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We've been living in a society that strives to be "risk-free," safety net under safety net. Some things are beyond the grasp of vulnerable human control. Don't mess with Mother Nature! Someone's smiling all the way to the bank. Hey, God isn't finished with me yet! Who fired that shot? Cooks must wear hairnets.
Don't look, Ethel! Latch the windows and bar the door! The secret to a long and uneventful life is "don't eat, drink or marry." Don't lug your excess baggage around forever- the trauma of that botched haircut as an adolescent, that rash that wouldn't go away, or wearing cousin Henry's hand-me-downs (not pretty on a girl).
No matter the precautions or grand plans of attack and resistance, something is out there lurking in the shadows. ODDS ARE: An enema will never be pleasant. A chocoholic is usually afflicted for life. Telemarketers will continue to invade one's duff time. A redneck will always attend his family reunions to meet girls. Bad hair days and hangnails are universal conundrums.
"Song sung blue, everybody knows one," Neil Diamond confronts whiners. Enough prattle. Recently, I've read articles as disturbing as they are informative. Medical practices fall under the heading "the good, the bad, and the ugly." Up front, I receive thoughtful personalized medical care from my primary caregiver Lisa Nutter, at the Lewiston Clinic.
Reports from recent Blue Cross & Blue Shield newsletters urge medical patients to "pay attention." "As many as 98,000 people die in hospitals each year as a result of medical errors, making it the fifth leading cause of death in America." "More people die as a result of medical errors than from motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer or AIDS."
"Up to 86% of the one million medication errors each year could be prevented by use of a computerized physician prescription entry system." "A single preventable adverse drug event adds an average of $4,700 to the cost of that patient's care." "The amount spent on prescription drugs increased from $61 billion in 1995, to nearly $122 billion in 2000."
It seems we are treating far more than we're curing. The average life expectancy (78 years compared to 54 years in 1920) means "people over 65 have drug costs that are 2.3 times greater than those under 65." So much for the golden years! Drug companies are investing billions in research, development, and advertising, which prompts people to demand popular brands when, in fact, the generic brands are just as safe and effective.
Employers are concerned about rising costs of employee health benefits. Health care spending today has jumped to "79% for prescription drugs alone, compared to 28% for overall health care." "Established pharmaceutical companies have consistently reaped returns of 19% to 24% per quarter, compared to .09% for the automotive industry."
The cost of prescription drugs could be reduced by $8-$10 billion a year with generic alternatives, without all the brand-name hype.
Now that I've totally depressed you, the bright side is that you have the right to make well-informed choices, of clinics and physicians, generic prescription drugs...and a great deal can be said for natural and holistic treatments and healthy eating habits. The way I see it is "BUYER BE AWARE!"
We can always laugh in spite of all this drudgery, we diehard Americans. "Put on a happy face!" "Optimism" comes from the Latin optimus, meaning "the best." If you wish to live "risk-free," smile and settle for "fresh squeezed," "organically grown," Depends, denture adhesive, and a good lawyer.
Novelist James Branch Cabell tells it like it is: "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true." I believe the key word here is "LIVE," whatever the cost...it's human nature.
Take charge of your own health (and tell clean jokes, change your underwear daily, and don't share toothpicks). Be well.

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Sales of Girl Scout Cookies Drop
Is this evidence of an impending recession?
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Follow @Work_It_MomAs my husband reaches for the last cookie in our coveted box of Thin Mints, I tell him: "Hey, did you hear that the sales of Girl Scout cookies has gone down for the first time in decades? More evidence of the impending recession."
"No way. There's no recession and the only reason for a drop in sales of Girl Scout cookies is that there are not enough cookies in the box to justify the price!" he answers resolutely, as he throws the box into the overflowing garbage.
It sure feels like a recession to me, and most economists I think would tend to agree with me -- not my husband! When GDP (gross domestic product) slows, unemployment increases, housing prices decline, and businesses stop expanding, it's the start of a recession.
Consumer spending (which is 75 percent of the GDP) is slowing in most categories, but especially in those related to the home, such as furniture, electronics, and even Girl Scout cookies! The drop in consumer spending can be attributed mostly to consumers feeling the pressure of increasing prices in food and energy costs, a weakening job market, and a decline in home and other asset values, such as our investment portfolios. How can we justify spending extra when we see the value of our homes and other portfolios shrink by 10 to 20 percent?
The current economic slowdown can be attributed in part to the Subprime Mortgage Crisis and the housing market decline. Home values have fallen approximately 10 percent and could fall another 5 to 10 percent. This affects your home equity. When home equity falls, it affects your wealth -- my husband argues that this is true only if you sell your house at this time but, for me, even if we don't sell our house I feel less wealthy and less inclined to spend on discretionary items.
Falling home prices and increasing foreclosures create a vicious cycle: The more prices fall, the less likely it is that borrowers can use home equity to refinance into a new more affordable loan, which leads to more defaults. Then, as foreclosure rise, housing inventory increases and further depresses prices.
In an attempt to revive the economy and ease the credit crunch, the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates. In normal times, this would have helped with refinancing our home or getting a better mortgage. But right now, lenders have become reluctant to lend out of fear -- which has been leading to more rate cuts. The risk of these continued rate cuts, however, is inflation, which means higher prices are passed onto the consumer.
Next time my husband grabs for the Girl Scout cookies, I'm going to steal the box from his hand -- not just because of the calories, but because in this economic climate. We've got to make those things last!
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Yeah. When the girls outside my supermarket give me the cookie pitch I can honestly say I don't have enough cash. LOL. Seriously, it's a good thing because I just pig out on them anyway.
Flag as inappropriate Posted by Diane on 28th March 2008
lol i think it's both! $3.50 for a box of GS cookies is crazy! plus when you open it and the packaging reveals almost nothing? heart breaking! Apparently Samoas (those caramel coconut ones) are like $.25 each! the shortbread ones are the best deal at about $.05 each ;) (my cousin is a GS and did a school project on the history of GS Cookies).
that said - the economy scares me and i totally have my head in the sand about it *sigh*Flag as inappropriate Posted by Kate on 27th March 2008


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I would like to make my first moss terrarium and I found a medium size bag of Reindeer Moss at the store. I am not the most educated person when it comes to moss. Is there a way the separate reindeer moss will grow if I put it in my terrarium? I hope this makes sense. I had heard that with moss, you can (if removed properly) re-grow it. |
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Assuming the moss you picked up was a bag of dried moss? Whether the moss will "regrow" will depend on if it has any viable spores from that moss as well as your also providing proper growing conditions (different mosses can have very different growing requirements). Never having tried reindeer moss before, I can unfortunately only suggest you Google for what its cultural conditions are. |
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text: Katie John Prevails in Subsistence Fight Katie John Prevails in Subsistence Fight "The State of Alaska will not appeal the Katie John case to the United States Supreme Court." With those words, Governor Tony Knowles of Alaska greeted Katie John by telephone on the morning of August 27, 2001. He went on to tell her "...that from this time on, the State will do everything we can to protect her subsistence rights." A few weeks before making his decision, Governor Knowles traveled to the headwaters of the Copper River to meet personally with subsistence plaintiff Katie John, an 86 year old mother of 14 children and adopted children, with more than 150 grand children, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. As they sat near a stream where Katie Johns father and mother subsistence fished to feed their family, Governor Knowles heard a simple but compelling message. "Katie John said she only wants to protect her right to subsistence so she can raise and provide for her family the best way she knows how, in the way taught by her parents and earlier generations." Upon his return, the Governor revealed "...I learned more that day than is written in all the boxes of legal briefs in this long lasting court battle. I understand the strength, care and values that subsistence gives to Katie Johns family, and to the thousands of similar families from Metlakatla to Bethel, to Norvik to Ft. Yukon to Barrow. I know - we all know - that what Katie John does is not wrong. It is right - right for her, right for her family, right for the village." He acknowledged that the State of Alaska has not been protecting the basic right of rural Alaskans to provide for themselves and their families. On notification of the Governors decision, NARF staff attorney and Katie Johns attorney Heather Kendall-Miller stated that "...The Governor has recognized that the State has to meet its obligation to protect subsistence...It cant hide behind the argument of states rights any longer." Katie John, more than any other subsistence case that had been pending before State or Federal court in Alaska, exemplifies the contentious battle being waged between federal, tribal and state interests over jurisdiction of Native fishing rights. NARF has been at the forefront of this battle for 17 years now. Earlier this year on May 7, 2001 the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in favor of protecting Alaska Native subsistence rights. The court held that "the [1995] judgment rendered by the prior panel and adopted by the district court should not be disturbed or altered by the en banc court." This decision is but the latest in a series upholding Katie Johns fishing rights. The case received a favorable ruling in 1995 when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of two Athabaskan elders, Katie John and Doris Charles, long time Native American Rights Fund (NARF) clients who were denied their right to subsistence fishing by the State of Alaska and the federal government. The Ninth Circuit held that the federal government has the obligation to provide subsistence fishing priority on all navigable waters in Alaska in which the United States has a federally reserved water right. The Court instructed the Departments of Interior and Agriculture to identify those waters for the purpose of implementing federal, rather than state regulation of subsistence activities. In July 2000, the State of Alaska was granted rehearing by the full panel of Ninth Circuit judges following entry of final judgment in the Alaska federal district court. NARF staff attorney Heather Kendall-Miller and co-counsel William E. Caldwell argued the case on December 20, 2000. Three of the 11 judges who heard the en banc appeal concurred and would have adopted the district courts more expansive reasoning and extended the priority for subsistence fisheries to all navigable waters in Alaska. Three other judges would have reversed the prior decision and upheld State jurisdiction over all navigable waters in the State. John Echohawk, the Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund, was pleased with the Ninth Circuits decision. John said, "The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 made it clear that the federal government would step in to protect subsistence fishing as traditionally practiced by rural Alaskans." This is the impetus of NARFs involvement to see that justice is afforded the Alaska Native people. In urging Governor Knowles not to appeal the Ninth Circuits opinion, NARF Board member and Chairman of the Alaska Inter-Tribal Council Mike Williams stated that "...Both sides in the Katie John case face substantial risk in any further appeal because either side could lose everything. The state risks losing management authority over all navigable water, while rural subsistence users risk losing virtually all federal protections for subsistence fisheries." Arthur Lake, President of the Association of Village Council Presidents Inc., added that if the Supreme Court should reverse the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision, "...Our people would increasingly be forced into civil disobedience, just to maintain our way of life as we have since time immemorial...and the Native peoples of Alaska would forever recognize the state as a mortal enemy, bent on destroying our cultures and our way of life." The State of Alaska had 90 days to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. On August 6, just one day before the deadline, the State of Alaska received a 60-day extension by the U.S. Supreme Court. Governor Tony Knowles of Alaska requested the extension to allow time to organize a summit to bring 42 key leaders from all walks of life together to form recommendations on the best course of action to accomplish three goals: to regain state management of fish and game on federal lands; protect subsistence; and, unite urban and rural Alaskans. As a result of this summit, a declaration was issued declaring that "...subsistence is integral to the lives and essential to the survival of Alaska Native peoples and communities. The subsistence way of life for Alaska Natives and rural Alaskans is a unique and important Alaska value that must be protected by our state government. The Legislature shall adopt a constitutional amendment guaranteeing a rural subsistence priority for use of Alaskas fish and game resources." In 1984, NARF opened a new office in Alaska. NARFs work for the most part would be consumed by advocating for and protecting the tribal sovereignty and subsistence rights of Alaska Natives. "The word subsistence reminds most Americans of dirt-poor farmers, scratching a hard living from marginal land. In Alaska, however, subsistence means hunting, fishing, and gathering. More than that, it means a way of life that far from being marginal fulfills spiritual as well as economic needs." (T.Berger, Village Journey) The subsistence way of life is essential for the physical and cultural survival of Alaska Natives. Most of the two hundred small Native villages in Alaska are located on or near the shores of a river or a lake, or located on the coast of the North Pacific or Arctic Ocean. The proximity to water is no accident and reflects the dependence of Natives on the harvest of fish stocks for sustenance and the basis of their traditional way of life. In many Native villages fresh meat, fish and produce are unavailable except through the subsistence harvest. Consequently, rural residents harvest 34-40 million pounds of food annually for subsistence uses and most of that harvest is fish approximately 60% according to Alaska Department of Fish and Game statistics. As important as Native hunting and fishing rights are to Alaska Natives physical, economic, traditional, and cultural existence, the State of Alaska has been and continues to be reluctant to recognize the importance of the subsistence way of life. The State views subsistence as nothing more than a taking of a natural resource, and as something that all citizens of the state should be entitled to engage in on an equal opportunity basis with little distinction between sport and trophy hunting and subsistence needs. Unlike tribes in the contiguous 48 states, Native hunting and fishing rights in Alaska were never recognized through treaty. The treaty making period ended in 1871 and thus had long since passed by the time Congress finally got around to dealing with the aboriginal claims of Alaska Natives. It wasnt until 1971 that Congress extinguished aboriginal claims to lands in Alaska through the Alaska Native Land Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). ANCSA set aside 44 million acres of land to be deeded in fee title to newly created Native corporations, and provided for a cash settlement of nearly $1 billion dollars. ANCSA also extinguished aboriginal hunting and fishing rights. Section 4(b) provided: "All aboriginal titles, if any, and claims of aboriginal title in Alaska based on use and occupancy, . . . including any aboriginal hunting and fishing rights that may exist, are hereby extinguished. Despite this extinguishment, Congress made clear its intent to continue federal protection of Native hunting and fishing rights. The ANCSA Conference Report states: "The Conference Committee expects both the Secretary and the State to take any action necessary to protect the subsistence needs of the Native." By the late 1970s, however, it was clear that the State and Secretary were not living up to the expectations of Congress. At least until 1980, it was a fact of Alaska political life that non-Native urban, sports and commercial hunting [and] fishing interests dominated the States Department of Fish and Game. Work thus began on a subsistence title for inclusion in what became the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA). Title VIII of ANILCA granted rural subsistence users a priority to harvest fish and game on public lands whenever the resource was insufficient to accommodate all other consumptive users. An agreement was struck with the State, allowing the State to regulate fish and game on public lands as long as the State likewise adopted a preference for subsistence users analogous to ANILCA. In anticipation of ANILCAs passage, Alaska enacted its first subsistence law in 1978. At the States insistence, Congress elected to adopt a rural, rather than purely Native, priority. Congress was advised and believed that "because of restrictions imposed on State action by the Alaska Constitution . . . it would have been impossible for the State of Alaska to have developed a subsistence management program which provided a priority for Alaska Natives." In 1984, four years after ANILCA was signed into law, Katie John and Doris Charles submitted a proposal requesting the Alaska State Board of Fisheries to open Batzulnetas to subsistence fishing. Their request was denied, despite the fact that downstream users were permitted to take hundreds of thousands of salmon for sport and commercial uses. NARF filed suit against the State in late 1985 pursuant to Title VIII of ANILCA to compel the State to re-open the historic Batzulnetas fishery. Batzulnetas, which means "Roasted Salmon Place," is a historic upper Ahtna village and fish camp and is located at the confluence of Tanada Creek and Copper River within the Wrangell-St. Elias Park. The upper Ahtna consider Batzulnetas as a revered spot and have fiercely protected this site for generations. The upper Ahtna occupied Batzulnetas on a year-round basis until the mid-1940s when the villagers were relocated to Mentasta so that their children could attend school. Batzulnetas continued to remain an important summer fish camp. Alaska achieved Statehood in 1958 and assumed management of fish and game in 1960. In 1964, the State used its authority to close down the subsistence fishery at Batzulnetas and nearly all the other traditional fishing sites in the upper Copper River and its tributaries. Closure of Batzulnetas to subsistence fishing ended its regular use as a fish camp. Nevertheless, Katie John, Doris Charles, other residents of Mentasta village and former residents of Batzulnetas returned regularly to visit grave sites and to experience the spiritual and cultural satisfaction derived from being present at the place where they grew up. We can now only pray that Katie John and other Alaska Natives can now maintain their way or life, as did their ancestors, without continued attacks by the state. If history has a lesson - this fight is not over. Two U.S. Supreme Court Justices visit tribal courts Believing that Supreme Court Justices as well as federal and state court judges need to be more informed about tribal courts, the National American Indian Court Judges Association, assisted by the Native American Rights Fund, arranged for two Supreme Court Justices to visit tribal courts for the first time in July 2001. Justices Sandra Day OConnor and Stephen Breyer toured tribal courts on the Spokane Reservation in Washington and the Navajo Reservation in Arizona and concluded their tour by meeting with the National American Indian Court Judges Association membership at the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada. After observing tribal courts in action, the Justices were impressed but also noted that there were some jurisdictional and funding problems that perhaps should be addressed by Congress. The Justices also listened to the tribes concerns over the recent decisions rendered in the Nevada v. Hicks and the Atkinson Trading Co. v Shirley cases which limited tribal jurisdiction over non-Indians within reservation boundaries. NARF Executive Director John Echohawk stated that "...Theres been a history of adverse Supreme Court rulings that cause problems for the tribes. So it probably wasnt a real big surprise for the justices to hear what was said." In discussing one of the concerns that the Justices heard, Echohawk went on to say "... If a non-Indian man is married to an Indian woman, and there is domestic violence, there is nothing the tribal courts can do to the man. There is no jurisdiction, and the local or federal authorities choose not to become involved." NARF Board member and President of the National American Indian Court Judges Association Mary Wynne, recounted that "...frequently, the Court issues a ruling in this area, and the perception among the tribes is that the justices reached up and got their principles out of the air. These are two different worlds, and they need to talk to each other. Not to do so is a recipe for insanity." John Echohawk went on to say that "...The visit was a healthy thing. It was inspiring for the justices to take note of what tribal courts do and see it firsthand. It gave the tribal judges a boost, even if there were disagreements." In seeing the lack of staff and the overload of tribal courts, the Justices encouraged tribal leaders to look to Congress for both their jurisdictional and funding concerns. U.S. Supreme Court deals another blow to tribal sovereignty On June 25, 2001, the U.S. Supreme Court issued another blow to tribal sovereignty in its unanimous decision in the Hicks v. Nevada case. In overturning a Ninth Circuit Court decision, the Court held that the Fallon-Paiute Shoshone tribal court lacks the authority to hear a civil rights lawsuit brought by a tribal member against state game officials. The court ruled that state officers who are investigating tribal members on Indian reservations for alleged off-reservation crimes are not subject to suit in tribal court for their conduct in the course of their investigations. Further, the Court held that the state officers need not get the permission of the Tribe to enter the reservation to conduct their investigations. These are damaging rulings for tribal sovereignty. NARF has represented the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe in this case since 1994. The case arose when a tribal member sued state game wardens in Tribal Court in their individual capacities for money damages. The game wardens had conducted two search and seizures of the tribal members property before ceasing their investigation and bringing no charges against him. The Tribal Court of Appeals, The Federal District Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit had all upheld tribal jurisdiction before the U.S. Supreme Court reversed. NARF attorney Melody McCoy stated that the judgment went to far by allowing state officials to come onto reservations without fear of accountability. "The majority says that when the state is investigating tribal members for alleged off-reservation crimes, they do not have to use the tribal system to conduct their investigation. Its a terrible limit on tribal sovereign jurisdiction and uncalled for ...The Court has definitely given states more power than its been generally understood that they have." Although the decision was unanimous, Justice Sandra Day OConner wrote that "...The majoritys sweeping opinion, without cause, undermines the authority of tribes to make their own laws and be ruled by them." Justice OConner was joined by Justices John Paul Stevens and Steven Breyer filing a concurring opinion. NARF enters Kennewick Man case The Native American Rights Fund represented the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) as an amicus in the case of Bonnichsen v. United States, sometimes referred to as the "Kennewick Man case." The case arose from the discovery of 9000 year old human remains along the Oregon coastline. Several northwest Tribes collectively filed a claim for possession of the remains with the Department of Interior (DOI) under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The Tribes wish to rebury the remains in accordance with tribal religious traditions. Several scientists, i.e., anthropologists, archeologists, museumologists, petitioned DOI for permission to conduct extensive studies of the remains before reburial by the Tribes. DOI denied the scientists petition and granted the Tribes petition. At that point, the scientists sought review and reversal of DOIs decision in the federal district court of Oregon. The court heard arguments and issued an opinion requiring DOI to reconsider its decision in light of analysis of a number of questions posed in the Courts opinion. DOI reconsidered and adhered to its original decision. The scientists again filed suit in Oregon court seeking review and reversal of DOIs decision. Briefs were filed and oral argument was held on June 23, 2001. The Court invited NCAI to sit at counsel table and participate in oral argument. NARF attorney Walter Echo-Hawk argued for NCAI. The Bonnichsen case raises several important issues requiring interpretation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. These issues include whether the scientists have free speech rights to study the remains; whether the use of oral religious traditions by DOI as a basis for finding "cultural affiliation" between the remains and the Tribes violates the anti-establishment of religion clause of the Constitution; whether DOIs decision was arbitrary and capricious; and whether the remains are "Native American" as defined in NAGPRA. Karlene Hunter, Oglala Lakota, was elected to the Native American Rights Fund Board of Directors, replacing David Archambault who completed three terms on the Board. Ms. Hunter has a Masters Degree from Oglala Lakota College in Lakota Leadership and Management. She has over 20 years experience in direct marketing and fundraising. She is the founder and principal owner of Lakota Express and has also served as the CEO of Lakota Express for the past five years. Karlene built the company from a corner in her basement to a brand new 6,000 square foot state-of-the-art direct marketing center, which is now one of the largest non-government employers on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The staff and Board look forward to having Karlene on the Board of Directors of the Native American Rights Fund. The National Indian Law Library (NILL) located at the Native American Rights Fund in Boulder, Colorado has announced that its library catalog is now available on the Internet. Over the past twenty-seven years NILL has collected nearly 12,000 resource materials that relate to federal Indian and tribal law. The Librarys holdings include tribal codes, ordinances and constitutions; legal pleadings from major American Indian cases; law review articles on Indian law topics; handbooks; conference materials; and government documents. Library users can access the searchable catalog which includes bibliographic descriptions of the library holdings by going directly to: the online catalog or by accessing it through the National Indian Law Library link on the Native American Rights Fund website at www.narf.org. Once relevant materials are identified, library patrons can then choose to review their selected materials, request mailed copies for a nominal fee, or borrow materials through interlibrary loan. In addition to making its catalog and extensive collection available to the public, the National Indian Law Library provides reference and research assistance relating to Indian law and tribal law. NILL serves a wide variety of public patrons including attorneys, tribal and non-tribal governments, Indian organizations, law clinics, students, educators, prisoners and the media. The National Indian Law Library is a project of the Native American Rights Fund and is supported by private contributions. For further information about NILL, visit: http://www.narf.org/nill/index.htm or contact Law Librarian David Selden at 303-447-8760 or email@example.com. Local patrons can visit the library at 1522 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado. The National Tribal Justice Resource Center (NTJRC) began operations in the National Indian Law Library building last September, and is well on the way to meeting its first year goals. Created by the National American Indian Court Judges Association and funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, the Resource Center was developed to serve the growing needs of tribal justice systems by providing legal resources to tribal court personnel and by assisting with legal inquiries from American Indian and Alaska Native justice systems. With their web presence now established, the Resource Center, under the direction of CEO Judge Jill Shibles, is working with National Indian Law Library staff on the important project of digitizing tribal codes and constitutions to post online. The partnership is ideal, as NILL has the largest collection of tribal codes and self-governance documents in the nation. For their website, the NTJRC will utilize select tribal constitutions and code provisions that specifically detail tribal court proceedings and judicial provisions. NILL embraces a larger goal, and has plans to digitize entire tribal codes for the NILL site. Both projects will be immensely beneficial to tribes that are working both to update their existing materials and to create new self-governance documents. Online access to codes and constitutions will give tribes quick access to sample provisions, and will assist them in developing and revising their codes and constitutions in an effort to strengthen their governments. NILL has already digitized a number of codes and constitutions, including those of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, the Yavapai-Apache Indian Community of the Camp Verde Reservation, and White Earth Band of Chippewa tribes, to name just a few. In addition to the ongoing digitization project, the NTJRC also offers training and technical assistance to tribal court personnel, and is developing a free, searchable, online database of tribal court opinions. The Resource Center is proving to be a vital resource for all tribal court systems and can be found at http://www.tribalresourcecenter.org. |


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We have found some free mixed nuts videos and pictures.
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December 23, 2014 -2014 New Year's Message from NSFL President, Rick Clarke
December 1, 2014 - The Office of the Worker Counsellor (OWC) is a project of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour and funded by the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia.
The OWC is a six-year-old project that seeks to provide assistance, advocacy, and education to workers injured on the job. The OWC provides advice to workers and their representatives and is independent of the Workers Compensation Board.
The OWC plans to hire two people from this posting but with different areas of principal focus. Please see the following job posting and description for more details on these positions.
October 14, 2014 - Remembrance Day Message from NSFL President, Rick Clarke:
Sisters and Brothers,
At our convention last year, we had the honour of having many veterans attend our proceedings when we discussed and adopted positions to stand beside and for our veterans in their struggles with the Federal Government over pension issues and the closing of Veteran affairs offices.
They were visibly appreciative of the support we pledged to and for them, and we have been following through on that support as committed and we will continue to do so when called on.
Yet, it seems so little when compared to the sacrifices they have made for us, our country and freedom.
Tomorrow is Remembrance Day and we will have the opportunity to participate in the many November 11th services across the province. To stand with and for our veterans, in remembrance of and in tribute to the commitment and sacrifices they have made for our freedoms, and to remember and honour those who have laid down their lives in the line of duty.
Not everyone will be able to be at a service tomorrow. Many will be at work, others will have family obligations, as well as an array of other commitments - but I would encourage all, no matter where you may be, to take a moment to remember – Lest We Forget
Rick Clarke
October 14, 2014 - The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour is postponing its Political Action Conference scheduled for Saturday, November 1st and Sunday, November 2nd. Circumstances have come up and we are now working with the Canadian Labour Congress to hold an expanded, joint conference in the new year.
As well, we will be re-scheduling our NSFL Women's Conference, initially slated for October 17, 18 & 19, 2014.
Anyone who has sent in registration for the above events will receive their cheque back.
When we get alternative dates, we will be doing another mailout, but keep an eye on our Facebook Page and website for quicker updates!
September 30, 2014 - Health Care Unions Seek Clarity on Health Minister Lavine's Recent Comments. Press release
September 30, 2014 - Please be advised that we are POSTPONING the next two Town Hall meetings: Truro at the Glengarry (tonight) Yarmouth at the Rodd Grand (tomorrow night October 1) With the introduction of Bill 1 "Health Authorities Act - An Act to Provide for Health Authorities and Community Health Boards" we have been focusing our attention on full support for our brothers and sisters in healthcare. Now we are getting ready to appear before Law Amendments. We will be in touch with new dates when they are confirmed.
September 26, 2014 - Please be advised that the Town Hall Meeting, scheduled for Monday, September 29th, at the Old Orchard Inn in Wolfville has been CANCELLED. Our apologies for the short notice, however this meeting will be rescheduled for a later date. We will post details when they are available.
September 11, 2014 - The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour is holding a series of town hall meetings on federal issues for trade union activists and local leaders. These town halls are designed to determine the major federal issues our members are facing and to begin building capacity toward the 2015 Federal Election. Click here for more information.
August 29, 2014 - A Labour Day message from Rick Clarke, President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour.
July 22, 2014 - Keeping good unionized jobs in rural Nova Scotia is important. Please do NOT shop for alcohol at NSLC Agency Stores.
The NSGEU proudly represents over 1,000 staff who work for the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC). Our members are managers and clerks in NSLC stores in communities across the province, they work in central office, and in the central NSLC distribution warehouse.
We are reaching out to union members to ask you to support your local NSLC employees, their families, and communities. Please AVOID using agency stores which are cropping up in rural communities at an alarming pace. You can recognize these stores by their signs which read "Authorized Agent" under the NSLC logo.
Agency stores draw sales away from the closest unionized NSLC store. If the sales drop below a certain point, the store may become a target for closure and good paying unionized jobs will be lost. Our rural communities need these jobs; they are a very important part of keeping a healthy and safe local economy through responsible retailing practices.
Selling liquor privately has been shown to increase the number of alcohol related deaths. NSLC employees are trained in ID programs like "Check 30". They help to keep liquor out of the hands of minors and we count on them to keep our communities and our roads safe. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has made it very clear they support the public regulation and distribution of alcohol for the safety of citizens. Click here for MADD's research and arguments for keeping liquor sales public.
Please support your local unionized NSLC store. Help keep good jobs in your communities, keep liquor sales public, and your roads safe.
July 3, 2014 - Call out to Principle Unions: Please join us for the Halifax Pride Parade July 26, 2014 and the Cape Breton Pride Parade August 9, 2014. Info
May 27, 2014 - Unions respond to the government's planned restructuring of the District Health Authorities (DHAs). More
May 27, 2014 - The NSFL is looking to redesign our website and online presence. We are requesting proposals for this project with an anticipated launch date in mid-September. Deadline for proposals is June 16, 2014. See more details in this letter.
May 26, 2014 - Many unions are great supporters of literacy and workplace education programs through the unions and that is how I got involved. Sadly we have just learned that our federal Government funding has been cut, and we are currently taking steps to raise this funding denial. Sisters and brothers, we actually have a great opportunity here to grow the face of the trade union movement in our province and I am asking that you consider the sponsorship of a hole for $500.00 or a straight donation to Literacy Nova Scotia.
For information on the tournament and sponsorship levels go to the NSPGI website: www.nspgi.ca or read more here.
May 9, 2014 - We Remember Westray. More
April 25, 2014 - Nova Scotia Federation of Labour President Rick Clarke will speak at the South Shore Day Labour Council of Mourning ceremony at 1 pm on April 28th at King's Landing, to mourn for the 34 Nova Scotian workers who lost their lives in 2013 due to workplace accident or illness and re-commit to making Nova Scotia workplaces safer. Press Release
April 15, 2014 - On April 28, we gather with fellow workers, friends and family members to remember our brothers and sisters killed or injured on the job, and to re-commit to making our workplaces safer for everyone. In 2013, 34 workers lost their lives. Ceremonies will be held to commemorate the Day of Mourning on April 28 around the province. For more information, click here.
April 2, 2014 - Join us at Province House tomorrow at 8:30 am as we rally against the legislation introduced by the McNeil Liberal Government on March 31, a Bill that takes away the rights of over 35,000 workers who provide health care for Nova Scotians.
Bill 37 is the most regressive Bill of its kind in the country and will effectively end free collective bargaining and sweep the entire health and community services sector into a regime of forced interest arbitration and essential services provision.
March 7, 2014 - On behalf of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Women's Committee and our 70,000 members, we stand in solidarity with the Canadian Labour Congress in their inspirational message for International Women's Day.
February 27, 2014 - Nova Scotia Federation of Labour President Rick Clarke says Premier MacNeil is making the wrong move in calling the Legislature back to introduce legislation to deal with the home support workers' strike that is set to begin on Friday, February 28, 2014. Media release
February 21, 2014 - The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour currently has an opening for a term position, Campaign Coordinator. Please find full details on this job posting here...
January 30, 2014 - Nova Scotia Federation of Labour President Rick Clarke says the 70,000 members of the Federation stand in support and solidarity behind the veterans across Canada who are making one last call on the Harper Government to reverse their decision to shut down nine Veteran's Affairs offices tomorrow. Press Release
January 29, 2014 - We are accepting nominations for the NS Federation of Labour Committees, please see details on how to apply.
January 29, 2014 - For highlights and stories from Convention 2013, please see our daily newsletters "Convention News" below.
Sunday, October 27
Monday, October 28
Tuesday, October 29
Wednesday, October 30
December 24, 2013 - Season's greetings from the Executive and Staff of the NSFL. We would like to extend our best wishes to all of our members and their families for a wonderful holiday season.
Please find President Rick Clarke's New Year's message here. Happy holidays!
November 29, 2013 - Labour Federation "cautiously optimistic" on Speech from the Throne. Press Release
November 5, 2013 - Scrap the EI Changes!
Today, the NS Federation of Labour joins with over 80 community, student and labour groups across Canada advocating for fair employment insurance policies and have issued a national joint statement opposing dangerous changes to Canada's Employment Insurance system made by the Harper government. Joint statement, press release and the NSFL release is below.
Joint Statement by Community and Labour Groups
Coalition EI Release
Scrap the EI Changes! Media Advisory
October 10, 2013 - Just a reminder, that our 47th Convention is being held at the Westin Nova Scotian this year. Please be sure to contact the hotel directly if you require accommodations. Please find below all convention related documentation.
Convention Call 2013
Original Credential
Duplicate Credential
Hotel information
Clear language resolution example
Full-time staff memo
September 5, 2013 - The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour urges workers not to believe the Liberal Party's false fronts when it comes to workers' rights. Stephen McNeil announced the Liberal plan on apprentices this morning. NSFL Press Release
August 30, 2013 - Labour Day message from NS Federation of Labour President Rick Clarke.
August 28, 2013 - The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Nova Scotia released a new report this morning, Working Together For Fairness: An Election Primer. It looks at five policy areas identified by workers as key issues and looks at what the government has done, what the shortcomings were, and the next progressive policy steps that should be taken. Press Release
August 27, 2013 -The NSFL Executive, Staff, and Education Committee would like to congratulate the winners of the 2013 - 2014 NSFL bursaries. For a list of our winners, please visit our bursaries page. We wish each of them, and all of our applicants, the best of luck with their studies. A special thanks also to AIL Insurance and Higgins General Insurance who help make these bursaries possible.
August 19, 2013 - Celebrate Labour Day 2013! Events are being held across the province on September 2nd. For more information on the Labour Day event nearest you, click here.
July 8, 2013 - NSFL President Rick Clarke's editorial on guaranteed income security appeared in Saturday's Chronicle Herald.
May 8, 2013 - On the 21st anniversary of the Westray Mine Disaster, Nova Scotia Federation of Labour President Rick Clarke calls for more action to stop workplace injuries and fatalities. Press Release
April 30, 2013 -
NS Federation of Labour President Rick Clarke spoke at the Day of Mourning ceremony in Lunenburg on April 28, 2013 and at the CUPE – NS candlelight vigil in the Valley
April 19, 2013 - NSFL President Rick Clarke reacted to Conservative MP Gerald Keddy's criticism of EI protesters. Press Release
April 17, 2013 - April 28th is the Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. For details on ceremonies being held throughout the province, click here.
April 11, 2013 - NS Federation of Labour President Rick Clarke sent this letter regarding EI Reform to Tory Leader, Jamie Baillie today.
April 9, 2013 - The recent appointment of Leroy Legere to the 33 member Tribunal that will hear EI appeals across Canada is an insult to workers in this Country, says Federation of Labour President Rick Clarke. Press Release
March 1, 2013 - The Town Hall meeting for Amherst has now been rescheduled. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 12th, at the Wandlyn Inn from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Also, a new date has been set for the EI Forum in Lunenburg. Please note, that this event will now be held on Monday, March 18th at the Lunenburg Community Centre. For more details, visit Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/392905077472398/
February 20, 2013 - Please note, that the Town Hall meeting scheduled for tonight in New Glasgow has been cancelled due to the weather. We will post new information for this meeting once it has been rescheduled.
February 19, 2013 - Please be advised, that out of respect for the community during this difficult time, the EI Forum scheduled for Thursday night in Lunenburg is being postponed. We will post new details for this forum when they are available.
February 19, 2013 - NSFL president Rick Clarke appeared on Global TV this morning to discuss the Federation's campaign against Harper's EI changes.
February 11, 2013 - The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour is organizing a series of PUBLIC TOWN HALL FORUMS on the Harper government's changes/cuts to Employment Insurance (EI) and how they will affect all Nova Scotians. Forums are now planned in Lunenburg, Dartmouth, Wolfville, Sydney and Antigonish, with more forums being organized in other communities. Are you worried about the Harper Government's changes to Employment Insurance? Are you worried about not being able to access EI benefits when you need them? Do you wonder what this means for our communities, for the Province of Nova Scotia and the Atlantic Region?
Join us at for one of these important public meetings on EI changes (which run from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in each location) in a community near you in Nova Scotia, including:
• Tuesday February 26th at the Holiday Inn Harbourview Hotel in Dartmouth (101 Wyse Road in Dartmouth, just across the MacDonald Bridge from Halifax) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm — see https://www.facebook.com/events/163769790440061/ for details of the Dartmouth/HRM event
• Monday March 4th at the Old Orchard Inn in the Annapolis Valley (see http://oldorchardinn.com/nova-scotia-hotel-directions-google-map/ for directions to the Old Orchard Inn) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm — see https://www.facebook.com/events/429816120425991/ for details of the Annapolis Valley event
• Thursday March 7th at the Grand Lake Road Fire Hall in Sydney, Cape Breton (850 Grand Lake Road, next to the Mayflower Mall in Sydney) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm — see https://www.facebook.com/events/270253599772520/ for details of the Cape Breton event
• Thursday March 14th at Saint Ninian Place in Antigonish (121 St. Ninian Street in Antigonish) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm — see https://www.facebook.com/events/463488860373439/ for details of the Antigonish event.
• Monday, March 18th at the Lunenburg Community Centre (15 Green Street in Lunenburg) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm — see https://www.facebook.com/events/392905077472398/ for details of the Lunenburg (South Shore) event
February 11, 2013 - The Nova Scotia NDP have responded to demands saying they need to do more to tell the story of how an NDP government is making a difference in Nova Scotia. They have created their first pre-election ad, which you can preview now by clicking the link below.
February 11, 2013 - The Presidents of the four Federations of Labour in Atlantic Canada are condemning changes by the Harper government to the country's Employment Insurance program, saying the changes are about creating a pool of cheap labour and suppressing the wages of all Canadians. They are calling on the government to "scrap the changes" and halt its campaign to "demonize and vilify" the unemployed. Read press release
February 6, 2013 - Please note, the date and location for the Town Hall meeting in Yarmouth has been set. It will be Wednesday, February 27th at the Rodd Grand Hotel, 417 Main Street.
February 5, 2013 - Please be advised that the Town Hall meeting originally set for tomorrow, February 6th in Amherst has been postponed. We apologize for any confusion, and will post a new date and location for this meeting as soon as possible.
February 5, 2013 - The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour is a proud labour sponsor of Alexa McDonough on "ProjectTWENTY12" at Mount Saint Vincent University. This donation will allow us to honour Alexa in a way that will be an everlasting tribute to her life's work in the social democratic movement in this country by naming the "Institute for Women, Gender and Social Justice" after her.
Other Labour supporters of Alexa: Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW); CAW/Marine Workers' Local 1; NS Government and General Employees' Union (NSGEU); Nova Scotia Nurses' Union (NSNU), Mainland Nova Scotia Building and Construction Trades Council; Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE); United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Canada; UFCW Eastern Provinces Council; Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers' Union of Canada (CEP).
January 23, 2013 - This year, the NSFL Women's Committee is pleased to be hosting a conference called Women and the Media from March 1 - 3 in Greenwoood. For conference details, please see the documents below.
Conference Call
Conference Agenda
Registration Form
Any further questions can be directed to Colleen Hodder by phone at (902) 765-6921 or by email at email@example.com
January 18, 2013 - It is likely there will be a provincial election this year. To begin a conversation about what role the labour movement should play in the coming election the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour is hosting a series of eight town hall meetings across the province for union activists, stewards and local union executives. The town halls will discuss what has happened since the last election in 2009, and what labour's priorities should be over the next year. Each one starts at 6:30 and runs to 8:30 pm.
Monday, January 21 Bridgewater Best Western Bridgewater, 527 Hwy 10
Thursday, January 31 Valley, Old Orchard Inn, 153 Greewich Rd South
Tuesday, February 5 Truro, Best Western Glengarry, 150 Willow St.
Thursday, February 7 Halifax Dartmouth Holiday Inn, 101 Wyse Rd
Monday, February 11 Sydney, Cambridge Suites Hotel, 380 Esplanade
Wednesday, February 20 New Glasgow, Stellarton Holiday Inn Express, 86 Lawrence Blvd.
Wednesday, February 27 Yarmouth, Rodd Grand Hotel, 417 Main Street
Tuesday, March 12 Amherst Wandlyn Inn, Exit 3 off the Trans Canada Highway 104
December 21, 2012 - New Year's message from NSFL President Rick Clarke.
December 21, 2012 - The NS Federation of Labour supports Chief Theresa Spence and the Idle No More Campaign. The CLC has released a statement of support for Chief Theresa Spence of the Attawapiskat First Nation in northern Ontario, who is on a hunger strike in Ottawa. She is determined not to eat until granted an audience with the Prime Minister to discuss conditions on her reserve and government actions that compromise First Nations communities, land and water. We urge the Prime Minister to meet with Chief Spence.
December 20, 2012 - Happy Holidays from the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour! Please click here to read the latest NSFL Update Newsletter.
December 6, 2012 - The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour is remembering the 14 women who were murdered at Montreal's École Polytecnique; murdered because they were women.....Today is National Day of Remembrance & Action for Violence against Women. Take some time to remember those 14 women and all women who we have lost but also commit to fighting for those who are still here.
Click here to read a statement from the Canadian Labour Congress.
December 6, 2012 - Premier Darrell Dexter delivered the annual State of the Province address yesterday in Halifax. Below is a video that was played at the event showing real Nova Scotians who are able to live, work and raise their families here at home.
November 27, 2012 - President Rick Clarke wrote a letter to the Editor of the Chronicle Herald after hearing Conservative Leader Leader Jamie Baillie on another one of his trademark anti-union, anti-worker rants of blaming all the wrongs of the system and economy — actual or perceived — on last year's adoption of first-contract legislation. Jamie Baillie responded, read both letters here.
October 12, 2012 - In 2011, there were 123,100 union members were working in Nova Scotia. Read more about the Union Advantage...


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In the UK, there are the Miliband brothers, David and Ed.
Both brothers—who, by all reports, have been particularly close—held senior positions in the last Labour government. After the defeat of Gordon Brown, and his resignation as party leader, each Miliband brother decided he ought to be leader. David, at 45, the older of the two, and in government longer, was supposed to have the edge. Ed, at 41, was the upstart.
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There is one problem with cooking Turkey to 150*F. Dark meat. Turkey breast may be better cooked to 150*F, but turkey legs and thighs need the extra heat to break down the fat and connective tissue; they're OK at 165*F, but they're better at 170*F, and great at 175*F to 180*F. This is why cooking a whole bird is such a difficult balancing act - the lean breast meat needs to come off the heat the moment it is done, but the legs are better the longer you can cook them.
The solution? Julia Child explained in "The Way to Cook" all those years ago - don't cook a whole turkey. Carve the legs off of the breast before cooking. That way, I can pull the breast meat out the moment it is ready, and leave the legs to continue to cook. At the time, this seemed sacrilegious - I want the Normal Rockwell picture. I want to carry a whole turkey to the Thanksgiving table in triumph, not a collection of turkey pieces. Eventually I realized that I shouldn't fight science, or Julia. Turkey breast just tastes better when you cook it on its own.
*This might be why I'm such a fan of dark meat turkey. I cook a whole bird for Thanksgiving, but I'm first in line for a drumstick.
Here is my new favorite turkey breast recipe. I cook it to 150*F, so it is juicy and tender. The rotisserie gives it beautifully crisp skin, the spice rub adds a complex layer of flavor to the exterior. What could be better?
*What could be better? The leftovers - turkey sandwiches for the rest of the week. Just add bread, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Recipe: Rotisserie Turkey Breast with Spice Rub
Inspired by: Bobby Flay Turkey Breast with Spanish Spice Rub
Cook time: 2 hours
- Grill with Rotisserie attachment (I used a Weber Summit 650 with an infrared rotisserie burner. Here it is.)
- Aluminum foil drip pan (9"x12", or whatever fits your grill)
- 1 whole turkey breast (6-7 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons paprika (preferably smoked Spanish paprika)
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 4 teaspoons Kosher salt (or 2 teaspoons table salt)
Spices ready to be mixed into a rub |
1. Spice Rub the Turkey Breast: In a small bowl, mix the paprika, coriander, cumin, black pepper, mustard powder and salt. Rub 1 tablespoon of the spices in the big cavity. Work the skin loose from the breast, being careful not to tear it, and rub 1 tablespoon of spices directly on the breast meat, under the skin. Sprinkle the rest of the spices over the outside of the turkey. (Note: If you have time, dry brine the turkey breast with the spice rub. Rub with spices the night before, or up to 48 hours before cooking. Wrap the turkey in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until 2 hours before cooking).
2. Prepare the grill: Set your grill up for rotisserie cooking at medium heat, roughly 400*F. For my Weber Summit, this means turning the two outer burners (burners 1 and 6) to medium, and turning the infrared burner to medium. Then I put my drip pan in the middle, over the unlit burners. (See here for more rotisserie setup details.)
3. Truss and Skewer the Turkey: If there is loose skin on the turkey (around the wings and the neck), truss it once, around the wing sockets, and tuck loose skin under the butcher's twine. Skewer the turkey on your spit, running the prongs under the belly of the bird, so you don't pierce the meat on the breast.
4. Cook the Turkey: Put the spit on the grill, start the rotisserie motor, and cook with the lid closed. It should take 1 1/2 to 2 hours, depending on the size of the breast. My 6 pound breast was done in 1 hour and 30 minutes. It's better to go by temperature, though - you want the breast at the thickest part to read 150*F to 155*F; start checking about 15 minutes before you think the bird will be done.
5. Serve Remove the turkey from the spit, and let rest for 15 minutes before carving. I like to cut the breast halves from the carcass, then slice them crosswise into 1/4" thick slices. Serve with the juices in the drip pan, if they're not sooty from your fire.
*On a gas grill, this isn't a problem, but check them if you're using charcoal.
*Add rotisserie pan sweet potatoes to the drip pan for a quick and easy side dish. The spice rub is a great match with sweet potatoes; sprinkle a little on the sweet potatoes before you put them in the drip pan.
*As I mention in the head note, the key is to cook the breast to 150*F - turkey breast is so lean, that it goes from juicy to terribly dry if it is slightly overcooked. An instant read thermometer is absolutely necessary.
*The spice rub started to burn after an hour on the grill, so I shut off my infrared rotisserie burner and relied on the indirect heat from my two outer burners to finish cooking the turkey.
*Speaking of the spice rub...I wanted to call it a Spanish spice rub, because of the smoked paprika. But the rest of the spices are there because I like their combined flavors, not because of any Spanish flavor profile. In other words, it's a global mishmash of spices to match my taste.
What do you think? Questions? Other ideas? Leave them in the comments section below.
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ANOTHER FAVORITE SHADOW! Signature Urban Decay formula: velvety, buttery, pigmented, blendable, buildable. The color is show stopping! Mid tone starry blue, silver metallic. Litteraly I have swatched this shadow so many times and just stared at it. iT IS enjoyable lmaoo!
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One of my favorites of the UD shadows. I find it makes a great crease color with a pink/lilac/lavender lid. (looks particularly pretty next to Asphyxia although it's tough building Asphyxia alone enough to show properly as a lid color) Softer & smoother than most UD shadows and a particularly pretty shade of blue. Used as an accent this is a gorgeous color.
This is probably the most gorgeous blue eyeshadow I've ever seen, and certainly my favorite of the blues I have. It seems to be an Icy medium blue with what urban decay calls a "dark undertone". Almost metallic in appearance and buttery smooth, I find that this shadow works well with greys/blacks/browns and many colors in between. Probably one of my very favorite UD shadows, I would most certainly buy this again if I run out!
Love it on my blue eyes, it feels magical in a way :)
Oh. My. God. Love this eye shadow! I have LOADS of other UD e/s singles - but this one is especially buttery to apply. Even with my very blue eyes, this blue-silver is very pretty. I applied M J to the lid, built a strong v into the crease with UD Gunmetal, and used UD Vapor as a highlight and created a really beautiful smokey eye. Very impressed - I think M J is rather forgotten and overlooked. Its been available for several years but I don't think it is recommended enough. I will def re-purchase when I run out!
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Those are my eyelids above :)~ Mary Jane is a soft blue with a silver shimmer. I should probably go a little easier with this color. I tend to pile on shadows because I like them matte and dramatic, but this can look way too clown-ish by doing that. I might find this as more of an everyday shade with just a couple layers, and a good gray color in the crease. This is highly pigmented and looks good on brown eyes, but I would probably not buy this shade again.
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This is one of my favorite Urban Decay shadows. The color can look sky blue or silver in different lighting, and the coverage is great. Mary Jane is INTENSELY pigmented, so a little goes a long way.
It's very versatile, but I usually wear it with Hot Pants or Green Goddess. It can be a little severe for daytime if you go crazy with it, though!
UD Mary Jane is a beautiful blue with silver shimmer. I use it regularly. It's highly pigmented, so watch out! If you're using a primer it's going to really grab that color and brighten it up. I'm not one for really bright colorful eyes, I lean more towards neutrals or smokey dramatic. So I use the Mary Jane as a lid wash and tone down the color with greys or blend darker colors into it like Mac Nehru. It always turns out gorgeous!
I didn't experience any fallout from this eyeshadow which is a huge plus. I Love UD eyeshadows but sometimes they have too much micro glitter and it ends up on my face, but this one is great!
Now I happily give this 5 stars but I may not be repurchasing because my heart really belongs to UD Strip. Which is a dusty, smokey, steel blue. I love Strip! It's my all time favorite UD Shadow. Totally gorgeous and unique, there is no other eyeshadow like it.
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Great product !
I love the texture of this shadow and the shade is amazing...I use it with urban decay primer and urban decay shadaw in sin. Lasts hours !
Another great Urban Decay shade that I reach for often! Mary Jane is similar to Kiddie Pool .. Minus the microglitter and a slightly softer color, making it more wearable. It's a soft blue with silver shimmer, glides on like butter and has stellar pigmentation! This is probably my favorite blue of all time! Absolutely gorgeous on my brown eyes!


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Washington, D.C. Premiere Coral reefs are like underwater gardens, but who would have thought you can garden them in just the same way? Austin Bowden-Kerby is a coral gardener. He has brought together his love of gardening, and passion for the underwater world, to do something very special that just might save the coral reefs of Fiji. Directed by Emma Robens. Produced by Elizabeth White. Short Film Award Winner.
Program introduced by Merove Heifetz, Chief Operating Officer, Wildscreen USA.
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Hotels near the Aberdeen International Football Festival
Aberdeen International Football Festival
Since 1981, young football teams from over 40 countries have arrived in Scotland for the International Football Festival. One of Aberdeen's most popular summer events, it takes place on Balgownie Playing Fields, with the finals held at Aberdeen Sports Village.
Aimed at boys between 14 and 16, as well as 15-year-old girls, 11-a-side teams compete over the week (from the Monday to Saturday), playing a minimum of four games (more, of course, if they go further into the tournament). There's also a five-a-side competition as well as other activities such as soccer tennis, a crossbar challenge and, aprés sport, discos.
It all goes to prove the festival's motto, that "Football is Fun".
Aberdeen International Football Festival Information
When: Jul 2013 (annual)
Where: Aberdeen
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Del's bid to cool it
BAD-BOY Dereck Chisora has had £500-a-pop anger management classes in a bid to persuade the Boxing Board of Control to give him his licence back.
Chisora had his licence stripped after brawling with David Haye at a Press conference in Munich last year. But he aims to feature in a big Wembley show in March.


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Breakfast topic: The best parts of patch 2.4 {WoW}
Mar 26th 2008 8:58AM Nice news for the Shammy I hardly play... the cast time for Ghost Wolf was changed from 3s to 2s... meaning that if you take the Improved Ghost Wolf talent, Ghost Wolf becomes an instant cast. Excellent for that quick getaway, or the hard night of farming herbs and/or metal.
Can anyone comment on how the new spirit/intellect connection changes things?
The accidental ninja {WoW}
Mar 24th 2008 2:18PM I generally try to keep the rule of consideration... if you've won one of of the nice blue or purple drops in the run, step out of rolling on the next item until everyone gets a chance. Once everyone's had a chance, then its all game for the next round.
Works well from RFC all the way up to Ramparts and beyond.
Office management, Azeroth-style {WoW}
Feb 14th 2008 6:46PM Nothing like pulling up your RSS reader to see your hastily written entry posted as front page news. I'm flattered and happy that people are getting something out of this back-brained muse of mine. :)
Enter to win a $5k Dell WoW Edition notebook {WoW}
Dec 17th 2007 8:38PM Why Horde, of course.
Breakfast Topic: Define this {WoW}
Oct 24th 2007 8:42AM Murloc (noun): The collective name given to the one bipedal amphibious blue or purple creature you see... and the 4 others you don't.
The draw of DPS classes {WoW}
Sep 18th 2007 8:13PM My first character in WoW was a warrior, and since then I've tried the Rogue, Shaman, Mage, Druid, Pally, and Warlock. Here's what I've figured out...
Warrior - Bores me.
Warlock - Too slow for my taste, but interesting enough to play.
Rogue - Kinda boring again, although stealthing around was fun.
Druid - Good at each role, but you literally can only do one at a time.
Pally - Kinda slow in the mid-game so far, but otherwise, the survivability made me hate my warrior.
Mage - I love the feeling of being able to take things down quickly and easily, or pull mobs into "traps" (poor helpless mage... Frost Nova, back up, bring fire...).
Shaman - Seems like there's wasted potential, but so far pretty fun.
I am not a huge grouper, with the exception of the odd PUG or guild group; but I will say that I've had the most fun with the hybrids in situations where I've been healing one minute, and off-tanking the next.
TUAW Back-to-School Giveaway Day 13: an iPhone {TUAW.com}
Aug 29th 2007 7:24AM iPhone, cool!
TUAW Back-to-School Day 12: 80 GB iPod {TUAW.com}
Aug 28th 2007 7:15AM Woo hoo! That'd replace my aging 4th gen 20gb very well!
WoW Rookie: Choose your class! {WoW}
Jul 9th 2007 7:41AM I would respectfully disagree with the stance the article has taken on Paladins. I think they are a wonderful class for the starting player due to the balance of their roles for solo play and their high survivability.
When compared to other classes, a Paladin's DPS may not be as high, but in solo play, its more than enough to take out single or groups of mobs. Combine this with the fact that, unlike most classes, if you pull 3 mobs on your level you will probably survive (where most classes would have downed one, maybe two before dying) and pallies are near on indestructible.
Otherwise, not a bad article. :)
Ask WoW Insider: Favorite WoW podcasts? {WoW}
Jul 6th 2007 3:16PM "The Instance" is my favorite. Good mix of news and fun.
On a side note, is there a good podcast that just discusses lore? Maybe like each week we get a short story from the game's background lore, be it info on a character, place, or event that occurred. I know WOW Chronicles started a segment on this, but I didn't hear more than 2 or so of them, and think it'd stand on its own as a weekly short 10 min podcast.


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Of any kind?
Of any kind?
I couldn't get my mind off you all day.
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sheit, i'm always down for an adventure. any adventure as long as it's nothing that could kill me. traveling out of town, doing something new and etc. my life is BORING!!!! i always have to stay entertained in something or i'll fucking get annoyed.
one of the things that i've always wanted to do when i get a boyfriend is to fucking go away to the mountains one day, either way up north jersey close to new york, the delaware water gap, pennsylvania or upstate ny and go on a hiking trail. you know, just him and me having fun together. i'm all down for traveling but it sucks to do it alone though. it's annoying having to listen to music and talking to myself in a car that's not mine because i'm alone.
if i had my own car, i would be all over the place. i wouldn't even be here typing away. i would out of town, probably driving to canada, florida, alabama, mexico or whereever for the fuck of it. i wouldn't be stuck here in this boring ass state of new jersey just thinking about what i could and should be doing. with that said, i'm about to go to sleep where i can travel in my dreams.
one thing about the closet/you don't have to hurry/it will be bad tomorrow/so brother, don't you worry
i tend to go on adventures with my best friend. they aren't epic but we go try new things. In a few months he has decided that he will take me to a gay bar during drag show night. its a show in a gay bar.
YES!!! I've always wanted to be in an orgy...without the banjo playing in the background though.
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Almost any kind.
Always willing.
What life is all about.
To be quite honest, I live for adventure although I cannot actively persuit it due to financial reason etc. I would love to do a Bilbo Bagginsish journey. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.
Oh, heck yes.
I already have made tentative plans to make a freighter ship cruise. In addition, my OH and I have discussed taking a train journey across the States.
I'd also like to take a car, and explore New England. (That's the one corner of the United States that I haven't seen.)
I have a sexual adventure or two I'd like to explore, but I won't share them here.
Yep for sure! Even if it's video games
I love going on adventures! Sometime I'd like like to just get in my car, drive for a couple days, and end up wherever I end up. That's noy really a reality for me though, since my car gets 10 MPG LOL
I could go for some adventure in my life.
I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it.
We're planning the adventure of our lives. Retirement. Three years and we're off to see the wizard, so to speak. No more jobs. Travel and adventure will be our middle names, if we make it.....
FPNYAnnoying JUBBERS since 2003
The problem with any adventure....that costs money.
Plus on top of that^ ... idk, but going by yourself .meh. .don't sound too fun.
A few years back I wished for some adventure for my boring live. Big mistake. Now I want things to stop and go back to the way they were.
Inspired - but too tired.
My travels are adventures by themselves. I backpack to foreign lands and I enjoy that very much.
I've been planning a road trip for this summer with some of my close buddies for awhile now. Traveling is definitely an adventure this dude looks forward to!
well, not to be the bearer of bad news but anyone that plans on taking a greyhound might want to read this.
be careful.
one thing about the closet/you don't have to hurry/it will be bad tomorrow/so brother, don't you worry
Something like that would be cool to do (or a train I think would be even cool'er )Originally Posted by JohannBessler
As far as I've heard, roaches don't bite or anything? do they?Originally Posted by refujiunderground
Personally I'd be more afraid of something like a bed-bug than a cockroach.
My partner and I have traveled quite a bit. I think our favorite adventures were when we moved all the way from Washington State to Florida and then when we went back to Washington State to wait for our visas to move to The Netherlands. The first time, going down to Florida, we rented a huge truck with a platform in the back to put our car on to. We rented our condo out, packed everything we owned into the truck and car and took off in the adventure of a lifetime. We had a great going away party and our friends brought us all kinds of goodies for the long trip. We had a cooler full of food and drinks and along with us we had our dog, cat and our two rats. We had very little money, but we were determined. My partner had a good job waiting for him in Florida and we had already found an apartment down there. It was one of the most amazing experiences of our lives. We saw many wonderful sights and spent some nights in the weirdest of places, like sleeping in the truck at rest stops, pulling over in the middle of nowhere to have a bite to eat and let the dog go to the bathroom. It took about a week for us to get down to Florida but it was time well spent. We talked and played games and listen to endless hours of am radio.
Going back to Washington State was a more civilized trip, although it was another incredible adventure, that time we did it in our car and my partner's company took care of all the moving and expenses. We took a different route than before, because he had to do some business during the trip, we met some amazing people and again had a wonderful adventure.
Would you consider climbing up to the continental divide and climbing down while carrying all your necessities for 2 weeks (1 week up 1 week down) on your back an adventure?
My backpacking partner got married, so I'm in the process of finding another human that's willing to do something like that with me. Unfortunately, my boyfriend is too skinny to endure such an adventure. You need to be able to carry at least 80 pounds on your back for 2 weeks while climbing an upward slope, and that's almost my boyfriend's body weight.
Yeah, I'd like to go somewhere far away from this life, never to return...
I love traveling, esp by car. That way I can see what I want, when I want. Done a few cross country drives, planning another for this summer. My dream vacation would be to go by train to NYC, sail to Europe, and then see as much of Europe as possible by car. If only I had the time.......
I am going to Great Ocean Road with 2 friends I met in my dorm and another 2 from couch surfing website that I haven't meet yet. We're going to drive across states, maybe we'll see some roos on the way!


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This Christmas, Bill Belichick wants an injury report. He'll smile with glee on Christmas morning while tearing apart the wrapping paper that's covering paper, and then quickly scribble down the name of every Patriot.
No one truly expected Wes Welker to be inactive today, but it's still a natural, instinctive reaction for fantasy owners to get concerned whenever a receiver of his caliber appears on the injury report, and misses the majority of the week's practice sessions.
Never fear, young fearful fantasy fiend, because after we supplied other good news this morning regarding Owen Daniels and Julio Jones, more cheery vibes on the Welker front lead our roundup of the other most notable actives and inactives for the early games.
Wes Welker (ankle): He's playing, although there may be some mild concerns about possible limitations after he was barely able to practice all week. That's likely just worrying because worrying is instinctive, though, and Welker will probably receive an even higher volume of slot targets due to the continued absence of a certain still injured tight end noted below.
Pierre Garcon (foot): Owners who stashed Garcon and were patient while he missed seven games thus far this year are finally about to be rewarded. The connection between the Redskins' top receiver and Robert Griffin III that we saw throughout the preseason will be renewed as we enter the stretch drive, but today I'd still be hesitant to start Garcon as anything more than a flex play. He'll surely be limited and receive sporadic targets after not playing since Week 5.
Jordy Nelson (foot): After saying all week that he "feels great," Nelson returns as expected. This means fewer targets for Randall Cobb and James Jones, although the true decline for those two won't come for a few more weeks when Greg Jennings returns.
Joe Haden (oblique): This is massive for Dez Bryant and Miles Austin owners. A Browns secondary that was already mediocre even with Haden while allowing 247.9 passing yards per game (22nd) was regularly torched during their top cornerback's four-game absence earlier this year due to a suspension.
Aaron Hernandez (ankle): Just as there was very little surprise with Welker, there's even less shock here, but that doesn't make the pain go away. Yes, we'll see him during the fantasy playoffs, and he'll therefore still make a meaningful contribution to many teams. But many more owners who spent any early-round pick on a tight end while passing on other high-end players at premium positions have now been left to scramble and fill a gaping hole. Hernandez will miss his sixth game of the year today, and he's essentially only seen action in two games after initially suffering his ankle injury early in Week 2 against the Cardinals.


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February 6, 2013
Philadelphia Museum Of Art #4 On Complex Magazine's List Of "100 Museums To See Before You Die"
A nice accolade for the Philadelphia Museum of Art: Complex Magazine included the Art Museum as #4 on their list of "100 Museums To Visit Before You Die." It's no secret to us that the Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the best in the world, so it's nice to see Complex Mag recognize this as well. The magazine highlighted the museum's extensive Duchamp collection and the ever-popular Art After 5 series on Friday nights. You can check out the full article here. [Complex]


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Meeker def. Grand Valley: 32-29
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Charlie Koenen, Mequon
Yesterday, Wisconsin went to the polls to decide who would represent their Party in November. At least that's what's supposed to happen in a primary election. But yesterday, the first major primary after SuperTuesday, after Republicans narrowed to one candidate, something far more insidious and destructive happened.


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Chicken Recipes - Spark
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Very Good 4.5/5
(78 ratings)
Adapted from a Kraft Magazine Recipe Submitted by GADABOUT2 Carbs: 36.9g | Fat: 13.2g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 41.8g | Calories: 426.6
Very Good 4.4/5
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Submitted by MEGHANDAVIS81 Carbs: 11.7g | Fat: 19.6g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 34.8g | Calories: 368.1
Six ingredients, 5 minutes of hands-on cooking, and dinner is served! Submitted by ORANGECOWCAT Carbs: 24.1g | Fat: 12.5g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 41g | Calories: 385.4
Very Good 4.2/5
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Easy to make, delicious, great for the coming cold weather - or any time! Submitted by DOLLYB1 Carbs: 22.5g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 18.8g | Calories: 221.5
Five ingredients, 10 minutes of work. One delicious dinner. Submitted by 2BHOTT Carbs: 15.1g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 34.4g | Calories: 232
Carbs: 6.7g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 24.3g | Calories: 157.2
A match made in heaven: fresh mango-black bean salsa with spicy, citrusy chicken. Submitted by CMSTOY Carbs: 16.3g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 55.4g | Calories: 324.7
Garlic lovers, rejoice! This recipe contains a whopping two heads, but the flavor mellows and sweetens when baked. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 12.5g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 28.7g | Calories: 239.3
Simple to make, flavorful, and surprisingly filling! Submitted by AMARELAVITA Carbs: 23.1g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 31g | Calories: 267.7
Very Good 4.8/5
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My family loves this healthier version of a kid favorite Submitted by JDESBERG Carbs: 12.3g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 28.4g | Calories: 185.3
Very Good 4.3/5
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This recipe uses canned vegetables and is useful for somebody who doesn't have a lot of refrigerator space to keep fresh vegetables. However, for a fresher taste you can always use the fresh veggies! It's pretty filling, and fairly low-calorie for 1 cup portions. Make some corn bread to go along with it and add some green beans on the side and you have a great, low calorie dinner. Submitted by SNARKYSEDAI Carbs: 19g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 9g | Calories: 121
An easy slow cooker recipe that the family will enjoy! Submitted by LOSER1231 Carbs: 40g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 13g | Protein: 30.5g | Calories: 307.3
Very Good 4.7/5
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This recipe is too good to be true... Much flavor and soooo easy to make! Submitted by DANASPALDING Carbs: 6.6g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 6.7g | Calories: 119.3
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Very Good 4.5/5
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Easy to make casserole that's healthy! Submitted by JULIAKELLY Carbs: 24.1g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 13.5g | Calories: 195.4
Try this inexpensive and fresh version of a chicken casserole--no need for processed soups or sauces! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 36.1g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 8.8g | Protein: 27.9g | Calories: 320.6
Very Good 4.4/5
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Crispy Chicken Breasts Submitted by STARBERR1E Carbs: 12.2g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 28.2g | Calories: 180.4
Very Good 4.2/5
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This is the easiest recipe in the world. It is FABULOUS for dinner parties- easy to make, clean up and comes out moist and delicious. Submitted by MAMABEAN37 Carbs: 80.3g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 55g | Calories: 598
Very Good 4.0/5
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Submitted by DNIXBU Carbs: 55.2g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 24g | Calories: 160
Roasted chicken is a simple and versatile protein. Use it in soups, throw it on pasta or pair it with a simple salad. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 0.2g | Fat: 22.6g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 46.7g | Calories: 405.1


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- HeartWare®
- DuraHeart™
The HeartWare® VAD device, currently available only through clinical trials for bridge-to-transplantation, helps a patient's weakened heart pump blood throughout the body, first by removing blood from the left side of the heart and then by pumping the blood into the aorta. This device has shown much promise and we are now investigating HeartWare® as a destination therapy as well.
HeartWare's® small implantable pump draws blood from the left ventricle and propels it through an outflow graft connected to the patient's ascending aorta. The device is capable of generating up to 10 liters of blood flow per minute.
This VAD has only one moving part—the impeller—suspended within the pump through a combination of passive magnets and bearings. The size of a golfball, the impeller spins at rates between 2,400 and 3,200 revolutions per minute, then works with the HeartWare® system to propel blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
The pump's inflow cannula is integrated with the device, ensuring proximity between the heart and the pump itself. This proximity facilitates ease of implant and helps ensure optimal blood flow. The wide-bladed impeller and clear flow paths may help minimize risk of clotting and damage to blood cells.
How HeartWare® is Implanted
The HeartWare® pump is implanted in the pericardial space, directly adjacent to the heart. There is no surgical pocket required for the pump. Thus patients may have both a relatively short surgery and a quicker recovery.
How HeartWare® is Worn
The pump rests inside the chest and a driveline (cable) exits the skin and connects to an externally worn controller. The controller is powered by a battery pack, consisting of two batteries or one battery plus an adaptor that connects to a wall socket or an automobile outlet. The controller operates the pump and provides the patient with feedback, including signals and alarms, concerning the state of the system. Both the controller and batteries fit in a carrying case can be worn in a waist pack or a shoulder bag.


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Captain Eddie Thibodeaux
Desk: (337) 948-7599
Email firstname.lastname@example.com
Captain Eddie Thibodeaux a 24 year veteran of law enforcement serves as the Director of Training and Professional Development. He is a graduate of Eunice High School and a lifelong resident of Eunice, Louisiana.
Thibodeaux holds 8 Instructor certifications through the P.O.S.T. council (Police Officer Standards and Training). He is a certified instructor in Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Radar, Laser Radar, Standardized Field Sobriety, Taser, Aerosol Projector and Grade Crossing Collisions.
Along with the eight instructor certifications, he is a field instructor for LSU on Law Enforcement Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts and also holds 13 other certifications from Field Tactical Police Operations, to Fire investigator.