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Children's Letters to North Country National Guard Soldiers
Dear NCPR,
These are letters that my fourth grade class in Bloomingdale School has been writing to about 30 local soldiers sent into active duty since October. Many of them are friends or relatives of my students. The Bloomingdale School community is part of the Saranac Lake Central Schools. Our writing project helps the children feel like they can stay connected with the soldiers and be of help to their friends and family at this time.
Sincerely, Ms. Abbott-Jones
April 2, 2004
Dear Mike Mader,
How are you doing down there? Are you working a lot? Today is
Sincerely, Jazzmyn T.
P.S. Happy Easter.
Dear Uncle Mike,
I hope you're thinking of your family. Shawn, Scotty, Brand and me and your two sisters and your mother all miss you. We all want you to come home safe from Iraq and we wish you good luck.
Your nephew John and the other three
Dear Mike Mader,
How is it there? Its finally spring. We had some nice weather. So how are you doing ? Do you like it down there? I've been thinking about you. So what's your job? I am going to my friend Chelsea's house tomorrow. I am doing spring cleaning with my friend Kayla. We're going to listen to music. Do you miss your family?
Sincerely, Ashley
Dear Jim Law,
Finally it is spring and the snow is melting. Our spring vacation is tomorrow. We have no school for two weeks. Over spring vacation I will be spring cleaning and playing with my friend Ashley. I will miss you.
Your friend, Kayla Baker
Dear Eric Olson,
I hope you know how Garth is. If you don't he is fine. Evan is fine too. Your entire family misses you very much. my family hopes you come home safely.!
Sincerely, Shawnee
Dear Mr. Jeremy Nuggent,
How have you been doing? We just finished making the Erie Canal and we just finished our reports. Do you have any dogs, or cats,? We are still thinking of you. We miss you. My friend Ashley is coming to my house tomorrow and my friend Brook is coming to my house today.
Your friend, Chelsea
Dear Mr. Mike Canty,
Do you remember me, Dajon Buckley? You are John Premo's soldier to write to. John and I are best friends. I have a joke that I made up.
What do you get when you come across a cat and a dog?
( a catdog)
Sincerely, Dajon
Dear Jeremy Nuggent,
I hope you are safe in Iraq. My name is Cory. I am 9 years old and my birthday is February 9th 1994. When is your birthday? By the way I have a 14 year old brother named Dan, two sisters, Angie and April. Angie is 21 and April is 24. I have a dad named Tom and a mom named Debra. I have a dog named Stormy because we got him in the ' 98 ice - storm. He is a golden retriever. He can do tricks like shake and roll - over. Do you have a dog? If so what kind of breed is it? Like I said before I hope you stay safe in Iraq.
Sincerely, Cory
Dear Jim Law,
I hope you have not forgot about me. Everything is fine here. How are you? Is it a cool experience going to a different country? By the way I saw your son a couple days ago he was riding his bike. If you get the chance write back. Bye.
Your friend Ray
Dear Uncle Jimmy,
Guess what, I graduated from school!
April fools, did I get you?
The snow is mostly gone and you can see the grass. Easter's coming soon. Are you going to be here? Write me any time you can because I know how busy you are, and I'm hoping you and all the solders come home safely.
Love Kassandra
Dear Joe Fisher,
How is it up there? It is foggy up here and it keeps coming and going. But other than that its nice out. After tomorrow we have 2 weeks off. Well, bye.
Sincerely, Melody Hayes
Dear Joe Fisher,
I been thinking about you. What do you do at Iraq? Can you tell me please. I really really really miss you? Please remember me! I hope you have a good Easter. I hope you hear from your family on Easter.
Sincerely, Katlyne C.
Dear Eric Olsen,
How are you doing? I got a monkey with a chair stuck to it! April
Your Friend, Sam
Dear Mathew Zimmerman,
I like writing to you. My sister was in the Army but she hurt her
Sincerely, Marissa S.
February 24, 2004
Dear Mike Mader,
I really wanted to write to you sooner, but I couldn't because I was too busy with work and homework and the E.L.A.s. Well, what is it like down there? Is it hot or cold? Well, got to go. Just writing to say hi and hear how you're doing. Bye.
Sincerely, Jazzmyn T.
Dear Uncle Jimmy,
I hope you are keeping yourself safe. And I just want to let you
know that I'm behind you all the way. I love you so much. But no matter what happens, I love you anyway. I'm turning 11 this year on May 9. Hope you have good luck down in Iraq. Don't tell any of our family members, but you're the best uncle in the whole world! I hope you have good luck this year and forever. Hope you can write back. Oh, Casey Reardon might ask you my address. You can tell him it. I love yah!
Your niece, Kailyn
Dear Uncle Jimmy,
Guess who! It's me, Kassandra! I was at Kailyn's picnic last year.
I just want to say good luck in Iraq. I miss you and still love you. Are you coming home for Valentines Day because I'm in the parade and if you're here I hope to see you again. I'll never forget you because your a great person. You can write me any time you can ok,because I know how busy you are. Bye.
Dear Uncle Mike Canty,
Your three nephews, John, Shawn, and Scott and your family all wish you good luck.
We all miss you.
We all hope you come home safe.
Your nephew, john
Dear Mike,
I am Dajon. I think you know John Premo, your nephew. I am John's friend. You're going to be my soldier that I write to. I hope you're safe in Iraq.
Sincerely, Dajon
Dear Mr. Joe Fisher,
Hi! How are you? Is it warm or snowing there? It is cold and snowing here. Are you coming home for Valentins day? If you do, I hope you have a good one.
Sincerely, Melody
Dear Mr. Joe Fisher,
Hi. How are you doing? Heard that you guys are going to Iraq. Pretty surprising, isn't it. I have been thinking about you for a long time. I hope you have a good time in Iraq. Have fun. Please have fun and remember me. I am 9 years old.
Sincerely, Katlyne C
Dear Erik Olson,
A couple of days ago, Garth went skiing. I dont now where, but he had fun. I hope you get to come home safely.
Sincerely, Shawnee
Dear Jim Norman,
I hear you're going to Iraq. I wish you the best of luck. My class and I hope all of the troops come back safely.
Your friend, Jack
Dear Matthew Zimmirman,
I hope you do a good job in Iraq. Hope you come back healthy. How is your family? I am 10 years old. My B-day was two months ago. Well, I hope you have a good time.
Your friend, Marissa S.
Dear Mr. Jeremy Nuggent,
I hope that you and everybody does a good job in Iraq. We are still thinking of you. I am 10 years old. I wish you were here
right now. We just finished our ELA tests. Good luck.!
Sincerely, Chelsea
Dear Eric Olsen,
Everything is o.k. here in Saranac Lake! It's almost Valentines Day, and our class is having a party. I can't go because I'm getting my braces tightened and I'll be in Plattsburgh for the day. An orchestra came to our school today. How is it in Iraq? How is your family doing? How are Garth and Evan doing?
Your friend, Sam
Dear Jeremy Nuggent,
I hope you stay safe in Iraq. I wish you luck on the trip to Iraq.
By the way, I'm Cory. I'm 9 years old, and my birthday is on February 9th. I hope you come home healthy.
Sincerely, Cory
Dear Casy Reardon,
I hope things are going ok down there. I have alot of respect for you guys down there. I'm behind you all the way. Hope you are
keeping your self safe. I'm turning 11 on May 9th this year .Good luck. Hope you can write back. If you don't know my addres ask my uncle Jimmy Law. Thanks so much.
Your friend, Kailyn
Dear Dustin Anderson,
Hope you remember me and I hope you're doing well. By the way, I am nine years old. I hope your family is doing well. Please come back healthy.
Sincerely, Tyler S.
Hi Jim Law,
We are proud of what you are doing for our country. We will miss you. I hope you will remember me. We hope you come back safe.
Your friend, Raymond


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Sun City Palm Desert - Near Main Clubhouse in Palm Desert
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
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- rates (USD) $ 1,400 - $ 3,500 / month
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Sun City - DEL WEBB - Palm Desert **On Champagne!**
TOMMY BAHAMA Style Furnished
* Jensen Model
* 2 Bedrooms PLUS Convertible DEN
* New Carpets
* Living Room - W/NEW Flat Panel TV - Formal Dining - Plantation Shutters
* Dining Seats 6
* Kitchen W/ Good Counter Space Loads of cabinets
* Breakfast Area
* Master Suite - W/ KING bed & TV - Water Tube Bed, Fabulous, Past Renters Say "Best Bed They Ever Slept In"
* Master Bathroom- New TV - W/ Walk in Shower - Walk In Closet - Dual Sinks
* 2nd Bedoorm W/ Queen Bed
* 2nd Bathroom (Tub/Shower)
* Den/Office W/Hide A Bed Sofa
* UNLIMITED Telephone Calling Plan USA
* Internet Connection
* Comfortably Furnished ala Tommy Bahama Style
* North/Western Beautiful Grassy Back Yard
* Patio & Overhang
* Patio Set & Hammock
* Laundry Room (Washer & Dryer)
* Pest Control Monthly Service Included
* 2 Car Garage
* Close to Main Clubhouse
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Sun City Palm Desert by DEL WEBB/PULTE
** 3 Amazing Clubhouses
** 3 Outdoor Pools - 1 Indoor Pool (Salt Water)
** 2 State Of The Art GYMS
** Tennis Courts
** 2 Public GOLF Courses
** GATED/Guarded Community
** Indoor Walking Track
** Hiking Trails
** Library
** Restaurants
** Computer "LAB"
** Over 70 Chartered Clubs To Enjoy
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This is paradise for those 55+... golf, walk, hike, swim, tennis, bike, aerobic's, yoga, pilate, dance, play cards, here we go travel club, join theatre group, sing, join leaded glass, knit, sew, paint, ceramic's, learn more about computer use, library, SOLO club, so much more, all this within walls of gated with guard community. Close to casinos, restaurants, shopping, theatres, The River, El Paseo. Freeway nearby, take a quick drive to LA, San Diego, Arizona. Your decision as to how active you wish to be & activities you wish to join & enjoy. See you soon!
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Prime Season $3400 P/M - Dec/Jan/Feb (Reserved 2015, subject to payment in full by 11/1/14) Owner occupies March & April
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"I am a HEALER too"
I was so amazed by this book and now relistening to this book makes me want to get back to my roots if you understand how to work with your senses/vibes and realize that some people are true HEALERS. The characters in this story are truly unforgettable. The narrator was just perfect and made me feel as if I was truly a part of this story. Overall I think this is one of the best southern old history classics that I needed to hear in order for me to understand myself and where my people come from. I have always been told by people since i was a young child that I just know things and when I start telling people whats gonna happen and it finally happens and they see it but they had already heard the story before it happens people are so amazed and they just cling to you. I would have never expected that this author is white but truth be told color doesn't matter when someone is trying to tell a compelling story. I would recommend this book during Black History month. I never realized that back in slave days OPIUM was just like the crack epidemic today. Once you read this book I think it will open doors to how to not ignore feelings with in yourself and help you re examine who you really are and what powers you hold and how to make those powers work for you. It may not be supernatural but simply a way to expand your mind.
"Selling your soul for entertainment and money"
I simply love the way that KiKi Swinson can put a story together. This book was a wonderful example of story telling and it captured my attention. Today's audience is so into the drama of things that happen on television, we never realize what happens during the taping of shows like Real Houswives, Basketball Wives and television shows like wife swap can have a major impact on the characters real lives. When we watch these shows we see what kind of people these are, you can only play a role for so long and after enough time goes by true character gets revealed. The grass isn't always greener or maybe it is with some folks. I always ask myself is the money worth me opening up my life to world. This book was a great of example of how money can ruin what you have to live for. In this book I found myself loving and hating the characters. My favorite thus far was was Trice and it's not just because I am a Trice myself but because the title of the book says it all "Wife Extraordinaire" and that is exactly what she is. The narrators did an excellent job bringing life and action to their words. This book actually helped open my mind to what would I do if I were in each of the characters shoes. I even asked my fiancee those "what if" questions to see if he would do the same thing that Troy did throughout the story. This is a great read and 2 thumbs up to Miss Kiki for this book right here.
"Different than I thought"
I thought this story was going to be freaky deaky, sweat drenching, explicit to the max filled with sexual scenes that would take my mind to different levels. That's what I wanted and expected but that definately is not what this book was about. I am a lil disappointed but it was a reasonable story. I wasn't too intrigued by this book, not saying it wasn't good but I guess I wanted the RAW Hardcore raunchy explicit uncut version. Don't judge me that's just how I like my books. Bahni Turpin was phenominal with this read though, her voice is so assertive and live. Not a bad book, there was a lot going on around each and every corner. A lot of revelations that came to light within this book. This book just wasn't for me.
"Dirty Indeed"
I realized how much I love the author Jennifer Luckett her stories are so captivating and keep your mind going and you don't want to stop. What I loved about this audio was the performance the narrator was dabombdotcom. My favorite person in the book was Mr. Sam the nosey neighbor because he was the true definition of a horny old man. This story had many twists and turns where you never knew what was to happen next. Prince and Nicole's relationship and how they came to be together was a wonderful part of this story. It was different because they were loyal to one another from beginning to the end. One thing you will learn throughout this book is that loyalty means nothing in the streets and money talks. This book helped me realize that people do the craziest things and really no one knows nobody. Renegade was dirty oh so dirty and to the people who get in to this story will understand what I mean, all I can say is he took Dirty to a whole other level. Great story!
I guess I like drama and twists and turns, that is the only reason the rating is so low because this book was not my cup of tea. There really wasn't anything that grasped my attention to make me wanna to stay tuned in this book. It took me about a week to finish this listen. It was like watching a daily soap opera and it takes a minute for the story to take off and get into. This just wasn't the book for me it would better suite a grandma or my mother. Not too much drama, just a little everyday type of conflict and a good clean story about regular ordinary kind of people.
"This is a book for younger readers"
This was a different type of read only because I had to readjust my mind to a younger generation mind frame because kids these days weren't raised like I was. Mercedes was the true definition of spoiled rotten. This book wasn't bad it just seemed like the characters like Mercedes and Maria were naive and very passive and had no type of sense whatsoever they just did and thought what they were told. The story wasn't bad it just seemed to have a lapse of time from birth to teenager for Mercedes and unanswered questions regarding differnt charcters we met like Hazel and Chino. This performance wasn't bad and the voice matched the characters. All in all this story was for younger audience but I will read another book from this author. I do like how the book ended.
"Paris in love SAY WHAT?"
I liked this book it was very suspenseful and helped me understand how Paris become the bad chick that we know her to be in other books. I love her loyalty to her family and you can tell she has always been loyal to her family even in the midst of her being in love. She is still a super freak and willing to do what she has to do to get the job done. The narrator brought life and emotion to this book. I was able to feel the suspense and fight in the words that were used and this author duo worked together very well. I will give this book two thumbs up and will continue to read Carl Weber and Eric Pete books. I am still amazed that Paris found love.
"I was not impressed"
This collection of short stories were really a hott mess. I think the theme I took from all these stories were little girls becoming women way before they were ready, and the men that did them wrong and the people they had to kill to find themselves. Although the stories were long and drawn out I can respect that the authors did their best in writing them. The narrators were pretty good but the stories could have been a lot better. I will not put these authors down but I will be watching to see how well their skills will develop. But to sum it all up "I'm not impressed".
"Let the cat out of the bag!"
I am so excited to be introduced to this author and I will definitely be a supporter for this one. This book had my mind reeling and trying to define what a true ride or die chick is. Sparkle is the main chic in this book who is trying to know her place when it comes to her man. The things she goes through and puts up with from her man Sayveon are only things that a woman who really loves a man would do. I think what I like most was that Mississippi was the setting in this book and because I know that things like this really happen in the Sip my interest was peaked. Sayveon also gets a reality check that opens the door to his relationship with his folks while growing up. I enjoyed listening to the story unfold and seeing the path each character will take. I am ready for the next book to see what will happen to each characters life and how life experiences may or may not change them. this was a good book with a good narrator that will hold your attention.
"No more chances boo"
I bought this book in hopes that I could change my mind about this author and all I can say is that I will not buy another book by JD Mason. The story started off introducing too many people, so all through the story your like ummmm who is doing what to whom damn I'm lost so let me go back and listen again so I can get it whats going on. NO INDEED THIS IS NOT AN AUTHOR FOR ME.
"Not as good as the Intro book THE PRADA PLAN"
Although I enjoyed this book I found it unbelievable only because so much happens at the beginning and all the way to the end. Leah is a bad seed and I now understand her thought pattern and the reason why she is truly crazy and out to get Disaya. This book should have been named Prada Plan 2 a bad seed knows all evil. Leah is insane but yet so crafty and conniving. All this to destroy Disaya but at the end of the day only the best will survive and she will get the family she fought so hard to have. I am a Disaya fan from jump, she sounds weak in the beginning but eventually she gets on her game in order for her to survive. Just bought PP3 and can't wait to unveil the next part of this story.
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Steve's wife and children were in favor of surgery, Isaacson told 60 Minutes, in an interview that will air this Sunday.
"I've asked [Jobs why he didn't get an operation then] and he said, 'I didn't want my body to be opened...I didn't want to be violated in that way,'" Isaacson recalls. So he waited nine months, while his wife and others urged him to do it, before getting the operation, reveals Isaacson.
Asked by Kroft how such an intelligent man could make such a seemingly stupid decision, Isaacson replies, "I think that he kind of felt that if you ignore something, if you don't want something to exist, you can have magical thinking...we talked about this a lot," he tells Kroft. "He wanted to talk about it, how he regretted it....I think he felt he should have been operated on sooner."
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Tulemar Resort-Private Beach-Sleeps 9-Ocean Views in Manuel Antonio/Quepos
- bedrooms 4
- baths 4½
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Villa
- community Tulemar Gardens
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Villa Kiskadee
Villa Kiskadee is a beautiful, three level, four suite, Tropical Modern style home with pool, located in Tulemar Gardens. It is perched on a large, private, estate sized lot and has spectacular and dramatic ocean views; without a doubt, some of the best in the area! The house has two master suites; one with a king, the other two queen beds. It has two guest suites; one with two queen beds and the other has two twin beds. (9 guests max please) Each suite is complete with bath, terrace and ocean views. There are indoor and outdoor dining areas plus a huge modern kitchen. Due to its secluded location, the house is visited daily by monkeys, sloths and toucans!
Villa Kiskadee is located in Tulemar and that is exactly where you want to be in Manuel Antonio. It is the only gated and secure 33 acre resort development in Manuel Antonio with its own private beach. There are nature and hiking trails leading thru the jungle areas complete with plaques describing trees and vegetation. The private beach is perfect for swimming and snorkeling and has free lounge chairs, umbrellas, sea kayaks, and boogie boards for all guests to use. Food and beverage service is available! You can walk 5 minutes down the hill to the beach and either walk back up or take the resort shuttle. Tulemar is located in the heart of Manuel Antonio, within walking distance to the best restaurants and fun bars. The national park is just minutes down the street. A rental car is not necessary. We can even arrange a private chef.
One of the things our guests rave about the most, is the unexpected and unrivaled service they received during their stay at Villa Kiskadee from Mauricio, their own personal butler. Mauricio, a native of Costa Rica, graduated from ULACIT university with a business degree and then spent three years in the US working and studying English. After his time in the US, he returned to Costa Rica to work in banking and hospitality, learning the high level of service required to excel in both industries. He takes pride in knowing what guests expect staying in a luxury vacation rental, and utilizes his extensive network of local contacts to fulfill all our guests' wishes. You can feel comfortable at Villa Kiskadee knowing that whatever you need during your stay will be taken care of by Mauricio. From transportation to the house from San Jose, to tours, activities, restaurant reservations, spa services and even surf lessons, Mauricio handles it all.
villa rental amenities
- air-conditioning
- hair dryer
- local maps
- towels provided
- laundry soap
- restaurant dining guide
- shampoo
- soaps basic
- telephone
- linens provided
- daily maid service
- alarm clock
- local activities guide
- massage
- private chef
- concierge
- activities guide
- paper towels
- ceiling fans
- toilet paper
- accept credit card
- microwave
- refrigerator
- cooking utensils
- clothes dryer
- ice maker
- dish washer
- washing machine
- 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1 - Jetted Tub, Toilet
Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Jetted Tub
Bathroom 3 - Jetted Tub, Toilet
Bathroom 4 - Toilet, Jetted Tub
Bathroom 5 - Toilet
- 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 9 people
- Bedroom 1 - 1 King
Bedroom 2 - 2 Queen
Bedroom 3 - 2 Queen
Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin/ Single
- satellite or cable
- stereo system
Internet Access:
- wireless broadband
- internet access
Communication / Internet:
- cell phone
- unscreened porch/lanai
- garden
- terrace
- barbecue
- gated community
- outdoor grill
- balcony
- parking
- outdoor grill gas
- walkway to water
- kayak
- porch/lanai
- patio stone/concrete
Swimming Pools:
- private pool
- outdoor pool
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
activities and attractions in Manuel Antonio/Quepos Costa Rica
Local Activities:
- golf
- swimming
- horseback riding
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- sailing
- walking
- fishing
- surfing
Onsite Services:
- housekeeper included
Onsite Equipment:
- telescope
- beach chairs
- beach towels
- binoculars
- ATM/bank
- rain forests
- botanical garden
- fitness center
- hospital
- marina
- groceries
Leisure Activities:
- beachcombing
- deepsea fishing
- hiking
- sight seeing
- snorkeling
- jet skiing
- rafting
- gambling casinos
- bird watching
- whitewater rafting
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
- scenic drives
- zoo
- waterfalls
- restaurants
Nearby Services:
- medical services
- massage therapist
Notes: Free use of sea kayaks, boogie boards, snorkeling equipment, beach lounges and umbrellas on our beach! Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Due to safety concerns, children under 10 may require a waiver
vacation rental rates
All rates are plus 3% resort fee.
Dec-Aug ...................... $6,000/week
Sep-Nov ...................... $4,500/week
Christmas Week............ $12,000/week
New Year's Week........... $12,000/week
Easter Week....................$7,500/week
Thanksgiving Week...........$6,500/week


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This colorful statue depicts Buddha in the earth-touching position, symbolic of his resistance against all earthly desires. Place this Buddha in your home for gentle inspiration whenever you study his calm, meditative form. This resin statue measures 12.5 inches high and weighs about 2.5 pounds. Intended for indoor use. Made in China. Visible scuffs, scratches and other superficial discoloration may be visible as an intentional design style.
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Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Sumiton Church of God. The Rev. Martin Taylor and the Rev. Freddie Bryant will officiate. Burial will follow at New Horizon Memorial Gardens. Visitation is Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle T. Cummings; parents, Gus and Edith Hayes; and her brothers, Wallace and Dick Hayes.
Survivors include her children, Larry W. Cummings and his wife Gail of Dora, Stacy Payne and her husband Tom of Bagley and Eugene Hicks and his wife Shirley of Dora; grandchildren, Adam Cummings, Amanda Cummings Bates and her husband Alan, Kaitie Cummings, Kaleb Cummings, Mallory Payne and Bryan Payne; great-grandchildren, Addison and Kenslee Cummings; brothers, Clarence Hayes and his wife Iris and Mike Hayes and his wife Nancy; sister, Wanda Burroughs and her husband Joe; sister-in-law, Evola Hayes; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
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Rating: Flava Review: The app is a combination of scrapbook, journal, and calendar all in one. It gives you a place for everything and keeps everything in one place. Consider this app an Internet-connected, multimedia diary and you've got the general idea. You can write notes, take pictures, mark locations, … Read the Full Story →
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It's that time of year again. That's right folks, it's fashion week! No, I didn't know either. Fortunately though, someone at Apple is far more on the ball than me and has seen fit to launch their latest App Store category – 'On the Catwalk: Apps to survive fashion week'. … Read the Full Story →
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DJ Prostyle of New York City's Power 105.1 celebrated his birthday in true hip-hop fashion last night (April 30) at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square. The radio jock chose to party with hundreds of fans and even shared his gift with them -- performances by 2 Chainz, Miguel, Ne-Yo, Sean Paul and Omarion.
Carlos Santana gained worldwide fame with his millennial albums 'Supernatural' and 'Shaman,' respectively. The legendary guitarist has a great knack for collaborating with the right artist to create fantastic songs. This time around, Santana taps Miguel for the guitar-driven ballad, 'Indy.'
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Chemical Analysis 101: Measurement Of Consituents In Food ProductsSource: Thermo Scientific Product Inspection
While having conversations with some of our representatives around the world there seems to be, in some cases, a lack of knowledge as to what primary methods the food industry presently uses to determine certain constituents and the TEV (Total Existing Variance) or lab precision of those primary methods. I will also touch on the accreditation of the methods that are discussed which is important.
Dairy foods are somewhat unique in the measurement of fat as the fat molecule or globule takes a special process to extract for the determination of the content of fat in a sample. Methods used are the Gerber method along with the more automated method using the basic premises, Mojonnier, are the primary methods approved by IDF (International Dairy Federation) NCIMS (National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments, a US regulatory group associated with the FDA) and AOAC (Association of Official Analytical Chemists). The method uses ether extraction to separate the fat from the other constituents in the milk which takes several steps and from 15-20 minutes for a complete analysis. Most laboratories will have many tests run at once so the technician is processing new samples as the other samples are running through the hydrolysis. Accuracy or TEV for milk from skim or almost 0 fat to approximately 4% butterfat is 0.01%-0.02%. Cream at 40% fat the TEV would be around 0.2%-0.4%.
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There are 44,000 children in the Cleveland district currently. Mr. Lanci wants to implement a policy in support of education using an initiative he speaks about titled The Project Love Model. This model would create mentorship programs between Cleveland city employees, and children within the Cleveland City schools.
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Richard Howard was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 13, 1929. He received his BA from Columbia University in 1951 and studied at the Sorbonne as a Fellow of the French Government.
He is the author of numerous volumes of poetry, including Trappings: New Poems (Turtle Point Press, 1999); Like Most Revelations: New Poems (1994); Selected Poems (1991); No Traveller (1989); Findings (1971); Untitled Subjects (1969), for which he received the Pulitzer Prize; and Quantities (1962). He has published more than 150 translations from the French, including works by Gide, Giraudoux, Cocteau, Camus, De Beauvoir, De Gaulle, Breton, Robbe-Grillet, Barthes, Cioran, Claude Simon, Stendhal, and Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal, for which he received the 1983 American Book Award for translation. He is also the author of Alone with America: Essays on the Art of Poetry in the United States since 1950, which was first published in 1969 and expanded in 1980. In 1994 he edited the Library of America edition of the Travel Writings of Henry James, and in 1995 The Best American Poetry.
His honors include the Levinson Prize, the Harriet Monroe Memorial Prize, the National Institute of Arts and Letters Literary Award, the Ordre National du Mérite from the French government, and the PEN Translation Medal, as well as fellowships from the Academy of American Poets, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the MacArthur Foundation. He was President of PEN American Center (1979-80) and Poet Laureate of New York State (1994-96). Howard formerly held teaching positions at the Whitney Humanities Center at Yale, where he was the Luce Visiting Scholar in 1983, and at the University of Houston from 1987 to 1997. He served as the poetry editor of The Paris Review and Western Humanities Review.
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There will be another new champion of the Admiral Austrian Basketball Bundesliga as WBC Raiffeisen Wels swept title holders Oberwart Gunners in the first round of the playoffs while the top three seeds all regained home court advantage after game one losses.
For the fifth straight year, the Austrian champion was unable to defend its crown as Gunners join Allianz Swans Gmunden in 2008, BSC Raiffeisen Fürstenfeld Panthers in 2009, Wels in 2010, and Swans again in '11. The last repeat champion was Gmunden, who won three straight titles beginning in 2005, a run that ended Kapfenberg's four-year run from 2001 to 2004.
Wels finished their 3-0 sweep of the fifth-seeded Gunners as Ali Farokhmanesh drained a three-pointer at the buzzer for an 83-80 win in Oberwart. Farokhmanesh, who scored a game-high 21 points including five three-pointers, knows a thing or two about big triples: It was his long ball that allowed number nine seed Northern Iowa to knock off overall number one seed Kansas in the second round of the 2010 NCAA tournament.


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Like wideouts, rookie tight ends rarely make an impact as their game is twofold, serving not only as a receivers but as blockers. Their learning curve is a bit different from wideouts, which some fantasy owners fail to realize. I remember a "duh" moment and telling a friend that tight ends aren't just used as big men who run routes, they block, too! Quite the concept, he thought. I'll add that my friend was from a foreign country, but it was still funny!
Do any rookie tight ends have the potential to make an impact?
One note and an important one: I took the time to read and review Pro Football Weekly's 2011 Draft Preview — no, really, I did! Understanding a player's role, his skills and the team around him always gives you an edge over your fellow owners because you understand the bigger picture. The Draft Preview gives you everything you need on a rookie's strengths and weaknesses entering the league.
Although I've written a few sentences on the pros and cons of each rookie listed, you should check out the book as that's where I garnered the information. I've been buying the Draft Preview every year since my career in the industry began. Surprisingly, you can still find it in some bookstores. It's also a great reference book, but if you choose not to go that route, PFW also has a great draft prospects section on its site, as well.
Kyle Rudolph, Vikings
The problem with Rudolph is that Visanthe Shiancoe is the starter and a pass-catching tight end. Rudolph will eventually be a solid tight end, but right now, he's going to have to learn how to play the game.
Rudolph is a solid tight end, coming in at 6 feet 6 1/8 inches, 259 pounds. He has a strong work ethic, is mentally tough and will play through pain. He can find the open area in coverage, is graceful with his adjustments and is a mismatch in the red zone. However, he doesn't have elite speed, needs to work on his blocking skills and was only an average producer throughout his college career.
Rudolph is not being taken in fantasy drafts, and for good reason. He's a bit raw and playing behind a proven fantasy starter. Rudolph has skills, so if Shiancoe gets hurt, there's an opportunity here. However, will he pick up enough of the offense to be able to make an impact? He has looked lost at times and, because of that, don't draft him but watch how he grows during the season just in case.
Lance Kendricks, Rams
There's good news here as Kendricks is going to see time on the field. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels uses the TE position as an offensive weapon. Not like an Antonio Gates or Jason Witten, but Kendricks did see seven targets in the first exhibition game. There's no doubt he has talent, and he'll need it as McDaniels is not afraid to send him downfield.
Kendricks is solid at 6 feet 2 7/8 inches, 243 pounds. He has great hands, attacks the ball and has outstanding athletic and movement skills. He can stretch a seam and escape linebackers. He's a willing blocker, a good competitor and is versatile as he's able to line up in many positions. He needs to add some bulk, though, to handle some of the bigger defensive ends. He can improve his route running and may need some time to adjust to the NFL.
The team plans on creating mismatches with Kendricks and TE Michael Hoomanawanui. Kendricks' size alone will give a secondary fits in trying to bring the big man down. This is a shift in philosophy, because the Rams have not had a worthy fantasy tight end since I started working in the industry in 1997! Kendricks' ADP (average draft position) is as the 25th tight end taken, 209th overall, the final rounds in most drafts. In larger leagues, I have no problem taking him as my second tight end, but why? You're better off using the waiver wire to grab him if he shows improvement. Great potential, but let it play out.
Julius Thomas, Broncos
Thomas is supposedly going to contribute this year, but remember this is a John Fox team. Fox, as a head coach has always teased us with potential at the position. Forgotten players such as Jeff King and Dante Rosario did show fantasy promise at times in their career but were never consistent on a run-first team. That stated, Thomas is having a solid camp and is surprising everyone. That shouldn't come as a surprise as he's an ex-basketball player, and hoops guys tend to be athletic and shine at times.
Thomas is 6 feet 4 5/8 inches, 246 pounds. He's athletic and is fluid, with natural hands. He has great eye-hand coordination and is explosive. He was a California prep basketball standout; thus, it's no surprise he has leaping ability. However, he's raw, with only one year of football, and rarely blocked.
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The Virginia Attorney General has decided not to appeal a that affirmed the vacation of the sentences and convictions against death row inmate Justin Michael Wolfe.
The state had the option of appealing before the fourth circuit court or to the Supreme Court. Since they decided not to, Prince William County Commonwealth's Attorney Paul Ebert now has 120 days to decide whether to release or retry Wolfe.
Wolfe is now on his way back to the Manassas jail, according to family members. The next step is for the defense to ask for bail.
"I think we're still trying to digest whether or not this is real," said Terri Steinberg, Wolfe's mother. "We've been waiting for this for 11 years—over 11 years."
"No one should sit in isolation for 11 years," she added.
The Fourth Circuit court prosecutors had "inexplicably withheld" evidence that was crucial to Wolfe's defense in the 2001 murder-for-hire trial.
The Chantilly man was convicted and sentenced in 2002 for ordering the murder of his marijuana dealer, Daniel Robert Petrole Jr. of Centreville. The triggerman in the case, Owen Merton Barber IV, testified against Wolfe at trial, but told the Eastern District Court of Virginia in November 2010
The appeals court's decision was in agreement with U.S. District Court Judge Raymond A. Jackson, who that Ebert and Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Richard Conway had resisted giving information to the defense.
"Essentially, in an effort to ensure that no defense would be 'fabricated,' Ebert and Conway's actions served to deprive Wolfe of any substantive defense in a case where is his life would rest on the jury's verdict," Jackson wrote.
A call to Paul Ebert was not immediately returned.
Steinberg said she was pleased at the prospect of possibly getting her son home, but that justice had not been served by incarcerating him.
"Really, my heart breaks for the Petrole family ... for 11 years, they did not know the truth," Steinberg said.
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More than 30 people were arrested for underage drinking at a party in Vanderburgh County early Sunday morning.
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Charges related to furnishing alcohol to minors are still pending as officers continue their investigation.
Excise police say all of those charged Sunday morning will appear in Vanderburgh Misdemeanor Court in December.
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An appeal to the UK Border Agency - re-evaluate your assessment of evidence regarding the financial threshold
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This broke up my relationship, my ex has a daughter and is now living in London which I deem the only place where this threshold makes sense. Though I don't earn enough to meet the governments requirements, I do earn enough to support her and her daughter and I have enough saved up for a deposit on a house so she never would have been dependant on the state but we still did not meet this unfair financial threshold, it does not reflect the average person across the UK, it reflects London, I see this financial threshold as very narrow minded. I will be voting for Lib Dems next time as apparentley they blocked Theresa May from making the the financial threshold £40,000
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Remember what you used to do in the pre-smart phone era when you were waiting for someone?
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NASA once again has its eyes set on the moon. The launch of LADEE (The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer) spacecraft is expected for Friday night around 10:35 CDT from the Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Virginia. The LADEE is attached atop a brand new Minotaur V rocket which is the debut mission for the Orbital Sciences Corp. booster.
This new mission from NASA is to explore and investigate a long-standing mystery behind lunar dust. The launch shouldn't be delayed because of weather with mostly clear skies and light winds in the forecast for later tonight. The nighttime launch will be visible for millions along the eastern seaboard.
NASA is launching LADEE from Pad 0B of Virginia's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, which is located on the agency's Wallops Flight Facility. It's the first time a moon mission has ever launched from spaceport, but the site was optimum for LADEE's intended spaceflight, NASA officials have said. If LADEE is unable to lift off Friday, the mission has backup launch opportunities between Sept. 7 and10, according to NASA officials.
The $280 million LADEE mission is designed to investigate the mysteries of the moon's thin atmosphere and dust.
The lunar atmosphere is actually representative of the most common known type of atmosphere in the solar system. Some large asteroids, various moons of giant planets and other objects have atmospheres like that of the moon, making LADEE's lunar science mission wide-reaching, NASA scientists have said.
Scientists are hoping to use the probe to hunt for the source of a glow that Apollo astronauts saw on the moon's horizon before sunrise. It's possible that the "streamers" of light seen by the astronauts could have been be caused by tiny particles of dust flying high in the moon's atmosphere and LADEE will look into that hypothesis.
LADEE will also be carrying a special communications demonstration to the moon. The spacecraft will use a laser communications device to possibly communicate with ground controllers at broadband speeds.
This kind of communications test could help scientists and engineers develop new ways to communicate with spacecraft farther into deep space.
You can watch the LADEE launch live on SPACE.com beginning at 9:30 p.m. EDT (0130 GMT), courtesy of NASA TV.
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PFW examines the Falcons as they prepare for the playoffs, identifying the keys to the offense and the defense, a player to watch, and what they have to do to win the Super Bowl.
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Keys to offense: QB Matt Ryan is coming off his first Pro Bowl season, but the running game, led by RB Michael Turner, is still the force driving the Falcons' attack. They have a 12-0 record when they have more than 25 rushing attempts, and all three of their losses in '10 came when they ran the ball 25 times or fewer — Turner was held to 48 rushing yards or fewer in each of the losses. Turner is punishing and tough to bring down, but he benefits from playing behind a physical and gritty offensive line, which also has done a good job of protecting Ryan. He mostly targets Pro Bowlers Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez, and the passing game could struggle to adjust if defenses are able to blanket those two.
Keys to defense: Playing zone coverage and rushing just the front four for the majority of the time worked well for the Falcons throughout the season, but continuing to show the kind of flexibility that they did against the Saints in Week 16 could serve them well. DE John Abraham and DT Jonathan Babineaux are capable of knocking offenses out of rhythm by getting into the backfield without a blitz, but the Falcons came after Saints QB Drew Brees over and over again with extra pass rushers in Week 16, and it proved to be quite effective at times. They most likely will get back to doing what they know best in the playoffs, but offenses know they have to be prepared for a surprise.
Player to watch: Ryan is tough and can take a hit, but he has been sacked a career-high 23 times this season, and the pressure is often coming from his blind side. OLT Sam Baker struggles against speed rushers, and defenses will try to expose that vulnerability in Atlanta's protection.
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Sports and exercise can be fun, but what does one do when an injury gets in the way of safe, comfortable exercise? Better yet, how does one prevent sports-related injuries?
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- The Hogwarts conductor notes that the Hogwarts Express is about to arrive with some special guests and extraordinary students from across the country.
- A VIM, Very Important Muggle, Bill Davis for Universal speaks to the crowd.
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Before taking his trip to deliver gifts Tuesday night, Santa and his singing elves made a quick stop in Fairlawn, New Jersey. Fairlawn police, fire, and town officials are doing 136 random acts of kindness this holiday season.
The number is in honor of fallen Police Officer Mary Ann Collura's shield number. She was killed in the line of duty in 2003.
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The Riverside Rams finally enjoyed a little "home cookin'" on Tuesday.
The Rams, who had not played a home game in three weeks, used a strong fourth quarter to get past the Kettle Falls Bulldogs 49-41. The win, the first in five Northeast A League games, snapped the Rams' seven-game losing streak.
Riverside, which built a 19-point lead (28-9) with 6 minutes left in the third quarter, watched as the Bulldogs staged a relentless rally in the game's final 14 minutes.
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Hi all,
Firstly, I don't seek to cause trouble. This is genuine question, the thought is constantly on my mind.
I know this question is somewhat controversial, but I need to ask maybe I'll feel content after I've heard peoples responses.
People are dying across the world, there are homeless people in every nation, country, you name it. Do you guys think it's ethical to consume x meals per day when there are people struggling to even get a meal, I personally feel it's somewhat wasteful, but that's just me. A friend of mine told me he feels hungry, I don't believe it, 6 meals is far too much - big or small.
I used to train when I was slightly younger, around the age of 18, and this thought never crossed my mind.
Thank you all, I look forward to replies.
Last edited by mob; 04-04-2009 at 09:40 AM.
Let me ask you, do you give away all your posessions besides the clothes on your back, enough food to survive, and a cardboard box to protect you from rain?
If the answer is no, then it fits within your system of values. This is not controversial, it's plain stupid. People waste resources on SO many things, and you pose the question about the consumption of a little food. Do you know how much food is THROWN AWAY in developed countries? Why not post this on an obesity board and see what kind of response you get.
I fail to see how me eating less is going to allow someone in Somalia to not starve.
If the starving Somalian was able to eat 6 meals a day, do you you think for a second he would feel guilty about me not eating?
Either do something about the situation, or don't. But whining because a bunch of iron heads has the unmitigated gall to eat a **** ton of food accomplishes nothing.
I will eat two rib-eyes tonight. One because they taste so damn good and one in honor of all the starving pygmies around the globe.
If things like eating food to accomplish goals of yours makes you feel guilty, I can't imagine the amount of guilt you feel on a day to day basis.
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I completely understand your original post. It is one of the primary reasons why my target weight is a very lean 160 (I'm only 5 foot 6 though so thats still much bigger than I would be if I fasted like a monk all the time ).
I do not think it is morally permissible to consume large quantities of food every day of my life, when as you put it, people are starving across the world. Reducing one's 'footprint' (ie negative impact on the world) is a worthwhile goal. This is a personal view though, I would not think to put down others because they choose to forever bulk and consume thousands more calories than they 'need' to for maintaining a more reasonable weight.
But that said - I do not have goals of deadlifting 600 pounds ever or squatting as much. A person that has that goal and has focused on it would feel much less happy than I if he did not ever reach that. So, its relative to one's goals, honestly (like almost everything in the lifting world is).
At the same time, I feel like I owe it to myself and to the people surrounding me to be the best human I can possibly be. Part of being a good human is to be a strong human. Strength is critical even in our hyper-modern world of gizmos and gadgets. A strong person is still (all things equal) happier than if he were weak. A happier person is a better person to be around and associate with. Thus, gaining strength has indirect positive impact on your society (so it is a "Good" in the sense helping others is a Good).
There are other ways you can reduce your negative impact on the world besides consuming less calories. You can start a garden, ride your bike to work instead of drive, engage in hobbies that don't waste resources disproportionately to the pleasure you receive from them, etc etc etc.
So, its not just a black and white thing. There must be a balance in your weight gain. the weight gain must serve a purpose even if that is just to increase your well-being (which again, has indirect benefits to your society which may offset the negative impact of the required consumption of X more grams of protein than you would need at a lower weight).
I'm curious how this will go here. I hope for some intelligent responses but OP don't be surprised if there is a good bit of immature insults thrown in there. WBB is not the most open-minded internet forum you will ever browse . You must realize here that people have quite different goals than you do (at least the goals you seem to have relative to your OP). I hope people can keep their heads cool and discuss this issue reasonably. Its a legitimate issue to think about even if you decide to continue consuming the same amount of calories you always do to gain.
Last edited by samadhi_smiles; 04-04-2009 at 12:11 PM.
Wow. You really think that it is morally wrong to consume a lot of food? Obesity may be morally wrong. Eating to achieve a goal is not.
Where do you guys get your guilt trips from? Is Al Gore selling them on a website somewhere?
You do realize that the plastic in your keyboard carry's about a 1000 year longer "footprint" than me eating 6-8 big meals a day for 40 years, right?
What is your moral position on your raping of the environment via blind support of the plastics industry as opposed to the eating of 100% biodegradable food?
did you even read my post? relative to my own goals getting to a point where I am consuming 5k+ calories a day is morally incorrect because that sort of consumption is not necessary given my goals. It would personally just be an ego stroke to gain that much weight. Your goals might very well be different.
Whether obesity is morally incorrect depends on so many factors. There are compulsive eating disorder theories that would describe the obese person as literally out of control. If thats true, then you cannot hold the person morally responsible (it would be like holding an insane person responsible for what they do when they see a monster running at them).
My keyboard is pretty necessary to what I do (writing). So, I justify the waste of materials because the means justify the ends (my work being published which I like to think has a positive effect on society ). Anyways, thats offtopic.
Last edited by samadhi_smiles; 04-04-2009 at 01:18 PM.
Anyhow, worrying about how much one eats with respect to the starving pygmies in New Guinea is about as pointless as worrying about the amount of petroleum byproducts used to construct a computer keyboard. I am sorry my use of the absurd to make a point was lost on you.
What about your consumption of anabolic steroids to reach a goal you could easily reach without? There are AIDS patients who are poor and would likely benefit from them.
Or all the money you blow on pot (unless you grow it)? You could give that to the poor starving kids around the world. You live in Atlanta, do you take MARTA to work everyday or do you own a car? What about all the rock climbing and biking you do? Think about all the extra calories you have to consume to support that kind of strenuous cardio. If you just sat on your couch all day, you could donate all the food you would have consumed to those poor starving kids. It simply isn't fundamentally consistent to say that eating food to get big is unethical but taking steroids and a slew of other drugs to acheive similar results is ok.
I guess my point is that we all spend our money on things that aren't necessary to our survival and we all have goals that are above and beyond simple subsistance. You say you want to be 160lbs, which requires 15 lbs. of weight gain. Why is 15lbs. ethical, but 150 lbs. not? They are both unneeded overconsumption. Saying that one piece of overconsumption is unethical but other types of overconsumption are ok is not consistent.
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If I choose not to eat somehting today it's not going to be shipped off to country that is starving.
BUT, think of it this way.
By me consuming I put countless people to work. Let take for instance something simple like an egg.
This is a list of all the people I employee directly and indirectly.
-The chicken farmer that raises the chickens
-The workers on the chicken farm
-The guy that supplies the chicken feed - also the farmer of the feed, workers, etc
-The breeder of the chickens, his workers
-The trucking companies to transport the eggs, and feed
-The countless companies that make the machines needed on the chicken farm, the feed company, and the trucking company
-The mechanics that fix the machines, and trucks
-The company that supplies the packaging for the eggs, and all their suppliers
-The store that sells the eggs
The list can go on and on and on.
Also this should be in Gen Chat.
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ok dude
take her easy
I have to agree with those that say it's not even a consideration.
As was said before, if we don't consume the food, it's not going to be redistributed to people that need it. You've somehow guilted yourself into believing that you're being selfish. If you were actually taking food from the mouths of starving children, that'd be one thing but you're not. Those pounds of chicken are going to get thrown away. Since a lot of what most of us eat are perishable goods, it's not really feasible to redistribute them to starving nations even if someone wanted to.
It's really not worth that much thought. If you feel guilty about it, collect canned goods for a homeless shelter or something but denying yourself something because other people can't have it is pretty dumb.
If one person can do something, anyone can learn to do it.
Do what you've always done and get what you've always gotten.
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Pro-Choice...ON EVERYTHING.
Ive taken this to heart and decided its the right thing to eat less....
Or not
If I could, I would eat the starving people altogether, transforming into a gelatinous blob that wreaks havoc on society.
I am primarily a bodybuilder, not a PL. Any advice given will be from the primary POV of a bodybuilder, and not a PL.
Less than a half decade lifting, read this - http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow...ing_Primer.htm
facts are: its a cold ,hard world out there...people are starving: yes ....people die needlessly over everything from religion to disease...you can't save em all.....sooo throw an extra steak on the barbie and quit whining about misplaced guilt...I think I'll cook that extra steak and then give it to the dog...just to make a point
This is a useless quote that means nothing but yet defines me as a profound intellect.
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I think you posted this on the wrong forum, LOL
I see where you're coming from, but no, I don't feel guilty. Plenty of reasons in this thread.
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yes ido feel its right for us to consume as much food as we want. we have jobs amnd we earned the money to buy that food. these people struggling to make ends meet need to go back to school and get more money! it pisses me off p[eople like obama are catering to the poor wastes of society and taking the rich peoples taxes. im a science major in school now, hoping to become a nutritionist. what rewards do i look forward to? yes ill get a decent paycheck but ill also get a bigger tax loss.
sorry just venting.
People complain about obesity in America with over 150 million plus obese people in america.
there are also about 2 billion people living in countries where starvation and malnousihment are serious problems, alot of the countries are run by corrupt governments that use hunger as their main weapon of terror tactics.
me not eating less will not help feed any starving child over in somolia, even as sad as it is, its a true statement
so to quote Chris Rock, "If your one of the few people in this world lucky enough to get your hands on a steak you should bite the **** out of it!!"
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I have a feeling we've had this thread a few times before.
eh, it was close
Last edited by Reko; 04-13-2009 at 12:53 PM.
all this talk of steak makes me hungry for some steak.


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People driving along A442 near Telford had the ending of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince revealed to them on a banner hanging from a bridge. The banner was removed by noon.
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A student at Glen Hills High School tested positive for Tuberculosis. As a result, health officials are taking no chances, offering free tests for students and staff as the high school.
Although TB is pretty common, it's highly contagious. The testing today is not required and those who have already had direct contact with the student have been tested. At this point, school and department of health officials want to make sure that the tuberculosis doesn't spread any further.
"If someone initially tested positive, then we will do another test which will basically encompass a chest x-ray, and if that also turns out to be positive then we will put them on medication, just as a precaution," said Emmitt Walker, Richmond County Department of Health.
"It doesn't mean they have active TB disease, but if they chest x-ray shows that they are positive with the initial skin test then we'll put them on some sort of prophylaxis. If one was to not take advantage of taking the test and they unfortunately came down with active TB and did nothing about it, worst case scenario they could die," said Walker.
If you can't get tested at Glenn Hills HS today then you can always get tested at the Richmond County Department of Health. Last year, 3 students tested positive for Tuberculosis at Butler High School.
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Location: Half Moon Bay, CA
Date Posted: 08/21/2014
Successful eight year established acupuncture practice for sale in beautiful Half Moon Bay, CA. Deemed the happiest, seaside town by Coastal Living magazine, Half Moon Bay is a wonderful and rewarding town to practice Chinese medicine as patients are committed to their health and well-being. This is a very busy practice, with the practitioner seeing 18-20 patients a day, 3-4 days a


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