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1 When Rehoboam came to Jerusalem, he assembled one hundred eighty thousand chosen troops of the house of Judah and Benjamin to fight against Israel, to restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. | 1 When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mustered the house of Judah and Benjamin--a hundred and eighty thousand fighting men--to make war against Israel and to regain the kingdom for Rehoboam. |
2 But the word of the Lord came to Shemaiah the man of God: | 2 But this word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: |
3 Say to King Rehoboam of Judah, son of Solomon, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, | 3 "Say to Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and to all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin, |
4 "Thus says the Lord: You shall not go up or fight against your kindred. Let everyone return home, for this thing is from me." So they heeded the word of the Lord and turned back from the expedition against Jeroboam. | 4 'This is what the LORD says: Do not go up to fight against your brothers. Go home, every one of you, for this is my doing.' " So they obeyed the words of the LORD and turned back from marching against Jeroboam. |
5 Rehoboam resided in Jerusalem, and he built cities for defense in Judah. | 5 Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem and built up towns for defense in Judah: |
6 He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, | 6 Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, |
7 Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, | 7 Beth Zur, Soco, Adullam, |
8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, | 8 Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, |
9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, | 9 Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, |
10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, fortified cities that are in Judah and in Benjamin. | 10 Zorah, Aijalon and Hebron. These were fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin. |
11 He made the fortresses strong, and put commanders in them, and stores of food, oil, and wine. | 11 He strengthened their defenses and put commanders in them, with supplies of food, olive oil and wine. |
12 He also put large shields and spears in all the cities, and made them very strong. So he held Judah and Benjamin. | 12 He put shields and spears in all the cities, and made them very strong. So Judah and Benjamin were his. |
13 The priests and the Levites who were in all Israel presented themselves to him from all their territories. | 13 The priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel sided with him. |
14 The Levites had left their common lands and their holdings and had come to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had prevented them from serving as priests of the Lord, | 14 The Levites even abandoned their pasturelands and property, and came to Judah and Jerusalem because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD. |
15 and had appointed his own priests for the high places, and for the goat-demons, and for the calves that he had made. | 15 And he appointed his own priests for the high places and for the goat and calf idols he had made. |
16 Those who had set their hearts to seek the Lord God of Israel came after them from all the tribes of Israel to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the Lord, the God of their ancestors. | 16 Those from every tribe of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the LORD, the God of Israel, followed the Levites to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices to the LORD, the God of their fathers. |
17 They strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and for three years they made Rehoboam son of Solomon secure, for they walked for three years in the way of David and Solomon. | 17 They strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon three years, walking in the ways of David and Solomon during this time. |
18 Rehoboam took as his wife Mahalath daughter of Jerimoth son of David, and of Abihail daughter of Eliab son of Jesse. | 18 Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David's son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse's son Eliab. |
19 She bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham. | 19 She bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah and Zaham. |
20 After her he took Maacah daughter of Absalom, who bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith. | 20 Then he married Maacah daughter of Absalom, who bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza and Shelomith. |
21 Rehoboam loved Maacah daughter of Absalom more than all his other wives and concubines (he took eighteen wives and sixty concubines, and became the father of twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters). | 21 Rehoboam loved Maacah daughter of Absalom more than any of his other wives and concubines. In all, he had eighteen wives and sixty concubines, twenty-eight sons and sixty daughters. |
22 Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief prince among his brothers, for he intended to make him king. | 22 Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah to be the chief prince among his brothers, in order to make him king. |
23 He dealt wisely, and distributed some of his sons through all the districts of Judah and Benjamin, in all the fortified cities; he gave them abundant provisions, and found many wives for them. | 23 He acted wisely, dispersing some of his sons throughout the districts of Judah and Benjamin, and to all the fortified cities. He gave them abundant provisions and took many wives for them. |
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A new season brings new faces. New names splashed from shoulder to shoulder. That has definitely been the story here in Raps Nation for the past few. And some of those players reppin' the claw are new to fans and also new to the whirlwind of the NBA. Ladies and 'gents, our rookies.
The team has always taken care of them with warm welcomes and gifts to make them feel right at home as they tackle new grounds. To gently ease them into the mighty spotlight of the big bad NBA. To take judging eyes off of them as they walk into new arenas and meet the swarms of over friendly media postgame.
I mean, I hardly noticed Jonas here.
They even kindly install protective gear in their SUVs to avoid bumps and bruises on their post practice commute home.
Reggie Evans Pranks Rookie Ed Davis from TORAPTORScom on Vimeo.
And next week training camp commences and the court gets scuffed up from fresh treads and Dora the Explorer backpacks are sold out in the city once again.
Oh, rookie initiation. It's a fun thing, isn't it? The social media realm blew up a little too late to take us back to the hazy hazing beginnings but I've still got some gold to throw at you on this nostalgic kind of day.
Let's laugh 'cause it feels good.
Cue Drakes 'Started from the Bottom':
For alot of rookies it's their first extended stay in Canada. The basics were taught back in '05.
De ja vu in '07 with a part B…
And as we countdown to Halifax I wonder what this year will bring…
Rookie warning: If you break your rookie expectation pact well, it will be noted.
Hey, at least you've got a buddy to sit with on the plane. This team has jokes all season though. (Did you see Amir, Quincy and Aaron's instagram feeds last night?) Follow them in the social spectrum for some let loose moments as we gear up to the start of another annual rite of passage.

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Have you picked up your latest copy of Hillsview? There is lots of information in it, plus many photos from events held over the past three months. There is lots of information in the newsletter on our upcoming relocation while renovations are happening at the Centre. We will keep you up to date on any changes to the timeline.
The Centre will be closed on February 17 for Family Day. I hope this is a special day in your family and you spend it with friends and family.
Do you have a treasured heirloom or an article you bought at a garage sale that you are sure is valuable? Now is your chance to have it appraised by well-known Treasured Antiques appraiser Alex Moshtagh. There is a small fee for each item appraised and is limited to three items. This event is taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. and is open to everyone.
It's great to see so many new faces around the Centre. If you joined in the last few months you will receive an invitation to a New Members Tea on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. Please try to attend and bring a guest. This is a great opportunity to find out exactly what the Centre has to offer you and meet the board members, Wendy Krever our Coordinator, and Michelle Durham our Administrative assistant. The Board members and staff are always happy to help you in any way and to answer any questions you might have.
Friday lunch on February 14 will be tomato and basil soup plus an assortment of sandwiches and dessert— a heartwarming soup to enjoy on Valentine's Day. Don't forget to sign up if you are going to join us.


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Look at this ad on Craig's list ..... he has 50,000 of them !!
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Wow...wonder how he acquired so many and WHERE he has been keeping them? |
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oh, a mere drop in the bucket...(seriously kidding)..lol today I was over at the senior center and someone had made a pyramid out of chinese take out boxes.. it was actually really cool but I didn't think to take a picture of it. it said below that it was only a temporary exhibit and probably for 'art's walk' that happens twice a year, downtown Olympia. several businesses open their doors for after hours browsing of many local artists who have their work in whichever business that sponsors them.. those canisters would be so cool for cub and boy scouts, for their emergency packs.. some of you sure should go ahead and order some.. very interesting~ |
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Please share with me your tried and true easy Chicken a la King recipe. I would like to make it for dinner tonight. Thank you. Sapphires |
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CHICKEN A LA KING 2 TBL butter 1/2 green pepper, chopped fine 1 cup sliced mushroom caps 2 TBL flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups half-and-half 3 cups cooked chicken 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 egg yolks 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp paprika Heat the butter in the top of a large double boiler (or in a pan that maybe be placed over hot water later,) heating it on a slow heat. Add the green pepper & mushrooms & cook about 3 minutes. Stir in flour & salt & cook until mixture is frothy. Gradually stir in the half-and-half; cook, stirring contantly until sauce thickens. Remove from direct heat & set over hot water. Add the chicken & sitr. Cover the pan & let stand until mixture becomes hot, but do not boil. |
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My mother took her recipe "with her", sigh! Fond memories of mothers chicken a la king. Of coure, we didn't have crock pots back then, but this one is sooooooo close to mother's. I LOVED it on toast points! CROCKPOT CHICKEN A LA KING 3 c. chopped cooked chicken (or turkey) Combine chicken, pepper, onion, celery, pimiento, mushrooms and soup in crockpot. Cook on low 6 - 7 hours. About an hour before serving turn heat on high and add peas. Serve on hot rice, noodles or toast points. ****Sure she didn't use mushrooms, back then! |
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Impulse shopping.....are you guilty?
Here's one of those studies that seems to defy gender stereotypes . . . until you think about it and say, "You know, that actually makes sense." According to a new study, men spend more money on impulse buys than women: Men spend approximately $41 on impulse buys versus $31 for women.
Gender stereotypes are alive and well.
Check this out! The peeps at UCLA recently finished a 3 year study testing men and women's stress levels around the house. (I'm not sure who thinks these things up, but I digress.) Anyway, they monitered people's brain chemicals to see exactly what stressed people out and what chilled them.
Botox for an 8 year old? Don't get me started!
This story has been in the news for a little while, but I finally had to comment on it.
Last week on "Good Morning America," there was a story about a mom giving her 8-year-old Botox. I don't think you'll be surprised to find out the child competes in pageants. Britney Campbell and her mom Kerry appeared on the show to talk about her "beauty regimen."
When are you too old to wear this? The results could surprise you!
So ladies, got a question for you to ponder. How old is "too old" to wear certain clothes, jewelry or hairstyles? Women across the country were recently polled and the answers might just surprise you. Here are the results:
Bikini---you're too old at age 47
Miniskirt--age 35
Tube Top--age 33
Stilettos--age 51
Belly button ring--35
Knee-high boots--age 47
Leather pants--age 34
Seriously? I've turned into my mother?
We found this item absolutely fascinating! It seems as a woman, no matter how much you think it will never happen to you, one day you're going to wake up and realize you've turned into your mother! And a new survey has tried to pinpoint exactly when that's going to happen.
Well, the folks at Hallmark surveyed a bunch of people and it turns out that the average age a woman turns into her mother is 32! Seriously?!
Gone, but never forgotten
If you're a long-time listener of the WIKY Morning Show, you know that I'm a huge Doris Day fan. I am also a big Elizabeth Taylor fan, so the news of her passing left me a bit sad.
Not having good luck with movies lately.
A couple of weeks ago, my mom and I went to see the movie "Blue Valentine," starring Michelle Williams and Ryan Gossling. Michelle Williams had been nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, so we wanted to check it out. Well, about halfway through the film, we looked at each other and decided to leave.
Embarassing DVDs in your collection.....admit it
This morning on the show we discussed those DVDs or VHS tapes that you may be embarassed to admit you own. I had so many to choose from, but here are the two that made the cut (so to speak)!
Oscar Fright.....on many levels
Another Oscar telecast is history, and while I didn't hate it as much as DJB did, I still long for the days when Billy Crystal was the host. James Franco and Anne Hathaway did an "okay" job, but I really didn't have to see James Franco dressed up as Marilyn Monroe. Yikes!
Splitting up the chores could spell relationship disaster
We talked about "chore duty" on the show this morning and found out some illuminating information! If you think splitting the chores with your spouse 50-50 is going to make the resentment and inequality in your relationship magically disappear....that may not be the case.
According to a new book called "Spousonomics," couples who divide chores right down the middle can have as many issues as other couples.


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The HENB Conference in New Brunswick
Posted by jlwile on June 10, 2013
This past weekend, I spoke at the Home Educators of New Brunswick convention in Sussex, New Brunswick (Canada). It was an intimate, well-organized conference with many wonderful people. I spoke a total of five times, once on Friday night and four times on Saturday. Even though they are in another country, Canadians face many of the same problems with their education system that we in the U.S. face with ours. In fact, three of the talks I gave at this convention were "Canadian versions" of the talks I give here at home. They cover the same issues, but they use Canadian statistics rather than U.S. statistics. Nevertheless, the conclusions are very similar.
For example, one of my favorite talks is the one I give about homeschool graduates and what they are doing now. This link is the handout for the U.S. version of the talk, while this link is the one for the Canadian version. Even though the Canadian version contains only Canadian statistics and mostly the stories of individual Canadian homeschool graduates (with a few from the U.S. and New Zealand thrown in for good measure), you can see that the conclusions are really the same: Homeschool graduates are doing wonderfully well and are really making a difference in the world.
Of course, one of the great things about speaking at a convention in another country is that it gives you a chance to do a bit of sightseeing as well. My wife traveled up to New Brunswick after the conference was over, so she and I are traveling around enjoying the lovely countryside. The picture at the top of this post, for example, was taken at Hopewell Cape in the Bay of Fundy. I will write more about that in my next blog post.
As always, I was asked several wonderful questions after my talks and while I was in the exhibit hall.
After my talk on Homeschooling: The Solution to Our Education Problem, a mother asked me, "How late is too late for pulling a student from public school and homeschooling him?" I told her that as far as I'm concerned, it is never too late. When my wife and I adopted our daughter, she was in the middle of high school. We pulled her out of public school and started homeschooling her, and she flourished! She didn't really want to be homeschooled, and she didn't particularly enjoy it, but in every way, she was better off at home. Now that she is an adult, she agrees.
She had a lot of friends from school, and we took great pains to make sure she stayed connected with them. However, there were a lot of other teens at school who were definitely not her friends, and they were an emotional strain on her. After a few months of being removed from their negative influence, I saw a remarkable improvement in her self esteem. Of course, academics were where she made her biggest gains. Right before we started homeschooling her, she had taken the PSAT and had scored in the 30th percentile in math and the 70th percentile in English. When she took the ACT after being homeschooled, she was in the 70th percentile in math and the 90th percentile in English. More importantly, by the time she graduated from homeschool, she knew how to learn independently and how to seriously research an issue on her own. She had no idea how to do either of those things when we pulled her out of school.
After another one of my talks, a homeschooling father asked me where I thought online education fits into homeschooling. I told him that I thought online classes are a great opportunity – they allow your student to be judged academically by someone other than you. However, I don't think they should constitute the majority of a student's courses. If they do, you are simply bringing school home – you are not homeschooling. Homeschooling is about learning independently and strengthening family ties. A high school filled with online classes is not the best way to encourage that.
Also, I told him that contrary to what most people think, I believe online courses are best used in the student's areas of strength, not the student's areas of weakness. Most people think that since an online course makes a teacher available, it should be used for those areas in which the student struggles. I disagree. A good online course moves at a fast pace and covers a lot of ground. If the student struggles, he or she is likely to be left behind. It is best to allow the struggling student to choose his or her own pace.
Why have a student take an online class in an area of strength? Because it would be nice to get an independent evaluation of the student in such an area. You think the student is strong in that area, but what does someone else think? Also, good online courses are staffed with teachers who know the subject well. In his or her area of strength, a student will be best able to utilize that expertise, asking questions that go well beyond the material. Of course, every student is different, so the parents (with input from the student) are the ones who need to make the final call on how to utilize online courses in their specific situation.
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Thanks, Dr. Wile. I shared a link to this on the HENB facebook page; I'm sure the organizers will appreciate your kind words. We loved having you here. Also happy to hear you and your wife are enjoying the province. Hopewell Rocks really are pretty cool!
Thanks for coming to this year's HENB conference! It was an honor to meet you and your first science book for the K-6 group was our most exciting purchase at the conference. We can't wait to start it in the Fall when we resume homeschooling. Thank you!
We loved having you at the HENB conference and getting to know you a little bit too. Jacob was thrilled with his message from you in his science book. He is hoping to have some car design drawings to show you this weekend in Nova Scotia. LOL…enjoy your time here so glad your wife got to come visit with you this week.
As a homeschool junior who is taking/has taken many online classes, I just wanted to say that I disagree with the following statement: "However, I don't think they should constitute the majority of a student's courses. If they do, you are simply bringing school home – you are not homeschooling."
I think it depends on the situation, and many times it IS good to take the majority of classes online or otherwise outside the home. Through 8th grade I did take most of my courses at home. However, in high school, I began taking online and community college classes. This past year I took only one class – math – at home. The rest were at community college, at other homeschool organizations, or online such as at aphomeschoolers.com. I would not receive the same education if I did not take those "external" classes.
I do agree with your analysis of online classes, though! I know I'm nitpicking, but I just don't like to see such a hard line drawn as to where to take classes. I think such a line erodes the flexibility that is the beauty of homeschooling.


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Shortly after 4:30 Monday morning and acting on a tip, police in Trainer, Delaware County surrounded the home of Gary and Trish Krobath, at 4334 Post Road, where police believed the man holed up inside was the murderer who killed two victims and seriously injured three others just 30 hours earlier in Douglass Township, Montgomery County.
Mark Richard Geisenheyner, 51, whose last known address was in Upper Pottsgrove Township, fled to the home of acquaintance Gary Krobath on Sunday night and told him about the carnage he brought to the home of Paul and Monica Shay at 50 Renninger Road near Gilbertsville.
Gary Krobath met Geisenheyner in 2001 while they were coworkers at a landscaping company but hadn't seen or spoke until the spring of 2010 when they ran into each other at a Pottstown area store. It turns out they were living close to each other in that area. A few months later Geisenheyner helped Krobath move to the Trainer home.
According to reports, Geisenheyner had Gary listen to news reports of the Douglass Township shooting then admitted to Gary that he shot five people at the address. Later Sunday night, Geisenheyner and the Krobaths attended a nearby fireworks display.
It is possible Geisenheyner returned to his Upper Pottsgrove home before escaping to Delaware County. Police retrieved what is believed to be the .22-caliber handgun used in the murders from the banks of the Schuylkill River not far from his home.
Killed in the shooting were Joseph Shay, 43, of Yarmouth, Massachusetts and Brooklyn, New York and two-year old Gregory Bosco of Fall River Massachusetts. Seriously injured were the homeowners Paul B., 64, and Monica N. Shay, 58, also of Brooklyn and Gregory's mother, Kathryn Erdmann, 37.
Several accounts report that Geisenheyner, a career criminal who spent time in the State Correctional Institute at Graterford, had been threatening to rob and kill Paul Shay over an alleged insurance scam incident involving a fire in 2006 at the Renninger Road address and artwork that was reported stolen shortly after the fire.
Later that year, the artwork was found in Geisenheyner's possession and he was sent back to prison on a parole violation. Geisenheyner claimed he was to be paid by Paul Shay for the taking the artwork after Shay received an insurance payout for it.
Montgomery County DA Risa Vetri Ferman said, "Fifteen months ago, when Geisenheyner got out of prison, he was determined to exact revenge on Paul Shay…He began casing the home three months ago, apparently unbeknownst to the family."
According to a report in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Geisenheyner also told Gary that he wasn't going back to prison and that he would go down in a blaze of glory.
Gary and Trish Krobath were married in May of this year and Gary said he feared for their lives while Geisenheyner was in their home. Gary waited until Geisenheyner fell asleep, told Trish to escape to a neighbor's home, then he called police.
Trainer police and several SWAT teams evacuated neighbors and surrounded the home. During a six-hour standoff, they urged Geisenheyner to surrender during cell phone conversations with the suspected murderer. About 9 a.m., police fired tear-gas into the dwelling trying to force Geisenheyner out. Geisinheyner was armed with a .45 caliber weapon.
Around noon, police fired stun grenades into the home and stormed it, finding Geisenheyner in the basement with the gun. Police fired one shot and Geisenheyner was later pronounced dead.
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I went in the twos classroom sometime later and found them making their own train…
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Aug 8 (Reuters) - Here are U.S. lawmakers seen by analysts and
congressional aides as some of the front-runners for selection to a
12-member "super committee" being set up to address budget and tax issues.
The panel will have six Democrats and six Republicans, split evenly
between the Senate and the House of Representatives. The deadline for
choosing members is Aug. 16.
Names likely will be announced before that, congressional aides said.
MAX BAUCUS: A centrist leader and chairman of the powerful Senate Finance
Committee, Baucus has urged tax reform.
He was a member of the 2010 Bowles-Simpson deficit commission formed by
President Barack Obama. Baucus voted against the final Bowles-Simpson
proposals because they would have cut elderly and veterans' benefits and
hurt his largely rural home state of Montana by raising gasoline prices.
Baucus fought President George W. Bush's push to privatize Social Security
and is a vocal critic of a House Republican plan to privatize Medicare for
future retirees.
KENT CONRAD: Another centrist, the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee
early in 2010 floated a plan urging tax increases and spending cuts to
save $4 trillion over 10 years.
He was also on the bipartisan Bowles-Simpson panel. He voted in favor of
its final recommendations.
Conrad, from North Dakota, was part of the so-called Senate Gang of Six, a
bipartisan group that in mid-July offered an ambitious but failed $3.75
trillion deficit reduction plan.
He has announced that he will not run for another term next year, giving
him even more latitude to take difficult stances.
RICHARD DURBIN: The No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, Durbin is a liberal --
his junior Illinois colleague in the Senate was once Barack Obama -- who
is likely to resist any big cuts to Social Security, Medicare and
Durbin was one of few lawmakers, along with Conrad, to vote in favor of
Bowles-Simpson's recommendations. He was a member of that panel and of the
Gang of Six.
ROB PORTMAN: A first-term senator from Ohio, he knows the budget-and-tax
debate, having worked for President George W. Bush as director of the
Office of Management and Budget. Fellow Republican Senator John McCain
said he would pick Portman for the super committee.
When Portman was in the House, he served on both the Budget and
tax-writing Ways and Means Committees.
JEFF SESSIONS: The top Republican on the Senate Budget Committee, he is an
Alabama conservative who has had an open mind about closing some tax
loopholes. During the debt limit debate, he was a sharp critic of Obama's
economic policies.
XAVIER BECERRA: A rank-and-file party lieutenant, the vice chairman of the
House Democratic Caucus sits on the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee.
He is close to fellow Californian and Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi. He
was on the Bowles-Simpson panel and opposed its final report.
A solid liberal, Becerra also has ties to the White House. At the start of
Obama's presidency, he was offered the job of U.S. trade representative,
which he turned down.
CHRIS VAN HOLLEN: Another party stalwart, the top Democrat on the House
Budget Committee was part of a bipartisan group led by Vice President Joe
Biden that tried unsuccessfully earlier this year to forge a deficit deal.
From Maryland, he is former chairman of the House Democratic Campaign
Committee and also is a Pelosi confidant.
JAMES CLYBURN: The senior member of the South Carolina delegation to
Congress, he is a top member of the House Democratic leadership and a
Pelosi ally. Clyburn also is an influential member of the Congressional
Black Caucus.
ALLYSON SCHWARTZ: The second-highest ranking Democrat on the Budget
Committee, she is a rank-and-file Democrat who represents Pennsylvania.
She has aligned herself with moderates in her party and has focused on
healthcare issues.
DAVE CAMP: The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee wants to
balance the budget without raising taxes. This is a key Republican goal
and one that most budget experts say cannot be met without devastating
budget cuts.
Last week Camp said the super committee would not be the best forum for
tax reform.
He was on the Bowles-Simpson panel and opposed its final recommendations.
He said they failed to address rising healthcare costs and included tax
increases that would impede economic growth.
ERIC CANTOR: The House Republican leader was a key player in the debt
ceiling talks, living up to his reputation as an aggressive partisan
unlikely to compromise.
On Monday he said: "There will be pressure to compromise on tax increases.
We will be told that there is no other way forward. I respectfully
disagree. ... We were not elected to raise taxes."
He has positioned himself as an advocate of Tea Party activists in the
JEB HENSARLING: As a conservative House Republican, he has pushed for a
moratorium on earmarks and proposed capping federal spending at 20 percent
of the size of the U.S. economy every year. Another Bowles-Simpson member,
he also opposed its recommendations.
PAUL RYAN: The Republican chairman of the House Budget Committee authored
a plan to slash Medicare costs and benefits. Democrats say they won a May
off-cycle congressional election in upstate New York by campaigning
against Ryan's plan.
Naming him to the super committee could put his plan back in play, a risky
move. Ryan was a Bowles-Simpson commissioner and voted against its final
recommendations. (Reporting by Kevin Drawbaugh, Richard Cowan, Donna
Smith, Thomas Ferraro and Dave Clarke in Washington; editing by Mohammad
Zargham and Todd Eastham)
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All around the globe french tech engineers are recognized for their skills, but they suffer from a lack of real alumni associations. So we're building one.
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Everybody should know each others in each chapter. The goal is NOT to be as big as possible. We do not want to be a big organization where you don't know who is standing next to you. Thus we will never be very big per chapter and each chapter is growing slowly after the first 50 members.
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While fad diets are nothing new, there are concerns about the growing popularity of "Detox" diets, juice diets and and highly restrictive eating regimes.
Last year CHOICE examined 10 detox products available on pharmacy shelves to find out whether they really act as an "internal broom", or whether all of the sweeping claims are merely unfounded marketing spin.
Our investigation covered a range of products - from mainstream supplement brand Blackmores, which claims its Kickstart Detoxification will help cleanse, purify and detoxify your organs, to a 48-hour detox drink promoted via scantily clad models, and even a Brauer homeopathic product sold with a natural fibre body exfoliator, which it claims promotes holistic body cleansing.
With a wide range of detox products available at your local pharmacy, celebrity eating plan pages popping up on your social media feeds and many books on the topic published this year alone, there's no doubt the business is a lucrative one. This year, Australians are predicted to spend $827.1m on diet products and weight loss services.
For more information about nutrition, see Diet and Exercise.
There is little evidence detox diets actually remove toxins, according to accredited practising dietitian Melanie McGrice. She says this is a job your kidneys and liver do by themselves every day.
As a dietitian, McGrice regularly sees patients who come to her "hoping to find a remedy" after a particularly poor period of eating or drinking. The problem is, the punishment of a strict "detox" diet doesn't really make up for the binge.
"People have this idea of a detox diet as a way of dealing with their guilt about having a diet that previously contained sugars, fats and or alcohol, but two wrongs don't make a right," McGrice says. "It may alleviate your guilt but it is actually doing more harm than good."
Most detox products spruik some kind of cleansing benefit for the liver or kidneys. In some cases, products encourage severe restrictions of key food groups, such as meat and dairy. Worryingly, others recommend eliminating food altogether. Accredited practising dietitian Kate Di Prima rejects the idea that you need a detox product to achieve a healthy liver. She says liver cleansing doesn't actually have to be a complicated process at all – all you need to do is avoid excessive amounts of alcohol, caffeine and saturated fats.
To personalise our investigation, CHOICE assigned the diet detox products to volunteers who agreed to trial the product and provide feedback.
Volunteers were instructed to follow the eating plan outlined in the product instructions and where this was not available, they were given a healthy eating plan similar to the one listed in this article.
Although some of our volunteers said they felt better at the conclusion of the trial, they all put this down to the healthy eating plan and elimination of added sugars and processed foods. None said they would be willing to pay for the products out of their own money. Here's a sample of what some of our volunteers had to say:
How did you feel at the end of the detox?
I felt pretty bad - slightly bloated, a bit headachey, probably as a result of the very limited diet this 'detox' prescribed.
I have no idea what the ingredients in my detox drink were meant to do (I have been on other detoxes before that did make me feel different / possibly even better) but this one didn't do that.
Would you buy the product or recommend it?
I was quite shocked that a bottle of lemon flavoured liquid could cost as much as it did when it didn't seem to do anything. Would I pay for it? No way. It blows my mind that this product is being advertised so heavily on radio and thanks to the visit by Kim Kardashian it has had so much publicity that I'm sure it will sell millions of units despite not working.
It felt good to watch what you eat, but it didn't make me feel any better. I think I could achieve the same feeling of wellbeing and healthiness by just following a healthy eating plan.
Definitely not - I would be very disappointed if I paid for the product as I could have bought the ingredients from the supermarket for a fraction of the cost. And as a result of the laxatives, I had to be near a bathroom for most of the day.
During the detox I had headaches, felt sluggish and had very low every levels. The headache didn't ease until day 6! I ate very healthy and felt less bloated than usual (probably because I cut out carbs), but it wasn't worth it for the tiredness and nauseousness I experienced.
No. It made me realised that you don't need to take a pill to feel better, you just need to plan mentally and give yourself a set period of time to eat healthy and make sure you stick to it.
I didn't notice any obvious results or improved wellbeing from taking the detox, except that I consciously drank more water as the detox liquid had to be consumed with 2L of water each day. The only positive effect may have been related to the fact that I was consciously monitoring my food intake throughout the day and had the "feeling" that I was doing a good thing for my body - it's greatest effect for me was as a motivational tool more than any other outcome.
For no other feeling other than the satisfaction of having 'tried' to detox, the product is not good value. I think that keeping a food diary, maintaining a set healthy eating plan and exercising would bring the same, if not much more, benefit than the detox product.
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You'll have heard the claims before – specially designed with this, professionally formulated from that. There are "rare combinations", "unique blends" and even "powerful super foods", all claimed to be the next big thing. But what's really in the box? Of the powders, potions and pills we looked at, most contain a combination of fruit and vegetable extracts, liver tonics, laxatives and traditional weight loss aids. And a number of the ingredients that popped up more than once were flagged by dietitians as being of particular interest.
Known for its ability to stimulate your central nervous system, caffeine is present in two of these products, most likely because of its ability to speed up your metabolism. It's generally accepted that the caffeine in two to four cups of coffee each day is harmless, however too much caffeine can make you anxious and may cause headaches or abnormal heart rhythms. While the 4321 Slim Evolution gives a precise measure for the amount of caffeine in each dose on its label, its sister product, the 4321 10 Day Body Boot Camp, does not. It's interesting to note that while some products give you added caffeine, others require it to be eliminated for the duration of the detox, which can cause headaches for those who regularly consume coffee. Back to top.
The two 4321 products also contain green tea, considered to have antioxidant properties and the ability to improve mental alertness (most likely because of its caffeine content) and often used as a weight loss aid. But despite this, there is little reliable data to determine whether this age-old beverage will help to cleanse or cut the kilos. Back to top.
Also said to speed up metabolism is bitter orange, a key ingredient in the Blackmores Kickstart Detox. Experts say there's not enough evidence to support the use of this ingredient for health purposes, particularly given reports of its links to fainting, heart attack and stroke. Bitter orange should be avoided by people with high blood pressure and should not be taken in conjunction with caffeine, yet the Kickstart Detox's packaging and the public summary of the product in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) fail to contain such warnings. Back to top.
Berries such as acai, goji and cranberries also appear in a number of products. Cranberries have known antioxidant properties and can help prevent urinary tract infections, although the evidence is not definitive and caution should be exercised by those who take blood-thinning drugs, such as warfarin and aspirin, in taking a product that contains cranberries. Goji berries should also be avoided by people on warfarin. There is no definitive scientific evidence to support the claims that acai berries, native to Central and South America and promoted widely as a "superfood", promote weight loss. Back to top.
Di Prima says while there's nothing dangerous about most of these ingredients, the whole food is always going to be better than a single extract. As an example, beta-carotene, found in both of the 48-hour detoxes, appears to be associated with an increased risk of lung cancer in smokers when taken as a supplement, but eating a lot of beta carotene-containing fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk. Back to top.
The inclusion of psyllium in the Totally Natural Quick Cleanse and Skinny Mini is designed to promote regular bowel movements. Although not harmful in itself, psyllium should not be taken with the common painkiller aspirin and people with diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure should be especially cautious – although the product fails to provide this warning on its packaging. Rhubarb and senna are also used in some of the products to promote regular bowel movements. However, if you eat a sufficient amount of high-fibre foods, such as oats, grains and fruits, this should not be an issue for you. Back to top.
Silybin, the biologically active element of milk thistle, appears in the Bioglan Intense Cleanse and the Totally Natural Quick Cleanse. Historically thought to protect and improve liver function, laboratory studies suggest this could be correct, although clinical trials have not been able to link the two. Found naturally in meat and fish, taurine also appears in these two products. Back to top.
Taurine is thought to contain antioxidants and may improve liver function in patients with existing liver disease (hepatitis), however there's no evidence to support the idea that taurine can improve the function of a healthy liver. The QuickTrim Fast Cleanse (endorsed by Kim and Khloe Kardashian) claims you'll slim down and lose your bloat in just 48 hours – although the fructose and soybean fibre may have exactly the opposite effect on some people, according to McGrice. Back to top.
Chitosan, a dietary fibre derived from the shell of crustaceans, is popular in weight loss products for its ability to bind small amounts of fat into waste. As an ingredient in the 4321 10 Day Body Boot Camp, chitosan appeals to those looking to shed excess kilos, although this is not all it is capable of shedding. Chitosan does not distinguish between different types of fat, which means good fats, such as omega-3s, can also be lost in the process. More importantly, good-quality studies suggest the effect of chitosan on body weight is minimal. The US Food and Drug Administration warns directly against the use of chitosan, which it says may cause problems for those allergic to shellfish. McGrice says while chitosan may play a role in weight loss, "there are better things that can be done to improve metabolism, such as exercise". Back to top.
Of the products we looked at, the majority came with the recommendation that the detox be undertaken in conjunction with a healthy eating plan. Di Prima says although the ingredients may not always have a scientific benefit, the upside of detox products is the way they encourage consumers to embark on new health regimes. "[On the detox], people will exercise more, eat better, cut out bad foods and lose weight. They attribute this to the tablet, but it is more likely actually the change to lifestyle that has made the difference."
Lemon and sugar is perfect for pancakes, but what about detoxing? Dubbed an extreme and terrible dieting option by our dietitians due to its recommendation you eliminate all food for seven days, the Pure Natural lemon detox cost us $89.95 (plus the cost of a few lemons) at an inner city Sydney pharmacy. We decided to compare how much people are paying for this product, with the true cost of its ingredients, which likely have no real health benefits whatsoever. To buy similar ingredients from a supermarket – one litre of golden syrup, a packet of cayenne pepper, a 50 pack of senna laxative tablets and jar of sea salt – cost us less than $25 (lemons not included).
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is the government body responsible for regulation of medicinal products. Products listed with the TGA are divided into two categories: registered goods and listed goods.
All registered medicines, deemed to be of higher risk – such as prescription drugs – are individually assessed for efficacy and safety before they reach the shelf, while listed goods, considered to be of lesser risk, usually reach the shelf without any regulatory examination. Only about 20% of new listings in this category are randomly assessed each year for compliance with TGA requirements.
All the products we looked at are available over the counter in pharmacies, yet only three – the Bioglan Intense Cleanse, Blackmores Kickstart Detox and the Skinny Mini – are listed with the TGA.
Dr Ken Harvey, former adjunct associate professor at La Trobe University's School of Public Health, wrote in an article published in the Medical Journal of Australia that the TGA fails when it comes to protecting consumers in the purpose it was established to achieve: to provide for a national system of controls relating to the quality, safety and efficacy of therapeutic goods.
Harvey also succeeded in bringing a complaint before the Complaints Resolution Panel of the TGA's Advertising Code Council for misleading claims attached to a detox product last year. The claims made about Slimright 123 Detox n Burn that it would detoxify the body, reduce bloating and cleanse toxin build up were found to be misleading and likely to raise unwarranted expectations. Similar claims are attached to all these products, however only the products listed with the TGA can be regulated under the code.
The remaining seven products, formulated as liquids or powders, escape the ambit of regulation. Such products fall within the realm of Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ). FSANZ's Health Claims Standard, currently being updated, regulates high-level health claims attached to food products, including powder sachets and oral liquids clearly intended to be sold as diet detox products.
Our experts say that, in lieu of adequate regulation, the onus is on consumers to look out for words used in conjunction with claims on these products, such as "aids" and "assists", effectively buying leeway for the manufacturers.
We spoke with accredited practising dietitian Melanie McGrice to bring you a detailed healthy eating plan. We think this is the best way to give your body a 'detox'.
Morning tea
Afternoon Tea
Grains & cereals 2 x 30g slices bread; 1 medium bread roll; 1 cup cooked rice/pasta/noodles (40g raw); 1 cup cooked porridge (40g raw); 1 cup breakfast cereal flakes (40g raw); ½ cup natural muesli; 1 medium potato or 1 cob corn
Vegetables & legumes ½ cup cooked vegetables/legumes; 1 cup salad vegetables
Fruit 1 medium piece of fruit eg. apple, banana, orange; 2 small pieces eg. apricots, kiwifruit; 1 cup canned fruit; ½ cup juice; 4 dried apricots; 1 ½ tbsp sultanas
Dairy 1 cup (250ml) milk; ½ cup evaporated milk; 2 slices (40g) cheese; ¾ cup (200g) yoghurt; 1 cup (250ml) custard
Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts, legumes 65-100g cooked meat, chicken or fish; ½ cup lean mince; 2 small chops; 2 slices roast meat; ½ cup cooked legumes; 1 small fish fillet; 3 fish fingers; a small can tuna/salmon; 4 prawns; 2 small eggs; 1/3 cup nuts; ¼ cup seeds


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They call me "Nana"
I actually did get it from here for $9.99, I just thought I'd put $15 b/c I think that's what it says on the cover. still a bargain...Originally Posted by disneydreamer98
If we can dream it, we can do it
Wrong thread! lolOriginally Posted by iwannabeminnie
He is a lot of fun. But there are times when he "talks too much". But its a fun thing when waiting in line. I would not recommend buying him on EBAY unless you have done a ton of business with a person selling one. I bought one on EBAY for $30 and he didn't work. But the Manager at Zawadi in AKL was nice enough to give me a new one.
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I bought mine off of ebay and he was new in the box. He worked fine. We most enjoyed him at Epcot in the World Showcase (where we attended a special event at Walt Disney World.)
They call me "Nana"
My Pal Mickey joined our family 2 years ago at Christmas. When we were eating at the Rose and Crown, all of a sudden when the room was unusually quiet, PM yells, "The British are coming! The British are Coming!" I learned to turn him off when going into quiet areas. I found that he's rather heavy to carry around. I nearly lost him the first ride I went on. He fell off my belt in MS. After that, I made a harness for him and he clips onto a lanyard and rests on my purse. I will have to check into getting him updated my next trip. I didn't know that was possible. I didn't take him to Disneyland Paris because I didn't want to carry him around in case he didn't work. I forgot to check his batteries before going to the park in Oct. and found out too late that his batteries had died. Batteries are replaceable, but you need a screwdriver.
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Adult daycare for the kid inside you.
A friend of mine has one that we all enjoyed at Epcot one day. He was quite hysterical for the day, but I wouldn't want one all the time. He is heavy. And I'm very ticklish, so everytime he vibrated because he had something to say, I usually ended up jumping and yelling. He is extremely talkative at Epcot! He vibrated at least once in every country, sometimes two or three times. He had a lot of trivia to share, but he had just as many really bad kiddie jokes. I had enough of him after about an hour and a half and passed him on to someone else in the group.
We used Pal-Mickey in May 2005. Purchased him at Animal Kingdom and used him for 8 days at all parks. It was fantastic to have reminders of shows and tidbits of info - we would have waited ages to see the Lion King show but with Mickeys reminder-we happened to just walk in 5 min. prior to showtime. His batteries only just started to die by the time we finished our holiday. With two children squeezing his hand constantly, he was well worth the price paid. We live in Australia and hope to visit again in 2006 so will be bringing him back (with fresh batteries)!
Bought PM in September, my advice and observations-
We downloaded a certificate online that fot us a free pin with him to commemorate HCOE, but i dont think they are available anymore.
Make sure you turn him on after you take him out of the box. he is in a "demo" mode in the display box, so he wont work right, right away. we could squeeze his hands and he would talk, but said the same 2 or 3 things over and over. we knew from a friend of mine who is a current CM that the RFID sensor is in his nose, so we were walking along pointing him in all directions. after 2 hours of him not shaking or talking to us, i took our Anti-social PM back to the Camera Shop in MK and told them it didnt work. they couldnt figgure it out, until a fellow guest took it, ripped him open (he's velcro-ed up his back) and switched it from demo to on. he didnt shut up after that.
after Wishes, when the park was obviously closing, he continuously shouted that there were no lines at all of the major attractions... must have been a glitch that day, because ours wasnt the only one, and he didnt do it a couple of days later when we went for Wishes again.
As for the belt clip situation, he now comes with a PM lanyard in the box to replace the belt clip if it doesnt work for you. personally, the Belt clip worked for me. and for those who said that they almost lost him on this or that attraction... isnt that what Disney means when they say to stow all loose objects?
we really enjoyed him, but my one beef is that he has no volume switch. on crowded Main Street USA, you had to hold him up to your ear to hear him, and as in an earlier post, he seems REALLY loud in quiter situations.
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Too bad they don't make them for DisneyLAND...PM sounds really, really cool!
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Phat Girlz
Phat Girlz | |
Promotional poster
Directed by | Nnegest Likké |
Produced by | Robert F. Newmyer Steven J. Wolfe Steven Imes Michael Glassman |
Written by | Nnegest Likké |
Starring | Mo'Nique Jimmy Jean-Louis Godfrey |
Music by | Stephen Endelman |
Cinematography | John L. Demps, Jr. Dean Lent |
Edited by | Zack Arnold |
company |
Sneak Preview Entertainment
Distributed by | Fox Searchlight Pictures |
Release dates
Running time
99 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $3 million |
Box office | $7,403,491 |
Phat Girlz is a 2006 comedy film written and directed by Nnegest Likké and starring Mo'Nique.
This article's plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. (January 2012) |
Jazmin Biltmore is a smart-mouthed, frustrated, plus-sized, aspiring fashion designer and department store employee who is obsessed with her weight.
Jazmin has always been overweight, unlike her skinny, popular cousin Mia. Jazmin wins a trip to Palm Springs for the weekend at a posh five-star resort. She and best friend Stacy find the first day at the spa embarrassing, as hotel robes don't fit, and the massage table is quite small for their curvaceous figures. They leave in frustration to join Mia, who has been ogling a Nigerian man swimming in the pool. He introduces himself as Tunde, but Jazmin is enraptured, too distracted to remember her own name. He and his friends find Jazmin and Stacy beautiful. However, they think Mia is so skinny that they wonder if she is sick. They invite the women out, with Tunde saying he has never seen such beautiful women in America.
The three women go with the men to a traditional Nigerian party, where Mia is told she needs to eat more. She storms out in anger because everyone there embraces "big and beautiful". Jazmin's infatuation with Tunde continues, while reserved Stacy is hit on by Tunde's friend Akibo. Pretty soon, they are much in carnal lust. Mia is frustrated because her cousin and her friend have both snagged rich Nigerian doctors and she is lonely.
Tunde treats Jazmin with the utmost respect, to the point she is afraid that he is not showing sexual interest. He tells her she is beautiful and should not change herself to please other people, other than cutting down on profanity because she is too classy for that. She says she will eventually get down to a size 5, but he comments that with her body structure, she can never be that small. He lets her know that in Nigeria, her shape, called "thick madame", is equated with wealth and highly respected. She attempts to embrace these concepts by pampering herself at the spa, even indulging in cookies. That night, she goes down to dinner by herself since Tunde is busy with a meeting. After heartily preparing her all-you-can-eat buffet meal, she walks into the dining room to see Tunde sitting with a thin blond woman. She confronts him about cheating on her. But he asks why she gets angry so easily, informing her that the blond woman is actually the president of the medical corporation that he had told her about. She is embarrassed and runs out. She has the girls leave the hotel and goes back home to her dull life as a saleswoman. She goes through a crisis, soon has a breakdown, and throws away her diet pills, size 5 clothing and spring-cleans her room. Jazmin finally accepts what Tunde told her about loving herself and embraces her body.
Although Jazmin is a talented designer, and the store's clothing line for plus-sized women is disappointing, her manager has repeatedly said that her designs are too amateur for the store buyer to be interested. Three large women enter and demand assistance in finding the clothing Jazmin is wearing. She sideswipes her manager and approaches the buyer, Robert, who compliments her dress. She is proud to point out that it is her own design. Robert is very pleased and leads her away for further discussion. Jazmin's career blossoms from a section in the store to a store of her own, and finally her Thick Madame clothing line goes nationwide. She holds a fashion show with plus-sized models, including the now more-confident Stacy.
One year later, she to travels to Nigeria to apologize to the man she realizes she loves. A woman opens the door holding a baby. Jazmin asks if she is Tunde's wife, and the woman agrees. Jazmin has the girls go to the taxi because she does not like to be rejected with an audience. She tells Tunde that he has changed her life, but she won't "be a homewrecker". Tunde clarifies that the woman is a maid, he delivered the baby, and the maid doesn't understand English. He says his prayers have been answered, as he has loved Jazmin all along. They kiss, and he promises to handle "all of her". Mia and Stacy also reunite with their partners, and they join Tunde's family for dinner. Mia piles food on her plate, stating that she wants to bulk up so she can find a rich Nigerian doctor as well. The film ends with Jazmin and Tunde in bed, while Jazmin insists on having the lights on.
- Mo'Nique as Jazmin Biltmore
- Raven Goodwin as Young Jazmin Biltmore
- Jimmy Jean-Louis as Dr. Tunde Jonathan
- Godfrey as Akibo
- Kendra C. Johnson as Stacey
- Joyful Drake as Mia
- Dayo Ade as Godwin
- Felix Pire as Ramón
- Charles Duckworth as Jack
- Jack Noseworthy as Richard "Dick" Eklund
- Eric Roberts as Robert Myer
- Crystal Rivers as Aimee
The building used to film the FatAssBurger scene was the Fatburger in Palm Springs, California. It is located near the Palm Springs International Airport.
Box office[edit]
In its opening weekend, the film grossed a total of $3,109,924 in the United States. As of July 9, the film has grossed a total of $7,061,128 in the United States. The film is considered to be successful because it made its $3 million production budget back in its first weekend of release. It only made $340,762 overseas and thus has only made $7,401,890 worldwide.[1]
Critical reception[edit]
The film received mostly negative reviews, with Rotten Tomatoes reporting that out of 43 reviews, 10 were "Fresh" and 33 "Rotten", making for an overall 23% approval rating and the consensus: "Although Phat Girlz has good intentions, it is sloppily made and thin on laughs." The film has a slightly higher score of 36/100 on Metacritic, indicating "generally unfavorable" reviews. The San Francisco Chronicle praised the film, saying "Clumsily directed yet entertainingly written by Oakland native Nnegest Likké, Phat Girlz is like Rocky with cellulite. Or maybe Pretty Woman without all the bony butts. It has a lot of heart and soul, but it's almost never mean-spirited."[2]
Variety magazine's Joe Leydon said that the film "feels torturously padded at an overlong 98 minutes",[3] and also claims that the romance between Jazmin (Mo'Nique) and Tunde (Jean-Louis) is too drawn out, "quite possibly because writer-director Nnegest Likke has nothing else in her scenario to sustain audience interest".[3] Entertainment Weekly gave the film a D grade, remarking that "Mo'Nique is fat. Almost every scene in Phat Girlz — the fancy z is for Z-grade — is about how she's fat",[4] and concluding that "the movie reduces her to a single discernible characteristic, which is a telltale mark of many a wholly awful comedy."[4]
- ^ http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=phatgirlz.htm
- ^ Hartlaub, Peter (August 22, 2006). "Phat Girlz". San Francisco Chronicle, Hearst Corporation. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
- ^ a b "Variety Reviews - Phat Girlz - Film Reviews - New U.S. Release - Review by Joe Leydon". Variety.com, Reed Elsevier. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
- ^ a b "Phat Girlz Review". Entertainment Weekly. April 12, 2006. Retrieved May 5, 2012.


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The sport would not survive without our hockey mom's and team managers! We appreciate all you do!
This weekend is Mother's Day, what better way to celebrate the efforts of our Hockey Moms and Team Managers. In our sport and any sport for that matter, the job of these women is absolutely crucial for the players success. From carpooling, to registration, to booking travel planning, and all communication with the team and their parents. Their job seems to never end, and sometime thankless and taken for granted. So next time you see your Hockey Mom / Team Manager, make sure give them a big hug and thank them! to all you Hockey Moms out there, You're Awesome!!!


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Comets blow up the Dynamite
First off, let me confess that I may love softball season more than my daughter (okay Grace, I know I do). The Comets, a U-12 recreational softball team in Fauquier County, is led by Coach Jon, an amazing father and role model who volunteers hours and hours of his time each week in order to teach our girls the sport and sportsmanship. He also writes the best post game emails ever. Below, please enjoy his recap of our second game along with a few of my pics (click for larger view).
Hello Comet Nation,
Today's game was complete domination…with a few hiccups defensively in the first inning. Final score 23 to 6.
On offense, we scored 6 runs in the first, 6 runs in the third and 6 runs in the fourth inning, each time resulting in the mercy rule to end the inning. And, the second inning, we scored 5 runs. In two games we have scored 37 runs in 8 innings. Sam, Carleigh, Lauren, and Bailey scored every time they batted, resulting in 16 runs.
And Megan scored 3 out of 4 times up. Great job girls.
Pitching: Lauren pitched 3 innings, recording 5 strikeouts and Megan followed up with a scoreless 4th and final inning. If we keep pitching at this level, we will be untouchable.
Defense: We gave up 6 runs and I truly mean, we GAVE them 6 runs. All their runs were a result of our inability to throw and catch the ball, primarily in the first inning. We gave up 4 runs in the first inning and that is totally unacceptable. So guess what we will be doing on Wednesday… Ground ball drills and throwing drills. And if we still look sloppy, we will do more drills on Friday and scrap our scrimmage.
We will also work on our base running…coming off the base after the pitch and we will do our tag up – sliding drill. We were very lucky today, the umpire could have called us out on at least 3 plays for not sliding. And when we did slide, let's just say we looked, on second thought, let's not say. We will work on sliding correctly and more importantly, safely.
And finally, I want to congratulate Carleigh, our Catcher. The position of Catcher is the hardest position on the field, besides the Pitcher. You have to be mentally tough to play both these positions and Carleigh showed today through her play, she doesn't give up.
She finished off the Dynamite in the final inning, sending us home 23 to 6 winners.
I hope everybody had fun today, I sure did, as I am still smiling and driving Shelley crazy going over every play of the game. I will see everybody at practice on Wednesday.
Coach Jon.
For all of the pictures of the games, please visit my Facebook page (and "Like" it pretty please).
Go Comets!!


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An online associate degree in criminal justice provides fundamental understanding of the American justice system, including legislation, law enforcement, and crime prevention. Coursework examines the past, present, and future of the criminal justice process, emphasizing current procedures and policies, as well as emerging technology and trends in the field. Typically offered as an associate of science or associate of arts, the degree prepares graduates to pursue employment in policing, security, corrections, or administrative and support roles in legal offices.
What Does an Associate Degree Program in Criminal Justice Entail?
For full-time students, an online associate degree in criminal justice takes about two years to complete. Core curriculum typically provides an overview of policing practices, court systems, and corrections, combining theoretical knowledge with practical examples. Students may also look at the role of various criminal justice professions in their local community, as well as the differences between adult and juvenile justice. Examples of topics include:
- Foundations of Criminal Justice: In this class, students learn the organizational structure and purpose of different criminal justice systems in a democratic society. Coursework typically explores constitutional law, crime causation, courts, and courtroom proceedings, looking at how different systems of law interact and complement one another through real world case studies. Along with legislative processes, most classes feature an overview of correctional systems, which explores the distinctions between jail and prison, as well as different methods of rehabilitation. Students may also get an introduction to terrorism and "white collar" offenses, such as fraud, embezzlement, and cyber-crime.
- Law Enforcement: This course examines the role of police in American society, looking at the responsibilities of officers, their history, and the modern challenges they face. Coursework focuses on theoretical issues, such as policing in a democracy, ethnic tensions, and police misconduct, as well as technical matters, such as patrol techniques, interrogation, and department organization. Typically, courses analyze the different roles of police forces on three levels—federal, state, and local—helping students discern the jurisdiction and limitations of each agency, as well as the laws that govern them. For example, if a criminal crosses multiple state borders, the transgression may become a matter of federal concern, alleviating state policemen of their authority.
- Security: This course provides an outline of security systems, including general protection policies, theft deterrence, and confidentiality. Coursework typically emphasizes methods used to monitor and prevent crime, along with physical elements of security, such as surveillance and alarm systems. Often, classes also touch on the emerging role of private security, exploring the extent of authority these guards possess, as well as legal and liability issues. Studies may also include how to properly identify suspicious activity, prevent vandalism and assaults, and control unruly crowds. For instance, students might analyze tactics employed at locations where large populations are present, such as college campuses and sports stadiums. Some courses may even offer an introduction to homeland security.
In addition to core courses, students are required to fulfill general education requirements such as English, math, and social sciences. Most online degrees also entail the completion of elective courses, which are meant to augment students' overall understanding of crime and justice as well as allow them to study a specific area of interest. For example, those concerned with the inner workings of the criminal mind may opt for an introduction to psychology course. Other relevant topics could include sociology—the study of human society—or ethics—an examination of moral principles.
Career Outlook for Graduates of Associate Degree Programs in Criminal Justice
With an associate degree, graduates can pursue entry-level positions in a broad spectrum of criminal justice careers. Many find employment opportunities in the private sector as security patrol officers or private investigators. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov, 2012), demand for security guards and gaming surveillance officers is anticipated to grow by 18 percent between 2010 and 2020. Requirements for private detective positions vary greatly, but postsecondary coursework in criminal justice can be especially beneficial to those interested in the field. From 2010 to 2020, bls.gov projects that employment of private detectives and investigators will increase 21 percent, faster than the average of all surveyed occupations.
Graduates may also find jobs in local, state, and federal law enforcement, although these positions typically have additional requirements, such as training academy, physical exams, and background checks. Those interested in criminal rehabilitation can pursue a career as a correctional officer. While a high school diploma is often sufficient, many state and local prisons prefer that guards have some college credit. Associate degree holders may also continue their education and pursue a bachelor's in criminal justice, which can prepare them to become a probation officer or paralegal.


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Fighting for Rochdale, Littleborough and Milnrow
Rochdale MP and Chairman of Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East (LFPME) Simon Danczuk MP told Parliament last week that the blockade of Gaza needed to be lifted to find a sustainable solution to violence.
Speaking in a Parliamentary debate on the Gaza crisis, Simon Danczuk MP said:
"Does the Foreign Secretary agree that unless the blockade of Gaza is ended, there will be little chance of a permanent end to the violence?"
Responding, Foreign Secretary William Hague said he agreed that more open access into and out of Gaza was an important part of the solution. "That includes access for more normal items of trade as well as people," he added.
Speaking after the debate, Simon Danczuk MP said:
"Israel's action will not advance security for either Gaza or Israel and is only likely to inflame tensions in the region. It is quite clear that the Israeli response is massively disproportionate and if continued will lead to the deaths of many innocent people."
The Labour leader, Ed Miliband MP added:
"Both sides, regional players and the international community - including the UK Government - share a profound moral duty to do everything possible to prevent such any ground invasion. Every effort must be made through the United Nations, the Quartet, The Arab League and the wider international community to reverse decisively the unfolding dynamic of events. Time is now very short to avert another catastrophe."