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I go here and it is an EXCELLENT school. The teachers and students are great. The students fill out an application and write an essay to get excepted, and then go through an audition. This is to ensure the student's desire to attend so the campus is full of positive people. Even the teachers have to send in a video of them teaching and have to write an essay to determine the quality of the teachers. My school has very high test scores and is a very good school. I'm proud knowing I'm getting the best education in my hole school district. Also, I enjoy the fact that I'm surrounded by such positive people that share the same intrests as me. The ONLY downfall is that there is no sports availabe for the PFAA (Performing and Fine Arts Academy) program
As a former employee, I would not send my child here. The administration does not maintain clear policies and does not always do what is in the best interest of the students. They waste time on power struggles between each other and are not efficient or well informed as educators. The administration and support staff are mostly unprofessional.
This school is so fun!!!!!!!! I am finishing my first year at leading Edge and it already fun
i love this school. I amending my first year here and I must say it's the best school I've ever been in. They have unique art programs and staff and teahers that actually care. In the entire year there I have not seen on fight or seen one kid get picked on. ever since i started, my grades have shot up from Bs to As. they have alot f hands-on activities and events, so no school day is evr boring. It's also a very social enviroment with some fun-loving teachers. the only thing i would change is to allow sports to all programs.
If you like a school that keeps parents in the dark about changes. A school that is run by people who do not respect the children beyond the tax dollars they bring then this is the school for you!
Natomas Charter School is an excellent school because, since it has more than one program to choose out of, the child can enroll into a program they actually have interest in. The teachers are also very good, and they give the correct and perfect amount of homework which makes the child understand the concept they are learning.
its the best school ever.. it offers u to take any electives u like such as music, dance, art, and acting...u can also take french class and or spanish so yeah..its pretty cool.. the best school for education
This is an awesome school with outstanding teachers. Additionally, it is great to have a school with access to the arts in a time when the arts are being cut out of schools
Leading Edge: I love leading Edge so much. The students there are really nice. I like that this program pushes you to be beter. I also like that parents have to be involed inorder for the child to stay at charter. In other words if the parents don't care then don't bother coming. The teachers are nice. they understand more than any other school i have attended. This is my last year at charter, and I am proud to say that I was a Leading Edge student.
Is your student in class everyday?? I find it very hard to believe that the teacher would not cover the materials needed for STAR testing!! When parents wake up and stop making excuses for their child maybe then and only then will the student be successful! PFAA gave everthing to my child that he needed to be a successful individual in society, but then again I never made excuses for him!
My kid has been at the Performing and Fine Arts Academy of Natomas Charter, since 7th grade and has experience has been nothing short of phenomenal. May I add that he did not learn to read until he was 10 years old after an intervention of private tutoring. So, he went into this school with skills that were shaky, and has blossomed into an excellent student in every sense of the word. PFAA well exceeded my expectations and continues to impress me after four years. This is largely due to his teachers who are awesome, highly intelligent, caring and decent human beings. He has never had a bad teacher at this school, and really not even any mediocre ones. He has excelled and is an honors student. I highly recommend this school and think it has provided a superior education and prepartion for college.
The parent involvement is great and it ends there. There are teachers that do care, but just like any other schools there are some who shouldn't be teaching there and the staff all the way to the top, covers up for them. If your kid is struggling because of learning disabilities or a slow learner, then they're doomed from the start, don't even bother. They pick & choose who they want to make the school look good. The parents involvement is what makes this school great (because they do all the work). The parents gets a five star, the rest of the paid staff/teachers? well let me put it this way the only reason why they're getting a star or two, is because there are some teachers that do cares. This school can make a student great (w/ their parents help) or can really damage their self esteem.
I have one child in PFAA in middle school and the academics have been terrific. It is a lot of work, but it is fun and interesting, not just pen and paper. The music program is wonderful. There is a huge gender discrepancy that really needs to be addressed. I wish they offered some sports for the PFAA students. They should let PFAA students play on Leading Edge sports teams. This is a huge area that is lacking and could help to make up the gender differences.
I went to Natomas Charter for three years in PFAA as a middle school student. Although the school is good for the academic experience and exposure it fails to show kids the real side of life and how to get used to the outside world since it is so sheltered and strict. I decided to leave and start High School and Inderkum High due to the schools rules,stress to stay on top of your work, and the size of the student body. The size of the student body bothered me because people know many things about each other that they might not want to know and drama is a every day thing at the school. I also left for a REAL highschool experience and to play sports for my own high school for a chance at a scholarship. As a student i felt over protected. -Theresa Smith.
The school and its faculty, staff and administration are second to none in any public school that I know.
This is my daughter's 3rd year at Natomas Charter (she's a Junior) She loves the school for it's teachers, the curriculum and the safety - If you follow the rules, behave yourself and participate (students and parents) it a Very Good Experience!
This school has a great drama program. I have attended all three productions in 2007-2008. The relationships my child has formed with the other students are wonderful. The campus looks great but the school seems very unorganized. A few other parents have agreed that the 2 ladies in the front office are always helpful but it seems they aren't given any information from the Administrators to effectively help the parents. The Admin isn't helpful which trickles down to the rest of the staff. The middle school counselor is extremely rude. It is amazing how many great students they produce with the Admin and staff having such ugly personalities. Your child will most likely love it and learn but if there's ever an issue or concern you have, you will certainly not be satisfied.
Leading Edge Program: I have had 2 children in the program. The curriculum is very challenging, and yes there are 2-3 hours of homework most nights, as well as projects over every break and summer. It is challenging to say the least. I f you have a child that as learning disabilities, it is extremely hard to implement accommodations (the 504) that they may have had in grammer/other schools as the school does not like making exceptions to their rules on assignments and classroom work. One of my children benefited from the program, the other is struggling as we are with the adminstration. Though a public school, I would not recommend this school to students who do not have strong parental support (parents have to work with their children on projects due to advanced level) and/or children with academic challenges or learning disabilities. Exceptional math program. Change is needed.
Being a student at Natomas Charter school is a rewarding experience. I have learned so much about my art forms (dance, singing, acting, writing). Most of the teachers know their subject very well and are talented at teaching. However, teachers aren't the only to be thanked for my education. Often times, I learn tons by watching other students grown into their art. The work is challenging but not too hard. The teachers offer extra help to students who want/need it. It is a competitive atmosphere but in the best possible way. Students sometime have to audition for special classes and it can be difficult competing for a spot against your peers. However, it prepares students for a career in the arts. We must learn now that being let down is part of the process. We are always encouraged to try again, though. Charter=Safe,fun,educational,crazy,frustrating at times,but overall,... Amazing!
Teachers and administrators never rectify their own mistakes, or take responsibility for them. Most field trips are chaotic, especially the DC trips. You never see the Principal--he's out or close-door policy.
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Has anybody had success getting pregnant taking a baby aspirin regime??
I just turned 29, and had my mirena iud removed a week ago after 5 years. I had a m/c before my daughter (which was a healthy pregnancy 5 years ago) and i want to ttc again soon. I have been preparing my body by cutting out caffeine and taking prenatals with the best amount of folic acid, I also started taking low dose (baby aspirin) today. All the research shows it helps thicken the uterus lining and help with implantation. Soooo I was wondering if anybody has any input or success stories with pregnancy with baby aspirin and/or after iud removal. Thx!! :)
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Hi, actually I got pregnant at the very end of April 2012 and lost my baby girl that sept at 22 weeks due to triploidy.. But I am 23w pregnant again now with a little boy due aug 1st!! No aspirin this time just a prenatal with 1000g of folic acid and a progesterone supplement!posted 04/03/2013 by whitepony
Hi whitepony , what was ur end result after taking the prenatals and bby as? I had a natural m/c in september 2011 and again in jan 2013 (dnc) and am ready to try again. I have change diets, cut caffine, drinking vitamin water, early prenatals intake and bby as. But am wondering if it really helps.. Hoping for bby # 3 and hope it will be a keeperposted 04/02/2013 by proudmomsk
Hi whitepony , what was ur end result after taking the prenatals and bby as? I had a natural m/c in september 2011 and again in jan 2013 (dnc) and am ready to try again. I have change diets, cut caffine, drinking vitamin water, early prenatals intake and bby as. But am wondering if it really helps.. Hoping for bby # 3 and hope it will be a keeperposted 04/02/2013 by proudmomsk
I may try these other options and put the aspirin on the back burner. Do u think these vitamins u listed okay to take along with the prenatals I am taking now? I didnt try with my first baby and now I want one so bad im afraid I wont be able to get pregnant..especially after my iud...apparently those have a ton of side effects I was unaware of til recently..
Vitamin E is also a blood thinner and great for egg quality (perfect for men too, helps sperm penetrate the egg). So that along with the fish oil (I take 3,000 mg/day, Nordic Naturals or Rx Omega 3 Factors, both at Whole Foods) should kind of give you the same benefit of baby aspirin. L-arginine is also known to increase blood flow to the uterus... You should really let your doctor know if you choose to continue the aspirin since it's known to cause stomach bleeding/ulcers even at such a low dose.posted 02/27/2012 by socialite_baby
Well thats the thing...i didnt consult a doctor...i recently moved to a new state and dont have an ob/gyn yet.. I just researched myself..looking for tips on thickening up my uterus and better implantation and came up with baby aspirin. I started this thread for imput and ideas .. I have only taken BA for 2 days.. I didnt find anything about it postponing ovulation... Thanks maybe I should reconsider..and look into fish oil
I have also been told that a BA aspirin regime can delay or impede ovulation especially if taken long term. Personal example I started taking BA and my O date went from CD13 to CD15 to CD19-21. The month I stopped taking BA on CD3 I ovulated on CD15. My acupuncturist suggested taking high quality fish oil in lieu of BA as it has a similar effect but without the negative side effects. Obviously if your Dr. has told you to take BA for a specific condition, I would consult him/her before making any rash decisions.posted 02/27/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
Thanks for the advise! I have been careful not to get preg this past week since its been 7 days since removal..i am nervous about m/c since my uterus linings prob too thin to conceive. I will try in a week or so on aspirin with the ideas u gave and if no luck I will go off the aspirin. Thanks soo much for the answer...i have had doubts after reading some of the comments about iuds causing trouble conceiving.
For me if I take baby aspirin before ovulation I won't release an egg. Without an egg it's obviously impossible to get pregnant (once I stop the BA I ovulate)! It's worth a shot, but you'd likely have a better chance using OPKs, tracking your cycle/ovulation with a basal body thermometer, and timing BD correctly. Good luck! :)posted 02/27/2012 by socialite_baby
You can visit this amazing website -- http://aboutgettingpregnant.com -- It has a lot of information how to get pregnant fast and have a healthy pregnancy, the hidden truth behind everyday activities & their impact on your fertility, 2 simple things you can do everyday to increase your chances of conceiving, an easy way to improve your fertility, even in women with PCOS, how to lose weight in a healthy manner which will mean improving your chances of getting pregnant, and so much more. And also this website -- http://pickthegenderofyourbaby.com -- that give you the information about the 3 ways medical science shows you can influence your baby's gender, little known secrets of the ovulation cycle - master your cycle, time your conception and you may control your baby's gender, change your body chemistry in 5 days, the simple tracking system for finding the ideal time to conceive a baby boy or girl, and so much more.posted 08/29/2013 by Jennifer0080
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Don't faint, Broadway fans! This week's show has the scoop on loads of faves: Hugh, Kristin, Oprah, Audra, NPH, Idina, Tveit, Groff, Glee and Pitch Perfect. Whew! Are you fanning yourselves? We are.February 12, 2014
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On March 27th from 1 to 4pm Rockford College and Rock Valley College are co-hosting a Career and Internship Fair. This fair will be held at the Regents Hall, Burpee Center, Rockford College Campus. Students and alumni from both institutions will be invited to attend. The deadline for employers to register is 3/15/13.
The following employers will be present at the fair as of 3/15/13, but please check back on Monday for the complete list of participating employers:
Access Services of Nothern Illinois/ http://www.accessni.com/ Child and Family Support
AndersonBrecon http://www.andersonbrecon.com
Arby's http://www.drmarbys.com
Associated Bank http://www.associatedbank.com
American Income Life http://www.workatail.com
Boys & Girls Club of Rockford http://www.rockfordboysandgirlsclub.org
CLEO Communications http://www.cleo.com
Comtech Corporation http://comtechcorporation.com
Crimson Valley Landscaping http://crimsonvalleylandscaping.com
Crusader Community Health http://www.crusaderhealth.org
Discovery Center Museum http://www.DiscoveryCenterMuseum.org
Enterprise Rent-A-Car http://www.go.enterprise.com
Family Service Agency http://www.fsadekalbcounty.org
FedEx Ground http://www.fedex.com
GateHouse Inc. Rockford Design House http://www.gatehousemedia.com
Field Fastener http://www.fieldfastener.com
HealthPark Hospitality http://healthparkvalet.com
Illinois Tollway http://www.illinoistollway.com/homepage
Insphere Insurance Solutions http://www.insphereis.com
Kellers Williams Realty Signature http://www.kw-signature.com/
RAMP http://rampcil.org
Rockford City Police Department http://www.rockfordil.gov/police.aspx
Rockford Housing Authority http://www.rockfordha.org
Rockford Park District http://www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/
Rockford School District http://www.rps205.com
Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling http://www.rsaconline.org/
Rosecrance http://www.rosecrance.org
Savant Capital Management http://www.savantcapital.com
ServiCom http://www.servicom-llc.com/
Stateline Staffing Services http://statelinestaffingservices.com/
Sikich http://www.sikich.com/
Social Security Administration http://www.socialsecurity.gov
State Representative Joe Sosnowski http://www.joesosnowski.com/
Swedish American Health System http://www.swedishamerican.org
Target http://www.target.com/careers
The Rock River Times http://www.rockrivertimes.com
The Workplace http://www.workplacestaffing.com/
Tyler's Landscaping http://tylerslandscaping.com
Visiting Angels of Rockford http://www.visitingangels.com
Waldom Electronics https://www.waldom.com/
Wesley Willows http://www.wesleywillows.org/
WIFR-TV http://www.wifr.com
WQRF-TV & WTVO-TV http://mystateline.com/
WQRF-TV & WTVO-TV http://www.mystateline.com
WREX http://www.wrex.com/
Woodward http://www.woodward.com/
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From a site in Israel that had high pollinator biodiversity (Mt. Carmel), Potts and colleagues (2003) discovered that fire initially was catastrophic to plant and bee communities, but that recovery was rapid. Within 2 years of the fires there was a peak in plant and bee diversity that was followed by a long and steady decline over the next 50 years. They reported that bee pollinator communities closely matched the plant community in recovery and regeneration (Potts et al., 2001, 2003).
Like mowing and grazing, fire is an important management tool that can be used to reset the successional sequence and maintain the diverse and heterogeneous mosaic landscapes that include early successional stages (oldfields) and late primary stages (climax forests). Resetting the successional sequence provides resources for a wider array of species (Pickett and White, 1985; Smallidge and Leopold, 1997). More information is needed on the short- and long-term effects of fire—and its use as a management technique—on diverse North American plant and pollinator communities.
Although solid expanses of grasses and forbs are not productive nesting habitats for bees, they do provide nest sites (larval host plants) for a variety of Lepidoptera. Thus, grassland management protocols that are well adapted for Lepidoptera also should consider provisions for bee-nesting sites. Nesting sites can be provided by creating patches of bare ground or sand-loam mixes for ground-nesting bees; by maintaining a landscape mosaic of wooded and grassy areas, protecting some dead wood and standing snags and drilling holes in some dead wood; putting out trap nests for twig-nesting bees; and putting out bumble bee nest boxes, buried or above ground (Box 6-4). Large-scale herbicide applications, such as are applied in the southwestern United States to remove undesirable scrub and brush (mesquite and Prosopis plants), should be discouraged because they remove not only nesting sites and refuges, but also pollen and nectar sources for native bees, honey bees, and other pollinators (Buchmann and Nabhan, 1996).
Maintaining commercial pollinator stocks and the diversity of wild pollinator communities differs from maintaining pollination services provided by pollinators, because pollination services could be enhanced without an increase in pollinators. This section presents strategies for maintaining pollination services to crops by commercial pollinators and pollination services to crops and wild native plant populations by wild pollinators.


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Death-Related Horror Props
This year round supplier of death-related and Halloween props makes every body parts and items far more gruesome. Human organs, animal skeletons, or even a mummified baby dragon, are all available in this gory collection.
The name of this house of horrors is called Dapper Cadaver which supplies horror movie props including medical props, dinosaur bones, coffins, caskets, and creepy specimen jars.
(via Atlas Obscura)
(Source: dappercadaver.com)
A Leap of Death
Buffalo Courier Press photographer I. Russell Sorgi did a little impromptu ambulance chasing on his way back from another job. He wound up snapping photos of a woman standing on a ledge at the Geneese Hotel as she waved goodbye and started her fall to her death. He quickly reloaded his camera and caught the last second of her life, 15 feet above the cold sidewalk below. Her name was Mary Miller. There is something about seeing her frozen here in the middle of her last, irreversible action, a moment before her death, that is truly haunting.
On a creepy side note, this photograph was used in a psychological study and it was found that 96% of the people given the photo didn't even notice her body caught mid-fall in the middle of the picture on their first examination of the shot. Did you?
(Source: bloodygoodhorror.com)
The Horrifying Bat Flower
This flower is an incredibly unusual looking species, with its black bat-shaped flower. The flowers themselves can grown up to twelve inches across and the 'whiskers' that you can see are known to grow up to thirty inches. So why does it look like the Predator? Of the Flying Spaghetti Monster? Because Mother Nature is just as likely to scare us as to entrance.
Altogether the bat flower is one of the spookier plants you will come across – something Morticia Adams might like to have in her conservatory. There is certainly something of the triffid about them too, but the fact is that the wild variety of this plant species can be found in the Yunnan Province of China. It is also found in Thailand and Burma.
(Source: kuriositas.com)
Why Do We Fear Clowns?
Anyone who has read Stephen King's It would probably never choose to decorate a children's ward with clowns. And it probably comes as no surprise to horror fans that a University of Sheffield study of 250 children for a report on hospital design suggests the children find clown motifs "frightening and unknowable". We don't know what's behind the mask.
One might suspect that popular culture is to blame. In It, made into a television movie in 1990, Stephen King created a child-murdering monster that appeared as a demonic clown. King's It has sparked a slew of horror films over the past 20 years, known as "the killer clown" or "evil clown genre".
The recurring theme in popular culture of the scary clown goes back at least as far as silent move star Lon Chaney Sr, who identified the spooky potential when he reportedly said, "There is nothing laughable about a clown in the moonlight."
The place of the scary clown in mainstream popular culture can be seen in The Simpsons with Bart's intonation of "can't sleep, clown will eat me". The phrase became an Internet meme and inspired the Alice Cooper song Can't Sleep, Clowns Will Eat Me. Even SpongeBob is afraid of clowns. In the Tunnel of Glove episode, SpongeBob and Pearl are in the dark after the ride has broken down. SpongeBob stammers, "It's okay Pearl, it's only the dark. There's nothin' scary about… the dark! It's whats in the dark you gotta watch out for. Monsters, creeps, ghouls, CLOWNS, witches, werewolves, CLOWNS, crawly things, CRAWLY CLOWNS, those are the worst CRAWLY CLOWNS."
And the real-life serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who often dressed as a clown for neighborhood parties but was secretly killing young men and hiding their bodies in his basement, provides an unpleasant and sinister undertone to the clown theme.
If you search for fear of clowns on the Internet, the results will include plenty of sites referring to "coulrophobia" — an avid fear of clowns. You are not alone with your fear; just stay away from the crawly clowns.
Of Wolves, Men, and Delicious Little Girls
A sensational trial in Germany in 1589 saw a man accused of making a deal with the devil, shape-shifting into a wolf, and killing 128 people, among other assorted gruesome crimes.
Known as the "Werewolf of Bedburg," Peter Stubbe (or Stumpp) was executed on October 31, 1589, along with his daughter and mistress. As an example to others tempted by the devil's offer of magical shape shifting garments, the execution was spectacularly horrific. The story was spread throughout Europe in a pamphlet describing the trial, torture, and death with relish. Then, as now, a story with a title like A True Discourse. Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of One Stubbe Peeter, a Most Wicked Sorcerer sold like hotcakes, and the werewolf myth gained more ground in the popular mind.
After lurid accounts of his supposed crimes including assorted murders, acts of cannibalism, and the ripping of children from the wombs of their mothers, after which he "eate their hartes panting hotte and rawe," his final execution was described thus:
…his body laide on a wheele, and with red hotte burning pincers in ten seue∣ral places to haue the flesh puld off from the bones, after that, his legges and Armes to be broken with a woodden Are or Hatchet, afterward to haue his head strook from his body, then to haue his carkasse burnde to Ashes.
Today there is debate over whether Stubbe was a spectacularly bad man — a serial killer of the day — or if perhaps the spate of deaths might in fact be blamed on actual, non-demonic, non-shifting wolves, or whether he simply found himself, like so many others, on the wrong side of an inquisitor's political or religious agenda.
…So much more on the long, storied history of Wolves, Men, and Delicious Little Girls…
10 Best Horror Films to Watch on Halloween
More and more October has become defined by Halloween. It permeates through the month and has become everyone's favorite non-holiday, holiday. So to help get you in the mood, here's a list of ten horror movies to put you in the festive, and frightened, spirit.
- The Shining (1980) - Stanley Kubrick was one of the most acclaimed filmmakers who ever lived, so there's no wonder that he made one of the best horror film of all time. The sense of isolation conveyed by the wintry setting and Jack Nicholson's performance as a crazed, homicidal family man are perfect. Watch it with the recent documentary Room 237 to hear about all the insane fan conspiracy theories and interpretations.
- Dawn of the Dead (2004) - Now, everybody should respect George Romero. He basically singlehandedly created a new kind of movie genre: the zombie movie. But, the original Dawn of the Dead is really boring and cheesy. The remake, the debut of Zack Snyder, is better made, more fast-paced and more terrifying. The first fifteen minutes alone are ridiculously intense, and – after our protagonists seek refuge from the zombie horde in a shopping mall – so is the rest.
- Halloween (1978) - You have to watch Halloween on Halloween. This little indie film about a masked psycho stalking babysitters in suburbia was a huge hit, and ushered in the slasher-movie boom of the 1980s. That said, Halloween is more spooky than gory. Michael Myers, capital-E Evil incarnate, has a phantom-like presence in every frame of this feature, and your quaint childhood neighborhood has never looked scarier.
- Friday the 13th (1980) - We're still stuck in the woods, readers. Despite an absurd string of sequels, the original Friday the 13th is actually pretty good. Well, it's not like good good – but still, watch it because it's fascinating to see the humble beginnings of a (former) powerhouse franchise. Friday the 13th might not be much of a box-office powerhouse anymore, but the series left a huge, bloody mark on pop culture and film history. Also, Mrs. Voorhees is one bad mother.
- Phantasm (1979) - This is a goofy little movie about a kid and his brother who think the town's mortician is reviving the dead to serve as his slaves on another planet. Ya know, one of those stories. The movie's villain, the Tall Man, is iconic in the horror genre, and so is his weapon of choice: a metallic sphere that impales victims and sucks out their blood (see above). As the tagline says, if this film doesn't scare you, you're already dead, so watch out.
- The Descent (2005) - The claustrophobic and creepy story of six women who explore an unmapped cave – which itself is unsettling – who then get attacked by humanoid monsters. As you can tell from the poster, the filmmakers made sure to include plenty of red-dyed corn syrup.
- Suspiria (1977) - This is a bloody and beautiful work of art. Is that a weird thing to say about a cheesy-at-times horror movie about a coven of witches that secretly controls a dance academy? Probably. Dario Argento, a famed Italian horror director, approached Suspiria with the craftsmanship of a master Renaissance painter, and it shows. The plot doesn't make much sense and the English dubbing is atrocious–none of that matters. Just watch it.
- Black Christmas (1974) - This proto-slasher about a foul-mouthed prank caller who terrorizes a sorority house on Christmas is the perfect transition from one holiday season to another. Have a very scary Christmas!
- The Cabin in the Woods (2012) - This is one of the best horror movies ever made about a cabin in the woods. Maybe not better than Evil Dead, but certainly better than Cabin Fever or On Golden Pond. As the poster illustrates, The Cabin in the Woods is about way more than just that. It's a puzzle that twists its way to a delirious and blood-drenched conclusion. Oh, and it's super funny, too.
- Scream (1996) - Like The Cabin in the Woods, Scream gets meta with its horror. With its introduction of the movie-loving Ghostface killer (not to be confused with Ghostface Killah), Scream revitalized the slasher genre in the mid-'90s. It also turns into a surprisingly good mystery.


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In crackled tintypes bent with long ago,
Amid flaxen sunset and skies of cherry—
In worn leather-carved ancient scenario,
He dare not lie in milkweed prairie.
He rides resolute toward that sweat-tinged fame,
Always the heart's hero of our once young eye,
As pale ivory range sighs softly his name
And we all know the real reason why.
It is high sage country that he will ride,
As that tin sun burns alabaster away—
And new birthed rains roll off his cow rancher hide,
So his soft summer's mirage will stay.
Some see him crude – of but limited worth—
Lacking pure knowledge or certain savoir-faire—
But born of bone plain, he is of no fool's birth—
A force of nature that's always there.
From coat's patina past years slide, of course,
As lines are spurred so deep into his Sphinx face—
But he'd rather be poised high atop his horse
In no other country, time or place.
His heritage is long – it's here he'll die—
He rides his own land in cruel spring rains and snows—
And like that wax jacket, he'll keep his hopes dry,
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Because feminism is hard work. Because working for social justice is a slog. Because beautiful and impressive works of art reconnect us with wonder and with our humanity.
For all those reasons, after a hectic news day, we give you this. Sandcastles. They are made by artist Carl Jara, and they are absolutely magical.


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Ohio Consumer Guide to Long-Term Health Care Facilities
"The Ohio Long-Term Care Consumer Guide provides information about nursing homes and assisted living facilities to help consumers, family members and professionals search for the appropriate facility to meet an individual's needs." Users can compare nursing home and long-term care facilities by using the resources at this site. Produced by the Ohio Department of Health.
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When Ifan Dafydd's single So Good was first played on Gilles Peterson's radio show in February, people assumed it was a new James Blake track. Played with no introduction other than a cursory "I know nothing about this guy", the song's use of densely layered and heavily treated vocals (taken from Amy Winehouse's You Know I'm No Good) interweaved with honey-drip beats and dying organ sounds certainly seemed more than a nod to Blake. The conclusion to – let's be honest here – one of music's least interesting mysteries is that Ifan Dafydd isn't in fact James Blake, but he may be either his cousin or ex-flatmate. So there. We also know his songs have since featured on mixes by SBTRKT and Jamie xx, and To Me is the first track to emerge from Treehouse, a new EP due in January. Opening with pretty piano chords, swirling strings and an off-kilter drum pattern, To Me is more expansive and experimental than So Good. Around the four-minute mark, various strands that seem distinct up to that point, finally intertwine to create heart-bursting loveliness.
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University of Winnipeg Philosophy Department
Philosophy is literally the love of wisdom. Rather than studying a particular aspect of human history or culture, philosophy takes a step back and tries to understand the nature of all inquiry. Students of philosophy examine fundamental beliefs about who we are and the world we live in – beliefs most people take to be true but never examine systematically and critically. Philosophers consider such questions as: What is the meaning of life? How should I live my life? Why be moral? What is the best form of government? Are human beings immortal? Does God exist? What is knowledge? Does the world appear to us as it really is? What makes something right, or good, or beautiful?
If coming to an understanding of the human condition is the goal of a liberal arts education, then philosophy is essential to it. But philosophy also has a practical side, which we see whenever we debate social and political questions concerning the environment and our obligations to future generations, the distribution of wealth and opportunity in society, gender equity, the relationship between science and religion, and so on. Philosophy helps us to identify and defend what is most valuable to us.
The UW Philosophy Program prides itself on being small and student-focused; this is a place where you can work closely with professors and other students in small classes, reading great philosophers from the past, and thinking and writing about the big questions.
We have an excellent record of placing our students in graduate programs in Canada and the United States as well as overseas.


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Today we are welcoming On the Windfall in Lansing, North Carolina to the Farm Stay U.S. family.
This 215 acre farm is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. They raise sheep and chickens, grow sunflowers, and are experimenting with a hop yard. Guests can also visit with goats, a donkey, and a wild pony, and enjoy hiking and fishing right on the property. Leaf peeping is another wonderful seasonal activity here.
On the Windfall has three private cottages with lots of amenities. The Barn and The Granpy Aut each sleep 4, and The Granny Mandy sleeps up to 9. The farm welcomes children under 12, weddings, family reunions and other special events.
To learn more and plan a vacation, visit the On the Windfall listing here at Farm Stay U.S.!
(Photos courtesy On the Windfall)
This Farm Stay Story was sent to us by 12 year old Kelly Kirk, who recently vacationed at Windysage Farmstay B&B in Mackay, Idaho with her family. Take it away, Kelly!
This Farm Stay Story was sent to us by 12 year old Kelly Kirk, who recently vacationed at Windysage Farmstay B&B in Mackay, Idaho with her family. Take it away, Kelly!
Hi, I'm Kelly. I live in Texas with my mom, dad, and older sister. This summer I had the most wonderful vacation ever and I want you to have fun also. So, if you're looking for a place out in the country to relax, enjoy the scenery, have fun with your family, play outdoors, and be with animals: well I think I know just the place for you. There's this new organization called Farm Stay U.S. that has bed and breakfasts which are on the land of a farm, ranch, or vineyard.
My family and I traveled to a goat farm in Mackay, Idaho. There, we played with the chickens, ducks, cats, bunnies, turkey and goats. The turkey made the most beautiful cooing sound. I learned how to milk a goat and filter the milk afterwards. Miss Karen and Mr. Adam, the owners of the farm stay, made extra sure to make us feel right at home. They gave us fresh eggs from their chickens and fresh milk from their goats. We also received homemade bread and sausage. At dark we sat around the campfire and ate the ice cream from the goats' milk Mr. Adam made for everyone, and enjoyed the moonlit mountains.
When it was time to go to bed I slept on the pullout couch in the living room of the little cabin we stayed in. My parents slept in the bedroom and my sister slept across the lawn on a bed in a small building fashioned to look like a covered wagon. When I woke up in the morning I didn't hear the rumble of cars or the neighbor's lawnmower. There was no sound. Everything was calm and peaceful. When I went outside I felt a slight breeze and the warm sun on my face. The chickens were moving around and occasionally the turkey would make its soft cooing sound. There were no cars on the dusty road or a neighbor to be seen. It was just my family, Miss Karen, Mr. Adam, animals and the mountains.
Time went by so quickly I didn't even realize it was our last day in Mackay. We gathered our suitcases and put them in the car. Miss Karen and Mr. Adam were waiting for us and we hugged them goodbye. We thanked them for everything they had done for us and how they made us feel so at home. Right before we left we gathered hands and prayed. They prayed for us and our safety getting home and we thanked God for bringing them into our life. We left with tears in our eyes but in our hearts we knew we couldn't be happier. They blessed us in so many ways and they can do the same for your family. Go stay with them on their farm, you won't believe what you'll find in just a little town in Idaho.
(Words and photographs copyright Kelly Kirk.)
Please help us extend a warm welcome to High Breeze Farm in Highland Lakes, New Jersey to the Farm Stay U.S. website.
This family operated 165 acre farm is located adjacent to the Appalachian Trail and surrounded by Wawayanda State park, which gives it a secluded feeling while still being close to area attractions. High Breeze Farm grows organic fruits and vegetables for their CSA and farm stand, as well as 100% grass fed beef, pastured pork, and free range eggs. Their family Jersey cow provides milk and guests can enjoy the opportunity to make butter and cheese.
The High Breeze house is a private 3 bedroom + loft home, with the capacity to sleep 12. It has a fully equipped kitchen for self-prepared meals. Guests of all ages are welcome to observe or participate in daily farm activities. Weddings, family reunions, and other special events may be held at the farm.
To learn more and plan a visit, check out the High Breeze Farm listing here on Farm Stay U.S.!
(Photos courtesy High Breeze Farm)
Please join us in welcoming Belle Meade Farm in Sperryville, Virginia to the Farm Stay U.S. website.
This restored Victorian farmhouse is located on 138 acres of fields, woods, and streams in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains. A teaching farm with organic gardening, chickens, horses, pigs, and cows, Belle Meade Farm is a great place to renew and refresh.
The farm has four in-house rooms, as well as a stand-alone cottage, all with private baths. Rates include a hearty breakfast. Guests of all ages are welcome, as are weddings and special events.
To learn more and plan a visit, check out the Belle Meade Farm listing here on Farm Stay U.S.!
(Photos courtesy Belle Meade Farm)
Our third Farm Stay Story was sent to us by Alison Schwartz, who is a regular visitor to East Hill Farm in Troy, New Hampshire.
Our third Farm Stay Story was sent to us by Alison Schwartz, who is a regular visitor to East Hill Farm in Troy, New Hampshire.
My family goes to East Hill Farm every year for a weekend in the summer, and for a week right after Christmas. Even though I am 22 years old now, the chickens, goats, and sheep have not lost their appeal. I look forward to feeding them and petting them. In the summer, I spend hours outside with the animals. In the winter, I bundle up in my winter coat and feed the animals a couple of times every day.
One of our favorite things to do at East Hill Farm is see Jason Purdy perform his magic show. I have seen Jason every year for as long as I can remember. My mom runs a summer camp, and she hires him to perform at the camp every year. Last summer, she told me a funny story about two of my campers, Alana and Darren. Their parents took them to East Hill Farm for the first time, and when they saw Jason's show, they didn't raise their hands when he asked who was seeing the Magic of Jason Purdy for the first time. Their parents told them to raise their hands, and they explained that they weren't seeing Jason for the first time; they knew him from camp. So I wasn't surprised when I went into the dining hall last December and saw their family there!
What makes winter at the farm special is hanging out with old friends in the living room, in front of the fireplace, knitting and crocheting. I invited Alana to hang out with us, too. She is an avid knitter, and I was proud to show her my knitting. I was working on a blanket and a hat. I asked Alana to teach me how to make a pom-pom for the hat, and she got a fork from the dining room and showed me how to make a pom-pom using a fork!
Every year at East Hill Farm is special in its own way. December 2012 was special because in the deepest part of winter, I saw two of my favorite kids from summer camp.
(Photos courtesy East Hill Farm, words copyright Alison Schwartz)
Today we are extending a hearty "welcome!" to CA Bull Elk Ranch, in Richfield, Idaho.
Located on 800 acres of pristine recreational and hunting habitat, CA Bull Elk Ranch is a working elk and upland game bird operation. Visitors can take part in fishing, hiking, bird watching and wildlife viewing, upland game bird hunting, snowshoeing and x-country skiing, photography, or just unplugging from the hectic world. There are also some of the usual farm animals, like chickens and geese.
There are four guest rooms with private baths, along with a large common area for relaxing, reading, or exercise. The stay also includes 3 meals a day prepared from food raised primarily on the ranch and by other local producers. Children under 12 are welcome at the ranch.
To learn more and plan a visit, check out the CA Bull Elk Ranch listing here on Farm Stay U.S.!
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This week we feature an interview with Ginger Sykes of Turtle Mist Farm in North Carolina. Ginger and Bob Sykes long dreamed of farming and now aim to share their love for nature and knowledge of where food really comes from with others.
Ginger Sykes: We chose this area because it is not too far from my family in Maryland, the land prices here were unbelievable, the property is ideally located because it is rural but not too far from the city -- Our farm is 25 miles north of Raleigh.
Ginger: The setting around the property is very peaceful, although we have close neighbors, while on the property you get a feeling of being in a small world all your own. The view from the guest house overlooking the pond makes you feel like you should be sitting on the front porch in the rocking chairs sipping lemonade.
Ginger: We have pigs, cows, sheep, turkeys, chickens (laying and broilers), Muscovy duck, Guineas, quail, peacocks, 2 horses, a goat, and a donkey.
Ginger: Our garden is a small market garden (we grow just enough to take to the farmers market). But because we cannot compete with the larger vegetable farmers we chose to grow different veggies. We grow purple & white Kohlrabi (a cabbage turnip), Edamame, turmeric, Tatuma squash (just a different variety of squash), berry tomatoes (cherry tomatoes that are shaped like strawberries), malabar spinach (a summer vining spinach) mini bell peppers, Armenian cucumbers (they look and taste like cucumbers but are muskmelons).
Ginger: We named the farm Turtle Mist because the pond in front of the guest has a large number of turtles in it and in the morning there's a fog that rolls across the pond.
Ginger: Most of our guests are parents with small children who want their children to have the farm experience and to learn where their food comes from. After they tour the farm, we let them help us with our chores, i.e., gather eggs, feed the sheep and pigs, and they can help in the garden if they want. If they don't want to work, they can fish, paddle boat, visit with and take pictures of the animals. Our horse trainer offers horse instructions and riding. And, depending on how long they stay, some guests visit surrounding cities (Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest).
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Our second Farm Stay Story was written by Andrea O'Connor, who visited Spiritwind Farm in Lebanon, Maine.
Our second Farm Stay Story was written by Andrea O'Connor, who visited Spiritwind Farm in Lebanon, Maine.
I'm so happy to have discovered Farm Stay U.S.!
I had an incredible time at Spiritwind Farm, Lebanon, Maine. A BEAUTIFULLY restored farmhouse with luxury room and private bath. They have two Shire horses Kelly and Lucy, goats Coco and Bella and babies (so cute!), chickens, pigs. I think the big pig's name is Cobble and she likes to eat giant marshmallows as the occasional treat. She's having piglets in the fall!Kathy's goat milk soap is fabulous, the best I've ever used. She makes chèvre cheese too, which I didn't get a chance to taste as she was all sold out. Blueberry muffins, a dip in the beautiful pool after days at the nearby ocean beaches, watching the fireflies and flames in the outdoor wood fireplace!Ahhh. So relaxing and fun.
Thank you, thank you to Farmer Kathy, farm hand Erin, and all farmers doing such importand work for us and the earth!
(Photo courtesy Spiritwind Farm, words copyright Andrea O'Connor)
Our first entry in the Farm Stay Stories contest is brought to us by Helene Garcia of French Foodie Baby. This story about her family's visit to Mariposa Creamery in Altadena, California first appeared on her blog on June 19, 2013.
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After seeing over a thousand people march the streets of Los Angeles with United Farm Worker flags and shirts I manually screen printed, I recognized the power of design for motivating a movement and how my craft promotes it. My boss placed his hand on my shoulder and said, "Good job, Joel," as we watched the news. This was worth an unmeasurable amount more than any paycheck he had ever given me. Truly creative people tend not to be motivated by money, that is why few of us have any.
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