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More forecasts of sharp increases in poverty, and especially child poverty, are emerging. Government Ministers themselves have acknowledged that 200,000 more children could be in poverty as a result of the benefit cap, according to the Independent. This is in addition to the forecast increases in poverty arising from other changes in benefits, such as the impact of families facing a cut in Housing Benefit because they have a 'spare bedroom', loss of Employment and Support Allowance, and so on.
In these forecasts there is no good news for Wales, with its already high levels of benefit claims and below average wages.
Even though most of the levers for addressing income poverty lie at Westminster, with the tax and benefit system and National Minimum Wage, there is still a lot that the Welsh Government can do. Its remodelling of Communities First is one attempt at action, as is the revised version of the Tackling Poverty Action Plan due later this year. Within Welsh Government, we are told that the Directorate Chiefs have termly meetings and that there is pressure to ensure tackling poverty is a high priority across Ministerial portfolios. Carl Sargeant has poverty in his brief, but it sits alongside the not inconsiderable demands of other aspects of his portfolio such as local government. Meanwhile responsibility for welfare reform sits with Leighton Andrews, again alongside the not undemanding education brief.
So, if poverty is the priority that the Welsh Government claims, and if it is going to get worse not better, perhaps it's time for poverty to be the sole responsibility of a Minister or Deputy. He or she could drive that co-ordinated action, as well as encourage and take action on new ideas to tackle it. The various rumours about reshuffles said to be swirling around Cardiff Bay all focus on personalities – the bigger question is whether the portfolios are right.
A Minister for Poverty? Yes, and fast.
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Local long-term recovery groups bring together faith-based and other community partners to identify disaster survivors most in need of assistance and to help them pull together public and private resources to put their homes and lives back together after great loss.
Church World Service helps with undesignated grants. In 2013, CWS approved grants totaling $123,300 for 25 long-term recovery groups from Arizona to New Jersey responding to tornados, floods, hurricanes and wildfires.
Reports from those groups show that they are using the CWS grants in diverse ways, including compensation for staff and AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, laptops, cell phones, office supplies, mileage reimbursement for disaster case managers, and purchase of essential household appliances for clients. Here are some examples:
ARIZONA: The average age of Yarnell, Arizona's 1,200 residents is 64 and the average annual income less than $16,000. Last summer's Yarnell Hill wildfire forced the evacuation of the entire town for a week. Some 122 homes were burned. Between 150 and 200 people remain in need of recovery assistance, said Frances Lechner, communications director for the Yarnell Hill Recovery Group.
With its $5,000 from CWS, the group is securing an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer for a year. That person's assignment: to establish an information and referral service to fill a serious communications gap that was revealed during recovery efforts – how to get information out to Yarnell's many residents who do not use the internet.
"With a senior population that is largely low-income, the preferred method of communication is telephone or stopping by in person," Lechner said. "An information and referral service will provide the appropriate 'people' connection using all appropriate technologies."
LOUISIANA: The St. John the Baptist Parish, La., Long-Term Recovery Group is helping hundreds of underinsured homeowners following Hurricane Isaac. It is using its $5,000 CWS grant for administrative costs such as office utilities, supplies and essential personnel at its Volunteer Reception Center in LaPlace.
"This grant enables us to provide rebuild and recovery assistance throughout our community," reported Althea Bordelon. "The Volunteer Reception Center is essential to this process because it is responsible for organizing and coordinating the rebuild and recovery projects. Your support of the administrative staff strengthens our efforts."
NEW JERSEY: Long-term recovery groups across New Jersey are helping Superstorm Sandy survivors. CWS has provided $5,000 grants to several of them, including Bergen and Cumberland counties.
The CWS grant helped the Bergen County VOAD Long-Term Recovery Committee to "launch a real long-term recovery project," said Janet Sharma, Executive Director, Volunteer Center of Bergen County, Hackensack, N.J. "Funds were used to set up a facility, get donated computers ready, and hire our project manager."
"Hurricane Sandy generated significant outpourings of funds," Sharma added, "but it was those CWS funds, given before just about anyone else, that helped us get our feet on the ground."
The Cumberland County Long-Term Recovery Group has used its CWS grant "primarily to reimburse mileage accrued by our family advocates and case managers who travel to visit families affected by Sandy and compile the required casework," said Phil Tomlinson, the group's project manager.
He explained that "many of the families are unable to provide their own transportation to come to our office to complete the paperwork. In most cases, compiling these extensive files requires many visits to a family by the case manager."
"The CWS grant also will be used to purchase laptop computers and cell phones for two new case managers," Tomlinson said, commenting on these items' importance for effective case management.
IOWA: When Bill Recker and Carma Agan lost their Buck Creek, Iowa, home to flash flooding in June 2013, they would have faced a lonely struggle to recover if it weren't for the Delaware County Disaster Recovery Committee. CWS approved $5,000 for the committee, which used it to purchase essential household appliances for this and another flood-affected household.
SOUTH DAKOTA: In October 2013, an unprecedented week-long ice storm and blizzard across western South Dakota resulted in widespread property damage and the uninsured loss of more than 43,000 head of livestock. Many areas were without electricity for ten days or longer. The South Dakota VOAD Committee immediately began to coordinate volunteer clean-up efforts and assist households with unmet needs.
A CWS grant of $3,300 is helping people who have uninsured damage to their homes that can't be fixed through volunteer help, reported Kathy Bangasser of Lutheran Social Services in Sioux Falls, S.D. This grant was first awarded following a Spring 2013 weather disaster in eastern South Dakota. But, because those needs have now been fully met with local resources, CWS has agreed to direct its grant toward the unmet needs in western South Dakota towns.
MONTANA: Musselshell County, Mont., suffered floods in May 2011 and the Delphia wildfire in August 2012. The disasters especially affected undocumented residents, rural and agricultural populations and low-income people. The fire claimed 72 homes in the town of Roundup. "Many were trailers that were uninsurable," reported Tammy Zemliska, Volunteer Coordinator for the Musselshell County Recovery Team.
A $5,000 CWS grant has helped the team "help 20 families in various ways, from clean-up to cutting and removing burned trees," Zemliska said. "One of the group's major accomplishments was that it was able to help bring in six trailer homes to house survivors. These trailer homes were either donated or bought at reduced prices by the MCRT."
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Blizzard says MMOs might work on consoles, but not WoW {WoW}
Aug 21st 2008 4:50PM Which is unfortunate.
The whole reason consoles have been whittling away at PC gaming has been the fact that you're developing to make something run on -one- set of hardware specs.
I long ago gave up trying to play games like Crysis or anything else rather intensive. It wasn't worth the money to keep upgrading my system. I find consoles a better investment overall. The only reason I PC game anymore is MMOs and Champions Online, an MMO I'm excited about, is suppose to run on the X-Box 360.
Authenticator failure revisited, Blizzard responds {WoW}
Aug 5th 2008 3:41PM I actually spoke to a friend in the field awhile ago...
I have to check my notes, but off the top of my head... there are a few workarounds to the algorithm. Not a lot and it's not applicable to every key... but a few keys can be reverse engineered based on two keycode+time inputs.
The system's not perfect by a longshot. Just more secure.
Authenticator failure revisited, Blizzard responds {WoW}
Aug 5th 2008 2:50PM I did a podcast about this like... weeks ago.
Hybrid Theory: Brutallus and You {WoW}
Apr 7th 2008 4:33PM Unfortunately, all you can do is try to fudge the numbers and develop a best-case scenario, especially with various ethereal qualities like 3% crit and 3% hit... all well and good, but a bad string of luck can completely nullify that.
There are other ways to counteract it... For instance, 2% of everyone else's DPS is -my- DPS contribution with Imp Sanc. Track how much mana was restored with JoW, enabling Hunters to enjoy Aspect of the Hawk instead of Viper for DPS. 3% crit is nothing to sneeze at, but it's less trackable. Now one can really argue with the AP and Bloodlust buff that Shaman give...
I know where my DPS should lie.... as a Ret Paladin with an Enhancement Shaman, I enjoy going from 900-1000 DPS up to 1500 DPS. Not Brutallus, I know, but I'm missing a few pieces of gear. :P
Hybrid Theory: Brutallus and You {WoW}
Apr 7th 2008 4:23PM Well, I should say that in the field of tanking or DPS, a Paladin is perhaps pays far more attention than a rogue or fury warrior might, simply out of a desire to show a good performance and 'sell' their guild on the idea of a Protection or Retribution Paladin.
Much like a Boomkin druid fights to fit themselves in, especially with a dearth of healing druids that raid and aren't lawlarena.
Most are still fighting preconceptions created in 1.0, and since Blizzard's not fostering any new healing classes or dynamics in Wrath, the ability to find people willing to heal continues to go do down.
Hybrid Theory: Brutallus and You {WoW}
Apr 7th 2008 1:46PM What most people are unable to grasp is the concept of hybrid. That means the ability to do more than one thing based on spec and gear. A hybrid is by their very nature, fairly dedicated to performing what they want to do (tanking, DPS and so on) and therefore will be more skillful than their 'pure' counterparts by the very fact that they wish to prove their viability.
Secondly, a hybrid can pick up all the off-spec 'crap' gear that a dedicated healer would turn away and fill holes as the raid demands. Most really do not mind (within reason) respeccing if a fight calls for one less tank or DPS and one more healer. Nor should a hybrid be affronted with such a suggestion.
It does, with honesty, get tiring to have to do it constantly. I myself wish I could go pure Ret and not have to worry about switching to healing or prot to fill in a hole (as my gear in those areas get outstripped the further an encounter is in the progression...)
But I digress... This is a good article. I've heard many hybrid concerns regarding the fight.
A year with no new 25-man content {WoW}
Jan 24th 2008 11:33AM I'm pretty sure the number of guilds that would be on Illidan would be higher if it weren't for the block that Kael'thas / Vashj for Hyjal attunement.
No offense, but do I gotta really kill them? What does this prove? Gear check? Not with ZA and badge rewards. Competency? Perhaps, but no more so than if I were killing Hyjal and BT bosses.
No, all it does is slow down the number of people who have ACCESS to Hyjal and BT. Which is stupid, because turnover rates in major guilds is abominable.
Breakfast Topic: Attunement, hassle or not a big deal? {WoW}
Jan 14th 2008 9:24AM Unfortunately, guild turnover rate and piss-poor raiding population generally forces you to do such things, particularly if you are in a bind for healers or tanks.
DPS is a dime a dozen. Good DPS is harder to come by. Healers who at least have an idea of how to heal are ghosts.
Breakfast Topic: Attunement, hassle or not a big deal? {WoW}
Jan 14th 2008 8:30AM Karazhan attunement's no big deal.
However.... The Eye? SSC? Crap.
"Go run yourself through Gruul and Nightbane to get into SSC..."
"Go run yourself through Magtheridon to get into the Eye..."
At the onset, not a big deal. But raiding guilds have huge turnover rates and you can either be an arse and require your recruits to have attunements done before applying to your guild or you blow part of your raiding guild's schedule trying to get the trickle of warm bodies hooked up.
With the onset of SSC / TK equivalent gear being churned out by ZA and Heroic Badges in 2.3, why in God's name am I still required to drag these people through not only an entire SSC run, but also a TK run? Especially when your guild is crotch-deep in Black Temple / Hyjal progression and wrote off SSC and TK months ago in favor for more time working on Bloodboil, Archimonde and RoS.
And don't tell me it's not an arduous task. Yes, Kael and even Vashj can be handled in the span of two four-hour periods, but that's still a lot of time for anyone out of your weekly raiding schedule.
Attunements are good for throttling the high-end guilds. They absolutely suck when you're trying to bring people into the raiding game who're 8-10 months behind.
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In 1 Samuel (1 Samuel 1:9-28) we meet Hannah, a barren woman who went to the temple in Shiloh to pray or rather beseech God for a child. She and her husband, Elkanah, were childless. She promised God that if she were to have a child she would give the child back to Him. In fact, she was praying so hard that Eli, the priest at Shiloh, accused her of being drunk. She told Eli that she was a deeply troubled woman who was crying out to God. Eli told her to go in peace because God had granted her petition. In due course, she gave birth to a baby boy who they named Samuel – meaning I asked the Lord for him.
How easy it would have been to tell God she was just kidding about giving her child to the temple. But she kept her promise and took Samuel to live with Eli the priest. He spent his childhood assisting in the temple upkeep and learning how to be a priest. His parents visited him whenever they came to the temple to pray. As Hannah left her child, she shared this final blessing, "For this child I prayed; and the Lord has granted me the petition that I made to him. Therefore I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives, he is given to the Lord."
Hannah and her husband Elkanah went on to have several other children (1 Samuel 1:27-28). Samuel became an outstanding prophet priest for Israel serving for his entire life. It was he who anointed both Saul and David the first and second kings of Israel.
Have any of you ever prayed your heart out for or over a child? It is said that "the brightest stars in heaven are those parent prayers being poured out to God." If you are a parent, perhaps you can identify with Hannah who prayed for her child for a lifetime even as she released him into God's care.
When you were a child, who prayed for you? Let us praise God for all the "Hannah's" in our lives. This we know for sure: pray for people and children receive a powerful blessing.


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Opera Software has filed a complaint against Microsoft's practice of tying Internet Explorer to Windows. The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) has offered its backing of Opera's complaint.
The European Commission Directorate General for Competition followed up just a few days ago on Opera's concern by issuing yet another statement of objections to Microsoft's practice. The FSFE welcomes the initiative and offers the commission assistance in their investigation.
"Web browsers are becoming a critical platform for home and business computing," according to Shane Coughlan, legal coordinator at the FSFE. "The market previously failed to prevent unfair distortion of the desktop environment and we cannot allow such practices to be repeated."
A letter from FSFS president Georg Greve to European competition commissioner Neelie Kroes clearly states, "Although Opera Software does not produce Free Software,... we largely share their assessment and concerns regarding the present situation in the Internet browser market." He goes on to say, "Precisely because [products such as Firefox and Konquerer] abide by industry recognized Open Standards and cannot implement the Microsoft undisclosed and non-compliant 'dialects' of these standards, they often appear 'impaired' when compared with Microsoft's Internet Explorer, which establishes itself as the closed, de facto standard due to [its] dominant position."
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Fran~ At least your SO is trying to quit smoking & seems to be taking everything seriously. Sometimes it takes a warning like this to make us wake up. 5 years ago, when I was 8 months pregnant with my 4th baby, my daddy woke up with chest pains & was feeling very weak. He went on to work, anyway...worked all day in the 100+ degree heat (he's a shipping supervisor, so he works in a warehouse with no a/c) and THEN went to the DR. Turns out, he had a mild heart attack. Now, his blood pressure had been sky high for at least 3 years (I'd been taking it every month or so for him), and his daddy (my grandpa) had 5 heart attacks & 2 strokes PLUS high blood pressure...starting at age 42. So, I had been begging daddy for YEARS to go get a check up & start watching his diet, etc.. But he was convinced he wasn't in danger. Or in denial. Either way. BUT I'm happy to say that he's on his BP meds, takes them religiously now...has cut out all salt, watches his diet. And he goes in for check ups once a month. He's still got alot of weakness, but at least he takes things seriously. Sometimes, that's what it takes. Men are stubborn (heck, women can be too!) but when he realized he might not be around to see his grandkids, that shook him. Kinda like I wanted to shake him for not paying attention sooner! :O) And now, I'll get off my soap box. Mariann~ I hope business picks up for your DD. She has a great talent. :O) |
good afternoon all, i have use of my right hand finally but not enough to type yet. it is so exciting. i have a much better idea of what the end result is going to be and it is not pretty but certainly completely functional. i need to clean my house today as three weeks of no dusting or vaccuuming is not good. the weather today is awful but i have lots to do inside so i do not care. i will try to visit later but i do need to get to work now. diene |
Deb - your box is on its way! Mariann - yes, I do sell them. I am going to a craft fair on Saturday and am keeping my finger's crossed that everyone likes them as much as you all do LOL Maybe one of these days I will figure out how to set up a site like you daughters.... Diene - good luck with you hand! I don't know what I would do not being able to use my for even a day!! Melissa - just one more week! LOL Fran - I sent out my 'not so' secret santa box today - my pal emailed me and guessed but I wont spoil it by posting the name. Marie |
Hi all. I just wanted to post a quick update on the endless saga of my missing package to Deb. Per "Lydia" on Saturday, I was first told that the package was not lost. I then informed her that I had to talked to someone earlier in the week who said the package was not officially missing until Thursday and since it was then Saturday. She finally agree to start the "search" and gave me the new confirmation number I posted earlier. She said that I would have a phone call from the po by the end of the day on Monday. Today (Tuesday) still no phone call so I called them back. I talked to another lady who asked if I wanted to "escalate" this matter. I said yes so she said that she bumped it up a level to customer affairs. The confirmation for the search is the same and someone will call be the end of the day tomorrow. We'll see.. Nik |
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Tue, Nov 25, 08 at 16:52
Wow, Nik.....I am shaking my head at all of that. This whole thing is like a booger you can't shake off the end of your finger. Blech. One thing is for certain....you are MUCH MUCH more patient that I would be. :O) |
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Tue, Nov 25, 08 at 17:28
diene, I am glad you are recovering nicely. Nik, I am so sorry you are having so much trouble with your box... Marie, DANG YOUR PARTNER! I told her not to try to GUESS...she just can't leave well enough alone...lol. Bunny, EWWWW! What a gross comparison! lol!!! Mariann, he has had more then just the EKG, they have ran him through every test possible for his problems. They told us at the hospital he had not had a heart attack, BUT they wanted to run some more test to see what might be going on and there was a blood type test they would run until he left the hospital they could detect different chemical levels in his blood which could indicate if he did or not. This test they said would would let them know BUT sometimes it takes up to 24 hours for these levels to show there was a heart attack. So apparently this is where it showed up for his Dr. to tell him. Because she said his paperwork from the hospital showed that he did in fact have a mild one. He is still doing well on the smoking. He hasn't had one since the 12 of NOV still. Even though he has been around a couple of people that smokes like chimneys. I told him he should be around them, no point in tempting it until he KNOWS he has completely stopped! Anyway, going to figure out what I am doing for supper. I have a headache, if I could I'd just feed everybody sandwiches! Hey, we COULD have subs! That is easy... :) Fran |
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Tue, Nov 25, 08 at 23:39
Is anyone else having this problem, when I close GW window and then come back to GW it has logged me out EVERYTIME? or is it just ME? It is starting to get on my nerve! I managed to get rid of the headache thank goodness. Thought I would pop in to see if there was anything new going on and there isn't, so I guess I will be going on to something else!!! :) Fran |
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Wed, Nov 26, 08 at 9:01
Mama Fran said: "It is starting to get on my nerve!" *giggle* Would that there be your LAST nerve, Mama Fran? :O) |
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Wed, Nov 26, 08 at 12:40
Yeah Bunny girl that would be the ONE....lol. HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVE YA'LL!!!!! :) Fran |
Fran, I hope everything turns out ok with your so. I think going to the doctor is half the battle. Too many people "wait" around and let things get worse. Still waiting to hear from the po.... ARRRRGGGGHHHH! Nik |
Missing package update: They did call today. I talked to Terry (very nice) who said that it left the Atlanta processing hub and is probably at the major hub near Deb (rewording here). He says that it's still possible that the box is still traveling because it weighed 13 pounds and was a BIG box. Anyhoo, he's sending emails and making phone calls to the other hub to see if he can track it down. Maybe just maybe, we'll find our box. At this point, it's a mission! Nik |
- Posted by flwrs4ever 7 R.I. (My Page) on Wed, Nov 26, 08 at 18:32
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Nov 26, 08 at 18:47
Hi, Just popping in for a quick "Happy Thanksgiving" ;) I'm making potato salad and greenbean casserole, doing the stuffing ahead of time, plus working on the sausage & bowtie sidedish. I'm cooking the main things tomorrow (turkey, ham, etc). I've been busy for hours! We decided to have one last Thanksgiving at Mom's house, so I have to carry everything there! Better get back to work! I'm debating on what yummy deserts to bring! Deb |
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Thu, Nov 27, 08 at 2:28
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Fri, Nov 28, 08 at 19:17
Well I see the only threads that are getting real action today is the Secret Santa Swap and the MNF chocolate party...hehe Wish I could do that one but I don't need chocolate right now...so I guess I will just keep wishing...hehe Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day. Have a great weekend. Hey what happened to OUR bartender? She quit? We don't have Dan anymore so who is going to take over making the special brownies??? :D Fran |
- Posted by flwrs4ever 7 R.I. (My Page) on Sat, Nov 29, 08 at 1:07
Ohhhh, I was SOOO hoping that Deb recd her box from me today...I cant stand the suspence any longer...LOL Fran, I think anytime there is choc around, there is a big response...LOL I think people are too worn out to be chatting today...they either ate too much turkey...and are still sleeping, or they are out shopping all morning..LOL Oh I hope Deb gets her box soon...I feel like I do when it is Christmas and I want to tell the kids what I bought them ..and cant..LOL Bunny, ya ready to have that baby tomorrow ?? LOL I told her I think she will have it on Sat..hmm...do I win the lottery if she does ? Ok, I am off to count more...my eyes are gonna go permanently crossed...ha ha |
Morning-I certainly hope everyone else had a great Thanksgiving. Ours was a disaster. My DH developed a nasty chest cold on Weds. The same day our refrigerator door fell off. Our DD decided not to chance germs so they stayed home on Thanksgiving. My DH and I did eat turkey though. I was suppose to work with my DD at her kiosk today unfortunately now I have a chest cold. Which is not good because my resistance is so low because of the meds I take. Most of my colds turn into pneumonia. One bright note was that I spoke with all 3 of my siblings. Bunny-I'm cheering you on dear!!! I really really need to hear some good Thanksgiving stories today! |
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Sat, Nov 29, 08 at 10:50
Kym~ I SOOOOOOO hope you are right!! I would absolutely be thrilled to have this baby today! I have been more emotional this past week than I have for the entire 9 months! I'm crying over everything, and then, too...none of my clothes fit! And I can't see buying more just to not need them in a few weeks. UGH. My hubby, though, has been a saint. He deserves a medal. He's been patient, and let me bawl all over his shoulder, without saying a word (except "I love you" & "You're beautiful"....can we say "AWwwwwww!!!!" LOL) Anyway...so I've been running around wearing nothing but a bathrobe for the past few days (yep, makes ups deliveries REALLY exciting...) Except for Thanksgiving, when I put on my extra nice, super comfy stretchy, years old black sweat pants...and hoofed it over to the in-laws. Where I watched over 6 hours of "HOUSE". I had never seen that before (we don't get any TV channels here, no antenna or cable)...and WOW, is that show addicting! LOL If they just cleaned it up a bit, and left out the naughty references...it'd be wonderful. :O) Mariann~ I hope you get to feeling better soon! Eat (or take the pills) lots of garlic, that'll help with the immune system & help fight off that cold. Also, it's VERY nasty...and ICKY...but if you boil an onion (cut up, in a few cups of water, for about an hour or so), strain the water and then mix the water & some honey together, and take a tablespoon of that every few hours, it'll help too. Fran~ Yes, we all need chocolate right about now! Well, I know I do, anyway. :O) I'm trying to get hubby to make some of his truffles, but he hasn't found the time yet. *sigh* That, and he probably knows I'll just eat them all ANYWAY. :O) But, doggone it...they're SO GOOD!!! Okay...I'm off to do....something....I've forgotten just now what it is that I need to do. LOL But I know I meant to do something before I sat down here at the computer.... |
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Sat, Nov 29, 08 at 15:07
Mariann Honey I am so sorry you and hubs are sick. I second what Bunny said about the onion, you can also take the boiled bits wrap them up in cheesecloth (or a sock if you have to) and place it on your chest. That helps to break up any congestion you might have. Trust ME that works too, along with drinking that juice. My son, when he was 18-24 months, old was prone to bronchitis which turned deadly for him, he always ended up being rushed to the hospital....he would be so very sick. The last time I remember him getting that sick when we got back from the hospital my grandmother was baking an onion. I asked her why she had the oven on for just one onion, she said I am gonna end this and make that baby well. She explained what for and how and why. When it was done, she poured off the juice, made him drink it, wrapped the rest in cheese cloth, placed it on his chest, made him go to bed...When he woke up in the morning, although he still felt bad he was better, no more coughing, no more congestion! It works. I hate your Thanksgiving was a disaster....hugs to you, Christmas will be much better! Bunny, I picked something up for you today, now when I get some more I will be putting your package in the mail. :)!!! Oh, and something else too...THEN it will be mailed!!! Still working on a game ladies, trying to decide what the next prize will be....but it is coming...I promise...REALLY!!! Kym, I am glad you are so excited...lol, I hope Deb gets the box too. We are still waiting on her to report she got her box from Marie as well, so maybe she will get yours today too and report the contents of both boxes!!! Bunny, you DO realize you can watch TV shows on the internet too right? 6 hours of HOUSE??? I don't like it that much to watch that many shows at one time...huh ugh! Well, I guess I am off to go do something else maybe see if SO wants to go rent a movie or two.... :) Fran |
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Sun, Nov 30, 08 at 13:36
Bunny is hot on the baby trail today. If you have time pop on over to the MNF: Chocolate Swap sign-ups and read the interesting tips she is receiving to induce labor. I am sure one will work. I personally second the walking thing once you being to feel pressure in the lower quarters. My friend and I went to the mall with the last one and she walked my behind off, that night I went into labor and he was born the next morning. I hope she can find something that pushes it along. So, how is everyone's weekend? It is raining here and it is messing with my sinuses. We just went to Wally world to pick me up some meds to helps combat those symptoms. I hope it doesn't worsen... I guess Deb didn't get any boxes yet. So we will see what tomorrow brings. I will check in later to see if anyone has posted today. :) Fran |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sun, Nov 30, 08 at 13:53
Marie's box arrived over the weekend. I'll post later what was in the box. I'm taking a two minute break before cleaning up the kitchen after making lunch. I also have to do some laundry, drag out the garbage. Lots of miscellaneous things to do today to catch up. Be back later! Deb |
Hi Everyone! Just wanted to let ya all know I'm still alive! LOL Deb, Your box is in the works and will fly SOON! I PROMISE! We've been having so much going on around here I haven't been on, I haven't read the posts and hope all is well with everyone! AND!!!!! I will try to get a pic on soon.... The box had TWO adorable gift bags in it, one for me and one for Zack! His bag had a write on wipe off activity sheet, I got Marie, I just have this feeling I'm forgetting something, if I am please forgive me! I am just thrilled to death about my santa box! Thanks so much, I love everything!! You really outdid yourself! (as usual! : ) I feel guilty, I haven't sent Deb's box yet, but I got a WONDERFUL box for myself! I've gotta run, I promised Zack he could play his computer games before bed, boy do I regret showing him the computer! LOL Hope everyone had a great holiday, and didn't get injured if you went shopping on black friday! I went, got great deals and didn't even get into one argument! LOL Take care everyone, I'll be back to read the posts and catch up! Vicky |
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Mon, Dec 1, 08 at 0:27
I just thought the rest of the group should know, and my heart honestly aches for Dan's loss. Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Sun, Nov 30, 08 at 19:18 This afternoon has been the worst in my life. Paula and I went out driving, and wound up in a car wreck. I've got some bumps, sprains, and a broken wrist. The car that hit us hit on Paula's side of the car, and she didn't make it to the hospital. I will be travelling to New York this week, and then coming back by the weekend. I'll talk to you all when I get back. |
- Posted by flwrs4ever 7 R.I. (My Page) on Mon, Dec 1, 08 at 0:38
Fran, I have thought of nothing else all day...I just feel awful, and this is when I wish we all lived closer to each other. I didnt know we could mail the Secret Santa box, or I would have last week...Vicky, you recd some really great things ! Ok, off to count some more...Ill be seeing numbers and names in my sleep. Kym |
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Mon, Dec 1, 08 at 2:06
Well, Kym honey, I DID say as long as it got there before Dec 15, but never expected anyone to send this early. VICKEY!!! You are NOT posed to TELL yet WHO sent to you! BAD GIRL, BAD GIRL, what am I gonna do with you? Bad girl, Bad girl! (sing to the theme of Cops!) Ever since I found out about Paula, I have just had this sinking feeling, I don't know what it is. She was someone I knew and didn't know. I think that is why I feel so bad. I would have liked to have been able to get to know her better. I truly do feel for Dan. It is not fair, they had just begun to know each other. It is just heartbreaking. I have to stop no or I will cry and I have tried not too, but I feel like I lost a friend too. Marie, honey, when you get a chance would you please resend the link you tried to send me with the tea/coffee pot patterns? I didn't get it and I just received some cloth pieces I am sure I can use to start one of those. Mariann, gosh I hope you aren't sick, sick! I really hope you are getting better and not worse. I will email you in the AM with my progress report, HUGS to you...I hope you recover soon! Well, I am truly depressed so I am gonna go try to get some sleep and not think about all the rotten news lately. Please tell me everyone else is doing well, no more bad news! Oh, I need to start a new Dec. post drats. I will do that later, not right now. |
- Posted by flwrs4ever 7 R.I. (My Page) on Mon, Dec 1, 08 at 2:59
ohhh, I cant sleep either... have cried several times today, as I know how happy Dan has been, and it just breaks my heart to know what he is going thru. I really hope Bunny IS having her baby...I really thought she was going to have it during the night last night.. I too hope everyone is well, and that the new year will bring happiness and good health to you all. Hugs to you all, Kym |
I'm shocked about what happened to Dan and Paula. I really didn't know Dan all that well but have read many of his posts about their moving in together. What a terrible thing to happen. Sending prayers out to him and Paula's family. Bunny & Fran-I appreciate the recipe with the onions. Unfortunately onions don't agree with me. Even the juice wreaks havok with my digestive system. Can you come up with something else??? My DH seems worse today than several days ago. I'm coughing, blowing my nose, and ache everywhere. Hugs to everyone-Just don't seem to be able to write anymore. |
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Mon, Dec 1, 08 at 9:20
No, no baby yet. I tried Mark's chili solution last night, but it didn't work. I think I'll have him email me HIS recipe. Maybe that's where I went wrong. :O) Mariann~ I'm sorry to hear you aren't feeling any better! Oh, gosh. Well...you can try my daddy's recipe of Warm honey & Vodka. You can leave out the vodka, if you aren't a drinker...although, it helps relax the chest muscles, especially. I don't know why, specifically, he used vodka...but he NEVER had a bad cold when I was growing up. I am soooo sad for Dan! It's just awful. And then, we all feel so helpless. Sending hugs just seems so..inadequate. I just hope he knows how much we all care for him & are here for him. Fran~ Sorry that I didn't get a chance to return your call! I was getting kiddos settled down, and by the time I realized I'd missed a call, it was late...and I wasn't sure how late you'd be up, and hated to call and maybe wake you. ANYWAY. :O) Feel free to call me back if you need to, or would you like me to call you? Or was it just something that crossed your mind last night, and you felt the need to talk and don't now? (I understand THAT!) :O) Hugs to everyone & BE SAFE today!!! |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Mon, Dec 1, 08 at 13:10
Dan, I'm so sorry! I had to re-read the thread just to make sure that I totally understood what happened! My heart goes out to you~ and I promise to say lots of prayers for You (and Paula's Family) for strength! I didn't have a chance to post yesterday, I started cleaning out a spare room and took advantage of garbage day! Marie's box~ Thanks Marie so much for all the neat "B-Day" goodies! I love everything you sent! Giant Hugs, |
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Mon, Dec 1, 08 at 16:08
All righty then two more Deb boxes and she will be completed...lol. We just have to FIND one of them! Ok, if you all will start using the BB Dec thread for this month, since it IS now DECEMBER>..oh my gosh, where has the year gone? I am glad Deb has been pleased with all her goodies! |
- Posted by flwrs4ever 7 R.I. (My Page) on Mon, Dec 1, 08 at 16:25
I am so bummed she hasnt gotten my box yet....*sad puppy face*...I hope it comes soon ! Bunny, thanks so much for the card, it is ADORABLE ! |
Deb - glad to see that it arrived in you month even though it was late... Dan - my heart goes out to you and Paula's friends and family... Bunny - I was 2 weeks late with my daughter so... I painted the baby furniture (again), then cleaned the fridge & oven, took an 8 mile walk, had friends take me for a ride in their jeep in the boonies and NOTHING! So... I went to the doctor and said, NOW!! I don't care I want her born today - so he scratched my cervex and 6 hours later I had my bundle of joy :) Hope your tricks are working but if not - doctor's are really scared of us during this time and will help LOL Marie |
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Tue, Dec 2, 08 at 14:26
Kym, I sorry she hasn't received your yet either...man I hope we don't have another lost box....I will be REALLY REALLY upset! Fingers crossed it arrived today! :) Fran |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Wed, Dec 3, 08 at 1:31
I posted this on the "Secret Santa" thread by accident. We have too many threads, LOL! I'll copy what I wrote~ Hugs, |
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Wed, Dec 3, 08 at 10:35
Deb I am glad you finally got Kym's box. Still waiting to hear when Vic mails out and IF we ever find Nik's box...ERRR the PO! I am glad you have liked what you have received, and hope it truly lifted your spirits! :) Fran |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (email@example.com) on Sun, Dec 7, 08 at 1:41
I wanted to thank all of you for making my month so special! I had so much fun opening up the packages! Every package was FANTASTIC! Thanks to all of you! Hugs, |
Deb-So glad you had a good birthday month with all your gifts. Hugs, Mariann |
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Wed, Dec 10, 08 at 11:06
Deb, I am glad you had a terrific month too. I just hope the last 2 remaining boxes get there. I am so upset over Nikki's box. I just insured my Christmas box! Don't want to lose it as it is just too important. It has to get there! (not that your bday box wasn't important, no not saying that at all, I am saying yours getting lost taught me a lesson!) Ok, well, post when you receive the last 1 or 2, I hate that Nikki feels she has to replace it but I understand how she feels completely, I just hope it DOES show up! :) Fran |
- Posted by hazelnutbunny 7A (My Page) on Wed, Dec 10, 08 at 12:55
I know everyone had fun spoiling you this month, Deb! I'm just sorry we can't do this for everyone EVERY month! :O) Wow, They haven't tracked that box down YET? I really hope it turns up & at least some things are salvagable (~sp~). This is a rotten time of year for packages getting lost. I've had 2 from Ebay get lost just this past month. It's not a huge deal, as they were small $ items, but I REALLY was looking forward to getting them. |
- Posted by debbya z4IL (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sun, Dec 28, 08 at 22:24
Hi, Sorry for the delay in posting! Vicky's package arrived several days ago, and I've had no time to post! I've been so busy! Plus, everyone's always using my laptop! I have to wait in line to use it. ;) Vicky sent~ Hugs, |
- Posted by ncgardengirl 7b 8a NC (My Page) on Sun, Dec 28, 08 at 23:31
Wow Deb, how hard was it to find your Bday month thread...lol. Thanks so much for posting AND posting it here...lol. Well, now Deb is ALL WRAPPED up with her month, sounds like she is pleased with all her goodies! Everyone did an excellent job on Deb's Bday Month gifts!!! |
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Big Tom, a Modesto Siamese cat was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Siamese for sale in Modesto, or seeking a Siamese cat from a breeder in Modesto.
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My cats love the hosta garden! They consider it theirs. They like to walk amongst it and lie underneath them. They never mess with or hurt them.... They know how precious they are to mommy! ;) My maine coon, King Arthur considers it his job to be watchcat of the hostas. While I am in classes during the day, he watches and guards the hostas from his window. Neighbors tell me he'll hiss at them if they get too close and just admiring them! The picture is King Arthur at his post as I leave for classes. |
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- Posted by Brandys_garden 6 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 17, 13 at 2:48
- Posted by hosta_freak z6 NC (My Page) on Wed, Apr 17, 13 at 21:35
My cats are strictly inside cats, but here is a pic of one of mine,our newest,which is a Maine Coon Cat also. She is 8 months in this pic,and a year old now. Her name is Misty. Take a look. Phil |
- Posted by Brandys_garden 6 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 17, 13 at 22:15
My cats are indoors too. King Arthur goes outside on a harness once in awhile to get some fresh air and play in the hosta garden. Phoebe never goes further than the porch/garden and they are only out for a few minutes at a time and never unsupervised. Misty is beautiful!!! |
- Posted by Don_in_Colorado 6a (My Page) on Wed, Apr 17, 13 at 23:24
I have my VoleHunter, Cujo, and then I have my little buddy, Freddie. I found him in the parking lot of my local Home Depot in October, 2006. He was a tiny kitten when I found him. He stays inside now. He's the friendliest cat ever, and that'd hasten his demise outside, I think. This is him at the vet a few weeks ago. Like I said, I love animals. Cat, dog, ferret, etc. Animals in general I guess. Don B. |
- Posted by Brandys_garden 6 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 18, 13 at 3:22
Awww!! Yeah, a couple of years ago, before I had my patio, my albo was in the container on the ground and not in it, but another planter, some how a vole had gotten in there? Well, Phoebe knew it and fished it out and killed it right in front of me so fast!! I was shocked. She reached in and pulled it out and snapped it's neck and she was outside on a leash with me for only a few moments while I was on the phone. That is why I keep them up on the patio or on cement blocks now. Now our biggest problem is a squirrel. But I have a fence around them (the albo and hybrid mama mia) and he isn't brave enough to get on the patio. And as long as I leave him tasty treats and water in the bird bath, he is good and leaves them alone for the most part. My youngest kitty, Tyrion Lannister (100 points to the person who can guess how he got his name) is a rescue too. I found him dumped in a box as a tiny kitten on the side of a busy highway. A couple of his siblings had already been run over. I nursed him back to health and the plan was to find him a home but Phoebe fell in love with him and decided to adopt him. And he is a sweet little guy so he ended up staying, too. Here he is in his first time seeing the garden up close and personal. |
- Posted by Don_in_Colorado 6a (My Page) on Thu, Apr 18, 13 at 3:37
Tyrion Lannister; He's a midget!! |
- Posted by Brandys_garden 6 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 18, 13 at 3:44
Yes, Don he is named after the one called the imp and the half man... But from where? |
- Posted by Don_in_Colorado 6a (My Page) on Thu, Apr 18, 13 at 3:52
I've never seen it, but he's on 'Game of Thrones'...Instead of the 100 points, can I have King Arthur instead? Don B. |
- Posted by Brandys_garden 6 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 18, 13 at 11:06
I am not surprised you asked for the King! He is a stunning fellow and HUGE! He weighs over 25lbs but is not over weight, he is just a big Maine Coon boy. Everyone wants him! But, alas no, The King has a job to do and I am his faithful Queen Mother! LOL!!! |
- Posted by Brandys_garden 6 (My Page) on Fri, Apr 19, 13 at 20:48
The boyz, King Arthur and Tyrion Lannister spot something suspicious in the garden... The evil squirrel was back. |
Brandy, just taking a look at the picture with the plants...(tried to copy it and it showed in the preview, but not in the posting)..and couldn't help but notice you have skimped on the potting mix, having that little mix in the pot will quite possibly lead to root rot because of poor drainage. Fill the pots to within an inch of the rim, you will get much better drainage....and your Hostas are much more likely to survive and thrive. Pieter |
This post was edited by pietertje on Fri, Apr 19, 13 at 21:08
- Posted by Brandys_garden 6 (My Page) on Fri, Apr 19, 13 at 21:27
Pieter, hi and thank you. That pic was from last year. I was worried about overwhelming them because I buried them too deep. They are filled to the rim and a little over now and they all came back so thank you! |
- Posted by Brandys_garden 6 (My Page) on Sat, Apr 20, 13 at 23:14
Awwww! She's a doll! When I first got the baby hostas in last year, we had a particularly bad hail storm so I had to bring them inside so they wouldn't be beat to death. Phoebe took a bite of the Pineapple Upside Down Cake and I cried "NO!" and I burst into tears. (They hate to see me cry.) Ever since then, they don't even touch them. They just look and enjoy. They mark the plants with their scent though. I think it helps keep the squirrel away. |
This is Nuisance. She is 19 years old and a pound for every year. This was yesterday at the nursery open house, she loves company! And yes, she truly earned her name, when she was young, and she hasn't slowed down a bit in her old age. |
- Posted by Flwr_lvr85 5 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 21, 13 at 10:54
This is my Morris, he also goes on a harness outside to rummage in my hostas :-) He loves to be sneaky and "play" with unsuspecting mice & moles that come his way :-) |
- Posted by RyseRyse_2004 5 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 21, 13 at 13:49
We have 7 (outdoor) cats and they absolutely love the hosta gardens. That is their place in the heat of the summer with the huge leaves and shade. They don't hurt the leaves at all and just gingerly walk through them to get to a napping place. Now, our two labs are another story!!!! Every now and then, they like to play in the hostas, chasing each other. So far no permanent damage. |
- Posted by Brandys_garden 6 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 21, 13 at 18:47
Awwww Nuisance is a beautiful and well fed girl! And Morris is a handsome guy! (I had a kitty named Morris growing up looked just like him. He was my baby.) I have a couple outdoor strays/ferals I feed. They also keep voles/moles/mice and other pests away. I feed the squirrel treats so he'll keep away... But I heard the owl friend, Frankie, hooting last night so he's back, even extra protection for my garden. Thought it's on the patio and cement blocks, I may not have to worry about voles and moles but mice and squirrels are a concern of mine. So far, I've been lucky, though. |
- Posted by Don_in_Colorado 6a (My Page) on Mon, Apr 22, 13 at 14:23
A word of caution....Brandy, if you burst into tears when your kitty bites a single leaf on your Hosta, you'd better stay away from 'Great Expectations' or you'll probably end up jumping off a bridge! Don B. EDIT: Because they are harder to grow and DIE more often than many other types of Hosta. |
This post was edited by Don_in_Colorado on Mon, Apr 22, 13 at 22:42
Neighbor's cats are possibly the savior of my hostas. Someone is eating my hosta pips. Today I saw one baby rabbit run away, and see now the second little pile of white & gray fur as if someone caught a bunny, perhaps a cat or a buzzard or owl. I sprayed Liquid Fence against rabbits and also put out poison pellets in case it is slugs. Cats are welcome here! Bernd |
- Posted by Hostanista 5B (Ont) (My Page) on Tue, Apr 23, 13 at 19:36
I'm not a big cat person - very allergic. But when I brought my dog to the vet the other day, the resident cat (Skippy) just took my breath away, what a beautiful creature. No idea if he loves hostas as much as I do.... |
Ferdinand is a indoor cat. He is also a cat that likes the finer things in life. When I get out of the bed he get in my spot and pulls the covers up. He is way to lazy garden |
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Wilson, Douglas L., ed.; Davis, Rodney O., ed.; Hanks, Dennis F. 'Dennis F. Hanks to William H. Herndon (interview)' in 'Herndon's Informants: Letters, Interviews, and Statements About Abraham Lincoln' . Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1998. [format: book], [genre: letter]. Permission: University of Illinois Press
18th 1864. I was born in Hardin Co Ky in 1799 May the 15 on Nolan Creek near Elizabethtown . I was ten years older than Abraham and knew him intimately and well from the day of his birth to 1830 I was the second man who touched Lincoln after his birth a custom then in Ky of running to greet the newborn babe. A man by the name of Hazel hellped to teach Abraham his letters Abc spelling reading & writing &c Lincoln went to school about 3. mo with his sister all the Education he had in Ky Parson Elkin a preacher of the old Babtist religion Came to Mr Thomas Lincoln's and frequently preached in that neighborhood. At about the year 1818 Thomas Lincoln the father of Abraham had a notion in his head formed a determination to sell out his place and move to Indiana, then a new State where he could buy land as said before at $125 [10] per. He sold out to _________ Mr Lincoln got $300 and took it the $300 in whisky. The 30 acre farm in Ky was a knotty knobby as a piece of land could be with deep hollows ravines cedar trees Covering the parts knobs knobs as thick as trees could grow. Lincolns hous was in a hollow high tall & peaky hills & borded with cedar. Stood up against the sky all around Mr Lincoln as stated before sold his farm for whisky. He cut down trees made a kind of flat boat out of yellow poplar. He made the boat on the Rolling fork at the mouth of Knob Creek Hardin Co Ky loaded his household furniture his tools whisky and other Effects, including pots vessels rifles. &c. &c on the boat. He took no dogs chickens cats geese or other domestic animals. He floated on awhile down the Rolling Fork and upset and lost the most of the tools &c and some of his Whisky. He went along by himself not taking his family. From the Rolling Fork he ran into the Beach fork and thence into the great Ohio. He landed at Thompsons Ferry at Poseys [11] house or farm. He started out from this ferry in search of a place and found one and located it by making blazes brush heaps &c to make a location, which he afterwards bought at $2.00 per acre purchased it under the $2.00 act. [12] This was an 80 a tract, and Mr Lincoln not being able to pay for it, lost his $80 which he paid to the government and which the government kept and has to-day . When he had Cornered the land blazed it off marked the boundaries he proceeded on horse back, with his own food & his horses fodder behind him to Vincennes where he paid the $200 per acre as stated before. Mr Lincoln never owned the land more than a kind of preemption right & sold it when he moved to Ills. I fared like him in all these particulars. He then returned to the State of Kentucky from Spencer Co Indiana, then Perry Co since divided as Hardin Co Ky was as Sangamon Co . From the old homestead in Ky Hardin now Lareau Co Thomas Lincoln
Wilson, Douglas L., ed.; Davis, Rodney O., ed.; Hanks, Dennis F. 'Dennis F. Hanks to William H. Herndon (interview)' in 'Herndon's Informants: Letters, Interviews, and Statements About Abraham Lincoln' . Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1998. [format: book], [genre: letter]. Permission: University of Illinois Press Persistent link to this document: http://lincoln.lib.niu.edu/file.php?file=herndon035.html |


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text: DLI Students Compete For Nerd Of The Quarter Crown Ron August 11, 2012 News 25 Comments Follow Duffel Blog: MONTEREY, CA — On a brisk, sunny northern California morning, Defense Language Institute students gathered at Soldier Field for the first day of the Nerd of the Quarter competition. Sailors, soldiers, Marines, and airmen braved dozens of events designed to test their nerd mettle, including World of Warcraft navigation, Star Wars trivia, Star Trek trivia, Cosplay, and Magic the Gathering deck building. "This is a rigorous day for all competitors," said Petty Officer Mike Boyle, a military language instructor and self-described "Battlestar Galactica Uber-Freak." Boyle is one of the judges of the competition, and a former Nerd of the Quarter winner himself. He stressed the importance of well-rounded skills. "We're not looking to reward the guy who knows everything about Manga but nothing about Lord of the Rings," Boyle said. "Actually," Boyle added, "could you change that when you quote me? I said 'guy who knows everything' but I should have said 'guy or girl.' Some of the girls here are into vampire nerd stuff and are so fracking uncool [sic], they make me look like Apollo Adama in comparison." The early favorite of this quarter's competition was Private James Hurley, a student in the basic Arabic program who hails from Salt Lake City. During the interview round, Hurley revealed that he speaks Arabic all the time, even during the 10-minute breaks between classes and out at the movie theater with his friends. "Hurley is a beast," Boyle said. "Just being at DLI means your nerd potential is high. But speaking your language out in town on a Friday night—that kind of dedication really elevates your nerd cred." Later in the day, though, Marine Corps Private First Class David Jennisen surged to the front of the pack. The 19-year-old student in the Chinese program sits atop the leaderboard after the first day of competition. "I don't know why I'm even here," said Jennisen, whose entire back is covered by a tattoo of an eagle flanked by the words "Semper Fidelis." "I'm not a nerd," Jennisen insisted. "Yeah, maybe I'm a little too into kung fu movies, especially Donnie Yen's early work, and maybe some Sammo Hung if I'm feeling like watching some sell-out Hong Kong new wave bullshit . But at the end of the day, I'm not a nerd. I'm a deadly warrior." Jennisen then went on to recite the Rifleman's Creed, followed by twenty-minutes-worth of lines from Full Metal Jacket and Heartbreak Ridge. The students are battling for a vacant crown. The winner of last quarter's competition, Airman Reggie Watkins, wasn't able to attend this weekend because he now has a girlfriend. Competition continues until Sunday. Don't miss the next story.Get the latest news and alerts from Duffel Blog delivered to your inbox—free. Short URL: http://duffelblog.com/W8yR0 Sean Lloyd says: September 20, 2014 at 9:44 PM I know every person in that picture. William Goss says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM wtf Mohammed Mohsen Shaker says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM LOL I love this, sadly I missed my chance to go when they decided they were not going to send me to DLI to learn something else, since I speak fluent DLPT Arabic…well the rest is history I ETSed. Uptown Citgo says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM Excellent site. Let the truth ring! Jason D Sousley says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM Holy shit…I don't know where I would fall in this competetion. I think I could compete, but my knowledge of some non-nerdy things could put me out. Walt Miller says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM Another classic. Brian Alford says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM You think DLI has some nerds? Anyone here know a Navy Nuke? I swear to you, my Navy recruiter posted up next to a Gamestop to try and up his Nuke quota. Try starting a conversation at NNPTC that doesn't involve comics, video games, card games, tabletop RPGs or sci-fi/fantasy. I dare you. Patrick Cahill says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM Shame about Reggie I though he was in to at least graduation. Brandon Waithe says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM holy shit this is so true….I went to DLI. I thought I was a nerd- I quickly learned that I wasn't nerd enough. There was a guy who claimed to speak dolphin while I was there. hahahah Sean Poyner says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM Well played duffelblog… well played… Jeff Julum says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM I once appeared in this story. My apologies. Jonathon Owen Alexander says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM Oh God… good to see some things never change in sunny, beautiful Monterey. Though those marines in the photo are probably suffering through flash cards, not Magic:The Gathering cards. Sadly. Tiffany Starnes says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM I loved growing up next to this base. I always had people to game with. (yes, I know its satire. If it happened at any base it would be this one.) Chad Underdonk says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM Sadly the NotQC organization has been unable to convince TRADOC to institute a Klingon Language course. NotQC attempted death by power-point to prove that Klingon speakers might someday be as useful as Navajo Code-Talkers. They were however unable to prove that OpSec could be maintained with a language that is already known among Trekkiess worldwide. The DLI Assistant Commandant also commented off the record that the incidence of Nerd-Rage among those practicing Klingon in informal groups was also greatly magnified to the point of becoming a disciplinary issue. The Assistant Commandant finished his comments saying " Qovpatlh lI'be' vo' poH je Huch jay' ". Robert P. Wills says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM No AD&D? I'm offended! Patrick Collins says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM 'Soldier' and 'Airman' are spelled with capital letters when talking about U.S. Army and Air Force servicemembers. Chris Crouch says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM As a DLI Graduate all I can say is, HOLY CRAP this is accurate. Very well played, DuffelBlog! Much like Brandon Waithe, I too quickly learned I wasn't nearly nerd enough! This is AWESOME! Jeremy Gamet says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM This is probably the single most true to life satire piece ever. Does that make it bad satire? Or is it good news with heavy embellishments? You decide! Max Power says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM Within two minutes of talking to one, you could always ident. the I-branchers in our command. At least most of the CPO I-branchers were easier to talk to and did not need all that extra time to get off their high-horse. lol Joel Norman says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM I love the bit about the dude from Salt Lake who speaks his language even on his off time. Sounds like a former LDS missionary, all right. Lee Buttrill says: February 26, 2014 at 12:56 AM I wish they had this when I was there! Would have ruled. John S. Holsonback says: August 15, 2012 at 12:06 AM As a DLI professor (and former MLI and USAF RU linguist) I can definitely say this article is dead on, and freaking hilarious. I tell all the new students here at DLI that hey are all nerds, and that there is a nerd hierarchy. Athletic types (re: Marines) deny it, but when I explain that fantasy football is like D & D for jocks, they give in. Great article! I am printing this off and showing it to as many students (and staff) as possible.


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The tree service guy who just delivered 6 cubic yards of free wood chips from an assortment of Crape Myrtle, Carrot Wood, and Pine trees said he could probably get me wood chips from just about any type of tree that grows in southern California. I asked him what he recommended and he said avoid hardwood like Eucalyptus or Chinese Elm, and just about any softwood was good. He said the highest demand was citrus tree and fruit tree wood, and I would have to get on a waiting list for those. I was thinking camphor tree wood would be good if one got it at the time of the year when there weren't any berries on it. I like the smell of pine, and the pine needles would probably be good for the alkaline soil we have in southern California. Any really aromatic wood anyone can thing of? |
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The best wood chips to use as mulch are those that are free, when you start paying for them then you can get selective as to type, but none are better then any other. Pine needlse do not have any significant affect on soil pH, nor do Oak leaves (pH 3.7), Maple leaves (pH 3.2), Beech (pH 3.4), etc. |
- Posted by joepyeweed 5b IL (My Page) on Sun, Jun 5, 11 at 10:24
Pretty much any tree that needs to be chopped down, (except maybe black walnut)! |
- Posted by lazygardens PhxAZ%3A Sunset 13 (My Page) on Sun, Jun 5, 11 at 14:04
I asked him what he recommended and he said avoid hardwood like Eucalyptus or Chinese Elm What was his reasoning for avoiding these? Aside from maybe black walnut ... chips is chips! I've used wood chips from the following trees: eucalyptus, olive, mesquite and palo verde. it's all good. ' I'm with kimmsr: if it's FREE, it's good. |
How did you find the tree service guy to deliver the free chips? Did you just call one or more and ask if they deliver free wood chips? I need some this weekend and am wondering who to call. |
- Posted by franktank232 z5 WI (My Page) on Wed, Jul 13, 11 at 23:07
If its free, its good. I've probably have every single tree that grows int he upper midwest represented in my veggie beds.. it all works. |
In most communities, tree companies have to pay a fee to take their loads to a dump. They are almost always very glad to have people ask for the chips so that they don't have to shell out a lot of money. jenn, just use the yellow pages to locate tree companies. Use one that brags about how 'pretty' their mulch is...meaning that it won't be filled with cones, sticks, leaves, and other stuff that really don't make for an attractive mulch, free or not. |
Thanks rhizo, I'll do that. Do the ads really state that?? We need it tomorrow and I'm at work, so I'll find one for next time. My husband is concerned about leaves and seeds and we're wondering how they can give just the wood when the whole branch goes through the chipper. |
Sorry, I wasn't clear...use the yellow pages to find the phone numbers, then call and talk to them IN PERSON. That's how you'll find out a bit of information about their mulch. |
I agree free wood chips are always good. I got a truck load from the local Tree Service when he pruned my trees this Spring, but that was unusual. The tree service guys won't just give them away as they have regular customers who need them. Here Iowa, wood chips are NOT ALLOWED in landfills. Most of the wood chips generated by Tree Services are used at county DOT sites to compost "road kill" (mostly deer) and at Hog Confinement Farms to compost dead baby pigs. |
- Posted by lazygardens PhxAZ%3A Sunset 13 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 15, 11 at 19:05
Jenn - My husband is concerned about leaves and seeds and we're wondering how they can give just the wood when the whole branch goes through the chipper. What you get is a mix of wood chips and shredded leaves. It makes a good mulch. Tree sprouts will be a very minor issue. See baby tree, pull it out. |
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