text:
Just and Justifier
Dr. R.C. Sproul writes in his commentary on Romans: "In the drama of justification, God remains just. He does not set aside His justice; He does not waive his righteousness; he insists upon it… . If all he did ...Read More
The Righteousness of God Manifested
Paul's "but now" of Romans 3:21 describes a momentous change in history. The people who lived before Christ lived in an era characterized by unrighteousness and wrath, dwelling under the condemnation of God's law. Now that Christ has come, we ...Read More
The Holiness of God
Dr. R.C. Sproul has often pointed out that the threefold repetition of "holy" in today's passage indicates the vital importance of God's holiness. The Lord clearly wants us to understand that He is holy, and we must understand this ...Read More
Is God Unrighteous?
At the root of all sin is the arrogant attempt of creatures to judge their Creator, to believe that we know better than He does and to go our own way or to deny what He has said about Himself. ...Read More
The Faithfulness of God
The notion that the Lord must judge sin in order to be faithful is developed in more detail at the end of Romans 3. Paul cites Psalm 51 in today's passage because in this prayer of confession, David points out ...Read More
God's Impartiality
Only those who patiently do good in hope of immortality will enter into eternal life (Rom. 2:6–7). Yet no one even wants to do this apart from divine grace, as Paul explains in the next few chapters of Romans. Only ...Read More
Presuming upon God's Kindness
Martin Luther comments on today's passage that "so great is the blindness of the sinner that he abuses to his own harm the things that have been given to him for his own benefit." Though Paul has the Jews in ...Read More
The Righteousness of God
Even many professing Christians believe that they become citizens of heaven because they have lived a "good life." The gospel tells us that no one but Christ has lived a life that is truly good. He alone deserves the kingdom ...Read More
God's Righteousness Revealed
The gift character of righteousness is underscored in Paul's statement that "the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith." Our position before the Lord is by faith alone from first to last, and nothing we do can merit ...Read More
The LORD Will Be King
John Calvin writes, "Nothing indeed can be more blessed than to live under the reign of God; and this highest happiness is ever promised to the faithful." Because human beings rebel against God, however, His reign is not always acknowledged, ...Read More
Daily readings to encourage your heart and mind in the pursuit of God and his glory.Topics
- All
- Angels and Demons
- Atonement
- Basic Reformed Theology
- Irresistible Grace
- Limited Atonement
- Perseverance of the Saints
- Total Depravity
- Unconditional Election
- The Church
- Church Discipline
- Church Leadership
- Creeds and Confessions
- God
- Holiness
- Sovereignty
- Heaven and Hell
- Heresies
- The Holy Spirit
- Jesus Christ
- Cross
- Incarnation
- Resurrection
- Justification
- Last Things
- Man and Sin
- Sacraments
- Salvation
- Faith
- Regeneration
- Scripture
- Systematic Theology
- Theological Views
- Roman Catholicism
- Music
- Apologetics
- False Teaching
- Atheism
- Christianity and Culture
- Creation
- Ethics
- Philosophy
- Bible Figures
- Bible Interpretation
- Books of the Bible
- Gospels
- Covenants
- General Reference Works
- Jesus' Ministry
- Life of Jesus
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Parables
- Prophecy
- Sermon on the Mount
- Ten Commandments
- The Lord's Prayer
- Controversies in the Church
- Arts
- Covenant Theology
- Creationism
- Inclusivism
- Law and Gospel
- Lordship Salvation
- Politics
- Sabbath
- Spiritual Gifts
- Theonomy
- Women in Ministry
- Marriage and Family
- Divorce
- Parenting
- Practical Theology
- Discipleship
- Evangelism and Missions
- Grief and Death
- Pastoral Ministry
- Preaching
- Worship
- Spiritual Growth
- Anxiety and Worry
- Apostasy
- Assurance
- Conscience
- Depression
- Doubt
- Fellowship
- Godliness
- Guilt
- Humility
- Joy
- Knowing God's Will
- Legalism
- Love
- Money and Stewardship
- Oaths and Vows
- Prayer
- Pride
- Repentance and Forgiveness
- Sanctification and Growth
- Service
- Spiritual Fruit
- Suffering
- Thankfulness
- Vocation
- Ancient Church
- Biography
- Reformation


text:
Rib knit winter hat
Material: Wool and Cashmere
Brand: Calvin Klein Collection
Origin: Italy
In 1968, an ambitious young upstart from the Bronx named Calvin Klein got his start in the fashion world by opening a tiny boutique in a New York City hotel. Within a year Klein and his understated, elegant designs were making regular appearances in the pages of Vogue and other fashion magazines, and soon Calvin Klein evolved into a multimillion-dollar company. Klein spent the 1970s through the 1990s transforming the fashion industry — kicking off the designer jeans craze and hiring celebrities to model his clothing and underwear collections in racy ad campaigns. Today Klein's empire includes around a dozen brands, including Calvin Klein, the Calvin Klein Collection, and ck Calvin Klein. Headed up by English designer Kevin Carrigan since 1998, Calvin Klein offers luxurious ready-to-wear separates, outerwear, shoes, and accessories for both adults and kids. From fitted work shirts and suits for men to jersey dresses and flattering sweaters for women, every piece reflects Klein's minimalist, timeless aesthetic.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Chief Financial Officer
North Runnels Hospital is hiring for a Chief Financial Officer. Accounting required and Healthcare a +. Annuity, Vacation, Sick time available. Contact Judy Espitia at: firstname.lastname@example.com or in person at North Runnels Hospital 7821 State Hwy. 153 or North Runnels Clinic 7571 State Hwy. 153, Winters, TX 79567. (325)754-1317
Route Driver & Warehouse Positions
Route Driver & Warehouse Positions Looking for energetic and self motivated person for a Route Driver and warehouse positions. Apply in person: 218 Elm Street. Call or Email Today and set up an appointment. 325-677-8561 Justin.littlejohn@ customfoodgroup.com
Field Service Technician
CSC in Abilene, TX is hiring a Field Service Technician. Mechanical experience a plus. Send resume to Nicole: nvalerio@ pearcoresolutions.com
Part Time Lvn & Part Time Scrub Tech
Abilene Cataract & Refractive Surgery Center Needs part time LVN, and Part time certified scrub tech. Call Stephanie to set up an interview. 325-695-2020
Class A CDL Drivers
DRIVE THE BEST. DRIVE MAVERICK. DEDICATED GLASS RUN NOW OPEN PAY INCREASE JUST ANNOUNCED!! •Must live within 50 mile radius of Wichita Falls • $.42 - $.45/mile starting pay • Average $50k plus per year • $40 load pay, $15 stop pay • 2,000 + miles per week average • Home weekends • Excellent benefits & top of the line equipment • Class A CDL and 21 yrs old • Students with Class A CDL and no experience welcome 1-800-289-1100 or visit us online at: www.drivemaverick.com
$200 Sign on Bonus for exp. F/T Stylist!!
$200 Sign on Bonus for Exp. F/T Hairstylist!! Now Accepting Applications Openings: One F/T Stylist One P/T Stylist. EXP Start At $11 ph. No Gimmicks Locally Owned 18 yrs Busy Full Service Salon Apply Today at : We Care Hair 4462 Buffalo Gap Rd. Next to Albertson's
2 Bedroom Fixer-upper , big workshop, in Cisco $23.500 as is firm, No Owner Financing 254-433-1725 or 325-668-4028


text:
USDA Investigations in South Dakota, Kansas and Missouri: 2003 - CAPS
USDA Investigations in South Dakota, Kansas and Missouri: 2003
Grandma Basset: During a three-week investigation of USDA licensed facilities in South Dakota, CAPS rescued three Basset Hounds. CAPS obtained eight-year-old Grandma Basset because she no longer produced large enough litters. Mid America Basset Rescue found a wonderful home for this regal looking dog.
Mama Basset: The South Dakota puppy mill gave up Grandma's daughter, Mama Basset, because she produced a congenitally deformed puppy, Baby Basset. Mama has a permanent home thanks to Mid America Basset Rescue.
Baby Basset: Mama Basset's daughter, Baby Basset, has congenitally deformed elbows and will need surgery. She may have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which was possibly caused by untreated pneumonia. She will need specialized care at a veterinary teaching hospital. Baby Basset needs sponsors to cover her considerable medical expenses.
Grandma, Mama and Baby in the Rescue Vehicle:
Mid America Basset Rescue drove from Kansas City to South Dakota to pick up the three CAPS rescue dogs.
Buster: CAPS rescued Buster, a Pug puppy, during an investigation of Kansas and Missouri facilities that were selling to The New Zoo pet shop in Massachusetts. The puppy mill owner had placed Buster outdoors even though he had a "cold." Buster was initially diagnosed with pneumonia and then started having almost constant seizures. CAPS' rescue vet suspected distemper. Sadly, our vet had to euthanize Buster because he was so ill.
Shasta: CAPS rescued Shasta, a Huskie puppy, during our second investigation of the Poor facility in Missouri. Shasta, who was covered in dried urine and feces, had severe diarrhea. CAPS found numerous violations at this puppy mill just nine days after the USDA inspector failed to find a single non-compliance. Shasta is with a new family thanks to Illinois-based Homes for Huskies
Neiner: CAPS rescue vets treated this emaciated Chihuahua, who came from a Missouri puppy mill, for a frost-bitten penis, undescended testicles, urination problems, ear infections, bad teeth and alopecia. Neiner is in a long-term foster home.
Tiger: CAPS rescued Tiger, an emaciated pet shop reject, from a Missouri puppy mill. He had a healed fracture on his left hind leg and was born without a right hip socket. He had two surgeries for perforated intestines but ultimately succumbed to peritonitis.
Models Against Pet Shops and Puppy Mills
Models Against Pet Shops and Puppy Mills
What do you get when you combine glamorous professional models with cute rescue dogs, including a puppy mill survivor? The feel-good grass-roots (socially conscious) cause campaign of 2012!Based on a collaboration between The Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) and professional model Kiley Wirtz Jennings, the campaign is titled "Models Against Pet Shops and Puppy Mills." The integrated media campaign seeks to inform and educate the public about the atrocities in puppy mills and the risks to consumers associated with buying dogs at pet shops supplied by these commercial breeding facilities. It also encourages the public to save a life by adopting rescue and shelter animals. Campaign elements include a Public Service Announcement (PSA), print advertisements, public relations, and a huge social media push spearheaded by CAPS Spokesmodel Beatrice, a sassy Basset Hound puppy mill survivor rescued by CAPS, who is also an enthusiastic vegan advocate.
Kiley first learned about CAPS after seeing a shocking video documentary, "CAPS vs. Bauck, How a Small Nonprofit Brought Down a Large Nonprofit," on Vimeo (from a link on Facebook). The documentary follows the undercover employment of a CAPS investigator, who compiled the evidence necessary for Kathy Bauck, one of the largest and most notorious USDA-licensed dog brokers, to be convicted of animal cruelty, the prosecution and conviction, and the termination of Bauck's USDA license.
Kiley, who has two rescue dogs, was so moved by the Bauck documentary that she reached out to CAPS Founder and President Deborah Howard, offering to donate her time and those of professional models, photographers, videographer, make-up artists and clothes stylists. The project was shot in Fort Worth, Texas.
We believe this campaign has the power to sensitize consumers to the cruel connection between pet shop puppies and puppy mills while moving them to affect change and encourage pet stores to adopt a new model… a more humane model that offers only shelter and rescue animals for adoption.
But we need your help in reaching a larger audience of dog lovers.
Be a social media champion!
Help us go viral by sharing this page on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn by clicking the Orange share button above. Or, after watching the Models PSA video below, roll your mouse over the right side of the screen and click on the blue share button.Help us target the media.
If you know of any media contacts, please contact us. To extend the campaign, we are currently pitching TV talk shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Today, The Rachael Ray Show, Good Morning America, and Anderson, among others. In addition, we are sending press kits to Lifestyle and Fashion magazines including Cosmopolitan, Martha Stewart Living, ELLE, Allure, InStyle and many more.Subscribe to our eNewsletter.
You'll receive thoughtful and meaningful content through The CAPS Communicator and CAPS Action Alerts. And, we NEVER share your email.Donate online.
Click on the Red DONATE NOW button. With options starting as low as $20, your online donations, for 2012, will go directly to help us buy media space for our Public Service Announcements and print advertisements.Regardless of how you help, we hope you enjoy this multi-media campaign and thank you for visiting our website and supporting the CAPS mission. We'd also like to thank everybody who made this exciting project happen including our Hopes Angels models and everyone listed below:
Photo and Video credits: Hopes Angels Models: Hasmik Shaw, Nina Shaw, Maggie Parks, Kiley Wirtz Jennings, Brooke Tobolka, Anna Theunissen, Emily Williams, Natalie Quintanilla. Simon Lopez, Photographer and Retouch Artist; Zack McDowell, Videographer; Kimber Yanks, Head Clothing Stylist; Leah Peev, Clothing Stylist; Candace Henry, Clothing Stylist; Yvonne Coan, Makeup Artist; Nicole Webber, Makeup Artist; Lana Adams, Makeup Artist; Aaron Reeves, Dog Handler; Bryn Durham, Dog Handler; Ann Lopez, Set Crew Member; Levi Jennings, Kiley's Husband and Chief Caterer.
Rescue dogs courtesy of CAPS, Moka's Dog Rescue, and City Pet Rescue.
This is the Face of a Puppy Mill Dog Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Campaign Ads and Billboards
Tschetter, Deb and Wayne
There were 16 dogs and five puppies at the kennel at the time of investigation, including what appeared to be seven breeding pairs. Deb Tschetter told me while I was observing her kennel that she realized she had more than three breeding pairs, and that she lacks a USDA license.
The Tschetter's kennel was an outdoor facility that consisted of a concrete slab underneath two rows of pens. One row was made of four chain link pens set adjacent to each other; the other row had three chain link pens set next to a pen made of thick-gauge galvanized wire. Each of the chain link pens contained either two Shelties or two Labrador Retrievers. The remaining galvanized wire pen contained a single German Short-haired Pointer.
The Pointer's pen had a galvanized wire roof covering it with plastic mesh thrown over it. The wire had several sharp points sticking into the pen (3.1(c)(1)(ii)-Surfaces). A bale of metal wire was stored on top of the Pointer's roof (3.1(b)-Condition and site).
There was over a week's worth of fecal accumulation in each pen (3.11(a)-Cleaning of primary enclosures), which was smeared all over the floorings and dog houses (3.1(c)(3)-Surfaces). The fecal matter was particularly built up around the edges of the pen floorings and underneath the dog houses. Flies were swarming around every pen in the kennel (3.11(d)-Pest Control).
The concrete walkway that separated the two rows of pens was also covered in a layer of dried feces (3.11(a)-Cleaning of primary enclosures).
Each pen contained a plastic dog shelter which was either a barrel or dog house. Both lacked windbreaks (3.4(b)(3)-Shelter from the elements) and were not large enough for two dogs to fit in at once and lie in a normal manner or turn about freely (3.4(b)-Shelter from the elements).
Plastic and metal food and water dishes were placed on the pen floorings, and the food dishes were not placed so as to minimize contamination by excreta (3.9(b)-Feeding). Mrs. Tschetter mentioned to me while I was walking through the kennel with her, "I fed 'em yesterday like I said, so that's why they don't have a lot of food." The food dishes in the pens were either empty or contained very little food (3.9(a)-Feeding). The water bucket in the Pointer's pen was filled with green algae water (3.10-Watering).
A nursing Sheltie mother and five one-week-old puppies were inside the Tschetter's living room.
Sandmeier, Debra
On the property at the time of investigation: about 150 dogs (no puppies)
Sutley Kennel consisted of two separate buildings. Each had rows of pens with indoor/outdoor cages connected by doggie-doors. Some of the enclosures were raised above the ground; others contained outdoor pens with dirt floorings and indoor pens with plastic floorings.
The designs of the buildings were similar, and violations in the buildings were identical. The outdoor pens with dirt floorings had several days of fecal accumulation in them (3.11(a)- Cleaning of primary enclosures). The pens themselves, about five per kennel building, were surrounded with chain link and galvanized wire walls, and many of the galvanized wire walls were covered in rust (3.1(c)(1)(i)-Surfaces). The siding below the doggie-doors on the outside of the buildings was torn off in small sections, revealing wooden beams behind it and leaving a gap between the bottoms of the doors and their frames (3.1(a)-Structure; construction).
The inside pens had plastic walls on three sides and wire walls facing the hallways that accessed the pens. The walls and floors of these pens had dirty build-up on their surfaces, and cobwebs covered some of the wire walls (3.1(c)(3)-Surfaces). Some pens had rubber mats on the floorings, and all had plastic self feeders and water bottles attached to the wire walls. There were two to five dogs in each pen, including Shiba Inus, Schnauzers, and Cocker Spaniels. Two of the Schnauzers had matted fur (2.40-Vet Care).
Elevated pens
The smaller cages that were elevated above the ground each housed two to four Maltese, Chihuahuas, Miniature Pinschers, Pomeranians, Yorkshire Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, and Boston Terriers. There were about 40 of these smaller indoor/outdoor enclosures. Both the indoor and outdoor cages were made of treated wire.
The outside cages were above the dirt ground. There was several days' accumulation of feces on the ground below them (3.11(a)-Cleaning of primary enclosures). The indoor cages had plastic sheets about four inches under the flooring to catch feces and debris. These sheets were coated in feces stains, standing urine and water, and hair (3.11(a)-Cleaning of primary enclosures). The sheets had plastic pipes on their edges, presumably to keep debris from spilling over, though the pipes were covered in fecal stains as well (3.1(c)(1)-Surfaces). Feces-stained hair hung from under the cage floorings (3.11(a)-Cleaning of primary enclosures).
The concrete floor of the building was covered in dark fecal stains, as was the plastic siding behind the cages (3.1(c)(1)-Surfaces). Plastic feeders and water bottles attached to the walls of the cages had dirty build-up on their surfaces (3.9(b)-Feeding). More than a day's worth of food was in each feeder. This extra food indicates the dogs were given several days' worth of food at once, so that they would be eating progressively older food every day (3.9(a)-Feeding).
Stacked cages
There were two stacks of two cages inside one of the kennels. Each cage was about 1.5 feet wide, 1.5 feet long, and 1.5 feet high. Both of the cages of one stack were made of untreated, thin-gauge wire that was rusting near the bottom of its walls (3.6(a)(2)(xii)-Primary enclosures); (3.1(c)(1)(i)-Surfaces).
The top cage housed two Chihuahuas about ten inches long from the tips of their noses to the bases of their tails (3.6(c)(1)(i)-Space). There was a plastic tray at the bottom of the cage with fresh newspaper placed in it. One of the cage walls had a plastic water bottle and metal self feeder. A plastic bin filled with newspapers was placed on top of the cage (3.1(b)-Condition and site).
The empty bottom cage of the second stack was made with treated wire. There was rust in many places where the wire coating was worn off (3.1(c)(1)(i)-Surfaces) and dirty build-up on the surfaces of its water bottle and metal self feeder (3.1(c)(1)-Surfaces).
The top cage housed a Miniature Pinscher and Chihuahua. The dogs were each about ten inches long from the tips of their noses to the bases of their tails (3.6(c)(1)(i)-Space). This cage was made entirely out of untreated, thin-gauge wire that was rusting near the bottom of its walls (3.6(a)(2)(xii)-Primary enclosures); (3.1(c)(1)(i)-Surfaces). There was a small rubber mat in the cage and fresh newspaper on a metal sheet under the wire floor. The cage had a plastic water bottle attached to it. There was a rusting metal self-feeder placed so that it angled back away from the cage. This set-up made the food fall to the elbow of the feeder. It was, therefore, very difficult for the dogs to eat (3.9(b)-Feeding).
The floors of the kennels were covered in a dark build-up. The stains running from under the indoor cages suggested this grime is mostly the result of feces from within the kennel (3.1(c)(1)-Surfaces). Medical and cleaning supplies were stored in open plastic bins in the kennel itself, and the surfaces of the kennels were covered in dust and cobwebs (3.1(b)-Condition and site); (3.1(c)(1)-Surfaces).
Mitzel, Frank
Breeds: Standard Poodles, English Springer Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, Basset Hounds, Mastiffs, St. Bernards, Tibetan Mastiffs, Eskimos, Bull Mastiffs, Australian Shepherds, Boxers, Shiba Inus, Goldendoodles, Labradoodles, Labradors, Newfoundlands, Huskies
Four kennel structures existed on the property. One building, located about 100 feet south of the house on the property, was enclosed with metal walls on three sides, a metal roof, concrete flooring, and a chain link wall facing east. The structure itself was one large pen, about fifty feet wide and long, with five St. Bernards and a two-month-old Labrador puppy inside.
Wooden walls stood about six feet tall inside the pen. The white surfaces of these walls were scratched and worn in many places (3.1(c)(1)-Surfaces). The only shelter inside the pen was a five-foot-wide rubber tire with no covering over it. It was large enough for one Labrador puppy to fit inside (3.4(b)-Shelter from the elements). The puppy had a large bloody sore on the top of its right ear (2.40-Vet Care).
The floor had a thin layer of sawdust covering it. A plastic water bucket and food dishes were not placed so as to minimize contamination by excreta or pests (3.9(b)-Feeding).
Second building
Another structure sat at the southeast corner of the property. It contained two outdoor pens with rusting, galvanized wire walls (3.1(c)(1)(i)-Surfaces) and dirt floors. Tarps acted as windbreaks, covering about a single ten-foot section of each pen towards the south, though the pens were about 30 foot across in every direction.
There were two plastic dog houses in each pen that lacked windbreaks (3.4(b)(3)-Shelter from the elements). One pen housed two Labradors, and the second housed three Labradors. In the cage housing three dogs, only one dog could fit in the dog house and turn about freely or lie in a normal manner at one time (3.4(b)-Shelter from the elements).
Food and water dishes on the pen flooring were not placed in a manner so as to minimize contamination by excreta or pests (3.4(b)-Shelter from the elements).
Third building
A kennel structure about 200 feet west of the house contained six pens inside a barn that was open on one end. One pen, about 60 feet long and wide, contained three Labradors, a Mastiff, and two Standard Poodles.
This pen had dirty flooring (3.1(c)(3)-Surfaces). Both end walls of this pen were galvanized-wire; one end faced a hallway in the building and the opposite end was exposed to the outside. A torn and shredded tarp partially covered this end (3.3(d)-Shelter from the elements). Food dishes on the floor were not placed in a manner that would minimize contamination by excreta or pests (3.9(b)-Feeding).
Pens on either side of the hallway were constructed of galvanized wire, plastic walls, and wooden walls. Each pen was about five feet wide and eight feet long. One pen housed two Golden Retrievers, two Standard Poodles, and an English Springer Spaniel. These dogs measured from 2.5 to four feet long, and the pens were overcrowded (3.6(c)(1)(i)-Space).
The white plastic and wooden walls were all covered in dirty build-up (3.1(c)(3)-Surfaces), and the wooden walls had areas that were scratched and chewed (3.1(c)(1)-Surfaces).
The concrete floors had a thick layer of wood shavings on them. Each pen contained a metal water bucket. Food dishes on the pen floors were not placed in a manner that would minimize contamination by excreta or pests (3.9(b)-Feeding).
Another pen contained four Basset Hounds, another three Golden Retrievers, and the rest each contained a whelping Golden Retriever with several puppies. The pens closest to the entrance of the building, which was at its south end and consisted of a metal gate with no covering, did not have any shelter from possible rain or snow that could easily reach them through the open entrance (3.3(d)-Shelter from the elements).
Fourth building
The last kennel building was at the southwest end of the property and contained a variety of indoor pens and about ten indoor/outdoor enclosures. Metal doggie-doors provided access to each part of the enclosure. One pen with four Golden Retrievers had a doggie-door that was stuck open, leaving nothing to cover the doorway (3.3(d)-Shelter from the elements). The pens contained two to four dogs each, including Golden Retrievers, Eskimos, Huskies, Boxers, Standard Poodles, St. Bernards, and Tibetan Mastiffs. Several of the pens contained small litters of nursing puppies. Three Standard Poodles in one pen had matted fur full of feces (2.40-Vet Care).
The outdoor pens were concrete slabs surrounded by chain link walls, about four feet wide and ten feet long. The floor of most of these pens had several days' accumulation of feces covering the surface and built up around the walls of the pens (3.11(a)-Cleaning of primary enclosures). A pen containing four Eskimos did not have more than a day's accumulation of fecal matter in it.
The metal walls at the back of each pen were covered in fecal stains (3.1(c)(3) Surfaces). Metal buckets were placed on the outside walls of the pens and food dishes were placed on the inside walls. The food dishes were chewed and worn around their edges, and covered in dirty build-up (3.9(b)-Feeding).
The indoor pens, about four feet wide and five feet long, had concrete floorings covered in a thin layer of wood chips and plastic walls with dirty build-up on their surfaces (3.1(c)(3)-Surfaces). Some of the wooden walls were chewed and scratched in large areas (3.1(c)(1)-Surfaces). One pen contained three Labradors and a Husky that were each about four feet long. Another pen contained three, four-foot-long Standard Poodles, and a third contained three, 3.5-foot-long Golden Retrievers (3.6(c)(1)(i)-Space).
About six other pens were located in this kennel building. They had concrete floors, plastic and wooden walls, and galvanized wire doors on one side. Many of the wire doors of the inside pens were rusting (3.1(c)(1)(i)-Surfaces).
One pen contained two Bull Mastiffs, another had a Labrador and three Newfoundlands, another five Labradoodles, another four Basset Hounds, another five Shiba Inus, and another five Eskimo puppies. Food dishes on the pen floors were not placed so as to minimize contamination by excreta or pests (3.9(b)-Feeding). The Shiba Inus' food dish was a rusting iron skillet (3.9(b)-Feeding).
None of the sheltered housing facilities had sufficient lighting (3.3(c)-Lighting). Flies swarmed around all of the kennel structures at Mitzel's property (3.11(d)-Pest control).
Mittleider, Rick, Dennis, and Virginia
On the property at the time of investigation: about 50 dogs and 30 puppies
This kennel consisted of two rows of outdoor pens and a whelping building. The outdoor pens (about 15) had dirt floors and chain link walls with metal three-foot-high metal sheets placed between them. There were one to two dogs – St. Bernards, English Springer Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, Akitas, and Bernese Mountain Dogs – per pen.
Each pen contained a plastic dog house large enough for the dog/dogs inside, and a plastic water bucket and food dish. The water buckets were filled with dingy, brown water (3.10-Watering), and the food dishes were not placed so as to minimize contamination by excreta or pests (3.9(b)-Feeding).
There were several days' accumulation of feces in each pen (3.11(a)-Cleaning of primary enclosures). The tops of many of the pens had their chain link wiring separated from the steal beams run above them (3.1(a)-Structure; construction).
One pen contained a single English Springer Spaniel that was limping with its front right paw up in the air. Mittleider told me the dog had a previous injury to its leg, though the dog would make no attempt to put any weight on its leg at all (2.40-Vet Care.) All of the dogs in the outdoor enclosures had large patches of fur and skin missing from the tops of their ears, revealing open bloody sores covered in flies (2.40-Vet Care).
I asked Mittleider what he did to treat the injuries, and he responded that he put insecticide on the open wounds (2.40-Vet care). Flies swarmed around all of the outside pens on this property (3.11(d)-Pest control).
Whelping building
As Mittleider and I entered the whelping building, it was totally dark inside. Mittleider had to turn on the lights for us to see as he walked me through it (3.2(c)-Lighting).
The whelping building contained two rows of pens. One row consisted of five pens, each about four feet wide and long. These pens had plastic walls and floors and thick-gauge galvanized wire doors. Food and water dishes, some of which were rusty (3.1(c)(1)(i)-Surfaces),were placed in the pens, and a thin layer of wood chips was on each floor.
Three pens each housed a nursing St. Bernard and three puppies. Another pen housed a nursing Standard Poodle and four puppies. The mothers were each about four feet long from the tips of their noses to the bases of their tails (3.6(c)(1)(i); (3.6(c)(1)(ii)-Primary enclosures). The fifth pen housed four English Springer Spaniels, each about 2.5 feet long from the tips of their noses to the bases of their tails (3.6(c)(1)(i)-Primary enclosures).
About 15 other pens of the same size were in the kennel, each housing several puppies of various breeds and ages. One housed four English Springer Spaniels, each about two feet long from the tips of their noses to the bases of their tails (3.6(c)(1)(i)-Primary enclosures). Two other pens each housed four Poodles about two feet long from the tips of the noses to the bases of their tails (3.6(c)(1)(i)-Primary enclosures).
These pens had plastic water dishes on the floors and metal self feeders attached to the walls. All of the pens had dirty build-up on the walls (3.1(c)(3)-Surfaces).
Mittleider Tape Log
1'00" Springer Spaniel with injured leg
3'40" chain link broken off of top of wall
3'50" bloody sores are evident on Akitas' ears; Mittleider discusses how he puts insecticide on the wounds
6'00" St. Bernard and puppies in cage too small for them
7'12" St. Bernard and puppies in cage too small for them
7'37" Springer Spaniel and puppies in cage too small for them
7'57" Poodle puppies in cages too small for them
Mickelson, Cathy
On the property at the time of investigation: about 34 dogs and 3 puppies
There were two kennel structures were on the property, both containing enclosures with indoor/outdoor cages.
First building
One of the structures had enclosures that rested on the ground; each enclosure contained two Cocker Spaniels. The outdoor pens were concrete runs surrounded by chain link fencing. The back walls of these pens were plastic with metal doggie-doors providing access to the indoor pens. The plastic walls had fecal stains on their surfaces, and there was several days' accumulation of feces covering the floor of each pen. The dogs had nowhere to walk or lie down without being in contact with their excrement (3.1(c)(3)-Surfaces); (3.11(a)-Cleaning of primary enclosures). Metal water dishes on the floor of each pen were empty (3.10-Watering).
The edge of the concrete slabs furthest from the kennel building had a thick build-up of hair and feces, as though the waste had been washed from the pens and allowed to accumulate there for several weeks without being removed (3.1(f)-Drainage and waste disposal).
Four of the enclosures had indoor pens constructed with plastic walls and floors; wooden doors provided access from inside the kennel building. All of surfaces of the pens were stained with feces, and the floorings were caked with feces. The dogs could not walk or lie down inside without being on top of the filth (3.1(c)(3)-Surfaces); (3.11(a)-Cleaning).
Two pens contained rugs that were soaked with urine and covered in dried excrement (3.1(c)(3)-Surfaces). Plastic self-feeders attached to the doors of inside pen also had feces caked to their surfaces (3.9(b)-Feeding).
More than a day's worth of food was in each feeder, indicating the dogs are not fed every day, but instead given several days of food at once so that they eat progressively older food over time (3.9(a)-Feeding).
This building was a shed with a short walkway with the pens on one side, and crates, cages, spare cage parts, and plastic bucket stored within three feet of them on the other side (3.1(b)-Condition and site). Food bags were stored on top of the pens themselves (3.1(e)-Storage). The walkway to the kennel itself was covered in a dirty build-up (3.1(c)(1)-Surfaces).
Second building
The second kennel building contained a dozen enclosures. There two dogs – Bichons, Cocker Spaniels, or Poodles – per enclosure. One cage housed two puppies and another housed a single puppy.
The enclosures, indoor and outdoor, were constructed with plastic beams and treated wire. Plastic self feeders and water bottles were connected to the indoor enclosures. The puppy cages had pieces of dirty carpet. Heat lamps, some of which were covered in rust, hung from the cage ceilings (3.1(c)(1)(i)-Surfaces). There was a dirty build-up on the hallway floor of the kennel (3.1(c)(1)-Surfaces).
Asmussen, James and Mary
On the property at the time of investigation: about 15 dogs and 25 puppies
This kennel consisted of two metal buildings with a series of outdoor runs and indoor enclosures.
First building
The building closest to the Asmussen house had about a dozen outdoor runs set up on two sides of the building. These pens had concrete floors, chain link walls, and each had a metal whelping room at the far end of the pen. Each pen housed a single Labrador.
Several of the chain link walls had broken wire. Jagged wire edges protruded into the pens themselves from the bottom corners of the doors and, in one case, halfway up the door itself (3.1(c)(1)(ii)-Surfaces). The outside surface of the metal walls of the whelping rooms had a layer of dirty build-up on them (3.1(c)(3)-Surfaces).
A thin layer of wood chips covered each pen floor. Metal food and water dishes were on the pen floors, and the food dishes were not placed so as to minimize contamination by excreta or pests (3.9(b)-Feeding). The water dishes were filled with dingy brown water (3.10- Watering), and a thick mob of flies was in each of the enclosures (3.11(d)-Pest control).
The whelping rooms were accessible by metal doggie-doors, had concrete floors, and metal walls and roofs. There was no artificial lighting (3.2(c)-Lighting) or air conditioning in these rooms (3.1(d)-Water and electric power).
James showed me a litter of puppies in three of the rooms. Most of the puppies were lethargic, lying still (2.40-Vet care) and had flies walking over them. In one cage, there was a puppy sprawled out on a wooden board just inside the doorway of its whelping room. It made no attempt to move when the door was opened (2.40)). All of the metal walls inside the whelping rooms had dirty build-up on their surfaces (3.1(c)(3)-Surfaces).
Second building
The second kennel building had about six indoor/outdoor enclosures on each of two sides of the building. The inside pens were each about four feet long and four feet wide and housed one to two adult Labradors. Several of these pens also housed whelping puppies.
There was no artificial lighting in the building and the whelping pens were very dark (3.2(c)-Lighting). A fan was running at one end of the building, and open windows at two ends of the building provided ventilation. A hallway separated the two rows of indoor pens, constructed of metal and wooden walls. Wooden boards set on the ground about 15 feet down the hallway formed a pen about three feet wide and three feet long for a Labrador puppy of about six weeks of age. A metal food dish, covered in flies, was sitting in the pen with the puppy, and a metal water dish full of brown water was placed outside the pen (3.10-Watering).
Several of the indoor pens had galvanized wire placed on top of them. One of these wire ceilings had fallen into the pen so that one side was lying on the floor of the pen while its opposite side was raised only about two feet above the ground. The dog in this enclosure had to crouch down to lie in the indoor pen (3.6(a)(2)(xi)-Primary enclosures). Mr. Asmussen said the wire had fallen into the cage and that he had never bothered to pull it back out (3.1(a)-Structure, construction).
The indoor/outdoor pens were separated by metal doggie-doors set against metal walls. The outdoor runs had concrete floors and galvanized wire walls. Metal food and water dishes were placed on the pen floorings. The water dishes were full of murky water (3.10-Watering), and the food dishes were not placed so as to minimize contamination by excreta or pests (3.9(b)-Feeding).
Flies swarmed inside and outside of the kennel building, all over the food and water dishes, and on the whelping puppies (3.11(d)-Pest control).
Asmussen, James and Mary
Approximate Number of Dogs: 45
The Asmussen facility was at the end of a very long driveway. There was a home, garage and several outbuildings with kennel areas. The first building I came to from the drive was the garage. There was a large hog panel kennel with a dirt floor built off of the right side of the garage. A small separate outbuilding served as the shelter for the four Labrador Retrievers housed there.
The large Labrador Retrievers were jumping up against the hog panel fencing. The panels had come loose from the t-posts and were not secure. Sharp metal pieces of the panels were pointing towards the dogs on the front side of the enclosure facing the drive. At the back side of the enclosure, a large weathered board, with rusted nails pointing towards the dogs was loosely propped up in order to secure the back panel (3.1(a)-Structure; construction) (3.6(a)(1)-Primary enclosures).
The dogs had severely clawed and chewed one side of the garage and the shelter building. In places they had chewed off pieces of siding on the garage. The building used for their shelter needed the roof replaced. Many areas of the roof were missing shingles and were very weathered (3.1(a)-Stucture; construction). The sides of the shelter building, besides being clawed and chewed, had areas of particle board and unsealed wooden surfaces and peeling paint (3.4(c)-Construction) (3.6(a)(2)(ix)-Primary enclosures).
The entry way access to the shelter lacked a wind/rain break at the entrance (3.4(b)(3)-Shelter from the elements) and the outdoor housing area lacked an area of shade separate from the shelter (3.4(b)-Shelter from the elements). The dirt floor of this outdoor enclosure had straw, chewed up shredded dog food bags, pieces of siding and food bowls littering about (3.1(b)-Condition and site).
The dogs appeared to be in fair condition and were active. The female yellow Labrador Retriever had extremely engorged, sagging mammary glands that were visibly red (2.40-Veterinary care). One chocolate Labrador Retriever had a green ocular discharge (2.40) and two female chocolate Labrador Retrievers were wearing very large linked chains around their necks. These chains had several links dangling. The dogs were sticking their heads through openings in the panels. Dangling chains can catch on pieces of wire or nails (2.50(a)(1)-Identification) and (3.6(a)(2)(i)(ii)-Primary enclosures). These dogs also had collars with tags on them.
The inside of the garage had whelping rooms made of particle board and unsealed wood at the back of it (3.2(d)-Interior surfaces). I could hear dogs kept there. The garage also served as the food and bedding storage area. It was very untidy with cob webs, a mound of empty dog food bags, a wheelbarrow, a pile of loose straw and junk all over. Unopened bags of dog food were stacked on the floor and against a wall. Opened bags of dog food were sitting on the floor near some buckets (3.1(b)-Condition and site) (3.1(c)-Storage).
From the garage area I moved clockwise around the rest of the facility. There were two yellow Labrador Retrievers in an outdoor enclosure. Part of the floor of this pen was made out of rotten, weathered, scratched wood (3.4(c)-Construction) and the other part of the floor was dirt. Old pieces of buried fence, an anti-dig system, had been unearthed. Jagged pieces of this partially buried fence were turned up towards the dogs' legs and feet 3.1(a)-Structure;construction) (3.6(a)(2)(i)(ii)-Primary enclosures).
In this outdoor enclosure, there was a large rotted hole in the corner where the rotted wood flooring met the side of the enclosure to the right of the dog house. The hole posed injury to the dogs and affected the structural strength of the primary enclosure (3.1(a)-Structure;construction) (3.4(c)-Construction). All surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis and be impervious to moisture. The dog house in this enclosure was extremely weathered, chewed and scratched. The entry was severely chewed, scratched and lacked a wind/rain break (3.4(b)(3)-Shelter from the elements). The roof had holes in it, large chewed areas and a very sharp piece of metal running down the middle of what probably held the shingles on the roof at one time (3.1(a)-Structure;construction) (3.6(a)(2)(ii)-Primary enclosures). The dog house did not provide adequate protection or shelter (3.6(a)(2)(iii) and (v)-Primary enclosures). The dogs could not sit, stand or lie in a normal manner inside (3.6(a)(2)(xi)-Primary enclosures). Furthermore the dog house had not been maintained on a regular basis and the surfaces were not impervious to moisture (3.4(c)-Construction). This enclosure also lacked an additional area of shade (3.4(b)-Shelter from the elements) and the dogs were out of water (3.10- Watering).
One of the yellow Labrador Retrievers had a collar and tag and the other yellow Labrador Retriever lacked a collar and I.D. (2.50-Identification). The Labrador Retriever without a collar and tag was very active. He jumped,, ran around, pushed on the hog panel fencing and could get his head, feet and legs through opening in the panels (3.1)(a)-Structure; construction). Some of the panels had broken pieces of metal protruding towards the dogs (3.1(a)-Structure; construction) (3.6(a)(2)(i)(ii)-Primary enclosures). The Labrador Retriever with the collar and tag was also wearing a chain as described above (2.50(a)(1)-Identification).
The next kennel area was a small white barn with approximately five welded metal kennels with wooden plank floors built off both sides. One Labrador Retriever per kennel was housed here. The wooden planks used as flooring were severely weathered and scratched and were not impervious to moisture thus making them unable to be properly sanitized (3.3(e)(1)(ii)-Surfaces). One of the chocolate Labrador Retrievers kept here had a large un-cooked cow leg in its enclosure. This dog urinated as we approached (2.40-Vet care). He snarled at us before retreating to his shelter, where he nervously peered out of the dog door. The dog had healed sores on both hips (2.40-Vet care).
In the first enclosure on the other side of this area, a yellow Labrador Retriever urinated submissively and cowered near the floor as I approached. Other dogs barked at me and ran around (2.40). The wood floor on this side was made of unsealed plywood (3.3(e)(1)(ii)-Surfaces), and the urine soaked into the wood.
The next building was an unpainted, very weathered chicken shed with approximately four hog panel and wooden construction enclosures. The dogs accessed their den areas in the small building through dog doors. The floors were made of wood (3.3(e)(1)(ii)-Surfaces) and many of the unsealed 2 x 4's, used for structural support, had been chewed (3.3(e)(1)(iii)-Surfaces) and (3.1(c)(2)-Maintenance and replacement of surfaces).
A long, red tin building had approximately ten chain link kennels built off of it. The kennels had concrete floors. There was an accumulation of feed pans, buckets, detergent and bleach containers and hoses near the side door of the building (3.1(b)-Condition and site). There were one or two Labrador Retrievers per kennel. The dogs had chewed many of the chain link panels. The chain link panel divider between kennel #3 and kennel #4 from the left was especially mangled and had a metal t-post propping it in position. It appeared that the Labrador Retrievers had chewed holes out of their enclosures or chewed holes into adjoining enclosures (3.1(a)-Structure; construction). The dogs in these enclosures were wearing collars and tags.
The last area was a small weathered outbuilding with peeling paint 3.1(c)(2)-Maintenance and replacement of surfaces) (3.3(e)(iii)-Surfaces). The enclosure was made of wire fencing and had a wooden floor (3.3(e)(1)(ii)-Surfaces). The wooden supports holding the fencing up and together were either severely weathered and rotted or unsealed 2 x 4's (3.3(e)(1)(iii)-Surfaces). There were large holes with pieces of wire protruding towards the dogs near the top of the fencing (3.1(a)-Structure; construction) (3.6(a)(2)(i)(ii)-Primary enclosures). There were two older puppies living here. They were climbing the wire fencing and were able to get their heads, legs and feet through the holes (3.1(a)-Structure; construction) (3.6)(a)(2)(ii)(iii)-Primary enclosures).
These puppies accessed their shelter area inside of the building through dog doors. The puppies were active and alert. One puppy was wearing a collar and tag. The more active of the two was wearing a chain made of large links. Pieces of this chain collar dangled and nearly got caught up in the broken pieces of the wire fencing (2.50(a)(1)-Identification).
The structure and construction violations are a severe problem at the Asmussen facility. Most of the dogs had fair weight. There wasn't an excessive amount of fecal accumulation. The dogs' destructive chewing and behavior should be evaluated. These dogs require a more productive outlet through positive human interaction, socialization and frequent opportunities to exercise (2.40-Vet care) (3.8-Exercise).
CAPS investigators found a number of serious violations. Donald Borchert, ACI, however, found just two non-complaint items during his inspection of 11/5/02. He listed a 3.1(a) violation for wire along the bottom of an outside enclosure that had started to turn up into the dogs' enclosure. He listed 3.1(b) for a large accumulation of cob webs. The correct-by date for both violations was 11/15/02. Although CAPS investigators didn't note any cobwebs, the wiring turning up into the enclosures was still present. In fact, it appears that the Asmussens deliberately buried the wire to prevent digging.


text:
Police end Home Depot barricade without making arrests
BY HUNTER CLAUSS Staff Reporter December 16, 2012 10:34PM
Updated: December 17, 2012 8:24AM
Authorities who evacuated and surrounded a Home Depot in south suburban Matteson, searching for two men connected to a robbery, ended the police action without making arrests Sunday night, authorities said.
Earlier Sunday evening, two men wearing ski masks walked into a Radio Shack at 4846 W. 211th Street and took money and electronic equipment, according to a Matteson police statement, which added that one of the men wielded a handgun.
A specially trained K-9 picked up the robbers' scents, the statement said, and police followed the dog to a nearby Home Depot at 20808 Cicero Ave., where the scent was lost.
Matteson Mayor Andre Ashmore said police believed the men were hiding somewhere in the store. But authorities said the scene was cleared and the store closed for business Sunday night without police making any arrests.
Matteson police remained at the Home Depot as of 10:20 p.m., said Brian Mitchell, Matteson's chief administrative officer.
No one was injured during the robbery, which occurred about 6:43 p.m., the police statement said.
Police say an investigation is ongoing.


text:
My family called this 'califlower candy,' and it was gone before I was ready! Yum!
Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
From EatingWell: January/February 2008
Roasting isn't usually the first cooking method you think of for cauliflower but the results are quite delicious. The florets are cut into thick slices and tossed with extra-virgin olive oil and herbs. Wherever the flat surfaces come into contact with the hot roasting pan, a deep browning occurs that results in a sweet, nutty flavor.
107 Reviews for Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
I don't think I'll ever make cauliflower any other way! It was soooo good and I hate veggies!
Be advised: the cheese will make it stick! glad I used aluminum foil, I ended up having to SCRAPE a good half of it off.
That said, it is pretty good! nice combination--the parmesan and the balsamic.
I made this tonight and paired it with grilled sirloin and a salad. Fantastic! I used thyme only because that is what I had! My husband loved it and I will be making it again very soon! Also my sister made this recipe for Thanksgiving using brussel sprouts instead and it was just as yummy!


text:
This is a blue ribbon recipe, one of our top-ranked of all time!
See more of Epi's bestSalmon with Lemon-Pepper Sauce and Watercress-Herb Salad
Bon Appétit | March 2008
photo by Lisa Hubbard
- 1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
- 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel, divided
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil plus additional for brushing
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
- 6 6-ounce salmon fillets
- 1 1/2 cups (lightly packed) watercress leaves and small sprigs
- 1/4 cup small fresh dill sprigs
- 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
- Fleur de sel*
- 6 lemon wedges
Whisk crème fraîche, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel in small bowl. Season with salt and generous amount of pepper.
Whisk honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, shallot, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel in 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Add salmon fillets and turn to coat. Cover and chill at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour, turning salmon fillets occasionally. Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Line large baking sheet with foil and brush with olive oil. Transfer salmon fillets, with some marinade still clinging, to rimmed baking sheet. Roast until salmon is just opaque in center, about 14 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss watercress leaves and sprigs, dill sprigs, tarragon leaves, remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in medium bowl. Season to taste with fleur de sel and pepper.
Place 1 salmon fillet on each of 6 plates. Top with watercress salad. Drizzle with lemon-pepper sauce and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve, passing additional sauce alongside.
*A type of sea salt; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
Per serving (with low-fat sour cream): 439 cal, 27g fat (7g sat), 112mg chol, 286mg sod, 11g carb, 0.5g fiber, 37g prot
ND's analysis
Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data
my notes
recipe at a glance
type: Quick & Easy
main ingredients: Honey, Tarragon, Dill, Lemon, Watercress, Salmon, Milk/Cream
dietary considerations: Healthy


text:
The NHS reforms in England will lead to greater financial risk and bureaucracy, a 'postcode lottery' when it comes to service provision and staff who are disengaged because of job insecurities, according to a survey of senior health service finance professionals carried out by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
There are also fears that lack of commissioning experience of GPs will affect the implementation of the NHS reforms, that the new Care Commissioning Groups (CCGs) will result in the loss of experienced PCT managers and staff and that clinicians will have different priorities with no shared vision across the service following the shake-up.
The survey was developed to understand the perceptions of ACCA members on the recently proposed reforms to the NHS in England. The survey looks at the main benefits, disadvantages and risks related to the reforms. It also investigates how the reforms will impact the quality of patient care.
More than 100 members (123) working in NHS Trusts, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Primary Care Trusts and local authorities in England took part in the online survey in June 2012.
Overall, 70% of respondents had a negative view of the NHS Reforms in England. While they accepted there are benefits of the reforms - such as closer clinical involvement in commissioning process (62%) as well as decision-making being closer to patients (37%) and clinicians having greater decision-making powers (34%), they fear that the reforms will bring increased financial risk (53%) and bureaucracy (44%). Nearly 40% expressed concern about the potential for inequity of service provision and 33% said that lack of engagement of NHS staff due to job insecurities was an issue.
Members believe that the impact of the reforms in the short-term will be more negative than in the medium-term, and they believe that patient choice will improve in the long run. Members fear that the changes will have a negative impact on financial control both in the short-term (74%) and in the medium-term (56%).
Following the implementation of the reforms, more than half of ACCA finance professionals (52%) believe that the main risks facing CCGs will be that clinicians will have differing priorities leading to no shared vision across the service. Thirty per cent saw overspending as a risk, while 24% cited poor governance and 21% expressed fears over lack of experienced commissioning staff.
In terms of post implementation risks from the provider perspective, more than half of those surveyed expressed concern about cherry picking of services, 44% said that the financial sustainability would be an issue and 41% highlighted the potential problems that may arise meeting the demands of inexperienced commissioning bodies.
Respondents said that while the reforms will result in new challenges for finance staff - such as meeting the demands of inexperienced CCGs; the pressure of dealing with multiple bodies and taking on more work because of the inexperience of CCGs, there would also be opportunities for good flexible finance professionals who could become more commercially-focused and offer business advice, rather than just processing transactions.
In order to mitigate the risks of the reforms ACCA members said there were four key areas that CCGs should focus on: governance (62%); developing strong relationships with commissioning bodies (61%); patient engagement (53%) and risk pooling (45%).
Chair of ACCA's Health Panel, Michael Schofield, who is Director of Finance at NHS Sussex said: 'The concerns expressed by those working in the health sector identify a range of issues which need to be addressed if the reforms are to have the desired effect. While there is some optimism that patient choice will increase in the long term there are real concerns about the loss of financial expertise and experience from the system, coupled with a fear that there could what has been termed a 'postcode lottery' when it comes to care provision because clinicians will have differing priorities.'


text:
Pridiom High Capacity Energy Star Dehumidifier - 96 Pint Model:PGD800HCW
Pridiom High Capacity Dehumidifier - 96 Pint
The Pridiom High Capacity Energy Star Dehumidifier (PGD800HCW) is designed for exceptional dehumidification with lasting performance. This quality dehumidifier is great for use in basements, crawlspaces, garages, indoor pool areas, and around your home during humid months. It removes up to 96 pints of moisture from the air per day (50 pints/day capacity at AHAM and 96 pints/day at saturation).
This 96-pint dehumidifier is sleek and stylish enough to be installed anywhere, despite its high capacity and industrial strength construction. It offers the versatility of wall mounting with the included mounting kit so it can be used without sacrificing valuable space, and it plugs into a standard 115V outlet. The dehumidifier also comes with rubberized feet and rolling casters for more installation options.
Pridiom dehumidifiers control relative humidity of a space by drawing in air and forcing excess moisture to condensate over a cooled heat exchanger. The condensate water then flows safely into a fixed drain. The dried air then passes through a final heat exchanger where it's warmed before re-entering the room at a slightly elevated temperature. Unit-mounted digital humidistat controls let you easily adjust fan speed and control humidity. A built-in condensate pump makes it easy to drain the condensate into a sink or drain up to six feet above the height of the pump.
Improved Air Filtration:
This dehumidifier comes with a reusable air filter that's easy to remove, clean, and reinstallWhisper Quiet Operation:
Pridiom dehumidifiers operate with very minimal noise, as low as 51 decibels3-Year Warranty:
A 3 year compressor, condenser, and evaporator warranty means you can purchase with confidence that this quality product will last for years to come
Owners Manuals:
You may download a product owner's manual below:
**Please note, Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files


text:
This is what I want in heaven... words to become notes and conversations to be symphonies.
- Tina Turner, singer
Is there life after death? Many people would respond with a resounding
yes! It's not just faith that tells them that crossing over is not the end;
it's signs from loved ones who have died, messages that bring
solace and healing. Some describe having a near-death experience
in which they catch a glimpse of heaven.
Their inspiring stories strengthen the belief that a connection
exists between the here and the hereafter, that love never
dies but lasts for eternity.
These four friends traveled everywhere together. Could it be the same now, with one of them gone?
You'll be inspired as the popular vocalist sings of our shared longing for assurance that our departed loved ones are still with us.
Yes, angels are real, and people often see them as they are dying. Yes, people close to death see loved ones who have died before them...
A stroke left her hovering between life and the hereafter, but a familiar voice told her it was not yet her time.
So many stories of near-death experiences describe heaven, angels and music the exact same way...
Through Jessie's life and death, God showed us we could do anything he asked of us.
Twenty-eight men died when the freighter Daniel J. Morrell sank in Lake Huron; there was just one survivor. This is his story.
During his near-death experience, the man saw a white city so beautiful it took his breath away...
Ben Breedlove lived a rich, if brief, life, and in the video he made just before his death, he offered reassurance to those he left behind.
As she struggled to believe what was happening, Jesus walked over and placed his hands on top of hers.
In the days before her death, her children heard her talking to her daughter, her son and her husband in heaven...
Once again we are given evidence of the afterlife and hear of loved ones comforted by the unseen heart of our Creator...
She felt as if God himself had spoken to her and given peace to her worried heart...


text:
The organization is soliciting memberships from individuals for a fee of $100 a year to help support their efforts and to be part of a class action lawsuit against the United States Department of Agriculture.
The initial lawsuit that was settled only covered black farmers that farmed between 1981-1996 and who tried to secure a government loan during that period.
The suit has already been settled and the deadline to file expired on May 11, 2012.
The organization has already held informational meetings in Meridian and Hattiesburg, and a meeting was scheduled for West Point on Thursday.
The Black Farmers & Agriculturalist Association, Inc. currently has an "F" rating with the Better Business Bureau serving the MidSouth located in Memphis, Tenn.
BBB wants consumers to make sure they understand what they are signing up for.
"Joining an organization doesn't mean that you necessarily have a valid claim to a class action lawsuit," said John O'Hara President/CEO of BBB serving Mississippi
"We want people to do their research before they sign any paperwork and check the status of any class action lawsuit to make sure you meet the requirements."
Contact BBB serving Mississippi if you suspect fraud or for additional tips and alerts at 601-398-1700 or 800-987-8280.
Also visit our website at ms.bbb.org for information. Phishing emails pretend to be BBB complaints
For more than 100 years, Better Business Bureau has been helping consumers find businesses, brands and charities they can trust.
In 2012, consumers turned to BBB 124 million times for Business Reviews on more than 4.5 million companies and Charity Reports on 11,000 charities, all available for free at bbb.org.
The Council of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for 113 local, independent BBBs across the United States and Canada, as well as home to its national programs on dispute resolution and industry self-regulation.


text:
The 2009 Running Event
November 17th, 2009
The Running Event is the annual expo where all the major vendors and the running specialty retailers who sell their products meet see what's new and catch up. It's one of the few chance for running specialty accounts to see all the major players together in one location. The Running Event allows all of us to cover a great deal of ground in a short period of time. This year's event was held in Austin TX and it was the 3rd time I've attended.


text:
The chefs behind Cravings American Bistro please palates and eyes with elegant arrangements of hearty American and seafood fare, escorted to tables atop simple china. Begin a night of lively discussion and synchronized digestion with a choice of six appetizers, including lobster mac 'n' cheese smothered in truffle oil, jumbo broiled crab cakes swimming in sweet-chili aioli, and house-rubbed ribs glazed with a mango barbecue sauce. Seafaring entrees such as the tropical, pan-seared Island grouper and the spicy, fettuccine-laced shrimp Diablo occupy tables with sunken-treasure-finding tips before succumbing to the white noise of chewing. Ravenous carnivores can opt for a 12-ounce new york strip steak—a choice cut of Montana strip loin accented with fingerling potatoes and asparagus stalks that double as stylish stirring sticks for a date's martini.
There is always a lively spirit of creativity at The Sound Table, but it changes throughout the night. The upstairs dining room boasts a menu that "zigzags through global influences: Belgian-style frites, Oaxacan hanger steak with salsa verde, Chinese grilled ribs redolent of soy and chile," says Atlanta magazine, which placed restaurant on its list of the area's 50 Best Restaurants. However, the menu's capricious nature doesn't stop at the recipes, it also affects the availability. The selection changes frequently as the chefs incorporate new, seasonal ingredients. On the downstairs level, the bar is a bit more consistent, although still inventive. In addition to the international assortment of wine and beer, the bartenders mix drinks that Creative Loafing Atlanta hailed as "some of the best cocktails in the city." These shaken and stirred concoctions are separated into categories that range from bright & dry to strong, rich & strange, and they occasionally feature nontraditional ingredients such as pine liqueur or garam masala. Although the food and drinks help keep spirits high, it's the live music that transforms the two stories of exposed brickwork, booths made of wooden slats, and soft industrial lighting into a lively neighborhood dwelling. Typically starting around 11 p.m., an ever-rotating lineup of DJs and bands performs throughout the week, energizing the crowds with anything from the raw, percussive fusion of African and Latin jazz-funk to globally-influenced psychedelic.
Divan Restaurant & Hookah Lounge serves Persian-influenced Mediterranean feasts amid exotic artwork, plush pillows, and flowing curtains. Hooded lanterns cast a warm glow on murals depicting a sultan's court, colorful modern canvases, and tucked-away corners where diners share mezzes amid crimson cushions or chairs wrapped in silver cloth. As they dine upon dishes such as duck confit with black-currant relish and grilled lamb with pomegranate-mint demi-glace, guests enjoy the comforts of the hookah⎯a traditional water pipe that relaxes users with smoke that combines a touch of tobacco, sweet notes from fruit molasses, and a dash of wispy ghost.
As wispy tendrils of hookah haze dissipate overhead, diners clink glasses filled with drinks such as fruit-flavored martinis and sup on plates of blackened salmon, garlic-butter grilled shrimp, and molten chocolate cakes with hints of tarragon and raspberry sauce.
The aroma of brewing organic, fair-trade coffee from Brazil wafts through the air at 50th Street Cafe during breakfast and lunch. Behind the breakfast counter, cooks work to reinvent classic breakfast dishes. They flip pancakes made with cookie dough and drizzle them with chocolate or add fresh mozzarella and basil-pesto hollandaise to unorthodox omelets. Farm-fresh eggs and housemade hash browns, early-morning staples, arrive alongside less traditional panko-battered walleye fillets. The griddle sizzles like a knight in shining armor left in a hot car, laden with half-pound patties of Cattleman?s Selection ground beef, which end up on thick-cut sourdough toast with Old Smokehouse bacon and melted swiss cheese. That heat is also reflected in the bright hues of yellow tile and orange accents as well as whimsical calico-patterned carpets. The staff at 50th Street Cafe works to reduce its collective carbon footprint by using recyclable materials.
Nabbing the top spot in Jezebel Magazine?s Best of 2013 contest for best night club, Opera Nightclub presents old-fashioned red-curtain glamour. After cracking the dress code, VIPs can romp freely through all areas under the club?s 100-foot ceilings, including a VIP-only upstairs area with cozy private nooks. Cash in two drink tickets for a beer or a cocktail to delicately balance while finally perfecting the Super Bowl Shuffle, or take in the deck?s panoramic view of the city and its galactic ceiling. Opera?s crowd-charming DJs spin top 40 hits alongside genre-specific jams, catering to hip-hop hankerings and salsa appetites alike.


text:
Amy's Pick of the Day is an illustration from a children's book of three precious little kittens and an unnoticed mouse waiting for…what? The caption below the image says, "They're waiting for something, it's plain to see, I wonder what it could possibly be!"
We would love to see what you create. Send us images of your projects so that we may post them on our Facebook page. Please post your comments and feel free to email your project images to firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Processing Time - Orders typically ship in 2-5 business days. Transit via UPS Ground can take up to 6 business days. Braided and custom-made products may take 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.
Free Shipping to Contiguous United States - We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii or the Caribbean Islands at this time.
Oversized items - Orders that ship freight may take up to 2 weeks from shipment date to be delivered. You will be contacted by the trucking company to schedule a delivery appointment.
Shipping to Canada - Orders shipping to Canada will be subject to a 15% shipping surcharge fee. The shipping surcharge does not cover duties, customs, taxes or brokerage fees which may be charged to you by the shipping courier at time of delivery. At this time we are not shipping to Yukon and the Northwest Territories in Canada.
Pin It | Houzz |
Chandra Rugs Saket SAK Tan Rug
Item #: 217SAK3701-P Add to Wishlist
Description: The Saket collection is made up of two distinctive styles of rug. Natural flat weave reversible jute rugs offer functionality and simple beauty. Similarly refined, the flat weave leather rugs offer simple elegance at a very affordable price.
- Collection: Saket
- Brand: Chandra Rugs
- Material: 100% Jute
- Weave: Flatweave
- Styles: Contemporary Rugs Solid & Striped Rugs
- Origin: India
- Available in the following sizes: 2' x 3', 3' 6'' x 5' 6'', 5' x 7' 6'', 7' 9'' x 10' 6'', 9' x 13', 7' 9" Round and 2' 6'' x 7' 6''
The rug pictured was NOT the rug that was shipped to me. The one I received did not have tassels on it and of course it was not the same color as the one pictured either. What I did receive was a very thick (1/2+ inch) large braid mat that would be better used on the porch, that is if I could open the door without it bunching up and shedding grit every time I stepped on it.
RECOMMENDED: No, I would not recommend this to a friend.These are great utility rugs. I bought 2 small ones and use one under my "doggie" door where my dog comes in the house from outside and the other one in my kitchen by the secondary sink. They are great for this purpose. I wanted to use one inside my back door. However, these rugs are too thick to use at a doorway as you cannot open/close the door over them. I'm pleased with my purchase and especially with the service/quick shipping of RugsUSA!!
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.The rug is much chunkier than pictured. I loved the rug just wished it was a thinner rug. The outside edge of the rug is very thick. I was worried my kids would trip over the edge.
Chandra Rugs
Tradition, heritage and contemporary design, seamlessly meld into vibrant, modern rug art produced by the finest artisans Bhadohi, India has to offer. Months of crafting, utilizing simple time-proven technologies, handed down through generations of family craftsmanship, these masterfully woven area rugs display a true culture of rug crafting. Connecting extensive fields of research to the mold, Chandra Rugs and the reliable, creative artisans of Bhadohi work together in a dedicated cohesion to bring these traditional, contemporary hand-crafted Indian rug masterpieces to the forefront of the room and floor accessory industry. Chandra Rugs is proud to extend these amazing works of art into today's focused, evolving area rug market.
Fill out the information below.


text:
For those of you who are not on Twitter (first of all, congratulations on actually having a life) things get a little crazy around the Trade Deadline. It's very, very easy to start a rumor over there and significantly harder to prove whether or not it's true. Also, us news-starved fans really want to believe that every Josh-Hamilton-to-the-Giants-for-a-minor-league-second-baseman rumor is true even if we know, not even that deep down, that it's most definitely not.
So last night, the sports director for KPIX TV which is, apparently, our local CBS affiliate, tweeted that he had a source confirming a Hunter Pence to the Giants deal. CSN's Andrew Baggarly retweeted it and the rest is history. Long story short, it appears that the story has no truth to it and no one was even sure, for a while, that the original Twitter account was legitimately connected to KPIX. It seems that the account was real, just the news was not, but the whole thing was infinitely confusing.
Looks legit, no?
It was also a bad cap to an even worse weekend for the Giants fandom. Being swept by the Dodgers is always bad, but at home, in the end of July, with a slim division lead is seriously pretty terrible. It's also a matter of being so close to the Trade Deadline, I think, because this series is not indicative of the Giants in general, but this is a moment when everyone wants to gauge their team – the strengths, the weaknesses. Ideally, we'd look back over the whole season and get a sense of where we are and who we are, but the world is not ideal and the microscope naturally falls on what' s happening right this moment. With so much up in the air and Pablo Sandoval and Hector Sanchez injured (by the way, my view on the impact of Sanchez being on the DL has morphed, because the repercussions have made it a bigger deal than I expected), it's hard not to feel like the team has to do loads, right this moment.
Which is why "waivers" is rapidly becoming my new favorite word. Because the Trade Deadline isn't the be all end all, remember?
Also, just like your Facebook friend who says her life is absolutely awesome, your Twitter friend who says the Giants are absolutely trading for completely-awesome player might just be lying. Or misinformed. But probably lying, because we're baseball fans and we're pessimists.
My advice is to get a hobby like tending goldfish or basket-weaving because this is kind of insanity-inducing if you get too into it. Goldfish, on the other hand, are lovely little creatures who are not concerned with CBAs and ownership approval.
Diamond Girl


text:
The Nolans Tickets
Find the The Nolans tickets you're looking for on viagogo, the world's largest ticket marketplace. Select an event to view the range of tickets available or view the The Nolans tour on a map to find an event near you. You can also sell your spare The Nolans Concert Tickets on viagogo, and listing tickets is free. All The Nolans tickets are covered by the viagogo Ticket guarantee!
The Nolans
Sign up for The Nolans Ticket Alerts
Sign up here for information on upcoming onsale dates, times and venue information. Be the first to know when The Nolans tickets go on sale
The Nolans Tour Dates and Tickets
Buy or sell your The Nolans tour tickets at viagogo. You can also sign up for Ticket Alerts above to stay informed about new and upcoming The Nolans tour dates. If you have any questions about using viagogo, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
viagogo is your online ticket marketplace for concert tickets, sports tickets and theatre tickets.


text:
Owners and operators of electric utility steam generating units (EGU) are reminded of an upcoming deadline for submittal of an initial notification for the federal air toxics standards for coal and oil fired EGUs.
On February 16, 2012, EPA finalized the NESHAP for Coal and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (40 CFR 63 Subpart UUUUU, also called the "Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS)" or "Utility NESHAP").
The Utility NESHAP applies to all facilities that own or operate a coal-fired EGU or an oil-fired EGU, as defined in the federal rule (40 CFR 63.10042), regardless of whether the facility is a major source or an area source of HAP emissions. This rule does not apply to natural gas-fired EGU.
Facilities with existing EGU (construction of EGU commenced on or before May 3, 2011) that are subject to the federal rule are required to submit an initial notification to EPA no later than August 14, 2012. More information on this rule, including an example initial notification form, is available on EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/utility/utilitypg.html
On August 2, 2012, EPA issued a stay on the federal rule requirements that apply to new EGU (construction or reconstruction of EGU commenced after May 3, 2011). This stay does not affect the requirements for existing EGU.
At this time, Iowa has not adopted the Utility NESHAP. Because the state has not adopted the Utility NESHAP, facilities are required to send their initial notifications to EPA Region VII. Since Iowa may adopt this NESHAP in the future, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is requesting as a courtesy that facilities also send copies of any notifications to the DNR. The DNR plans to seek stakeholder input on adopting this NESHAP.
Addresses for submitting initial notifications:
EPA Region VII Director, Air and Waste Management Division 901 N. 5th Street Kansas City, KS 66101
NESHAP Coordinator Iowa Department of Natural Resources 7900 Hickman, Suite 1 Windsor Heights, IA 50324
For general questions, please contact Diane Brockshus (Email: firstname.lastname@example.com or phone: 515-281-4801) or Christine Paulson (Email: email@example.com or phone: 515-242-5154).
This list serve article is intended for consultants, industries, environmental groups, general public, and other entities regulated under the Clean Air Act. It was written by the DNR Air Quality Bureau to share regulatory news, program updates and technical guidance.


text:
Craig W. Colville MD, FACS
About the Practice
Practice Philosophy
Dr. Colville makes it his priority to provide his patients results at the highest standard of health and beauty in a professional and confidential environment. His meticulous and comprehensive approach includes the right education in order to ensure that your surgical plan is right for you. Dr. Colville welcomes the chance to work with you to achieve your desired outcomes.
Practice Specialization
Body Contouring
Arm Lift
Body Contouring after Major Weight Loss
Buttock Lift
Laser Hair Removal
Lower Body Lift
Thigh Lift
Breast Contouring
Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation Revision
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Lift
Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy
Breast Reduction
Breast Reduction for Men (Gynecomastia)
Chemical Peel
Chin Surgery
Endoscopic Brow Lift
Eyelid Surgery
Laser Resurfacing / Skin Rejuvenation
Lip Augmentation / Enhancement
Permanent Makeup
Belotero Balance
Background & Certification
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1992
American Board of Surgery, 1989
Professional Background
Craig Colville attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and graduated with honors. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at Indiana University Medical Center. He completed his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery, also at Indiana University Medical Center. Dr. Colville has completed extensive training in laser surgery, cosmetic surgery and cosmetic endoscopic surgery.
Publications and Presentations
Dr. Colville has presented at numerous national annual meetings including The Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists and The American-Brazilian Aesthetic meeting.
Dr. Colville is a speaker for the Juvéderm® Injectable Gel Roundtable Program and serves as a trainer for injectable cosmetic procedures such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvéderm® Injectable Gel, as well as the all new Natrelle 410 Breast Implants.
Affiliations & Memberships
Hospital Affiliations
The Toledo Hospital, Flower Hospital, Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Fulton County Health Center, St. Luke's Hospital, St. Anne's Mercy Hospital, UTMC (University of Toledo Medical Center),Bay Park Hospital, Wildwood Medical Center & Parkway Surgical Center
Society Memberships
Dr. Colville is a member of NOVO, the National Council of Leaders in Breast Aesthetics. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.) and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, as well as the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is a board member of The Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists (S.P.S.S.C.S.).
Staff & Facilities
Computer Imaging
Vectra®xt 3D Imaging Solutions System for your breast, body and face
Skin Care Products
Dermalogica, Elta MD Sun Care,iS Clinical, MyBody, Obagi Medical Products, PCA Skin, SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica
Languages Spoken
Payment Options
Consultation fees are due in advance, in order to schedule your appointment. Surgical procedure payments must be made in advance of surgery. Most credit cards are accepted, as well as Care Credit. Contact Dr. Colville's office for complete information.
Craig W. Colville MD, FACS
2865 N. Reynolds Road,
Suite 250, Toledo, OH, 43615,


text:
Recommended Just For You
Customer Raves & Reviews
Classic Allure Christening Invitation Cards The pictures on the invitations came out perfectly. Great colors. Would recommend it.
Wonderful, as always!
Classic Allure Christening Invitation Cards I used MagnetStreet 3 years ago for my Save-the-Date magnets. I was so impressed that I chose MagnetStreet for my wedding invitations. So, when I needed an invitation for my infant's dedication, I chose them again! With MagnetStreet, I am able to customize all of the wording and can create any color scheme I need to match the colors in my photos. If I have an idea, but can't get it how I want online, I just call them and talk to a person designing the card! Extremely personable. The linen is a great option! Very good quality!


text:
10 Sept 51 Hello Little lady- Again I wonder if I don't at least owe you one letter more, I can report tonight that the eleven silk scarfs going in the mail tomorrow or next day totals 60 sent. I also saw a couple of the filmy kind for more formal wear. I thought you might know what to do with them. The local store brought these out. The handkerchiefs possibly will not turn out as well. The only thin I see is a bit large and of an unusual pattern, if I have some doubts I hope that you don't. The Bishopric sent a nice letter, yesterday I received it. Makes it seem like home. and when I see the scented sandalwood Japanese fans for .504 it is tempting. To send one along for each little lady. You remember the scented wood animals from India, the fans are made of this same wood. For the men maybe a set of chop sticks would be useful but probably only a joke actually. There may be some thing nice I can air mail home to get it to you soon. This would be easier with silk as it is very light. Making the most of the minutes I have to write tonight it seems this should get funnier as it goes along, but it also would have to be oftener if it is funny, so I guess it will have to be oftener first and funnier next. Anyway every time I hear something about getting caught in the draft somebody shoots off a gun and I can't hear that old joke about the draft board. or administrative assistant for the Squadron Commander. Will be handling the job by myself soon, have been working under the man I replace to learn a few pointers. I am sorry I have not been able to gain any satisfaction from Hart about his daughters' care. Perhaps you will be able to begin some course of action to clear it up as I can see so little help from his direction. His plan to have his brother write and accept her in his family is the best if it will only work out. Perhaps now you will have heard something before I do and I would be very thankful if you do. We have a lot of decorative items in these shops over here that seem to be popular here but I fear are rather useless, so I only look for things worthwhile, I think that will be what you would want. If you could only see how hard these people struggle to make a living, and seem to barely exist. It would be quite a sight for you to see. The days are so busy for me that days go by quickly and that is good as the days are being counted at home and here, too. So the shorter the better. I hope Elizabeth can be patient now for a while more and the waiting will be finished. So bye now our I'll write again soon, Love Don M/Sgt Donnell B. Stewart, AF 6534613 4th Maint Sq., 4th Mt S Gp, Box 199, APO 994, c/o PM, S. F. Calif. Mrs. Elizabeth Dee Shaw 1447- Washington Blvd Ogden Utah U. S. A.
Click tabs to swap between content that is broken into logical sections.


text:
26.Jan 2015
Identical twins Bill and Tom Kaulitz were not even twelve years old when they formed their band in Magdeburg in 2001. Four years later Tokio Hotel had their first number one hit in Germany – with the song Durch den Monsun.
Germany is not the only country where Tokio Hotel are teen heartthrobs. The band's singles, albums and DVDs have won gold and platinum in more than ten countries, from Hungary to Portugal and from Argentina to Russia. Tokio Hotel have been especially successful in France, where learning German suddenly became much more fun. In 2009 their third album Humanoid was simultaneously released in German and English – and promptly shot into the USA charts as well.
Using our interactive travel planner you can put together your own personalised route through Destination Germany, incorporating all the important information you'll need along the way. It couldn't be easier:
Add your favourites here. Save, sort, share and print your selection and plan your entire trip to Germany.
0 favourites selected
What travellers from around the world are saying
1000 e 1 passagemEm Neustadt tem a Kunsthofphpassage, que é uma passagem incrível. Ela tem vários prédios "temáticos". O azul por exemplo quando chove, a água nos canos vira música. Fora os prédios, ainda tem várias lojas bacanas e cafés charmosos para você aproveitar. #youngDresden #mustsees #shopping #cafés
read more »Albertinum: um museu de arte moderna de 125 anos, que foi reaberto em 2010, após uma reforma de 51 milhões de euros. A coleção de retratos começa com um dos pintores alemães mais românticos, Caspar David Friedrich, e termina com seu artista vivo mais famoso, Gerhard Richter, sendo que ambos passaram a infância em Dresden. Você vai encontrar desde a Bailarina de Degas, a Monet, Manet, Rodin, Van Gogh. A entrada Vista 10€
read more »Zwinger Palace
O Chateau de Versailles de DresdenO Zwinger Palace é um dos melhores exemplos da arquitetura barroca tardia na Alemanha. Construído entre 1710 e 1728 pelo arquiteto Pöppelmann, o Palácio Zwinger foi usado para grandes festas e torneios. Hoje, o complexo barroco de pavilhões, galerias e pátios interiores é a casa de grandes museus e obras. A Madonna Sistina de Rafael você encontrará lá. O acervo de Porcelana tambem é belíssimo. O Arsenal também é muito interessante se você curte trajes e armas. Se você não quiser entrar em nenhum museu, vá pelo menos para andar pelos jardins e admirar o "Kronentor", que é o portão com a coroa.
read more »Asisi Panometer
Deesden : 1945Setenta anos depois do bombardeio de Dresden, na Segunda Guerra Mundial, um panorama de 360 graus que mostra a cidade destruída foi revelado na cidade. O artista Yadegar Asisi criou uma imagem circular de 100 metros de largura e 30 metros de altura que mostra Dresden após os devastadores ataques aéreos dos aliados. Entre 13-15 fevereiro de 1945, apenas alguns meses antes do fim da guerra, os bombardeiros britânicos e norte-americanos destruíram mais de 90 por cento do centro histórico da cidade, matando cerca de 25.000 pessoas. Mais de 3.900 toneladas de bombas de alto poder explosivo e dispositivos incendiários dizimaram marcos importantes do barroco em uma cidade que é considerada "a Florença do Elba". O panorama, Dresden: 1945, fica aberto de 24 de Janeiro à 31 de maio de 2015, no gasômetro Panometer. http://www.asisi.de/en/panoramas/dresden-1945/photo-gallery.html
read more »Frauenkirche - Church of Our Lady
A Lady de DresdenA Igreja da Nossa Senhora de Dresden é um espetáculo de linda. É a igreja que vai te impactar no primeiro minuto que você entrar e ver uma igreja branca, super luminada. Se há um lugar cuja história pode mover-lo às lágrimas, será n'a Igreja de Nossa Senhora. Durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial, a igreja foi bombardeada e ficou em escombros até 1994, quando um programa de restauração foi iniciado. Hoje, é um lembrete dos dias antes da guerra e um dos lugares que você vai ter uma história imparcial sobre a Segunda Guerra Mundial.
read more »Christmas Markets in Cologne
Christmas in GermanyChristmas may be over, but 11 months from now the season will be upon us and you should spend 2015 in Germany! Why? The Christmas season is in Germany is like no other. There is no other place in the world where you can experience countless, and famous, Christmas markets that will without a doubt, put you in the holiday spirit. While the markets are open all day, it's best to visit at night. Many towns across Germany have decorated the streets and market squares with evergreen-lined stalls, twinkling lights and religious (and not so religious) statues to kick off the holiday season as festively as possible. If you are a foreigner in Germany at this time of year, it's difficult to miss home when Germany puts on an excellent show at Christmas time. No matter what German city you are in, you can find families and friends of all ages, walking around shopping for unique and traditional gifts, sipping on mulled wine and indulging in delicious German food. You will hear laughter amongst the Christmas carols that will make you forget about your toes and fingers tingling from the cold temperature at this time of year. It's truly a traditional delight for all of the senses. No trip to the German Christmas markets is complete without trying a class of glühwein, which is a combinations of red wine, spices and sugar. This traditional drink will keep you cozy and happy. Hungry? No problem! There are many stalls that sell traditional German Christmas Market food and snacks for you to enjoy such as bratwurst, mutzen, schmachtlappen and reibekuchen. In a world where Christmas present shopping consists of the latest technology and thoughtless gift certificates, it's nice to be able to find traditional hand carved gifts at several stalls. Not to mention, mountains of oranges and nuts, the original gift that St. Nicholas gave to people hundreds of years ago at this time of year. While many countries around the world celebrate Christmas, no other place does it like Germany. So, if you feel that this time of year has been lacking in holiday spirit, take a trip over to this European country and be reminded what Christmas time is all about.
read more »Visiting a co-ed spa was a foreign concept to me, being born and raised in Canada. Nudity in my culture is reserved for your own home where some have issues looking at themselves in the mirror. The gym change room is another publicly acceptable nude room, many of us have mastered the art of undressing by using a towel without exposing our private parts. My wife, Kristen, and I walked into that spa and let go of our Canadian mentalities. I undressed in the co-ed change room next to a woman in her 60s. She had kind eyes, a warm smile and no knowledge of nude shame as she stripped down without embarrassment. Kristen and I entered the spa, dropped our towels and were liberated, free for all to gaze upon! There were adults of all ages and body type, casually conversing as if being nude was more comfortable than being clothed. I had to constantly remind myself that people are not judgemental of bodies here, something I have never experienced in North America. Nudity is very much a part of the culture here. This German spa was the first place I have experienced harmony and equality among class, age, sex. Nobody knows whether you walked in with an Armani suit or a ripped t-shirt, you are all equal, beautiful and free. I immediately felt unjudged and part of the community. The architecture and decor of the spa was heavenly. Stone tiles lead the way to a large open room with lounging chairs and a marble swimming pool. The ambiance is zen, with only the sound of calm conversations and light background music. Buddha heads, candles, bamboo designs and waterfalls decorate the many rooms with relaxation and beauty. The outdoor rooftop contained hot tubs and saunas to keep you warm and steamy as well as cold pools and a bucket of snow used to cool your body down before jumping back into the hot tub. I left with my body relaxed, my skin clean, and my mind at peace. I learned that the human body is a beautiful gift which should be appreciated and accepted. Nudity is our original state and should be more widely accepted.
read more »Herrenhauser Gärten Grotto
Niki the St.-Phalle at her bestA couple of years ago a very wealthy friend of mine, who owns an work of art by French artist Niki de St.-Phalle, told me included Hannover in a trip to Europe just to see Nikki's art in town. I had totally forgotten this until I came to Hannover and found out that Niki's works are all over the place. There are three Nanas in the Sculpture Mile downtown and an ancient grotto at the Herrenhauser Gardens was redone by Niki, who filled with her Nanas, a colorful Ganesha and a myriad of kaleidoscopic mirrors. Before her death, she donated her private collection to Hannover's Sprengel Museum, and will appear in the new wing due to open late in 2016.
read more »


text:
Rider's text - "While Riders [...] is in your deck, it meets the criteria to be found by any search effect."
Legacy's text - "Dominence: Pay 3 gold to search your deck for a location card with printed cost 2 or lower, and put that card into play. Then shuffle your deck."
So "search your deck for a location card with printed cost 2 or lower" is the search effect that the Riders satisfy, despite the cost restriction. Since the rest of the Legacy's text only refers to "that card", I see know reason why I couldn't put the Riders directly into play using this event card. And doubley so if I had Rickon in play to copy the effect.
Any disputes on this?


text:
(10-23-2012 12:20 PM)greekgoony Wrote: offer sent. anyone else?
(10-23-2012 01:15 PM)scott23hitman Wrote: I like the Hughes if you see anything......
(10-23-2012 01:22 PM)hitmancollectibles Wrote: Interested in Sisler and Cano... Not a lot of baseball veteran/hof autos left though!
(10-23-2012 01:28 PM)Neifert Wrote: I like that Cespedes but not sure i have anything of your liking. Give me a look.
(10-23-2012 02:02 PM)RTusk40 Wrote: Let me know if you see anything for the Ryan auto and PM me if you do. Thanks http://s1291.photobucket.com/albums/b548/RTusk40/
(10-23-2012 08:30 PM)roger rabbit Wrote: I have autos of Lou Brock, Schmidt, Gibson, Kaline or Larkin that I could potentially move in a deal for Verlander. Need any of those lads?
(10-24-2012 12:22 AM)petillo64 Wrote: Check me for the Cespedes please!


text:
BioMedUSA - The Center for Sharing of Biological Research Materials
Welcome to BioMedUSA the exclusive internet platform for sharing of Biological Research Materials.
We invite scientists and research institutions from life sciences and biomedical research disciplines to use our free platform to offer and find in our listings the available, ready to share Biological Research Materials and ready to license Biological Materials. We serve as a center for sharing of Biological Research Materials with entirely free access for scientists at academic and other non-profit research institutions, as well as for the commercial biomedical institutions.
Our service provides several free benefits including :
- Free promotion of Biological Research Materials offered to share by the Provider scientists and institutions.
- Ability for the Provider scientists to receive reimbursement of the costs of shared Biological Research Material samples from the Recipients.
- Free of charge advertising of the ready to license Biological Materials, and free of charge recruitment of customers for partnering research institutions and their licensing offices.
- Free full access to our database and listings of available Biological Research Materials for interested parties from non-profit research institutions, as well as from biomedical businesses.
- Fostering recognition of the Provider scientist work, resulting in more citations of their publications and promotion of new research collaborations.
Provide Biological Research Materials to Share
- Use our simple form to list your available to share Biological Research Materials.
- You may indicate the value of your shared Biological Material sample that you would like to get reimbursed from recipients.
- Parties interested in ordering your Biological Material will contact you directly through our online Provider contact form.
- Thanks to our free platform you can enjoy increased recognition of your work, get more publication citations, and open new collaboration opportunities.
Find Ready to Share Biological Materials
- Find in our listings the Biological Research Materials you require.
- Contact the Provider directly from our convenient website form to order a sample of the Biological Material you need.
- Receive the requested Biological Research Material and enjoy the advantage of a substantial research time saving by not reinventing the tools that are already available.
- Thanks to our free platform get quick start to your valuable research experiments and find new collaboration opportunities.
Wanted Biological Research Materials
- If you cannot find in our listings the Biological Materials that you need – post them to the appropriate category of Wanted Biological Research Materials in our platform.
- Chances are somebody else already has created them for own experiments and might be willing to share them with you.
- Chances are you can save substantial research time by not reinventing the tools that might already be available.
- Thanks to our free platform you have a great chance to get a quick start to your valuable research experiments and to find new collaboration opportunities.
Ready to License Biological Materials
- We invite all non-profit and for-profit institutions to list their ready to license Biological Materials using our simple web form.
- License Providers get the advantage of efficient advertising of their available to license Materials to the global biomedical research and commerce communities free of charge.
- Our free platform presents a unique advantage of cumulative information on the ready to license Biological Materials.
- Thanks to our free platform no longer have the license seekers to browse zillions of institutional websites in time consuming and ineffective search for the available to license Biological Materials.