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The Energy and Commerce Committee of the US House of Representatives sends out frequent press releases. Committee Member Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-NC2) often shares info from the Committee, as she did on the local evening news in Raleigh tonight.
Today the Committee issued a release that implied that the move by Walgreens to change how it provides health benefits to its employees was in response to "Obamacare" implementation. The hashtag #BrokenPromises was included in the release.
From NBC News:
most Americans say they don't have a good grasp of what the law entails. Thirty-four percent say they don't understand the law very well, and another 35 percent say they understand it only "some."
Rep. Renee Ellmers is still beating the drum of how "Obamacare" will hurt US' economy and health system. She said on Twitter: "Americans by 45-23% say #Obamacare will have negative rather than positive impact on healthcare system." This is true.
To no one's surprise on Blue NC, they're not even trying to hide the buying of policy anymore. The NC House Insurance Committee has taken up a controversial bill (H-115) that gives insurance companies a large role in overseeing how consumers will be able to buy "affordable" insurance coverage through a state-level "health benefits exchange" to be created under the new national health reform law.
Update by James with short answer: Yes, Ellmers does support destroying Medicare.
Last cycle, Republican's across the nation ran against President Obama's healthcare reform plan by scaring seniors about 'Death Panel's' and how the President's plan would cut over $500 billion from Medicare. Although both claims are completely misleading, that didn't stop Renee Ellmers from using those lies to attack Bob Etheridge for his support of heathcare reform.
For those who are for and those who are against the national health care reform, there is a website that very clearly and simply lays out the reforms and when they are implemented. Go to http://healthreform.kff.org/timeline.aspx
This is a site sponsored by The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.
Senator Leahy has introduced an amendment to the Wall Street Reform Bill S.3217 that would repeal the anti-trust exemption that the private health insurance industry has. It's up for a vote today or tomorrow.
Please call Senator Hagan and ask her to support the Leahy Antitrust Exemption Amendment!
Amendment number -Leahy #3823 (health insurance antitrust enforcement)
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Franken's amendment #3991 passed 64-35 on credit ratings issue
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If there's one thing I believe in, it is experimentation. The way you find out if things will work is to try them. In the healthcare arena, I would have preferred experimenting with something more bold (Single Payer Plus) than the current reform legislation. But what do I know. More to the point, what does anyone know? We're all just guessing. And if history is any indicator, even the best of our guesses will come up short. That's what experiments are for. We do what we can do, and then we build on it. It's called progress.
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Since I retired as a professor of psychology in 1995 I have made 28 trips into trauma zones such as Bosnia, Palestine and Sri Lanka to train teachers and physicians to work with traumatized children. These stories were originally published in the Perspections section of the Columbia Daily Tribune. More recently I have adding stories based on my work as a consultant to law enforcement agencies and as an instructor in a criminal justice program.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Chechnya/Russia Conflict Part 3
The picture done by the artist in our class is of a Chechnya warrior with his leg strapped so that he can not flee from battle.
Chechnya/Russian Conflict Part 3
In part one I talked about my first experience with the Chechnya/Russian conflict, which centered around my contacts with the Moscow police training academy and two professionals from Chechnya who had worked with Chechnya victims of the conflict. In the second section I talked about some of the experiences of Chechnya survivors of the conflict. In this section I go into detail about our work with the children. Remember in reading this I am reporting what I experienced in 2003).
The Camps of Chechnya
Families fleeing war of Eastern Europe find refuge in Turkish villages.
CHECHEN REFUGEE CAMPS, Istanbul, Turkey - Thirteen of us crowded into the tiny room furnished with a double-bunk bed and two small sofas. The room was about 12 feet by 12 feet with a niche for a kitchen and a closet-like area for a toilet. Our host was living in this one small room, which served three families. I assume someone slept on the floor.
Of the 150 people in this camp near Istanbul, 60 are children. Before they sought shelter here from the long war for Chechen independence against Russia, this camp was a series of cement structures that the Turks used as open-air picnic areas facing the Bosporus Straits. With no windows or doors on the structures, the living quarters were constructed with the clever use of transparent plastic sheeting and laths.
For the first two years, there was neither running water nor electricity, but nine months before my visit in 2003 both were installed. When our six-member team from the University of Missouri's International Center for Psychosocial Trauma visited in November, there had been five days of rain. Water was dripping from one of the light fixtures, around which had been taped a plastic catch bag.
The woman who made the tea had a 5-year-old daughter, Fatima, who smiled once she got over the shock of seeing visitors. The Russians had put the woman's husband to death by electric chair--one of many extra-legal deaths the refugees told us about. Our translator did not give us the details.
That evening, we went to Camp 2, which consisted of several large general-purpose rooms, a common cooking area and many small rooms off two hallways. This one lodged 150 people, including very few men but 75 children who had been allowed to stay up late to meet with us.
As they clamored to have their pictures taken, I thought, "What lovely children." They were full of energy, not frightened of us as outsiders and eager to talk with us despite the language differences. I did not pick up the level of hyper-alertness and tension I had found in other refugee camps I found in places like Bosnia and Kosovo..
The mothers also wanted to pose for pictures. They told us they felt they had been forgotten by the rest of the world and that anything we could do to call attention to their plight would be welcomed.
The Chechens in Turkey are a people who officially do not exist. They are not entitled to any aid from the Turkish government or education for their children. These refugees have no official status, which means no resident permit. The Turkish government has taken no steps against them, however, and ignores the fact that they are here. In the first camp, some of the children were in Turkish schools, but no record is kept of them and they are not given diplomas.
Besides pressure from Russia, another reason the government refuses to offer help is that, if conditions were too good, there would be a massive influx of refugees from those areas.
The Situation
Our team from the UMC trauma center was led by child psychiatrist Arshad Husain and consisted of Venetta Whitaker and me from UMC and Gail Baker, Andra Ferguson and Rose Procter from Royal Oaks Hospital. The U.S. Institute of Peace provided funds to bring 20 professionals from Ingushetia to Istanbul, and we had eight students from the camps in Istanbul. The Caucasus Foundation provided space and facilities for our training program.
The professionals who were our students knew little about stress disorders despite the fact that most of them were suffering symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Because of translation problems, we were not always sure how much of what we said was getting through. We were dealing with three major and one minor language, Russian, Turkish, English and Chechen. Despite the language barrier and the fact it was Ramadan, during which everyone fasts during the day, they took an active part in the program.
Training was sometimes pushed to the side because our students had so much they wanted to share with each other and with us about conditions in Ingushetia and Chechnya.
Ingushetia refugee camps
One of my interviews was with a film director financed by Doctors Without Borders to make documentaries about AIDS and the misuse of drugs.
"I also work for a" nongovernmental agency "that is suing the Russian government for its violence against human rights," she said. "I direct refugees with problems to the appropriate agencies to get redress."
This woman served as my client for a demonstration. She found it almost impossible to think of a safe place. We eventually created one, but I had to do additional work with her afterward because the exercise brought up so many memories of things she was trying to repress, including her memories of the Russians killing her husband nine years ago.
Her daughter went back to Grozny and was assaulted in her room one night by men in masks who threatened to kill her. The daughter is now a psychology student who has learned English on her own, and she won't go back to Grozny. She has tried to get a U.S. visa, but the government fears she will not want to return. My informant felt that Chechnya is losing its best and brightest youths, who are going abroad and won't be available to help re-establish their country once the Russians leave.
"My organization keeps track of and makes videos about those who have disappeared," she said. "The Russians do address 'cleaning,' where they enter and kill whole families. Often the parents are 'disappeared' and children are left parentless. The parents must be gone a year before the children can be officially helped. Our organization helps the widows and educates the children."
Other students from Ingushetia described the refugee camps there as ragged jerry-built shacks and tents set along muddy roads. There is little education for the children in the refugee camps and no health help from the Russian government. Some Russian churches give food and other supplies. The food is mostly bread and flour. Unemployment is high, and the economic situation is desperate.
The Ingushetia government is cutting off gas and increasing administrative red tape to pressure Chechen refugees to close the camps. There is little humanitarian aid, but 98 percent of the refugees do not want to return to Chechnya. Many have had their homes destroyed, and there is always fear of people disappearing.
Human Rights Watch investigators report considerable pressure on refugees to leave Ingushetia and return to Chechnya. Pressure includes threats of arrest, withdrawal of food allowances, cutting off heat and electricity to their tents and forced removal. Human Rights Watch says returning people to an active war zone violates the U.N. Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement.
Leader of the movement for independence
Gen. Aslan Maskhadov, former president of Chechnya and leader of the resistance against Russia, was recently quoted in 2003 as saying, "I would like to state again that we are not international terrorists or fundamentalists. We are Chechens fighting for our national independence. We did not invent the idea of national liberation; we inherited it from our fathers and grandfathers. We are carrying on with what they started centuries ago, when there were no such things as "international terrorism" and "fundamentalism." We simply want to free ourselves from the colonial oppression of a barbaric state, and this is what we are doing."
The army's behavior against the Chechens has not gone unobserved in Russia, where human rights groups issued a challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin. A book released in October (2003) documented hundreds of cases of civilians killed or abducted in Chechnya. The volume is called "People Live Here," a reference to a sign frequently posted by civilians over the rubble of the republic's capital, Grozny.
Several of the men I interviewed held administrative positions in Chechnya before fleeing the war. They felt there was much support for the Chechen people from European countries, especially France, Germany and Belgium. They believe pressure from Europe will cause the Russians to eventually grant Chechnya independence.
The presence of a team of professionals from the United States raised the spirits of both the local refugees and the refugee professionals from Ingushetia. That we would take the time and expense to come to them helped break through some of their sense of isolation.
Besides recognizing that techniques exist to help them deal with post-traumatic stress reactions, there was the hope that perhaps if these reactions were dealt with in their children, it could help break the cycle of violence that has bedeviled their part of the world.
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After the news of the past 24 hours or so we thought it best to remind you of just how good this team can be on any given Saturday, regardless of who's got the head coaches headset on. This highlight video is courtesy of our very own Arman Belding!!
What better way to wake up than to be reminded of that drubbing we gave the Nebraska Cornhuskers, right? So sit back and relive the best moments of the Badgers 2nd straight Big Ten Championship game victory!
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Police in the Lubbock-Cooper School District have a new patrol car, but you might have to look twice to spot it.
The new Dodge Charger features what district police say are low-profile graphics.
Instead of the traditional black and white, this new car is black with grey lettering.
Rick Saldana chief of police for Lubbock-Cooper ISD. He says the new unit will help them with working traffic issues and patrolling parking lots in the evenings.
"By no means are we trying to implement a strategy - an 'I got you' issue," Saldana said. "It's just a matter of allowing the officer the opportunity to have a more low-profile approach to doing their job where low lighting is concerned."
The new car will be used on all Lubbock-Cooper campuses.
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Interview with CuCu Diamantes: singer-songwriter & holistic health enthusiast
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Today on show we have a very special guest with us, singer-songwriter CuCu Diamentes.
Back in 2003 CuCu co-founded the Grammy nominated Latin fusion band, Yerba Buena. On March 17th she'll be releasing her solo debut album entitled CuCuLand, (available via iTunes).
MTV called CuCu's style of music a cross between "downtown new york city funk and Cuban glamour and passion."
What you won't read on MTV though is that CuCu is also deeply passionate about raw foods, holistic health, essential oils and social responsibility.
A few months ago I met CuCu at a book launch party for my friend Dr Frank Lipman. It was there that I immediately new I had to introduce her music to the We Like It Raw community. Just as it's so important to be intentional with what food you put in your mouth, it's also just as important to surrounded yourself with uplifting music from soulful spirits.
Today in our interview CuCu talks about her music, the motivation behind it, her passion for holistic living and the important of giving back.
CuCu's album release party will be hosted in NYC on March 19th at The Bowery Ballroom at 8pm. More details and tickets here.
We'll be giving away two tickets to our NYC crew to CuCu's show. If you're interested in coming drop us a comment here and tell us what world music inspires you. We'll pick two winners on Wednesday morning and notify you via email.


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Businesses take to Twitter to put Maldon on the map (From Maldon and Burnham Standard)
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Businesses take to Twitter to put Maldon on the map
9:00am Friday 21st March 2014 in Local News By Emma Robinson, Reporter
Businesses are hoping to put Maldon firmly on the map using just 140 characters.
Last week saw the launch of Maldon Hour on Twitter, an hour-long weekly initiative to support and bring local businesses together.
The idea, which began with Braintree Hour, was launched by Braintree councillor Stephen Canning.
He started the project in May and within five months, in the space of one of the hour-long slots, almost 1,500 tweets were sent out to reach an audience of more than 75,000.
Businesses not only tweet about their services but get to know one another and share tips.
Mr Canning, who has since set up Chelmsford Hour and Southend Hour, hopes the newly-established Maldon Hour will also go from strength to strength.
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Bethany Lutheran College invites juniors and seniors to join us for a free* weekend filled with fun and excitement. Learn about the Bethany experience by visiting with faculty, attending chapel, touring the campus, and enjoying a variety of events as well as checking out the Mankato area. Best of all, Bethany will cover the entire cost of food, lodging, and events while on campus.
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Kaleka pointed out there were no homes nearby with flags, and he wanted to show that the United States was a land of opportunity, said his son, Amardeep Kaleka.
"He lived the American dream," Amardeep Kaleka told CNN's "AC360" on Monday night.
His father brought his family to the United States with little money but a strong work ethic in the early 1980s.
The flag also was a form of protection for the family, Satwant Kaleka told them.
It stood at half-staff Monday evening as the family grieved.
The six killed in Sunday's attack were identified by police as five men -- Kaleka; Sita Singh, 41; Ranjit Singh, 49; Prakash Singh, 39, and Suveg Singh, 84 -- and a woman, 41-year-old Paramjit Kaur.
Amardeep Kaleka told Anderson Cooper people called to tell him that his father saved many lives Sunday.
Earlier Monday, the son said he was not surprised his father tried to stop the gunman at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin.
"It's an amazing act of heroism, but it's also exactly who he was," Amardeep Kaleka told CNN Milwaukee affiliate WTMJ. "There was no way in God's green Earth that he would allow somebody to come in and do that without trying his best to stop it."
Amardeep Kaleka told CNN that the FBI told him his father attacked the shooter in the lobby, resulting in a "blood struggle."
A knife close to the victim's body showed blood on it, he said.
"From what we understand, he basically fought to the very end and suffered gunshot wounds while trying to take down the gunman," said Kanwardeep Singh Kaleka, Satwant's nephew.
Satwant Kaleka's wife, Satpal, hid with several other women, telling them to remain quiet during the horrific incident.
The gunman came into the kitchen and shot and wounded two women, she told CNN. "I grabbed everybody and said run, run to the pantry."
Amardeep Kaleka said his father worked hard and was an honest man.
"I would love for them (the public) to know that he lived his life with the principles that he knew and he was taught at a young age. It made him highly successful in America."
Another victim, Suveg Singh, spent every day at the temple, said his granddaughter, Sandeep Khattra.


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Promoted from the FanPosts by Kid Nate. Happy Birthday Saku! MMA History piece on him in the works.
Forty-one years ago today - July 14, 1969 - Kazushi Sakuraba, one of the greatest (and most creative) MMA fighters of all time, the man later known as "The Gracie Hunter", was born in Katagami, Akita, Japan.
Our own Jonathan Snowden, in his great book Total MMA - Inside Ultimate Fighting, which I highly recommend, said "in Japan, more than anywhere else on the planet, mixed martial arts and professional wrestling are inexorably linked." Sakuraba, like such other major-promotion MMA fighters as Brock Lesnar, Ken Shamrock, Don Frye, Dan Severn, etc, got his start in professional wrestling. Sakuraba ("Saku" affectionately among fans), as is also the case with a number of other great MMA fighters, began in amateur wrestling. In high school and college in Japan, Saku was a legitimately talented national-caliber wrestler who trained alongside and competed with Olympic wrestlers.
His start in professional wrestling was with UWFi, a Japanese organization known for its realistic (while worked, i.e. scripted) matches. UWFi was huge in Japan in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Japanese fans by and large believed that the matches were legitimate. Gradually, however, the rise of the UFC and Pancrase, and the merciless beating that Rickson Gracie put on UWFi standout Yoji Anjo, began to generate suspicion and dissatisfaction among the Japanese fans, as well as a curiousity regarding precisely how top pro wrestlers of the day would do against pro MMA fighters. It was in this environment that PRIDE Fighting Championships, the future home of Sakuraba and the setting for most fans' prevailing memories of him, was born. When UWFi closed operations, Kazushi Sakuraba briefly fought for the short-lived Kingdom organization. It was only a matter of time, however, until he found his place in combat sports lore: PRIDE.
First Sakuraba, substituting for the injured Hiromitsu Kanehara, made a brief pit stop in the UFC, competing in their Ultimate Japan tournament in December 1997. One of the worst calls longtime referee "Big" John McCarthy ever made - he called a stoppage thinking Saku was hurt when he dropped for a takedown - gave Sakuraba a loss to Marcus Silveira via TKO, a loss which he however avenged later that evening when injury to Tank Abbott allowed Sakuraba to face Silveira in the tournament final. This was Saku's first and only UFC event.
Sakuraba debuted in PRIDE at PRIDE 2, defeating Vernon "Tiger" White by armbar. A wonderful battle with Carlos "the Ronin" Newton followed at PRIDE 3, with Saku winning via kneebar in a fight still considered a favorite example of ground fighting among fans. Japanese fans eagerly embraced Saku around this time, starving for a native champion in their homegrown organization following the one-sided defeat of Nabuhiko Takada (again - the martial arts vs. pro wrestling theme) at PRIDE 1.
Sakuraba appeared in every event of PRIDE 2 through 7, racking up 5 wins with one draw in this run. At PRIDE 8 he faced his first Gracie. Royler Gracie is a multiple-time ADCC Champion and World Jiu-Jitsu Champion who is widely regarded as one of the most technical ground fighters in the world. Nevertheless, Sakuraba, after initially toying with engaging him on the ground in their PRIDE 8 confrontation, finally did and in short order had him in a Kimura. The referee, controversially, stopped the fight just before the bell, with Royler's arm twisted in a very unnatural position but having never tapped.
This fight was alleged to be the Gracie family's first lost in professional competition in decades, a situation that instantly put Sakuraba on the map to stay and set him well on his way to his common nickname of "The Gracie Hunter".
Royce Gracie, the multiple-time UFC champion who had not competed professionally in years, came out of retirement to challenge Sakuraba and restore honor to the very proud Gracie name. After both men won their first bout in PRIDE's 2000 Grand Prix opening round, they met in a now-legendary match at the Finals on May 1, 2000. The two ground wizards squared off in the longest professionally sanctioned MMA fight of all time - an unbelievable 90 minutes, split into six 15-minute rounds. The fight was conducted under special rules insisted upon by the Gracie family - no time controls, no judges. The fight was to continue until a stoppage via (T)KO, submission, or throwing in the towel - which is precisely what Royce's corner did after a full hour and a half of unevenly paced battle. Again Snowden, citing Kakutogi Tsushin in quoting Royce:
There was no problem until I got hurt on the left instep. In the sixth round, when I was lying on my back, he kicked my left instep twice in exactly the same place...I just told [my corner] about the pain [between rounds]. I wanted to make them understand that my leg was in so much pain that I couldn't move as they demanded.
Royce's brother Rorion Gracie threw in the towel following the sixth 15-minute frame. Sakuraba had been through a mythically long battle with a legend of the sport, the man who single-handedly put MMA on the American map in the early days of the UFC, and had prevailed. It goes without saying how popular he was among the Japanese fans (and not only the Japanese fans!) following this victory.
Following a loss to Igor Vovchanchyn, Sakuraba faced his third Gracie - Renzo Gracie - at PRIDE 10. Near the end of the second round, Sakuraba caught Gracie in a standing armlock that has endured as one of the most widely recognized and popular MMA clips among fans. Gracie, like Royler before him and Helio Gracie before that, refused to tap or surrender. "To be honest, I really even enjoyed that moment, because I had plenty conscious of what was going on and I didn't give up. I saw the ligaments going, I heard one by one going away, and I embraced that as a punishment for the mistake that I had," said Renzo of the famous submission in a piece he did for 60 Minutes in 2006.
Sakuraba picked up a few more wins in PRIDE, including wins over yet a fourth Gracie, Ryan, and a rear naked choke victory over Quinton "Rampage" Jackson - to date still the only fight Jackson has lost via submission - but his PRIDE heyday had come and gone. Saku fought an exciting trilogy of fights against PRIDE's wrecking ball of a light heavyweight ("middleweight" in PRIDE's nomenclature) champion Wanderlei Silva, but came up short to spectacular finishes in all three contests.
While Sakuraba lives on as one of the "founding fathers" of the sport - particularly in Japan, where he greatly contributed to the exploding popularity of MMA - he is often sadly regarded these days by fans as a fighter who, like Chuck Liddell, Mark Coleman, Mark Kerr, and so many great fighters of the past, stayed on much too long. Age and all the high-impact wars Saku has participated in within the ring have long ago caught up with him, and while he continues to compete (most recently at DREAM.14 where he lost to Ralek Gracie), his days of being competitive at the top levels of the sport are now well behind him.
Few fighters - few men, period - stand as tall in the pantheon of the sport's greats as Kazushi Sakuraba. For all his contributions to the sport; for all his creative and unpredictable moves; for all his legendary battles with the likes of Wanderlei Silva, Carlos Newton, Rampage Jackson, and multiple members of the Gracie family; for all the excitement that he engendered and all the fans he has delighted for the past decade, Sakuraba was named by Inside MMA as one of the top 10 MMA fighters of all time - the hard-earned and universally-bestowed recognition for a lifetime of work which began 41 years ago today.


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PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say a Marine Corps jet has crashed on tribal land south of Phoenix, but the pilot was able to eject safely.
Television footage shows the charred wreckage of what is believed to be a Harrier jet in several pieces in a remote desert area on the Gila River Indian Community.
Authorities say the crash occurred at about 3 p.m. Friday.
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor says the wreckage was near the Sacaton Rest Area, about 40 miles southeast of Phoenix.
A Marine spokesperson in San Diego confirmed the aircraft was based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma.
MCAS Yuma officials referred all calls about the crash to the Miramar base in California, which didn't immediately provide any information.
A spokesman for the Gila River Indian Community says the pilot was the only person aboard and suffered only a nose laceration.
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In the last month or so I had a period where I felt things going into a bit of a tailspin. It is a cyclical thing where life just feels overwhelming, out of control, meaningless even. I spent almost a week feeling down in the dumps and like I was letting everyone around me down. I didn't know what to do "about it" so I just sat with it, really poking at it for a few days. By the end of the week I had come to accept some things about myself and life. I'll forget them and eventually, around some other corner, I'll meet the dip in the road again. Read more about Sitting
Well I haven't written very much this summer. I have been tumbling around in the whirlwind that is my new life. Ever since the jump into a new career I have been bouncing through many, many changes. I have been in a constant state of challenge both mentally and emotionally. I can't even really begin to articulate very much of it as much as I wish I could, to even myself. I am feeling very cloddish, in both tongue and mind. The new challenges in my life are invigorating as well as frustrating and frightening. Read more about The summer of growth
Here is my new favorite toy: an indoor rowing machine. I had never used one of these before and my trainer at the gym plopped me on it at the end of my workout for the day. I totally loved it, even though I was tired from lifting already. The rhythm of it felt very natural and relaxed even though I was working hard. It is a great all-around body workout and, at least for me, a very meditative movement - sort of a "rowing meditation" akin to walking meditation. Read more about Meditation in Motion


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The Nile Junior Fed livestock sale brings cattle, goats and hogs to MetraPark. The sale gives one teenager a chance to help fellow South Dakotan ranchers hit hard by the snowstorm last week.
Karly Schaunaman sold a calf Thursday and is donating part of her proceeds to the South Dakota Ranchers Relief Fund. Last week, much of the livestock in the western part of South Dakota suffered a devastating blow. A heavy snowstorm wiped out herds of livestock there. Karly's family wasn't affected, but as she and her father drove to Billings from Aberdeen, South Dakota, Karly came up with an idea to help those who weren't so lucky.
"She said you know let's just give part of the proceeds back to the ranchers relief fund and I think it's just a great opportunity," Kirk Schaunaman, Karly's father said. "I hope that other businesses, other youth, and other individuals will step up as well."
The Schaunamans are ranchers themselves and know how devastating the loss is.
"A lot of the ranchers, it's a sentimental deal because they invested years and years and years of their sweat and blood and their families and generations before them and it hurts," Kirk said.
Giving up the steer was the hardest part.
"I'm going to be kind of sad that he's gone, but the percent that I got is going to a really good cause," Karly said. "They can kind of start their stock again and get something out of it and able to recover from what happened."
Karly won grand champion junior showmanship for the junior fed steer show. The Nile events continue until Saturday with the rodeos beginning nightly at 7:30.
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Cecilia Miller is an historian of ideas, and she has taught at Wesleyan University in Connecticut since 1991. As an Enlightenment scholar, her research interests are in the history of European ideas broadly defined, from antiquity to the present, especially the philosophy of history; political, economic, and social theory; political fiction; the philosophy of science; the philosophy of law; and aesthetics.
Her latest review in The Times Literary Supplement, "From Homer to the Urban Poor," appeared in the August 3rd, 2012 issue.
Cecilia Miller won the Binswanger Prize for Excellence in Teaching at Wesleyan in 2002. She was an Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow at the Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, from 1996-1997, and she was an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in the Humanities at Columbia University, 1989-1991. Cecilia Miller received her D.Phil. in Modern History from Balliol College, University of Oxford, in 1988. Her doctoral supervisor was Sir Isaiah Berlin. Her doctoral thesis was published as Giambattista Vico: Imagination and Historical Knowledge (London: Macmillan, 1993). For selected citations of her book, from Google Books, see: CM Vico book citations. For a list of her publications, in philpapers, Online Research in Philosophy, see: philpapers. Cecilia Miller recently finished writing a book manuscript on Enlightenment and Political Fiction.
Born in Los Angeles, Cecilia Miller grew up around the world, giving her an unusual perspective in her intellectual pursuits. In her research, she uses French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Latin.
In the summer of 2013, she walked the Camino de Santiago, the medieval pilgrim path in Spain.
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New favorite band? Maybe. I've been addicted since the first hint a while back, check out their new single. Buy the extended version, it's amazing!
New favorite band? Maybe. I've been addicted since the first hint a while back, check out their new single. Buy the extended version, it's amazing!
We didn't release a best of 2012 list this last year, but if we did Beak's ">>" would be there. Now these guys are on tour, and I couldn't be any more jealous of my friends at home that get to see this beast in the flesh. Check them out:
February 8 Philadelphia, PA Underground Arts
February 10 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
February 12 Los Angeles, CA Echoplex
February 13 San Francisco, CA The Independent
I'm really enjoying my move to Mexico, and this song really makes a lot of it worth while lately.
Seriously not one of their songs is not beyond amazing. Go get their new album 'Lonerism, listen to it all the way through, and don't forget the munchies.
Been listening to these guys non-stop. Their full length 'Juicy Lucy' is full of disco infused beats that will get you pumped for your night out. France hasn't lost its touch.
I haven't posted in a while because it's been a good two or three years since anyone has put out a decent song. Let's be honest, Top 40 is more exciting than most the shit blogs get excited about these days. And that's just sad.
But this — this has restored all faith in dance music. Okay, yeah — it's so close to 1990 that it's almost a parody, and it could be book shelved between C&C Music Factory and Technotronic and nobody would blink, but whatever… it's what dance music should be — songs to make you feel good while you sweat, not how much noise you can cram into six minutes (big sorry if we had anything to do with making that A-OK).
Love Tensnake.
Love Jan Blomqvist! Don't generally post live videos but I have been listening to his 'Ink' EP nonstop. Great things to come.
A little late on this one, but I love Ali Love and I can't wait to see them at the Day Zero Festival. What are you doing on your last day on earth?
Sorry been so busy with the new job, hope some of you are still out there. Love this guy, please bring him to me.
Rush Midnight is the new project from Russ Manning, former bass player for Twin Shadow. His new EP drops October 30th on one of my favorite labels, Cascine. It's incredibly romantic and smooth and will get your blood pumping to all the right places.
Thomas Azier is going places. His newly released EP 'Hylas 001′ has all the makings of a synth-pop classic. His smooth and icy vocals paint winter landscapes in a time when all we are getting is heat waves, wave goodbye to the AC and put on this EP. Perfection! Incredibly danceable and suited for pillow fights in your underwear. Have listened to this short EP so much that I am too eager to hear a full length right away.
It's about damn time! New album coming out from these geniuses. If you didn't catch their last album 'Tuning Echoes', you have to go get it now! I expect nothing but huge things for the new album just from hearing their new single. Will be my soundtrack to my new move to Cancun for sure.
Nicki Minaj who? So obsessed with this one.
New favorite video of the year! Professor Possessor isn't new to BigStereo but this certainly is not the end either. They're releasing a new album out really soon and I couldn't be more excited. I have definitely seen the two boys from this band grow through out the years, adding the other band members and making this more of a live band has really kicked it up. This new single "Baby, It's Magic", is absolutely fun and catchy, once in your head you won't able to let it go. Anybody down for some crispy fried baby?
This is everywhere already, but it is too amazing to pass up. One of my favorite albums as of late.


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Most of you probably first met Tom Hardy in 2010's Inception, unless you're an avid consumer of British cinema, in which case perhaps you recognized him from 2008's Bronson. Then again, a select few of you Trekkies might even remember him from 2002's Star Trek: Nemesis. Regardless, now almost all of you identify him as Bane from 2012's The Dark Knight Rises. But a few years from now, we might all be calling him Sir Elton.
With five movies in the works for 2014 (including a highly anticipated Mad Max reboot) and a new rumor going around that he's being looked at to play Elton John in the upcoming biopic Rocketman, Hardy is hard at work on becoming one of Hollywood's most recognizable actors/puppy-lovers. And believe it or not, Bane might just be the perfect choice to play one of music's most iconic performers. Here's why: READ FULL STORY


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Opposition to President Obama's health care exchanges is growing in Pennsylvania. AFP-PA created a pledge so we can all learn who's standing with patients and who's standing with Obama's bureaucrats. Creating an exchange won't give us any control over our decisions. Everything is going to be controlled from Washington.
8 Responses to Who Stands with You in Pennsylvania?
Sharon Hilferty
Don't make the drastic changes to our healthcare that Obama wants to implement, please. It destroys what makes us great.
Ignatius Turchi
The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Ronald Reagan
Abolish the iPAB (death panels)
Mary Micco
I am particularly opposed to being forced to pay for free contraceptives, abortionfacients and sterilization. None of these can be considered health services…rather they kill our children and endanger our mothers.
In the longer term, there's also the qusotien of test availability. Several months ago, I heard a commentator (IIRC, Mark Steyn) make the claim that there are more MRI machines in one American city (IIRC, Philadelphia) than in all of Canada. MRI machines are expensive and so are the operators. I don't know if the claim is true but it does give me pause.Under government run health care, one way to lower costs is to cut back on the availability of expensive technology like CT machines, MRIs, and perhaps even better mammogram technology. As existing machines become unsupportable, they may not be replaced. That becomes a defacto means of rationing health care.
Repeal the entire Obamacare. Why destroy our healthcare for 30million people. We have 310 millions citizens and the 99% of them do not want this healthcare. Fix the healthcare to help those without it. Keep illegals out of the country using our hospitals, public schools. The illegals are destroying our healthcare, hospitals, public schools, job prospects.
Vote against healthcare exchanges!
In short, no.If you go to an emergency room, it is feaedrl law that you receive care if your condition warrants such care. If you have a cold, you can be redirected to another site, but if you have a life-threatening condition, you will receive care.Two cases: You are in a car accident and require immediate surgery or you will die. You will receive care. You find out you have cancer and require chemo, most likely you will not receive care if you cannot pay as the condition is not immediately life threatening.The question is not whether you can receive treatment but who will bear the cost of the treatment.
Thomas Berquist
I have been fighting with Casey Jr. since day one on this dangerous law. The real intent of this legislation is to further control our lives. Hopefully the Supreme Court will strike down the ENTIRE toxic mess but if not please contact your reps to oppose setting up these exchanges.
Obama has already tried to intimidate the Supreme court and Seniors. DON'T BELIEVE HIM!
anyone can get emergency care at ltlite or no cost at the ER if needed BUT see the thing is if you know anything about medicine emergency treatment is often much too late to fix many problems problems that are simply solved with preventive treatment at a low cost, often turn into very expensive and nearly unsolvable problems by the time they reach the emergency level and the other thing that you CLEARLY are blind to have you seen how much they CHARGE in emergency rooms AND JUST WHO EXACTLY DO YOU THINK IS PAYING FOR THAT NOW?basically the way the system is set up now for those without insurance we are giving them THE MOST expensive care, that will help many of them the LEAST at the greatest amount of cost and those bills for ER care don't disappear the hospitals raise their rates to make up for it and you and I pay for it through our insurance the NO. 1 problem health organizations have with U.S. health care is the TOTAL lack of preventive care for those that don't have insurance so the issue really is how do you WANT to pay for it do you want to pay for it the most expensive, often least helpful way, like we have now?or do we want to work on fixing the problem? there are many possible solutions, but either way, we're going to pay for it


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COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding asparagus to the boiling water for the last 2 min.; drain.
MEANWHILE, cook peppers and tomatoes in large skillet on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
ADD pasta mixture, broth, cream and oregano to skillet; mix well. Cook and stir 5 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened. Top with cheese; cook 2 to 3 min. or until melted.


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Manchester plan would put students in 'virtual' courses, could stem overcrowding
MANCHESTER - Could technology help solve the problem of crowded classrooms?
The district is poised to find out as soon as next semester, when it plans to offer "virtual" classes that students at the three high schools would be able to take without physically being in the same room as a teacher.
Superintendent Thomas Brennan has presented the plan to the Board of School Committee in the form of a report titled "Maximizing Educational Opportunities."
The plan calls for the creation of "blended classrooms," in which students could take courses through the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (known as V-LACS), and "remote classrooms," which would allow students at any of the high schools to participate, through an interactive computer monitor, in courses being taught at one of the schools.
Under Brennan's plan, students would also be able to take college-level courses through the University of New Hampshire-Manchester. In addition, Brennan said he hopes to establish a "Principal's Academy" in the summer through Southern New Hampshire University, to foster and train future principals from within the district.
The proposals are part of a reform agenda pushed by Mayor Ted Gatsas following an outcry over crowded classrooms and other problems in the early weeks of the school year. The problems have prompted Hooksett and Candia to reconsider sending their students to Manchester high schools. Auburn has already notified the district it will be withdrawing to send its students to Pinkerton Academy in Derry.
Brennan said he wasn't prepared to present a redistricting plan, a key component of the reform agenda, because he needs to confirm enrollment figures at all the schools.
"I think we are headed in the right direction," Brennan told the school board, referring to the technology initiatives.
Gatsas wholeheartedly agreed. "I want to congratulate you," he told Brennan. "This is a concise report that provides a direction to take this district in."
Brennan acknowledged that there were funding challenges in implementing the plan, which he estimated would cost close to $80,000, at the least.
The superintendent said he would look to the mayor to help raise outside funding for the program.
Gatsas said in an interview that he would do his best, and he noted that businesses had already contributed to support the district's search for a new superintendent.
He said he was hopeful he could get a computer company or store to donate some of the equipment.
"We can do advertising now," Gatsas said, referring to the new policy adopted by the school board allowing ads on campus. "Maybe (a business) can hang a poster up."
Brennan estimated the cost for the three "blended learning labs" at $30,000 for hardware and $43,500 per semester for three lab facilitators.
The labs would be run by V-LACS, in which 461 high school students are already enrolled. The blended labs are part of a statewide initiative to integrate the academy's online learning offerings into "brick and mortar" schools.
The other proposal, for remote classrooms at each of the three high schools, is estimated to cost $3,687, for special flat screen monitors and cameras. The cameras would be placed in an actual classroom at one of the high schools, allowing students at the other schools to participate remotely. It's not clear if there would be a supervisor in the remote classrooms.
The classrooms would enable students to take courses not offered at their high schools and would boost the enrollment in so-called "under-subscribed" courses.
Brennan did not provide an estimate for costs associated with operating the equipment or training teachers to do so. The district's roll-out of new computers has been hampered, in part, by the need to train teachers. The district's budget for professional development is already depleted.
Brennan said he plans to speak with representatives of the Manchester Education Association, the city teachers union, about the initiatives.
Ben Dick, president of the union, said he has some initial concerns about the proposals. "We all know we're down teachers, and we all know they might look for ways not to have to bring back teachers that we had at other times," he said. He added that virtual education is "not right for every kid."
Dick stressed, however, that he recognized the value of technology and that he was hopeful the program could be designed to create opportunities for teachers.
The superintendent said he intends to update the school board next month on the progress of the program.
Brennan is also working out details for providing college-level courses offered through UNH-Manchester, such as what times the courses will be offered. Options include during the school day, after school and Saturday. The cost to the district would be $3,500 to $4,500 per course, and there may be student fees, as well. The offerings likely will include introductory courses in business and computer programming.
Brennan hopes to have all three options available to students at the start of the next semester, Jan. 22.
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These famous birds have such inspirational stories that some people say God has performed miracles through them. Here are are some of the most famous miracle birds in history:
1. Alex
Alex was an African grey parrot who participated in pioneering research studies about the intelligence of birds. Animal psychologist Irene Pepperberg worked with Alex in the United States from 1977 to his death in 2007 in a wide variety of university studies. During those studies, Alex demonstrated intelligence far beyond what human beings had previously realized birds were capable of, miraculously revealing the extent to which birds can think and feel.
Among Alex's many abilities were: thinking critically, using language creatively, solving problems, recognizing and describing items, adding numbers, and expressing a wide range of emotions in context during conversations with people.
2. Cher Ami
This homing pigeon became a hero during World War I when she flew through a barrage of bullets and successfully delivered a message that saved the lives of 194 people. During the Battle of Argonne in France in October 1918, a battalion of soldiers from the U.S. Army's 77th Infantry Division got trapped without ammunition on a hill behind enemy lines. Their fellow Allied troops didn't know where they were, so they were firing on their own soldiers without realizing it. Desperate to get word of their location to the Allies, the trapped battalion sent out two different pigeons with notes in canisters attached to their legs, but both were shot down by German soldiers.
They then sent Cher Ami to deliver a note that read: "We are along the road parallel to 276.4. Our own artillery is dropping a barrage directly on us. For heaven's sake, stop it!" Miraculously, Cher Ami delivered the note and made it back to the battalion, even though she had been shot multiple times (including through the chest) and blinded in one eye. Allied troops then rescued all 194 of the surviving trapped soldiers, and medics worked on Cher Ami to save her life.
Cher Ami had faithfully delivered other important messages earlier during World War I, as well. She received numerous awards for her heroic war service.
3. Snowball
Snowball -- a white cockatoo with a plume of yellow feathers on his head -- has a miraculous ability to dance. Unlike most other birds, Snowball can recognize different musical beats and accurately synchronize his movements in time to them.
This USA bird's dance moves made him a sensation on the Internet and attracted the attention of scientists from The Neurosciences Institute in La Jolla, California and Harvard University, who studied Snowball and concluded that he does truly dance to music. Snowball is the first animal whom scientific researchers have declared to be capable of real dancing.
4. G.I. Joe
G.I. Joe was an heroic War War II pigeon. While working for the United States Army Pigeon Service in Italy during October 1943, G.I. Joe delivered a crucial message to Allied troops not to bomb a village they were scheduled to bomb -- Calvi Vecchia -- because Allied forces on the ground had already captured the village. Miraculously, just before the bombing was set to begin, G.I. Joe got the message through in time. So the bombing was called off, saving the lives of an estimated 1,000 people in Calvi Vecchia.
5. Old Abe
Old Abe was a bald eagle who became a hero for miraculously helping Union troops during the U.S. Civil War. A female bird who was nonetheless named in honor of then-U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, Old Abe showed remarkable courage while accompanying troops in many battles. She served as an inspirational mascot for Union troops, improving their morale and seeming to cheer them on by spreading her wings out and screaming out loud, fierce calls when they moved into action. Although Confederate troops often tried to capture or kill Old Abe, she remained safely with Union troops and survived the entire war.
After the war, Old Abe went to live in a place of honor inside the U.S. Capitol building. She helped save the U.S. Capitol from destruction in 1881 by using her piercing call to alert people to a fire that had broken out in the building's basement; people then successfully stopped the fire.
6. The Cliff Swallows of San Juan Capistrano
Every year since the Mission San Juan Capistrano in California, USA opened in 1776, huge flocks of American cliff swallow birds have followed a miraculous migration route. They travel about 6,000 miles from Argentina (where they spend the winter) to the mission, arriving on the same day in the spring (March 19th) and departing for Argentina on the same day in the fall (October 23rd).
The swallows build nests out of mud in various places (such as eaves) of the mission's buildings and hatch their babies there. Their presence has inspired many mission visitors over the centuries as an example of faithfulness and hope at work every year.


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BOWLING GREEN, OH (WTOL) – Bowling Green State University continues to honor the 3 students who lost their lives in the tragic March 2 wrong-way crash on I-75.
Until Friday's campus-wide memorial, friends of the girls have another special way to remember them: message boards throughout campus.
Outside the student union, signs have messages written by loved ones for Rebekah Blakkolb, Sarah Hammond and Christina Goyett.
There are also messages for survivors Angelica Mormile and Kayla Somoles, who were both released from Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center on Tuesday.
Junior Emily Foster, who was close to Rebekah, has had a difficult time knowing she will never see her friend on campus again:
"She was beautiful. And she was strong.."
Many other students have written remembrances and well wishes, and those will be a part of a Friday night memorial service called A Celebration of Sisterhood at the University Hall lawn.
"It's such a tragic thing for it to happen to them and it's just a good way for the whole campus to show their support for Alpha Xi Delta right now." said sophomore Katelyn Sucharski.
Friday night's memorial service begins at 6:30, and there will also be a candlelight vigil.
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Pattern Sets
Pattern Sets
Available for iPod, iPhone, and iPad on iTunes
Recognizing the number of items in a pattern is an important early number sense skill. Practice with patterns in "dice" format and others. Patterns in 10-Frames are also included as an option. You can set the length of the display from .1 to 2.5 seconds.
Thinking of a Number
Your job is to guess the secret number between 1 and 20. Let the iPod, iPad, or iPhone make the secret number or let a friend make the secret number. Select numbers by pressing the number tile in the grid. Feedback about the the guess is provided and the number tiles that aren't needed disappear.
What's Hiding?
Practice basic addition and subtraction concepts. Discs are counted, then covered, and some slide out from under the cover. Your job is to tell how many are still hidden under the cover. Work with numbers 1-5 or 1-10. Discs are displayed in a 5-frame or 10-frame format.disappear.
The software noted below was developed as part of the Number Sense project with Education Department faculty at Augustana College and faculty at Longfellow Elementary School it Rock Island, IL. The project began with a focus on Kindergarten and has now expanded to include 1st grade. The link below will take you to another website with more details about the program and partnership.
NumberSense Program
Available for iPod, iPhone, and iPad on iTunes
Available for iPod, iPhone, and iPad on iTunes
Word Problems
Available for iPod, iPhone, and iPad on iTunes
Practice math word problems with addition and subtraction. Select problem types to focus on Result Unknown, Change Unknown, and Start Unknown. All answers are 10 or less. You have the option to use virtual manipulatives to solve the problem and the option to show the number sentence.
10 Frame Fill
Available for iPod, iPhone, and iPad on iTunes
Developed for a kindergarten teacher who had several students working with 10-Frames. Click the New Frame button, a set of blue chips will be placed. Click on the number pad to indicate how many more chips are needed to fill the 10-Frame. Drag chips from the pile to help you solve. The chips turn yellow when dragged to the 10-Frame..
Line 'em Up
Available for iPod, iPhone, and iPad on iTunes
Designed originally to help kindergarten students practice a classroom activity where they placed number cards, 1-20, in order. The current version includes modifications based on interactions between college research assistants and kindergarten students.
A random set of Number Tiles are placed on the number line. You then drag the remaining Number Tiles to the correct box on the number line. You may set the options to show the remaining tiles one at a time or as a group. The box on the number line will highlight green when tiles are placed correctly.
Use the Options menu to adjust the number of tiles, starting number, and display of tiles to be placed.
Count Sort
Available for iPod, iPhone, and iPad on iTunes
A very basic game for children just beginning to learn about numbers, Count Sort helps children recognize that counting must be done in a "one-to-one" fashion. The game also develops early numeral recognition and early recognition of number "families."
Use the Options menu to adjust the number of chips, size of chips, color of chips, placement of chips and the activity.
Ah Chute
Available for iPod, iPhone, and iPad on iTunes
A game designed to promote basic counting and number recognition. Ah Chute also helps children begin to organize numbers into groups of 5 and recognize "5 families" (e.g. 1 & 4, 2 & 3, 1 & 2 & 2, etc.).


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Annie was born and raised in Northwest Indiana with her younger sister and parents in Hammond. After spending some time out of the area chasing the radio dream she has moved back to start a family with her two main men: Jager the mutt and fiance Rob. When she is not on the air Annie enjoys cheering her favorite Chicago sports teams (Da Bears, Da Bulls, And Da Sox), hiking, and exploring new fairs and festivals! (Anything Deep Fried she's in!) Annie cannot wait to share her life with you on air and is excited to be back in the Region doing what she loves!
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An aspiring singer who auditioned for Simon Cowell's reality TV show The X Factor in New Orleans, Louisiana on Monday has been arrested after stealing a car shortly after his tryout. Orrion Wilson flew to New Orleans from his home in Florida to participate in the early audition stage of the TV competition, but he ran out of cash and didn't have the money to cover the trip home. Reports suggest the desperate wannabe jumped into a Pontiac Grand Prix at a nearby gas station and drove off. The owner of the vehicle reported the car theft to authorities, who located the vehicle and gave chase. Wilson is accused of ramming into a cop car before he was cornered by another officer.
Chris Holmes found a sweet way to quit his job. He resigned on a cake. Holmes' resignation letter was neatly written with black icing on a spiced carrot pecan cake covered in white fondant. The 31-year-old was a border officer at the Stansted Airport in Essex, U.K., and has a growing baking business called Mr. Cake that he wants to pursue full time. "Having recently become a father, I now realize (sic) how precious life is and how important it is to spend my time doing something that makes me, and other people, happy," Holmes' cake read. He also presented management with a traditional letter.
The owner of a cave center in Wales is threatening to sue weather forecasters over inaccurate reports. Ashford Price runs National Showcaves Center for Wales, in the Brecon Beacons National Park. He claims that the weather reports are ruining his business by putting visitors off visiting his attraction and making other plans instead. He explains: "My legal team is looking at whether compensation can be claimed for Welsh tourism operators when forecasts are completely wrong. Forecasters say early in the week the weekend weather will be bad only for it to turn out free of rain and wind. There are too many gloom and doom reports." A spokeswoman for the Met office countered Price's accusations by pointing out weather reports are right six days out of seven.


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Top 10: Ring pillows
It wasn't too long ago that ring pillows were lookin pretty lame….thankfully, we've been seeing some cool new looks and ideas with DIY's, Etsy shops and blogs! From books to pillow, to bowls and nests, you can pretty much use anything! Here are my top 10:
1st row: Emersonmade, Llubav, Pomme Frites
2nd row: No144, Martha Stewart Weddings
3rd row: Paloma's Nest, 100 Layer Cake, Wee Gardens
4th row: Wedding Aisle, Bklynpillow w/details from Thoughtful Day
The fabulous Caroline from Paloma's Nest just released these darling NEW bicycle ring bowls in her shop, and is giving one away here on Brooklyn Bride! Just leave a comment below and the winner will be announced on Friday.
Bklynpillow on Martha Stewart Show
OK, so its hard not to be a LITTLE excited when you get a product on the Martha Stewart show, so pardon my little bit of happiness that Bklynpillow made it onto the Wedding special last Wednesday. Check out Darcy's post on her blog, or see the pillow in action.
[i promise to get some new pillows into the shop soon!]
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Brides Local – completed article
Here's the rest of the Brides Local article I mentioned yesterday that featured Bklynpillow, for those of you who asked. I just love the Anthropologie one!
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Brides Local – Bklyn pillow
I almost forgot to mention…Bklynpillow is in the new issue of Brides Local, on newstands now! The challenge behind these looks was to create a wedding around the aesthetic of a store…mine was West Elm, but there was also Anthropologie, Sephora, and Crabtree & Evelyn. Halfway through, I discovered that my friends at Mark Joseph Cakes and Fleurs were also in on the same challenge…check out what everyone came up with in the issue! It just goes to show, you can find inspiration everywhere.
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Southern Weddings premiere issue
The new magazine Southern Weddings will be out before you know it, and I'm excited to say that Brooklyn Bride and Bklynpillow both grace its pages! I've had a chance to check out the magazine and its got some great stuff, so pick up your copy soon! Congrats ladies!
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From searching the web I've tried the following.
1. Compiling my own from code in professional package. This is MetroTRK 2.0. This code builds I create sis file and install. It runs reports version 3? and stops.
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This upmarket and cool restaurant serves quality food and unobtrusive service with an ever-changing menu offering delights ranging from side portions, mains, sexy salads and decadent deserts.
Start with the pork fillet stuffed with spinach, feta and peppadews wrapped in smoked bacon, served with sautéed potatoes and apple cream. Meze platters compliment social affairs brimming with cold meats, cheeses, gherkins, pickled onions, bread sticks and rustic bread.
For a healthy fish options go for the Mediterranean meze with popcorn prawns, calamari, marinated mussels, fishcakes, taramasalata, curried mayo, rustic bread and sundried tomatoes.
78 Restaurant and Bar provides the perfect setting for breakfast, lunch and dinners with interesting cuisine and cool ambience to compliment the meal.
Exuding a casual yet sophisticated ambiance complimented by timber frames, sea grass chairs and handcrafted tables; Farriagers Restaurant invites fusion dining laced with European and South African influences.
Enjoy pre-dinner drinks watching dolphins at play on the viewing deck sampling an array of local and imported wines before succumbing to the terrace to dine.
Using the finest local ingredients and elegant influences, diners at Farriagers can enjoy breakfasts, light lunches and intimate candle-lit dinners.
Reputed as the place to be and be seen, Gondwana Café invites celebration and gathering for like-minded people.
Relax drawing and savour light meals, seafood, grills and fusion.
Gondwana Café is the local hip and happening place to be seen for breakfast, lunch dinners.
This beautifully decorated restaurant transports the senses to a bygone era wrapped in luxurious drapes and banquet style seating.
The large menu secures speciality cuisine with a hint of flamboyant jest. Sample bold meals such as chocolate chilli steak complimented by a great selection of wines.
Henry Ate drapes the palate in pampered cuisine and ornate setting reminiscent of feasting banquets fit for a king.
Moonshadows offers wholesome traditional homemade cuisine infused with Thai and French dishes. The exciting comprehensive menu compliments a good selection of wines perfectly paired with the dishes. Moonshadows provides a tranquil retreat boasting fabulous cuisine in the heart of the Umzimvuba Retreat.
Seagrass restaurant is located and run on the coastal Reserve of Oyster Bay Lodge,
The restaurant serves contemporary meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Breakfast and lunch are prepared from a-la-cart menu's and a set 5 course dinner is prepared every night.
This gourmet restaurant and food academy embraces original and new concept ideas in food.
Perched along the mighty Umzimvubu River exuding a contemporary cool, Wild Coast Kitchen offers a fusion of International cuisine.
Diners enjoy health, light meals, pizzas, seafood, grills and continental delights within tranquil surrounds and innovative ideas.
Wild Coast Kitchen is perfectly positioned for a gourmet treat in the wilds of Port St Johns along the Garden Route.
Ye Old Port Captain's House Restaurant is a long-standing establishment in the community of Port Elizabeth overlooking the harbour. The fusion cuisine is a mix of Mediterranean and French cuisine and prepared in a health conscious technique. The dress code is smart casual and the atmosphere traditional and warm. The restaurant is open from 9 am to 11 pm seven days a week.
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There are over 237 local Spur steak branches and 28 international ones. Spur offers hearty and satisfying meals with great value for money. The steak ranch is famous for their classic burgers made from AAA-grade beef, served with the crispiest chips and Spur's own recipe for the tastiest onion rings.
Every branch is lively, vibrant and incredibly family friendly. There is a kiddies menu and a lovely entertainment area for children. The food is generously portioned, extremely tasty and brilliantly priced.
Boasting a prime wharf side location offering simple seafood fare, Ballyhoo Bistro embraces a cosy nautical feel complimented by efficient service and outstanding food.
Graced by a beautiful view diners can sit back, relax and enjoy freshly prepared cuisine with a touch of classic elegance.
Try baskets of calamari, pots of mussels or succulent grilled line fish with a salad. Steaks, wraps, burgers and breakfasts wet the appetite, while the eat-as-many-prawns- as-you-like special beacons loyal followers back every time.
Ballyhoo Bistro provided the perfect wharf side setting bursting with simple seafood and beautiful views.
Bluez Rock Café is a curry-of-all-types restaurant in Vincent, East London. This friendly and fun establishment ensures all its customers are happy and satisfied. Try anything from fire-breathing-dragon dishes to your mild and tasty dishes. Vegetarian and meat options are available. Please call for trading times and further information.
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Well. Columbus was a game, wasn't it? I mean, we played pretty well, until that damned red card to Salinas. Camillo...other than trying to take on the world by himself he looked pretty good! Seemed to me that we had the run of play, and had the better chances, and yet the same old same old managed to take us down. Oh the life of a Caps fan.
1) First half. We looked pretty good. Had some good chances, and frankly Camillo played well beyond what I expected of him in that position. He did try to do too much alone, and his yellow was absolute crap, but he clearly came to play tonight. Of the Caps, he gets my Tip-o-the-hat for the night. We looked steady in the back, even with Leathers playing on his wrong side, and for once I can't say it's all because Rochat was his usual near-to-Montreal-born superhuman-self (I forgive him his surrender-monkey heritage).
2) Missed penalty by Terry D. What the hell was that? The guy at halftime could have saved a shot like that! This goes squarely on Tom Soehn . He picks the kicker. He picked wrong. Did he not see the game Camillo was having? Or, say, any other player who had been on for more than 5 minutes?
3) Red card to Salinas. This was utter bullshit. I had said not five minutes before to my MLS-rookie buddy "the reffing tonight hasn't been great, but it has been pretty good for MLS!" Then that shit happens. Was it a yellow? Maybe. I say with no benefit of replay, maybe. Was it a red? Not on your life. And yet, other than playing a little more offensively than I would have liked, being down a man, the Caps did ok. Kept their head's above water at least. But then Columbus scored. That was it. Sure, we could play as offensively as we liked, being down a goal (even short a player), but it was not looking like it would come off. We got beat in the 90' minute. That sucks. Sucks more that *boom* Joe Cannon was flat as a Tennessee armadillo on the play. Would Nolly have saved it? Probably not. But he would have moved, and that's something. The real kicker is that the most positive thing I can say is "this felt like a Teitur game." We were in it until late, debatably even out-playing Columbus. Then we concede a late goal.
4) Tom Soehn. Yeah, he gets the 4th spot on this list. Nanchoff? Really? I noticed Terry Dunfield, see #2 above, but I didn't even realize until I checked the stats that there had been another sub. So, and keep in mind this is before the red card, you chose to take off our striker in favour of another midfield player? Leaving just Camillo? Sure, he was having a beast of a game, but he can't do it alone. He's 2 foot tall, for goodness sake! Poor choice. The, after the red, nothing. No reaction. No bringing on another defender. No compensating. Nothing. Just yelling at the ref, as if that will have any effect. Well done Tommy. I was chanting "It's all Tommy's fault!" with a number of other Southsiders on the way to the match, and I fee vindicated with that. You suck, Tom Soehn.
That's about all I can say with regard to that. Another late-match collapse. Piss-poor managing, and unfortunate (but all too common to be surprising) reffing. Another match in the books, another loss, and another notch in my "reasons to fire Tom Soehn if he can't make a splash like a fat man doing a (Joe) cannon-ball" stick. That's 7 games for Soehn. He is now 1W-4L-2T. After sever matches, Teitur was 1W-3L-3T. My math says TT was better. Haters gonna hate, but the math don't lie.
So, what's next? On a scale of 1-10, how important is the next game against Colorado? Can Soehn be forgiven as just resting players? Do I need to purchase more of the new BIG beers at the stadium to counter my frustration? Although not confirmed, do I read into the fact that Maloud Akloul wasn't listed in the programme tonight? Who do we target July 15th?


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Barbados Luxury Villa/Pool/Cliff Top/Location Near Crane Beach in Barbados
- bedrooms 4
- baths 3
- sleeps 14
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets considered no
- type House
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 2,800 - $ 4,550 / week
vacation rental description
Escape to a serene paradise at Little Bay House. Located on the picturesque cliffs on the southeast coast of Barbados, you will awake each morning to cool sea breezes and warm sunrises over the spot where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Enjoy the amazing views from one of 3 balconies, or spend your days relaxing by the pool with overflow spa. The spectacular, one of a kind, tile pool and patio are the perfect place to spend your afternoons.
Just steps from the front door is the secluded Little Bay Beach, hike down the cliff to experience one of the best spots in the Caribbean, a private beach, well worth the climb down. Or, for the less adventurous, take a walk (or drive) to Foul Bay Beach, just a few minutes from Little Bay House.
You can enjoy cooking in the state of the art kitchen, fully stocked with every amenity, or have a cook prepare your meals for you to enjoy in the gorgeous dining room, with seating for 10. If you prefer to dine out, you are just 5 minutes drive from the world-renowned Crane Resort, featuring L'Azure and Zen restaurants, and the new Crane Towne Square. Just a bit further you will find the restaurants and nightlife of St. Lawrence Gap where you can enjoy fine dining and a lively atmosphere.
Little Bay House is the perfect getaway. Featuring 4 beautiful bedrooms, 3 with balconies to enjoy the beautiful views of the sea. There are 3 large bathrooms, with amazing glass showers on the second and first floors. Head down the custom stairs to the first level and relax in the sunroom with open doors to the pool area. Enjoy the full home audio system while you prepare refreshments in the large kitchen, fit for a chef!
The living room is home to a huge TV, with a movie collection that is impressive, for those nights when you just want to stay put. Enjoy relaxing in the morning sun on the front patio, in comfortable chairs that can be set between our four white Grecian columns.
Little Bay House is the ideal getaway for families and friends, featuring all the best Barbados has to offer - lovely beaches, tranquil forests and the constant cooling winds. It's a perfect base to explore this coral island, or to just stay in and enjoy the sea breezes and the sound of the crashing waves.
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property availability
- dates with deals
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Last modified on 08-20-2014 at 1:06 PM.
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Owner 610 248-4177
house rental amenities
Property Type
- 2 story house
- floor area 3200 sq. ft.
- guests provide their own meals
Location Type
- ocean view
- beach
- near the ocean
- away from it all
- family
- romantic
- garage
free long distance
- To the USA & Canada only.
wireless internet
- Bring your own laptop computer and use our internet connection.
- living room
- washing machine
- clothes dryer
- telephone
- air conditioning
- linens provided
- local activities guide
- towels provided
- hair dryer
- toilet paper
- ceiling fans
- parking
- parking on street
- activities guide
- parking off street
- alarm clock
- broadband access
- internet
- local maps
- water cooler
- local restaurant guide
- filtered water
- basic soaps
- catering available
- kitchen
- stove
- dishes & utensils
- 4 ring stove
- dishwasher
- refrigerator
- freezer
- oven
- microwave
- pantry items
- toaster
- cooking utensils
- ice maker
- stove
- grill
- coffee maker
- blender
- dining room
Pool / Spa
- private pool
- outdoor pool
- whirlpool
- spa whirlpool
- Bathrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- bathroom 1: toilet, combination tub/shower
- bathroom 2: toilet, combination tub/shower
- bathroom 3: toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms, sleeps 14
- bedroom 1: 1 king, extra folding bed
- bedroom 2: 2 double
- bedroom 3: 1 king, extra folding bed
- bedroom 4: 2 double
- There are two extra folding beds that can sleep one person each. There is room for 12 occupants in the bedrooms and 2 additional occupants on the folding beds downstairs.
- vcr
- books for adults
- books for kids
- games
- games for kids
- stereo
- cd player
- dvd player
- music library
- video library
- video game console
- video games
- television
- books
- radio
- balcony
- porch / veranda
- small cooler
- beach chairs
- binoculars
- patio
- outdoor grill
- water skis
- lawn / garden
- barbecue
- large cooler
- outdoor grill gas
- beach towels
- deck / patio
- lanai / gazebo
- limited accessibility
- minimum age limit for renters
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- pets not allowed
- wheelchair accessible
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- long-term renters welcome
Onsite Services
- housekeeper
- Notes
- Use our FREE Internet Phone for UNLIMITED incoming & outgoing calls the the USA & Canada! It works just like a regular phone. Bring your Laptop, MacBook, iPad, iPhone, and link up to our internet connection. We have a large digital music collection that can be played through our 17 speaker full home audtio system. The following services can be arranged in advanced notice at an additional cost: Maid service. Night driver and private island tours. Private chef service to deliver prepared cuisine and provide menus to guests.
activities and attractions in Barbados Caribbean
- health/beauty spa
- museums
- recreation center
- zoo
- restaurants
- bay/sound
- botanical garden
- caves
- churches
- duty free shops
- forests
- rain forests
- synagogues
- reefs
- ruins
Leisure Activities
- boating
- horseshoes
- miniature golf
- shelling
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
- eco tourism
- luaus
- paddle boating
- walking
- beachcombing
- sight seeing
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- bird watching
Sports & Adventure Activities
- snorkeling/diving
- rock climbing
- spelunking
- basketball court
- equestrian events
- deepsea fishing
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- water tubing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- water skiing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- surfing
- swimming
- sailing
- fishing
- hiking
- jet skiing
- mountain climbing
payment methods
Owner has not provided their accepted payment methods
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Update Release Notes:http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/7u-relnotes-515228.html
Follow these steps to remove older version of Java components and update to the latest version:Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment [JRE].Click the Download JRE button to the right.Click to enable the box that says:"Accept License Agreement",the page will then refresh.Click on the link to download the Windows Offline installation and save to your desktop.Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.If running Win Vista/Win 7,go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.If running Windows 8,at the Metro UI Start screen,on your keyboard start typing "Control Panel" [without the quotes],the Control Panel icon will appear.Double click on that icon,then click on Programs and Features.Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.Click the Remove/Uninstall or Change/Remove button.Repeat as many times as necessary to remove all out of date versions of Java.Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.Then from your desktop double-click on jre-7u10-windows-i586.exe to install the newest version.If running Win Vista/Win 7/Win 8,right click on jre-7u10-windows-i586.exe [jre-7u10-windows-x64.exe if running Vista/Win 7 64bit] and select Run as Administrator.
Verify your installation of Java:http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml
Note:- Uncheck any boxes to install any toolbars/software that are offered prior to installing Java.
Note:- Oracle recommends that all users and administrators install this latest updated version as soon as possible.
Download JavaRa Version 2.0:http://singularlabs.com/software/javara/javara-download/
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The 2011 Triple Crown of YoYo is now OVER! Congratulations to Eric Koloski and Grant Johnson, our 2011 Triple Crown Grand Champions!
Huge thanks to all of our sponsors, contestants, venues, friends, and supporters who made these events happen! Stay tuned for more video and photos from all 3 events, giveaways from our sponsors, and information about next years series!
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Backroads Classics: classic stories from Louis Redden's Backroads program.
Backroads will now run on Tuesday's during Good Morning ArkLaMiss, Wednesday's during KNOE 8 News at NOON and on Friday's during KNOE 8 News at FIVE!
Check out our archive episodes below.
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A trip to Bastrop to meet a celebrity of sorts, a one of a kind. We introduce you to 'Smokey'!
What is your favorite car? We meet a man and his classic car in this Backroads Classic.
There is a man in Mansfield, La. that doesn't whisper to horses, he talks to them. Here is the story of a man and his horse!
Down a dirt road, out in the country, meet a couple who have found true love and express it in their own way!
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Iain Murray media call
Wild Oats X1 tactician Iain Murray talks to reporters during the 2012 Sydney to Hobart race.
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Chris Hadfield talks to 7.30 about life as an astronaut, and the David Bowie cover that became a viral hit.
The competition watchdog launches legal action against Australia's major petrol retailers for price sharing.
Healed hand warts alert scientists to the herpes-fighting properties of the Tasmanian blacklip abalone.
By the National Reporting Team's Alison Branley
Dentists warn of a two-tiered health system if private industry is allowed to extend insurance to GP clinics.