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Exeter man recounts defense of toddler from dog attack
Keith Kondrat, who suffered several wounds to his right arm, is recovering at home after he was attacked by a dog while trying to help a woman and baby in Massachusetts earlier this week. (JASON SCHREIBER/)
The Exeter father of three glanced to his left while driving and saw that a large mastiff/pitbull mix had just come up behind a woman pushing a 16-month-old boy in a stroller.
"It looked like she tried to nip at the baby's head. For some reason that dog wanted that child," said Kondrat, who quickly pulled over and jumped out to help.
At the same time, others rushed over, including a woman who helped the baby's caretaker, Tiffany Morris, lift the boy in the stroller up over their heads to get him away from the dog.
With Cinnamon waiting in his vehicle, Kondrat said he tried to divert the dog's attention away from the baby.
"It kept going at that child and jumping and jumping. Then it turned aggressive toward me," said Kondrat, a 46-year-old software manager who pushed and yelled at the dog in an attempt to get the dog away.
At one point, the agitated dog went after Kondrat.
"It lunged at me and caught my hand and started biting. He really got a hold of me," he said.
The dog bit Kondrat's right arm several times before another passerby, Dave Nock, stepped in and used a pole to force the dog's head into a position where the animal could be pinned down.
Kondrat was eventually able to free his arm from the dog's fierce grip as two construction workers came along and used a rope to tie up the dog.
The rope was placed around the dog's neck and secured to a railing, but when the dog tried to break free, those helping to keep the dog from running off pulled on the rope. Police said the dog became unconscious and died at the scene.
The attack left Kondrat with about six deep bite wounds, but no broken bones. He has since learned that the dog wasn't rabid.
"The injuries were minimal, considering. They're starting to heal pretty good," said Kondrat, who was treated at the scene and received follow up treatment at a local hospital before being released.
Kondrat praised the many who joined in to help protect the woman and child, calling it as a "community effort."
"Without Dave there my injuries would have been substantial," Kondrat said. "There were a lot of heroes that day. Those women did a tremendous job holding that baby up."
Despite his dog bites, Kondrat said he has no regrets and would jump in again.
"I hope if my children are ever in that situation that somebody else would step up," he said. "I believe people would do that."
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Eastgate firefighter injured in rollover accident
Eastgate Fire Chief, Ken Mergenthaler, says a volunteer firefighter has been treated and released from a Great Falls hospital after a water tanker rolled several times while fighting a fire north of Great Falls around seven this morning.
He says the firefighter has a broken rib and cuts on his face. Chief Mergenthaler says the truck was on a very steep embankment and got onto a soft edge. The injured firefighter was the only person in the truck when it rolled. He was airlifted to Benefis Hospital in Great Falls.
"It was very tough access to it, very very narrow roads, which is part of the reason the accident occurred and we knew that we'd have trouble getting an ambulance in there and at first we didn't know where he was at or how bad he was hurt so rather than take any chances, we requested Mercy flight right away to come in," says Mergenthaler.
The accident occurred after Eastgate Volunteer Fire Department responded to a mutual aid call to put out a wildfire north of Great Falls. All of the firefighters from Lewis and Clark County are now back in the area. Firefighters in Cascade County are monitoring the 7000 acre area where the fire started after high winds snapped a power pole Tuesday afternoon. Cascade County officials say the fire is now contained.
Story by Kristin Price, Beartooth NBC.
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Worth the cost
In his July 10 column "A solution with no problem," Marc Landry missed the point that renewable forms of energy are to minimize greenhouse gases, mainly CO2, which cause global climate change.
Landry stated some facts to try to make his misleading point. We have plenty of fossil and nuclear fuels to generate all of the electricity we need for the "foreseeable future." Likely in the lifetime of our grandchildren, we will start running out of fossil fuels. Nuclear power has potential now that the technology is improved, but there is still the problem of radioactive waste.
Landry said "recent developments in technology are making natural gas so abundant," but he never uses the word fracking, which is what he is talking about. Fracking can cause serious problems because chemicals that are forced into the subsurface can poison well water. Even worse, our state legislature has proposed a bill allowing companies to use chemicals for fracking without identifying them.
Maybe Landry isn't willing to pay 42 cents a month to develop new energy technology, but I am, and I imagine others are as well.
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Is that all there is?
Just as we see here in the photo to the left, there is a computer on every desk in many workplaces. Employees at all levels of the business send and receive messages throughout the day. Then there is a Communications Department for larger projects. So is that all there is to communication? Questions like this gave rise to this article because communication is actually a very broad and fluid topic. Although this discussion will not attempt to cover all aspects, it will focus on redefining a broader concept of communication and reviewing where communication comes to life in the workplace.
Without a doubt, the addition of technology in the workplace has brought positive advances to the communication process, and the general operation of business. But along with those advantages have come a few disadvantages which may go unrecognized. One of those disadvantages is creating the assumption that because there are computer connections inside a company, and throughout the world, that all of those "connects" are completed communication. Certainly some have been, but others remain just connections.
What is the total communication process?
In the workplace, communication should flow into and out of every department. In many cases the effectiveness of a department depends on the effectiveness of their communication. So what should we be looking at in addition to the sending and receiving of messages?
Communication is composed of stages, which fit together in a continuous loop. Technology has directed our attention on how the message is sent rather than focusing on completing the stages in the loop. Two important stages are:
1. Re-examining the message before it is sent to reaffirm that it says what is intended. This is easier to do with e-mail because the words can be reviewed before clicking the send button. This stage is much harder to complete when the communication is face to face and consequently we find ourselves using the phrase..."What I meant to say was..."
2. Checking to see whether the receiver has interpreted the meaning of the message as it was intended. Computer systems sometimes offer feedback to the sender automatically, but that usually confirms receipt of the message and does not have anything to do with the meaning. Most senders expect that when a message has been received it has been understood as intended. The busy manager points out that it was all he could do to find the time to send the message...but checking on how the message was interpreted by the receiver is impossible.
This dilemma is often at the centre of subsequent confusion and reduced productivity. Sometimes it takes weeks to discover that the cause of problems lay with a misinterpreted message. If the "verification of the meaning" in a message could become a shared responsibility between the sender and receiver, there would be a great reduction in problems caused by misunderstood messages.
Whether in writing or in person, the sender does have a responsibility to be as concise and clear as possible. This is where "listening" as a form of communication is also important. In circumstances where people know each other, the sender may have had the opportunity to hear the receiver make comments about the topic. That information should help the sender construct a message in a language style that fits the receiver. Completing the communication loop requires human effort and cannot be left to technology.
Communication and workplace culture
Communication is not only an important part of each department, it is affected and shaped by the culture of a workplace and therefore demonstrates and transmits the characteristics of a workplace culture. When a workplace culture is built on the command and control model of operation, communication in that workplace will probably follow a similar pattern. When the culture is open and promotes staff respect for one another and employee involvement, the communication in that workplace will be more open with continuing participation at the sending and receiving ends.
These comments could imply that a complete change in the culture of a workplace will be needed before any change in communication can come about. In some situations that may be the case, but it's worth a try to work backwards and see if developing the kind of communication which is effective and complete, will have a positive effect on changing the culture.
Where does communication come to life in the workplace?
In the beginning stage of starting a business or organization, there is a need for communication. The founders need to communicate as they develop a business plan and look for financial support. Contact with those sources of financial support relies heavily on effective communication in writing and face to face relationships.
As the business develops, the daily operations will depend on all types of communication as leaders and employees deal with planning, organizing, marketing, evaluating and problem solving. Any kind of organizational change depends heavily on communication.
Providing financial reports has recently moved into prominence as a communication tool. However that prominence developed because of the disastrous events which occurred when those financial reports were not correct. The big scandals of large corporations in North America have demonstrated what the results can be when communication... Sending and receiving... is tainted with criminal intent. These examples show how powerful communication can be especially when the message was not true.
Follow the new employee... this person was dealing with communication before being hired. There was a job application and perhaps several job interviews. How much the company found out about the employee and the extent to which the employee learned what he/she needed to know about the company and the specific job depended on communication skills on both sides. How many early dismissals of employees can be traced to some misunderstanding caused by poor communication during the employment process?
Important first days on the job would include general staff orientation in addition to time spent on special skills required for that particular job... experiences which rely heavily on extensive communication both by the company and the employee. Introduction to colleagues is sometimes left to chance, but when purposely planned offers an excellent chance for a team leader to identify what skills the new employee brings to the job. At this same time the jobs of major colleagues and how their responsibilities connect with the new employee would be part of communication. When employees are grouped into teams, communication among members of the same team would be an ongoing process.
Feedback and evaluation of ongoing work is a process that tests the ultimate skills of communication by everyone involved. The option to provide two-way feedback is particularly important when staff are new, and they need the opportunity to ask questions and find answers on a daily and weekly basis. All staff, no matter their length of tenure should have frequent opportunities (in some worksites every three months) to clarify the goals of their work and give and receive feedback about how they perform their jobs. That feedback can celebrate achievements, discuss and find solutions to problems, and communicate those ideas which will improve relationships between the workers and their supervisors.
The annual performance appraisal of employees has traditionally been carried out primarily with their supervisors. As teams developed, members of the teams were sometimes asked to provide input about the employee whose work was being evaluated. With those companies intent on expanding their employee involvement, some have put into practice a 360 degree performance appraisal which sounds like a very inclusive approach. However, sometimes those additional people do not understand the goals and circumstances which have been part of the employee's experience. If they have frequent, but superficial contacts with the employee the value of their input would be more limited, but in other circumstances this procedure could be valuable.
As mentioned above, when continuing feedback is practiced every few weeks or months, the annual event could be a summary of the year's contacts. To delay the recognition of skilled work performances or to delay recommendations for changes in ways of work until an annual event only postpones improving productivity, insuring the best health and safety standards, and developing a basic sense of trust and respect among all the people involved.
Recognition and awards... the most underused form of communication is just saying "thank you". Even though a task is part of an employee's job description and therefore its completion is expected of that person, these circumstances shouldn't prevent saying, "thank you". When the results for any task are completed, saying "thank you" is communication that not only provides recognition, but can also motivate an employee to complete other work. In addition to this being important two-way communication between manager and employee, it can also be an important means of communication from one employee to another.
For special achievements on the job, recognition can move into the category of awards. An award may be a gift, an offer of time off to compensate for extra time required to complete the job, or sharing the details of the accomplishment with other employees at a staff meeting or by verbal or written communication.
Awards cover a broad scope of options and for some companies the tangible awards for specified achievements are described in a company catalogue. Other companies send employees as a group to a recreation spot for several days. Those awards are possible when a financial level has been achieved as a result of group effort on the part of all employees. Sometimes this extra effort is recognized by a monthly bonus in each paycheck which continues to be a vital kind of workplace communication which says, thank you.
Communication with customers or clients has been recognized in recent years for it's importance to the successful operation of an enterprise. The functioning of a business or organization has been built on one set of ideas about what the customer needs, but those assumptions need to be put up for frequent review which is an excellent time to practice the communication skill of listening.
Organizational change including downsizing requires continuous and inclusive communication. For some leaders/managers in companies or non-business organizations that statement is obvious. For other leaders/managers, they are hesitant about the "inclusive" aspect at the beginning of organizational change. They feel that communication with employees is something you initiate, not at the beginning of the process, but when the changes are ready to be made.
In all kinds of organizational change the leadership group will find it is an easier route to success when the plans for change are shared and the employees have their opportunity for input from the beginning even though there may be uncertainties. This step becomes difficult for executives because they know the employees will have questions and they're not sure they have the answers. Or if they do have the answers, why do employees need all that information? But do employees expect answers to all the questions? In spite of the personal trauma expressed by employees in downsizing, the fact that they were allowed to ask questions and were able to make the leadership aware of their situation can become the real purpose of that stage in the communication process.
In the case of downsizing, there are examples of corporate leadership groups who have been able to notify employees 4-6 months before their jobs came to an end.
This gives the managers, EAP staff or outside counselors time to work with employees re how job loss affects their lives and families and how they can prepare for the task of finding another job.
Those companies and organizations not downsizing, but just making changes within the existing structure also face a communication challenge. For those organizations who include the employees in the process of designing the changes, the ongoing communication becomes the grease which keeps the discussion going with agreements, differences and final conclusions. When the new design for an organization has been created, but employees have not been included in those first steps… there is the challenge of how to transmit an understanding and a willingness to implement the new ideas. Although this approach may seem to be more direct and less time-consuming, employees will not be able to replace the old way of working and just adopt the new ideas without a lot of comments and questions which slows down the implementation process for the first few weeks or months.Effective communication will help achieve the improvements which were the goal of all the changes. By effective communication we mean not just the words used, but the design and manner in which the change ideas are implemented.
As mentioned at the beginning, these comments have not attempted to cover all aspects of Communication. Whether about the topics covered or omitted, we'd like to hear from you.
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A Massachusetts grand jury returned no indictments against truck driver Dana McCoomb in the Weston Road hit-and-run from last year. The Boston Globe reports that the area cycling community is reacting with anger to this case.
During the trial, Wellesley Police Chief Terrence Cunningham tells the Globe he got the impression that one juror did not understand that, in this situation, the driver of the truck was obligated to yield to the cyclist.
"Personally, I don't feel they [the grand jury] followed the law," Chief Cunningham said to the Globe. "But that's the process."
Warning against speculating on the jury's decision, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey added that he thinks there may be an overall bias against cyclists, although he is not certain whether that was a factor in this case.
In addition to a perceived bias, cyclists also have to contend with safety issues.
A cyclist, , "We're vulnerable out there, these cars are 2,000 pounds."
See the full story on the Boston Globe.
In September, Boston Magazine also said "There has to be some accountability." Word is that the victim's family intends to file a civil suit.
The case comes from last August, when Wellesley cyclist Alexander Motsenigos lost his life after being struck by a passing truck on a summer afternoon, at the intersection of Linden Street and Weston Road. Motsenigos, 41, was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, but sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police also investigated the scene for more than a month afterward, with the intent of bringing charges against the driver. Over the course of several days of testimony and reports of witnesses, the grand jury elected not to indict.
A memorial was set up at the site during the week following the crash, and passing cyclists and fellow Pan-Mass Challenge riders stopped to pay their respects to Motsenigos. A Ghost Bike memorial was also briefly put in place at the scene.
In July, before the crash, Patch readers voted that intersection one of the most dangerous in Wellesley.


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David Ching
- Covers LSU and SEC.
- Joined ESPN in 2011.
- Graduate of Auburn University.
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THIBODAUX, La. -- The campers who attend the Manning Passing Academy each summer at Nicholls State University certainly get a kick out of learning from the first family of quarterback play -- Archie Manning and sons Peyton, Eli and Cooper -- and a wh...Blog | July 11, 2014
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Today's college football award watch lists are all about the kickers. The lists for both the Lou Groza Award, which goes to the nation's top place-kicker, and the Ray Guy Award, which goes to the top punter, were released Wednesday. Players from S...Blog | July 09, 2014
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How about that World Cup match yesterday? Germany 7, Brazil 1. As our esteemed colleague Chris Low tweeted yesterday -- he just started his own Twitter account, so follow him here -- "And we thought the defenses were down in the SEC last season." ...Blog | July 09, 2014
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Auburn is the favorite to win every game this season except the Iron Bowl, but the Tigers have only the fourth-best odds of winning the SEC title for a second straight season. This according to the preseason projections that ESPN's Stats and Informat...Blog | July 09, 2014
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Another day, another two college football award watch lists arrive. Today we have the lists for the Mackey Award, which goes to the nation's top tight end, and the Rimington Trophy, which goes to the top center. The SEC well represented on both...Blog | July 08, 2014
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SEC media days will be in full swing by this time next week. But if baseball and the World Cup won't provide your sports fix until then, check out coverage of The Opening and Elite 11 on ESPNU and ESPN.com. (Like this story that features several futu...Blog | July 08, 2014
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Planet Search – Recently Google revealed they had added a new feature to the Sky mode of Google Earth (which lets you see the night sky instead of the Earth). The new feature lets you search for our solar system's planets in the "Fly to" search panel. It then flies you to the location and zooms in so you can see the planet. I like the fact it lets you search for "Pluto" too. Also, if you turn on the "Our Solar System" layer, you can use the time slider to show the position of the solar system planets over the course of the next three months. I wrote a post last year about a KML file which lets you view the locations of planets discovered outside our solarsystem – aka "exoplanets".
Interactive KML – Google has announced a new tool to help with learning KML. They have an interactive KML sampler which lets you simultaneously view samples of KML with the Earth API plugin. Of course, you can also copy any KML sample text and then paste it right into Google Earth to view them as well. I did notice a few of the KML samples didn't work properly though.
FlightSim – A GEB reader named Jasper sent me an E-mail to let me know about his new tool for linking Google Earth to MS Flight Simulator (MSFS). His tool is called GPS60 (because it simulates Garmin's GPS 60 handheld GPS). The application is very versatile. It lets you not only simultaneously view your position in MSFS also in Google Earth, but it also logs your track and even functions as a TCAS (showing positions of other planes in the sim). Check it out here along with documentation of the features, screenshots, and a log of the changes. He has released several updates recently. This isn't the first time a link has been created between these two apps. Back in September of 2005, someone did something similar (no longer available). But, Jasper's version is available now and has some cool features.
iPhone GPS – EveryTrail is a popular site for uploading GPS tracks (and geotagged photos) and viewing them in Google Maps/Earth. They sent me an e-mail a while back letting me know they have released an iPhone application for EveryTrail. Their new app lets you record tracks with your iPhone (I assume this is only practical with iPhone 3G with its GPS ability), and you can also take geotagged photos through their app. Here's the link to their iPhone app page. On another note, EveryTrail's Earth API support disappeared when they started supported Maps Flash API, but they plan to get it back in there soon.
as long as your in a metro area in the U.S., E.U. and Asia/Australia covered by WPS (data scanned skyhookwirless.com) the "old" iPhone 2G will work with apps like EveryTrail very well…
WPS coverage map: http://www.skyhookwireless.com/howitworks/coverage.php
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Resources for Parishes
Educate and engage your faith community by integrating these resources on Haiti into Mass and other parish activities.
- Prevention and Treatment of Cholera
- Download resources in Haitian Creole to assist your parish partner in preventing and treating cholera.
- 3-year Anniversary Bulletin Announcement
- Include this announcement in your bulletins to mark the third anniversary of the Haiti earthquake.
- Prayers and General Intercessions
- Incorporate these prayers and intercessions into services to mark the third anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti.
- Evening Prayer Service for Haiti
- Hold an evening prayer service for Haiti. The prayer service is available in two formats: the first is a booklet with photos that can be printed and copies as a handout. The second is a plain-text version that you can edit and adapt to accommodate local needs. The plain-text version also has an appendix that contains a pronunciation guide for Haitian Creole.
- Daily Prayer for Haiti
- This short prayer may be used daily to keep Haiti in your prayers.
- Prayer for Haiti
- This prayer, written after the January 2010 earthquake, is suitable for individual or group prayer.
- Invite a CRS Global Fellow Priest or Deacon to your parish today!
- CRS Global Fellows are priests or deacons that celebrate or assist in Masses and give homilies that highlight the message of social justice, applying it to our relationship with our neighbors overseas.
- Supporting Catholic Education in Haiti Survey Report
- A report of a recent survey of U.S. parishes and organizations currently supporting or interested in supporting Catholic Education in Haiti.
- Youth Activity and Reflection
- This activity helps youth learn about life in Haiti before and after the earthquake, leads them through compassionate reflection and toward action on behalf of the people of Haiti.
- Catholics Confront Global Poverty
- Join over a million Catholics in the United States advocating to end hunger, disease, conflict and other issues that affect the lives of our brothers and sisters worldwide.
- Fair Trade Craft Sale
- Host a parish Work of Human Hands sale with fairly traded handcrafts and food from around the world. Feature products from Haiti and share the story of the people who made the products with your community.
- Join Footsteps in Faith.
- Become a regular monthly donor.
For additional information, contact the CRS US Operations Haiti Partnership Unit.


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Technori Pitch - February 2012
event detailsFebruary 27, 2012
from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
address Chase Auditorium
street 10 South Dearborn St, Lower Lobby
city/town Chicago
website or map http://technoripitch…
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**Tickets have sold out every month. Do not wait until the last minute.**
Register now! http://technoripitchfeb.eventbrite.com
Early bird tickets sell until February 15.
Chicago's monthly tech showcase, where geeks, veeps, and everyone in between meets.
Troy Henikoff - Co-founder & CEO, Excelerate
Startups Pitching in February 2012:
Viewpoints - Product Re-Launch
Mole Detective - Launch
It's Agreed- Launch
Shortlist - Re-Launch
5Degrees - Re-Launch
Afterparty at Rosebud Theater District
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Today is the final day for Belmont residents to register to vote in the Nov. 6 Presidential Election, according to Belmont's Town Clerk Ellen Cushman.
You'll need to head over to the Town Clerk's office which is located on the first floor of Town Hall. It will be open late to accept registrations, changes and other forms.
You can check the current voter list on-line to see if you're registered at your current address by visiting the Town Clerk's web page , select voter registration. If you're not already registered or need to change your address, you can download forms to complete, sign and mail in. Any change requires a voter's original signature.
Here are some other questions for the coming election.
Q: Where do I vote on Election Day?
A: There are eight voting precincts at seven locations throughout town. A quick check of the Elections – General Information page on the Town Clerk's web page shows an alphabetical listing of the streets and assigned precincts as well as a map of each precinct and address for each voting location.
Q: What if you're an inactive voter?
If you've received a postcard from the Town Clerk/Board of Registrars indicating that you're considered an inactive voter and haven't yet returned it, it's not too late. Please complete and sign the return postcard or complete a census or visit the Town Clerk's office to avoid having to complete an affirmation and present your identification at the check-in table on Election Day.
Q: Absentee voting; who can, when and where?
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Amanda Bynes' Psychiatric Hold Extended 30 Days, Parents Granted Conservatorship
August 11th, 2013 7:35am EDT
Amanda Bynes was set to appear in court on Friday to learn her fate over the recent psychiatric hold that's kept her in a California mental hospital over the last two weeks, but her doctors felt she wasn't well enough to leave the hospital, so a Los Angeles judge went there to conduct a hearing.
Based on the recommendations of her doctors, the judge that Amanda remain in the psychiatric hold for another 30 days.
TMZ reports that according to California law, doctors' requests in these cases are only granted if a patient is "gravely disabled as a result of a mental disorder."
Doctors recently revealed that Amanda showed signs of schizophrenia and treated her with medication, but she isn't acknowledging her problem, and that's considered a big risk as she most likely wouldn't continue taking the meds on her own if she's released.
She was originally placed in a "5150" hold by police after they took her into custody following an incident where she used a can of gasoline to light a woman's driveway on fire near her parents' home in Thousand Oaks.
Amanda's parents, Rick and Lynn Bynes, filed for conservatorship over her affairs on the day her mandatory three-day 5150 hold was extended by two weeks, and the couple was in court today for a hearing, where the judge granted them a temporary conservatorship until September 30. He also warned them not to make any deals regarding her life or finances without cousulting Amanda's lawyer.
The couple will return to court on Sept. 30 for a full hearing to determine of the conservatorship should be made more permanent.
Amanda has previously accused her parents of trying to steal her fortune.
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Wake Forest went through its fourth practice of the spring on Thursday at the Doc Martin Football Practice Complex. The practice marked the first time this year that the Demon Deacons wore full pads.
"I thought it was a good practice," coach Jim Grobe said. "I thought we had a real physical practice. I thought our kids enjoyed being in full pads. I don't think we had anybody hurt, but we've got a few bumps and bruises. That's my biggest concern, the older I get, the more I want to keep them healthy. I liked everything we did today. I thought it was a good pad practice."
The Deacons introduced some 11-on-11 scrimmaging in preparation for Saturday's scrimmage at BB&T Field. Near the end of Thursday's practice, the defensive sideline erupted when the defense forced and recovered a fumble following a completed pass.
"I liked what our energy was," Grobe said. "I think we've had four real energetic practices where the guys had a lot of fun. There was a lot of enthusiasm, a lot of emotion, bouncing back and forth. The defense is doing some really good things. I think they're doing some things that is making it tough for us to be consistent offensively. But that's okay. It's still early in spring. As the offense gets more snaps, we'll pick things up better. Right now, I couldn't be more pleased with where we are after just four days."
Hokies' Boyce facing child abuse charges: Blacksburg, Va., police say a Virginia Tech football player is facing child abuse charges in connection with injuries to his infant child.
The Roanoke Times reports that 20-year-old Xavier Boyce and girlfriend Olivia Hutchins were arrested Wednesday on charges related to cruelty and injuries to the girl. Boyce is a sophomore split end.
Police say they believe the child was injured Jan. 31 at the couple's home but didn't say in what way the child was hurt.
Boyce and Hutchins were released on bond.
Under the school's athletic department policy, any athlete charged with a felony is automatically suspended from all athletic-related activities. That means Boyce won't be able to participate in spring practice.
Gamecocks' Garcia promises to stay out of trouble: South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia guarantees he won't get into trouble again.
The senior was suspended for the first three spring workouts for violating team rules before the Gamecocks' bowl game last December.
The school has refused to say what Garcia did, and the quarterback wouldn't talk about it either after Thursday's practice.
Garcia now has missed at least part of three of his five spring practices on campus. Three run-ins with the law during his first 15 months at South Carolina caused him to miss all offseason practices in 2007 and 2008.
Garcia says he was distraught when he got a voice mail the day spring practice started from coach Steve Spurrier telling him he was suspended.
Oklahoma State promotes assistant: Oklahoma State has promoted assistant coach Glenn Spencer to co-defensive coordinator.
Missouri searching for coach: The search has begun for the new coach at Missouri.
Missouri has hired an outside firm to assist in the search. It did the same thing before hiring Mike Anderson, who left the school after five seasons Wednesday to take the open job at Arkansas.
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Thursday's results Baseball
St. Augustine's 12-10, Shaw 4-3: Rashad Ingram produced five RBIs on four hits including two home runs and a triple for the Falcons in a doubleheader sweep of the Bears.
Ingram almost hit for the cycle in the first game. His grand slam over the left centerfield fence was part of a six-run third inning which gave the Falcons (28-13, 18-2 CIAA) an 8-3 lead. He added a triple in the fifth inning and a single in the sixth inning.
Franklyn Johnson cracked a three-run homer in the second inning of the nightcap for the Bears (9-19, 3-10).
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This large, 20 inch Princess Belle doll, is recommended for kids ages 3-5. Belle is the princess from Disney's Beauty and the Beast movie. This doll has a plush body which allows it to sit up when placed. Belle is wearing a version of her classic yellow ballgown inspired from the movie, as well as a jeweled tiara. Different accessories like a story book with moving pages and characters from the movie can be placed in her right hand. Belle will either sing portions of songs from the movie, read a story, or interact with the child by speaking one of her 100 different phrases.
The Doll Includes:
- Jeweled Tiara
- Lumiere figure
- Mrs. Potts figure
- Chip figure
- Microphone
- Storybook
- Brush
- Pair of shoes
- 100 spoken phrases
- 8 minutes of stories and songs included
- 3 AAA batteries required (included)
- Phillips screwdriver required for battery assembly
My Review
The Storytelling and Singing Belle is one of the newest Disney Princess toys. This large, 20 inch baby doll with a soft body arrives wearing a yellow, ruffled ballgown, which is inspired by her outfit from the movie. Belle's arms and legs are plastic, but her soft body allows her to remain upright when placed in a sitting position. Belle's clothing has velcro fasteners and is fairly easy to take off and put back on. However, there are two strings that need to be cut underneath Belle's skirt, in order for the dress to be removed completely. There is an additional compartment on Belle's back underneath her clothing that is accessible with velcro. In this compartment is a power on/off switch. This Belle doll has an automatic shut off feature that will put the doll in sleep mode, if she is not played with for a short period of time.
Belle has very thick, long, brown hair and arrives wearing a tiara. Her hair is pulled back in clear elastic behind the tiara. There is clear elastic that holds her tiara in place. The tiara is also attached directly to Belle's hair. I removed the clear elastics supporting her hair and the tiara, but I did not cut the strings that would remove the tiara from her head permanently. Her hair is thick, but is easily brushed with the included hairbrush.
Aside from being similar to most fashion dolls with the ability to style her hair and change her clothing, this doll is very different in terms of its interactive nature. Various toy characters from the movie (Mrs. Potts, Lumiere, and Chip)can be placed in Belle's right hand. She will recognize each toy and either ask the child questions or involve them in pretend play by encouraging them to participate in a tea party.
If Belle's microphone is placed in her right hand and brought to her mouth, she will sing phrases from two familiar songs from the movie. When the storybook is placed in her right hand, Belle will begin to tell the story of her life in a village, wandering into the forest in search of her father and happening upon the beast's castle.
It can be difficult to carry the doll and all the included pieces at the same time, so I would suggest getting a small bag for the items to be stored in, so that if the child is moving around the house or taking the doll on a visit that they can easily bring the accessories. This is a great doll for little girls who are in love with Belle and Beauty and the Beast. Given the interactive nature of the doll and the ability to recognize the included toys and movie characters, it provides kids with a variety of ways to be entertained with the doll.


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We don't often get a chance to take a photo of our cupcake tiers fully decorated with cupcakes, topper cake and flowers. We often rely on generous brides and photographers like Autumn Lin and Danny Weiss to provide us with their professional shots.
Here is another great shot sent to us from Phoebe at Opalia Flowers. This stand, perfect for Easter or Spring weddings, held 180 cupcakes including marble cake with chocolate pudding filling, almond cake with raspberry chambord filling, and chocolate cake with oreos and cream filling. The top cake was covered in plum colored fondant and topped off with white and pale pink cherry blossoms.
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Growing Local Campaign: From Field To Fork
From American Farmland Trust, a short video about what producing local food means to communities, and why it is so important a goal to accomplish. The American Farmland Trust is a non-profit organization that began with farmers and conservationists in 1980, whose central purpose is to protect valuable farmland from being lost. Working across Federal, State and local levels, they are involved in helping enact legislation, and implement programs to protect farmers, and the environment.


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Making it in the middle class isn't necessarily about having a certain salary. Sociologists say the middle class is America's favorite socioeconomic group because they represent the working fabric of American culture. A recent article on the USA Today site points out middle class is a matter of attitude more than anything else. Although few people agree on how to define the middle class, it's considered the backbone of our country. I find it easy to skate along in the middle class, but only after years of saving and living below my means.
Looking at statistics
I agree with economists who say that our perception of a middle-class lifestyle differs from middle class statistics. The median household income in the United States is about $50,000. However, experts disagree on what the income range is for the middle class. A Pew Charitable Trust study says the range is about $32,000 to $64,000. The U.S. Census figures put the middle-class figures at between $20,600 and $102,000. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Commerce has described it as between $58,000 and $122,000.
Creating a middle-class identity
It's interesting to hear how people label themselves when asked about their socio-economic situation or status. According to Pew researchers, 17 percent identify with upper class and 32 percent with upper class when asked to choose between lower, middle and upper. When given more options, people rather characterize themselves as "working class," as opposed to lower class and "upper middle class" as opposed to upper class. I have always considered myself in the middle of the middle class even though my income has been across the board.
Keeping up the façade
Although it doesn't take a lot of income to live a middle-class income, it sometimes takes a lot of credit cards. When discussing the middle class, it's also important to talk about net worth. My family has chosen to live in a lower middle-class neighborhood instead of an upper middle-class neighborhood so that we can avoid debt. We rather own our home outright in a lower middle-class part of town rather than owe $250,000 on a mortgage that stretches us. A federal report in 2012 showed the middle-class net worth tumbled during the Great Recession. However, few people I knew gave up their middle-class lifestyle just become their net worth or incomes fell.
Although we could probably make it as part of the middle class even on one income, we choose to be dual-income household. By having two incomes, we can devote a larger percentage of our money to saving and paying off our mortgage debt. If we ever accumulate millions of dollars, I think we will still stay in our neighborhood. According to the recent Pew Research data, 84 percent of Americans make more than their parents do. Even though we make more money than our parents did, we don't strive for a lifestyle that is any grander. I'll be curious to see whether my Millennial sons strive for anything beyond what they have had.
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— When a disaster suddenly strikes, it can be frightening for everyone - including your pet. The best thing you can do to ensure your safety and that of your pet is to develop a plan for emergencies and have that plan ready before disaster strikes.
Pet owners should ensure their animals are identified using a system, such as a collar or microchip, that will allow them to be reunited if they are separated, said Wesley Bissett, assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Collars may be less expensive but are easier to lose, while microchips are permanently implanted within the animal. Bissett also recommends that pet owners keep a photo of them and their pet to verify ownership.
It's imperative to keep a pet's vaccinations current. "If you do not typically have your dog vaccinated for Bordetella, or kennel cough, consider doing so as storm season approaches," said Bissett. "This is disease prevention, in case your pet is checked into an animal shelter."
Pet owners also should remember their animals when packing emergency supplies: Keep a one-week supply of food on hand, to prevent the pet's gastrointestinal tract from becoming upset, as well as enough water for the pet for up to three days. If you must evacuate, be sure to grab your pet's food and water bowls before leaving.
The emergency kit also should include a two-week supply of your pet's medications, as well as a copy of the pet's medical records. "It may be difficult to have prescriptions re-filled in an emergency situation," said Bissett. "Also, make sure you have a kennel or crate to transport your pet in case of an evacuation."
Following a pre-written strategy during a disaster will help ensure your safety and that of your pet. A disaster plan not only saves valuable time, it also helps you remember important details.
"It is also important to heed all evacuation recommendations and orders," said Bissett. "If the number of animals that you will be evacuating will require multiple trips, plan ahead and leave early."
Pet owners should remember to get help for their pets if they are injured during a disaster. In many cases, veterinary care is part of the state or local disaster response. "If help is not instantly available," said Bissett, "perform first aid until help arrives."
Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University.


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SEATTLE – The Washington State Department of Transportation says equipment dragging from a truck, likely a chain, snagged an expansion plate cover in the south bound lanes of I-5 about 5:30 this morning.
It pulled the metal plate that covers the expansion joint up about six inches, damaging cars, causing flats and sending a few vehicles to the auto mechanic.
It happened near Holgate Street, just south of Interstate 90. The backup grew to more than 10 miles and fouled traffic on Interstate 405, the bridges over Lake Washington bridges and State Route 99, as well as numerous arterials and even side streets. Commuters reported their drive to work times tripling in many cases.
The Washington State Department of Transportation closed three lanes to fix the issue, but did not get the lanes re-opened until 10:45 a.m., more than five hours later.
Northbound traffic was also affected as drivers slowed down to look
WSDOT is in the middle of a project to replace the old expansion joints. Currently a $13.5 million project has replaced or repaired 27 of 33 expansion joints in both the south bound and north bound lanes. But the joint that was the subject of today's incident was not on that list, although wear and tear of the surrounding pavement can make it more vulnerable to be caught by dragging equipment according to WSDOT spokesman Travis Phelps. WSDOT says it would like to do a more complete overhaul of the south bound lanes through seattle but there is simply no money in the budget.
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Your CDs and ACDs marvel at your enthusiasm, concepting skill, collaborative nature, and persistence to get involved everywhere, anywhere. You eagerly dive into the big stuff while never cutting corners on the little stuff. You can clearly articulate the who, what, where, how and why of a brand or assignment that lead to only the strongest ideas, and even have a knack for objectively self-editing before showing those not-so-strong ideas internally.
You realize that the days of JUST doing big television, or calling account people "suits," or taking this great job we have for granted, are over. You enjoy coming to work every day, and we'll enjoy having you. And whatever's thrown your way -- TV, digital, print, outdoor, social, anything, everything – you'll kill it, and then ask for more.
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To the people of the world...It's a promise to encourage people to live healthier by offering a portfolio of both enjoyable and wholesome foods and beverages.
We are the world's second-largest food and beverage business. Our brands — which include Quaker Oats, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi — are household names that stand for superior quality and great taste throughout the world. As a global company, we also have strong regional brands such as Walkers in the U.K., Gamesa and Sabritas in Mexico, Amacoco in Brazil, Lebedyansky in Russia, Alvalle in Spain and Smith's in Australia.
As an industry leader, we have a responsibility to help develop solutions to key global challenges, such as obesity. We will do this by transforming our product portfolio, establishing global initiatives, such as calorie labeling to improve nutrition education, supporting programs that promote physical activity and using our influence to engage in meaningful private-public partnerships to drive positive change.
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PepsiCo Partnership Improves Rural Water and Sanitation in Colombia
The PepsiCo Foundation and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), together with other partners, are in Colombia today for the official launch of a series of pilot projects to tackle water and sanitation challenges faced in rural Colombian communities.
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How PepsiCo is Working With Farmers to Feed the Next Billion People
As the world's population grows, so does the concern about how exactly we will feed the next billion people on Earth. Watch Robert ter Kuile, senior director of environmental sustainability of PepsiCo, talk about how PepsiCo is approaching the farming process to feed the next billion people.
Nov 6, 2012 12:00 PM ET
PepsiCo and Feeding America Team Up for a Third Straight Year to Fight Hunger
November 2, 2012 /3BL Media/ - On October 4, more than 1,500 PepsiCo employees across the country participated for the third consecutive year in PepsiCo Feeds America, the company's annual national day of service to support Feeding America. PepsiCo employeesvolunteered at 39 food banks in the Feeding America network throughout the day to help provide food for households in need.
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How do leading, well-managed companies consistently deliver top performance and seek ever higher human impact and profit? Five elements of their management systems provide a solid foundation of how a very HIP organization operates: 1. Paints a compelling business Vision that integrates sustainability, complete with deadlines and quantifiable success.
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PepsiCo and Feed the Children Deliver 3,000 Cases of Groceries to Families in Need
On Wednesday, May 2, PepsiCo volunteers teamed up with Feed the Children to deliver three tractor-trailers full of food and essentials to 3,000 families in Los Angeles. Each family received a 25-pound box of food, a 10-pound box of personal care items, and a box of Avon products.
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From Purim celebrations to roller derby competitions, there's no excuse for boredom this weekend. Check the map on the right side of the screen for directions and click the title of the event in blue for more information!
Reminder: Spring Forward
Time to change the clocks! Before you go to sleep Saturday night, turn your clocks one hour forward. That way you're on schedule by Sunday.
Purim Services at Simchat Halev
Third graders will participate in Purim service and celebration.
When: Sat. service
Price: Free
Do you want to send your child to Greentrees this year or summer? Come for an open house this weekend!
When: Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Price: Free
The Rock-A-Betty Bruisers will kick off the night against the B-Sides, but hold on to your seats as the Long Island Roller Rebel All Stars finish off the night against the ROC Stars in skate to skate competition!
Where: 182 Bethpage Sweet Hollow Rd, Old Bethpage, NY 11804
When: Sat., 6-11 p.m.
Price: $10 in advance, $15 at the door, Free for children under 8
Boys and men from local communities are gathering together to get their heads shaved in support and solidarity with kids suffering with pediatric cancers.
Where: Jackie Relly's in Bethpage
When: Sun., 12-7 p.m.
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Pick up some free firewood at the Town Highway Yard.
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July 30, 2014
West Virginia 74, Delaware State 50
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia beat Delaware State
74-to-50 tonight in the first round of the N-I-T tournament.
Frank Young scored 17 points to lead West Virginia. Alex Ruoff
added 14 points and nine assists. Jamie Smalligan contributed 13
points and Da'Sean Butler scored nine points for.
Jahsha Bluntt led eighth-seeded Delaware State with 19 points.
Aaron Fleetwood added 14 points.
West Virginia, the top seed in the East Region, had a
16-to-nothing run at the end of the first half and led 39-to-13 at
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Delaware State shot only 36-point-seven percent from the floor
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hit seven three-pointers, including five in the first half. The
Mountaineers were 7-of-10 from the free throw line.
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Mother's Day Brunch and Presentation of Breaking Ground: The Remarkable Jewish Women in Boston History" Sunday, May 13, 2012, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips Street, Boston, MA
Join us for a multi-media presentation given by librarians, Linda Stern & Helaine Davis focusing on the remarkable Jewish women of Boston, who they were and what they did.
Who was the first mother elected to the Boston school committee? Who was a "mistress of disguises" when she repeatedly entered Jordan Marsh to organize the clerks? Who was one of the first American nutritionists and linked proper diet with good health? Who was known as: "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas" and began her career performing in blackface? Learn answers to these questions and more! Following the presentation there will be a Tour of Vilna Shul and other sites on the North Slope of Beacon Hill.


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Stanley MR100CG Contractor Grade Riveter
Stanley MR100CG Contractor Grade Riveter
- Extended handle design provides plenty of leverage and speeds up the riveting process
- Die cast metal construction is designed to stand up to the toughest professional use
- Compatible with stainless steel rivets for marine and other high corrosive applications
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- Uses steel and aluminum rivet diameter sizes: 1/8", 3/32", 5/32" & 3/16"
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Rivets are a great way to fasten together sheet metal and plastic, and getting the most out of your rivets requires a quality rivet gun like the MR100CG Contractor Grade Riveter. "Contractor Grade" means that this tool is built to perform up to professional standards and withstand professional levels of abuse. But it's still a great solution for just about anyone that needs a quality riveting tool. The long handles give you plenty of leverage and make it easier to fasten the rivets, and the curved shape makes it easier on your hand; even if you're fastening 500 rivets a day. The MR100CG accepts aluminum and steel rivets, and it will also accept stainless steel rivets that are used in marine and high corrosive applications.
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This Sunday is all about superlatives. The biggest football matchup in sports; the best and worst TV commercials; the most pizza consumed in a single day. Americans eat more pizza on Big Game day than on any other day of the year. Food is an inseparable part of the experience as we're glued to the TV to watch the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks face-off.
This Sunday, every Aurelio's Pizza location will be ready for your Big Game orders. In addition to dine-in, carryout and delivery, Aurelio's will be catering many Big Game day parties. It's a party-must because it offers a full catering menu, which includes another game day favorite, wings.
Starting Friday, January 31, Aurelio's is hosting a Big Game Contest on Facebook. Fans can try to correctly guess the winner and the final score of the Big Game on February 2 to win a free Aurelio's pizza every week for a month. Entries will be accepted, one per person, right up until kickoff on Aurelio's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AureliosisPizza
"We gear up for this one day the same way the teams are gearing up. Intense preparation. Pizza orders come in fast and furious. Every single one has to be perfect and delivered on time. We know we're part of the game day experience for our customers. We want everything about it to be super," said Kirk Mauriello, COO, Aurelio's Pizza.
Ordering Aurelio's pizza for the Big Game is pretty much like ordering it any other day, but, just in case you have questions, Aurelio's has answers:
How can I order? Call in, stop by or order online. Pizza is available for dine-in, carryout and delivery. Here are Aurelio's phone numbers and addresses by location: http://aureliospizza.com/locations.php
How do I order online? Go to http://aureliospizza.com/locations.php and as you scroll locations, look for those with a red "order online" button. Click the button and follow the easy process.
What are the most popular items for game day fare? It's all about pizza and wings! At Aurelio's, sausage pizza is our best seller.
How far in advance should I call to order pizza? For the planners out there, you really can call in the day of the game, it's that easy. For phone number to your local Aurelio's, go to our web site at http://aureliospizza.com/locations.php
How many people will a large pizza feed? One large pizza feeds 4-5 people.
How long does delivery take? Allow 60 minutes.
Can I still order catering? Yes, up until this Saturday, February 1.


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I know you've all seen that Philadelphia Cooking Creme near the cream cheese at the store by now! There are always a lot of good sales on it, and usually some good coupons too! Best of all.....I've found a way to use it in the slow cooker!
This dish can be easily served many different ways. It would be great on a salad, on tortillas, on nachos, over rice, or even over some noodles. You can kick it up another notch by adding your favorite toppings to it, however you choose to serve it. At dinner, you can put out some hard and soft taco shells, some nacho chips, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, black beans, corn, salsa, etc. and let your family each "make thier own dinner!" Can't go wrong with that!
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Southwestern Shredded Chicken
1.5 lbs. FROZEN Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1 medium onion, chopped
1 - 14.5oz. Can Diced Tomatoes
1 - 4oz. Can Diced Green Chilies
1 tsp. Chili Powder
2 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp. Cumin
2 tsp.Onion Powder
1 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Pepper
1 Santa Fe Blend Philadelphia Cooking Creme
Lettuce, shredded cheese, black beans, corn and salsa for toppings
In your crock, place the frozen chicken, onion, diced tomatoes, green chilies, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 5-6 hours.
Take your chicken out and shred it. Mix the Santa Fe Blend Philadelphia Cooking Creme in with all the juices, etc. in the Slow Cooker. Add the shredded chicken back in and mix well. Serve with your favorite toppings, i.e. shredded lettuce, shredded cheese and salsa. Enjoy!
For the original post, with step-by-step pictures, click here.
For more great slow-cooker recipes, please visit www.slowcookeradventures.com
Happy Slow-Cooking!


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VORTICE will open for TEXTURES on Oct. 18th, Madrid show. More info clicking here.
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New V3CTORS single At the kernel guitar playthrough. Mixed and mastered by Alex Cappa at the Metal Factory Studios (Madrid)
Marco Serrato (Orthodox, Jacob, Hidden Forces Trio) appears now with his first album,'Seis canciones para Cuervo', which will be released in digital and CD format the 17th of March 2014.
In 'Seis canciones para Cuervo', Serrato deals with an unclassifiable, hermetic and personal work inspired by poet Ted Hughes words and recent personal experiences, the double bass being the undisputed focus. Six acoustic compositions that take us to a dismal journey that is not without some black humour. Recorded by Raúl Pérez at La Mina studios (Pylar, Viento Smith, Úrsula, Pony Bravo…)
You can listen to the track '¡baila Cuervo, baila!' from Marco Serrato's full length at Soundcloud , Bandcamp and Youtube.
'Seis canciones para Cuervo' is available for pre-order HERE.
Stay tuned at Marco Serrato Facebook
We present in collaboration with Jägermeister this footage filmed at Vortice new album 'Host' launch party at La [2] de Apolo, Barcelona.
Enjoy it at Youtube!
PRE-ORDER now THE SOULBREAKER COMPANY new album 'Graceless'! Available in 2xLP and CD format.
Don't miss out on the merch and the special bundles at our store
We announce Scott Kelly (Neurosis) and The Road Home (Noah Landis (Neurosis) y Greg Dale) European Tour 2014 dates in Spain. For the fist time in Europe as a band, Scott Kelly and his new partners continue to explore The Great Mystery with 'The Forgiven Ghost In Me'. With another collection of sparse, introspective songs, Kelly delves even further into a personal, private space that he has now come to occupy fully and solely. Recorded by Landis, 'The Forgiven Ghost in Me' is the natural progression from his first solo album, 'Spirit Bound Flesh', and 2008's 'The Wake'.
Mungía (Vizcaya)@Olalde Aretoa – 9.02.
A Coruña@Mardi Gras – 10.02.
Madrid@La Boite – 13.02. (Tickets available at Ticketea)
Barcelona@Hangar – 14.02.
We announce Jarboe's 'Mahakali' double LP will be released on February 17th via Alone Records.
We also remind you it is available now for pre-order Jarboe's 'Mahakali' 180 Grams double LP. For the first time in vinyl format and exclusively distributed by Alone Records.
2LP 180 gr. Gatefold
100 clear w/ brown splatter
100 orange w/ yellow splatter
300 black
Join us to Vortice's 'Host' lauch show next week. You didn't get your ticket yet ? Get it at TICKETEA.
Available now for pre-order Jarboe's 'Mahakali' 180 Grams double LP. For the first time in vinyl format and exclusively distributed by Alone Records, this full length is Throne Record's last release.Jarboe's 'Mahakali' is claimed to be one of Jarboe's best releases. The group chosen for Mahakali includes all three members as well as Josh Graham (Red Sparrowes, A Storm of Light, Neurosis). It also includes the performance of Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down), Atila Csihar (Mayhem, Gravetemple), and Kris Force (Amber Asylum).
Jarboe is considered a true independent of 21st century experimental music. She has released 18 solo albums in addition to working on more than 20 Swans albums and more than 60 collaborative projects with visual and sound artists all over the world. She is currently immersed in a European tour for the Fall of 2013. Tour dates available here .
2LP 180 gr. Gatefold
100 clear w/ brown splatter
100 orange w/ yellow splatter
300 black
Vortice hablan de su recién estrenado 'Host' en la revista ROCKZONE. La entrevista aparece en el número de Diciembre, pero si queréis saber qué es lo que dicen podéis echarle un vistazo aquí mismo.


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by Eliza L
Researchers have been studying sea urchins to understand diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease and muscular dystrophy. Sea urchins are invertebrates but they surprisingly share more than 7,000 of the same genes as humans. With the DNA of sea urchins, scientists can gain knowledge of treatment and prevention of the diseases in humans better.


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There are some houses that are too amazing for words. That's a perfect description of the abode on 35 Warwick Road in the Colonia estate section of Woodbridge.
This phenomenal 3,800 sq. ft. residence will be open to the public today from 1 pm to 4 pm. The asking price of this amazing house has been dropped by $30,000 to $829,000, and from the pictures, it's worth every penny.
But you be the judge.
Built in 1994, this two-story brick home boasts five full bedrooms, four baths (and a half bath, just in case). Enjoy your own library and sunroom, as well as an elegant kitchen and comfortable family room with fireplace.
There are amenities about the wazoo: three fireplaces throughout, a private balcony off the master bedroom, cathedral ceilings, skylights, a new efficient furnace, a new fence to enclose the huge yard, and more.
For more information, contact Marsha McGuirl at Weichert Realtors. The number is 800-872-7653. (Photos courtesy Weichert Realtors.)
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July 25, 2014
Stay up-to-date with KAKE News:
Rep.-elect Lynn Jenkins is hoping for seats on the House Armed Services and Financial Services committees.
She's also preparing to "call folks out" as a member of the House's Republican minority, though she promises to work with Democrats.
Jenkins unseated Democratic Rep. Nancy Boyda in last week's election in the 2nd District of eastern Kansas. Jenkins is a two-term state treasurer.
She plans to travel to Washington next week for freshmen orientation and to participate in House leadership elections.
She says the Armed Services Committee is a goal because the district includes Forts Leavenworth and Riley. And the Financial Services Committee is important because of the economy.


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In fact, I believe there are number of products which Amazon is giving away free for every Android device bought – tablet or smartphone.
I'm not sure if this is available in the UK, so it might be worth checking it out. I would be very surprised if it isn't.
The US version of the online store is giving shoppers $15 worth of vouchers to spend in the Amazon app store as well as the music store.
Over the years, Amazon has developed into an all in one shop selling a wide variety of products from books to electrical items and even food. One of its more recent ventures is selling applications, in particular Google Apps, plus Android gadgets. So, if you are looking for a deal, it could be worthwhile checking out what's on offer.
For instance, the SIM free version of the Motorola Atrix Dual-core smartphone has been reduced to £429.99 – a £70 discount. At the lower end of the market you can buy a Nokia 1616 pay as you go phone (on the Orange network) for just £17.99.
Experts, I believe, have made a suggestion that Amazon is offering deals like this in order to entice you to think of them when considering buying a tablet device, particularly an Android tablet.
I must admit though that having searched through the Amazon UK site, I haven't come across any tablets other than Amazon's own kindle device. So, the offer could just be for American shoppers after all.
If so, that would be a pity.


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Nuclear Power Research and Advocacy Groups:Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies (ISNPS) at the University of New Mexico.
Nuclear Products and Companies:Hyperion Power Generation, Inc. (HPG) was formed to bring to market the unique Hyperion (formerly Comstar) small, modular, non-weapons grade nuclear power reactor invented by Dr. Otis "Pete" Peterson at the United States' famed Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico. Through the commercialization program at LANL's Technology Transfer Division, HPG was awarded the exclusive license to utilize the intellectual property and develop a product that will benefit the U.S. economy and global society as a whole. Check out the hot tub sized generator that will power 20,000 homes.


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Henry's 2012 Salamander Stride Fundraising Page
Susan Euling fundraising for SLIGO CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA
The Salamander Stride is a fun run fundraiser at my school each spring. Each class runs as many laps on the track as possible in 20 mins.
The Salamander Stride raises money to fund scholarships for field trips, Science Speaker evenings, equipment and materials that the teachers request and an Outdoor Classroom for the courtyard shared between Sligo Creek Elementary School and the neighboring middle school (which will be my school next year!). Thank you for supporting my school.


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Cory Monteith, best known for his portrayal of high school football star turned Gleek Finn on the hit Fox comedy Glee, has a secret past that's nowhere near as squeaky clean as that of his character!
In the latest issue of Parade, out this weekend, Monteith, 29, talks about his past, specifically his years of substance abuse and how rehab saved his life.
Though Monteith is still quite young, his troubled past is far behind him, as he spiraled out of control in his early teens. At just thirteen years old, he was skipping school to do "anything and everything as much as possible," Cory Monteith tells Parade. "I had a serious problem."
After stealing a substantial amount of money from a family member to fuel his addiction years into his drug habit, his family issued an ultimatum: Get clean, or they'd turn him over to the police for theft. That proved to be just the wake-up call that Monteith needed, and he entered a treatment facility at 19, choosing his family and his life over a continued downward spiral.
"I was done fighting myself," he said. "I finally said, 'I'm gonna start looking at my life and figure out why I'm doing this.'"
Thankfully he did, as he's not only clean and sober, but reaching new heights in his career playing opposite Lea Michele on Glee!
Now that Cory Monteith plays a role-model type figure, he's hoping to take on the task himself. His message to kids who may find themselves lost and troubled?
"I don't want kids to think it's okay to drop out of school and get high, and they'll be famous actors, too. But for those people who might give up: Get real about what you want and go after it. If I can, anyone can."


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The Secretary of State (the position is more commonly called "Foreign Minister" in other countries) is actually the highest ranking, non-elected person in the U.S. government. He or she sits fourth in the order of presidential succession after the Vice President, Speaker of the House, and President pro tempore of the Senate. The first Secretary of State was Thomas Jefferson, and the list of subsequent secretaries includes a Who's Who of American history:
- James Madison
- John Quincy Adams
- Daniel Webster
- James Buchanan
- William Jennings Bryan
- John Foster Dulles
- Henry Kissinger
The Bureaucracy
The secretary sits at the top of a huge foreign affairs bureaucracy. The "organization chart" for the U.S. State Department gives a feel for the broad areas covered by this one agency. Everything from negotiating arms control agreements to approving passports to coordinating the global fight against AIDS is tackled here. This page from the State Department Web site gives a detailed summary of all the different activities under the department's umbrella.
American ambassadors, heading official U.S. embassies and missions around the world, also play a role in crafting and implementing U.S. foreign policy. They are the official representatives of the President of the United States in whatever country they serve. But they work as part of the U.S. State Department.
Notice in the organization chart one box that sits directly to the left of the secretary. This is the "United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations." He or she has a special position in crafting and implementing U.S. foreign policy as the president's ambassador to the only universal membership, intergovernmental body in the world.
Beyond the State Separtment
A number of people outside the State Department also advise the president on matters of foreign policy. Perhaps most important is the National Security Adviser. The role of this post has changed over the years, but it is viewed a a major power center enjoying very close access to the president. And it has been occupied by high-profile foreign policy shapers like Henry Kissinger, Colin Powell, Brent Scowcroft, and Condoleeza Rice.
Outside the White House, the heads of several executive branch agencies have an interest in shaping U.S. foreign policy. These include:
- The Department of Defense
- The Department of Commerce
- The Department of Energy
- The Department of Agriculture
- The Department of Labor
- The Department of Justice
Back to "Who Makes U.S. Foreign Policy?"
Also:"U.S. Foreign Policy: Who Cares?"