Do Epsom-salt baths ease the pains of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome? They're a common home remedy, but do Epsom salts really do anything? And if so, how?
I take Epsom-salt baths frequently and I believe they're more effective than a hot bath without them. However, that's not something I can prove or quantitatively measure.
You can find claims online that Epsom salts ease all types of pain and speed healing, that it's more effective to use topical magnesium sulfate (the main components of Epsom salts) than to ingest it, and much more. If you start digging into it, though, there's not much science behind these claims. In fact, Epsom salts and other forms of topical magnesium sulfate have barely been researched at all.
What Do We Know?
We know that ingested magnesium is important for your body's energy production (in the form of ATP); that it helps cells form and maintains muscles, bones and nerves; some studies show it helps boost energy and reduce the specific types of pain and tenderness of fibromyalgia (some of which are shared by chronic fatigue syndrome.)
On the flip side, magnesium can also be really hard on the digestive system. It can cause nausea, persistent diarrhea, bloating and cramping, and many of us can't tolerate it as a supplement.
Lots of Questions
When you make the jump from ingested to topical use, several questions arise:
- Is it absorbed through the skin, and if so, does enough get through to make a difference?
- Does it have the same benefits as ingested magnesium?
- Does it have the same side effects as ingested magnesium?
We do have a limited amount of evidence about #1. Most things are not absorbed through the skin, which is waterproof (meaning any claims of "osmosis" are false -- osmosis always involves movement of water.) However, a small (unpublished) 2006 study by Rosemary Waring did show that 12-minute Epsom salt baths did raise the blood and urine levels of both magnesium and sulfate by a small amount. It's not the bathwater that's getting in, but the particles dissolved in it.
Is it enough to make a difference? That depends on a lot of factors, and right now we just can't answer that question definitively. Because it does get into the blood stream, there's no reason to believe it works differently from ingested magnesium. Does bypassing the digestive system mean we bypass the side effects? This is another unknown.
While doing research on this topic, I came across a very well argued case against widespread claims about Epsom salts. I understand the points it makes, but I doesn't make me question the fact that I feel better after using them. It's interesting to compare the article to the Epsom Salt Council's claims.
- Do Epsom Salts Work? by Paul Ingraham
- The Epsom Salt Council
Those of us with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome know all too well that science still has a lot to learn. Some of my most effective treatments are unproven, even univestigated, by researchers, while some of the well-researched treatments I've tried have been utter failures, setting me back instead of making me better. Still, when unproven claims abound, it pays to be skeptical.
Because Epsom salts have been popular for a long time, we know they're not dangerous. However, if you expect miracles based on unfounded claims, you're likely to be disappointed. If Epsom salt baths work for you, great! Just don't expect dramatic improvements or a cure, and keep an eye out for intestinal problems.
Do you use Epsom salts? What do you think the effects are? What claims have you seen about them, and how do your results compare? Leave your comments below!
Learn more or join the conversation!
- Fibromyalgia Pain Relief
- The Monster List of Fibromyalgia Symptoms
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- August 26, 2010 at 10:25 am(1) Carmen says:
I have Fibromyalgia. I do use epsom salts in baths. I always feels better afterward. I don't know that it is the salts that work or if it is just the soak in the warm water of the fact that I do stretch my muscles while I'm in the warm water. I also use the kind with eucalyptus and lavender oils for relaxation so that may be a psychological affect. The only reason I would see to be cautious is for me taking baths too often can cause kidney infections because I have Chronic Pylonephritis.
- August 26, 2010 at 12:33 pm(2) Heidi says:
I just discovered this works for me!
But I didn't expect to absorb anything, it says it " helps releases lactic acid which builds up during physical activity causing muscle ache "
I just assumed it was externally releasing it out of my muscles. Forgive me if this is ignorant.
It may be as Carmen said just the bath relaxing me.
- August 26, 2010 at 4:16 pm(3) Noel Russouw says:
My girlfriend suffers from Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,
Three questions
1) Is there any cure for this illness.
2) Would a change in her diet help ease the pain.
3)Could this be caused by lack of magnesium being produced by one's own body.
She suffers more in the winter periods then in summer.
Many thanks
Guide Response: I'm so sorry to hear about your girlfriend! Unfortunately, so far we don't have a cure for either disease as researchers have been unable to pinpoint the exact causes and mechanisms involved. However, they are getting closer. It's possible that a dietary change could help — it does for some, but not all of us. Many of us do have magnesium problems, and even more are helped by magnesium supplementation. We can't say whether low magnesium is a cause or effect of the conditions, though. She has a lot of treatment options, and it's likely that she'll need to do a lot of experimentation to find the right combination of treatments and management techniques. Here's a place to start exploring those options: Treatment Overviews for FMS & ME/CFS. Best of luck to both of you! ~Adrienne
- August 27, 2010 at 4:50 pm(4) Anna says:
When I am able to get in and out of the tub, I love taking Epsom salt baths. Many medications are prescribed topically, so I don't have any problem understanding that the magnesium is absorbed. And since you are bathing in it, a very large surface area is exposed. I do have one problem and that is if I don't rinse, my skin will itch.
- August 27, 2010 at 5:03 pm(5) Mic says:
Anna brings up a good point. My massage therapist has always advised a cool shower after the warm Epsom salt bath. The few times that I have bypassed the shower, I have experienced the itchy skin, too.
- August 27, 2010 at 5:42 pm(6) lotekky says:
Are Epsom salts safe to use in a Jacuzzi whirlpool bathtub? I know I can't use bath oils or bubble bath but am not sure about bath salts.
- August 27, 2010 at 5:43 pm(7) andrea says:
I've been using the epsom salt baths since I found out that I had Fibro/CFS. They seem to help, loosen the muscles. I guess what I'm saying is Bottom Line~ They make me feel a bit more Relaxed, & less achey for awhile, so I'm not sure how or why…….but the combo of hot water & epsom salts has really been a lifesaver for me at certain times( bad flares ) throughout my FMS/CFS diagnosis so far !
- August 27, 2010 at 7:55 pm(8) Tammie says:
Actually quite a lot can be absorbed through the skin and in more concentrated quantities becasue the digestive system is not involved in breaking things down when they come thru the skin. That is why there are so many meds given via patches.
As far as Epsom salts go, I have read of quite a few people who believe they help and magnesium is definitely important in muscle relaxing and pain relief. However, one caveat is that many people with ME/CFS have problems eliminating sulfur from their bodies and this can cause some big problems with H2S build up (it can be toxic). I am drawing a blank on the name of the Dr who recently published info on this, or I would put that here. Sorry about that (brain fog).
Anyway, in case anyone reading this is one who has problems with sulfur products, I would suggest going real slow the trying out the Epsom salts. If they seem ok, that's great, but if they don't listen to your body. We can have some reactions to things that most people don't.
And Noel, no there is no cure at this point…..just a lot of treating the symptoms; however, the recent retroviral findings may lead to better treatments down the road.
Diet will not cure CFS, but some people find that it can help with pain. However, what works for one person can wind up causing more problems for someone else. It's a lot of trial and error, and some people find no difference at all with dietary changes.
As to magnesium, many people are low in it and it does definitely make a difference in getting the muscles to relax. Like anything else, though, it is possible to have too much. While that is not common, it may be good for her to get thorough blood work done before starting to supplement with anything…..and if she does decide to try it, magnesium citrate is the most easily absorbed form. Vitamin D is another nutrient that many find they are low in and that can help with pain…..also important to check levels, though.
- August 27, 2010 at 10:36 pm(9) Jo says:
In addition to Tammie's comments (see above), I would mention that cold and dampness do seem to make the pain worse. Warmth from a warm bath or shower, or from hot bags, a hot water bottle, or a heating pad can help some people. Dressing well for the weather is important – cozy clothing next to the skin, with sufficient layers over that. Stretches and gentle exercises and regular moderate walking help some people also. Be careful not to overdo it. Your friend will have to listen to her body. Good luck.
- August 27, 2010 at 11:23 pm(10) Kim Griffiths says:
I have the opposite reaction … I have to take cold showers and that's it … I can't use hot or lukewarm water or I feel 10 tiimes worse … everytime I took a hot bath, I ended up in the ER for pain mgmt. I have tried everything and am now using DermaMag … it's a magnesium spray … you can also do a foot soak … haven't tried that … but using the spray twice a day really does seem to help my pain level … it even helps when it's raining and the humidity is high (oooooh everything is soooo much worse then) … hoping Ampligen gets approved and helps us all … some of my probs are thyroid-related (hyper and hypo overlap) … prayers for all of you
- August 28, 2010 at 11:42 am(11) Julie says:
I definitely see a difference when I do an Epsom Salt bath as opposed to not doing it. I think part of it is the relaxation and that helps me sleep better (although it doesn't always work). When I'm able to relax better in the bath, I sleep better afterwards.
I'm also taking magnesium malate daily and I'm thinking about increasing the dosage of that. It does take a little bit for your body to get used to the added magnesium so that it doesn't cause digestive problems. It was suggested tome to work up to larger amounts slowly. I started with half the rec daily dosage and then once I was good with that without any stomach upsets I added the second one.
- August 28, 2010 at 1:00 pm(12) sherudi says:
My response is to questions posted by Noel Russouw.
My girlfriend suffers from Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,
Three questions
1) Is there any cure for this illness.
ANSWER: I feel that Adrienne Dellwo will agree with me on these statements…To date, there is no cure for Fibromyalgia (FM). As each person is different, there will be some people that are mildly affected to those who are severely affected and everything in-between. The process is slow but there are many people working for a cure.
2) Would a change in her diet help ease the pain.
ANSWER: A healthy diet is good for anyone and for FM extra protein is very important for muscles affected by this illness. Adrienne has provided wonderful suggestions in regular updates about helpful foods. Stay in touch with this site for more info!
3) Could this be caused by lack of magnesium being produced by ones own body.
ANSWER: FM is not "caused" by a lack of magnesium in the body. There are many theories and studies about the cause (heredity, viruses, traumatic injury/illness, etc.) so stay alert
as new information updates are published. This site will keep you/her informed of the latest medical finds.
She suffers more in the winter periods then in summer.
COMMENT: Cold weather can cause more pain in some people and warm weather can cause more fatigue and swelling. FM often causes cold/heat intolerance in many people.
I applaud Noel for asking questions and his willingness to learn. Too many people dismiss this illness as complaining about nothing and treat people with FM as "Mentally Unstable". There are many breakthroughs in research that disprove this illness is psychologically based and (hopefully) some day soon we will have an illness as valid as HIV, Cancer, MS, etc. Stay supportive of your Girlfriend as she will find the world of FM a very lonely place.
- August 29, 2010 at 2:34 pm(13) Trish says:
Please try some oral magnesium approx 200 mg 3-4 time per day. I've suffered from asthma, IBS, sinusitus, thyroid deficiency, chronic fatigue, depression, fibromyalsia, and hormonal imbalance, PMDD and RLS. I have spent years and literally tens of thousands of dollars on testing, supplements and prescription drugs. These collective treatments only helped marginally. Then I had the worst weekend of my life. It was horrible vomiting, nausea, rls. I did not sleep or sit still for more that 5-10 mins at a time for 3 days. I was crying and truly broken. I prayed to God for an answer. I heard "magnesium" . I've taken some magnesium for quite a while now but not in frequent doses each day. Taking magnesium when your vomiting and have diarrhea is a leap of faith in itself. I started taking it. The rls subsided. I took more about every 2-3 hours and I slept for the first time in days. I thought God gave me the answer to my immediate crisis, but He gave me the answer to all of my ailments. I had to stop my antidepressant after 2 days on the magnesium because I felt like I was on speed. I'm off wellbutrin and lexapro with NO withdrawal. I'm off of 1 of the thyroid medications. My temperature is 98.6. I cannot believe it. I've never been normal. I plan to stop the other thyroid medication this week. I can sleep, I wake rested. My sex drive is coming back. My energy level is wonderful. I feel my body coming back to life. My mind is clear and life looks wonderful. My husband can't believe it. He's cautiously optimistic. Magnesium is cheap but don't take too much at any one dosing because it will cause diarrhea and that will not be helpful to you over all. Please look on the internet for magnesium and depression, CFS, FM, RLS. There is a wealth of information but the doctors are not diagnosing magnesium deficiency. It's chronic and it's serious and it's pervasive. One last note it is suggested that you STOP your calcium supplements since it blocks magnesium absorption. God Bless You. God is faithful.
- August 31, 2010 at 1:40 pm(14) Tammie says:
I am really glad for Trish that mag helped so much; however, I would not suggest stopping calcium (if needed, ie: if blood work shows you don't have enough)
…..you should take calcium and magnesium at different times to avoid the absorption issues, but calcium is very important to the body…..not just for bones either. It also plays a role in the muscles, and it is an electrolyte which is a vital nutrient for the heart and many other bodily functions…….definitely not good to get too low in it…..and magnesium and calcium complement each other. Getting a balance between the two si very important.
- September 2, 2010 at 6:49 am(15) DENISE pringle says:
My daughter has very severe fibro and is on morphine forit. However when she is able to get into an epsom salts bath it always gives her considerable pain relief. No relief just with a bath though and it does leave her very drained. I have been told it id essential to drink at least one glass of water while soaking too.
- September 2, 2010 at 8:36 am(16) Mary says:
I find epsom salt baths to be very helpful. I suffer with severe fibromyalgia and cervical dystonia.
They help me to feel better when I'm in a flareup. They help me to feel less cloudy-headed. I can't stand the mental fogginess I get and what is really upsetting is when doctors don't believe me, that the fibrofog is serious and disrupts my life.
God bless us, everyone.
Be good to yourself today. Remind yourself, "I am very brave!"
Positive self-talk is so important.
- September 6, 2010 at 12:03 pm(17) Sherry says:
I don't know if any of you have heard of the float tanks that are now in use in the US. They are filled with 700 to 800 lbs. of epsom salts and you float in these for an hour. I tried this recently in Dallas. I have had Fibro since 1996 and this was the most relaxing thing I have done to help with pain. Since you float on top of the epsom salt, these is no pressure anywhere. I actually fell asleep during my float. I felt better for a number of days after doing this.
- September 25, 2010 at 12:10 am(18) JoAnne says:
Long before I contracted Fibromyalgia anmd Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, My husband and I were dance instructors.We had gone to take part in a three day dance convention. After dancing for two of those days, when I got back to our room and took my shoes off I discovered large blisters on the bottom and sides of my feet. I figured the weekend was over for me. I had brought along some Epsom Salts just in case I needed them. After filling the bath tub with enough hot water to cover my feet, I poured in the Epsom Salts and soaked my feet for 1/2 hour sitting on the edge of the tub. When I finished and carefully dried my feet, I went to bed. Imagine my shock and surprise when looking at my feet the next morning and seeing they were almost healed! More importantly, the pain was completely gone.After applying some padded bandaides, I was able to go back and enjoy the dancing.
- August 16, 2011 at 9:47 pm(19) ttyme says:
I am trying to understand all the posters here. You tag onto an article that expresses some doubt in the efficacy of Epson salts, they want to down play any benefit using them has benefited you by reducing pain an aiding sleep and over all comfort. I am sorry, hot water alone is not going to give that kind of benefit alone. Not if chronic pain is your issue. I am not swearing a cure, but i will stand firmly by the fact that magnesium sulfite is invaluable internally AND transdermally for pain management and supplemental use.
Now for my testimony. I too have fibromyalgia. Not the severest of forms by any means, but depressingly painfull just the same. I have tried mag oil with good success. It lets me sleep soundly, stops my headaches on contact, and stops tingling. I even tried Epson salts foot soak to stop nail fungus. This was a foot soak only. I had no muscle spasms, or hand clenching, or headaches for 24hrs. Now don't tell me that was just some nice hot water. Don't think so. With hormone therapy, smoking cessation, and other transdermal pharmacological applications out there, it is very uninformed to say that the skin cannot absorb as well as it can escrete. SMH at this article.
- June 30, 2012 at 3:56 am(20) Connie says:
I didn't think that I was having a problem with the eptsom salts. I know I always feel better when I do. My daughter mentioned that the salts soak into your system. I am retaining water which I thought was pills as I counted my calories and they are way lower than what I weigh. Could I be gaining weight from the salt in the bath along with my pills that I take.
- April 14, 2013 at 1:11 pm(21) zzcat says:
Funny, I just posted about Epsom salts on the article about hot baths. Just recently used Epsom salts and could feel the difference. I slept much better and felt like they had soaked some of the illness, pain, and medication buildup out of my body. I do take magnesium to help me sleep, but I don't like to take it all the time. Don't know if this helped in the same way, but it did help me sleep and it was better than having to take another pill (magnesium).
- June 30, 2013 at 1:32 pm(22) Angel says:
Epsom Salts work well. I also take Magnesium Oxide 400mg each day & that helps me sleep, gives energy, & relieves restless leg syndrome.
I've had Fibro since age 16 and since I found the book "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Fibromyalgia" and the Guaifenesin Protocol: my good days FAR OUTWEIGH the bad days.
- July 12, 2013 at 4:17 am(23) acker says:
i find epsom salt bath helpful. just dont have the water too hot. i tub bath instead of shower. the running water of the shower has a draining effect on most cfs people. i find this true also with sitting or standing in a breeze – exhausting! – doesnt even have to be a strong breeze.
take care ev.
- August 12, 2013 at 2:13 am(24) Rita says:
Please google Dr. St. Amand as he has fibromyalgia and has written a book about this subject. Guiafenesen protocal. Do it because it works.
- January 12, 2014 at 7:31 pm(25) martha says:
I have been mixing my own salt soak and it is a combination of European sea salt, Pacific sea salt, Epsom, and then Peppermint essential oil, eucaplytups oil, rosemary, oiland orange oil.. Salt does a lot for the body–it calms, detoxify's relaxes, relieves inflammation, pain and clears our head… I have had fibro since 1998. I have had a sleep disorder since 1989. The sleep issue has been to the point where I have tried all the sleep meds and nothing really gets me more than 3 hours a night but all broke up into tiny increments.. I started using different types of soaks that I have made myself and have found some to be very beneficial for me as far as relaxing me, relieving my pain level and allowing me to sleep.. another one I use is lavender buds ground up into powder, chamomile ground, powdered milk, oatmeal ground, and then the 3 salts.. this too is calming before bed and yet soothing to the skin so as no itching. I read one person's comment on here that there is no way the salt works.. I have made this recipe and shared with others who have the same issues and it is helping them too, so I do not believe it is mind over matter.. I do believe it does give some relief.. and if it gives some relief to me it is a blessing…and I will accept as much relief that I can get.
- February 20, 2014 at 9:20 pm(26) Jason Wallace says:
I own a floatation centre and several of our clients have benefited greatly when it comes to long term pain relieve and comfort as a result of floating in our tank that has 350 kgs of epsom
- April 10, 2014 at 12:48 pm(27) Jennifer says:
I soak in Epsom Salts during flare-ups, something I've recently started doing. I find it helps with inflammation. I don't know how/why, but for me it does. I say if something works and is not harmful, don't question it, just do it. Where I live the doctors don't really prescribe too much in the way of pain meds, so I am willing to try just about anything that isn't harmful!
- April 10, 2014 at 7:33 pm(28) Kristine says:
I use magnesium chloride bath salts, spray, lotions etc. It is a different form of magnesium and I feel like it is more effective for me. I use Epsom salt if I don't have magnesium chloride. I have fibro and RA and find using this a few times a week helps my muscle spasms, RLS symptoms and sleep quality…I can definitely tell a difference when I run out. Direct spray to sore muscles helps a bit, and when my pain is severe, a warm bath w/ salts willcalm things down enough to allow me to rest.


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Freya North on... Not That Sort Of Girl by Mary WesleyMary Wesley, Rose Tremain, Barbara Trapido and Jane Gardam – I really do owe my career to them. But this book in particular really did change the course of my life. I read it during my finals at University after which I headed off to do an MA and was all set to start a PhD in Art History. But deep down I knew that all I really wanted to do was write fiction. Click here to read more.Far From the Madding Crowd, Jude the Obscure and Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas HardyFor me, no other writer so definitively captures both the beauty and challenges of Britain - its landscape, weather, village life versus city life and of course the class system. But most of all I love the way that landscape is not merely a backdrop in Hardy's writing, but a leading character in it – something that has become a crucial element of my own writing. I love the paintings of Millet – the unpatronizing dignity he imbued his scenes of rustic life. This is so true of Hardy too and nowhere is this more compelling than in Tess of the D'Urbervilles - one of my all time favourite books. A Widow For One Year by John IrvingThis is a stunning novel by one of my favourite authors. Typical Irving, it's the perfect blend of drama and bawdiness beautifully told. His heroine, Ruth Cole, is an author and her story is told through three sections – her childhood and the loss of her two brothers; when she is unmarried and forging her writing career; finally, when she has become a widow at the age of 41. There was so much of her personality – especially her process as an author – that rang true with me. Click here to read more. The Red Tent by Anita DiamantI was so bowled over by this extraordinary novel that when I finished it, I couldn't speak. For hours. And I wept intermittently, for days. It was bought for me by one of my closest friends – who said I was to buy another copy for a woman I love and admire. Subsequently, I bought seven further copies – and I will buy more! The novel takes as its premise a small and seemingly insignificant verse of the Old Testament pertaining to Dinah, sister of Joseph and the only daughter of Jacob. Click here to read more.The History of Tom Jones by Henry FieldingI have to admit that I saw the film version with Albert Finney and Susannah York first – but I loved it so much I read the novel immediatley. I was a teenager and it was the first very early novel that I read by choice, rather than from the school curriculum. I loved it. I also loved that it was vilified in its time as `A motley history of bastardism, fornication, and adultery' . To me, that is precisely what a classic romp should be. Click here to read more.Carbonel by Barbara Sleigh I read this as a child and lost myself in it utterly. It was one of the first occasions when I truly experienced how books can provide the reader with the pleasure of a parallel universe. I really did 'live' this book. Written in 1955 it's still a terrific read. A wonderful, exhilarating adventure story about a young girl who goes on an errand for her mother but comes home with a witch's broomstick and a fabulously aloof black cat. Click here to read more.
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External References (XREF) are one of the most important concepts to understand in a CAD environment. The idea is simple enough: link one file to another so that any changes made to the source file, will show up in the destination file as well. Every CAD tech. I know can explain this basic concept to me but still, I see Xrefs being ignored, or misused, on a regular basis. Let's get into details on exactly what Xrefs are and the best ways to use them to make your life much simpler.
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OK, so what exactly is an Xref and why do you want to use one? Well, imagine that you have a set of 300 drawings and the title block calls out the number of files (i.e. 1 of 300, 2 of 300, etc.) If you have put your title block in every plan as simple text then when you add another drawing to your set, you'll need to open every single file and modify the sheet numbers one at a time. Think about that for a moment. You'll need to open a drawing, wait for it to load, zoom to the text you need to change, modify it, zoom back out, then save and close the file. How long does that take, maybe two minutes? Not that big of a deal for one file but if you need to do 300 of them, that's ten hours of time you'll spend just to change one piece of text.
An Xref is a graphic image of an external file that appears, and prints, inside your drawing just as if it were drawn inside that file. In this example, if you created a single title block and inserted the "graphic snapshot" of an Xref into each of those 300 plans, all you need do is update the original file and the xref in the other 299 drawings is immediately updated. That's two minutes versus ten hours of drafting time. That's huge savings.
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c'mon Grandad...... punch in the directions and follow the SatNav....... ha ha ha ha ha
I'll add some of our pictures into the link that Catnip sent me. Some nice ones too. Must say the car has been running better since the "run out".....:racer:
Love it Vito, my RS3 always runs mightily well...driving style might indeed be a factor ;)
"If in doubt, flat out" Colin McRae
Works for me! Keep your foot in!
Colin mcrae met him a few times ,as i worked in crossford near lanark ,top bloke RIP,never forgotton ..
True but Gronholm, Makkinen, Sainz, Solberg, Martin, Duval, Hirvonen et al were all racing Loeb (first 4 world champions) as well so certainly in the first few years he won he was beating good competitors, latterly I agree the calibre has not been there but then Loeb's margin of victories in some races has been far significant.
lol! get your arses down to inters!
you seem a good bunch! :applaus:
I have given my car a good wash today and sadly have to say that last week thrashing as left the mark on mine, found quite few small chips all over the front including a couple on the bonnet :(
Oh dear, must admit mine has some too...bloody ****ty roads....:keule: Still we enjoyed the day and it was good to meet everyone, although hopefully next time the weather will be better.
But Bluey's new 'pebbledash looks' will always be associated with: a) that brilliant drive from Ruthin to Cerrigydrudion, and b) 2-phrases spoken in the Ruthin Castle car park prior to our departure, i.e.:
1) "Does everyone know where we're going", and
2) "MBK does, so we'll follow him."
And we did, and I'm still laughing now…
So Bluey and I are going to cherish this pebbledash effect!
Thank you Robbie, Mark, et al.
Like John's, bonnet and windscreen and I had quite a few hours of motorway as well. I used the touchpaint stick quite a bit on the Monday to stop them getting worse...I hope that detailers can fix those things and I am seriously thinking about a 3M shield.
I have Paintshield film on my RS3, and I had it on my previous car, too. My TTS had over 80k miles and perfect paint when I sold it...
Happy to follow next time! :laugh: Hopefully the weather will be better and I'll have the Go Pro camera's running for some great passing shots as you all fly past.
I agree on the paint film, I've used Ventureshield on a few track cars and it worked well. It's not perfect though, you still have to live with the odd nick and bump in the film from stone chips but the paint underneath is unmarked. You'll also spend a a lot of time removing polish from the edge of the film when you clean the car - but that is a small price to pay for the protection. Wasn't any point on the RS3 as it had the odd stone chip when I bought it.
This S2000 I once owned had Ventureshield fitted (you can see it blasting about in some of my track videos) it took some real abuse when I was giving some other track users the hurry ups and yet still looked perfect afterwards.
I spent 6 hours with mine, inside and out.... no adverse chips, bruisesAttachment 14550
God....I could come (check spelling) all over that bonnet! hahaha!
Course you can, I put sealant on it, so it should just wipe off..... not that I'm requesting a trial...!
I did also give the toy the same treatment before tucking her away. Now that spring is here I'll hopefully use her more too. And if you "arrive" on that car I wouldn't even notice but if I did...:whip:
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ps...wtf is that roller skate doing in the pic????
Yeah its a little lower than the RS3... but a serious driving tool... inline roller skate! with a boxer engine and 320 bhp on something weighing under 1300 kilos... (untilI get in it!)
Now whats this special project!?
I have 3M Ventureshield on the entire front end, total cost around £800 inc. VAT for full front bumper, headlights, full bonnet and full front wings with a 5 year guarantee against yellowing. That price would also include wing mirrors but I elected not to have the kit sections applied. You will need paint correction first for a clean install but that was less than £100 for me or you could DIY if you have the kit.
Opted for this as similar quote from Paintshield was £1500+VAT; Ventureshield is local to me should anything go wrong and the additional cost of Paintshield plus the fuel to get down to Peterborough and overnight accommodation cost whilst they apply it just did not stack up for me compared to what supposed (if any) increased protection Xpel (aka Paintshield) gives you over 3M.
Regarding stone chips etc both have 'self healing' properties so the paint is pristine underneath, all you have to do is clean out / clay the marked hole/area and then look at bit gay when you are heating the surface with your other halves hardryer for it to 'heal'. Larger stone chips would be a problem though. As for polish as MBK described, that's why I have gone for G-Techniq stuff as it is far easier to apply on to Ventureshiled with minimal residue.


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Michael Stern's father was Superman.
But he didn't realize it until years later—after his father Murray was in WWII, after he made a name for himself in the garment business inventing baby sleepers, after he started a library in his home town, and after he taught chess moves to all the neighborhood kids.
"But if he was Superman," Stern said, "then I was Lex Luthor," referring to Superman's archenemy.
"We didn't see eye to eye on a lot of things," said Stern, of Riverton. "We didn't talk a lot. But [my father's] generation was a lot like that. They were very, very reluctant to talk about their experiences."
Murray died a few years ago at the age of 97, prompting Stern, 64, to write a memoir of his father, using him as a representative of that generation—the generous generation, he calls it.
A baby boomer himself, Stern knew he wanted to write something after his father died, but didn't know what. But after going through his fathers' things—letters, documents, and military records—Stern knew there was a story there he wanted to share. The result is Reflections on a Generous Generation, a self-published book that came out this summer.
Murray Stern and the war
Murray Stern grew up during the Depression and enlisted in the Army even before WWII started.
"He anticipated what was going to happen," Stern said.
He was on active duty from 1941 to 1946.
But as far back as Stern could remember, his father didn't talk about it. Stern has his assumptions, he said, about what Murray did, especially after seeing a letter written from George Marshall, chief of staff in the Army during WWII.
"People did what he said," Stern said of Marshall.
The younger Stern figured his father was involved in undercover activities he said, but during his father's last years, Stern asked him but the elder stayed quiet.
"He said, 'Because I gave my word,'" Stern said.
After the war
After Michael's father's time in the Army, he went back into the family business in the garment industry. He had an idea for blanket sleepers for babies, Stern said, and made money off that invention.
"I talked to some of his business associates who gave me a whole different perspective," Stern said. "He was unique."
Murray also played chess, and even watched Bobby Fischer capture the world championship title in 1972.
Stern said his father taught chess for 20 years and he still meets people who say his father taught their kids when they were young.
"He was involved in everything that he did," Stern said. "When he decided it was something he wanted to do, he was a significant part of it."
Writing the memoir
It was because of these stories and many more that prompted Stern to write Reflections.
"The story was fascinating to write," said Stern, "being able to take a broader perspective and see how all these different things tied together with a generation."
It was his father's generation who started donating heavily to the United Way after the war. Stern said it was a combination of economics and the Depression, WWII and "surviving it all."
"[That generation] had a different perspective on the world," he said. "It was a can-do attitude. They weren't tied down to pettiness. Their politics were middle of the road, rather than the extremes they are at today. They understood compromise."
Stern isn't a writer but said he was around books his entire life. His father had more than 1,000 books in his home and even helped to start a library in the Sterns' hometown of Garden City, NY, and also in the retirement community he lived in down south.
Stern, who most recently worked in the mortgage business, always loved writing, he said. He keeps a blog that holds his political commentary, and since writing Reflections, has written two more books and is working on a fourth.
"It's like I found something I really, really enjoy doing," Stern said. "And I think I'm good at it."
Finding out about his father
Through Stern's readings and writings on his father, and interviews with family and friends including his sister Frances Goldstein, he said he was able to not only find out things about his father, but things about him in the context in which he lived.
"Family was important to him," Stern said. "They faced hard times the way certainly none of us has ever seen."
And he learned more about his father after he died than he did while he was alive.
"When you're living too close to it," Stern said, "you don't actually see it all. It look me a while once I started putting it together to actually see what I was writing."
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I had a chance to try this great program—held at Cupertino's Northwest YMCA (NWYMCA).
Living Strong Living Well (LSLW) is a 12-week small-group strength and fitness training program for adult cancer survivors who have recently become de-conditioned/fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. The goal is to help patients build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, improve functional ability and quality of life.
Research is showing that physical activity may decrease recurrence and increase survivorship for cancer patients.
For 10 years, LSLW has been offered as a joint program by Stanford, in association with the YMCA, FREE of charge. The next session at the NWYMCA begins on Jan. 23. The class formally meets two times per week for 75 minutes each time.
At the first class, we each shared our diagnoses and what we hoped to get from the program. While geared towards those who have recently finished cancer treatment, many of the participants were still undergoing treatments including chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Participants came from all walks of life, men and women of all ages. In my session, there happened to be only one gentleman, Richard, but since participants are allowed to identify a support person to accompany them, a couple of my classmates' husbands also dropped in for some of our sessions. Classmate Shirley explained that it was her husband wanting to go work out that helped her achieve perfect attendance by talking her into going to class when she was tired and considering skipping class.
YMCA offers LSLW graduates the opportunity to join at the end of the session, waving the enrollment fee. Program graduates who become members of the YMCA are invited to join the LSLW group sessions and Dana regularly attended and shared her perspective and advice as a cancer survivor and LSLW graduate.
We were led by two of the Y's personal trainers, Trish and Allan, with occasional help from Ron, another of the Y's trained instructors. We met as a group for warm-ups, cool down/stretching, and a variety of mini-classes that introduced us to a wide variety of exercise equipment (Bosu®, foam rollers, gliders, yoga balls, etc.) and classes taught at the YMCA (step, stretch and balance, TRX, etc.)
Each of us had an individual circuit training program, with the trainers setting us up on each machine and helping us to select the weights to start with in our strength training program. We each progressed at own rate for the remainder of the twelve week session.
Beyond meeting twice a week as a class, we were allowed to make full use of the facilities including any of the regularly scheduled Y fitness classes during the 12 weeks of the session. The NWYMCA offers one of the most comprehensive gyms in our area with its indoor pool, numerous group fitness classes, ample variety and quantity of exercise equipment.
One feature I particularly liked was the Fitlinxx system. The circuit training machines were all linked to this system. Each time you logon, it displays your programmed weight settings, counts your repetitions and guides you through the correct motion with basic trainer-like feedback via a digital display <beep beep> "go slower", <beep beep> "Don't let the weights touch", <beep beep> "Good job!".
We took a balance, agility and strength assessment at beginning and end of the session. Everyone had some improvements in one or more areas.
The last day we met, we had a potluck gathering and reflected on our 12 weeks together. Everyone reported a positive improvement in their fitness and strength.
The program was everything it advertised to be and more. Besides what we each gained as individuals, it was both comforting and motivating to know that everyone in the session was a cancer survivor and going through similar issues.
For more information:
NWYMCA is located at 20803 Alves Dr.


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Labor Relations
A Guide To How Unions Work In The Automotive Industry
Unions have been in the news a lot lately, and this would be as good a time as any to take a quick refresher look at labor unions and how they pertain to the automotive industry.
We Take a Look at the UAW's 2011 Contract Negotiations
UAW contracts expire every four years, but there's more riding on these negotiations than normal, thanks to the global recession and the bankruptcies of two of the three domestic automakers.
Look out, Toyota: Here comes the UAW
According to a Detroit News article, the United Auto Workers has set their sites on non-unionized import automakers with plants in the US (known as transplants) -- and the first target for organization could be Toyota.
Honda and Mazda Offering Employee Buyouts
Honda and Mazda have now joined Ford in the industry's most recent bid to trim costs by offering buyout packages to company employees.
UAW Wants Bigger Slice Of Pie
Contract talks between the UAW and the Detroit Three automakers are under way, and the UAW is looking to reverse some of its previous concessions.


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Roast-pork dinner today in Ticonderoga
TICONDEROGA — A public roast pork-loin dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. today in the downstairs dining hall of the Ticonderoga Masonic Temple, 10 Montcalm St.
Take-outs will also be available. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $6 for children 12 years old and under.
Parking will be available along Montcalm Street and at the Thomas B. Azer Agency and Hancock House parking lots. The dinner is sponsored by the members of Mount Defiance Lodge No. 794, F. & A.M. and Fort Ticonderoga Chapter 263, Order of the Eastern Star.
Essex Community Church announces Holy Week schedule
ESSEX — Essex Community Church's Holy Week schedule is:
Palm Sunday worship service with special music and the giving of palms, 10:15 a.m., March 24; Holy Thursday worship service with communion, 7 p.m. March 28; Easter sunrise service at Beggs Park with breakfast to follow at the church, 6:30 a.m. March 31; and Easter Sunday church worship service, 10:15 a.m. March 31, with Easter egg hunt and party at 10:30 a.m. as part of Sunday school for all children.
The church is located at 2306 Main St. For questions, call 963-7766.
Episcopal Church plans Easter services
AuSABLE FORKS — St. James Episcopal Church's Holy Week schedule is:
Movie night and refreshments in the Parish Hall on Main Street, featuring "The Passion of the Christ," 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27; Stripping of the Altar and Foot Washing, at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, March 28; Stations of the Cross, noon Good Friday, March 29; Tenebrae service at 7 p.m. March 29; and Festival Eucharist, 10 a.m. Easter Sunday, March 31.
All are welcome.
Ti church holding Holy Week events
TICONDEROGA — The First United Methodist Church's Holy Week schedule is:
Palm Sunday services will feature the triumphant entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem followed by reflections through readings and a message, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. March 24. Communion will be served at the 8:30 a.m. service, and the 10:30 a.m. service will feature special music and a children's message. Traditional palms will be distributed at both services.


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This TSHFT happened similar to last one, with the exception that my EX stuck me with my kid on her visitation weekend (feeling sick she said) and made me somewhat preoccupied between my players and my kid.
Another interesting thing happened was the fact that I had an overflow of players which allowed me to explore a certain option provided by the hotel. I managed to use the small board room next to the main tournament site as an overflow room. But then changed it to a private box where some of my TSHFT veterans can enjoy a moment of privacy with their opponent. It became quite the hotspot among the veterans as they fought for chances to play in the board room.
Since this is the last TSHFT using 5th ed rules, I decided to choose 1 special mission from five of the previous ones from 2010 through 2011 and use them as a tribute to my own events. The missions were pretty straight forward and were among the less controversial ones in each event. Unfortunately, due to the fact that I was preoccupied before round 5 (I was worried about my kid's lunch), I made some hasty rules clarifications without consulting my own scenarios (a minute or two of reading my own rules would have clarified a lot more) and made some of my players (both veterans and personal friends) a round to forget in TSHFT.
But the event in most part was a good one, I got mostly positive feedback from my players and those who had critical opinions let me know personally and I shall address the issues in the future. So, without further ado, the results for the event.


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Fish & Reefs
In Fish & Reefs, players can build their own reefs, as well as manage them by rearing fish.
The Horus Heresy: Drop Assault
The Horus Heresy: Drop Assault is a fast-paced tactical game set in the the popular Horus Heresy setting.
Sheep Up!
Sheep Up! is a platform game with puzzle elements that tells the story of a little toy sheep trapped in a big paper box.
This War of Mine
This War of Mine is a dark survival game where players control a group of civilians trying to stay alive in a besieged city.
Final Fantasy Agito
The war-torn land of Orience is the setting for Final Fantasy Agito, where players on iOS and Android mobile devices take on the role of a cadet in the Dominion of Rubrum as they aim to become Agito, a prophesized savior...
Rising Generals
In Rising Generals, players become commander of a military base, which needs to be quickly upgraded and staffed with troops in order to defend against and attack hostile neighbors. Unlockable technologies as well as offi...
Just Dance Now
Just Dance Now introduces a revolutionary way to play Just Dance: use your smartphone as a controller, go to JustDanceNow.com on a computer, and follow the dancer on the screen.
The Witcher Battle Arena
The Witcher Battle Arena is a fast, fun and accessible MOBA game based in the Witcher universe. Designed with mobile devices in mind, Battle Arena combines great accessibility and a balanced learning curve with comple...
Modern Combat 5: Blackout
Modern Combat 5: Blackout is an FPS game with 4 customizable classes that you can level up across single- and multiplayer.
In Archangel, the eternal struggle between good and evil comes to life via stunning console-quality visuals and intuitive touch controls. As the Archangel, you will cast brutal spells and deal divine justice via fire and...
Transformers: Age of Extinction - The Official Mobile Game
Transformers: Age of Extinction - The Official Mobile Game is a 3D combat runner game where the players' mission is to take down new enemies featured in the movie as they run, dash, and change forms through fast-paced mi...


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Delta County Accident Kills 60 Year Old Man
Nov 7th @ 8:06 am in News by Scott Staley
An unidentified 60 year old man was killed yesterday in a 2-car crash in Delta County. The accident happened around 9:30am on Highway 65 between Delta and Cedaredge near mile marker 5. The driver of a 2000 Hyundai Accent was killed when his car drifted into oncoming traffic going south. The driver of the northbound pickup was taken to the Delta County Memorial Hospital.


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DECA National Competition - Anaheim, CA 4/24/13-4/27/13. Over 15,000 students from every state in the USA. Jimmy Hand & Nick Redden–1) Top 10 role play in Marketing Communications Team Decision Making, and 2) Award of Excellence. Victoria McGinnis – Human Resources Management – Award of Excellence. Award of Excellence is given to top 20% for each event. Competition consisted of testing and role play activities
At the Technical College System of Georgia 2013 Leadership Summit, Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law legislation that will lower the GPA requirement for the HOPE Grant, which goes to students in the technical college system. By expanding access to the HOPE Grant, HB 372 will strengthen the state's workforce development efforts.
"We need more college or technical college degrees in order to attract and fill the jobs of tomorrow," Deal said. "This additional benefit will provide Georgians with greater access to school at a relatively small cost to the state."
This bill will drop the GPA requirement for the HOPE Grant back to a 2.0 after it increased to 3.0 two years ago for budgetary reasons. Recent growth in Lottery revenues will cover the additional $5 million to $8 million this expansion will cost. In the first six months of this fiscal year, deposits were up $32 million, a 7.6 percent increase over the same period the year before.
"In recent years, Georgia has seen a large drop in technical college enrollment – much larger than in our University System," Deal said. "For some students enrolled in a technical school, the loss of scholarship money put higher education out of reach. This law will provide greater access to school and to a brighter career for thousands of Georgians."


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Conejo Creek project
Recently, Leisure Village sponsored a "State of the City" program that was very disappointing to me.
When a homeowner asked a question regarding flood insurance, Mr. Tom Fox of the Public Works Department declared the proposed Conejo Creek project would be money-saving for those residents of the village in the flood-control plain.
Mayor Charlotte Craven was sitting next to Mr. Fox. I believe Mr. Fox's statement and Ms. Craven's silence (silence implies consent) were very unethical, since this project will come before the City Council for a vote in the future. Council members are supposed to be totally impartial until hearings begin and voting takes place.
Thankfully, Councilman Mike Morgan was present and did mention there are other factors to be considered, such as the 4,100 extra car trips per day, and 25,000 new homes.
- Marjorie Lorraine,
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By Jim Henry
Globe Sports Editor
The weather has done everything it can to prevent baseball games between Pittsburg State and Central Missouri.
Their best-of-three series scheduled on Feb. 23-24 was snowed out in Warrensburg. They attempted to move the games to Pittsburg, but they were postponed again by ice and snow.
The Gorillas and Mules are paired in a best-of-three series to open the MIAA Postseason Tournament, but more miserable weather and field conditions in Warrensburg have forced the teams to travel west to find a playable field.
The seventh-seeded Gorillas (26-21) battle second-seeded Central Missouri (34-9) in a doubleheader at 3 p.m. today at Larks Park in Hays. A third game, if necessary, is set for 1 p.m. Sunday.
The Gorillas are making their first postseason appearance since 2004, and their 26 victories are the most since the 2006 team went 27-25.
"I wouldn't say we exceeded our expectations because the expectations of our coaching staff is very high," Gorillas' coach Matt Murray said. "But we obviously did make some improvements, and we feel like our program is moving in a positive direction."
The Mules, meanwhile, have won at least 30 games for the 20th consecutive season and are No. 1 in the latest Central Region poll. They have won at least 40 games the last 14 seasons, and they notched program victory No. 1,700 earlier this season.
Pittsburg State's pitching staff has recorded a league-high 335 strikeouts. The Gorillas' 4.65 team earned runs average is fifth in the league.
Senior left-hander Matt Stalcup (6-3, 3.41 ERA) ranks second in NCAA Division II strikeouts at 13.3 per nine innings. Junior right-hander George Brandecker (5-3, 2.25) is second in the league in ERA. Brandecker leads the MIAA in lowest opponent batting average (.210), and Stalcup in second (.223).
"Matt Stalcup, George Brandecker, Cody Wren from Baxter Springs (4-5, 5.13) has had a nice spring as well," Murray said. "Ryan McKay (3-1, 1.52, 4 saves) has had a wonderful spring on the back end of our bullpen."
The Gorillas' top offensive players have been junior third baseman Brad Foos (.378 average), senior outfielder Ryan Ventura (48 runs scored, 18 stolen bases) and junior outfielder Tory Stoffregen (43 RBI).
"Brad's approach has been consistent all spring," Murray said. "He's a guy who understands his swing and is able to adjust quickly if needed. He's been very professional in his approach and has been that way all year."
Central Missouri, seeking its fourth straight MIAA Tournament title, is hitting .334 as a team, led by Kevin Gratza (.409), Kyle Grieshaber (.358, 9 home runs, 51 RBI) and Brad Wilson (.351, 51 RBI).
The pitching staff has a 3.78 ERA and is led by Travis Higgs (5-1, 3.25 ERA), Jake Heissler (5-0, 2.57 ERA in 18 relief appearances) and Andrew Urban (4-2, 2.53 ERA, 5 saves).
Murray certainly is familiar with the Mules. He was an assistant under UCM coach Tom Myers for five years before taking the PSU job last year. And Myers, who has a 274-71 record in six seasons with the Mules, is a former player and assistant coach for the Gorillas.
"Tommy is wonderful person, a great friend of mine, and I know Pitt State is close to him and his wife, who played basketball here," Murray said. "For me knowing a lot of their players, it is bittersweet to an extent. But we are excited to have this opportunity."


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The following are excerpts from reports in the press log from Dec. 21-25.
Wednesday, Dec. 21
- 3 p.m. A caller at Workout World reported a past theft. A black Nike jacket and a car key were stolen.
- 4:36 p.m. A caller at the reported a hate crime. The caller said a student placed swastikas on the windows after having some problems at the school with one of the counselors who is Jewish. An officer spoke with the people involved.
- 5:33 p.m. The Fire Department doused a bag of leaves aflame in the median strip on Lowell Street near the Hess gas station. No further details were available.
- 7:27 p.m. A 50-year-old Boston woman was issued a court summons for larceny over $250, following a report of a shoplifter at Macy's Men's and Furniture Store.
Thursday, Dec. 22
- 9:16 a.m. A caller on Washington Street reported someone cut his fence and parked on his property. Police said there were people working on a neighboring house and they had moved their vehicles at that time.
- 11:26 a.m. Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Lowell Street at the Route 128 ramp. Police said the driver whose car was hit attempted to get $50 from the other person because of the incident. The victim had left the scene before police arrived.
- 2:45 p.m. A 51-year-old Peabody man was issued a court summons for violating a restraining order, following an incident at a Dustin Road residence.
- 3:23 p.m. Police received a report of a road-rage incident on Lowell Street. One driver got out of his car and kicked the other vehicle before getting back inside and heading west up the street.
- 7:52 p.m. A female at Melanson Transport on Caller Street reported an employee at a business next door came over and assaulted her by poking her several times in the chest.
- 10:05 p.m. A car break-in was reported at TJ Maxx on Route 114.
- 11:09 p.m. A female caller on Lowell Street reported her ex-boyfriend stole her car, a 2004 Kia Spectra.
Friday, Dec. 23
- 11:05 a.m. An employee at on Central Street reported credit card fraud.
- 12:08 p.m. Police received a report of a threatening message left as a voice mail at Aqua Craft on Route 1. Police said the threat, however, wasn't intended for any of the employees who worked at the shop.
- 12:58 p.m. One person was transported to the hospital after a two-car accident in the parking lot at on Route 114.
- 1:24 p.m. A house fire was first reported at 5 Hancock St. Washington Street was shut down from Hancock Street to Allens Lane. See related coverage of the fire.
- 2:14 p.m. A female at said she was assaulted during the school day. The initial report indicated some sort of weapon was involved. The incident is under investigation.
- 3:07 p.m. A caller on Forenza Road reported her TV was stolen. Police said someone entered the home through the garage and stole the TV set and the remote controller.
- 3:33 p.m. Police responded to a report of an attempted break-in at a Pine Street home. Police said the rear door was damaged, but the person was not able to gain entry.
- 6:47 p.m. Police provided an escort for the Fire Department as Firefighter James Rice's body was taken by hearse to Boston to the Chief Medical Examiner's office.
- 7:06 p.m. Officers assisted the Fire Department watching over Rice's home in South Peabody.
- 7:57 p.m. Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle hit-and-run at . The suspect vehicle – a white Mercedes with heavy front-end damage – was last seen heading west on Lowell Street toward Route 1. The building inspector and the state police were notified. Police were unable to locate the vehicle at the time.
- 8:04 p.m. Police received a report of a past break-in to a second-floor apartment on Fulton Street. No further details were available.
- 10:54 p.m. A caller at Clooney Terrace reported someone was shooting her house with paintballs. Police said several paintballs were shot at the back of the house. There was no damage and police were unable to find any suspects, although they said the shots possibly came from residences on Route 1.
Saturday, Dec. 24
- 12:49 a.m. A caller at reported a car break-in. A rear window was broken and a purse, containing a wallet, $40 and several credit cards, was taken.
- 2:26 a.m. A clerk at on Route 1 reported an act of vandalism to the front of the hotel. Police said a plant was uprooted by a group of males in a stretch limo.
- 3:18 p.m. Police responded to a report of a car break-in at the . A $300 pair of boots was stolen. Officers were advised to be extra diligent in their patrols of area hotels due to an increase in recent car break-ins.
- 5:20 p.m. Police responded to a report of a car break-in at on Margin Street. An iPad, purse, wallet, $500 in Euros, $200 in American bills, a driver's license and numerous credit cards were stolen. The victim said she had canceled the credit card accounts.
- 5:36 p.m. Police received a report of an "unruly group of street dwellers" inside a laundromat on Foster Street, drinking and causing a disturbance. The group was dispersed without incident.
- 5:41 p.m. A caller reported his mother's apartment on Fulton Street was broken into sometime between Dec. 14 and 24. A 32-inch flat screen TV was stolen. There were no signs of a forced entry.
- 6:07 p.m. A caller at the Foster Street laundromat reported the same group of homeless people was back and causing a problem. An officer confirmed it was the same people and said they left the area before police arrived.
- 11:57 p.m. A Sanborn Street resident reported she came home to find her apartment burglarized. Someone opened the front door with a pry bar and stole a $100 Visa gift card from the Christmas tree inside. Nothing else was reported missing at the time and there was no further damage.
Sunday, Dec. 25
- 2:38 a.m. An officer reported a mulch fire at JZB Industries on Farm Avenue. The Fire Department was notified and extinguished the fire.
- 6:37 p.m. An officer reported his cruiser was struck by another car while he was responding to a call for medical aid on Winona Street. There were no injuries reported.
Monday, Dec. 26
- 9:59 a.m. A caller reported someone drove through his fence and into his yard on Lynn Street. The incident occurred between 9 and 11 p.m. the night before. He said there was approximately $500 in damage.
- 11:25 a.m. A caller on Goldberg Road reported a past break-in. A possible suspect was an estranged boyfriend, according to the victim. Police said it did not appear the person gained entry to the home, however.
- 11:48 a.m. A caller at Workout World reported a break-in. A 42-inch flat screen TV was stolen.
- 12:12 p.m. A male driver was cited for driving recklessly so as to endanger, following a report of a car accident on Bradford Road.
- 12:14 p.m. One driver was transported to Beverly Hospital after a two-car accident on Route 114.
- 1:04 p.m. A male was issued a court summons for assault and battery, following a report of a road rage incident at the Northshore Mall. The victim said the man assaulted her after the two argued.
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Heather Goldstein '09 writes about her internship at Easton Area Middle School
As part of the Advanced Applied Psychology course, psychology major Heather Goldstein '09 (Berkeley Heights, N.J.) is spending the fall semester interning at Easton Area Middle School. The course, taught by Alan Childs, professor of psychology, includes an 80-hour internship component at a local organization, as well as regular coursework.
- Psychology Course Provides Real World Learning Experiences
I've always enjoyed working with kids in all different settings, so when I had the opportunity to do an internship for Advanced Applied Psychology, I knew I wanted to work in a school. So far, working in the guidance office at Easton Area Middle School has been both fulfilling and extremely interesting. All the counselors have included me in their daily activities, whenever possible, and are always willing to discuss situations and hear my opinion.
On an average day, I'm able to observe conferences between counselors and teachers and even observe a few conferences between a counselor and student. Learning how to resolve conflicts between students has also been very interesting to me because these simple conferences truly help the students' lives and improve the school environment.
Another aspect of my internship is helping with a gang prevention program that is offered during the last period of the day and for an hour after school. During this time, I'm able to work with the students one-on-one and even build some friendships. These children sometimes need a little motivation to do their work, but they are always appreciative of our time and assistance.
Although it might seem like the program is geared towards tutoring, it really is much more. The program introduces children to a group of adult role models and mentors who all want to improve their lives both in and outside of school. After working with these children for just a few weeks, I've gained trust from them and built some great friendships. When I first started the internship, I felt a little nervous and overwhelmed by the program. But after getting to know the kids for a few days, the ice was broken, and we all had each other laughing.
Previously, I wasn't sure what career I wanted to pursue after college, but this internship has really given me the direction I needed. I've realized how much I enjoy helping students work through their problems, either on homework assignments or with more serious issues, and I know I want to do something related to this field after graduation.
Being able to link my experiences at the middle school to my classes at Lafayette has been so interesting and enjoyable. I'm so glad I've had the chance to apply my knowledge and be more involved with the Easton community.
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