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Guest blog by Sandra Scholes
You would be surprised how many popular models are selling romance novels of every genre, from historical to Gothic, vampire, fantasy, contemporary and science fiction, with everything in between. Take Gena Showalter's Lords of the Underworld series, each one features a young man of impressive physique on the cover bearing the exact same tattoo, but on a different male. He looks straight at the reader, with smouldering dark eyes and defined pectorals that sport hard nipples that would make even the most timid gal blush at the sight (think about being in any book store. ) These cover men would make any gal buy the books just for them gracing them. It is amazing what a fantastic cover of a buff young man will do for the sales of romance novels. If anyone says they don't influence them, they might be in the minority as what would be the point of having cover photos of sexy men on them in the first place?
There are loads of cover men, and for your indulgence, ladies, here are a few of the models and more about them, their lives, their other work and most important of all, the website you can find them on...and learn even more about them.
Enjoy your leap into the world of the cover model; it will surely open your mind.
Model - Andrei Claude
- A Knight in Halcyon - Dyanna Bold
- Aphrodite's Charms - Kate Burns
Andrei Claude is in his fourth year as an international male model, and is one of those versatile types of men who can offer plenty of services within that particular career. As many of his followers will notice, he is gym fit, and also has the striking facial looks to go with the body. He is always ready to be at a given assignment, and has the professional outlook to make the client's photographs work. For those who are familiar with his works, they will notice how much time and effort he has put into making sure his body is in such a muscular condition.
Model - Frank Sepe
- Desire's Blossom - Cassie Edwards
- Eagle - Elaine Barbieri
- Half-Breed's Lady - Bobbie Smith
Frank Sepe has an extensive career in both writing and fitness. His ability to be creative has led him to being a book author, his novels on fitness and health include; Fitness as a Lifestyle, Focus on FAQ's: 100 of the Most frequently asked Fitness and Nutrition questions and Frank Sepe's Abs-olutely Perfect Plan for a Flatter Stomach. He is also a writer and columnist for American Health & Fitness, Cosmopolitan and Musclemag International. He has many claims to fame, one of them is that he appeared inside the Arnold Schwarzenegger Encyclopaedia of Bodybuilding, and the other is his modelling assignments for the covers of Harlequin romance novels. He is also a personal trainer and has appeared in TV, film and radio.
Model - Jason Baca
- The Legend of Michael - Lisa Renee Jones
Successful model Jason liked his brush with cover modelling that he writes books about his experiences. Before this he was a baseball player at high school right through to university in California. He has appeared in fashion magazines, glamour and even Playgirl.
- http://www.wewriteromance.com/
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- http://www.imdb.com/name/
- http://www.romancetreasure.
com/jason_baca-book-covers. html
Model - John De Salvo
- Under the Italian's Command - Susan Stephens
- My Fair Mistress - Tracy Anne Warren
- The Millionaire's Blackmail Bargain - Heidi Rice
John holds the prestigious title of being called "The Cover King," as he has graced the covers of over 1500 romance novels to date. Born in the Bronx, he grew up a big fan of The New York Yankees, and later honed a love of acting, attending the School for Film and Television in NYC. He landed his big break starring alongside Adam Sandler and Chris Farley for a TV commercial. Since then he has been in film and theatre and also, as many know and love, he has been a cover model for several artists such as fantasy artist Boris Vallejo. On the website below there are 500 romance covers you can have a look at, and many, I am sure, you will recognize.
Model - Nathan Camp
- The Spymaster's Lady - Joanna Bourne
- A Highlander for Christmas - Sandy Blair
- Return to Tomorrow - Marisa Carroll
Born in Seattle, he has an active interest in sports, especially football, but his real interest in wrestling lead him to greater heights where he decided to take it up in a more serious way. He took part in tournaments and after that he wondered what eh would do next. It wasn't long before he and his brother attend a model convention, and to their surprises Nathan was snapped up by none other than Abercrombie and Fitch after getting with a good agency who pointed him in the right direction. Nathan felt he was pursuing a dream of his, and in 2000 he pursued another dream, marrying the love of his life and settling down with her.
Model: CJ Hollenbach
- Dominant Boys of Summer - Katherine Kingston
- Ellora's Cavemen: Tales From The Temple - Sahara Kelly
- A Knight's Vengeance - Katherine Kean
CJ took up modelling after attending college, taking his degree in Graphic Design to model agencies around the country, but after a while he found that no one wanted models until he came across one of the more prominent department stores whose manager liked his general look and wanted to have him as their model straight away after they had seen the photos. He has been featured in Playgirl magazine twice, and done underwear, trucker's wear catalogues, tool catalogues and other modelling showing that he is very versatile with the kind of work he undertakes. His first foray into romance cover modelling was when he entered the first Mr Romance model contest in San Diego, and found he was one of the lucky entrants. Since then he has broadened his spectrum of work and become more of a model than he could have ever imagined.
Model: Sean O'Brien
- The Jewel and the Sword - Marjorie Jones
- Enchantress - Barbara Benedict
Sean is a definite all-rounder when it comes to modelling, music and other aspects of entertainment, as he has also appeared in TV shows and performed in Europe. He has appeared as a contestant on the highly successful American Gladiators show among many, but what most women will remember him for are his covers for romance novels, as he has a certain presence the ladies will agree is rather handsome and striking.
Model: Jimmy Thomas
- Solar Heat - Susan Kearney
Jimmy's entry into romance cover modelling was similar to CJ Hollenbach's, as he entered the Mr Romance contest in San Deigo in 2002 and won. He is a very active kind of guy who enjoys Kenpo, self defence training, kickboxing and weight training. Jimmy is also well travelled and got so far as Egypt for his many projects. He will also attend this year's Romantic Times Convention in April in Orlando, Florida.


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I may infact stand alone in my opinion here so please have a open mind and a open heart.
Run First Quarterback?
When Cameron Newton was recruited he had to dispell the Myth that he was a stationary quarterback that only passed. Then ONLY at the college level did anyone find out that he could move some. ONLY at Auburn did they discover to what extent his skills as a runner could be utilized. Auburn coaches leaned on that aspect of his game as he gained confidents in himself, the coaches, and the rest of the team as a passer. Noted by the increasing amount of aggressive play calling as the season played out. With any smart coaching staff they allowed their quarterback...first year starter....first year in the program....to get his feet under him in their program.
The reality is that when Cam Newton was being recruited out of Westlake High School, he had to dispel scouts of the complete opposite notion, that he was just a pure pocket passer that didn't use his feet to hurt teams. Here is a quote dated March 22nd, 2006 in a report about Newton's recruiting prospects:
Some have labeled Newton as a pure pocket passer but he is quick to discard that assessment. "I used to just sit back in the pocket but now with defensive ends running 4.6 forty's you have to be able to move around and make plays with your feet," he said. "Now, I consider myself a guy who can run and pass. I really like to sit back and throw the ball but if you give me some space I'll tuck it and run."
Consider another quote from a Recruiting Editor for TigerSportsDigest.com, dated May 2, 2006:
Newton, a 6-5, 220-pounder out of Atlanta (Ga.) Westlake, surprised nearly everyone in attendance when he posted a 4.51 in the 40-yard dash.
Everyone was well aware that he had a big league arm that could make all of the throws, but bringing his speed down from a 4.8 to a 4.5 makes him all the more dangerous when things break down in the pocket.
The fact that Newton had to go out of his way to dispel recruiters of the notion that he was just a pure pocket passer is not terribly shocking, if you've tracked what Newton did at Westlake High, where they ran the option "maybe twice a game" according to Cam back in 2006.
Additionally, if one were to study what Newton did at Blinn College, they would find a player that was not asked to run the ball as often as at Auburn. As Cecil Newton put it in discussing why they chose Blinn College, "He's going to get to take some snaps from under center out there at Blinn and the coaching staff there is well versed in a pro style scheme."
To dispell this MYTH that he is a scrambling qb that can "pass ok"...in the last 169 designed pass plays in which Newton drop back to pass he scrambled 15 times...in 6 games!!! So every game he took off and run about 2 or 3 times (that sound like he is running all over the place as a quarterback?) This perception that he is this scrambling QB that can throw it now and then ....is misinformation. When you people throw in the amount of designed quarterback runs they do this with the clear notion of suggesting that he is a run first quarterback. And if you look at the fact that he ran more run plays than he did pass plays then you would begin to have valid question marks. However the real question is when he is asked to pass he has more than "good results". The change in run ratio in the last 6 games while in designed passing plays lends to him reverting back to his natural habit of a "pass first quarterback". Can you really assiocate the offensive philosophy of Auburns coaches with the decision making of their players? In other words ..is it his fault they called read option plays? Would it be assumed that in a pro style offence that he would want to take off and run because that is his "instinct"? I would question this perception with the facts shown here. That not only is he instinctively oriented toward passing from the pocket...but that he is miles ahead of Blaine Gabbert. And in a very underrated way....more NFL ready.
The Pocket passer?
After watching him and his game tape i get a different impression than what alot of main stream media (and fans) percieve of this prospect. He appears to as a pocket passer(who just so happens can run well) who makes goood choices in the passing game and knows what to do with the football...as evidence with his completion 66.1%, as evidence with his highest passer rating in NCAA history of 188 going into the BCS campionship game...as evidence with is 30 TD to 7 int ratio....as evidence with his completion percentage going up to 70% against the blitz....as evidence with not a single incomplete pass the entire season during the first drive of any game....as evidence by zero interceptions in the 4th quarter .........regardless of what TYPE of offence he ran.... he showed good instincts in the passing game (even with a low volume of passes) and very good decisions with the football CONSISTANTLY...
Stats don't mean everything and as impressive as those stats are i would like to dig deeper into his instincts as a passer. I am going to link a video for everyone to follow so that i can point out aspects plays with times on the clips. There are aspects in the details that need to be pointed out. In all of these clips please note how calm and collected Newton is in the pocket....he isn't rattled...feels the rush and slides in the pocket and climbs the pocket without "looking a the rush"
1.On the link listed below first play - Ball placement and timing are important. Newton displays that he can anticapate the route and place the ball in a spot the reciever can catch it (playing to the fact the defender doesn't see the release of the football. This shows advancement as a passer because you have to trust your instincts and sling it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_fYORFXa8&feature=player_embedded
2.On the link listed below at 0:32 - deepout where he displays some zip and on time on the money. A pass needed to be made in a pro style offence. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_fYORFXa8&feature=player_embedded
3. On the link listed below first play - back shoulder throw/ red zone typical. Throws it with autherity and placement. Only the upper tier quarterbacks in the NFL are even asked to throw this pass. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzjcvJGWx_M
4. On the link listed below at 01:00. Situation is 4th down and 3 on the road at Alabama down 24 zip. Coaches call for a 8 yard "out pattern". This speaks to the confidence that the coaches and players have in him as a passer. And the pass is excuted with autherity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_fYORFXa8&feature=player_embedded
5. On the link listed below at 1:10. Over the shoulder throw down the sidelines..shows timing and touch. Result is a drop pass.... (note the staggering amount of drops on these Newton Clips). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_fYORFXa8&feature=player_embedded
6. On the Link listed below at 4:46. Throws a seam/post play that needs to lead the reciever and needs to get their quick...yet he has to throw it over a defender. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_fYORFXa8&feature=player_embedded
7. On the link listed below at 4:53. When evaluating Matthew Stafford when trying to get a feel for his instincts as a passer. I note many plays like this. Leading a reciever down the post with zip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_fYORFXa8&feature=player_embedded
8. On the link listed below at 6:56. Shows the instincts and skill to throw a seam pass that is unique even among the most elite quarterbacks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_fYORFXa8&feature=player_embedded
9. On the link listed below at 7:00. Shows autherity with a deep out (note the reactions of "wow" from the announcers) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_fYORFXa8&feature=player_embedded
10. On the Link listed below at 7:22. Another deep out (another wow) Beyond the announcers reaction this displays his knack for throwing to the sidelines which seems to be a knack for him....which is also a repeated theme of NFL offences. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_fYORFXa8&feature=player_embedded
11. On the Link listed below at 7:11. Throws with autherity and touch between 3 defenders. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_fYORFXa8&feature=player_embedded
Linking the above videos only shows that he does have good ball placement that is consistant with the stats listed above. Note very little ding and dunk.. that most of Auburns passing game is vertical. Now connect the stats with the film and you see a prospect that has above average potiental to be unique in the passing game.
Pocket Presence
This is a very underrated aspect of Newtons game. As he is not a quarterback that is rattled by pressure. Infact his comp% goes up when he is blitzed. Which gives rise to a few different reasons why.
- he can escape pressure and run (but this doesn't account for the 70 comp% during a blitz)
- teams under estimating him as a passer? (maybe)
Two things...he is very competitive ...and has very good instincts in the pocket. As a Lions fan i learned new found respect for this aspect of a quarterback. Joey Harrington looked so good during his pro day and private workouts. He knew the Lions offence inside and out ..tested out very high...has a good arm...surprizingly accurate. However Joey always seemed to "look at the rush" instead of sensing it and stepping up in the pocket or sliding to either side in the pocket he would lose focus down field and that is all the defence wants you to do...because now he lost timing with recievers and missed opportunities in the passing game....(here is a short Joey Harrington clip displaying this lack of pocket presence....first look at him in college with no pressure >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHwkQtxU-J4 ...now him at the pro level..note the happy feet and the fear .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P2J3k-W_q0 )....ok those clips are a joke...but for those that do remember. These clips are a microcosm of his career. At Oregan he had very little pressure and even in the NFL when given time Harrington was decent....but in the NFL there is hardly ever ANYTIME...and so that is the root to Harrintons failure ...not composed in the pocket. Thats all a defence wants you to do. Aaron Rodgers who was sacked a league leading 58 times in 2009 continued to focus down field and make plays and take the hit regardless of weak pass protection. He senses the rush and moves while focusing down the field.... sensing the rush and NOT looking at the rush. This allows him to take advantage of coverages and schemes defences throw at hiim....he is not phased by it and never watches it.
Newton however displays a unique instinct in this regard watch him during quarterback pressures >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvpZyJvmupM&feature=player_embedded note how his focus remains down field. You don't catch him staring at rushers at all...the key ingredient to becoming a very good "pocket passer"
With just a eyeball test it appears that there is really only one difference between Newton and Gabbert ...pocket presence. As i think both are very instinctive passers and can deliever the football. I would warn that ..when you look at the great quarterback in the NFL one aspect of Newtons game this is underplayed is his composure as a passer. Just note how he sets up his offensive line blocks and stands in the pocket...i worry that Gabbert may not be very instinctive in this department. And when a young quarterback is good at this aspect of the game then it makes the game so much easyer to manage. Can you learn to "feel the rush"?..i dunno. I don't think you can...that is like a running back all of a sudden having better vision. It really is a instinctive aspect of a quarterbacks game. You can't just practice it....trust me we tried with Joey Harrington for years and that never played out anywhere he played.
Cam Newton passing from the pocket
Cam Newton responding to pressure
Cam Newton deep passes
Blaine Gabbert highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9BB0mwOBMg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7UUuIvBof8&feature=related
What i note is that Newton looks like what many claim Gabbert is....and Gabbert looks like what many say Newton is
One thing no one wants to talk about with Newton...pocket presence. He isn't rattled ...he isn't scared...when all hell is breaking down around him he is calm. He is very decisive and makes good choices with the football. And against the blitz his completion % went UP to 70%!!!!...watch any video of him and you note that IN THE POCKET he remains calm and focus down the field...now watch Gabbert and you will see a QB that has happy feet and reads one side of the field and takes off...you will see a qb that doesn't "feel the rush" and looks at the rush....Newton doesn't do that his focus is down field the entire time and he feels the rush. This is the difference between being Joey Harrington or Phillp Rivers...infact this is the NUMBER ONE SKILL SET of all franchise quarterbacks. You can't read any defence or apply any of your so called football knowledge if you don't instinctively know how to focus down field with your eyes at all times and "feel the rush" instead of "looking at the rush"....this in my humble opinion is the single most important reason why i think Gabbert isn't ready and why surprizingly Newton is more advance than anyone is willing to give him credit for. This is something that was noted by ESPN as well >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZWc8ZnW0Lw (ok that horse is now dead)
One thing that bothers me is the concept that Newton isn't intelligent. And this is something i really don't know and i venture to say the very spirit of this question mark relates to how he can learn a offence. Based on what i can measure..he played in a offence that is very close to what Gabbert ran. With Auburns offence more oriented toward read option and play action off of it...and Mizz offence oriented toward short passes and screens. Yet scheme wise both concepts are very close. One read system is a word that basiclly means "newton ran a offence that used very little thinking". And to some degree i would have to agree. Yet when i look at the forest through the trees the overwhelming thing that jumps out at me is decision making. You can know the entire play book and have a advance feel for what you want to do with the football pre snap and post snap and still fail. Does this mean that other rookies will be ahead of Newton Scheme wise? This is where i think there is a disconnect. Because you have to have that innate ability to make decisions. My challege is that a quarterback that is instinctive and a good decision maker with the football will have the advantage. So how does one measure this instinct?...well you can't...this is a eye ball test (information and videos i linked above). But from my eyeball test this is what i see from Newton in one season at Auburn...where as Gabbert in 3 seasons didn't progress in a offence he knew inside and out in a system he was in for 4 years. WRAP your head around that concept. That in the time Gabbert had to master that offence he acturally got worse!!!! And in only one year at Auburn he mastered the offence and gained chemistry with his teammates...in one spring training fresh out of junior college......to me that speaks volumes as to his intelligence as a football player(he didn't arrive until the winter of 2010 !!!!)
Spread/ One read system
There is a concept that Gabbert is more advanced. I don't agree here..after witnessing his lack pocket awareness ...As well as noting Newtons instincts in the pocket......running a similar system. Where in this do we have so many that flock to the "Gabbert is more pro ready bandwagon"? Many just say "well because he is"..without anything to really quanitfy this belief. Many say that Gabbert had less to work with. Yet Newton had very little to throw too hiimself with his leading reciever leading the SEC in drops (darvin Adams)....It became a reason to run more because of how unrealiable his pass catchers are.(note in the above videos the amount of drops). Good quarterbacks make their recievers better...however if you don't have a good quarterback you will find that your "outstanding reciever" will simply disappear (as i am sure Steve Smith would be more productive if he had someone to toss it too him...without that element he can't succeed)
The one read system almost sounds like "hey Newton isn't very smart so lets have him look at one wideout and run". Now i am pretty sure we don't have to be rocket scientiest to look at these videos and see that he is doing more than looking at one guy and saying "well i am out of here" (add the fact that he only scrambled 15 times in the last 6 games...which is about only 2 or 3 times a game)...he had to do something with the ball right? And so when you hear that term one read system you conjure up a imagine of Newton looking at one guy and running...when that (proven above) isn't true.
Newton does play in a one read system but this term "one read" isn't reflective of what is acturally happening. The reality is Newton and Gabbert both play in this "one read system". It is fact...but it all depends on what "one read system" means. See the only thing this means is that both quarterbacks have a primary reciever...thats pretty much it. In the NFL you have a primary reciever as well...but this changes pre snap as the quarterback reads the defence...this changes post snap as defences play cat and mouse and switch up their look right as the quarterback snaps the ball. The difference between how a NFL offence engages this situation and how a spread offence at Auburn handles it...they do nothing. If they have a certain pass play called they stay with the play and the only adjustment that is made is by the quarterback...he has to decide on if he is taking the primary reciever. OR does he instead throw it to someone else that has a quicker route release. It is the same concept that both Newton and Gabbert employ...there isn't any audibles at the line to get into a better match up. It is more John Madden esq with only the quarterback responding to changes in the defence. So you don't see Newton or Gabbert doing "Payton Manning" waving their arms and yelling orders and changing plays...they just go. And yes folks Newton and Gabbert are functionally doing the same so called "one read offence". Only "one read" isn't what is acturally happening...it is just a term illistrating that the quarterback is the only one adjusting ....no audibles or switching up formations ...that is however what will be asked at the NFL level.
This is really hitting at the heart of one thing....that Newton may very well be more pro ready than you think. And he may not even have a totally handle on all of the offence till 2012. But with enough to be instinctive and competitive he could surprize. He did more with less time that Gabbert had to perfect his skills in only one season.
With the CBA not done every rookie quarterback in this class will run the risk of no training camp..which by most accounts washes their season. This to me gives a chance for all of them to work as back ups and learn. So don't expect much from any of them if they can't get a CBA done prior to OTA's and preseasons etc. All of that extra work with their teams is the key to why rookie QB's have had some early success. Even though perception is that this class has a bunch of qb's not ready.
As far as a leader Newton is much better than anyone wants to give him credit for. People say with amazement how he won every game. And how he pushed them to win every game. Sometimes it can be a broke record... But observe him talking to his team when they are down at half time (1:00 mark on the clip >>>) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFBlwqOHTbw&feature=related listening to him speak made me feel like he is really in his element. You can see how his teammates respond to him. To me this is the MOST compelling aspect of him as a player....the defining reason why he did so well at Auburn.
The off the field issues with him buying a stolen laptop...or cheating on a test....or his father doing pay for play (or him)... those are concerning... and can't be just dismissed. However the thing that you have to like is that he is a football guy. He has family that has played in the NFL ...he has worked very hard since pulling his head out of his tail. So to me the latest trends are positive. I am sure that in the modern era of media you will find less and less squeeky clean prospects because of the massive multi media environment we live in...and sad as it maybe....everyone has something going on...even if it is your father or brother or whoever. And it will come out sooner or later. But to be honest i can't stop laughing about the thought of him tossing that laptop out of the window that is pretty funny. ..is he a lost cause?...or was he just a kid acting like a idiot? There have only been 8954825402452 posts about Newton here. But i felt i had to share a different perspective only because i feel like some facts about him are in error on the field and as far as what he is as a player. But this is my opinion :)

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CHATTANOOGA, TN. (Times Free Press) -- Across the nation, students and parents are protesting the new nutritional standards since the school lunch program was changed this year.
In an attempt to curb childhood obesity, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act limits how much and what kind of grains can be served, ups the daily servings of fruits and vegetables and puts strict limits on calories, salt, fats and sugars. The USDA regulates all school lunch programs that participate in federal free- and reduced-lunch programs.
Complaints have varied, with some students saying the new meals are too bland and others saying there just isn't enough food anymore.
Wisconsin students have staged a brown bag lunch boycott and high school students and teachers in Kansas produced the YouTube music video, "We are Hungry." It took little time for the politicizing of the new standards, which were championed by first lady Michelle Obama and signed into law by the president.
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Tuesday the Lower Flint and Ochlocknee Georgia Water Council finalized recommendations for water stewardship in South Georgia.
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|By Barry Govenor on Friday, May 02, 2003 - 08:16 pm: Edit
Our department had trouble with wet loads and had much difficulty in finding the source (overloaded
autoclave cart, steam filters, water supply lines, steam supply lines, etc.) After all that I have just mentioned were addressed, we still have had problems from time to time (mostly overloading and rushing the dry time, I suspect).
Pre-heating the load in the autoclave before starting the cycle (15 minutes) and a half hour dry time (with the load still in the autoclave) has eliminated many of our problems.
Barry Govenor Pittsburgh
|By Anonymous on Monday, June 30, 2003 - 05:12 pm: Edit
We always rewrap all items in a wet load. There is a chance that packs which appear dry are indeed wet inside which means they will not be sterile long. If it was not overloaded, which is should never be, then wet packs indicate that there is a malfuction. We had wet packs for a few days and found that the OR workroom were packing up wet instruments which do not"dry" during sterilization. When the instrument were wrapped dry, the wet loads stopped. Any other times we had wet loads, there was a problem with the sterilizer.
|By Anonymous on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 08:12 am: Edit
This is a question in regards to wet loads. We all know the procedure to follow in regards to recalling everything in that load,rewrapping the load etc. But I would like to know what other hospital do in regards to wet load? What is your policy? And what action is taken in your facility if the policy is not followed by other CS empoloyees. Any help with this would be very appreciated.
|By Anonymous on Friday, January 02, 2004 - 01:48 pm: Edit
Might want to look at the types of items sterilized in the wet load. Do you mix loads by that I mean linen and instrumentation. If you do this may be the cause.
|By Anonymous on Friday, January 02, 2004 - 07:14 pm: Edit
IF the CS employee is a known non conformer, than there is only one way of dealing with that problem and that would be to initiate disciplinary action. I do not tolerate inefficiency in my department, especially when I am the ultimate in charge of CSD. I will not risk having sent out anything from a wet load to the OR knowing that it was not sterile. We do rewrap and resterilize all wet loads. What else information are you looking for?
|By Carlos Terrones (Carlos) on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 01:15 pm: Edit
Our department also had problems with WET PACKS, we also mix loads but this hasn't been a problem for us one of the problem we had over loaded, not properly loaded also encountered was our case load had increase we are running larger loads, we sterilize a lot of loaners which there trays are heavy, also found out many of the vendors loaner tray come in platic containers which have many layers with instruments which made it dificult to dry, our pre-vac sterilized set at 45 minutes drying time, at the end of cycle we leave the load in sterilizer for 30 minutes then pull the load out and let it sit out side for another 30 minutes or until it's cooled down, sometime it's dificult to know if it's dry until the tray is opened, then we follow recall procedure. I hope this helps.
|By Stephen M.Kovach on Tuesday, January 06, 2004 - 01:03 pm: Edit
I first want to start my comments off with who I am and that I am now working for a company called healthmark and i am not pushing any of thier products but if they can help i will say that also if I know of a product from anybody else to help solve a concern I will do the same. My name is Stephen M. Kovach.
Wet steam occurs when steam does not have enough calories to completely vaporize. Since all of the steam has not vaporized, all of the calories are not present when the steam condeses and lack of sterilization may result. Wet steam can come from a number of sources. Some are as follows: too many instruments, causing liquid consensate to drip onto items on lower shelves, too low a sterilizer jacket pressure which causes the steam in the chamber to consense on the walls. Obstructed drain scren or ineffective drain trap causing liquid water to build up in the bottom of the sterilizer. Symptoms of the latter include packs on the bottom shelf which are wet on the bottom and a ring of mineral deposits around the bottom of the chamber. Condensation inside steam pipes leadng to the serilizer can cause wet steam to enter the sterilizer from the boiler. These are just a few of the many reason for wet steam. Products are available to help solve concerns on steam issue both wet and superheated. One such product is from healthmark(www.healthmark.info) called the integraph which is a diagnostic tool to tell the operator if something is wrong and then goes on to identify the probglem and it is made just for this reason to help understand wet and super heated steam issues. Also Chuck Huges provides a service for testing sterilizers in detail as an independant source. I hope this helps wet and super heated steam do not have simple answers and some times take a lot of work to really solve the concern. Good Luck. Thank you (Stepehn M. Kovach) CPD Guy.
|By Anonymous on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 11:04 pm: Edit
Does anyone have a policy in place concerning wet loads and surgery needing an item from that load for an immediate case, especially if the item can not be flashed in the OR. Is there an acceptable scenario in this case?
|By Adam on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 04:45 pm: Edit
|By Anonymous on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 07:58 pm: Edit
i hadn't heard of that. What would be the rationale for this?
|By Adam on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 12:31 pm: Edit
Something about the steam leaving a film on the inst. I haven't been able to find info to support this but several of the techs I work with seem to have been told to re wash the trays due to this (film?).
|By cmacisaac on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 09:24 am: Edit
We were actually called to the OR just prior to the procedure being started to view the film on a basic tray. We realised the possibility of it resulting from reprocessing without rewashing and since that have made it a policy to rewash before reprocessing.
|By Adam on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 03:50 pm: Edit
|By Ray on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 06:03 pm: Edit
Hi Adam,
There is no recommendation or regulation that states you must re-wash your instruments from a wet load. You should change the linen towel if used, tray liner if used, re-moisten any items with lumens & insert new chemical indicators and this should be enough.
Films or residues can be caused by several things; HARD water (fairly common)poor quality steam or soap/detergent residues left behind from processing.Hope this helps.
Ray A.
|By Ray on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 06:06 pm: Edit
Think about it, if there was a residue there that necessitates re-washing.....what makes it safe the first time if the film exists? Steam is your sterilant not your enemy. If you have a film, you have other problems.
Ray A.
|By Adam on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 06:51 pm: Edit
We've never seen this film but half of the staff here are telling me we need to rewash(old habits). I'm actually trying to prove them wrong so thanks for the info.....Ray.
|By Ray on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 08:09 pm: Edit
Ask them to confirm that even though the loads are wet , aren't the instruments supposed to be at their most sterile/usable point, they should be completely sterile. Just because they are wet doesn't mean they are unclean,it just means the load was wet and could potentially be contaminated, that's why you unwrap and resterilize. However they may have had problems with poor quality steam (minerals) or residues left there from decontamination solutions in the past.
Ray A.
|By Monika S on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 11:58 pm: Edit
Could somebody please give me something in black & white as how to handle a situation please? We had 2 trays come up with literally about 4-5 drops of water on the bottom of the plastic trays after they had been sterilized. They were opened the next morning for a case. My believe is that they were not fully dryed before they were sterilized or there was water left in the hoses. They were the exact same sets. Do you recall the whole load, or do you consider that an isolated incidence? I'm getting several managers saying that it is definitely an isolated incidence as the other sets were opened for the same case and they were dry. For future reference, if they are not all set to be used for the same case, couldn't you check a couple of the largest sets? Thanks
|By miki on Saturday, July 24, 2004 - 02:45 pm: Edit
Dear Monika
It is very clear
AAMI/ANSI ST-46 para. 5.9.1 says......packaging apears to be wet should not be used......., instead, such items should be returned to the decontamination area for reprocessing.
The answer to your 2nd question is:
You must challenge each cycle. The PCD (Process Challenge Device)must be placed in the worst location to represent the "worst case". usually it is close to the bottom of the door. If the PCD was positive, - all the load is considered as sterile. If the PCD failed, - you should reject all the load.
|By jbarr on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 03:31 pm: Edit
I have not found the wet pack issue to be very clear, especially after reviewing many standards, AAMI, AORN, IC, etc. Especially with rigid containers. The "wet" container is obviously considered contaminated, however, I feel the rationale for considering the whole load contaminated is the old adage that if you have any doubts, consider items unsterile. It has even been suggested by a rigid container manufacturer (clinical consultant) that if only two or three trays are wet, and the sterilizers have been checked and functioning properly, it may be a container issue. Has anyone heard this? Also, steam quality is very significant.
|By Chip Moore (Chipmoore) on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 08:08 am: Edit
Is the container metal or one of those plastic kind w/ multiple layers for ortho items? What are the weights? 20 Lbs or less? Greater than 25 lbs?
Define wet. Visible moisture inside or damp wicking material. Are you letting the load sit for at least 1/2 hour before opening and doing so away from A/C down drafts.
One "wet" item doesn't mean a contaminated load but it's a reason to look for root cause to include a sterilizer working to Mfg spec, a steam supply that's at least 97% free of moisture and well trapped at the point of each sterilizer connection and finally, good practices for wrapping/loading.
Chip Moore
Rochester, NY
|By jbarr on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 12:46 pm: Edit
We are looking at the steam supply, traps, etc. I am curious regarding your comment that "One "wet" item doesn't mean a contaminated load . . ." This is the question I am asking. It appears that those who wrote previous messages would disagree. Sounds like everyone is looking at this as a black & white issue . . .I am asking where is the standard that states that one wet pack should render the entire load contaminated regardless of other indicators? I would certainly agree that caution is necessary, as in, were parameters met?, is this a re-occuring issue?, etc.
|By Chip Moore (Chipmoore) on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 01:38 pm: Edit
AAMI ST46, Steam Sterilization and Sterility Assurance, paragraph 5.9.2 Handling & Inspection states "Any items with torn packaging or packaging that appears to be wet should not be used." "Rationale: Items with torn or wet packaging are considered contaminated."
I can't find where it's written that one wet pack should be the basis for a contaminated load and your last sentence sums it up for me.
Chip Moore
Rochester, NY
|By Ray on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 05:46 am: Edit
When you open the door and remove the load and upon inspection, find a droplette of water on a tray or package, your first thought should be water! This package is contaminated! Next question should be, "Is this sterilzer working properly...well maybe", This makes the entire load suspect. It could be the sterilzer, at least a quick dozen challenges with equipment, from dry times to improper sterilizer settings, to loading, to the mass of metal in the tray and load. I call the whole load suspect/contaminated.
There are no maybe's or probably's.
|By miki on Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 02:44 pm: Edit
The Autoclave is a link in the chain of de-cotamination. A very important link.
The personal in the SSD should not be involved in taking difficult decisions. Only YES or NO, black or white! The US as well as Eu standards define very clearly acceptance cretirias for sterile goods.
If you have wetness problems, look for the source were the problem is created. Dont try to minimize the problem by leaving it another 30 minutes in the machine.
Consult your sterilizer manufacturer.
|By CPD GUY on Wednesday, September 01, 2004 - 09:10 am: Edit
Wet packs.
This topic comes up a lot.
In searching for other information I found this on wet packs.
In reading the document from Zimmer I found on the web. They have a
section dealing with wet packs.
I wanted to share this with you on this subject.
This is right from the Zimmer hand book.
Instrument sets with unusual density or design characteristics that may
create moisture problems (i.e., wet
packs) from condensation may need special packaging and/or extended exposure
and/or drying times.
Where rigid container systems are used in place of wraps, gravity
displacement cycles are not recommended,because cycle times are too long to be practical.
Additional sterilization information is available upon request. In the
USA call 1-800-348-2759. For calls outside the USA call the local international access code + 1-574-267-6131.
Thick-walled plastic items, such as mallet or driver heads or acetabular
may have poor heat conductivity. To prevent condensation of steam on their
surfaces,these items require an extended exposure time to attain the required
If the interior of the case is wet after the sterilization cycle, do not
attempt to remedy the situation by:
a) opening the case immediately after sterilization
b) increasing only the drying time, unless testing shows that the exposure
time was adequate to attain sterility
c) drilling additional holes into the case for added drainage
During initial sterilization runs some formaldehyde from the gauge surfaces
may vaporize and become noticeable. After a few sterilization procedures,
the odor should be no longer apparent.
Again, please download the complete document. They Zimmer have done an
excellent job with this care and handling information.
The internet is great for finding information.
I have a question. Hopefully you all can help me. It has nothing to do with
wet packs
I am trying to find information on multi-layer trays. Like the orthopedic
trays. The questions is are orthopedic companies telling users to make sure
that trays that have more than one layer of instruments to have each layer
of instruments taken out and washed separately if they are going into the
automatic washer. I can not find anything written on this. Can anybody
share with me what they do and do they have anything written from the
Thank you
Always Keep it Clean.
Stephen M. Kovach
Director of Education
Healthmark Industries Co.
Fax - 1-586-774-6473
|By Amy Serrano on Friday, September 03, 2004 - 09:07 am: Edit
Hi, who remoistens the lumens before sterilizing? Do you practice that when you put the tray together prior to sterilization?
|By Anonymous on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 08:11 am: Edit
We have a new cloth wrap, after sterilizing, we are finding beads or pools of water under the 1st fold of the wrap.
Inside the instrument tray, the second wrapper is dry.
The tray is on the 1st or second rack of the cart, and the cart is the first cart in the sterilizer over the hole.
The sterilizer is pressure pulse, steam.
Is there anyway that we can eleminate this pooling problem,
Thank you
|By Chip Moore (Chipmoore) on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 07:51 am: Edit
Heavy duty, nonwoven wrap material requires extra efforts for dry loads. Maybe the folded material is retaining moisture at the first fold (too much material/too many layers).
Chip Moore
Rochester, NY
|By brendapaul on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 02:38 pm: Edit
Does anyone know of any standards pertaining to covering loads in the sterilizer to prevent water droplets?
|By GHSCorp on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 09:26 am: Edit
brendapaul - We manufacture an absorbent Sterilizatoin Cart Liner which is multi use - they prevent staining as well as water dripping from one shelf to the lower shelves. If you would like more information or free samples, please contact General Hospital Supply Corporation at (800) 548-1004. Thank you!
|By Anonymous on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 01:57 pm: Edit
When does the water droplets occur? If it is during the sterilization cycle, then you would need to check the steam quality. IF its after the completion of the cycle, then maybe your door is too wide open, causing condensation. Check these options first, before adding more stuff into your autoclave.
|By Brenda Paulsen (Brendapaul) on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 02:15 pm: Edit
We have done steam quality checks, trap checks, drying time etc. What we found was that when we switched to the polypropylene wrap the problem came to light. (obviously the cloth wraps were absorbing the moisture) So....by covering any wrapped items on the second or bottom shelf with a cloth cover we were been able to wick the moisture. However,a new OR director does not want this practice done anymore and has re-ordered all new testing. HELP!!!!
|By CPD GUY on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 02:40 pm: Edit
Healthmark has some products that might help you with your wet load / packs concerns. Contact me one on one for more information and help with your concern on this issue.
Thank you
Always Keep it Clean.
Stephen M. Kovach
Director of Education
Healthmark Industries Co.
Fax - 1-586-774-6473
|By mike on Friday, October 29, 2004 - 07:06 am: Edit
What kind of trays are you talking about,plastic,metal containers and how heavy
are they.Do you get droplet all the time no matter
what the load size.Try using hospital towels
under item and on top.Leave racks in sterilizer
longer and don't put them under A.C ducts.
We used to have same proplem but we have new
machines now.Don't put items under solid beems.
|By klemmramm on Friday, March 11, 2005 - 09:12 am: Edit
i want to know if is right to sterilize implants that are no completly dry? What can be done to avoid infection in wets implants?
|By Anonymous on Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 03:10 pm: Edit
If there are droplets on the implants Vs pooling water in the bottom of the trays. A little droplet is not a problem, but if they come from decontam with water running out of the trays, you need to dry your trays and implants out.
If you are referring to water on the implants in the tray after sterilization (not flash)that could indicate an excessive steam problem.
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Interesting article in today's trib by Paul Sullivan about a Sports Illustrated report that says Baker was offered an extension but turned it down. Baker vehemently denies this.
What I found most interesting about this article is that it reports Rothschild and Speir would be safe if Baker and his coaches (Clines, Pole, Matthews) were let go.
Rothschild safe? Why? I would hope he would be axed as well.
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Vice President Joe Biden met the gun-rights groups, including the National Rifle Association, Thursday afternoon to discuss gun violence, gun rights and public safety.
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Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the former commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan who has been critical of the White House on other issues, said high-powered weapons are for the battlefield, not American streets.
Many gun owners in metro Atlanta disagreed with the White House and the former general, saying banning assault weapons would not solve the nation's problems with gun violence.
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Troy Hall, who was shopping for a high-powered rifle, said an assault weapons ban is unrealistic.
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Nicholas William McHenry had 178 grams of pot (about six ounces) and a neglible amount of cocaine, which is still a felony because America's drug laws. WOOT. The worst part? He didn't get busted in a sting. It was an accident, albeit a dumb one. From the Daily Tar Heel:
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All in all, this was an unfortunate, isolated incident," [fraternity president Austin James] Jackson said in an email.
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Right. Take it from someone who has lived with drug dealers. You know. And they had to have bought from him. Way to stand up for your frat buddy, whose lawyer, by the way, is insisting his client is innocent.
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Another View: At last, rail is being put back on track in New Hampshire
But this resuscitated study alone won't determine rail's fate in New Hampshire. To prevent another political derailment in the future, we must think ahead:
--Judge rail based on overall economic development, not ridership alone. Earlier this month, an executive from the largest private employer in Concord and another from the fastest-growing startup in Manchester each pled the case for rail to me - separately - using almost the same words, hours apart: "Help us grow, bring new workers to the area and reduce barriers between us and Boston so New Hampshire's advantages shine even brighter," each said.
They both want rail because of its overall economic impact and they recognize that rail boosts their own (and the state's) economic growth. This is the prize - and it is far larger than the economic bump from rail line construction jobs or the loss from covering operating costs.
--Secure a long-term, bipartisan vision, not stop-and-go development. When one party alone controlled the fate of rail in Concord last year, the project stalled (and by the way, that opposition cost some lawmakers their seats). Now, rail is back on track because Democrats and Republicans are working together to re-start this study. If the past decade is a guide, the Republican and Democratic parties will each have their day in the sun in our state before this project is done - so we need to embrace this as a practical issue, not a partisan one. We're in this together.
--Benefit the whole state, not just one community. The strongest case for rail - both economically and politically - is one that benefits as many New Hampshire residents as possible. Bridging Boston with Nashua's businesses, Merrimack's outlets, Manchester's airport and Concord's connections to the lakes and North Country would fill the hole left by today's existing rail lines along our state's Eastern and Western borders. Ideologically driven opponents of rail want to stake one region of the state against another, but what's best for New Hampshire is a transit plan that benefits all of us.
--Consider our transportation infrastructure as a whole, not just a stand-alone project. Rail must succeed as part of a well-planned transportation web that connects Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, an expanded I-93 and a rapidly-growing bus network across the state. Less traffic, more mobility and more commerce with our neighbors to the south creates a strong foundation for economic growth in New Hampshire. Both our bus lines and the Downeaster rail line in the Seacoast are setting records and stand to gain from the amplification rail provides.
There's no question that the promise of rail for New Hampshire is huge: attracting new workers for growing New Hampshire businesses; delivering tourists, shoppers and business visitors to our state; lessening traffic on I-93; easing commutes; and amplifying the growth of new Granite State bus routes and the Manchester-Boston Regional airport.
There are also significant costs to building and operating rail, and the coming study should shed some light on the costs of transit options in the Capitol Corridor. Once that study is completed, we must take an objective and comprehensive look at how those costs stack up against the tremendous economic benefits of rail.
This year won't produce a final decision on rail, but it will lay the foundation for whether that ultimate decision is made the right way. If we focus on economic development; if we set aside partisanship, if we focus on New Hampshire as a whole; and if we take a holistic look at our transportation systems; we'll stay back on track this time.
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"Auburn fans can take in the Coaches' Trophy, that crystal football that Auburn was presented when it won the national championship Monday night, at three Wal-Marts and an Academy Sports and Outdoors beginning Friday." If the BCS is serious about vox populi, then three Wal Marts are a good start for the Boogs. How about coops and feed-n-seeds for an encore? Meth rehab facilities? Klan meetings? Let the hypocrisy begin, folks.


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How to Get Honeycomb Look on Soap
Posted by Deborah Ward on August 5th, 2013 in bath and body, bath and body fragrances, creative, Fragrance Oils, handmade soap, melt and pour soap, Natures Garden | Comments Off
Some of the neatest concepts in crafting is when you can take some element of the ingredients that you are using and incorporate them in to the aesthetic look of a finished product. One great example of this is the honeycomb.
The honeycomb pattern can really be related to anything honey or bumble bee. And, the best part about this little tip, you do not need to purchase a mold to achieve this look in your soaps. All that this pattern requires is bubble wrap.
Through testing, we have found that the best way to accomplish the honeycomb look right up to the edge of your soaps is to cut the bubble wrap one row of bubbles past the opening of your soap mold.
To Make: Simply follow the steps that you would normally do when making soap.
Then, when it comes time to pour your soap into your mold, just simply lay the cut and fit bubble wrap (bubble side down) on top of the soap opening.
Carefully and lightly, ensure that the bubble wrap is lying flat across your mold opening. Caution: Do not push down too hard, you do not want any liquid soap above the bubble wrap.
Next, let soap set until it has cooled and hardened completely. Then, gently pull the bubble wrap from the soap.
That is it. Your finished product will have the honeycomb pattern.
If, you love the honeycomb pattern so much you want to incorporate it to both ends of your soap, this can be done also.
By measuring the bottom portion of your mold, simply cut the bubble wrap to fit and lay flat exactly (bubble side up). You do not want to have overage of bubble wrap on the bottom because the pattern will also show on the sides of the bar.
Then, pour your melted soap over the bubble wrap (bubble side up), and repeat with laying the bubble wrap (bubble side down) on the top of the soap.
When the soap has cooled and completely hardened, pop the soap out of the mold, and remove both layers of bubble wrap.
Viola, double sided honeycomb soap.
If you are inspired and want to try this honeycomb pattern, here is a list of Natures Garden's Honeycomb inspired scents. Don't forget those cute little bumble bee embeds too!
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Hello Mike,November 14, 2007 at 4:27 p.m.
Let me see it I understand your point of view here.
Your reasoning is that the government could intervene to MAKE a woman have a child, as in passing a law saying that killing a child in the womb is a crime, thus making pregnant women have the child.
I see a few ways at least to answer this. What's more draconian, having law which mandates the legality of killing children in the womb, or having a law which says that once a pregnancy has begun, that the life of the child should be respected? Sure, not all children are mandated to be killed, but then not all pregnancies would be "forced" either. I imagine some might amend the law to allow for the LIFE of the mother, but I can't see a justification for much else.
I think that much of the "choice" in the 50 million abortions came before the women got pregnant.
Secondly, I don't see how giving birth is "forced." Abortion is the artificial, forcible, premature termination of a pregnancy with the intent of killing the child. Birth, on the other hand, is the natural, unforced, mature termination of a pregancy with the natural intent of giving life. Source: all.org
To me, abortion is the force which goes against nature.
Anyway, if this country would ever become so draconian in reverse to REQUIRE women to give birth, it would still be less draconian than killing innocent children in the womb, IMO. I go for protecting the weak over the strong.
BTW, like your other topic on religion and politics. It's really food for thought. Do you think the early Christians, or even John the Baptist cared much about Caesar's laws when they went against the law of God? I gotta go, but I'll comment on the other topic soon.
Thanks for the interesting points you're bringing up.
Hello maryannNovember 14, 2007 at 4:25 p.m.
Roe v Wade decision, said most laws against abortion in the United States violated a constitutional right to privacy under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. So to me that privacy clause keeps the government from interfering in a womens right to choose. Now if we had a population crisis like China this clause would prevent our government from taking the steps China did. I know that situation is not likely to happen but I hope this helps you understand what I wrote.
As for prayer in school it could go the other way around, Christian after Muslim.
Remember all the ruckus when a congressman wanted to be sworn in using the Koran.
Look at all the hoopla just because Joel Osteen came to town.
Why cant the president of the US be a Muslim, Jew, Mormon, or Atheist?
Hello Mike,November 13, 2007 at 7:05 p.m.
YOU might be lukewarm on the death penalty, and I'm pretty cold on it, but if we all we followers of Christ got our duckies in order, we as a body could and do make difference.
About the prayer in school, yes, I think it could make a huge difference. I heard of a Moslem who defended a Catholic college's right to have crucifixes in every classroom. The college took them down so they would not offend those not of the Catholic faith. He, as a Muslim, said that if you really believe in Christ's saving power from the cross and resurrection, you should not be ashamed. He pointed out to the Catholics in the classroom that he was a better Catholic than they, even though he was a MOSLEM!
I think it's probably even with your nieces and nephews because they are taught equally at home. My kids go to public school and CCD, but I can't leave their religious education up to one hour a week OR even up to the 5 hours a week in a Catholic school. I look on it as my job, as the first educator of my children.
As far as abortion, if you don't mind, I will revisit that topic tomorrow. I don't have much time now. I myself would like to explore what you mean on controling the population on abortion with forced abortions. I just don't get it. I do know that I think throwing abortion back to the states would make me extremely happy. Not all pro-lifers would settle for that, but some children would be saved, and we could work on changing the hearts and minds of people in the other states.
Mike, if you were that child, wouldn't you want some person who value life speaking up for you? It happens everyday that lives are saved because people help out. It's about the dignity of the human life which is worth SO much.
Anyway, I like this blog as it seems we can talk without being distracted.
Ta ta and have a good evening.
Hello maryannNovember 13, 2007 at 2:56 p.m.
I was surprised and a little embarrassed (not knowing that)when I found out the Vatican was completely lit up every time we executed someone. I am luke warm on the subject but I know it does not deter criminals. No one can say that the church waffles on its position when it comes to life.
Prayer in school, will it make a difference? My children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren are split about evenly between Catholic and private school and I cannot see the difference. A little bias, you think? We are a more diverse country and that issue might be a distraction.
I can remember when you convinced me to abolish Roe v Wade and leave it to the states. Then along came Joe Patrick Bean reminding me that the government could intervene to control population without Roe v Wade. So my position did not last long so I am again for Roe v Wade. That does not mean I am for abortion, it simply means I do not want the government to intervene when it comes to a mother/child/doctor decision.
Thanks for the compliment and remember caring for poor/disable, being good stewards of the earth, supporting laws against torture are also moral issues, Christians should adhere to.
Have a good day
Hello Mike,November 13, 2007 at 1:36 p.m.
What's happening? We're argreeing at least partially, TWO days in a row! haha
When it comes down to it, I cannot blame the far left for the ills of America. I'd like to, but that would mean that the rest of us are a bunch of wimps who can't make things happen.
I think the lion's share of responsibility for the ills of America lies with the everyday Joe and Joanna, or.... people like myself. Because I am a Catholic, I am particularly hard on the Catholics, myself included, because we're called to the lights of the world (along with other Christians) but there are far too few lights and too many dim or blown out bulbs. In other words, the country is in the shape it's in socially and politically because we Catholics haven't been holy enough. We're called to holiness, everyone of us.
If Catholics make up 24% of the population of the U.S. then we should make more of a difference. I think my parents' generation was asleep at the wheel with a lot of things, including the legalization of abortion, and taking God out of the schools. I realize this is my opinion. It's different now with DNA and science progressing, we can't pretend to not know when life begins any more like the Supremes did in 1972. Science has taken care of that for us. Now ethics needs to catch up to science.
Anyway, God is still in control. But I don't think he's too happy with the progress we're making as far as promoting His kingdom.
Love your blog, Mike.
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January 21, 2008
Albany--It's been forty years since the passing of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Junior. To honor his memory, thousands of people around the country are remembering him today--including folks right here in southwest Georgia.
Albany's 13th annual Martin Luther King Day celebration will kick off at the Civic Center at 5:30 this evening.
January 15th would have marked King's seventy-ninth birthday.
For years, the Baptist minister fought to end racial segregation and discrimination during the 1950's and until his assassination in 1968.
Community leaders in Albany say it's important to recognize his hard work for humanity.
During tonight's event, there will be a dinner and several guest speakers, including Atlanta City councilwoman Lisa Borders.
The Turner Job Corps Choir and the Mount Zion Freedom Singers will also perform several songs.
Organizers say the event gives the community an opportunity to learn more about the life and legacy of the civil rights activist.
"Every body who talked with him, walked with him are being educated. And the people who did not walk and talk with him are being educated. So it's a good event. It's a fun event. And it's going to be an impactful event, so we're asking people to please come out and participate," says organizer, Steven Belk.
The theme to this year's event is "Our Vote. Our Right. Our Responsibility." All the money raised from the King Day Celebration will go to the Albany Civil Rights Museum. Last year, the event raised more than $100,000. Organizers hope to raise even more money this year.
The event officially starts at 5:30 this evening at the Civic Center. It will begin with a dinner for the many sponsors who purchased tables for the event.
If you would like to attend, tickets are only twenty dollars. For ticket information, you can contact 883-8500 Extension 820.
Starting at 6: 30 PM, the event opens to the general public free of charge.
And if you go, you'll also have free access and get valuable information on voting at one of the voter ID booths.
During the event, organizers will also name the winners for the Children of the Dream youth art competition. Artwork from Dougherty County middle and high school students is currently on display near the Belk intrance of the Albany mall.
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U.S. District Judge Samuel Mays stopped a 2-day trial about the creation of municipal school districts in Shelby County over a dispute related to data presented by a witness.
Judge Mays set a date of Sept. 20 to reconvene the trial, which will determine whether an Aug. 2 vote to form separate public school districts in six Shelby County municipalities is legal under the Tennessee Constitution.
MORE: Municipal schools hearing courtroom blog Day 2
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The constitutionality of the state law that allowed for the vote has been challenged in court by the Shelby County Commission and the city of Memphis.
Mays called for the delay Wednesday after lawyers for both the city and county objected to population data and a map presented by a witness who had not been qualified as an expert.
After an spirited debate with the first witness of the day, federal court has been at a stand still since the lunch recess.
The main witness of the day was the suburbs - a mapmaker and GIS professional that works for the legislature in Nashville. She was presenting maps of populations in Gibson County, but every time the suburbs attorney began a line of questioning, he was interrupted by an objection from the county and city attorneys.
Their position was they could not vouch for the authenticity of the maps. There were more than two hours of objections, and debates.
What the suburbs attorney was trying to show is there is a set of circumstances in Gibson County where the municipal school laws could apply, therefore making them constitutional.
Amidst the continuing battle over if municipal schools are legal, Commissioner Terry Roland said illegal activity is brewing among the attorneys.
Commissioner Roland said the firm representing them in the school merger and municipal schools battle is creating more legal action to take against the municipal schools - such as filing a subpoena for web commenters' identities to a recent letter requesting the municipal schools vote be left off November's ballot - in order to generate their company more money.
"All they were supposed to do was look into the two schools merging. Now it's grown into all this what's being presented now of keeping the municipals from voting on this and not counting their vote," said Roland, who wrote a letter to U.S. Attorney Edward Stanton to investigate what he calls a conspiracy by the county's attorneys.
He says a meeting between the lawyers, County Commission Chairman Sidney Chism and an unnamed county commissioner sparked a letter to the Shelby County Election Commission. The letter from Chism addresses them, requesting the vote for municipal schools be taken off the November ballot.
Roland says it is part of a plan by attorney Lori Patterson with Baker Donelson.
"What happened was staff scanned it in, put the chairman's seal and stuff on it and sent it. Clearly it's got her initials and the case number on it," Roland said.
He also says the wrong Tennessee Attorney General Opinion was cited in the letter.
The letter from Chism requests the municipal schools vote be removed from November's ballot because "State law limits the maximum number of school districts in any County to six (6), including the County Board of Education. See Tenn. Attorney General Opinion 12-72." Opinion 12-72 deals with tax payments on a gas system in a charter county, not a limit to the number of school districts as mentioned.
"When she found out she made the mistake, she called and jumped on our people here that work here for us for sending it and not catching it, and it clearly was on her," Commissioner Roland said.
FOX13 did reach out to Patterson for her reaction about the allegations; she declined to comment.
"What they're doing is they thought that the municipalities would sue the county, therefore, it would give Baker Donelson more business by defending Shelby County," Roland said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Hotel Kimberly located in Malate prides itself in its five-star facilities and services at three-star prices. Situated in the heart of Manila, the hotel offers guests access to the capital's shopping and business districts, dining establishments, and historical spots and places of interest. Each of the rooms is tastefully furnished, equipped with modern-day essentials, and is well maintained by the hotel's accomodating staff. Hotel Kimberly continues to provide a world-class experience designed to exceed the expectations of even the most travel-savvy business executives. (Google Map)
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Guess What Day It Is……
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"Hump Day" – long known for being the middle of the work week – is now linked to a wildly popular Geico insurance commercial. Michelle Miller reports on the advertising team that created the ad.
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He's back! Geico's camel Caleb happily agreed to work with The Mill again and Fox director Matthew Waddell for Fox Sports's pre-game show for the Super Bowl. His triumphant shout of "guess what day it is" has a whole new meaning on game day.
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Pubs and restaurants 'cut prices for tax parity day'
Leading pubs and high street food outlets are due to give customers a treat today as they drop their prices as part of a VAT protest.
The chains and breweries are hoping to highlight the advantages that lower VAT would bring in increased sales as part of a campaign to convince the Treasury to drop VAT for catering outlets from the current 20%.
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon is one of the chains taking part in the 'tax parity day' organised by the VAT club started by French businessman Jacques Borel.
The campaign claims that a reduction in tax would increase sales and employment, generating more income and increasing the amount paid to the Treasury.