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With so much going on in Niagara Falls during the Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights, it's sometimes easy to forget that it is first and foremost an illumination festival. In fact, it is one of the premier illumination festivals in North America with more than 120 sparkling displays located along the stunningly beautiful Niagara Parkway, a five-kilometre lighting area known as the Niagara Parks Winter Wonderland as well as in the adjacent tourist districts of Niagara Falls.
Within the Niagara Parks Winter Wonderland, you will see displays that offer a snapshot of Life in Niagara. These feature the award-winning Niagara grape and wine industry, historic 1812 battles and a variety of winter activities such as skating, skiing and ice hockey.
You'll also notice the world's largest illuminated Canadian-American Flag, at three-stories tall it morphs between the Canadian and American flags, in celebration of the nearly 200 years of uninterrupted peace between our two great nations. Other displays include the Zimmerman Fountain display, at two-stories high and over 40 feet wide, its animation gives the effect of a cascading waterfall in brilliant blue and white LED lights; and, of course, a display dedicated to the Festival's lovable characters, The Misty Kids®.
The Niagara Parks Police building also known as The Music Box has its illumination choreographed to festive music. This brilliant demonstration occurs every 15 minutes. Limited parking is available in the loop located in front of the building for your viewing and listening pleasure.
Also, be sure to keep your eye out for favourites like the Snowman Band, the Teddy Bear Parade, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police displays located in front of the Niagara Parks Police building.
Jinju Namgang Yudeung Displays
New this year, the Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights features ornate, hand-painted lantern displays and a stunning Tunnel of Wish Lanterns created by the award-winning Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival of South Korea.
The lantern displays showcase Korean cultural icons including a pagoda, incense burner, a traditional Korean drum, dragons, unicorn lions, and a Pensive Bodhisattva along with a Western favourite – Santa and his reindeer! Most of these displays are found within Queen Victoria Park while the Tunnel of Wish Lanterns is located on the pathway leading to the TD RINK (just on the other side of the round illumination tower). Those located within QVP will be removed the Monday before Christmas to make way for ET Canada's New Year's Eve Niagara Falls concert featuring The Sam Roberts Band, Serena Ryder and Demi Lovato.
The lantern displays are manufactured using steel wire frames, LED lighting and are covered in hand-painted fabric. They are equally captivating in the daylight as well as at night. The fact that they are three-dimensional adds an element that hasn't been part of most of the Festival's existing light displays.
Unicorn Lion Lanterns
The Unicorn Lion, called Haetae in Korean, is an omniscient mythical beast. According to Korean records, Haetae had a lion-like body covered with scales, a horn on its forehead, and a bell in its neck. In Korea (around 1400-1500), Haetae sculptures were built and located in front of the King's palace because they were believed to protect the nation from natural disasters.
Traditional Korean Drum
Korean drums play an important part in traditional Korean music, ranging from folk musicto royal court music. There are a wide variety of shapes and sizes for use both in accompanying other instruments and in special drumming performances. The drum created for the Festival is known as a jwago style of drum (a barrel drum in a wooden frame).
Pensive Bodhisattva
The pensive pose involves a figure that has one leg crossed over a pendant leg, the ankle of the crossed leg rests on the knee of the pendant leg. The elbow of the figure's raised arm rests on the crossed leg's knee while the fingers rest or almost rest on the cheek of the head bent in introspection. The Festival's Pensive Bodhisattva lantern display is based upon the gilt-bronze Maitreya in Meditation designated as the 78th national treasure of Korea and housed at the National Museum of Korea.
Celadon (Cheong-ja) Pitcher Lantern
Though the term "celadon" is somewhat misleading in that it means green, it has become widely accepted as the Western term for the Korean pottery called Cheong-ja in Korean, with the distinctive jade-green color. A Celadon pitcher in the shape of a tortoise (as seen in Queen Victoria Park) is designated as Korean National Treasure No. 96 and enshrined in the National Museum of Korea in Seoul.
Buddhist Temple Bell Lantern
The Korean Buddhist temple bronze bell is not only beautiful in its form, but also well known for its magnificent and peaceful sound. The most celebrated and the biggest temple bell in Korea is the Emille Bell weighing about 25 tons and made in 771 A.D. during the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.-A.D. 935), which is now enshrined in the Gyeongju National Museum. This bell was originally used for gathering people or telling the time but now it is mainly used for morning/evening services and specific Buddhist ceremonies.
Dragon Lanterns
A dragon is a legendary creature that has a snake-like body and two pairs of lizard-type legs. Dragons have been part of East Asian culture for more than 4,000 years. In the religious traditions of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, they have been honored as sources of power and bringers of rain, so being located across from Canada's most famous water – Niagara Falls – is a natural fit. They are commonly said to possess some form of magic or supernatural power.
Women in Traditional Dress Lanterns
Hanbok is the traditional Korean dress. It is often characterized by vibrant colors and simple lines without pockets. It consists of jeogori (a blouse shirt or a jacket) and chima (a wrap-around skirt). Korean women used to wear it all the time, but now they tend to wear it on special occasions such as their weddings and their child's first birthday.
Throughout history, Korea had a dual clothing tradition, in which rulers and aristocrats adopted different kinds of mixed foreign-influenced indigenous styles, while the commoners continued to use a distinct style of indigenous clothing that today is known as Hanbok.
Gold Fish (Korean Folk Art) Lantern
Korean folk art called "Minhwa" consists of paintings of mythical figures and other objects. It was often the work of anonymous craftsmen who faithfully adhered to their styles, standards and genres inherited from the past. Among many subjects, gold fish, cranes, rocks, water, clouds, sun, moon, pine trees, tortoises, insects and flowers were very popular because they were scenes of everyday life. The paintings were done on paper or on canvas.
Incense Burner Lantern
Censers are any type of vessels made for holding and burning incense. These vessels vary greatly in size, form, and material of construction. Once made of very hard baked clay, they are carved with intricate patterns. In many cultures, burning incense has spiritual and religious connotations, and this influences the design and decoration of the censer.
Pagoda Lantern
Pagodas were built to house relics and sacred writings related to Buddhism. Therefore, they were often located in or near a Buddhist monastery, a building in which monks live together. Pagodas attract lighting strikes because of their height. Many pagodas have a decorated finial at the top of the structure, and when made of metal, this finial, sometimes referred to as a "demon-arrester" can function as a lightning rod. Also, Pagodas come in many different sizes, some may be small and others may be large, and they traditionally have an odd number of levels.
Tunnel of Wish Lanterns
The Niagara Falls Tunnel of Wish Lanterns includes approximately 1,600 lanterns along its 50-metre length. It is hoped that the same tradition of posting wishes on each lantern will be part of next year's Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights.
Leopard and Magpie Lantern
Korean folk art called "Minhwa" consists of paintings of mythical figures and other objects. Animals were the most common figures that represented power and success. Magpies and leopards were one of the most popular animals for this Minhwa. This display is located at the entrance of the Tunnel of Wish Lanterns.
Heart Displays
In honour of the Honeymoon Capital of the World, the Festival's lantern displays also include two Heart Displays that were made specifically to sit on! Take a photo of you and your favourite someone – selfies are allowed – and post it to the Festival Facebook page (Facebook.com/WinterFestivalofLights). We may select random photos as prize winners. It's said that if you make a wish in a Heart Display it will come true.
Santa in his Sleigh with Reindeer
A modern Western Christmas classic – Santa Claus! This display features him in full 'present delivery' mode with his sleigh packed full of gifts for good little boys and girls. The sleigh is led by Rudolph and Comet….or maybe it's Donner?
Christmas Tree Forest
Also within Queen Victoria Park, you will see the new Christmas Tree Forest. Walk along the pathway in QVP and be dazzled by its 35 colourful, illuminated 'man-made' trees, ranging from 4' to 12' high.


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Paducah police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man and two possible accomplices who robbed a Paducah bank.It happened at the U.S. Bank branch at Kentucky Oaks Mall Friday afternoon.Police were called at 3:11 p.m. A teller said the man walked into the bank and demanded money. The man said he had a gun, but did not display one. The robber left on foot in the direction of Gander Mountain with an undetermined amount of cash.There was one customer in the bank at the time. No one was injured.Officers were in the mall area when the call was dispatched, and were on the scene quickly.Officer Nathan Antonites and his K9 partner, Junior, tracked the robber to a spot where investigators believe he possibly got into a vehicle.The robber is described as a white male, approximately 5'8" and thin with light-colored facial hair, wearing a red sweatshirt.Police have also released a description of two possible accomplices.The first is a bi-racial male, approximately 6'3" with a large frame, last seen wearing a Dallas Cowboys jersey. The second is a white female, short, with brown hair, last seen wearing a white sundress with a blue pattern.Anyone with information about the robber's or the two possible accomplices' identities or locations, or who was in the area of the bank at the time of the robbery and saw anything suspicious, is asked to call the Paducah Police Department at 270/444-8550.You also may call Crime Stoppers at 270-443-TELL. Tipsters may text their tips to "CRIMES" (274637) by entering "KyTips" followed by their information, or by visiting the Crime Stoppers website at westkycrimestoppers.info. Copyright 2012 KFVS. All rights reserved.
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Auto dealers are riding a used car bull market that has steadily driven the number of pre-owned cars sold to an expected total of 41.5 million.» Read More
General Motors has hired Johan de Nysschen to run its struggling Cadillac division.
If you haven't reviewed your policy in a while, you might be missing out on a broad array of valuable discounts.
A visitor to the nation's capital was kidnapped by an Uber driver and led on a high-speed chase through the city.
Harley is recalling 66,421 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles from the 2014 model year. The USA Today reports.
China's automotive industry continued to power ahead in the first half of this year, but one sector has been left behind.
Ferrari interim CEO Enrico Galliera says customers are both buying in cash and financing its automobiles.
The chief executive of Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund, Mumtalakat Holding Company, said a sale of the luxury sports car group was still an option.
Tesla is being sued in China for trademark infringement, casting a shadow over CEO Elon Musk's ambition to expand in the world's biggest auto market.
Don't tell Cadillac dealers this is one of the best years ever for luxury auto sales.
Coping with clogged, smog filled streets is a problem familiar to many. Could electric and solar cars be the answer?
GM has resisted recalling certain pickups and SUVs, telling federal regulators that rusted brake lines are a routine maintenance issue.
A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will be put up for auction by Bonhams in August and could become the most expensive ever sold.
A high-speed chase over the weekend involving a stolen Tesla Model S ended with the car splitting in half, reports CNBC's Phil LeBeau.
Compared to last June, sales have climbed 1 percent and the stock has seen double-digit growth. What's fueling the surge at the height of GM's recall crisis?
Hyundai is showing off a new system that will automatically slow a vehicle down to avoid a ticket.
Antoine Dominic is one of only three people who own a Lamborghini Veneno. CNBC tagged along with him for his first ride in the car.
Subaru of America is recalling 660,238 Outback, Legacy, Impreza and Forester vehicles registered in cold-weather U.S. states.
Volkswagen denied planning a bid for U.S. truck maker Paccar after comments from a Daimler executive saying he had heard of a plan.
A list of the top car brands that customers come back to, either to replace old cars or make new additions to the household fleet.
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Description~. T.H.I.S. . A.U.D.I.O. . B.O.O.K. . I.S. . I.N. . E.N.G.L.I.S.H. ~
On the Internet, viral marketing is any marketing technique that induces Web sites or users to pass on a marketing message to other sites or users, creating a potentially exponential growth in the message's visibility and effect. One example of successful viral marketing is Hotmail, a company, now owned by Microsoft, that promotes its service and its own advertisers' messages in every user's e-mail notes.
In this audio book you will learn about:
1 - 3 Steps to Find "Freebies" to Add to Your E-book
2 - 6 Ideas for Viral Marketing
3 - B2B Marketers Do It, Too
4 - E-books and Affiliate Programs
5 - "Folksonomies" - a New Viral Marketing Tool
6 - Four Good Reasons to Use Viral E-books
7 - Getting a "Buzz" On
8 - Houston Museum of Natural Science Went Viral
9 - How to Get and Use E-Mail Addresses for Viral Advertising
10 - Humor Turns E-Mail Viral
This audio book is in English.
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Leander McLoughlin is leader of the Ikati, an ancient tribe of beautiful, savage shape-shifters who live hidden in the forests of England. Their survival is rooted in secrecy, a secrecy threatened by the very existence of one raised outside the tribe. Charged with capturing her before she can expose their secret, Leander tracks the unsuspecting outsider to Southern California. The great warrior is prepared for a fight — but not for the effect the courageous young beauty has on his heart.
Jenna Moore spent her childhood in hiding, on the run from an unseen enemy. Now her mother is dead and her father has vanished without a trace, leaving Jenna alone to contend with sudden strange, superhuman abilities. When handsome, enigmatic Leander McLoughlin appears, promising answers to all of her questions, she knows she shouldn't trust him. But their connection is as undeniable as the dangerous destiny drawing her home….
©2012 J. T. Geissinger (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
"Jenna saw the feral green-eyed stranger"
I'm not usually into the "paranomal" reading but the narrator voice captivated me in an instant and I had to know what the story was about. The lovely voice of Leander, Morgan and Christian. This is a must read and I cant wait for the second book... I'm absolutely thrilled for the continuation
The transformation of Jenna into panther after decovering her father's grave
She kept me intrigued about what would happen next I love the enuncation of the different characters the french, the brazilian and my favorite Leander
Leander busting into the room to save Jenna and Daria from the clutches of the enemies
Please hurry with the release of the second book I am very excited to see what happens between Leander and Jenna, of course Morgan, Christian and how is Daria after her traumatic experience
I'm a lover of books, both read and audible.
"Interesting storyline, boring narrator"
I have already started reading Book 2 of this series because it is narrated by one of my favorites, Angela Dawe. I enjoy her voice alot more. I loved the storyline in Shadow's Edge and the details that were added to every description. J.T. helped the reader imagine this breathtaking world and envision yourself within each character.
I am already reading Book 2.
Justine reads at a very slow pace. She drags out every word until it is excruiating painful to listen to another word.
Nothing, I think the romance between the hero and the heroine is perfect. It's unbalanced, it's give and take, it's angst, it just perfect.
I Love reading and listening to books has made it a lot easier to continue with my very busy schedule and still indulge in my hobby!
"Great Poetry Writing"
No, Great poetry style writing, but this book literally could be taken from the Shana Abe Drakon series. So instead of Dragons we have panthers, but both are set in England, both have factions scattered around the world, both are in hiding for the colony's protection, and both deal with the premise of bringing someone back to the fold. For as well written as it was I wished the story was not so similar. Don't get me wrong I will most likely purchase her next book because she was a good writer, but I will just like to read something with less similarities from another author.
Justine Eyre is in a class of her own. I love her style or reading.
Not really, since it seem so familar.
I really enjoy the world of books! Narration just add layers to that world... don't u think? :)
"Wow... great shifter book..."
This was a great shifter story. I love the fact that the half-shifter becomes queen. I like the whole idea of the story. I simply love shifter books... This one was good one. I like the angst between the two main characters, and the smex was also good. There wasn't much, but plenty of angst... maybe 3 scenes I think... but they were good and nicely place throughout the story. I am excited to read book 2.
Great Narration, Justine Eyre is an awesome narrator... Her male voices are great.
Good credit... I think for the price and the story, a buy isn't necessary... waiting for your credit or a sale... is a good idea on this one.
I'll read anything good. I'm easy that way.
"Gave me "Justine Ear""
There is a point sometimes, when listening to Justine Eyre, when her voice begins to become painful to listen to. There is the growl and emotive whiny tinge at the end of every sentence that one expects, but with some books it's so pronounced that it sounds like sub-vocal claws on a chalk board, and that completely detracts from the story.
And when you get to that point, it's over.
I really enjoyed reading this series on my kindle, and when I saw that I could buy this book for $1.99, I took a chance. Well, it's been so painful I've been listening to it for 15 minutes at a time, or less.
I wish I had my $2 back.
Give me water to swim and surf in. That with a glass of white wine and the sun. That's heaven.
"Watch out for Jenna! # She is a Queen of a Woman!!"
This is the start of a new series and one I'll possibly never forget. I had the smug attitude of the Alpha to the flippancy of Morgan, not to mention all the multitude of talants Jenna brought into the mix. I CAN HARDLY WAIT FOR MOVE VOLUMES OF THIS SERIES TO COME OUT!!!!!!!!
The part I liked best about this story was where it initially started out with the tribe alpha, who was so full of hisself , discovering that this half-blood named Jenna had the power to reign him in. Not with just her mystical powers, but with her courage, her tenderness and her insatiable way of connecting with others.
My favorite scene was when Jenna discovered she was in love with the alpha.while floating in vapor form over the jungle.
When it was discovered that Jenna wasn't just the Alpha's mate, but her races queen. When she could close her eyes and tell where every member of her tribe were located!
The story, the romance, and the narration were all average. If you want something truly entertaining, look elsewhere.
"omg...what a great new series!!!"
I am excited that I found a new author. Looks like beginning of a great new series. Can not wait for the next book!! Justine Eyre did a great job, hope she does the series.
"Looking forward to book 2"
A great fast, mindless read. Just what you need to forget the regular day.
New storyline with new characters.
Outstanding. Great voice.
"Could have been worse...Could have been better"
From the author? No.
From the narrator? Yes.
The main character was an idiot. The book would have been shorter and more enjoyable if the main character could stop worrying about being 'free' and realized she could change the rules 1/3 into the book...when the rest of us caught on.
I enjoyed her skill at telling the story. Great narration.
Disappointment. The setting is great, the culture is rich and well thought out...but the main character is the dumbest one in the book and the bad guys are bad because they are bad. Lame. I wanted to know more about their back story.
I should have given up 1/3 of the way through when the main character missed a tip off the size of a bus...but the story kept me going.
The last 6 chapters all read like they could be the last though, that was disconcerting.
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Still Waiting for Florida Supreme Court to Issue Opinions in State v. Hernandez and State v. Adkins
It's been quite a while, but still no word from the Court on two important criminal appeals cases. If you recall, Hernandez concerns the issue of advising criminal defendants of the immigration consequences of their pleas, in light of the United States Supreme Court decision, Padilla v. Kentucky. Adkins involves the constitutionality of Florida's drug possession statute, section 893.13. The longer the wait, the more cases pile up in the courts, both at the trial and appellate levels. The docket for State v. Hernandez, SC11-1357, and State v. Adkins, SC11-1878, can both be viewed at the Florida Supreme Court website.
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Sakher Daragmeh was killed as he tended goats close to the remote village of al-Aqaba in the northern Jordan Valley. For decades shepherds and farmers have been paying the price in the West Bank of an aggressive Israeli policy to create military firing zones on their land, said Dror Etkes, an expert on settlements. He has accused Israel of using the firing zones as a way to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from large areas of the West Bank.
A single incident at the weekend – the reported capture by Hamas of an Israeli soldier through a tunnel – illustrated in stark fashion the layers of deception Israel has successfully cast over its attack on Gaza. Israeli officials and media did not view the Hamas operation dispassionately. Hadar Goldin was not "captured" but "kidnapped" – as though he was an innocent seized by opportunistic criminals.
Israel's large Palestinian minority is facing an unprecedented backlash of incitement and violent reprisals as Israeli Jews rally behind the military operation in Gaza, human rights groups have warned. Palestinian citizens have been accused of being "traitors" and a "fifth column" for criticising the attack on Gaza, in a surge of ethnic hatred by the Jewish majority not seen since the outbreak of the second intifada 14 years ago.
Israel's effective loss of its only international airport for a couple of days last week—and the cloud of uncertainty that continues to hang over its operation in the future—has deeply unsettled Israelis. It was a warning to Israelis that, now Palestinian factions in Gaza have longer-range rockets, there is a potentially more serious, collective price to be paid for Israel's repeated military assaults on the tiny enclave.


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I wonder how the use of guns in committing and being convicted of using any gun in a crime would lesson, if that person had to serve their entire time in a foreign prison from the next day after being convicted?
Jim Hall
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Police: Utah suspect swallows stolen ring
OREM, Utah (AP) — Two people were arrested on suspicion of felony theft after police said one of them swallowed a stolen ring in an attempt to hide it. Full Story
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Famous bidders lining up to buy Clippers
Billionaires, entertainers and athletes alike announced their intentions to pursue the Los Angeles Clippers with varying degrees of seriousness Wednesday, proving the longtime losers will be quite a prize if the NBA is able to wrest control of the team away from Donald Sterling after his lifetime ban for racist remarks. Full Story
Jennifer Lawrence, other celebs hit by nude-photo leak
Reported phone hacking scheme results in celebrity photos leaking online; dozens of fake celeb photos posted as well.


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Please make this stop. Think of the children!
College hockey's last remaining independent has finally, mercifully found a home.
Here we go again. #goacc
Boston College Hockey will be playing the RIT TIgers on the road in 2014. RIT is a perennial contender in the AHA conference.
On Tuesday, NBC Sports Network announced its college hockey broadcast schedule for the coming season. There are quite a few more games than there were last season. Eight additional games, to be...
Starting next season, the Hockey East Tournament will expand to qualify all conference members. For the 2014 tournament, the format will expand to include all 11 programs and the following year,...
On Thursday, Hockey East announced that they had extended the contract of commissioner Joe Bertagna an extra year, bringing him under contract through the 2014-15 season. Bertagna will begin his...
It was assumed for quite some time that Syracuse and Pittsburgh would find a way to extricate themselves from the Big East a year early in order to join the ACC in time for the 2013-14 season. Now...
Projecting The 2013-14 Boston College Hockey Schedule
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Borussia Dortmund will be disappointed to come away from Nürnberg with only one point after Saturday's encounter.
Dortmund had the first and best chance on target early when Sebastian Kehl hit a great volley on target that forced Raphael Schäfer into an excellent save.
Nürnberg would take the lead after half an hour when Tomas Pekhart out-jumped Mats Hummels to get his head to a cross from Hiroshi Kiyotake. The goal brought out some ferocity in the BVB attack, and they found their equalizer just a short time later.
Ivan Perisic saw his shot deflect off of the crossbar, and the ball ended up at the feet of Jakub Blaszczykowski. There was nobody between Kuba and the open net, and the Polish international wasn't going to miss from there.
Both clubs came close to scoring a second goal in the last half hour. Hummels had a header cleared off of the line for BVB, and Robert Mak struck the post with only a few minutes left.


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November 14 - 17 University Dance Theatre Fall Concert
Old Dominion University Theatre
The concert will include a wide variety of dance forms ranging from ballet to jazz to modern. Exciting, entertaining and thought-provoking works choreographed by ODU dance faculty, guest artists and selected students, and performed by ODU students.
November 14, 15, 16 at 8 p.m. and 17 at 2 and 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 Students, $14 General
Tickets can be purchased online at http://oduartstix.com, or by calling (757) 683-5305 during regular box office hours.
Date: Sat, 11/17/2012 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $12 Students, $14 General
Location: University Theatre
Website: http//oduartstix.com


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Becky says: "Our daughter is six months old and very unsettled at night. I'm desperate to get more sleep. I've tried leaving her to cry it out a couple of times, but I can't stand hearing her cry and always end up going to her. What should I do?
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"For a week, my partner and I left our baby to cry. For the first two days, we timed her and would go to her every 15 to 20 minutes. By the third day, she didn't stir and now she sleeps through the night. Be vigilant and stick to your routine. Consistency is the key."
"The only trick is persistence. It's difficult when you're tired, and lacking in tolerance, but you just have to stick with it. Remember, usually, it doesn't take more than a week or two, maximum, provided you are consistent with it!"
"A bedtime routine can really help. My baby loves having a massage before bed. It relaxes him and helps him to sleep. After the massage I give him the top I wore during the day so that he can cuddle up with it. It works for me."
"Try putting your baby in her cot and staying in the room until she falls asleep. Each night move closer and closer to the door and then eventually you will be out the door. This could take a couple of weeks, though."
"I was worried about my baby when at five months he was still waking for night feeds. I tried putting him in a cot in a separate room, which only made him wake up more often, probably wondering where I was. Desperate for some sleep I took him into bed with me.
"He now sleeps beautifully, only feeds once or twice a night, and falls asleep straight after. There's no need for him to cry out to me because I wake up as soon as he starts looking for my breast. I know it's not for everyone, but once you get used to it, co-sleeping can help everyone in your house to sleep better."
"I go in to my baby and with as little fuss as possible comfort him until he is settled to go back to sleep. The first night it took about 40 minutes. Now, after a few weeks, we're down to about five minutes. I go in and put a hand on his chest and say a few quiet soothing words and he goes back to sleep."
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Memphis police are searching for the gunman involved in a shooting Friday afternoon on Standridge Street that sent three people to the hospital. Police say say the shooter took off after the incident, throwing the gun haphazardly into a Memphis neighborhood.
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It wasn't a gang but rather a "group of guys" that goes by "Standridge Street Posse" that was involved, says neighbor Sabrina Starks. She says they engaged in a fight on Facebook that led to the shooting.
"It was just threats, as far as 'When I see you I'm gon' get you.' Just from both sides. I guess they have cliques or little groups of guys that hang together or whatever," says Starks, "This whole group is from this street and that whole group is from another street in the Hollywood area. It's never been, like, we were rivals with the other streets or other people."
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Several dozen people participated in the Jackson 5K Pride Run/Walk. The race which started at the Capitol was meant to shine light on a lack of legislation in Mississippi to protect the rights of the LGBTQ community.
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The West Ranch girls soccer team didn't think it had played its best soccer of the season Thursday when it hosted Ventura at West Ranch High.
It was a quiet week for College of the Canyons athletic programs, with only the men's and women's basketball teams in action.
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Part of Unit: Fundamentals of Steering, Suspension, Tires, Wheels
Lesson Plan Overview / Details
Students will practice tire dismounting and mounting using a tire changing machine in the lab. The instructor will perform guided practice during the lab. At the end of the lesson, students will demonstrate knowledge and proficiency regarding the theory, key terms and techniques of using a tire changing machine.
Lesson Time
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- 57 Minutes
California's 2008 CTE Standards
- T.C.C1.5 Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety practices.
- T.C.C8.5 Understand tire and rim sizing to select appropriate wheels and tires for vehicles.
- T.FS.11.0 Demonstration and Application
- T.FS.4.4 Understand the role and function of tools, equipment, and machines in the latest...
- T.FS.5.4 Apply troubleshooting strategies, including failure analysis procedures, to issu...
- T.FS.6.3 Use tools, equipment, and machinery safely and appropriately.
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- ELA.9-10.R.CAGT.2.5 Extend ideas presented in primary or secondary sources through original analysis...3
- ELA.9-10.R.CAGT.2.6 Demonstrate use of sophisticated learning tools by following technical direction...2
Objectives and Goals
- Use personal protective equipment, such as OSHA approved eye protection, when operating a tire changing machine.
- Understand tire and rim sizing to select appropriate wheels and tires for vehicles.
- Understand the role and function of tire changing machines in the latest technology.
- Apply troubleshooting strategies, including failure analysis procedures, to issues as they arise, when dismounting and mount a tire.
- Use a tire changing machine safely and appropriately.
Activities in this Lesson
- Tire Changing Video Comparison Hooks / Set
5-10 minutes
Each day, when students enter the classroom, I usually have a warm-up question projected on a video screen, but you could write it on the board. At the beginning of the week students grab a new blank warm-up work sheet, which I have created for them, which students keep in a folder in their back packs. Students complete all the warm-ups for the week on that sheet and turn in their sheet to me at the end of the week for grade points.
Also, under the daily warm-up question, I have an outline of our activities for that day.
As students enter and begin taking their seats, I show a video in which someone is demonstrating how to use a tire changing machine that is similar to the one we have in our shop. I don't say much, but let the students watch the video and listen to their comments until the bell rings indicating that class has begun. At that point, I stop the video, and ask everyone to take out their warm-up worksheets. I tell the students that their assignment is to watch the video and write down 3 similarities and 3 differences between the demonstration in the video and my demonstration in the previous lesson. I then start the video from the beginning. It is about 3 minutes long. When the video ends, I give students a couple minutes to finish the assignment.
When enough students are done with the assignment, I call on some of them to share their answers with the class. As students give their answers, I repeat their answers out loud. I also call on non-volunteers. Then, I take about five minutes to comment on the video content. I will explain what I like and dislike about the techniques used, and why. Be sure to point out the following:
- That the worker in the video was not wearing safety glasses.
- That the tire/wheel combo in the video is from an ATV.
- That there were no wheel weights to remove because ATVs do not reach speeds which would require a balanced wheel.
At the conclusion of this activity, I tell students to put their warm-up worksheets away.
Resources and Materials
- Tire Changing Machine Demonstration Comparison [ Go to Site ] You Tube Tire Changing Machine Video for Comparison and Analysis
- Tire Changing Machine Practice Lab / Shop
35 Minutes
Background -- Safe Shop Attire
Before I allow students to perform lab work, I ask them to form a line standing shoulder to shoulder in the shop. This is called "lining-up". During the line-up, I visually inspect all students to make sure they are following all required safety rules, in terms of appropriate dress and personal protective equipment. Each student must display the following:
- OSHA approved safety glasses covering their eyes
- Loose clothing or jewelry removed or tucked in
- Long hair tied back and out of the way
- No open-toed footwear
Once students pass inspection in the line-up, they are free to begin working.
Background -- Activity Stations
In my shop, I have created one or two activity stations for each skill in which I expect my students to become proficient. During lab time, students work individually or in groups at a particular station until the student or students and I feel that proficiency has been achieved. This strategy accomplishes two important goals. First, students can work at their own pace. Second, by having one to two stations for each required skill, limited shop space and funds are maximized.
Background -- Shop Card
At the beginning of the course, I give each student an 8 1/2" by 11" piece of card stock on which I print all the of the skills in which I require them to become proficient. I place the cards in alphabetical order by student name in a document organizer in the shop. Each time students achieve proficiency in a given shop task, they retrieve their shop card from the organizer, and ask me to punch a hole with a scissor-style hole punch next to the name of that skill. Each student's goal is to have me punch a hole next to each skill on the shop card by the end of the course.
Background -- Laminated Instructions
Next to each activity station, I attach a set of laminated instructions for the activity the students are about to practice. I also include any additional guidelines, hints and cautions of which I want students to be aware, while performing the task.
Tools and Equipment
- A basic, up-right tire changing machine similar to a Hunter TCX 505.
- A an automotive tire mounted on a rim.
- A wheel weight remover/installer
- A valve core remover/installer
- A valve stem remover/installer
- Plenty of tire lubricant
I instruct students to begin practicing individually or in pairs on the tire changing machine. The students follow the laminated instructions hanging on the tire machine to properly dismount and mount a tire.
Instructions for Teacher
As students are working, I carefully observe them. (Remember, using the shop model I have described, I observe only one or two students at a time practicing on the tire machine; the remaining students are working at stations performing tasks other than tire changing.) If need be, and based on my observations, I modify instruction for students who are struggling with any step in the procedure. I model best practices, and let students work until the tire has been properly dismounted and mounted.
Resources and Materials
- Tire Changing Machine Laminated Instructions [ Download ] Laminated Instructions for Changing a Tire Using a Tire Machine
- Tire Changing Worksheet Assessment
As the student or students are working on their project on the tire machine, I ask them to complete a worksheet in which they will need to:
- Show me the tire once it is removed from the rim, and get my initials on their worksheets after that step.
- Show me the rim and tire once they have been remounted, and get my initials on their worksheet after that step.
- Write down all of the tire information from the tire they worked on.
When they have completed the worksheet, they will bring it to me, and I will correct it in front of them. If something on it is incorrent, they will have to correct that information before I accept the worksheet.
Resources and Materials
- Tire Changing Assessment Worksheet [ Download ] Assessment worksheet to be completed during tire machine practice
Once a student has successfully dismounted and mounted a tire, I ask the student what steps or techniques upon which he/she feels could be improved. If you and the student feel that he/she is proficient, punch the student's shop card next to where it says "Tire Changing".
If the student fails to successfully dismount and mount the tires, takes an unacceptable amount of time to complete the task, violates any safety rules, or if the student's efforts result in any of the following:
- A damaged bead
- A damaged rim
- A leaking tire
- Damage to the tire machine
the student should repeat the entire procedure, until proficiency is achieved. This could be done on another day that the student wishes to work in the shop.
- Clean-up Closure
Students perform the following clean-up tasks and safety requirements:
- Rag off all dirty/oily tools and equipment with shop rags.
- Place oily rags in a sealed metal container.
- Sweep up work surfaces and floors
- Return all tools and equipment to their proper locations
- Report all damaged or missing tools/equipment to the instructor
- Assessment Types:
- Interviews, Observations,
The instructor will continuously move around the shop observing and assessing students' techique and problem solving skills. During these assessments and observations, the instructor will modify instruction as needed, and differentiate instruction for individual students, if necessary. After successfully completing the task, the instructor and the student will determine if proficiency has been achieved. If either party feels that more work is necessary to achieve proficiency, practice will continue. Once both teacher and student agree that the student is proficient, the instructor will make a hole punch on the student's shop card next to where it says, "Tire Changing". At that point, the student may move on to another skill station or return his or her shop card to the class document organizer, if the period is almost over.


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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Sen. Bill Rabon of Brunswick County says he is not endorsing either candidate in the 7th Congressional District race. Reached by phone Tuesday, Rabon said although he did endorse Sen. David Rouzer in the Republican primary race, he is not endorsing Rouzer or his opponent, incumbent Rep. Mike McIntyre. Rouzer's campaign sent out a comment Monday, saying "David has the endorsement of all the NC Senators who represent counties in the 7th District", reacting to McIntyre's claim that he has support of 75% of mayors across eastern North Carolina.
No comment yet from the Rouzer campaign.
Rabon said he is "supporting the party" in his work for the Senate Republican Leadership Committee, helping to elect Republican senators across the state. Rabon did say he has offered to support Pat McCrory in his campaign for Governor of North Carolina, and Justice Paul Newby in his campaign for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court.
"I don't like campaigns that go ugly," Rabon said when asked about the McIntyre-Rouzer race. "They should focus on the issues and not on the negatives. I think we should change the political culture, and that's what I am trying to do."
Rabon is also involved in his own re-election campaign, running against challenger Danny Hefner in the NC Senate District 8 race.
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Police have said it is too early to know if a student gunman was targeting anyone when he opened fire at a school in Nevada, wounding two boys and killing a teacher.
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Already ahead 5-1 thanks to home runs from Curtis Granderson and Robinson Cano, the Yankees went up 7-1 in the fifth when Cano homered again, this time against Red Sox reliefer Clayton Mortensen.
With a win, of course, the Yankees clinch another American League East flag, along with the top seed in the American League playoffs. With a win or an Orioles loss in Tampa Bay, that is. And midway through both games, it looks like the Yankees will get both.
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I would really like to get more into more aid climbing so I can do a personal goal of a big wall in a few years. Background: currently I have aiders, trad gear, hooks, and lead trad 5.9, sport 10s. When I cannot find a free climbing partner, I have sometimes setup top ropes and self belay with ascenders to aid up pitches using hooks, cams, and nuts. I would love to get more appreciation for aid climbing by going out and leading and or cleaning a few pitches with someone more experienced in aid that lives in the SLC area if possible. Anyone looking to aid in the canyons (LCC, BCC, etc) now that the weather is getting cooler? I don't care if it is true Aid, Clean aid, or clean aid up some stiff free routes, just PM or reply if interested. Thanks. Thanks, Stephen Reliable, safe climber.
check out riveting below the peeler direct for a good intro. ya it's a bolt ladder, but at least it'll get you used to top stepping and using the tension of your fifi for reaching between bolts. If you have some offset stoppers or cams then the peeler direct crack goes at C1+ for some more excitement.
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I guess you're right Brian. I had never led any C2 until that point, and climbed it much faster than I had anticipated. So I assumed it must have been because of my fancy gear. I did use a cam hook which would make it c2 by definition, but I would have left it for protection it was so solid. I think the crappiest placement I had was a 00 Metolius mastercam with about 2 maybe 3 lobes engaged with a bomber stopper below. Had I more offset cams it would have been safer I suppose. I've also heard that Fallen Arches is a good training aid climb with the traversing nature of the lead, and clean. Borrow some orange tcu's for that bad dad.
HI, I have done a little bit of aid and I would really like to get into it more so i can climb some bigwall stuff soon. I would be down to climb as soon as it is possible to climb.
Send me a pm with your contact info. I've been toying with some aid on overhung lines. We can get out as soon.
I am also interested in getting in to aid climbing. I don't have any specific aid gear (other than trad gear) but I am willing to invest. I lead 5.9 trad and 5.10's sport and I have a set of cams with doubles in the 1-3 range and a set of nuts.
I live in Logan and I've done a bit of aid climbing. If I'm down in SLC, I'd be up to do some climbing. I have also heard there is some fun aid routes in Ogden Caynyon.


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MEET RoboDog – the rescued pooch who gives new meaning to the phrase as happy as a dog with a new bone.
Only a year ago ailing dog Sam the German Shepherd faced being put down when he ended up in a cage in a council compound in Kent after being found roaming the streets.
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"Everyone who meets Sam comments on what a beautiful dog he is, with a calm, tolerant nature, always happy to see you and play ball.
"Sam is amazing – despite all the pain he must have been in when he first came to the rescue he still wanted to play.
"He did it by throwing the ball to you so you could throw it back for him."
Both operations involved three surgeons working on Sam. The implants were made by an American firm.
Iain added: "Life has been much better for Sam since he started receiving pain relief but Sam's journey to an easier life and a permanent loving home is just beginning."
• For more information about the charity, which was set up three years ago, or to make a donation go to southerncountiesgsdrescue.co.uk.


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This hamper is filled with a fantastic selection of all your old favourites, from cola bottles and love hearts to flying saucers and rainbow drops - a fun gift for kids of all ages.
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By tracey
from south wales
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It was a lovely surprise but well over priced and the sweets were stale overall dissapointed
Bottom Line Recommend to a friend? NO
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A lovely birthday gift!
By Nina
from South Croydon, Surrey
I bought this gift for my daughters 19th birthday, she is at university and its her first birthday away from home. She loved it and all her flat mates enjoyed sharing the sweets and she is using the basket to keep things in.
Bottom Line Recommend to a friend? YES
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A Get Well gift
By Jan
from Hinckley
Beautiful fresh flowers and an old fashioned sweetie hamper, perfect to cheer-up my God-daughter in hospital. Would recommend for quality and value.
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Great idea
By Terry
from London
Have sent two of these now and both were received with much jolliness - Great alternative to flowers.
(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)
Waste of Money - Disappointed!!!
By Marion
from Motherwell
We purchased this Hamper to donate to a charity and was extremely disappointed with what you got for the money. The hamper has No more than £7.00 worth of sweets inside it (and that's me being generous) I'm only glad that we also have another hamper to go with it otherwise I would be extremely embarrassed to hand this to anyone as a donation. The picture shown on display makes it look like its bulging at the seems with goodies but the bottom of the basket is stuffed with paper. Never get this again.
By mark
from kent
quick and easy service, hamper turned up in great condition and on time
different for valentines
By sweetiesal
from wales
orderd this for my partner for valentines, brilliant hamper, little bit expensive for the amount of sweets, but was very pleased with his reaction, as i never know what to get him for valentines day, would recommend, [...] great thanks
sweet fantastic
By pam
from cumbria
i ordered the Sweet Nostalgia for a male friend I hadnt seen in years.The service was fantastic and he was over the moon with the hamper of goodies deliveredThankyou Interflora for a fantastic unique gift that was just the ticket for my sweet toothed friend Pam x
Sweet Nostalgia
By Michele
from Birmingham
The basket containing the hamper was a nice way of presenting the gift.Overall I thought the hamper was very overpriced for the selection and quantity of goods supplied.[...]Would make a 'nice gift' for someone with a sweet tooth, if you don't mind spending on novelty value rather than value for money.
Perfect Gift for Friends
By Silverweb
from Lincolnshire
Sent this as a Birthday gift for my friend. Got a lovely text from her saying how delighted she was. Great to find something for mates who don't like flowers!


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New York State Senate candidate Justin Wagner criticized state Sen. Greg Ball (R-Patterson) and his stance hydrofracking Wednesday during a press conference on the Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill Wednesday.
"My opponent Greg Ball has done his best to muddy the waters, pardon the pun, on my position on hydrofracking," Wagner said. "And so let me be clear today, on my position. I favor a full ban on Hydrofracking in New York State. Now Senator Ball has a different position. His position is a nine month moratorium that would expire in June of 2013. I think that's too weak, I think it doesn't go far enough."
Wagner (D-Croton-on-Hudson), is running to unseat Ball in District 40, which includes Mount Kisco and New Castle.
Hydrofracking, short of for hydraulic fracturing, involves injecting a mixture of water, sand and chemicals into oil formations such as the Marcellus Shale, which runs from upstate New York to West Virginia. The pressure from the blast opens up horizontal wells from which the oil can be extracted.
Opponents of hydrofracking say the potent chemical cocktail can contaminate drinking water while methane gas released from the wells endangers air quality. Industry officials say the practice creates jobs and funnels revenue to the state in the form of drilling permits while decreasing energy costs to local homes.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation is currently in the process of making a determination on how the impact the process would have on health and safety.
Wagner was joined by state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Queens), who introduced a bill to ban hydrofracking last year. Wagner criticized Ball and other Senate Republicans for blocking the bill and not allowing it to come to vote.
"I believe that if it did come to a vote, it would pass," Wagner said. "As a senator, I will co-sponsor Sen. Avella's bill to fully ban hydrofracturing in New York.
Wagner also issued these campaign promises:
- "Close the hazardous waste loophole: wastewater from the fracking process is exempted from rules governing the treatment of hazardous waste, a huge loophole in New York's existing laws. Sen. Avella's bill to fix this, S. 4616, passed the Assembly and died in the Senate, though Sen. Ball is a co-sponsor and claims to support it. Conveniently, Senate Republican leaders—the same ones who have given Ball hundreds of thousands in campaign money—used tricks in Senate procedure to prevent this bill from getting a vote, so Ball has not had to vote on the bill and prove where he stands.
- Require full disclosure of chemicals in fracking fluid: fracking involves pumping a mix of chemicals, water, and sand into the ground, to fracture underground rock containing trapped natural gas, but the drilling companies believe they have the right to keep the composition of these chemicals a secret—even though that secret can endanger public health.
- Conduct a full assessment of hydrofracking's health impacts: hydrofracking could introduce multiple carcinogens into our environment and potentially cause a new epidemic of cancer and other illnesses, but Sen. Ball's Senate Republican backers have repeatedly fought off attempts to require a health impact study."
Joe Bachmeier, Ball's campaign press secretary, issued the following statement in response to the Wagner's press conference:
"By accepting over $10,000 from firms defending polluters like Chesepeake, BP and Seacor Holdings Wagner has proven his allegiance to the frackers. Using Wacky Wagner's trojan horse candidacy, big oil and gas is attempting to lay out the welcome mat in New York for fracking. Unlike Wacky Wagner, Greg Ball has not and will not accept money from fracking companies or those who defend them. From personally touring Pennsylvania's gaslands to introducing landmark, bipartisan legislation to hold big oil, big gas and fracking companies accountable, no Senator has done more to protect New York from the dangers of fracking than Greg Ball. Wacky Wagner's invitation of Senator Avella, who has personally attacked our Governor, is a fatal rookie mistake. Attacking Governor Cuomo and aligning with the one Senator who has so polarized himself from this good Governor is not the way to move forward on this complicated issue. We must partner with Governor Cuomo, appealing to his fairness, to institute a proper moratorium until the funding, manpower and regulations are in place to safely oversee this industry; an industry that has proven it is outright incapable of regulating itself."


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FOX 5 asked Planet Aid for a response to many of the allegations made by its critics and former members. Planet Aid denied our request for an on-camera interview, but did provide answers to questions Fox 5's Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson asked via email over the course of several weeks. Below you can read Thompson's questions and the answers provided by Planet Aid's General Manager Fred Olsson.
April 21, 2009 response to letter requesting on-camera interview:
Thanks for your interest in Planet Aid. At the present time, an on camera interview with the local operations manager won't be possible for various reasons. Planet Aid is one of several dozen organizations that are part of the International Humana People to People movement. Member organizations in 40 countries carry out more than 265 development projects. Planet Aid has supported 50 of these projects over the past 10 years. USDA recognizes the capacity of Planet Aid and its sister organizations to carry out crucial development programs in Africa and has awarded several grants to Planet Aid for small-farmer development, rural education and the fight against the devastating AIDS epidemic in Mozambique and Malawi. I am not aware of a recent trial in Denmark that is linked to Planet Aid through any business, financial or managerial relationships that should be having any effect on our work in the US or internationally. Our independently audited finances, annual reports and tax returns are all publicly available and should provide anyone with all the necessary information about Planet Aid.
Fred Olsson
May 6, 2009 e-mail response to follow-up questions
Mr. Olsson,
Thank you for responding to my inquiry. I've been doing some more research and have these questions based on your previous response:
You say that you're not aware of a trial in Denmark linked to Planet Aid. On January 20, 2009, Poul Jørgensen of the organization Tvind was convicted in the Danish court system. In paper work filed for the case, the Danish government claims Tvind is the parent organization for Humana People to People Movement and Planet Aid. This same paperwork claims Tvind uses non-profits like Planet Aid to move money through a complex financial network to personally benefit the highest leaders of Tvind. The American government used some of this paperwork to extradite Amdi Petersen, the leader of Tvind and another defendant named in the initial case, from Los Angeles to Denmark to stand trial. During the course of the lawsuit, Petersen fled and is currently wanted by Danish authorities. The watchdog group "Tvind Watch" also claims Planet Aid and Humana People to People Movement are part of Tvind. Were you aware of any of these facts? What is your response to these allegations?
Resp.: As we have already stated Planet Aid, Inc. is not party to any court case and none of the persons mentioned above has any relationship with the organization. Planet Aid, Inc. is an independent, US non-profit organization, governed by a board in accordance with all relevant laws and regulations. Whether the statements above represent facts or not has no relevance to Planet Aid.
FOX 5: I have been told that the non-profit version of Planet Aid was shut down by the British government because the government there decided the money was not being used for charity/non-profit purposes. Is that true? I've been told other incarnations of Planet Aid have also been expelled in France and Denmark. Is this true?
Resp.: Planet Aid, Inc. does not have, and has never had, any affiliates in the UK or France – or any other country for that matter.
FOX 5: I did go through your recent tax returns, which show you do give quite a bit of money away. But the vast majority, if not all, of the money appears to go to other Humana People to People organizations. Are there any organizations Planet Aid donated money to in the last few years that are now controlled or owned by Planet Aid, Humana People to People Movement or its affiliated organizations, or Tvind controlled groups? If so, what are their names?
Resp.: Planet Aid, Inc. is a member of The Federation for Associations connected to the International Humana People to People Movement, Humana People to People for short. It is an International membership organization based in Switzerland. Between the member organizations, Humana People to People this Federation has 30 years of experience being on the cutting edge of international development programs. Planet Aid, Inc. is therefore confident that money donated to any of the national members of Humana People to People is very well spent. This is also evident from the impressive results and the reports that we receive.
All NGO's that receive support from Planet Aid are independent organizations, governed by boards in accordance with regulations of the specific country they are operating in. They are not controlled by Humana People to People or any other foreign entity.
FOX 5: Who do you sell the clothing to? I have been told it is a company based out of Atlanta, GA?
Resp.: Planet Aid, Inc. sells clothing to some 100 different customers of whom approximately half are in the US, and the rest are all over the world. The US customers are spread all over the United States, many of them are local in the states where Planet Aid, inc. operates, and many are in Texas and the NY area where there is a strong tradition of used clothing businesses. We have no customers in Atlanta, GA, but the brokerage firm that Planet Aid, Inc. uses for selling its considerable volume is located in Atlanta.
May 8, 2009 response to additional follow-up questions
Mr. Olsson,
Thank you so much for these responses…I have one last thing to ask about. Cult experts here in the United States say Planet Aid is part of a cult, often referred to as "Teacher's Group" or "Tvind." In the 1990s, France labeled Humana a "non-religious cult." On Planet Aid's website, you say some of your members are part of the Teacher's Group and that Planet Aid has been accused of "cultish" behavior. So I've got to ask: Are you or any of the leaders listed on Planet Aid's tax records Teachers Group/Tvind members? Is Planet Aid part of a cult?
Resp.: I cannot believe you are expecting me to answer these questions. Planet Aid, Inc. does no record personal affiliations, memberships, beliefs or ideologies of its employees on any levels. We regard this to be personal matters not relevant to the opeation of the organization and certainly not something that we would share with the general public.
As for the Planet Aid being a cult. That is a most ridiculous claim. We have close to 200 people working in Planet Aid on a daily basis, they come to work, clock in, do their job and go home. People work in Planet Aid for the same reasons they work anywhere else, to make a living and provide for their families. Obviously most of us, if not all, appreciate that we are able to do so while doing good for the environment and for people struggling in poor countries. I do not know what a cult expert is or how such a person arrives at his or her conclusions, but I can assure you that nobody has ever talked to or approached anyone involved with Planet Aid with questions related to such a claim. I don't know where these so-called experts are getting their "information" from. May I recommend that you check the validity and methodology of your sources just a bit before quoting their claims as facts.
At this point, having done our best to answer you various questions, we wish you good luck with your piece.
Fred Olsson
Fox 5 aired its first story on Planet Aid on May 12, 2009 and decided to air a second-story on the cult allegations June 9, 2009. Thompson sent additional questions to Olsson to prepare for this second story. On June 8, 2009, Planet Aid provided the following response:
FOX 5: We are in the process of putting together a second story on Planet Aid, to follow-up on the previous story we broadcasted about a week ago. I wanted to give you, your Chairman Mikael Norling and other representatives from Planet Aid as much of an opportunity as possible to respond to some of the allegations that have been made about your charity. You may remember, I originally asked to meet with someone from Planet Aid in person, to do an on-camera interview, when I put in my original interview request with you. I would like to reiterate that request and to let you know I would be very happy to meet with you in person to discuss the questions below.
We have found considerable evidence linking you and other top leaders to Tvind/Teachers Group. Is this accurate? Are there any top leaders who are not members of Tvind?
Resp.: Planet Aid is a not-for-profit organization that collects used clothing within the United States. To be clear, Tvind is the name of a locality in Denmark. The Teachers Group is a group of individuals, including teachers, concerned with education and the eradication of poverty. Of the approximate 250 people working at Planet Aid, less than 5% are Teacher Group members. We do pride ourselves on employing a very diverse work force and our employees represent many different beliefs, ethnicities, convictions and life experiences. What holds us together is the joy of doing something worthwhile. We appreciate the fact that our work keeps textile out of landfills, reduces CO2 emissions and helps thousands of people in developing countries create a better future for themselves and their children.
FOX 5: You previously state Planet aid is not part of Tvind, but how would you respond to these allegations? In the Danish court case against Amdi Pedersen and Poul Jorgensen, Planet Aid is named as a Tvind organization, as is International Humana People to People Movement and its other member organizations. The charging documents go into detail about how Tvind members moved money from Planet Aid/GAIA into Tvind accounts. The 300+ page verdict against Poul Jorgensen links Humana directly to Jorgensen and Tvind. Some of your members, like Mikael Norling and Uli Stosch, describe themselves as Tvind members in various publications. Five of your original Board of Directors, including Norling, are Tvind members. One, Jonas Israel, testified in the Danish case. In addition, some of Planet Aid's web links are registered to www.e-advice.dk, which shares the same address as Tvind in Denmark. I've had former Planet Aid and Humana employees tell me that you and Ms. Stosch consider Planet Aid, Humana, IICD, US'Again and Garson & Shaw are all Tvind organizations.
Resp.: I have not read the entire transcript of the trial. However, I am able to assure you that Planet Aid is a completely independent entity operated consistent with all federal and state statutes and regulations. It is audited annually, as required by law, by an independent third party auditing company. Consistent with its charitable purpose, Planet Aid donates money to a number of Humana People to People operated projects every year. The donations are in most cases made in the form of money transferred to their accounts. A smaller portion is given as gifts in-kind. Just like other 501©(3) non-profits, we have a variety of people from various backgrounds, beliefs and convictions represented in our organization. Nobody indicted in the Danish court case has any involvement with Planet Aid. Jonas Israel was a board member for a few years, but he is not indicted, he is simply a witness. As for E-advice, it runs a website hosting service and we are subscribers
FOX 5: Several published articles say Planet Aid was started by Tvind under Norling and Bodil Ross Sorensen, another defendant in the Danish case. How would you respond?
Resp.: Planet Aid was started by myself along with a couple of other people who are no longer involved in Planet Aid. Mikael Norling worked in Planet Aid for some years and now holds a position on the Board. Bodil Ross Soerensen has never been involved with Planet Aid in any way shape or form.
FOX 5: Can you please explain Planet Aid's relationship to Humana? In your tax records, Humana is listed as an "affiliate." On your website and annual reports, you describe Planet Aid as "a member" of Humana and that your projects are "operating under the umbrella of Humana." In your annual reports, you also give examples of how your employees worked at, are trained at and meet with Humana's staff that serves as Planet Aid's "technical and administrative staff."
Resp.: Planet Aid is a member of The Federation for Associations connected to the International Humana People to People Movement – commonly referred to as Humana People to People. Some 34 national organizations are members of Humana People to People. HPP assists members with program development, holds conferences, coordinate aid, etc.
We occasionally participate in conferences and we have a program where young people interested in a career in Planet Aid are offered a "Manger in Training" program that also includes 3 months work in a project in Africa. We also receive management trainees from the projects in Africa who come to Planet Aid in a learning and cultural exchange program,
FOX 5: There are nearly 50 articles published by well-respected news organizations, including The Boston Globe and The UK Guardian, that link Planet Aid to Tvind and call one or both a cult. Are all of these newspapers wrong? If so, why does the label continue to stick?
Resp.: Planet Aid is an independent entity committed to its charitable purpose. The articles you cite appear to be irresponsibly based on unsupported rumors and allegations. By and large they all quote the same source – and each other. I have examined the list you sent me with these articles and less than 10 are actually about Planet Aid. They clearly reflect a lack of understanding regarding the mission and purpose of our organization.
I can assure you that we are always ready to share the stories about what we do and are proud of our accomplishments. As a result of Planet Aid's work and with the assistance of HPP (discussed above), we have improved the health and living conditions of countless thousands of Africans in the past ten years. Sadly, without our assistance many would be consigned to a life of poverty and ill-health.
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There was a point, earlier in the offseason, when free agent outfielder Cody Ross said he was looking for a three-year contract. It was crazy, and everybody knew it was crazy, and Cody Ross probably knew it was crazy, but he still tried, because, why not?
Cody Ross remained unsigned. The calendar turned to 2012. The demands came down. And now Ross is joining the Boston Red Sox, according to Ken Rosenthal. Rosenthal's report has been confirmed by Jon Heyman. There's no word yet on the terms, but I'm guessing this is going to be a one-year contract, and not a particularly expensive one.
Ross is 31. He has a career OPS+ of 105, which is pretty good. Over the last three seasons he's posted an OPS+ of 101, which is less good, but still fine. He can and does play all three outfield positions, which makes him versatile, even though he's not exactly Willie Mays. Ross is a handy role player to have.
And he'll be a role player with Boston. Jacoby Ellsbury is locked into a starting spot. Carl Crawford is locked into a starting spot. Ryan Sweeney and Ryan Kalish are around, but they're both left-handed, while Ross bats right-handed. So one can easily see Ross platooning, since he has a career .912 OPS against southpaws. Maybe he didn't have a platoon role in mind when the offseason began, but the market is the market.
The Red Sox just unloaded Marco Scutaro's salary over the weekend, presumably to free up space to bring in a starting pitcher. Signing Ross shouldn't interfere with that too much.
Terms, via Jerry Crasnick:
Cody Ross' deal with the #RedSox is for $3M base salary plus bonuses based on plate appearances.


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|Tsaurah Litzky
Her erotic novella, The Motion Of The Ocean, was published by Simon & Schuster as part of Three The Hard Way, a series of erotic novellas edited by Susie Bright.
Baby On the Water - New and Selected Poems (1990-2003), was published by Long Shot Press. She has also published ten poetry chapbooks including Blessing Poems (Synaethesia Press 2006), Good Bye Beautiful Mother (Low Tech Press 2001). Snapdragon Press has published Tsaurah's Blake Haunts Me (2005), Crazy Lust (2007) and most recently Blue Blood of Morning (2009), now in its third printing. Tsaurah's new poetry collection, Cleaning The Duck, was published to rave reviews in November 2011.
Tsaurah's writing has appeared in over a hundred publications including Best American Erotica (eight times), Penthouse, New York Times, Sex For America, The Worst Book I Ever Read, Politically Inspired, Rattapallax, The Blacklisted Journalist, Long Shot, Clean Sheets, Paramour, Tribes 12, Booglit, Crimes Of The Beats, Unbearables, Outlaw Bible of American Poetry, Beet, Brooklyn Rail, Proverbial Monkey, Downtown Poets, Williamsburg Observer, Artspeak, Clara Venus, Mammoth Book Of Best New Erotica (3 times), Tales from the Infirmary, The Urban Bizarre, Down Is Down But So Is Up, Bitten, X – The Erotic Treasury. During the 90's Tsaurah was a columnist for the former arts weekly, Downtown where she wrote an Eros and Existence column.
A long time presence on the New York poetry and performance scene, Tsaurah has performed her work in many venues including Bowery Poetry Club, Barbes, National Arts Club, Gathering Of The Tribes, Theater For The New City, St. Marks Church, Nyorican Poets Café, Knitting Factory, Stevens Institute and the Howl Festival. In 2006 she was named one of the Twenty Poets Laureate of New York City by the Peoples Poetry Gathering. In 2004 she was a featured reader at the thirty-fifth Burning Tongues Poetry Festival in Ruigoord Netherlands. She was also one of the grand finalists in the U.S. Poets in Mexico 2009 competition.
Tsaurah has taught erotic fiction, erotic literature and fiction writing at the New School and erotic poetry at the Bowery Poetry Club.
She is the founder of the writers community, The Bridge.
Tsaurah lives in a Brooklyn Waterfront apartment where she can see the Statue of Liberty out her kitchen window. She continues to believe it is a privilege to be a poet and that this is the promised land.