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2013 Time Capsule of Sorts
Another year with very little written on this blog. (Which is 8 years old now. EIGHT! I was still in my thirties when I started this thing.) Sometimes I feel that I should give it up, just not renew the domain and the hosting when that time comes. And then I realize that so very
Sometimes, you just have to remind yourself that so long as you make it though today, you're doing okay. One. Day. At. A. Time.
It could only happen to me…
So, our Rottweiler jumped off the roof yesterday. Seriously. When we left the house the door on the kennel wasn't latched all the way, apparently, and he and the Beagle got out. Our bed is in front of the windows and it seems he heard a dog passing by and decided to jump on the bed,
Checked out?
I've decided I'm in a really weird place right now. I look around on Twitter and realize I just don't have the time or energy to keep up with the fast paced chatter. Not only that but, also, the bulk of my connections on Twitter are sex toy reviewers and… meh. It doesn't seem to
Black Coffee
I was talking on Facebook yesterday about changes, how someone can change pretty significantly, and how it can be completely baffling when no one even notices. I mean, most people notice the big changes or the physical changes; new house, new car, lost weight, gained weight, you're drinking more, you dyed your hair blue. But
July has something against me, doesn't it?
It's been pretty much 100 degrees here every day for the past week and, guess what? Our refrigerator gave up and said hell no, I'm not doing this anymore. And my landlord decided not to get back to me for 24 hours. And then had me buy one myself and deduct it from next month's
Hello, June!
I'm not entirely sure I believe it's June… On one hand, it seems like it rushed up all fast and eager, one minute it's February and all of a sudden it's summer. On the other hand, though, the weather has been so ridiculous all over that it kind of seems like it might never be
So it is over….
…and this is what I did with my day. I took pictures of my dogs, my iced coffee, my self, Taylor's bike,weeds,rocks,broken statues. I also removed most of my Skype list and reconnected with some on my twitter list. It was a good day. Lets hope more of them are.
Life, Lately: March 2013
Life, Lately Stuff from Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr Nails – purple, purple + glitter, purple + glitter + flakies, blue and glittery Riding – New windshield, Taylor's airbrushed tank and trunk Doggies – Dazey beagle and Leonidas – life is oh so hard Me – Curly headed and happy. (Plus a very rare full body shot.)
An Indigo Sort of Blue
I'm not prone to depression. Sure, there are times when I get down, times when I get stressed. I have seasons that are better than others. Right now? I feel like I've been down for a long, long time. It's not a "life is bad" sort of down. Life is good, really. I have so
Some days I think people do not know how to be happy anymore. I feel like I"m surrounded by negativity, by people who don't have anything to say unless it's something unkind, sarcastic, snarky or mean. It seems like people don't have anything good in their lives. Or, when they do, it's so short lived.
I'm a pretty up kind of person. I try not to let shit bog me down, try not to let the little things worry me too much, try to live in the moment and be thankful for what I have. But lately? I have the blues, man. Mostly it's little stuff; the kid growing up
I? Am entirely too susceptible to suggestion. I read about coffee, I need to make a cup of coffee. I read about breakfast, I'm hungry for eggs. In the series of books I'm reading one of the main characters keeps nibbling on glazed almonds. Of course I am now sitting here with glazed pecans (I
Happy Holidays!
It is so quiet in the world of blogs and blogging lately. Seriously, my reader is humming Silent Night every time I open it. Nobody has a thing to say and those who do are too busy to say it. Here, too. Between work and running around, preparing for the holiday and shopping for the gifts and
Ticky Tacky
Sometimes, when I'm out on the bike, I sing this song. I don't have a radio on the bike and it's illegal to use an iPod so I tend to sing to myself. I don't know any whole songs so my singing sounds a lot like one of those late night informercials for 80s Love
I've been thinking a lot lately about getting some sort of tablet device. My laptop is amazing but it's freaking huge and it weighs a ton and it's not very comfy for using in bed or curled up in a chair or… well, for anything portable at all. My dream, of course, is an iPad
Every week, by the time Friday night rolls around, I feel worn out and faded and so achy I just want to collapse. I've never been the Friday Night Party Girl type and I've only gotten less so as I get older.
It's a sugar in my coffee kinda day.
Summer. It's almost over. I'm watching the days rush by me with a tinge of sorrow. I'm not ready for fall, certainly not ready for winter. This summer has been truly good and blessed. This summer I have: Learned to ride — and put 1200 miles on my very own motorcycle. Ridden that motorcycle on
It's almost here. It's really going to happen. In less than 24 hours I will be on vacation. In about 36 hours I will be heading for our getaway suite. I do believe we'll lock the door (well, okay, auto locks since it's a hotel but you get the idea) and not surface again until
Completely random thoughts with no redeeming value what so ever. I am such a bad blogger. I just don't give a shit if you're bored. I swear, I will try to be more exciting… later. Some time. Maybe. It always sort of amazes me when people actually notice things about other people. Not things folks
Just… yanno… fyi? Mondays suck. I hate Mondays. So. busy. So. much. to. do. Headache. Ow. On a happy note, I ran to the store on my lunch and bought a fuzzy robe with a hood to wear while I work. I was going to get a Snuggie thing but the whole ass hanging out,
Sunday Scribbles
I'm sitting outside on my balcony. Yes, in November. Remember when Taylor put up that awning for me and built me in a desk? As Fall approached, we also closed the space in. We used that window plastic stuff, a layer inside and out, so I can still completely see out and get any sunlight
So my stress level lately is off the fucking charts. It's hard to explain why, hard to pinpoint any one thing as it all seems to build up. Most days, I can't even tell if the thing I'm feeling stressed about is actually what I am stressed about. You know what I mean? Like you
Sunday Scribbles
The glasses are dark, your lips get chapped, there is sweat in the crotch of your jeans but you toss your head back and worship the hot, golden sun and endless blue sky.


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Weather (and other inconvenient setbacks)
Don't get me wrong—I LOVE weather. But that's not to say I've always loved weather. When I was little, I would take our two little poodles down into the basement with me as the first dark clouds rolled in, and there I would sit until the threat of danger receded. Mind you, there was hardly ever a threat of real danger, but after watching the movie Twister, every storm seemed like it would spawn a tornado at any moment. Today I thrive on the urgency of severe weather. My eyes are glued to the radar and I count down the minutes until I know we'll get our first rain drops or hear thunder. After that, I can usually be found outside under an overhang or staring out the window enjoying Mother Nature's wrath. Unfortunately, in the world of aviation, bad weather means one thing—you're not going anywhere. Thanks to some extremely high winds, dense fog, and unusually early springtime showers, I didn't go anywhere for almost two weeks.
Then my workload seemed to almost double overnight with a flurry of activities, as AOPA geared up for Sun 'n Fun. There were editorials to write, supplies to organize, and lots of other coordinating involved in getting us prepared for the trip. A couple times, much to my dismay, I had to make a last minute call to my instructor and admit that I was too tied down with tasks to carve out some time to fly. I hated doing this because part of me felt guilty for possibly not managing my time well, but another part of me knew that my work had to come first and being able to fly on the side was more of an extracurricular. Despite my hesitancy to cancel the lessons and much to my surprise, my instructor lauded me for making the right decision in regards to our safety and the productivity of the flight.
Finally, by the last work week before I was to leave for Sun 'n Fun, I woke up with a sore throat that only got worse (along with other fun cold-like symptoms). I hadn't gotten sick in almost a year and a half, so I tried to brush it off as allergies and was concerned that canceling any more flights would halt my swift progress. I almost considered still flying (what harm could a sore throat do to my flying ability?) when a colleague mentioned the "I'M SAFE" checklist:
Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Eating/Emotion
I hadn't realized how many important factors went into assessing whether someone is fit to fly—or not! Some of them are obvious (medication, alcohol), but I hadn't considered the impact the others could have on your decision-making ability, and yet, the decisions I had been making to cancel other flights were completely justified by this checklist. Sun 'n Fun came and went (and was one of the most memorable weeks of my life!). By the time we all returned, I learned that my flight instructor was sick, and her medication was not on the FAA's approved list. Almost three weeks went by without my touching an airplane.
When we did finally go back up, it was rough. Most of the procedures that had come so naturally to me before were replaced with "ummmmm" and "I think I'm supposed to…" and I felt like a failure. After all, I had become fairly close to soloing right before Sun 'n Fun. Despite my frustrations, my instructor kept reminding me that we had some rust to brush off and I would be up to speed in no time.
I think I'm finally "there" again. The break had allowed me to recharge, and after some studying and chair flying, the procedures all came back. Even with almost 25 hours logged, I'm still working on finding out "my way" to land. That's my last hurdle. I've perfected my takeoff roll, most of my basic maneuvers, and can fly a pretty tight pattern. And while I feel extremely confident in my ability to takeoff, soar off into the distance, swing back around, and fly a rectangle around the runway, eventually, I will have to come back down. Hopefully the next time you here from me I'll have figured that part out.


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With a week to go before the March 20 primary, and rallied their supporters Monday to make a final push to help them become the Democratic nominee to challenge in the Nov. 6 general election.
Sheyman got his crowd of more than 250 people at the United Auto Workers Hall in Lincolnshire to a fever pitch with chants of "Sheyman, Sheyman, Sheyman" .
Schneider thanked a more muted crowd of more than 100 volunteers and supporters at in Highland Park for their support, and asked them to keep making calls and knocking on doors to help him gain the nomination.
The two other candidates seeking the Democratic nod are Long Grove business owner and Mundelein attorney .
Dean, a 2004 Presidential candidate and former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, was an early Sheyman supporter. He told the group how people like Sheyman will finish the work started by Dean and others in the 1960's.
"We're going to finish the revolution but it's not our generation that's going to finish it," Dean said. "It is Ilya's generation that will." Dean praised Sheyman's youth—he is 25—as an asset for change.
"That's why I'm for him, because he's only 25," Dean said. "Ilya's going to change American in Washington. We will win because we have core values that make us Democrats. What the younger generation is looking at is the 90 percent that makes us the same."
The crowd exploded with applause and cheers as Dean finished and Sheyman walked to the podium. He praised his volunteer corps of more than 600 people and told them they were the ones who would foster change in the United States.
"You have the power to change this country," Sheyman said. "This is the model we used to build the campaign to take back the 10th District. This is one of the most diverse districts in the country."
Schneider recognized the diversity of the 10th District as well when he asked his supporters to continue making the effort necessary to give him the nomination.
"I want to represent the entire, diverse 10th District, from Glenview to Grayslake," Schneider said. "We are going to do this with character, integrity and class," he added, exhorting the group to volunteer as much as they could through 7 p.m. next Tuesday when the polls close.
Schneider also talked about his early efforts to organize on behalf of environmental efforts in Colorado. He was feted for his efforts by Gov. Richard Lamm. "When I was 25 I was being given an award by the governor of Colorado for what I did organizing on behalf of Outdoor Colorado," he said.


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Cosmo restaurant in Waddon demands medical records for child to attend birthday party
9:40am Thursday 27th December 2012 in News By Chris Baynes, Reporter
One of the largest restaurants in the UK demanded an eight-year-old with allergies present her medical records - just to be allowed to sit with her friends while they ate at a birthday party.
Cosmo in Valley Park, Waddon, told Lauryn Williams Lewis she could not bring her own food to her cousin's party and would have to go without as 17 other partygoers tucked into grub.
She was left in tears when the restaurant's management said they would charge her the full £9 price of a meal to sits in one of its 800 seats unless she provided proof of her allergies.
Devastated Lauryn - who could die if she eats milk, egg, wheat or fish - instead missed her cousin Faraa's eleventh birthday party on Friday.
Her mum Coral said a manager at the 22,000 sq ft restaurant, which serves more than 300 dishes, had told her Lauryn could not bring her own food for health and safety reasons.
Coral said: "It is just totally unreasonable for them to exclude Lauryn. She has had a little cry about it.
"It is heartbreaking to see your daughter like that and not be able to do anything about it. She is devastated. I said I would do something special with her that day and buy her a treat."
Lauryn, who lives in Plumstead, suffers swelling, sweats and rashes if she eats any of the foods she is allergic to.
She refused to eat food for the first years of her life and had to survive off a special formula.
Now, she can only eat basic meals such as boiled rice and chicken and must carry an adrenaline injector in case her allergies flare up.
Coral said: "It is hard enough for her seeing other people being able to eat whatever they like without things like this. We have been to lots of restaurants that have cooked her something separately or let her eat her own food."
Director of the restuarant chain John Woo said he was surprised at what had been reported.
He said at the Cosmo chain adults who were not dining were made to sit in a separate part of its restaurant but that this policy did not apply to children.
It added that he was unable to tailor dishes to allergy sufferers' needs due to the number of people involved in cooking them.
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Im sure if they contacted cosmo in advance something could have been arranged in regards to the menu.
That said Cosmo is going down hill fast.
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LeSean Thomas's Seoul Sessions Teaser TrailerNovember 17th, 2011 [ Tags: anime, cannon busters, lesean thomas ]
There are people who have big dreams and are content to leave them floating in the ether. And then there are those who grab those dreams in a fucking head lock and drag them kicking and screaming into reality. LeSean Thomas is one of the later. I've been following his career since his big break as a comic artist at Dreamwave to his stint as co-director and character designer of "The Boondocks." Now he's living in Korea working for a studio as an animation director, designer, illustrator, and, it seems, documentary film maker.
Seoul Sessions will follow the creative process of bringing his creator owned series Cannon Busters to life in 2D animation. You may remember Cannon Busters from a handful of issues published through UDON/Devil's Due. There were rumblings about a full graphic novel in the works, but with LeSean's busy schedule, it seems to have been put on the back burner. To hear that the series is making a return in animation is mind blowingly exciting and I can't friggin' wait. Yes, it's great to see LeSean's work on Boondocks and Black Dynamite and all those other properties that he's lent his distinct flair. But nothing can match the energy and enthusiasm you feel when seeing something that sprung entirely from a creator's own head. Cannon Busters was LeSean's best comic work to date and I can't wait to see more.
No word on when Seoul Sessions will properly start, but I'll be keeping an eye out.
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GREEN BAY (WITI) — The Green Bay Packers placed tight end Jermichael Finley on injured reserve on Tuesday, November 5th. It essentially means Finley will not be back for the rest of the season.
Finley played in six games with five starts this season and caught 25 passes for 300 yards (12.0 avg.) and three TDs. Barrington appeared in seven contests and recorded three tackles on special teams.
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As mentioned several times on this blog, there are many benefits to staying in a Brooklyn hotel. Brooklyn offers a variety of resources for less money.
If this is your first vacation to New York City, you may find staying in a Brooklyn hotel to be less overwhelming than Manhattan. You may enjoy many of the same cultural pursuits that Manhattan offers, but on a more manageable scale. Some of Brooklyn's attractions, such as the Brooklyn Bridge or the Brooklyn Brewery, may be familiar to you, but others such as the Brooklyn Botanic Garden or the Brooklyn Museum of Art may be less familiar.
If you are planning or in charge of an organizing a conference, a hotel outside Manhattan with great access to it may be your best choice. Although you will obviously have to book the hotel conference room in advance, it may be easier and more affordable to get a reservation there than in NYC. Getting a reservation for a better price will allow you to better utilize your allotted budget and focus it on other important details of the conference.
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We just received the limited edition stand-alone poster art -- as well as the CD soundtrack art -- for Zom-B-Movie, director Joe Lynch's contribution to the anthology film Chillerama. Check out the full images for both poster and CD after the jump.
According to Lynch -- who will soon be starring alongside his fellow Chillerama director Adam Green in FEARnet's twisted TV comedy Holliston -- "The poster was done by Phil Roberts who also did the Comic-Con director's poster as well as the final art for the film's cover." Here's the official press release for the CD soundtrack, after which you can see the poster and CD art...
BuySoundtrax Records has announced the November release of the Chillerama: Zom-B-Movie – Original Soundtrack featuring music by Bear McCreary (The Walking Dead, Knights of Badassdom) with the new track "I Don't Want To Die A Virgin", by Young Beautiful in a Hurry. In addition to McCreary's score for Zom-B-Movie, the soundtrack features the score to the newly rediscovered classic Deathication from Director Fernando Phagbeefy. The first 100 people to order the recording at www.buysoundtrax.com will receive a copy autographed by Bear McCreary, Brendan McCreary (Young Beautiful in a Hurry) and Zom-B-Movie director Joe Lynch.
In the spirit of classic anthology films like Creepshow and Twilight Zone: The Movie and containing films that celebrate the golden age of anatrichilia, Chillerama spans over four decades of cinematic excellence, offering viewers a glimpse into the joy of the late-night feature. The Zom-B-Movie segment was directed by Joe Lynch (Wrong Turn 2, Knights of Badassdom) and stars Richard Riehle (Office Space) and Brendan McCreary (the band Young Beautiful In A Hurry).
Zom-B-Movie presented Bear with the opportunity to expand his musical horizon into the sounds he grew up with. "Joe's short film required a wide swath of musical styles," he described. Some of his inspirations for this opus included Bernard Herrmann, Lalo Schifrin, and Jerry Goldsmith.
Also part of the Chillerama pantheon is the newly rediscovered nearly 40-year old classic Deathication, from director Fernando Phagbeefy. The influence of the great Kurosawa is evident in Deathication, with Phagabeefy's use of epic images and creation of heroic characters with a strong sense of honor and duty.
Said Phagabeefy, "I wanted to harness those pungent emotions onto celluloid, and with the help of talented (f)artists like our composer [and McCreary's long lost uncle] Sir Lion Magillicutty, in my opinion we created a true film for the ages, a fine wheel of fragrant filmic cheese to sniff and savor like a fresh lawn log."
Because of the familial connection, Magillicutty's music for Deathication is also featured on this recording. "With this newly re-mASStered version of the score Lion produced available to the general pubic, I hope the film turtle-heads its way back into poopularity," said Phagabeefy.
Chillerama: Zom-B-Movie also gave Bear the opportunity to expand into two new areas: acting and directing. Bear directed a special music video for the film's closing credits, for the single "I Don't Want to Die a Virgin" by Young Beautiful in a Hurry. The video is viewable at www.YouTube.com/YBinaHurry.
Bear also makes a cameo as a deranged painter who uses an unorthodox medium for his work. To prepare for his role, McCreary took method acting classes and watched hours of Bob Ross on PBS. Said McCreary, "Well let's just say it wasn't the first time I flung shit on paper in order to see what stuck."
Chillerama will be available on DVD or Blu-Ray on November 29, 2011. Chillerama: Zom-B-Movie-Original Soundtrack will be available digitally, in stores, and directly from BuySoundtrax in mid-November, 2011. The first 100 people to order the recording set at www.buysoundtrax.com will receive a copy autographed by Bear McCreary, Brendan McCreary and Joe Lynch.


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"Democracy is the worst form of government except for all
those other forms that have been tried from time to time."
– Winston Churchill
Mid-term elections are rarely as interesting as the one coming up
next week. Passions are running particularly high and there is
more drama than usual in many congressional races.
Earlier this year, our Board of Directors approved formation of a toy
industry "Political Action Committee," or
"TOYPAC," that enables TIA to gather personal political
contributions from individuals in the toy industry to support candidates
for office. By aggregating the contributions from many
individuals, our PAC can provide noticeable support for a variety of
candidates on behalf of the industry as a whole. In this way, the
toy industry can participate more effectively in the political
So far this year, the TIA Board and staff have contributed over
$22,000 to TOYPAC. Our approach to deciding which candidates to
support with TOYPAC funds is purely secular. Decisions are made by
a TOYPAC Board consisting of five members of the TIA Board selected to
represent the spectrum of the toy industry. Candidates on both
sides of the aisle are supported if they are involved in committee work
relating to issues specific to our industry. The decision process
is transparent and professional, and purely aimed at making the toy
industry a participant in our democratic form of government.
Our contributions enable us to become better acquainted with members
of congress and educate them about the good work of our industry.
Representatives of other advocacy groups participate in just the same
I believe that the toy industry does not have adversaries, only
people who need to be educated about our competent dedication to
providing safe and joyful toys to children. I hope all of you will
cast your vote in November in support of whatever candidates and
positions you endorse. Here at TIA, we will focus on educating our
government officials about issues that specifically affect our
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The Navy says a gunman who opened fire inside a building at the Washington Navy Yard was a full-time reservist from 2007 to 2011.
The Navy said in a release Monday that 34-year-old Aaron Alexis, of Texas, left the Navy on Jan. 31, 2011, as a petty officer 3rd class. It's not immediately clear why he left.
Alexis had been working for the fleet logistics support squadron No. 46, in Fort Worth, Texas. The Navy says his home of record was New York City.
Alexis was one of 13 people killed during the rampage.
Alexis, 34, was found dead at the site of the Monday morning shooting in Washington. Police say they do not have a motive for the shootings.
Nutpisit Suthamtewakul, owner of Happy Bowl Thai in White Settlement, a Fort Worth suburb, said Alexis was "my best friend."
"He lived with me three years," Suthamtewakul said Monday afternoon. "I don't think he'd do this. He has a gun, but I don't think he's that stupid. He didn't seem aggressive to me."
Alexis was working for a computer contractor, Suthamtewakul said.
Records show that Alexis was arrested in September 2010 for discharging a firearm within a municipality.
According to a Fort Worth police report, police had been dispatched to the Oak Hills apartments about 6:40 p.m. Sept 4, 2010, on a report that someone had fired a shot through the floor and into the ceiling of a woman's apartment.
The woman told police she had been sitting in a chair when she heard a loud pop and saw dust.
"She then saw that there was a hole in her floor just a couple of feet from where she was sitting while shredding papers and a hole in the ceiling," the report states. "She told me that she believed someone had shot a bullet through her apartment."


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Part public party, part secret society, New Orleans is a palpably big and uneasy musical conundrum. Preserved by a combination of poverty, sultriness, and tourism, the Caribbean's northernmost port is still America's most foreign city--the result of a long, hot exchange of cultural influence across the divide between the descendents of African slaves, French and Spanish rulers, Creoles, Cajuns, and Native Americans. Yet the city is also the fabled birthplace of jazz, America's art form, and the not-so-fabled cradle of the rock 'n' roll backbeat, the second-line brass band, and "Back That Azz Up." Only New Orleans could claim to have a musical tradition linking these myriad styles across the decades, with a common sense of joyous syncopation and eating-and-fucking sensuality. That's why this beautifully designed and lustily annotated box set will feel like a bar of gold in a Christmas stocking for anyone who ever got funky like Lee Dorsey.
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UPDATED: We can't help but wonder...
The Herald on Sunday has another story today on housing affordability in Auckland. It seems to be their pet subject at the moment. It tells the sad tale of the lengths that the couple above is having to go to get a house in right price bracket.
But we can't help but wonder; is the Kate Sutton pictured above with her partner the same Kate Sutton who is the Labour Party's women's vice-president, and the same Kate Sutton who has been a Labour Party candidate at the last two elections?
Given that housing affordability has become very much a political issue, wouldn't you think that the Herald on Sunday, a bastion of journalistic ethics as it is might just disclose that one of the people it had centred a story around has something of an interest in discrediting the Government? Or are we hoping for too much?
UPDATE: Commenter Murray confirms the subterfuge
UPDATE #2: We gave Kate Sutton the benefit of the doubt initially, and blamed the HoS for slack journalism, but no we're not so sure; DPF has found this on Facebook:
So Kate Sutton is boasting about getting the Herald on Sunday to push a key Labour Party policy without her role in the party being disclosed. Is the HoS at fault, or is Kate Sutton the Labour Party's Max Dillon Coyle?
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- November 11, 2012 at 5:22 PM
The so-called independent press people are as subtle as a runaway bulldozer!
- November 11, 2012 at 5:31 PM
Subterfuge? What did they use a false name or something? No? Tell lies? No? Why don't you address the issue instead of constantly attacking the messenger?
- November 11, 2012 at 5:32 PM
- Keeping Stock said...
Crikey Edward; you're a fine one to talk about attacking the messenger. But if you think it's fine for newspapers to have people parotting Labour Party policy without disclosing that said person is a senior LP insider, I guess that tells us all we need to know about you.
- November 11, 2012 at 5:53 PM
- Keeping Stock said...
They said the situation in Auckland was so bad the Government needed to introduce a capital gains tax if there was to be any relief for buyers.
They believed taxing investment properties was the only way to make home ownership affordable for families and less attractive for investors.
How interesting Edward. A random Auckland couple supports Labour Party policy
- November 11, 2012 at 5:56 PM
Your point is what now? I imagine lots of people support a CGT. It makes perfect sense after all.
I find it odd that you guys act like overzealous hall monitors on such trivial matters, when you don't say a peep about how the government has increased unemployment being to a 13 year high (to pick a random example).
- November 11, 2012 at 7:24 PM
Yes, Kate Sutton is a complete unknown, completely anonymous. No one has ever seen her or heard of her or her connection to the Labour Party. there's no way she would be recognized - yours is a fantastic bust KS!
Clearly, this is an attempt by the Labour Party and the Herald to trick us all, by using this totally unrecognizable person to front their story. And that t-shirt! The absolute arrogance of the man! Did he think he would get away with that?!? No Commie is going to put one past our Keeping Stock! This outrage has to be exposed from Kaitaia to the Bluff. This is bigger thn the GCSB scandal, in fact, that never happened!
Keep up the great work team!
- November 11, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Sigh,righto Edward the Confusser, the woman is a Labour Party hack who has probably conned a graduate reporter into producing a story which spews Labour Party policy. Then she brags about it FFS! My guess is that the rest of their story is either exaggerated or complete bullshit. But what can you expect from the Party which brought us Taito Philip Field eh?
And I will comment on the unemployment rate if you like Ed - have you been outside lately? checked that there might be a world recession going on? Read anything about how there is no safety net for the NZ economy because of your hero Cullen spending surpluses to buy elections? Or how Labour was borrowing money and plonking it in the super fund while entering recession while the rest of the world boomed? No I thought not - guess I will sit back and wait to be called a name again.
- November 11, 2012 at 8:26 PM
- Keeping Stock said...
And the other things Bunk:
a) she already half-owns a house, and
b) she has a budget of between $600 and $700k to buy with.
Now granted; she might not be able to buy in exactly the suburb she wants to, but if she can't buy an adequate home somewhere in Auckland for that kind of money, she's hard to please.
My first home was a less-than-1000sqft 3brm box; simply because that was all my wife and I could afford. There was no ensuite or walk-in wardrobe, nor was there an internal access garage. In fact we couldn't actually afford to build a garage straight away at all, so we waited until we could.
Nowadays though, everyone seems to want things handed to them on as plate. Well pardon me, but some things have to be earned.
- November 11, 2012 at 8:44 PM
Yep, you've got yourself a house, so everyone else can starve. The higher the market goes the better eh?
So Bunk, she tweeted about it! Sounds like she was really trying to cover up who she was innit? And now you're blaming the previous government for the current one's appalling management of the economy. A familiar refrain. IV2 blames them for Pike River. The current crowd aren't responsible for anything are they?
- November 11, 2012 at 8:52 PM
Yes, she's probably pissed that she cant move into Herne Bay next door to Cunliffe! Also, can you believe that she uses 'street' speak in the FB posting? try hard!
From the urban dictionary: Holla! = "One of those expressions white people just should not say. Use of this term by white people generally results in making them look extremely dorky."
- November 11, 2012 at 8:57 PM
Geez Ed, she certainly isnt starving - in fact she could do with cutting back on the twinkies.
And the familiar refrain is .....because it is true. You heard of that concept Ed? No?
THanks for hanging around Ed, your postings are a joke and they give me a good laugh every time.
- November 11, 2012 at 9:06 PM
Making Bunk laugh - all it takes is a wriggling piece of string.
- November 11, 2012 at 9:13 PM
Back to the ad homs, Bunk (she's fat, uses slang, you're a joke etc etc). It's all you've got innit? Blaming a government that's been out of office for four years for the current one's abysmal performance, and abuse.
You're really not very good at this are you? Even IV2's embarrassed for you.
- November 11, 2012 at 9:15 PM
I hope she enjoyed her 15 minutes of fame. This kind of stunt will damage her credibility in the long term.
- November 12, 2012 at 6:24 AM
Edward, where to start? I was stating fact, your posts are funny, and it is truly incredible how you manage to undertake a full life with one eye closed and the other permanently set to the left - do the police close roads for you when you drive to the dairy?
Was that another ad hom? Gee, sorry mate, I guess when you cease calling people dim.....?
Btw the economic ineptness of the last labour govt is just a starting point, but you won't attempt to counter that argument so I will take it that I am right.
- November 12, 2012 at 7:54 AM


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Across the globe, Lions clubs are more than 1.35 million members strong. But they all share one core belief — community is what we make it…even if that community is 1,700 miles away.
Following Hurricane Sandy, the Summit Lions Club received numerous emails and phone calls from other member clubs around the country, all offering assistance in the wake of the storm. One such call came from the Downtown Founder Lions Club in Austin, Texas. After hearing about the hardships in New York and New Jersey, their club raised more than $1,000 to send to Summit to help those affected by the storm. The Summit Lions matched the $1,000 gift, and the clubs agreed to contribute the combined amount – more than $2,000 – to SAGE Eldercare for their Meals On Wheels program.
"We heard about all the difficulties after the storm, particularly the need to help restock food supplies; so we contacted the Summit club and volunteered to help," said Austin Lion Tommy Cowan, whose daughter lives in the Summit area. "We are big supporters of the Meals On Wheels program locally, so we know how much good this organization can do with a few extra dollars – particularly when times are tough."
On behalf of both member clubs, the Summit Lions presented the combined gift to SAGE Executive Director Jessica Rosenzweig Gruber at their December meeting.
With power outages and cold temperatures, the weeks following the hurricane were definitely difficult in Summit; however, they were particularly hard on elderly residents and those with limited mobility. Despite the challenges, SAGE Eldercare's Meals On Wheels program delivered 550 meals to area seniors in the two days immediately following the storm, and volunteers continued to check on residents throughout the week to make sure they were safe.
"We are grateful to both Lions Clubs for their support and generosity. The $2,000 gift will allow us to supplement our three-county Meals On Wheels program by providing shelf-stable pantry items to nearly 250 area seniors," stated Jessica Rosenzweig Gruber, Executive Director of SAGE.


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To the Editor: A group of distinguished experts on neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) has reached a consensus regarding diagnostic criteria for NMS using the Delphi technique under the coordination of Dr Ronald J. Gurrera. It is logical to assume that the use of the Delphi technique would result in a more acceptable set of criteria and probably lead to advantages for future research on NMS.
However, the implementation of this consensus may lead to some important changes and presumed advantages in the understanding of the condition that were not mentioned by the authors.


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Late Adolescence Visit
Date Of Visit:____________________
Things your doctor will do at today's visit:
- Ask for an update on your health
- Do a physical exam
- Check your blood pressure and possibly your hearing and/or vision
- Show you how to do a testicular self-exam or breast self-exam
- If you are sexually active, you may be checked for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Females may need to have a pelvic exam
- Ask about your family's history of heart disease and test cholesterol levels if indicated
- Ask about possible exposure to tuberculosis (TB) and test you if indicated
- Discuss your risk of anemia (iron-poor blood) and test for it if indicated
- Make sure your immunizations are up to date, including tetanus (Td); hepatitis B; chicken pox; and measles, mumps, rubella (MMR). Your doctor may also recommend a meningococcal vaccine.
- Give you an opportunity to ask questions
Things you should discuss at this visit:
- Dating and having sex
- How you feel about your body (size, shape and weight)
- Your diet (nutrition) and exercise habits
- Concerns about violence, tobacco, alcohol or drugs
- Your plans for the future, such as school, work or travel
- Issues about living on your own and being more independent
- Any other concerns you may have
Things for you to keep in mind:
- Always use a seat belt and follow speed limits.
- Be sure to exercise at least three times a week and learn good techniques for athletic conditioning and weight training.
- Do not use tobacco, alcohol or drugs.
- Do not use guns or other weapons.
- Learn how to recognize and deal with stress, anger or sadness.
- Eat three meals and healthy snacks each day, including plenty of fruits and vegetables, breads, cereals, and other whole-grain products, low-fat (calcium-rich) dairy products, and lean (iron-rich) meats.
- Educate yourself about sex, birth control and STDs.
- If you are having sex, talk with your doctor about necessary exams and ways to protect yourself
- Learn how to use the adult health-care system and take responsibility for your healthy lifestyle.
- Make plans for your future, such as college, job-training or the military, paying attention to your interests and skills.
Schedule an appointment for your next visit, usually in one year.
Based on health supervision guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and from Bright Futures, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under the direction of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
Last updated March 11, 2008


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Monday, September 12
FELONY SUSPECT ARRESTED – 1200 block of Obispo Avenue –
1:00 p.m. The Long Beach Police Department, working with the US
Marshal's Office, arrested a wanted felony suspect after he barricaded himself at a private residence. The SWAT team was activated to safely take the male suspect into custody. -- Council District 4
ASSAULT – 7th Street and the 710 Freeway – 11:00 p.m. Officers discovered a man with stab wounds to his upper body. The adult victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing. -- Council District 1
Tuesday, September 13
FELONY SUSPECT ARRESTED – Cedar Avenue and Market Street – 1:30 a.m. An officer conducting patrol in the area of Cedar Avenue and Market Street observed a suspicious male adult in the area. The officer watched the male subject tamper with parked cars. The officer detained the suspect and discovered he was on parole for theft. The suspect was arrested. -- Council District 8


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Hungry pizza lovers around the world—but particularly in Rancho Santa Margarita—can join one of the biggest pizza parties ever.
Fifty-two countries will help celebrate the second annual "Global Domino's Day."
The global chain with is offering 50 percent off menu-priced pizza via its Facebook pages. In 2011, 19 countries were part of Domino's first-ever global event, according to the company.
Although originally supposed to be just one day, luckily for pizza foodies Domino's is extending the offer for an entire week—until Sunday, Dec. 9. To get half off menu-priced pizza ordered online customers can use the code 50OFF on dominos.com or on any of the company's digital ordering channels.
The local Domino's is located at 31961 Dove Canyon Drive; its phone number is 949-888-8555.
The company says in a statement more than 90 percent of the Domino's stores in the world team up to celebrate Global Domino's Day on its Facebook pages. New this year, customers will be able to participate via their mobile phones in select countries. Also, while the event is valid only for online pizza orders in most countries – including the U.S. – select countries that don't have online ordering will be taking part for the first time as well, offering the deal over the phone and in-store.
Global Domino's day kicked off in New Zealand at 3 a.m. on Dec. 5 – and the party then circles the globe until it hit the U.S. at midnight PST on Dec. 6, running through Dec. 9, says the company.
To join the global party, customers should visit their country's Domino's Facebook page to see if it's participating. Once there, fans can interact with a special tab that will allow them to not only claim the offer and join the party, but also see fun facts from around the world and view how many other Domino's customers have taken part. Last year, more than 500,000 people participated, says the company.


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Lutein and Zeaxanthin:
Eye and Vision Benefits
Good nutrition is important to keep your eyes healthy and functioning their best throughout your lifetime. Two very important eye nutrients that may reduce your risk for macular degeneration and cataracts have names you may not be familiar with: lutein (LOO-teen) and zeaxanthin (zee-ah-ZAN-thin).
Lutein and zeaxanthin are compounds called xanthophylls (ZAN-thuh-fills), which are yellow pigments that occur naturally in many plants and vegetables. Xanthophylls belong to a class of organic compounds called carotenoids, which also includes orange and red plant pigments. Though lutein is considered a yellow pigment, in high concentrations it appears orange-red.
In nature, lutein and zeaxanthin appear to absorb excess light energy to prevent damage to plants from too much sunlight, especially from high-energy light rays called blue light.
Cooked spinach is one of the best natural food sources of lutein and zeaxanthin.
In addition to being found in many green leafy plants and colorful fruits and vegetables, lutein and zeaxanthin are found in high concentrations in the macula of the human eye, giving the macula its yellowish color. In fact, the macula also is called the "macula lutea" (from the Latin macula, meaning "spot," and lutea, meaning "yellow").
Recent research has discovered a third xanthophyll in the macula. Called meso-zeaxanthin, this carotenoid is not found in food sources and appears to be created in the retina from ingested lutein.
Lutein and zeaxanthin appear to have important antioxidant functions in the body. Along with other natural antioxidants, including vitamin C, beta carotene and vitamin E, these xanthophylls guard the body from damaging effects of free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can destroy cells and play a role in many diseases.
In addition to important eye and vision benefits, lutein may help protect against atherosclerosis (buildup of fatty deposits in arteries), the disease that leads to most heart attacks.
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Eye Benefits of Lutein and Zeaxanthin
It is believed that lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin in the macula block blue light from reaching the underlying structures in the retina, thereby reducing the risk of light-induced oxidative damage that could lead to macular degeneration (AMD).
A number of studies have found that lutein and zeaxanthin either help prevent AMD or may slow progression of the disease:
- Research published in Nutrition & Metabolism found that a nutritional supplement containing meso-zeaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin effectively increased the optical density of the macular pigment in eyes of the majority of human subjects. The macular pigment is believed to offer protection against the development of macular degeneration.
- Studies published in American Journal of Epidemiology, Ophthalmology and Archives of Ophthalmology found higher levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in the diet are associated with a lower incidence of AMD.
- Two studies published in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science found that eyes with greater levels of macular pigments were less likely to have or develop macular degeneration.
- In a research article published in Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics in August 2010, the study authors conclude that lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin filter short-wavelength light and prevent or reduce the generation of free radicals in the retinal pigment epithelium and choroid. They also suggest that a mixture of these carotenoids are more effective than any one of the individual xanthophylls at the same total concentration.
Despite the findings of these studies, some experts note that other research fails to show a relationship between the dietary intake or blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin and a person's risk of developing AMD over time. Furthermore, they say it is premature to recommend lutein or zeaxanthin supplements until large, well-controlled studies support the benefits of these xanthophylls in preventing macular degeneration.
Such evidence may soon be available. The National Eye Institute (NEI) is sponsoring a second Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) to evaluate the effect of lutein and zeaxanthin and two omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) on the progression of advanced macular degeneration and/or moderate vision loss in people at moderate to high risk for AMD progression.
The study, called AREDS2, will evaluate the effect of a daily nutritional supplement containing 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin versus a placebo among subjects between the ages of 50 and 85 years. The study began in September 2006 and is estimated to be completed in December 2012.
The first NEI-sponsored AREDS, a 10-year study completed in 2006, found that a daily supplement containing high levels of several antioxidants and zinc reduced the risk of developing advanced AMD by about 25 percent.
The multivitamin supplement used in the first AREDS contained:
- Vitamin C - 500 mg
- Vitamin E - 400 IU
- Beta-carotene - 15 mg (equivalent of 25,000 IU of vitamin A)
- Zinc (as zinc oxide) - 80 mg
- Copper (as cupric oxide) - 2 mg
Also, some evidence suggests the protective benefit of lutein may extend beyond the macula to other areas of the retina as well. An animal study published in August 2012 shows lutein appears to protect the retina from damage due to temporary decreased blood flow and reduced oxygen supply (hypoxia).
In the study, the retinas of mice were deprived of blood flow for a period of two hours, after which blood flow was restored, with or without lutein supplementation. The lutein-treated retinas exhibited increased cell viability, less tissue damage and fewer inflammatory markers, suggesting lutein may exert both an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory effect to protect retinal cells, according to the study authors.
In addition to protecting the retina, lutein and zeaxanthin also may reduce the risk of cataracts. Recent studies published in Archives of Ophthalmology have found that healthy diets with high levels of lutein, zeaxanthin and other carotenoids were associated with a lower risk and prevalence of cataracts in women.
Foods Containing Lutein and Zeaxanthin
The best natural food sources of lutein and zeaxanthin are green leafy vegetables and other green or yellow vegetables. Among these, cooked kale and cooked spinach top the list, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Non-vegetarian sources of lutein and zeaxanthin include egg yolks. But if you have high cholesterol, you're much better off getting most of these yellow nutrients from fruits and vegetables.
|Kale (cooked)
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|Spinach (cooked)
|1 cup
|Collards (cooked)
|1 cup
|Turnip greens (cooked)
|1 cup
|Spinach (raw)
|1 cup
|Green Peas (canned)
|1 cup
|Corn (canned)
|1 cup
|Broccoli (cooked)
|1 cup
|Romaine lettuce (raw)
|1 cup
|Carrots (cooked)
|1 cup
|Green beans (cooked)
|1 cup
|2 (large)
|Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Supplements
Because of the apparent eye and cardiovascular benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin, many nutritional companies have added these xanthophyll carotenoids to their multiple vitamin formulas. Others have introduced special eye vitamins that are predominantly lutein and zeaxanthin supplements.
There currently is no Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) or Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for lutein or zeaxanthin, but some experts say you should ingest at least 6 milligrams (mg) of lutein per day for beneficial effects.
It remains unclear how much lutein and zeaxanthin is needed daily for adequate eye and vision protection. Also, it is unknown at this time whether supplements have the same effect as lutein and zeaxanthin obtained through food sources.
There are no known toxic side effects of taking too much lutein or zeaxanthin. In some cases, people who eat large amounts of carrots or yellow and green citrus fruits can develop a harmless yellowing of the skin called carotenemia. Though the appearance of the condition can be somewhat alarming and may be confused with jaundice, the yellow discoloration disappears by cutting back on consumption of these carotenoid-rich foods. (Carotenemia also can be associated with over-consumption of carotenoid-rich nutritional supplements.)
Popular lutein and zeaxanthin supplements include:
- EyePromise Zeaxanthin (Zeavision)
- ICaps Eye Vitamin Lutein & Zeaxanthin Formula (Alcon)
- Macula Complete (Biosyntrx)
- MacularProtect Complete (ScienceBased Health)
- MaxiVision Ocular Formula (MedOp)
- OcuGuard Plus (TwinLab)
- PreserVision (Bausch + Lomb)
The source of lutein in many lutein supplements is marigold flowers, while for zeaxanthin it is often red peppers. If you choose a lutein and zeaxanthin supplement, make sure it's a high quality product from a reputable dietary supplement company.
Remember that taking dietary supplements does not replace a healthy diet. Eating a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables usually is the best way to get the important eye nutrients you need.
Also, remember that individuals sometimes react differently to certain supplements, which can have unintended effects such as adverse reactions with medications. Consult with your physician or eye doctor before trying any vision supplements.
About the Author: Gary Heiting, OD, is senior editor of AllAboutVision.com. Dr. Heiting has more than 25 years of experience as an eye care provider, health educator and consultant to the eyewear industry. His special interests include contact lenses, nutrition and preventive vision care. Connect with Dr. Heiting via Google+.
Studies on the singlet oxygen scavenging mechanism of human macular pigment. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. August 2010.
Healthy diets and the subsequent prevalence of nuclear cataract in women. Archives of Ophthalmology. June 2010.
Associations between age-related nuclear cataract and lutein and zeaxanthin in the diet and serum in the Carotenoids in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (CAREDS), an ancillary study of the Women's Health Initiative. Archives of Ophthalmology. March 2008.
Dietary antioxidants and the long-term incidence of age-related macular degeneration: the Blue Mountains Eye Study. Ophthalmology. February 2008.
Dietary carotenoids, vitamins C and E, and risk of cataract in women. Archives of Ophthalmology. January 2008.
Macular pigment response to a supplement containing meso-zeaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin. Nutrition & Metabolism. May 2007.
Associations between intermediate age-related macular degeneration and lutein and zeaxanthin in the Carotenoids in Age-Related Eye Disease Study (CAREDS). Archives of Ophthalmology. August 2006.
Oxygenated carotenoid lutein and progression of early atherosclerosis: the Los Angeles atherosclerosis study. Circulation. June 2001.
Lutein and zeaxanthin in the diet and serum and their relation to age-related maculopathy in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. American Journal of Epidemiology. March 2001.
Macular pigment and risk for age-related macular degeneration in subjects from a Northern European population. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. February 2001.
Macular pigment in donor eyes with and without AMD: a case-control study. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. January 2001.
[Page updated March 2014]
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Milton High School failed to meet its adequate yearly progress under Pennsylvania's version of the federal No Child Left Behind because one student did not show up for the standardized test.
Well, four students, actually. But if any of the four had come to school on testing day, the school would have passed.
Ninety-five percent of students — and 95 percent within certain state-defined subgroups of students — must take the test for the school to satisfy benchmarks. In this case, 66 of the 11th graders classified as socially-economically disadvantaged took the test. Sixty-six out of 70 is 94.2 percent and that is not good enough.
Is it fair to blame the school? What could administrators have done? Arranged wake up calls? Drive to the students' homes and pick them up?
Perhaps we need to pull a classic — the Nathaniel Hawthorne. Dig out the scarlet letters and shame someone.
It works with tax scofflaws and deadbeat parents. Why would it not work now?
There are four groups of adults — parents or other caregivers — who failed to make sure that their teens made it to school on test day.
Their indifference or incompetence has embarrassed an entire school. Hard-working students who showed up and tested well have to deal with the stigma of going to a school on a government watch list.
"I am very disappointed in this because our children did great," Milton director of curriculum Deb Mathinos said.
Can you feel the frustration? Those who showed up did fine, but the school still gets a black mark.
It makes sense to set a participation standard. Otherwise, schools could skirt accountability by discouraging poor test-takers from attending on the appointed days. For the approach to work, there has to be a base line expectation about the support schools receive from home.
If students do not bother to darken the doors of school, then we know where the blame belongs.
Schools need a little help from home
Milton High School failed to meet its adequate yearly progress under Pennsylvania's version of the federal No Child Left Behind because one student did not show up for the standardized test.
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AP phone records seizure a threat to democracy
Distrust of government secrecy has been elevated to an exceptional level with the disclosure the Justice Department covertly examined two months of Associated Press phone records to determine who leaked details to the AP about a foiled terrorist plot.
Good-paying jobs
I am writing in response to comments made by several lawmakers and certain media regarding people receiving unemployment compensation not searching for employment but only wanting extensions.
Economy is tough but still pay rises
It was my first time attending a Lewisburg School Board meeting last night. I went to hear public comment on the Boards recent decision to extend the Superintendents contract, which included a 20-plus percent pay raise.
Sunbury has a lot to offer
I would like to respond to the letter writer that inferred that Sunbury was a pretty package with nothing inside.
Mutual aid is necessary
Mutual aid agreements in local law enforcement strike at the heart of basic small-town decency. When a neighbor is in need, those equipped to help ought to drop everything and spring to aid.
Lifting me higher
I am not a winner of a Pulitzer Prize, nor am I an author of best selling novels, I'm just a human being attempting to live life here on earth with purpose and I can find no greater way to do that than through my faith and my belief in God.
I read with interest your article regarding police mutual aid in Northumberland County.
Carney, Marino ought to get focused on issues
U.S. Rep. Chris Carney and Tom Marino ought to focus on the issues in the upcoming campaign for Congress.
Blatantly unfair
The Pennsylvania Republican Party is supporting an effort to strike third-party candidates from the general election ballot in November.
Fiscal responsibility
This editorial letter is only the second such letter I have been moved to pen in my lifetime.
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MCMCSALUT is a program for the joint sampling of alignments and
mutation parameter values for given DNA sequences. It is freely
available under the terms of the
GNU General Public License (GPL). MCMCSALUT was
developed by
Dirk Metzler.
The following gzipped tar package contains the source code for Version 1.0 of MCMCSALUT:mcmcsalut.tgz
(It also contains a README file.)
MCMCSALUT is based on a sequence evolution model that allows insertions and deletions of fragments containing more than one site. There are many options for the substitution model. For a desription of the model, the algorithm behind MCMCSALUT and application examples see
D.Metzler (2003) Statistical alignment based on fragment insertion and deletion
Bioinformatics 19 pp. 490-499.
Supplementary figures for this paper are available from http://www.math.uni-frankfurt.de/~stoch/software/mcmcsalut/figures.html.
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MYFORD SUPER-7, For Sale
Screwcutting lathe with Myford QuickChange Gearbox and leadscrew micrometer handwheel. 220V 1-phase. 7" diameter swing over ways, power feed (longitudinal), back-geared with spindle speed range of 35 – 2500 rpm. OAL 3 ft 9 inches. $2750 US
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3-jaw Burnerd chuck with inside & outside jaws, and key
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Myford triangular toolpost clamp, with toolholders
Second toolpost: Myford 4-way toolpost for 5/16" sq. tool shanks
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Myford vertical milling slide + mating Palmgren milling vise
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Spare drive belts
Can of original Myford machine paint, marked "Myford Grey R75703"
Myford operator's manual, original, blue cover
Nexus Books, "Myford Series 7 Manual" by Ian Bradley, 232 pp.
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Tools: pin wrench for headstock, 9/16" combination wrench, 3/8" square-hole
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* Mike Green says he is fine and will play tomorrow. Alexander Semin did not practice, but BruceBoudreau did not rule him out for the Flyers.
* Jose Theodore said his hip had been bothering a little in the previous games he played, but he pronounced himself ready to go. Boudreau didn't officially name Brent Johnson the starter, but he certainly made it sound like he will be in net tomorrow around 1 p.m.
* Both GM George McPhee and Boudreau said the biggest reason for sending Simeon Varlamov back to Hershey is playing time. They don't want to keep him here if he is playing once a week (or less if there are three healthy goalies), and the Bears have three games this weekend. McPhee mentioned that European goalies aren't used to the heavy workload in North America because of the lighter schedules across the pond.
* Boudreau said Brooks Laich was wearing a black jersey to help give the other guys a rest since five of them finished the game last night (without Green) and because Laich could be needed back there in a pinch with Sergei Fedorov out.
* McPhee said Chris Clark and Jeff Schultz could come back during the holiday freeze, but Schultz is at least 7-10 days away (which is after the freeze) and Clark's return remains uncertain. He said the Caps will worry about the salary cap implications (specifically what to do with Karl Alzner) when Clark and Schultz are ready.
Considering the fluid nature of the Caps' injury situation this season, it might not matter that Clark is ready if someone else can be placed on LTIR.
* Clark said he felt pretty good after his first full practice with the team and hopes to be back soon. He did not rule out a return before the holidays.