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"Look around. Look at your classmates. How many of them do you truly know? How many would you trust with your life?"Survival of the Fittest is a roleplaying board based on Battle Royale, which began in June 2005.The premise is simple: a class of high-school students are abducted on the way to their end-of-year trip, fitted with collars, given randomly distributed weapons and are dropped onto an unknown island to fight their former peers until one remains alive. What ensues is drama, action, comedy, and most important, tragedy all rolled into a single RP. Gradually, over each "season", more and more secrets are revealed behind Danya and the terrorist organization which has managed to keep this twisted act running for over three years.The roleplay is geared primarily towards intermediate-advanced level writers. SOTF is open for anyone to join - although there is a member approval process in place, as well as a rigorous character acceptance system.Version 4 of SOTF has reached its conclusion, while Version 5 is in its final stages.SOTF can be found here. The wiki can be found here. Unfortunately, it suffered an error that cost it a large chunk of data a while ago, so pages from older versions aren't as complete.As of March 2010, SOTF also has a spin off site, known as SOTF Mini, geared towards faster games and newer writers, as well as being the site for 'official' larger-scale Alternate Universe RPs. The Program V2 has reached its conclusion, and SOTF-TV 2 is set to begin soon.For reference, those RPing characters are called 'handlers' on the board, so if you see SotF examples using the word, this is what is meant by it.If you thought this page was about the slogan used to summarise the theory of evolution and later appropriated by people who consider themselves fit, you're looking for The Social Darwinist.
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Seven years. Scientists tell us that's the window in the first years of life when children are most vulnerable to pesticide harms. That's also exactly how long EPA has — so far — delayed putting rules in place to protect kids from pesticides that drift from agricultural fields.
Bottom line? While regulators think about what to do, an entire generation of rural kids has experienced increased risk of harms that can last a lifetime. Health risks from early life pesticide exposure are very real, and can be serious. Science points to falling IQs, ADHD, learning disabilities, birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. That's why this week, we're taking EPA to court for being too darn slow.
Update 7/18/13: After months of delay, Gina McCarthy was confirmed as the new head of EPA today. See this media statement for more details.
We hear the Senate will take up the confirmation of EPA's new leader next week. As we wait on the final vote, I've been thinking about what I'd say to Administrator-to-be Gina McCarthy if I had a chance to take her out for coffee and a chat as she gets ready to step into her new role.
Three things come to mind. First, I'd urge her to have the agency do a much, much better job following the science. Second, when that science points to human health or environmental harms, she needs to move fast — no dawdling allowed. And third, I'd remind her just exactly who she'll be working for. Because even though they don't show up in suits on EPA's doorstep every day (like the industry reps do), it's the nation's children she'll answer to in the end.
Ed Brown's new movie Unacceptable Levels tells the story of chemicals in our bodies: how they get there, what it means to our health, how in the world it can be legal, and what we can do about it.
All this from the perspective of a young dad contemplating the food his family eats, the water they drink and that cute little rubber duck his kids chew on. Brown's personal journey, as he pulls back the veil on our chemically-saturated world, is well worth watching. I'll be at the film's July 11 screening in San Francisco along with other PAN staff — if you're in the Bay Area, please join us! Showings are also happening soon in Chicago and Austin.
Earlier this year, EPA banned certain rodenticide products found to be particularly harmful to children, pets and non-target wildlife. As I reported in previous blogs, the company Reckitt-Benckiser — which manufactures d-Con rat control products — filed a legal challenge against EPA's decision.
While the legal process drags on, the hazardous rodent control products remain on the market. But an exciting new resource highlights alternatives to hazards like d-Con. Launched this week by a California-based coalition, the new website lays out various options available for safe rodent control in homes and businesses.
Moms Across America was born when I realized it was time to stop wishing I could do something about GMOs and just start doing it. Deeply inspired by Robyn O'Brien's Patriotism on a Plate TED talk about food and health and Pamm Larry's efforts to get Prop 37 on the ballot in California, I realized it was time for me to step up and make a difference too.
I connected with fellow mom and co-founder Kathleen Hallal, the California State Grange and the folks at LabelGMOs.org to create a national volunteer coalition of unstoppable moms pressing for GMO labeling. This 4th of July, moms will be marching for GMO labeling in 156 parades (so far!) in towns across the country. Please join us!
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Gourmet Chef 12-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware
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I am hoping you can help. Our Simmons Rembrandt 2005 is going to be replaced under warranty. It was the very top of the line available from Simmons and we paid 3200.00 for it. Simmons says it is no longer available and its current comparable model is the Atkins Visco Plush Super Pillow Top. It looks like from my research thus far this mattress set is available for about 1000.00. How do I find out what the top of the line Simmons would be and if the one they are offering as a replacement is truly a comparable top of the line pillow top from their company? Also, it looks like the one they are offering is an old model being closed out according to some of the retailers I have contacted.
Thank you for any help you can provide or advice on how I might verify Simmons claim before I accept the exchange.
Hi AJ,
It's quite possible that you over paid for your first mattress. When you look at it in terms of what you spent, I'd think you'd get one for their "Black" series as a replacement.
The warranty reads that the replacement will be of equal level or higher. Phrased that way because models change every couple of years and there is never and exact equivilent to be had. So, if you paid $3200 for a mattress worth half that, then you got screwed then...as opposed to now.
However, et's go back to what caused the problem. You didn't buy a mattress that became defective. Assuming that your replacement is of similar type, then the one you have is also a visco plush super pillowtop....a top line model in the World Class series.
And THAT is your problem. You can expect this one to preform as that one did. The gauge of wire, at 15.5, is very thin. The padding is too soft and visco foam isn't worth a damn.
Regardless of is being an equivilent exchange, you haven't solved your problem. It's just another waiting to happen.
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Alastair Mavor looks at the problems with the Formula One driver Market, and how Timo Glock's recent parting with Marussia outlines a worrying trend which could seriously damage the sport's credibility.
What do Valtteri Bottas, Esteban Gutierrez, Giedo Van de Garde, Luiz Razia and Max Chilton all have in common?
All will race their first Formula One Grand Prix in 2013.
Add Charles Pic, and Romain Grosjean, Jean Eric Vergne and Daniel Ricciardo, into the equation, and a likely rookie to join Paul Di Resta at Force India, and nearly 50 per cent (9/22) of drivers who line up on the Albert Park grid on 17th March are likely to be in their first or second season at the top level of single-seater racing. You could therefore be forgiven for thinking that making your way into Formula One is an achievable goal for most talented young drivers; that the sport is more open than ever. But take a closer look, and alarming trend becomes apparent.
These drivers have something else in common; something which is becoming of increasing concern to Formula One; out of nine, only Grosjean is a professional. Non professional/sponsored drivers are increasingly becoming the norm. The recent set of events which has seen Timo Glock lose his race seat at Marussia indicates this. Glock, GP2 Champion in 2007, and a Toyota driver prior to their exit from the sport in 2009, is widely thought of in the paddock. Although his release was described by the team as a 'mutual termination', it seems clear that Marussia were forced to make a calculated decision based on money. The trade-off between the few extra tenths Glock could gain, at a cost of his £2 million a year salary, was deemed insufficient return when compared to the sponsorship gained through appointing a youngster, with heavy financial backing, to the seat. Hence the arrival of Brazilian Luiz Razia.
Money has always played an important role in motor-racing. Yet within the driver market, it has long been shrugged off as an uncomfortable truth. Many of the most successful drivers, Michael Schumacher among them, have needed a financial 'leg up' at the start of their careers, but the last 10 years has seen the goalposts move dramatically. Formula 3000 used to be the best route into Formula One. Costing around £600,000 a seat in the early 2000s, a strong season would see young drivers put themselves on the map for a Formula One seat, where they would drive for free in the first year, before beginning to earn reasonable money in year two. Sub-par pay drivers – Pedro Diniz springs immediately to mind – who simply bought their way into Formula One, were the exception.
The introduction of GP2 in 2005 was a game changer however, and things have developed markedly since. Increasing from £1.2 million a seat to nearly £2 million presently, GP2 is an expensive game. A growth in cost for each seat has combined with a rapidly developing number of drivers who have backing to spend on securing these race seats. The majority of the GP2 field have thus reached that level as a result of having access to extensive financial backing.
Now it must be said, this does not mean GP2 drivers are a bunch of untalented, money-spending, petrol heads. Far from it. Speaking to ex Williams F1 test driver and current Le Mans 24 hours racer, Jonathan Kennard, it became quickly clear that talent still had a key role to play. Kennard was keen to emphasise that "there are a lot of good drivers around with big backing", and that many were simply doing what they had to do to enhance their careers. Drivers have always had to spend to succeed, "but never to this degree, and that is what has changed".
The problem has been exacerbated by the financial crisis, which has seen the loss of manufacturing giants such as Renault, Toyota and BMW to the sport. Many manufacturers now run teams at Le Mans instead, where they are still able to gain important global exposure, while spending less than half of a typical Formula One budget to compete at the front of the grid. The loss of these teams means a greater proportion of independent operators in Formula One, who require more funding through sponsorship (usually through their drivers), and rarely have successful multinational car corporations behind them to fund their deficits. Teams have had to look further a field to find necessary finance, with the emphasis shifting to the drivers to help bring in sponsorship through their backers.
Williams, who won 5 constructors and 4 drivers championships in the 1990s, exemplify this change. Despite their illustrious history of success, they have struggled in recent years, and are now heavily reliant on the £30 million plus of sponsorship diverted their way through Pastor Maldonado. Their other driver, Valtteri Bottas, is backed heavily by CEO of Wirhuri, Antti Aarnio-Wihuri, while Vitali Petrov and rookie Brit Max Chilton have both ensured Caterham and Marussia have benefited from significant sponsorship in exchange for race seats. Look outside 'the big four' of Ferrari, Red Bull, Mercedes and McLaren, and the driver pool is extensive proof of this alarming development. There is no doubt that many of these youngsters extremely talented, but, as Jonathan Kennard suggests, "so many good young drivers around will never get the chance because they haven't got the £10 million plus necessary for Formula 1".
The recent move of Sergio Perez, financially backed by the World's richest man, Carlos Slim, to Lewis Hamilton's old seat at McLaren, is even more alarming and hints at the danger which may lie ahead. Perez's performances at Sauber have indicated that he may well be up to the task, and it is important to stress he is being paid by McLaren. Nevertheless, it would be surprising if Martin Whitmarsh's team do not benefit significantly from sponsorship from either Telmex, or one of Slim's other subsidiary companies. It is one thing having the back-markers paying for their seats, but for the major teams to be adopting such a philosophy is dangerous sign of things to come.
Ultimately, it is hard to blame the drivers for all this. For the reasons outlined above, many are simply taking the necessary steps to carve out a career in the sport they love. It is also unfair to castigate the teams. The top teams invest heavily in young driver programmes, which focus solely on spotting talent at a young age. Lewis Hamilton is a shining example of the possible benefits of such a scheme. Yet for every Hamilton, there are a number who don't make it. The programmes can thus be a risky, and extremely expensive commitment, with the results, and potential rewards going unseen for decades. It is thus easy to understand why those F1 teams struggling to survive opt not to undertake this financial risk, and simply pluck the best available drivers from GP2 each year (who more often than not bring financial rewards to the table).
The root of the problem lies deeper. Formula One's owners CVC Capital and Bernie Ecclestone must take steps to increase the proportion of Formula One's enormous profits to the teams. What's more, they must start to look at what will help develop long-term, as opposed to short-term financial success. They must specify that a proportion of this additional funding is ring fenced by teams and ploughed into young drivers programmes, whereby further rewards are offered should that driver eventually succeed at Formula 1 level. For all the pluses of GP2 – the Pirelli tyres, and similar level of downforce make the cars extremely close to their superior models – the cost of GP2 racing has become extremely prohibitive for talented racers without significant backing. This must be addressed, perhaps starting with GP3.
The stars of Formula One have always been the drivers. Mention Formula One to anybody, and the first names which come to mind are the sport's exciting succession of leading lights; Fangio, Stewart, Prost, Senna, Schumacher, Alonso, Vettel, Hamilton. I could go on. We have to accept money will always play a major role in motor racing. Yet if Formula One becomes any more reliant on the drivers' financial input, there is a danger the public will start to lose its faith. As Jonathan Kennard says, "I am sure the public want to see what they know as the best 20 drivers in the world". When you arrive at Lords for an Ashes Test, or at Centre Court for a Wimbledon final, you expect to see the best on show. Not the richest. Unless serious steps are taken, it will become ever clearer that the grid could be filled predominantly by drivers who may be stars in their funding fathers' eyes, but who fail to light up the race track with their talents.
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80GB hard-drive navigation
Using GPS technology and an 80GB hard drive to store maps and points of interest, this virtual copilot provides detailed driving directions with remarkable speed and a friendly voice. The COMAND® system's 7-inch high-resolution color screen also displays gas stations, ATMs and Mercedes-Benz dealerships along your route within the contiguous U.S., Canada and Oahu, Hawaii, with periodic updates available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. (Disclaimer)
harman/kardon LOGIC7® surround-sound system with Dolby Digital 5.1
Specifically engineered for the E-Class, this premium digital sound system fills the cabin with 610 watts of beautifully balanced audio. No fewer than 14 strategically placed speakers deliver a wholly immersive listening experience through Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound technology. Digital Dynamic Volume Control impeccably and imperceptibly maintains the sound spectrum for consistent listening pleasure in varying driving conditions. (Disclaimer)
Gracenote® media database
Whether it's on CD, the Music Register or a memory card, Gracenote is a system that recognizes and identifies the music in your collection by title, artist and other information, and even displays album cover art when it's available. Gracenote helps you easily manage and access all your music, regardless of format. (Disclaimer)
SiriusXM Radio with 6-month All Access trial
SiriusXM Radio offers 150+ channels of premium digital entertainment, from news, talk and sports to commercial-free music from every genre. Enjoy live broadcasts of the biggest NFL®, NCAA®, NHL® and NBA® teams, plus 150+ college sports teams. A 6-month trial of the Sirius All Access package is included, with access to 160+ channels of SiriusXM Internet Radio on your computer, smartphone and tablet. (Disclaimer)
SiriusXM Traffic and Weather with 6 months of service
Included with the navigation system, SiriusXM Traffic keeps you up to date on accidents, traffic, construction and road closures, and even helps your vehicle's navigation system find the fastest route based on real-time traffic. And SiriusXM Weather delivers detailed, graphical weather reports and forecasts. (Includes 6 months of service. Requires Premium 1 Package or SiriusXM Radio to be active.) (Disclaimer)
Enhanced Voice Control
Enhanced Voice Control lets you control the phone, audio and navigation by saying city names and your phonebook contacts normally, with no need to spell them out. Destination addresses can be spoken naturally in one step, starting with the street. It even screens out "ums" and "ahs" and understands "yeah" for "yes".
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- 80GB hard-drive navigation
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- Gracenote® media database
- SiriusXM Radio with 6-month All Access trial
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- Enhanced Voice Control
- Heated front seats
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Lighting Package
- Full-LED headlamps with Active Curve Illumination
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Full-LED headlamps with Active Curve Illumination
The world's first all-LED active headlamps generate light that's even closer to natural daylight than the standard Bi-Xenon headlamps. Bright white LED Daytime Running Lamps express the legendary four-lamp face of the E-Class in a decidedly modern style that is unmistakable, even at a glance. Active Curve Illumination adapts the beam pattern to maximize illumination of curving roadways.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Engineered to maximize road illumination without creating glare for other drivers. Adaptive Highbeam Assist uses continuous input from a camera to automatically vary the range of your high-beam headlamps, based on the distance to oncoming vehicles and to those ahead of you.
Driver Assistance Package
- DISTRONIC PLUS® with Steering Assist
- BAS® PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
- PRE-SAFE® Brake with Pedestrian Recognition
- Active Blind Spot Assist
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
DISTRONIC PLUS® with Steering Assist
This radar-based cruise control adapts your set speed to the flow of traffic ahead, automatically slowing until your path is clear again. If the vehicle ahead slows to a stop, DISTRONIC PLUS can brake your car to a full halt. When traffic moves, you can resume with just a tap, or automatically if the stop is under a second. For 2014, a new Steering Assist feature helps the driver keep the vehicle centered in between the lane markings while cruising on straight roads, or even in gentle curves. (Disclaimer)
BAS® PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
Using the stereo-multipurpose camera and radar sensors of Intelligent Drive to scan the road ahead at driving speeds up to approximately 45 mph, Cross-Traffic Assist can help detect a potential collision with vehicles approaching from either side of an intersection ahead, or with pedestrians in the car's path. When the driver responds to the system's alert by braking, Brake Assist PLUS precisely applies the maximum brake force required to help prevent such an accident. (Disclaimer)
PRE-SAFE® Brake with Pedestrian Recognition
Even when you're not using the cruise control functions of DISTRONIC PLUS, PRE-SAFE® Brake can help detect an impending collision and automatically apply up to 100% braking force to help reduce the severity of impact. At speeds of up to approximately 35 mph, its Pedestrian Recognition feature can help detect if pedestrians have entered in your path and automatically apply the brakes. (Disclaimer)
An enhancement to the groundbreaking PRE-SAFE system helps protect the occupants in a rear-end collision. A radar sensor in the rear bumper helps detect an impending impact, engaging the features of PRE-SAFE to better prepare the front-seat occupants and their restraint systems. It can also increase brake pressure, to help reduce peak loads on all occupants as well as the risk of a secondary collision.
Active Blind Spot Assist
At speeds above 20 mph, radar technology helps sense when a vehicle enters the blind-spot area on either side of you, and alerts you by illuminating an icon in the appropriate side mirror. A warning tone sounds if you activate a turn signal while a vehicle is detected. And if you begin to change lanes, advanced active technology can help guide the car back. (Disclaimer)
Active Lane Keeping Assist
With technology that monitors ordinary road markings, Active Lane Keeping Assist helps detect unintended drifting off-course, and alerts the driver by vibrating the steering wheel. If the driver continues to drift, it can selectively brake individual wheels to help guide the car back into its lane. New enhancements to the system help it to further detect and alert the driver to overtaking vehicles, vehicles you would need to overtake if you change lanes, and even oncoming traffic in the adjacent lane. (Disclaimer)
Lane Tracking Package
- Blind Spot Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
Blind Spot Assist
When the vehicle is traveling above approximately 20 mph, this system uses radar technology to sense when a vehicle enters the blind-spot area. Blind Spot Assist then automatically alerts the driver via an illuminated red icon in the appropriate side mirror. The system also gives an audible warning if the driver activates a turn signal while a vehicle is detected in the blind spot. (Disclaimer)
Lane Keeping Assist
With technology that monitors ordinary road markings, Active Lane Keeping Assist helps detect unintended drifting off-course,and alerts the driver by vibrating the steering wheel. If the driver continues to drift, it can apply the brake to a single rear wheel to help guide the car back into its lane. (Disclaimer)
Sport Styling Package
- Sport styling
- Two-bar grille with integrated Star
- Sport-tuned suspension
- 17-inch twin 5-spoke alloy wheels
- Sport interior trim and detailing
Sport styling
Distinctive wheels and bold body detailing highlight the thoroughbred performance of the Sport Wagons. A bold, slatted grille incorporates the Star for the first time in an E-Class Wagon, reflecting its place among the most sporty models in its family. The sport-tuned suspension gives it a confident stance, set off by more aggressive sculpting of its bumpers and side sills. Inside the cabin, crisp white gauge faces express its more performance-focused character.
Parking Assist Package
- PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist and Exit
- Surround View System
PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist and Exit
As you drive by parking spaces, Active Parking Assist helps you size them up using sensors in the bumper. Once you decide to back into a space, it can expertly steer and brake the car for you. When it's time to leave, it can even steer you back out. In any low-speed maneuver, PARKTRONIC's ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumpers help detect nearby objects within its field of view. Audible signals and illuminated displays in the cabin help you navigate tight spaces with confidence.
Surround View System
The new Surround View System uses cameras in all four directions to compose a single, live overhead view of your immediate surroundings. Displayed on the in-dash screen during low-speed maneuvers, it helps you avoid obstacles as you negotiate tight spaces, whether you're moving forward or backing up. (Disclaimer)
mbrace® Package (billed yearly, 6-month trial included)**
- mbrace Mobile Application for iPhone or Android
- Automatic Collision Notification
- SOS/Emergency Call
- Roadside Assistance Connection
- Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
- Automatic Alarm Notification
- Crisis Assist
- Safe Ride
- Valet Protect (via Mobile App)
- Send2Benz™
- Route2Benz
- Drive2Friend™
- Remote Door Lock
- Remote Door Unlock
- Vehicle Finder (via Mobile App)
- Remote Horn and Lights (via Mobile App)
- Dealer Connect
- Vehicle Information
mbrace® PLUS (billed monthly, 3-month trial included)**
- Mercedes-Benz Concierge
- Point of Interest Destination Download
- Route Assistance
- Location-based Traffic
- Location-based Weather
- Driving Journal
- Travel Zones
- Speed Alert
Mercedes-Benz Apps (billed monthly, 3-month trial included)**
- Internet Browse
- Google™ Local Search with Street View and Panoramio
- Google Points of Interest/Route Download
- Yelp™
- News
- Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
- TuneIn world Radio
- Airport and Flight Status
- Traffic Cameras
- Weather
- Hotel room search and reserve, provided by HRS
- Fuel Stations and Prices
- Morningstar Finance
- Movie Showtimes
Package also integrates online Google Maps with navigation system, offering satellite and terrain views and POI search.
optional19-inch 5-double-spoke wheel19-inch 5-double-spoke wheelOptional / $2,400Add to your car's poise and performance without compromising its engineering precision. These light-alloy wheels feature five sets of arch-shaped spokes and a vibrant Himalaya Grey finish.
Wheel Size: 8.5 J x 19 ET 48
Tire Size: 245/35 R19 XL (Disclaimer)
optionalIlluminated StarIlluminated StarOptional / $480Let your E-Class welcome you back to the world of Mercedes-Benz. LED technology illuminates the Star in a gentle white glow while driving. (Disclaimer)
optionalRoof rack basic carrier
optionalAll-season floor mats
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At the fourth grade level, students are able to take part in the band program. For an additional fee, individual or group lessons are available. The students will use the Accent on Achievement method books. Students are able to participate in a beginners band, intermediate band or middle school band. The bands perform at school concerts, and at various times in the community.
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Students have an opportunity to take part in a music festival, with other students from around the state. At this festival students are judged in vocal solos and ensembles, and instrumental solos and ensembles. The festival concludes with a concert of mass bands and choirs. Click here for more details.
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Despite CFLs being awesome, some have raised a fuss over the fact that they contain mercury.
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Granted, we're not in the business of making chlorine, but if the market is so tight, why is Harris & Ford building a brand-spanking new (mercury-free) chlor-alkali plant in Iowa?
Meanwhile, why are other plants like ERCO Worldwide, and Pioneer switching to mercury-free technology and increasing their capacity?
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The Wall Street Journal published an article a couple days ago that had even the most progressive grocers applauding -- if they weren't scratching their heads. ...
The article, "Food Makers Get Appetite for Regulation" outlined how the Grocery Manufacturers Association (read: grocery industry lobbyists) wanted the feds to increase inspections on imported foods. Evidently all that toxic seafood and poisoned toothpaste has caused some consumers to second guess the food they eat.
GMA President Cal Dooley summed it up quite nicely: "It's in our interest to have a strong FDA. We need to have consumer confidence in the food products."
To combat the problem of consumers becoming more cautious, the GMA is voluntarily offering to spend $200 million to increase food safety. Wait ... oh, now I get it. They're proposing spending $200 million in taxpayer dollars.
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New technology is available so the plant can continue operations without the mercury pollution. Already 90 percent of the chlorine industry uses this technology. PPG's second mercury emitting chlorine plant in Louisiana is slated to change to this mercury free technology by 2007. If it doesn't switch, it is unclear the plant can meet the current discharge limits.
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The sad thing is they're not the ones you have to worry about. It's the ones who pretend to be your age and gender, but turn out to be 40 yr or older guys! You sound smart enough to not get in to trouble but stay vigilant & don't give out real info. Most of the people out there are decent, but I agree with Red, some people just suck!!
Lol k i understand that is bit weird bein twice ur age is bit of a stretch to be hittin on ya. Buuuttt im a flirt myself but tellin someone thats not cool with u is self explanitory people that are pervs dont listen its true . And noo she not talkin bout me - for those that like to assume stuff lol just a fyi. Well Moon sorry people suck at times its absurd. Peace out


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Thanks to Janet and Justin, ABC will broadcast the Oscars with a five-second tape delay for the first time, over the Academy's protests. Though the network is contractually free to impose the delay despite the Academy's disapproval, Oscar officials aren't going to accept the change in silence. Academy President Frank Pierson wrote a bitter letter to the organization's members protesting the delay, calling it tantamount to censorship and warning of a slippery slope that would result in ABC snipping out not just profanity but also -- should any winner or presenter decide to emulate Michael Moore's acceptance speech last year -- controversial political remarks as well.
''Even a very brief tape-delay introduces a form of censorship into the broadcast -- not direct governmental control, but it means that a network representative is in effect guessing at what a government might tolerate, which can be even worse,'' Pierson wrote. And while the current delay is long enough to blot out only a word or two, Pierson asked, ''how much broader a scope might be sought in subsequent years, and how long before not only words, but ideas become subject to deletion?'' He said he recognized that ABC, like the other networks, is under increased federal scrutiny after the Super Bowl debacle. ''The threat of massive fines of dubious legality present ABC with a serious financial, legal and moral dilemma, and we're sympathetic with them,'' he wrote. Nonetheless, he continued: ''A 'live' show is either alive or not. Free speech is free or it is not. Viewers are free to use their remote or TiVo. Parents are responsible or they are not.''
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|Thu, 08-22-2013 - 1:29pm
I know there are differing opinions on this, but I'm wondering what worked best for you. Did you start by paying off the smallest balances or did you work on the cards with the highest interest rates first???
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I paid my full balance every month and do not have credit card debt. Logically you should pay the highest interest card first, but for some people, paying off the lowest balance could give them a sense of accomplishment. The question is, could you transfer, if not all, at least a large chunk of your highest interest balance into a lower interest card?
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D is right that in theory, you want to start with the highest interest, but it can be a little deflating if you have one huge balance that seems will never go away while only pecking at the lower ones.
Regardless of which one you start with, the other part is the snowball effect. This only works if lets say you budget $500 a month for CC payments. Once that first card is paid off, you must still use that entire $500 towards the CC debt. This is the part that it easy to slack off on, and why it often takes us so long to pay them down of off.
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At the most basic level, this means there's more money out there and more places for entrepreneurs to turn to when they're looking for true equity capital. To date, more than $500 million has been pumped into companies by SBICs using participating securities. And the $284 million of participating securities leverage provided to SBICs in 1998 meant that the SBICs themselves had to come to the table with a minimum of $140 million of their own capital. All told, an estimated $440 million was added to the national pot for start-up and early-stage companies.
Another benefit, notes Klass, is that SBICs aren't supposed to control com-panies. "It's not uncommon that an entrepreneur starts a company," he says, "and the investors take it over, leaving him or her little more than a grub-stake. Or worse, the founder is ousted altogether." While SBIC investors can have board seats, they can't have a majority. In addition, they are generally prohibited from owning more than 50 percent of the company. As a result, there's less risk of losing control of the company.
Third, and most important, says Klass, is that SBICs are supposed to invest in small companies, which are defined as companies with assets of less than $18 million and after-tax income of less than $6 million. This adds a welcome replacement to traditional institutional venture funds, which have in many instances shifted their focus toward larger enterprises. "Overall," notes Klass, "the trend in venture investing has been toward bigger investments in larger companies."
The downside, however, continues Klass, is that if an SBIC makes several investments that turn out badly, the SBA could step in and force liquidation to recover the borrowed funds. "This could cause some discomfort for companies that the SBIC had invested in and were doing well," Klass says. "All of the sudden, they might find themselves scrambling to buy out the government."
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Dr. Lam,
The first time I had restylane for my N/L folds it was done by a PS and it looked fabulous except my face was very puffy. Was i overfilled? It still made me look much younger. Also i was so bruised for about 2 weeks.
The 2nd time i went to a nurse who didn't bruise me at all. I had radiesse done but it seemed to dissipate in a matter of a few months!! By the 4th month I had to redo it and went back to the restylane. This time it was not as puffy but i seemed to develop pouch-like areas on the sides of my mouth. When i went back to top-off a bit, i told her to stay away from that area, but even so it looked more pronounced afterward.
I don't know what has happened, is it her technique? Was i not filled enough? I have somewhat of a flat face, not much cheek, but now it looks somewhat gaunt between my cheek area and between the 'pouches'.
My question is, can a filler such as restylane or radiesse cause 'pouches' to form on sides of mouth, possibly formed by water retention?
Apart from that, i have developed fine wrinkles around the lower eyes, right below my lashes, above the tear trough. If i push my skin up forward to puff up that area, it looks much smoother and plumper... can a filler be placed so close to the eyes? If not how close can it be placed?
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How to Make Large Breasts Look Smaller
Two Parts:Taking ActionKnowing What to Avoid
"They're up here!" How many times a day do you find yourself wanting to tell that to the bug-eyed guy who just can't seem to look you in the eyes? For those of us who are well endowed, there are ways to minimize the apparent size of your breasts. We'll share a few tips with you here.
Part 1 of 2: Taking Action
1Have your bra fitted. Go to a good department store, and have this done professionally. Wearing a bra that is too small will do nothing but make it look like you've squeezed the girls into a bra that's too small.
- Wear a minimizer bra instead. These will redistribute your breast tissue and can take a couple inches off your bust line—clothes will fit better, your blouse won't gap, and you'll still be comfortable.
- Have yourself fitted occasionally to make sure you're always fitted properly.
- Another option is to wear a sports bra instead of a normal bra. For exercise and fitness routines, they're a wonder, but keep in mind that these are designed primarily to limit breast movement, not flatter your figure.
2Wear darker colors. Just like wearing solid dark colors will slim the look of your body, so will they minimize the impact of your breasts.
- A well-fitted black blazer is a great all-around business look.
- A black dress for evening wear slims you, accessorizes well, and is always in style.
3Wear the right top. The blouses and sweaters you wear can go a long way to minimizing your bust. Try these:
- Wear V-neck sweaters. Worn with a minimizing bra or a plain scoop neck, these can be quite flattering.
- Cardigans are your best friend. They draw the eyes away, and their long, straight lines minimize your curves.
4Do chest exercises. Weight lifting, pull-ups, and push-ups strengthen the muscles in your chest and can make your breasts seem smaller.
- Exercise also has the benefit of reducing weight which will, in turn, reduce your breast size.
Part 2 of 2: Knowing What to Avoid
1Avoid long necklaces. They draw the eye downward and to your chest. Instead, opt for no necklace that will draw attention to your chest, or a choker.
2Don't wear tight blouses. Popping buttons and gaping tops do nothing but draw the eye right where you don't want it drawn, making it look like your boobs want to burst out of their confines.
3Avoid low-cut tops. A low cut top will frame large breasts so that it's virtually impossible to keep eyes away from them. These don't minimize—they maximize!
4Steer clear of the wrong fit.. Do not wear anything that is skin tight as it will emphasize the shape, but instead try a shirt that still shows off your shape, but isn't so tight that you can see the way your bust lies on your chest.Ad
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- Have good posture and look confident. Then people probably won't even pay attention to anything down there.
- Don't be ashamed of your figure. Don't let silly people get in your way, because they are obviously jealous of your figure.
- Wear sports bras.
- Get a professional bra fitting. Most department stores offer bra fittings from a specialist.
- Turtlenecks are not your friend. They accentuate your curves.
- Wear a jacket, preferably a thick cotton one.
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Ernest Cambridge, 35, of 7th Avenue, is being held on bonds totaling $750,000 after police say he set fires at occupied homes in the early morning hours of April 3, 2012.
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Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Hampton, VA
Greetings to you in the Name of the Lord!
On behalf of the congregation and myself, we would like to personally extend an invitation to you and your family to attend First United Methodist Church of Hampton.
As you will observe as you look through the various ministries of our church, First Church has a fine tradition of meeting the needs of the congregation as well as the community. Take a moment and read about all the ways we reach out in Christ's Name. This website has been designed to give you a glimpse into the things that we are striving to do. We prayerfully hope that you will be a part of us.
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Position Title: Huntington's Disease Society of America Social Worker
Organization: Huntington's Disease Society of America
Job Type: 30 hours per month; averaging 5 to 10 hours per week
Locations: Pittsburgh, PA and Western PA area
The Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) is a National, voluntary health organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with Huntington's disease and their families. Our mission is to promote and support research and medical efforts to eradicate Huntington's disease; to assist people and families affected by Huntington's disease to cope with the problems presented by the disease, and to educate the public and health professionals about Huntington's disease.
The function of an HDSA Social Worker is to assist individuals and families who are affected by Huntington's disease as well as health care professionals who treat HD patients in the Western PA area by providing an optimum level of support through information and referrals to appropriate resources.
The desirable candidate should be self-motivated with strong public speaking and excellent organizational skills. Computer proficiency with an emphasis on word processing and database management is required as well as a willingness to develop an understanding of HD and knowledge of local resources.
The desired candidate will hold a BSW from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years experience or an MSW from an accredited institution with experience preferred. A psychologist or other mental health professional may also be substituted for a BSW/MSW if necessary. Experience working with populations affected by a neurological or genetic disease is preferred.
The social worker will retrieve and answer all helpline calls, emails, and letters.
The part-time Chapter Social Worker should facilitate a minimum of 1 monthly support group. The social worker also oversees and mentors support groups led by a peer or professional.
This position would oversee a support group in Pittsburgh, PA, the first Thursday of each month.
Additional support groups in Greensburg, Erie, and Beaver will be monitored by the social worker.
The social worker will serve as a liaison between HDSA (which includes: the HDSA Regional Representative, the HDSA National office, the local HDSA Chapter, the local HDSA Affiliate, and the local Center of Excellence) and the area support group leaders, providing relevant and timely information via email or phone communications, newsletters or by giving presentations at group meetings.
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I crossed the Pacific 5 times during the late sixties .... I noticed beautiful sunsets only when close to major islands.... I believe it was because the topography caused prevailing breezes to go higher in the atmosphere.. This would create cloud formations etc.and with it the pollutants would mix in as well. I wish I could travel back in time and do it again
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Published October 16, 2013
On a recent autumn night here in Washington, D.C., the sun seemed to personify a Dylan Thomas poem: Do not go gentle into that good night ... Rage, rage against the dying of the light. The scarlet skies inspired many viewers to grab their cameras, and prompted a question: Why are some sunsets so spectacular, and others a mere muddle?
We asked Stephen Corfidi, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) meteorologist who's written about the science of colorful sunsets, to help us see the light.
In simple terms, what makes a good sunset happen?
I guess it depends on how you define "good," but I'm going to assume you mean a strikingly colorful one, where the colors are spectrally pure—say, vivid orange or red—as opposed to a more muted palette.
Keep in mind that what we see with our human eyes is just a tiny part of the electromagnetic radiation that's given off by the sun. That radiation contains a wide spectrum of wavelengths, but your eyes are only sensitive to certain parts of it: the so-called visible wavelengths. Different colors are associated with different wavelengths.
And depending on what happened to the light before it got to you, some of those visible wavelengths don't even reach your eye. Portions of it are absorbed and filtered out in the atmosphere.
So really, there's a good sunset every night; we just can't always see it from the ground. You may have noticed this if you've ever taken off in an airplane at sunset. It might not look like anything special from the ground, just a whitish-pink sky, because you're still within the atmosphere's "boundary layer." That's where all the large particles are trapped, things like dust and pollution. But as the plane gets above the boundary layer, into cleaner air, suddenly the sunset looks very vivid. It's all a matter of perspective.
Okay, so let's talk about the typical Earthling's perspective. Why do we see more orange and red colors in the sky during sunrise and sunset than we do at other times of day?
When a beam of sunlight strikes a molecule in the atmosphere, what's called "scattering" occurs, sending some of the light's wavelengths off in different directions. This happens millions of times before that beam gets to your eyeball at sunset.
The two main molecules in air, oxygen and nitrogen, are very small compared to the wavelengths of the incoming sunlight—about a thousand times smaller. That means that they preferentially scatter the shortest wavelengths, which are the blues and purples. Basically, that's why the daytime sky is blue. The daytime sky would actually look purple to humans were it not for the fact that the sensitivity of our eyes peaks in the middle [green] part of the spectrum—that is, closer to blue than to purple.
But at sunset, the light takes a much longer path through the atmosphere to your eye than it did at noon, when the sun was right overhead. And that is enough to make a big difference as far as our human eyes are concerned. It means that much of the blue has scattered out long before the light reaches us. The blues could be somewhere over the West Coast, leaving a disproportionate amount of oranges and reds as that beam of light hits the East Coast.
So the same ray of sunlight is hitting people in both the Rockies and the Appalachians? Basically, the East gets the West's leftovers at sunset?
Yes, I think a lot of people don't realize that. Everything is connected. And as humans, we like to think color is concrete: "Oh, that's a blue sky," or "That's a brown table." But the colors you see depend on the light's path before it got to you, how the object you are viewing reflects that light, and what your eyes are sensitive to. Absolutes don't really exist in color perception. It's rather disquieting when really you start thinking about it!
Do dust and air pollution make sunsets more dramatic?
No, you often hear that, but—assuming you mean typical pollution in the lower atmosphere—it's a myth. It's actually the opposite: Large particles in the lower atmosphere tend to mute and muddy the colors because they absorb more light and scatter all the wavelengths more or less equally, so you don't get that dramatic filtering effect. In areas with a lot of haze, you don't typically see the types of sunsets that are likely to appear on a wall calendar—or in, say, National Geographic.
Do the seasons affect sunsets?
You see bright ones in the fall and winter particularly, especially in the East, because the air along the path of the ray of sunlight tends to be dryer and cleaner.
I grew up in Baltimore, and this is part of why I got interested in weather. I would wonder: Why is the sunset so pretty tonight? And there weren't answers to questions like this in standard weather books, because it's more about physics than forecasting.
Speaking of forecasting, what about the saying: "Red sky at night, sailor's delight; red sky in morning, sailors take warning." Any scientific truth to that?
Absolutely. Those spectrally pure colors are telling you there's a sizable swath of clear air off to your west that's likely to be over you the next day.
So conversely, could local weather forecasters predict a pretty sunset?
Yeah, you can forecast them to a certain degree. I guess it's a question of who cares—maybe filmmakers or photographers would find that information useful, but most people just want to know if it's going to rain or not.
Why are sunsets sometimes more dramatic after a major storm?
There's often a slanting band of clouds on the back side of the departing weather system, and that can act as a sort of projection screen for the low-sun colors, better than a horizontal band would. The slant means it captures more of the orange and red light, and if the cloud is thin enough, it will reflect those colors down to you. Also, storms wash a lot of the big particles out of the air.
Is it true that by the time we see a sunset, the sun is actually already gone?
Yes, true sunset occurs a minute or so before you see the sun disappear. What you see is a kind of mirage; the light is getting bent around the horizon by the effect of refraction.
Sounds like there's a lot of science to sunsets, but it's also a very subjective experience.
Yes. Our eyes are sensitive to a very tiny part of the spectrum of the sun's wavelengths, and that's responsible for the way we see our environment. Other creatures seem able to see the ultraviolet area of the spectrum. We can only see a tiny part of what's going on.
So a butterfly or a reindeer, which can perceive ultraviolet light, might be seeing a different, perhaps more colorful sunset than we do?
Absolutely. The more you look at things, the more you realize how unique your own experience is as a human on this planet, at this particular place and time.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
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im writing a paper on this i dont even know what to write mostly im just telling my dog that physics is amazing
Some facts I didn't know. Very informative and interesting article. Thanks!
1, new moon -Sun rise, Sun set. 2, waxing crescent moon. - Sun set. 3, full moon- sun rise, sun set. 4, waning crescent moon -sun rise. 5, after heavy rain when the clouds are scattered. Only on these days excellent sun rise , sun set couloirs are seen.this is from my personal experience.
Nice information :) glad to know more thinks about the sunsets, this will help me shoot better sunsets :)
I am a visual person and I am trying to imagine how the light waves scatter; how would it look if it were an animation. Is it possible to make an animation of the different ways the sky can look using the information you just shared? Thank you for this very interesting article.
Really beautiful sunset on East Coast http://instagram.com/p/fppWYYxOR0/ Alexandria, VA
Nat Geo photographers should try taking pictures of the world famous Manila Bay (Philippines) sunsets...with bright oranges, pinks, purples and mauves!
This is superb, kudos & many thanks
Sunsets are so amazing, thanks for the info.
great interview. I'd like to read more. It says it has been edited and condensed. Can we read more elsewhere?
Thank you for sharing this.
@charlie dela rosa Yes I have been in Manila Bay at sunset and the sight of the sun setting behind the Marivalles hills is beautiful.
@charlie dela rosa too true......
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- 0Dec 12, '09 by Mr I CareI am currently preparing to embark on my journey of nursing school this coming Spring10. I am very excited to be accepted into my local completive ADN nursing program. My drive, determination, family support and my though-out career goals has played apart in my success. However, my problem is my parents feel I am doing to much and thinking to far ahead in my nursing career. My plan is to complete my remaining required courses for my RN-BSN or RN-MSN program during the summer while I am on break from (ADN) nursing school. I want to be proactive and get things done so I wont have to worry about preqs when applying to LSU RN-BSN program or Vanderbilt RN-ACNP/FNP program.
Do you all think I am thinking to far ahead ?
Should I enjoy my breaks off from nursing school and do not take any courses ?
Any other advice you all have as it relates to my situation ?
Thank you for helping me out !
- 0Dec 13, '09 by llg GuideIt depends on how much you are going to try squeeze in at a time. You will need a few breaks from school to stay strong so that you can do your best work. I wouldn't recommend over-loading your schedule so that you never get "rest and recovery time." Your parents are right about your needing some of that.
However ... if you have a long break from your ADN program (such as a summer off), I think it's a great idea to take one or two courses over that break. For example, you could probably take 1 course during the summer and still work a summer job. If you don't have to work during the summer, you could handle 2 classes and still get a bit of a "break" as there would probably be some time before and after the summer classes to be stress free.
I don't know how much you are hoping to squeeze in around your ADN schedule ... but this is one instance in which the word "compromise" makes sense. Find a "middle ground" that helps you move forward in your career, but still gives you sufficient R&R time. Nursing school is pretty stressful and you will need it. It makes no sense to overload yourself and then have the exhaustion and stress interfere with your learning and/or performance.
- 0Thank you very much for the advice, you made me look at the situation from a different perspective. I only have 6 classes to take in order to be completely prepared for the RN-BSN or RN-NP programs once I complete my current ADN program. I plan on taking two classes and work part-time each summer break. So, I guess my plan is a sound plan and I should not worry about being burnt out or stressed.
- 0Dec 13, '09 by MulticollinearityYou ask good questions. I had my pinning (graduation) ceremony this week, and I had a moment of epiphany right before we walked in the procession before hundreds in the crowd.
I regret taking 21 credits a semester and leaving so little time for taking care of rest and relaxation. I wish I could have had more time to get to know more of my classmates. I wish I had not been set on graduating with a 4.0 GPA in both my ADN and RN-BSN. The occasional 'B' would have been fine. I was obsessed with my transcript and missed out on opportunities for more friendships and more fun.
So now, as of this month, I'm an ADN with only 19 credits to go to finish my RN-BSN degree. But, the journey is as important as the destination, right?
- 0Dec 13, '09 by Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, RN Senior ModeratorI personally never did any schoolwork during a break, the main reason being was that the time off was a period for me to recharge my batteries. Also, in my school, we never get summers off...so it's not as though I got a summer vacation to laze about during--I had to take advantage of any free time that came my way.
So if I had a week or two off, unless I had critical schoolwork that needed to be completed during that time, I'd put my books away and forget about them.
- 0I greatly appreciate all the advice. I have decided that I will take one or two classes each summer break. I am so fixed on the idea of being an advance practice nurse, that I am not allowing myself time to simply enjoy my current nursing endeavor. Yes, the journey is as great as the destination because it is the journey that makes the destination much more meaningful.
To all the other nurses please stay focus on what is important, which is the health of our patients. Sometimes we as medical professional tend to forget what is important and allow our personal feelings effect our performance. I too is guilty of such actions. I have came to realization that happiness does not reside in the prestige of a degree but in the performance of that individual.
- 1Dec 13, '09 by UVA Grad NursingLet me throw another idea into the mix...
I agree a lot with what llg says (as I usually do in her other sage posts). However, given the tight job market for new graduates, I would encourage you to consider working as a CNA, Patient Care Assistant, or Patient care Tech in the summer months. Since no one knows how long this tight market will continue, nursing students with PCA/PCT experience have a big leg up on those who have only been in school. UVA's Medical Center hired 69 New Grad RNs in 2009 --- only 5 of which were ADN-prepared. All 5 were PCAs/PCTs at UVa in the summer months and during the school year. The other 80+ ADNs who graduated from the local community college did not get job offers at the University this year.
- 0I noticed same trend in the nursing profession. However, it was brought to my attention by a post on this site. That is why I plan on working parttime as a Nurse Tech. I already have the application and have signed up for weekly updates via email for Nurse tech positions in my area. I can not start until after I complete the spring semester. So, thanks for the advice, but I am on top of it, thanks to allnurses.


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The electronic and print media should reinforce the material presented in schools and elsewhere, thereby helping to educate adults as well as school-aged children about contraception and reproductive health. The media should present accurate material on the benefits and risks of contraception and should broaden current messages about preventing STDs to include preventing unintended pregnancy as well. Media producers, advertisers, story writers, and others should also balance current entertainment programming so that, at a minimum, sexual activity is preceded by a mutual understanding of both partners regarding its possible consequences, and accompanied by contraception when appropriate. Similarly, advertising of contraceptive products and public service announcements regarding unintended pregnancy and contraception should be more plentiful.
Through a combination of financial and structural factors, the health care system in the United States makes access to prescription-based methods of contraception a complicated, sometimes expensive proposition. Private health insurance often does not cover contraceptive costs; the various restrictions on Medicaid eligibility make it an unreliable source of steady financing for contraception except for very poor women who already have a child; and the net decline in public investment in family planning services (especially those services supported by Title X of the Public Health Service Act), in the face of higher costs and sicker patients, may have decreased access to care for those who depend on publicly financed services, particularly adolescents and low-income women. Condoms, the most accessible form of contraception, provide valuable protection against STDs but must be accompanied by other contraceptive methods to afford maximum protection against unintended pregnancy. Unfortunately, other accessible nonprescription methods, such as foam and other spermicides, neither prevent the transmission of STDs nor offer the best protection against unintended pregnancy.
The campaign to reduce unintended pregnancy should promote increased access to contraception generally, but especially to the more effective prescription-based methods that require contact with a health care professional. Financial barriers in particular should be reduced by (1) increasing the proportion of all health insurance policies that cover contraceptive services and supplies, including both male and female sterilization, with no copayments or other cost-sharing requirements, as for other selected preventive health services; (2) extending Medicaid coverage for all postpartum women for 2 years following


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Shake It Ancient With Elizabeth Muise
Fusing traditional middle eastern dance movements with modern sensibilities, as well as drawing from her training in art, Elizabeth has a unique style of bellydance. As she accesses this sensual art form with sophistication and class, she has been described as playful, elegant, graceful, and passionate.
Elizabeth is available to perform for parties, weddings, hafflas, renaissance faires, festivals, restaurants/bars and more! She also teaches classes and workshops.
A Bellydance Artist,
Elizabeth creates a visual dance experience that can include dramatic veil dances, bouncing drum solos, mesmerizing sword balancing, fun cane dances and swirling fan veils in tribal, cabaret, and fusion stylings. Elizabeth also plays many instruments including the doumbek!
Past Appearances
- Mercury Lounge, NYC
- Webster Hall, NYC
- Gypsy Nomads Live DVD filming, Mt. Joy, PA
- DJAM Under JeBon, NYC
- RenCon, Baltimore, MD
- Steampunk Worlds Faire, Pascataway, NJ
- Wicked Faire, Pascataway, NJ
- BSP Lounge, Kingston, NY
- Finger Lakes Yoga Festival, Ithaca, NY
- CoSM, Wappingers Falls, NY
- SWID Festival, Petersham, MA
- NY Renaissance Festival, Tuxedo Park, NY
- MD, GA, and CT Renaissance Festivals
- Spoutwood Fairy Festival, Glen Rock, PA
- Festival of Legends, Chapel Hill, NC
- Starwood Festival, Sherman, NY
- Redtail, Boston, MA
Elizabeth Muise is a Bellydance Artist who enjoys sculpting movement into art. As a graduate of Alfred University with a Bachelor in Fine Arts and minor in Dance, Elizabeth is now pursuing a life as a dancer and yoga instructor. With many years of experience, she has explored various styles such as modern, ballet, hip-hop, butoh, and African dance with bellydance being an area of focus in most recent years. Fusing traditional middle eastern dance movements with modern sensibilities, as well as drawing from her training in art, Elizabeth has a unique style of bellydance. As she accesses this sensual art form with sophistication and class, she has been described as playful, elegant, graceful, powerful, and passionate. Elizabeth is intrigued by the duplicity of dance; how the nature of this work is ephemeral and yet the pursuit of it simultaneously deepens the traditions of dance in culture and history.
Currently, Elizabeth is dancing with Boom Boom Shake as well as touring with drum and bagpipe sensation Cu Dubh. She has shared the stage with Raquy and the Cavemen, Liron Peled, This Way to the Egress and Frenchy and the Punk (formerly the Gypsy Nomads) and was featured in the Gypsy Nomads Live at Bube's Brewery DVD. Elizabeth has taught at the Starwood Festival and performed at Webster Hall NYC, the NY, MD, GA, and CT Renaissanace Festivals, Spoutwood Fairy Festival, Festival of Legends, Wicked Faire, RenCon, Steampunk Worlds Fair, and Alex Grey's CoSM. She is grateful for her dance education from Chase Angier and Robert Bingham at Alfred University, her unforgettable experience at The American Dance Festival, and amazing bellydance instructors Rachel Brice, Sharon Kihara, Zafira Dance Co., Zoe Jakes, Mardi Love, Ashara and many more! Elizabeth likes to keep it classy and sassy and shake it ancient!!
"The towering Big Apple dancer showed a lot of seasoned poise and grace for a soloist, dressed in Indigo gothic white for her tribal fusion dance with an angel's touch. Slow, fluid and trance worthy, Elizabeth gave reason to believe that tribal fusion bellydance in the Big Apple is ready to turn the page past its initial exodus and approach a public next chapter of entertainers for the future."
Brandon, Raqs America
"Elizabeth has a quality in her dance that is powerful and magnificent, while also being tender and fragile."
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Shake It Ancient With Elizabeth Muise
"Dancing with Elizabeth is an enchanting experience. She truly enjoys teaching others the art of the dance. She works with you and helps to move you forward in experiencing the exciting spirit of belly dancing and allowing you to touch your inner goddess' soul. She inspires positive re-enforcements and respects your progress. She has a wonderful spirit that shines through her personality which transcends through her dance. She "Shakes it Ancient" and I am delighted to be learning the art of dance through her creative visions of movement. May our paths always cross to allow our spirits to dance." - Dawn Sanfardino, bellydancer
Teaching Classes
and workshops in both bellydance and hatha yoga, with a strong modern dance background, Elizabeth delivers a class that emphasizes technique, alignment, and care of ones own body. She has many specialties that she can share in any class and is happy to take requests for specific workshops as well!
- Sinuous Sword
- Behind the Veil
- Classy and Sassy Tribal Fusion Level I
- Classy and Sassy Tribal Fusion Level II
- Sacred Movement/Dancing the Ecstatic
- Bellydance Solo Choreography
- Bellydancing to Live Drumming
- Dynamic Flow Yoga
- Chakra Balancing Yoga Flow
Past Workshops and Classes
- Raquy and the Cavemen, Cincinnati, OH
- Finger Lakes Yoga Festival, Ithaca, NY
- Starwood Festival, Sherman, NY
- SWID, Petersham, MA
- Steampunk Worlds Faire, Piscattaway, NJ
- Mt. St. Mary College, Newburgh, NY
- Garden State Yoga, Bloomfield, NJ
- Southern Laser Spa, Eatonton, GA
- The Beltane Festival, Cornwall, NY
- Alex Grey's CoSM, Wappingers Falls, NY
Local Classes (NY)
Bumblfly/Sol Ful Yoga Studio, Shambhala Yoga Center, Soaring Dance Studio, Younique Fitness, Studio 208, Brid's Closet, Yoga Mountain, Benmarl Winery, Footworks Dance Studio
Elizabeth recieved her 200 hour Certification from Breathe Yoga and has been practicing yoga for over fourteen years.