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Grayson then drew even more criticism after an "apology" on the floor likening the current health crisis to the Holocaust.
Webster, a Christian conservative who served nearly three decades in the Florida legislature and served as House Speaker, said in a statement that despite encouragement from supporters he was prompted to "follow a principle that has always served me well: 'When in doubt, don't.'"
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Junior Sarah Sigrest allowed one hit in seven innings, while junior Kayla Ouellet scored twice to lead the JU softball team past No. 22 Texas A&M, 3-1, in non-conference action on Thursday afternoon in Clearwater, Fla.
Sigrest (8-3) put together another strong performance for the Dolphins (16-9) by allowing just a hit and unearned run in the first inning, while striking out five to get the complete-game win.
Ouellet and junior Amanda Schmidt each finished with a team-high two hits, while sophomore Sarah Simon and freshman Meagan Balding had RBI hits to give the Dolphins their first win over a ranked opponent since downing No. 10 Florida State, 2-1, on Feb. 20, 2004.
"I am very proud of our team," said JU head coach Amanda Lehotak. "You can't say enough good things about Sarah's performance, while Kayla's speed was a key today. Offensively, we good at-bats all game long and performed very well in the field on defense. Overall, this was a good team win."
Aggies ace Lindsey Sisk (10-3) was tagged with the loss, allowing three runs on seven hits and five strikeouts in seven innings of work. Natalie Villarreal had a leadoff single and scored the lone run for Texas A&M in the loss.
Ouellet opened the first inning for JU with a single to shortstop and advanced to second on a wild pitch. After a walk to Schmidt, Simon plated Ouellet with a single to the right side. Schmidt later scored on a wild pitch to give the Dolphins a 2-0 lead.
The Aggies cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second inning after Villarreal scored on a two-out pass ball.
With one out in the JU fifth inning, Ouellet reached first with on a high-chopping infield single. She would steal second, while Simon drew a two-out walk. Balding followed with a single to center field to score Ouellet and extend the lead to 3-1.
Texas A&M got a leadoff walk from Nicole Morgan to start the bottom of the fifth inning, while Brittany Walker reached on a fielder's choice in the next at-bat. Sigrest struck out the next hitter and induced two consecutive fly outs to leave the runners stranded.
Sigrest retired six of the final seven Aggie hitters to lock down the win for the Dolphins.
The Dolphins begin the USF The Game Tournament tomorrow in Clearwater, Fla. against No. 21 Texas Teach at 5:30 p.m. They close the night against Colorado State at 8 p.m.


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In January 2007 the President announced an initiative, referred to as Grow the Force, to increase the end strength in the Army by more than 74,000 by 2013 and the Marine Corps by 27,000 personnel by 2011 to enhance U.S. forces, reduce stress on deployable personnel, and provide necessary forces for success in the Global War on Terrorism. The Department of Defense (DOD) estimates that it will need more than $17 billion for facilities to accommodate the planned personnel increases. GAO was asked to review (1) the process the Army and Marine Corps used to develop construction projects associated with Grow the Force, (2) the extent to which the projects submitted in DOD's budget requests for fiscal years 2007 and 2008 support the initiative, and (3) whether the Army and Marine Corps plan to use temporary facilities while construction projects are completed. GAO reviewed the construction projects associated with Grow the Force in DOD's budget requests for fiscal years 2007 and 2008, reviewed stationing documents, and interviewed officials at Army and Marine Corps headquarters and six installations on the process used to develop projects. In comments on a draft of this report, DOD disagreed with GAO's assessment that 1 Army project and 12 Marine Corps projects do not support Grow the Force but did not provide sufficient documentation that existing capacity issues would be exacerbated by additional personnel.
The Army and Marine Corps followed their typical process to develop construction projects when they developed the Grow the Force projects submitted in DOD's budget requests for fiscal years 2007 and 2008; however, the process was compressed due to the short period of time between the announcement of the initiative and submission of budget requests. For example, the active duty Army took about 2 months and the Marine Corps took 6 months to develop projects submitted in DOD's budget requests for fiscal years 2007 and 2008; the typical process takes about 2 years. Nearly all of the military construction projects submitted as Grow the Force projects in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 supported the Grow the Force initiative. GAO found that 68 of the 69 projects submitted by the Army and Army National Guard, totaling more than $2.3 billion, and 37 of the 49 projects submitted by the Marine Corps, totaling more than $665 million, supported Grow the Force. However, GAO found that 1 Army project and 12 Marine Corps projects did not support Grow the Force because they addressed existing deficiencies and were needed regardless of whether Grow the Force occurred or they supported another initiative. For example, the Marine Corps included a $7 million wastewater system modification project at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in its fiscal year 2008 budget request to address environmental issues. Officials said the project was already planned for a future budget request and would be needed regardless of whether Grow the Force had occurred. Additionally, GAO determined that 3 Marine Corps projects, totaling $58 million, were to construct facilities for wounded Marines that supported another initiative, not Grow the Force. While most of the fiscal years 2007 and 2008 projects were linked to Grow the Force, it may be more difficult to identify some Marine Corps and Army Reserve projects as supporting the initiative in future budget requests because the Marine Corps may not link installationwide projects to Grow the Force and the Army Reserve plans to identify projects for a related force structure effort as Grow the Force projects. GAO's analysis shows that some units will arrive at installations before facilities are constructed; however, the Army does not plan to purchase or lease temporary facilities, while the Marine Corps plans to do so to bridge the gap between when units are established and permanent facilities are constructed. The Army plans to use existing facilities, including facilities vacated by deployed units, to bridge the gap between the time when personnel arrive and the completion date of construction projects. The majority of new units will be established at Marine Corps installations before permanent facilities are complete and will require temporary facilities. The Marine Corps requested $147 million in fiscal year 2008 for temporary facilities, including armories and trailers, to bridge the gap between the time units arrive and the completion date of construction projects. A Marine Corps official expects that additional funding for temporary facilities will be required but the extent of the funding requirements have not yet been determined.
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Active and Reserve Unit Costs:DOD Report to Congress Generally Addressed the Statutory Requirements but Lacks DetailGAO-14-711R: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
Air Force Working Capital Fund:Actions Needed to Manage Cash Balances to Required LevelsGAO-14-480: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
Defense Health Care Reform:Actions Needed to Help Realize Potential Cost Savings from Medical Education and TrainingGAO-14-630: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
Defense Health Care:US Family Health Plan is Duplicative and Should be EliminatedGAO-14-684: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
Defense Management:DOD Needs to Improve Future Assessments of Roles and MissionsGAO-14-668: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
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Defense Contracting:Factors DOD Considers When Choosing Best Value Processes Are Consistent with Guidance for Selected AcquisitionsGAO-14-584: Published: Jul 30, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 30, 2014.
Littoral Combat Ship:Additional Testing and Improved Weight Management Needed Prior to Further InvestmentsGAO-14-749: Published: Jul 30, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 30, 2014.
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Security Clearances:Tax Debts Owed by DOD Employees and ContractorsGAO-14-686R: Published: Jul 28, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 28, 2014.
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Missile Defense:DOD's Report Provides Limited Insight on Improvements to Homeland Missile Defense and Acquisition PlansGAO-14-626R: Published: Jul 17, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 17, 2014.
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Military Training:Observations on Efforts to Prepare Personnel to Survive Helicopter Crashes into WaterGAO-14-615R: Published: Jul 14, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 14, 2014.
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MSNBC spokesman Jeremy Gaines just e-mailed us to say that the news network did change its usage rules before it hosted the first two debates. MSNBC's new language (in this case, as stated before the GOP debate): News organizations, including radio, network television, cable television, local television, and news and information websites may use excerpts of "The Republican Candidates' Debate" only subject to the following restrictions: 1. On television, an unobstructed onscreen credit "MSNBC / POLITICO.com" must appear during each debate excerpt and remain on screen for the entire excerpt. On the internet, video must stream with the unobstructed credit as described above, or links to MSNBC.COM and POLITICO.com for the duration of the stream.A later exchange:
Gaines of MSNBC says in an e-mail to us that: "News and information websites can use the video with the same restrictions as broadcast outlets. So, yes, they can download and have on their site and edit. Just like other television networks." Still to be determined, we presume: exactly what is a "news and information website."Memmott also heard from FoxNews that they are not opening up their debate footage. I put in emails to a FoxNews exec to make sure that is the latest word; haven't heard back yet.


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Kean Gallery Director Exhibits Works at New York's Desbrosses Gallery
UNION, N.J. –Look Back 75-05, an exhibition chronicling the sculptures and drawings of Neil Tetkowski, gallery director and assistant professor in Kean University's School of Visual and Performing Arts, will be displayed through Saturday, February 26, in the Desbrosses Gallery, located at 9 Desbrosses Street #514, in New York City.
The inaugural exhibition at the gallery, Look Back 75-05 is a window into the world of the artist who got off to a roaring start in his twenties and was hailed as the "heir of Voulkos," the late California master of modern ceramics. Tetkowski's initial clay works are full of gesture and ripping abstraction, but the similarities end there. Early on, Tetkowski, with great sensitivity, adds color to the visual equation and a feeling of illusory depth that he can call his own.
This exhibition successfully outlines the progression of his early clay sculptures that later evolved in a cultural, ecological and geo-political exploration. Machine Shop, created in 1985, is one of his first works combining metal and fired clay from the American Iron and Steel Series, a prophetic object documenting Rust Belt outsourcing. Also included are two bottle-like forms from the Smoke Stack Mandala Series.
By the early 1990s, Tetkowski is clearly on to a more conceptual track. His works begin to capture a specific happening or moment in time. Handprints of the great violinist, Jacques Israelievitch, form the relief in Concertmaster, a brightly colored orange tondo with a remarkably fired terra sigillata surface. This piece is a shadow of many to come as handprints are the universal image of choice that Tetkowski has repeatedly used.
For further information, please call gallery owner Shuhei Yamatani at (212) 343-3022.


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On The Way To Orange Country
1977: I photographed all of Kim Fowley's bands. He was and still is a living legend and a brilliant record producer. He gave me a chance to photograph all of his bands when I was just a kid. He was loud, brash, arrogant and probably one the most creative industry players I have ever met.
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The Oral History Project at GFS
Sunday, April 27th through December 31st
This special exhibition celebrates the history of Grounds For Sculpture as the former site of the of the New Jersey State Fair.
Seward Johnson: The Retrospective
The largest and most significant exhibition in GFS history!
Education Gallery Exhibition: MEMBERS' MUSINGS 2014
Grounds For Sculpture presents the fifth annual exhibition of artwork created exclusively by Members of Grounds For Sculpture (GFS).
Education Gallery Exhibition: REFLECTIONS - CREATIVE WORKS BY THE MATHENY ARTS ACCESS ARTISTS
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10 September 2009
The in-depth investigation into what caused 529 people to report being ill after eating at the Fat Duck restaurant in Bray, Berkshire, during January and February this year concludes with publication of a report by the Health Protection Agency today.
The investigation was conducted by the HPA and Environmental Health Officers from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Berkshire East Primary Care Trust was also involved. The final report has been delayed due to the swine flu pandemic which required priority response from the Health Protection Agency.
Investigations focused on laboratory testing of diners with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting (where possible); analysis of detailed questionnaires sent to others who reported similar illness; investigation of illness among staff; examination of the restaurant environment and food processing, handling and supply; laboratory testing of food samples.
Putting together findings from all these parts of the investigation, the main conclusions were that:
The restaurant co-operated fully with the investigation and was able to re-open in March following recommendations to review the food management system to minimise risk of cross-contamination; to identify early warnings of increased staff or customer illness and ensure prompt notification to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Environmental Health team and to use a variety of education tools to support understanding in those staff whose first language is not English.
Wider recommendations to other restaurants and food-handlers are that norovirus is an important cause of food poisoning and is easily spread so there needs to be scrupulous attention to food and personal hygiene especially when handling shellfish.
Restaurants that suspect food-poisoning among staff or diners should quickly seek advice and support from their local authority's environmental health team and the Health Protection Agency. This can prevent incidents becoming prolonged outbreaks and reduce the number of diners and staff affected.
HPA South East Regional Director, Dr Graham Bickler, said: "This investigation has been long, complex and thorough. It confirms the well-known risks that raw shellfish pose. Oysters and other shellfish can become contaminated with norovirus originating from human sewage, especially during winter months.
"Individuals infected with norovirus can readily transfer the virus onto foods they prepare. The virus will remain viable and capable of causing illness in those foods that are not subsequently cooked…the more intensively that food is handled the more likely it is to become contaminated by infected food handlers."
Cllr Phillip Bicknell, the Royal Borough's Lead Member for public protection said, "Our environmental health officers and colleagues in the HPA have worked hard to resolve this issue. We are committed to the welfare of our residents and visitors and are pleased this issue has been resolved."
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Foodborne illness at The Fat Duck restaurant
More information on Norovirus: http://www.hpa.org.uk/HPA/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/InfectionsAZ/1191942172966/
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Flosstradamus, Photo: Jim Newberry
Friday Dec 7, 2012 (9:30pm–5am)
Avalon Hollywood
1735 Vine St
Flosstradamus spent the last 8 years breaking new sounds around the globe and becoming club kings in the process. But how do they keep doing it? J2K and Autobot's knack for flipping your favorite tracks in unexpected new ways (from their earliest DJ blends to high-energy hybrids like the duo's hit remix of Major Lazer's "Original Don") certainly helps. So does having a catalog of original bangers on Fool's Gold, Green Label Sound and Mad Decent/Jeffree's. Yet the real reason Floss has been able to reinvent party rocking for close to a decade is because these Chicago boys bring an irresistible sense of fun to every single set, whether it's a sweat-soaked nightclub or in front of thousands at Lollapalooza. Armed with a gang of new tunes straight from the studio and a brand new, extra-hype stage show, Flosstradamus is coming back to a town near you… get ready to juke!
Krewella is an electro group from Chicago comprised of sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf joined by producer Rain Man. Making their debut in the summer of 2011, the trio instantly exploded onto the electro scene with their genre defying releases. Seamlessly merging infectious melodies with snarling dubstep drops, Krewella defies norms in EDM music. Onstage, the energy of Krewella's DJ sets is contagious. With unrelenting growling bass, fans will find themselves raging harder than they ever have before.
Austin, TX own RUN DMT's sound is a reflection of a torrid love affair with heavy basslines, thunderous beats, and haunting melodies. Forming in the summer of 2010, RUN DMT decided to take the approach of no-holds-barred heavy bass music without borders, touching on Dubstep, Drumstep, Moombahton, UK Funky, atmospheric Downtempo and more. In its short 1.5 year of history it has made high profile appearances at Camp Bisco, Nocturnal Festival, Bass Invasion, and Snowglobe Music Festival. Its original productions and remixes have become recent playlist staples for DJs ranging from Bassnectar to MSTRKRFT to Craze to 12th Planet and beyond.


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BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OctreoPharm Sciences GmbH announced today that the company has received approval of "Orphan Drug Designation" by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for OPS202 as a diagnostic agent for the management of patients with gastro-entero-pancreatic-neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). This will significantly expedite and facilitate the access for NET patients to the 68Ga PET technology. Preliminary results on OPS202 in humans are highly promising and have shown superior results compared to other currently available modalities. The whole diagnostic procedure can be completed in 1 hour and provides quantification capability that might be improved compared to other radio-labeled compounds. "This designation is an important step in the development of a new and potentially heavily improved diagnostic and staging tool for a seriously debilitating and potentially lethal disease", said Dr. Hakim Bouterfa, Managing Director of OctreoPharm Sciences GmbH. Udo Blaseg, Founder and Senior Advisor added: "The Orphan Drug status entitles us to ten year market exclusivity in Europe following marketing approval for OPS202. It also provides special benefits, including possible exemptions in certain regulatory fees during development which will significantly help in an expedited and less expensive regulatory pathway for a final approval."
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OPS202 is member of a family of next-generation antagonistic peptides, unlike the currently used agonists DOTATOC, DOTATATE or DOTANOC. Agonists as first-generation peptides have exclusively been used as radio ligands in the past decade without regulatory approval for the implementation of peptide receptor targeting of tumors in vivo. However, the new class of antagonistic peptides is independent of the sst2 receptor activation state (G protein phosporylation) and therefore can target many more receptors expressed on the tumor cell surface. OctreoPharm Sciences GmbH aims to develop these antagonists in an approach referred to as Theranostics. Depending on the labeled radionuclide OPS202 can be used for diagnosis (68Ga) as well as for therapy (90Y) – the later is currently in preclinical development as OPS201 (SOMther®). This might provide a unique pathway for personalized medicine to diagnose and treat neuroendocrine tumors based on the same compound. Start of a clinical phase I study for OPS202 will be later this year.
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Warren Sapp -- I'm DEAD BROKE ... and I Lost My Super Bowl Ring dlvr.it/1Pqb1s—
Kennedy Kaito Conan (@JwcKennedy) April 06, 2012
Future hall of fame defensive tackle Warren Sapp has reportedly hit rock bottom. According to TMZ, the former Miami Hurricane and Tampa Bay buccaneer filed for bankruptcy on Friday.
Currently Sapp works as an analyst for the NFL Network.
wait a second… Warren Sapp is broke?—
Brad Stoner (@bstoner52) April 06, 2012
Come on Warren Sapp! Another bankrupt athlete. We have to do better.—
Mister (@marqmyw0rds) April 06, 2012
Wait, Warren Sapp is broke? How much is NFL Network paying him?—
Raymond A. Simms (@ForgotAboutRay) April 06, 2012
Warren Sapp files for bankruptcy… Any person who can have millions and lose it… deserves it!—
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According to the docs, Sapp owes more than $6.7 million to various creditors … including hundreds of thousands of dollars in child support payments and alimony to at least 4 different baby mamas.
Among the debts, Sapp says he owes $853k to the IRS for 2006 and another $89k for 2010. Sapp says he also owes $2,858 in medical bills for "Corrective Speech and Language Therapy."
Sapp says he only has $6.45 million to his name … and lists all of his assets in the documents … which include:
– 240 pairs of Jordan sneakers and sandals
— Large Nude women painting
— Lion skin rug (female – lioness)
— Nike golf clubs
— De Grisogono watch (scratch on crystal, nicks and scratches on band)
— A boxing glove signed by Muhammad Ali
To make matters worse, Sapp also claims that he has lost his 2002 Super Bowl ring and his 1999 National Championship ring.
Warren sapp makes 45K a month & over 500k a year and is dead broke. Minus losing his super bowl, and hurricane champ ring
DINOsaures REX (@MissDino2u) April 06, 2012
Warren Sapp claims his final shot at getting out of debt was mega millions. He dropped 2 mill on tickets, & lost. Now he is S.O.O.L.—
Skylar Wallace (@sky8632) April 06, 2012
Warren sapp ain't broke he is really trying to avoid paying his baby mother—
Markus Boisrond (@Kiing_GeMiNi) April 06, 2012
Warren Sapp is another athlete who's gone broke lol anyone with a bear skin rug or in Sapp's case lion skin rug should never have money lol—
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Now this really has nothing to do with cookies. But at the request of Bridget (see "what's for dinner" below), I thought I'd share my personal mac n' cheese with beer recipe.
I am obsessed with/addicted to mac n' cheese. Whenever I find it on a menu anywhere I order it. If I know I'm going to a restaurant that serves mac n' cheese, I plan all my meals that day around my mac n' cheese. Ergo, I'm picky about my mac n' cheese, so I'm proud of myself for finalizing my own. I juuuust made this a few days ago, and I likely won't make it again for a bit, so I don't have any yummy looking photographs. You'll have to trust me that it looks yummy. If you need step-by-step photos, let me know and I'll snap a few next time I make it.
Also, as this is my own recipe, the measurements are inexact. Luckily, this mac n' cheese is forgiving. I add different amounts of everything every time and it always turns out great:
my mac n' cheese n' beer:
1/2 to 3/4 box of penne pasta or large shells (about 10-12 oz.)
6 Tblsp flour
6 Tblsp butter
2 1/2 cups whole milk (you can use 2 %, too)
lots and lots of shredded cheddar, between 12 and 16 oz. or to taste
1/2 bottle of beer (ale works well, you can use more or less to taste)
bread crumbs (about 1/3 cup?)
2-3 Tblsp melted butter
Cook pasta al dente al dente al dente (ie. about 2 minutes less than the recommended cooking time. This is important, the pasta should be firm because it will cook in the oven later and if you cook it all the way now, it will be mushy.) Drain and set aside. In medium saucepan, melt butter and whisk with flour over medium low heat to form a paste. Gradually add in the milk, stirring constantly. Continue stirring frequently until thickened. This can take awhile, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the grated cheese. Add the beer and continue to heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste. At this point, I transfer the cheesy mixture to a larger saucepan. Add the pasta and stir. Transfer to a 9 x 13″ baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray. Mix melted butter with bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top. Bake in a 375 degree oven about 20 minutes. You may cover for first 15 minutes with tin foil, remove for last 5 minutes. Cook until bubble and browned on the edges.
Enjoy! If anyone tries this, let me know how it turns out!
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Closing Day Revisited
May 31, 2012 in The Home by Joe
As you know our closing day has come and gone. Boo hiss!!! We pushed as hard as we could to try to close last week but it just didn't work. The long 3 day weekend would have been perfect for getting a lot of work done. Even though we didn't close we decided to at least go over to the house and clean up the yard and do some much-needed trimming and removing of overgrowth. Shhh don't tell anyone we were there, although I'm sure no one would be against us cleaning up the place There are so many overgrown "weed" trees that have been left to grow and now will have to be pulled out with the truck. Fun!


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You might not realize it, but "packrat" is far more than mere slang for hoarders and collectors. The fine creature lives and thrives and collects stuff like nobody's business.
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Sunday, June 17th, 2012: 1pm
Health Freedom Expo: Chicago
"The Great American Detox – Reboot Your Body, Refresh Your Life"
Join Alex Jamieson, celebrity nutrition expert, as seen in Super Size Me and Oprah, share the secrets to transforming your health, body and life with food.
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Wednesday, July 4th, 2012: 12pm ET
Being Here: Transform Your Relationship With Food
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5 Critical Components of an Exercise Plan
Date: Wednesday July 27th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: Free to attendees (Open to Exercise Professionals and Personal Trainers)
Taught by Angela Corcoran, MS, RCEP, Guest lecturer Alex Jamieson CHHC, AADP0.3 CEU'sNext week the Focus Personal Training Institute will host another FREE CON-ED event. Space is limited so please make sure to RSVP. The details are below!Overlooked intangible aspects of personal training can destroy your clients efforts. This three hour workshop will look at the 5 critical components of an exercise plan connecting behavior, environment and food to your professional vision putting you and your client on the road to success!Alexandra Jamieson, CHHC,as seen on Oprah, The Final Word, 30 Days and The National Health Test with Bryant Gumble will share her Week In A Weekend program and offer tips on helping you and your clients learn the basics of meal planning, shopping, and cooking efficiently for fitness success. She also played an integral part in the award-winning documentary Super Size Me. In her three books, Vegan Cooking For Dummies (Wiley, 2010) , Living Vegan For Dummies (Wiley, 2009) and The Great American Detox Diet (Rodale, 2005),Alex offers remarkably sane – and tasty – advice on how to detox, live healthfully and feel fantastic.
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Presentation of the Oscar nominated documentary Super Size Me with Q&A and book signing
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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011: Whole Foods Market Bowery, 95 East Houston St.
It's Hemp History Week! Join Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert and Alexandra Jamieson, Certified Holistic Health Counselor and author, as they introduce you to hemp like you've never tasted it before. Lots of free hemp samples and the latest news on the efforts to bring sustainable, profitable industrial hemp back to U.S. farms. Sign-up required, register today: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/boweryculinary
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Discussion of "all things vegan" along with book signingStop by, get a signed book and try a vegan treat while you're at it!
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* These are private cooking classes for program members-only. Interested in learning more? Visit Natural Kitchen today:Sunday March 6th: Mercerville, New JerseySunday, March 13th: Whole Foods, Bowery in New York CitySunday, March 20th: Haddonfield, New Jersey
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2pm: Super Size Me and Detoxing The American Diet
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Lecture Description: Alexandra Jamieson presents 8 steps to healthy, convenient detoxing, healthful nutrition choices that give you the energy, strength and focus to be your best, ways to reconnect with your inner health wisdom and offers her top tips on how to live with delicious vitality every day.5pm: The Choice Panel – How to Use, How to Chose: Natural Healing In An Allopathic World
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Grand Hyatt New York: 109 E. 42nd Street (Grand Central at Park Avenue)Panel Appearance with Hoda Kotb, Co-Host and Correspondant NBC News and Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, Director, Women and Heart Disease: Heart and Vascular Institute, Lenox Hill HospitalFor tickets and information: www.heart.org/newyorkgoredluncheon
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Sunday, October 24th: 11:30-12:45 pm
Chloe Jo Davis & Alexandra Jamieson – Holistic, Hot and Sane Family Living for VegansLoveland, Ohio (just outside of Cincinnati)For more information and to buy tickets:
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Nation's First 100% Organic Restaurant Teams Up with Animal Rights Group and Super Size Me Co-Star to Offer Exclusive Vegan MenuNew York, NY — In a bid to help save the planet and to curb global climate change, GustOrganics, New York's premiere organic restaurant, has teamed up with the animal advocacy organization Mercy For Animals (MFA) and vegan chef, Alexandra Jamieson, co-star of the Academy Award-nominated film, Super Size Me, to feature an exclusive vegan menu in celebration of World Go Vegan Week in October.
Location: GustOrganics, 519 6th Avenue @ 14th Street, Manhattan
Dates: Sunday, October 24 – Sunday, October 31, 2010
Vegan Week is a worldwide, annual celebration of compassion and sustainability that takes place this year from October 24 through October 31. Presented by Mercy For Animals in New York, Vegan Week seeks to promote compassionate, sustainable and healthy eating.Why vegan? In June, the United Nations announced that a global shift away from animal-based foods is necessary to save the world from the most devastating impacts of climate change, stating that meat, dairy and egg production is responsible for more deadly greenhouse gases than all of the cars, trucks, planes, trains, ships and other forms of transportation in the world combined. Heeding this call to action, GustOrganics founder and CEO Alberto Gonzalez and his team have "veganized" the restaurant's menu. "By working with local, organic farmers GustOrganics is already one of the greenest restaurants in the world. But we wanted to take it one step further and show our customers that one of the best ways to conserve resources and protect the environment is to eat lower on the food chain. Once people see how delicious and satisfying vegan foods can be, they'll be begging for more," says Gonzalez. GustOrganics is the first USDA certified organic restaurant in New York, and the nation's first restaurant to use 100% USDA certified organic ingredients. GustOrganics is also certified as a Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association and stands by the motto, "Good, Clean, Fair." The restaurant's commitment to a green vision is apparent in its every detail, from its corn straws to its low-energy appliances."GustOrganics has developed an exciting array of great tasting vegan meals that are not only good for you, they're wonderful for the planet and kind to animals," says Nathan Runkle, Executive Director of Mercy For Animals. "Whether you are vegan or simply looking to leave a lighter carbon footprint, GustOrganics is the place to eat."Guests are invited to experience Latin-inspired, 100% organic, vegan fare, including Spicy Vegan Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Avocado Dressing, Mousse de Camote with Caramelized Cashews, Tofu Carpaccio with Arugula and Almonds and much, much more.Alexandra Jamieson – perhaps best known as the health conscious, vegan wife of Morgan Spurlock during his dangerous 30-day binge on McDonalds in Super Size Me – studied at New York City's Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts. Alex has since produced numerous books, including Living Vegan for Dummies."As more Americans become aware of the dire consequences that McDonald's and other fast food fare has on the environment, human health and animal welfare, it is refreshing to work with a restaurant that is committed to taking a lead role in social responsibility," says Jamieson. For more information, visit www.NYVeganWeek.com.
International Food Blogger's Conference: August 29th
Blogging For Specialized Diets: Panel with Alexandra Jamieson and Shauna James Ahern of Gluten Free GirlSunday, August 29th: 8:30 amSeattle, WashingtonPrivate Conference
Getting That Glow For Summer: May 19th
How to Transform Your Looks and Help You Feel Your Best with Holistic NutritionWednesday, May 19th8pmEquinox Gym: 74th Street and 2nd Avenue, New York CityThis free lecture offers attendees a free day pass to Equinox, vegan snacks, and natural product samples.RSVP for the opportunity to get one-on-one tips and instruction at the May 19thclass to email@example.com
Health Freedom Expo, Chicago: June 6th
How A Vegan Diet Will Save The World!Sunday, June 6th1pmUtopia AFree to expo attendeesFor more information or to buy tickets: http://www.healthfreedomexpo.com
Living Vegan for Yogis: Discussion and Book Signing
Saturday, April 24, 2010YogaWorks SoHo, 459 Broadway at the corner of Grand Street, New York City3 pm: Reading and Discussion4 pm: Book Signing and Reception


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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
"A Simple Investigation"
Air date: 3/31/1997
Written by Rene Echevarria
Directed by John Kretchmer
Review by Jamahl Epsicokhan
"I'm talking to Kira."
"You're not talking, you're gossiping. And besides, Odo is quite capable of taking care of himself."
"Don't shout across the room. If you want to gossip with us then come down here."
— Dax and Worf
Nutshell: The story is fairly derivative, but the presentation and characterization makes it worthwhile. A slow, pleasant outing.
When Odo arrests a woman for illegally accessing station information, she reveals to him her troubles: She is looking for an Idanian agent who was supposed to meet her on DS9—someone who could help her with her big problem. The woman's name is Arissa (Dey Young), and she is a member of the nefarious, covert Orion Syndicate under an unseen, all-powerful commanding officer named Draim. Arissa hates the dreadful implications of her job and needs a way out of the Syndicate. But very few people who leave the Syndicate live long to tell about it; they're usually assassinated with prompt skill. And no one opposes the wishes of the infamous Draim.
In the episode's opening minutes, the Idanian agent Arissa is supposed to meet is vaporized by two Orion Syndicate thugs (who, unlike the Cardassians' Obsidian Order, hardly show the grace that would exemplify such a devious organization). When Odo finds evidence of the murder, Arissa looks to Odo for protection and her "way out." Odo, being the Changeling with the big heart, offers whatever help and protection he can provide so that Arissa can live to testify against Draim and send him to prison—not an easy task. In the meantime, Odo comes to respect Arissa's courage and finds himself falling in love with her.
"A Simple Investigation" makes use of a tried-and-true premise—that of a person in trouble who falls in love with the one who protects her. This premise is one that has been used in cinema, television, and second-rate novels so many times that the plot I just described probably seems mostly derivative.
Well, yes, the basic plot is derivative, and, at times, predictable as well. It hardly matters. Rene Echevarria (who I'm endeavoring today to label the best and most prolific Odo writer) supplies the script with the necessary, yet simple, character details and dialog that turns the episode into a slow, quiet, pleasant winner. This is yet another good Odo outing.
Watching "A Simple Investigation" reminded me of last season's also-quiet "Crossfire." Both are small Odo pieces written by Echevarria that provide minimal story substance that wisely plays secondary to amiable characterization. Neither show features anything that stands out as spectacular or instantly attention-grabbing. Both feature perfunctory plots. But, rather, the point of both is to simply provide a slow exposition on Odo's human condition within his identity of a Changeling.
One (although not the only) reason Odo is so intriguing is because he's the DS9 version of the Trekkian character who exists outside the "human condition" to make wry observations about humanity. Every Trek series has one. On the original series it was Spock; on TNG it was Data; on Voyager it's the Doctor. What makes these characters interesting when they're inserted into romance premises like this one is that it puts us, as viewers, into the intriguing mindset of trying to experience vicariously what it is to be human. To do this we attempt to get into Odo's mind and identify with what it means to not be human.
That's probably the deepest thing I can say about this episode, because there really isn't all that much to say about this show—at least, not thematically. "A Simple Investigation" is a simple show, and it's decent that way. I don't think I would look for something like this every week on DS9, but it certainly isn't a problem occasionally.
Aside from the Trekkian Human Question, the other big thing this episode gets right is the chemistry between Odo and Arissa. Chemistry is important in these types of shows, and "A Simple Investigation" features Odo at perhaps his softest in quite a while, yet he is still well within the boundaries of the character we know so well. Everything Odo does seems genuine and heartfelt; his attraction to Arissa never comes across as forced or insincere. By the same token, Arissa is pulled off skillfully by Dey Young, who has an aura of charisma about her that seems to give a reason for why Odo is so taken by her. The personalities here are on-target, and that's worthy of praise for both Auberjonois and Young.
Naturally, I wouldn't be doing my job as a reporter if I didn't comment on the inevitability of these two characters ending up in bed together. Although the implications of a lovemaking Odo had me wondering just how human Changelings can truly be (one question still remaining is "Did Odo morph his clothes off?", but never mind) I think it's also important to note that Odo has generally been as "solid" or as "human" in physical form as any given episode requires him to be. (This also explains, for example, why he can be knocked unconscious when hit on the head, as in "Vortex.") I'm not about to argue. It's the emotional aspects of the situation that are important, and I think the show handled them pretty well. Sure, some of the dialog turned repetitive and even obvious at times, but it was sweet and innocent because, well, Odo's just sweet and innocent in this sort of situation.
Quick aside: While we're on the subject of the (implied) sex in this episode, let me just make a quick juxtaposition: Unlike in the preposterously dumb and superficial Voyager offering, "Favorite Son," from a few weeks back, "A Simple Investigation" handles the sensuality with a tenderness and commitment that makes it worthwhile, rather than just laughable. Lisa Klink could take some pointers from Echevarria, if I may be so bold.
(On a totally unrelated note, Echevarria scores a few points with the amusing revisit to the "double-O-Bashir" program. It's nice to see that the crew decided to make the best of the rather weird situation that was "Our Man Bashir." Could all this subsequent role-playing have been Bashir's wild idea?)
So what about the plot of "A Simple Investigation"? Who cares? It serves its purpose by just sort of being there, and being out of the way when appropriate. Most of the plot revolves around the need to find out what mysterious information is contained on the data crystal that Arissa obtains early in the episode. The show's ending is Fairly Standard Espionage Stuff. It turns out that Arissa is really an undercover Idanian who had her memory wiped (and put onto the mysterious crystal) as a way of making her the best person (a person unaware of her motives) to infiltrate and expose the evil Draim and the Orion Syndicate.
Naturally, as these stories go, the plot twist is the catalyst for ending the relationship—in this case Arissa is not who she thinks she is, and when her memory is restored she realizes that she's married. I saw that one coming about a mile away, but it works okay here, nonetheless. We all knew that Odo's first relationship with a woman had to end in heartbreak. At least this way it was due to extreme circumstances. It could've turned out that Arissa was a spy and was really manipulating Odo—that would've been cruel, and I'm glad Echevarria didn't choose that route.
I don't really care much that the plotting is derivative; these machinations are not the point of this episode. The point is Odo's romantic situation, which proves intriguing most of the time, sincere all of the time, emotional at the end, and well-performed throughout.
Previous episode: Doctor Bashir, I Presume
Next episode: Business as Usual
26 comments on this review
If the writers wanted to explore this part of Odo, couldn't they have done it before his miraculous recovery back from human to shapeshifter?
And the ethical lapse displayed by Odo, in becoming involved with his protected witness, would be grounds for dismissal in any normal universe. Not in Trek, though - everybody just stands around and grins like an idiot.
Eh, at least O'Brien gets to chew the scenery as Falcon.
It was clearly shown Kira was intrigued and mildly jealous the thought a solid woman found Odo attractive/sexually appealing. Made her stepback about her own feelings towards him and Odo actually would be interested to return the affection, being that she had in Crossfire blown him off as inhuman and uninterested in emotional or relationship situations.
Otherwise, Odo changeling with women is icky, he ain't got a glorious dick.
I simply just don't see the point to this snoozer of an episode.
@Megan, what do you mean by "little" fanboys? Surely you can be more subtle than that.
And while we're on the subject of relative pork sword proportions, I think Arissa might disagree regarding the question of Odo's "gloriousness." She's one Idanian whose pudding got a little bit extra spiced that night, if you know what I mean.
Be honest, what woman wouldn't go for a guy who could change the er...mass and density of his phallic instrument at will? I've heard it said that it's not the size that counts it's what you can do with it. Well, Odo would seem to have both of those bases covered. And he doesn't even have to think about baseball while he's covering those bases either.
Okay, I think I've got it out of my system now. In other words, I finished.
2-1/2 Stars
Rene Auberjonois' performance is pretty much the only thing worth the trouble. Dey Young doesn't work for me at all. And don't talk to me about Terry Farrell's part in this.
Rene Echevarria's only truly engrossing "love story" is Season 7's "Chimera".
I did however like the scene where Odo interrupts Bashir in his little fantasy holo-program. Nice touch.
I did like the twist at the end that she was a spy.
I like the whole Orion syndicate concept, but only Enterprise really explored it well. Where were the green women?
Remember, Odo did look up texts about mating and sex while he was solid because he thought that was going to be the rest of his life.
And come on, a guy who can shapeshift will probably be really darned good at tantra and kama sutra! *DUCKS*
Also, bedroom eyes = win.
Forgettable Odo episode.
Which is why it was so absurd that in "Our Man Bashir", Julian claims that it is illegal to enter a holodeck program in process. We've seen it happen throughout all 3 24th century shows...Riker and Troi invaded Barclay's in "Hollow Pursuits", the Doctor invaded Paris' Proton thing in "Night", and here the law enforcement officer "breaks the law".
This episode, though, was a pleasant enough one and I really can't find anything wrong with it per se. It was a decent example of taking a couple of characters, putting them in a well-worn setting, and let the dialogue do the rest. I guess the only thing I could find fault for it is that it's too pedestrian. I don't dislike this episode by any means. But I don't feel it stands up to a 3 star. Not for this viewer anyhow.
2.5 stars.
Additionally, she admitted to being a sleazy criminal blackmailer -- yet instead of being disgusted, Odo immediately assumed she was a victim and not responsible for her actions. (Shades of last week, when Bashir's mother went unpunished.).
If every female criminal can get around Odo by merely batting her eyes and spinning a tale, he's a lousy security chief.
I enjoyed Dey Young in this episode.
2.5 stars for me, I can't go above average.


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The 2011 Oakland Raiders Defense was bad... historically bad. And yet it had a tremendous amount of talent at all levels. There's athleticism to spare and even into week 17, the sports commentators could not but marvel at the "eyeball test" when the Raiders defense took the field.
But potentially the best of them all, the brightest spot of the Raiders season, and perhaps a superstar in the making is former 4th round pick, 5th year and Franchise-Tagged Player: Tyvon Branch. He has absolutely everything to both excel on the field and to endear him to fans. That his name is only whispered among fans in the know (who were hoping to pluck him away in this UFA year) or by NFL front office personnel is more an indictment of the Raiders as a team and the defense as a unit than Branch's abilities, skills, and performance.
Though Branch may be just a touch less than ideal size (listed at 6' 205), the man definitely plays above his weight class, is not afraid to use his body in any and all situations. Whether it be taking on a hulking pulling guard in the run game or covering a hummingbird-quick receiver in the passing game, he's up to the task and never backs down. More times than not, Ty is going to come out ahead.
You can imagine what Al Davis saw in him when he drafted the kid out of UConn in 2008 with the #100 overall pick (That #95 pick Reggie has to work with looks pretty good, doesn't it?). He saw a next generation defender, one who has those prized hybrid backfield talents.
He can play anywhere on the field. Deep half safety? He'll range from midfield to sideline and be the most dependable tackler back there. In-the-box safety? He thinks he's Aaron Curry and will go try to knock the spit out of the running back. Slot cover corner? He'll run and stay with the Dexter McCluster and Percy Harvin types. Blitz? Oh yeah. Here he comes at 100mph at the QB. Cover the Flex TE? He'll chuck and stay with Gronkowski or Gates. Need a Kick off returner to make a big play? Put him in coach and he'll take a kick 6 yards deep and run it 70+ yards.
And what will make you love him is what Rod Woodson had to say about him. "He plays at a speed you just can't teach." They have to tell him to SLOW DOWN in practice because the guy is running full speed all the time. He's also a worker. A hard-nosed, blue-collar, lunch-pail toting worker. He doesn't take plays off; he doesn't know how. Whatever he has, he's giving it on the field. Whatever he has, he gives it on the practice field. How can you not love that?
And he's still just learning how to play this game. In the near future, the light is going to come on and he's going to emerge. And when he does so, if Dennis Allen and Jason Tarver can use and feature him in the defense, he has a chance to become an absolute monster. An Ed Reed/Troy Polamalu-type Monster.
For that to all happen, there are many things that need to fall into place. Branch himself needs to learn when to slow down and when to speed up. There have been times that he's made mistakes because he's rushing a bit much, overpursuing and losing contain, not quite disciplined enough, or jumping too aggressively. What else needs to happen is that the defense has to perform as a unit; when the entire defense is functioning together and communicating well, we'll see each defensive player in a different light.
I absolutely love this guy and look for a fantastic career under Allen and Tarver.
In this clip, there are two plays that stand out to me and are my favorite plays.
(1) Defending the screen pass against the Texans. That play by the Texans was perfectly set up against our defense and looked to have gone the distance, but Tyvon avoids a block and makes the crucial tackle. It's not as Sportscenter-highlight worthy as a "Big Hit", but it was a critical play in this game. Here's a link to a breakdown of that play from my blog [http://www.raiders.ninjagoro.com/?p=346]
(2) Against the Jets, Branch is lined up on an outside receiver. Sanchez throws a screen pass to LDT, who breaks away from would-be tacklers and gets into the open. From out of nowhere, Tyvon Branch comes racing up and pushes LDT out of bounds, saving the TD. Sanchez would eventually bootleg in for the TD, but this play affirms what kind of effort (and speed) the man has.


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Tuesday nfl network came out with some of their first mock drafts. While I quickly scroll down to the 49ers my thoughts are confirmed. Wide receiver Mohammad Sanu and Alshon Jeffery, it seems this has become a common trend is that a WR goes to the niners in the first round. Given I have seen a few changes here and there but i'm speaking of the majority. So I just wanted to throw someone out their I would not mind to see the 49ers draft and maybe get a few thoughts.
Coby Fleener TE, 6'6 250 from Stanford, I feel like he could be similar to Delanie Walker. It seems to be a given the niners need a big tall redzone target for Alex Smith to throw to in the endzone. We all know Harbough loves his TEs and how could he not love one of his own. I say someone like Delanie because I could see him being moved around from TE to the slot or in bunch formations. While I don't know a lot besides the articles I have already read about him it seems his run blocking is not one of his strengths but we already have two TE's who excel in that for him to learn from.
I feel like the pick would add the needed target for alex Smith on offense. Jim loves his versatility with players who can be on the line or out wide, he could move around. Just want to know what people would think about adding a guy like Coby Fleener or if the team qould even consider him during the draft. First post, sorry for any grammatical errors or bad punctuation, I'm not the best writer.


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President Barack Obama visited the Jersey Shore to view the rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Gov. Chris Christie joined the president to visit families and business owners in Asbury Park and Point Pleasant who were impacted by the storm.
For Christie, the president's appearance was yet another way to showcase his beloved Jersey Shore. The Republican governor has been touting it throughout the Memorial Day weekend as a destination point that is back in business, and he broke a Guinness world record Friday by cutting a 5.5-mile-long ceremonial ribbon that symbolically tied together some of the towns hardest-hit by Sandy. The state has a $25 million marketing campaign to highlight the shore's resurgence in time for the summer season.
"You are stronger than the storm," Obama said. "After you've all you've dealt with, after all you've been through, the Jersey Shore is back and it is open for business." That line was borrowed from Christie's marketing campaign.
"When we make a commitment that we got your back, we mean it," Obama said. He also praised Christie for the "great work" the governor has done in the recovery.
Both men reprised the remarkable bipartisan tableau they offered during Sandy's immediate aftermath, when Obama flew to New Jersey just days before the November election to witness the storm's wreckage. Politically, the visit plays well for both men. Christie, seeking re-election this year, will stand shoulder to shoulder with a president popular among Democrats in a Democratic-leaning state. And Obama, dueling with congressional Republicans on a number of fronts, gets to display common cause with a popular GOP stalwart. (Obama was not scheduled to meet with state Sen. Barbara Buono, Christie's likely Democratic opponent in the governor's race.)
Christie, in an interview with NBC on Friday, played down the politics, even when asked whether ties to Obama could hurt him among conservatives if he were to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.
"The fact of the matter is, he's the president of the United States, and he wants to come here and see the people of New Jersey," Christie said. "I'm the governor. I'll be here to welcome him."
New Jersey is still rebuilding. Obama is visiting those regions that have been among the first to recover — Christie ranks the recovery of the state's famous boardwalks as an eight on a scale of 10 but concedes that in other parts of the state many homeowners are still rebuilding six months after the devastating superstorm struck. Overall, the storm caused $38 billion in damages in the state, and harmed or wrecked 360,000 homes or apartment units.
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Today marks the 6 year anniversary of my Mom's death. It has been a totally terrible day. I slept terribly last night thinking about her, cried myself to sleep in the middle of the night....cried all morning, and in the bathroom at work a few times. Our son saw me crying this morning and he got upset too. Which made me feel guilty on top of my grief.
I don't even want to face anyone today, although not one single person has asked me how I was doing or even knows what a difficult day it has been for me (except my sweet husband), and I'm grateful for that!
After hiding my crazy out of control emotions at work all day, I'm not going to practice tonight. I can't face people.I am going home to snuggle with my sweet little boy (who informed me this morning that I could still talk to my Mom...I just had to make sure to look up to Heaven when I did it so she would hear me.) Then I'm going to crawl in bed, pull the covers over my head and probably cry myself to sleep....and wake up in the morning knowing I've survived another year without my Mom and nothing has changed. It still sucks. :(
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Nov 28th will never be my favorite day. Ever.
Posted by Just Barb at 5:29 PM
Labels: anniversary of death, brain cancer, grief, loss of mother
1 comments:
- BeckyMc said...
I understand. My mom has been gone over 20 years and I still feel cheated everytime we have a special occasion and she's not there. But your little boy is right. Talk to her, and take time to feel her love for you. That will help. Love doesn't die.
- November 28, 2012 at 10:08 PM
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