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I took on the task of installing Gentoo for the first time on my desktop and there were a few speed bumps I had to overcome before getting everything running correctly.

Xorg 1.5 seems to be pretty much standard now and it doesn't seem to be very clear in the X Server Configuration page...the most notable change being the use of evdev. I think there should be some reference to the 1.5 upgrade guide within the original X config guide. Also, there isn't any specific instruction to starting dbus or hald in either guide, despite it being a requirement to get the evdev stuff to work. (Note that the step IS documented in the Gnome installation guide which seems somewhat misplaced considering one wouldn't move to the gnome installation phase until after X is working properly) I spent a good 3 hours Saturday night trying to figure out why X wouldn't respond to my mouse or keyboard just to find out I never started hald. I was able to figure it out after a bit of common sense time, but if that step was listed somewhere before the "startx" step, it would have relieved my headache much earlier. This may be considered a noob mistake, but the Handbook seems to be geared towards the noob anyways and states what could be considered obvious steps to more linux-savvy users.

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I am looking for a very simple cell phone without bells and whistles. Has anyone tried the Jitterbug? If so, do they like it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. It should have large numbers. |
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- Posted by lindajewell (My Page) on Wed, Aug 27, 08 at 8:24
I am not sure about Jitterbug but I can tell you that Verizon offers a phone for seniors, has larger numbers and very few bells and whistles......just the basics and it is not so small that it is hard to hold. I looked at the phone for my brother with PD, did not work for him because of the PD, but looked like a nice phone for the elderly. |
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I just heard an ad on the radio for AT&T and they not only have a phone for seniors they also have a special plan for people 65 and over.........I would check all the options out and then you can make your choice. |
I got a Kyocera K7 Rave phone with Virgin Mobile's pay-as-you-go service just like DH and I have. You can still buy them refurbished very cheap on the Virgin Mobile site; they are very basic. The buttons are not large, but my mother has no trouble punching them with a pencil eraser. The great thing is, she is very hard of hearing but can hear better on this phone than on her hard-wired ones. There is one friend she only calls on the cell now, because the friend kind of mumbles. ;) The minimum to keep the account current is $15 every 90 days. |
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I love the pay as you go phones. I also like things simple, but am managing ok with my Motorola. |
I read in our local paper that consumers are getting tired of the contracts they have to sign and are going to prepaid. My cost is between $7. to $10 a month and the minutes roll over. I pay $100. a year, so I don't have to remember to renew the minutes so often. At that price I can't text or surf. I never use all of my minutes so I use it for long distance. I ordered T-Mobil To Go online and got a $125 phone for $30. I also carry the cell with me around the house in case of an emergency, you know, "I've fallen and can't get up". LOL |
Be aware that Just 5 does not provide service. You have to take the SIM card out of your phone and put it into the Just5 phone. Also to get help with the SOS button on the back, 5 numbers must be programed into the phone. I would go with Verzon or another known company. |
- Posted by patrice607 (My Page) on Sun, Sep 28, 14 at 22:44
My elderly parents have jitterbugs. They are very simple phones but not cheap. 2 lines cost $65/month. I'm looking for better options. |
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My brother was here this past weekend, into Monday. He asked if we could make cookies on Monday and I said, "Um. Yeah!" My oldest daughter picked Monster Cookies, of course she would. I'm pretty sure she looked at the picture of the cookie, knew I didn't have everything to make it and decided that was what she wanted. She loves to shop, it gave her an opportunity to go shopping.
I have never made monster cookies. Crazy, right? Never had them, never baked them. This was a good opportunity to try them. I have to give it to my oldest, these looked really good. Well done to both my brother and child 1!
Monster Cookies
Adapted from Paula Deen at the Food Network
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 12-ounce jar creamy peanut butter
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1/2 cup multi-colored M & M's
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 1/2 cups old fashioned oatmeal
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line cookie sheets with parchment.
Cream eggs and sugars. Beat in salt, vanilla, peanut butter and butter and mix until that is well combined. Stir in baking soda and oatmeal and then, by hand, fold in M&M's, peanut butter chips, and chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoon full on to baking sheet and bake for about 10-13 minutes or until golden brown.
My brother and I agreed, these would be fantastic with some coconut in them, so if you have some, throw in a handful or two!
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Ancient city, northern Peloponnese, southern Greece. Located 11 mi (18 km) northwest of Corinth, Sicyon was influential in Greek history, attaining its greatest power in the 6th century BC under Cleisthenes, grandfather of Cleisthenes of Athens. During the 4th century BC it was celebrated for its school of painters and sculptors, which included Lysippus. In the 3rd century BC it gained prominence under Aratus, who brought it into the Achaean League.
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On Saturday (September 21), 43,000 fans headed to Nocturnal Wonderland's new location at Cali's San Manuel Amphitheater to witness a mythical neon-lit playground featuring large-scale golden 'Knight Owl' and an animatronic tree. Peruse through the latest photos from the event to get a small taste of this nocturnal confection. ->
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Sopranos Patricia Balmer and Eugenie Fuhrman will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 in the Johnson Symposium on Victoria College's Main Campus. The concert, the third in VC's 2013-14 Guest and Faculty Recital Series, is free and open to the public.
The two private voice instructors will perform one duet and a variety of solo vocal works assisted by Ruth Williams on the piano and Dr. Marylynn Fletcher playing piano and violin.
The concert will feature works of Antonio Vivaldi, Franz Schubert, Alban Berg, Franz Liszt, Leonard Bernstein, Harry Wayne, Lori Laitman, Eric Whitacre, and Fernando Obradors.
"Victoria College is fortunate to have two accomplished vocalists teaching in our music department," said VC Music Professor Fletcher. "This is an opportunity for us to showcase their talent and musicianship."
Fuhrman will be singing works in Latin, English, German, and Hebrew. She said she is most excited about the Eric Whitacre pieces, "Five Hebrew Love Songs." Besides being in Hebrew, they have an accompaniment of violin as well as piano.
Balmer will be singing works in Latin, English, German, French, and Spanish. She is most excited about the Spanish songs.
A native of San Antonio, Balmer lives in Yoakum with her husband and three children. By day, she directs the Edna High School Choir and Theatre Programs, serves as an adjunct faculty member at Victoria College, and maintains a small private voice studio. By night, she has performed regionally with the San Antonio Chamber Choir and the San Antonio Opera and works with Theatre Victoria where she has been the Music Director for "Annie," "The Marvelous Wonderettes," and "Beauty and the Beast," in addition to working with the Theatre's education programs.
Fuhrman has enjoyed singing as long as she can remember. After graduating from Victoria College, she earned her Bachelor of Music Education from East Texas State University and her Master of Music in vocal performance from Southwest Texas State University where she also studied piano and composition.
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Date 2012-04-24 Availability restricted Abstract Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is home to a number of indigenous and endemic species. As its mandate is to protect and preserve biodiversity, any factors that may result in the loss of species should be monitored carefully. This study aims to look at two such factors; the alien invasive plant Chromolaena odorata and intensive grazing by large mammalian ungulates (resulting in grazing lawns). Disturbances such as these typically result in the modification in University of Pretoria etd – Purdon, J. (2011) the structural complexity of the habitat which in turn affects its associated fauna. This study compared the structural change of these two disturbances and their adjacent uninvaded habitats and bunch grass habitats respectively. By using a set of manipulated and mensurative (natural) treatments the change in habitat structural complexity was then related to ant diversity, assemblage formation, competitive interactions, resource acquisition, resource monopolisation and ant body size. Both disturbances revealed that structural complexity within the natural experiments did not significantly alter ant assemblage composition, diversity or competitive interactions. However, at microhabitat scale, as was exhibited by manipulated treatments, structural complexity did appear to play a role in the organisation of ant communities, their competitive interactions and body size. The baited traps which were less complex in structure tended to support the larger species of ants which acquired resources at a faster rate and in higher numbers. Assemblage composition of ants and the diversity of ants were not significantly altered by C. odorata. This could suggest that ants respond to structural complexity rather than plant species richness. Therefore it would be wise to employ the use of other biological indicators such as spiders to test the effect of alien invasive plants on ecosystems. On the other hand, as a result of heavy grazing, a unique assemblage composition of ants was found on grazing lawns when compared with their adjacent bunch grass sites. This would suggest that grazing is a vital component of the savanna system as it adds heterogeneity to the system, resulting in a biodiversity increase. Copyright © 2011, University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria.Please cite as follows:
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The world is full of noise and those that are the loudest are the ones we tend to follow but what about the quiet ones?
Author Susan Cain shines a spotlight on introverts and reveals how over time our society has come to look to extroverts as leaders. Not suggesting that one is better than the other, Susan argues that the world needs an equal space between introverts and extroverts; that an innovative, creative world wouldn't be the same without the two coming together.
Excerpt taken from a conversation with Susan Cain as part of the RSA's free public events programme and illustrated by Molly Crabapple.
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HELENA -- Quarterback Dakota Stonehouse threw for three touchdowns and ran for one Saturday afternoon as No. 5 Carroll College beat No. 20 Southern Oregon University 48-30 to take over sole possession of first place in the Frontier Conference.
The Saints improved to 7-1 in league and 8-1 overall with their fourth consecutive win. The Raiders, 6-2 and 6-3, had won their previous six games.
Stonehouse completed 12 of 24 passes for 298 yards. He threw two touchdown passes to Kyle Griffith (79 and 20 yards) and one to Anthony Clarke (39 yards).
The Saints jumped ahead 14-0, and led 27-10 at halftime and 48-17 after three quarters.
Carroll's Dustin Rinker rushed 31 times for 160 yards and one touchdown. Teammate Matt Upham also returned an interception 25 yards for a score.
SOU quarterback Austin Dodge threw for 435 yards and three touchdowns. Ryan Retzlaff had 12 catches for 181 yards and two touchdowns.
The Raiders finished with 559 yards on offense, compared to 531 for the Saints.
Carroll will entertain No. 8 Rocky Mountain College (6-2 and 7-2) next Saturday at noon at Nelson Stadium. SOU will host Eastern Oregon University.
E. Oregon 57, Dickinson State 3
At La Grande, Ore., Chris McGinnis-Parker rushed for 219 yards and scored three touchdowns as the Mountaineers evened their Frontier record at 4-4.
McGinnis-Parker had scoring runs of 3, 24 and 87 yards. He also caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Dominique Blackman.
EOU, now 4-5 overall, jumped ahead quickly when Jace Billingsley returned the opening kickoff 92 yards for a score.
It was 40-3 by halftime.
The Blue Hawks, 0-9 and 1-9, managed just a 26-yard field goal by Josh Borm.
EOU outgained DSU, 616 yards to 142.
Jesse Carney rushed for 115 of the Blue Hawks' yards.
Montana Tech 32, MSU Northern 31
At Havre, the Orediggers won on the final play of the game -- a 36-yard pass from Herman Tapley to Zack Kinney.
Tech improved to 3-5 in league and overall. Northern fell to 4-5 and 4-5.
The Orediggers trailed 31-20 early in the fourth quarter before Tapley hooked up with James Roberts on a 30-yard scoring pass with 2:20 left.
Tapley passed for 364 yards and three TDs. He completed 29 of 51 passes.
Northern's Travis Dean threw for 303 yards and a touchdown. Teammate Zach McKinley rushed for 159 yards and scored two touchdowns.
Tech's Pat Hansen gained 136 yards on the ground and had a touchdown.
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Teeth Whitening Methods and Benefits
Celebrities are no longer the only ones to experience the benefits of a beautiful white smile. With the advancement of teeth whitening products made available to the public, a white smile is cheaper and easier than ever! Why is having a white smile important?
Your smile makes an instant, subconscious, visual impact on the people you meet. A brighter smile makes you appear more lively, youthful, successful, and healthy. An individual with a bright smile is viewed as a person who takes care of themselves.
Overall, teeth whitening has a minor effect on the health of most teeth. Teeth in need of whitening are not deemed a health risk, they are simply stained teeth that would look better, and you would look better too, if the stains were removed. It's as simple as that. Teeth whitening has joined the ranks of cosmetic surgery in popularity sense the procedure is a cosmetic enhancement without all the risks.
According to statistics, individuals place a high-value on their smiles. The American Academy of Cosmetic-Dentistry survey revealed that:
-Nearly every adult, a whopping 99.7%, consider a smile as a vital social quality. Another 96% believe that an appealing smile makes a person more attractive to someone they would like to date.
-At least 74%, or three-quarters of adults surveyed, feel that an unattractive smile can spoil a person's chance of climbing the career ladder.
-When asked, "What procedure do you feel would make you appear more attractive," the most popular response was, whiter teeth and a brighter smile. Therefore, if your smile bothers you, teeth whitening is a first step to a brighter smile and more confidence concerning your appearance.
Keep in mind, that even though teeth whitening has become more affordable, you should use caution when choosing a teeth whitening system. When it comes to teeth whitening treatments, the quality and safety of the treatment is a crucial deciding factor between harming your teeth and improving their appearance. Before going into the benefits of whitening your teeth and the various teeth whitening methods, knowing a bit more about the reasons for your tooth discoloration will help you decide upon the best tooth whitening method for your teeth.
Baby teeth are usually whiter than permanent adult teeth that show-up later, and as we get older, our permanent teeth become discolored or stained. This is one of the main reasons why whiter teeth make people appear more young-looking. While there are a variety of ways to brighten your teeth, there are also various means of discoloring them as well. The major causes of discolored teeth are certain foods, antibiotics, genetics, and the aging process that naturally tends to make teeth darker.
Internal tooth-discoloration occurs via modifications in the enamel of the tooth and the dentin. The primary cause of internal tooth-discoloration are trauma, root canal problems, restorations, tooth decay, developmental disorders, usage of antibiotics as a child, tetracycline, and exposure to high-levels of fluoride.
External tooth-discoloration is mainly caused by outside factors such as foods, tobacco, and certain drinks like tea and coffee. Other external causes are foods with tannins, carrots and oranges, and other foods.
For those who want to alter their appearance on a limited budget, teeth whitening is the quickest and most viable means of doing this, whereas purchasing a new wardrobe, paying for a facelift or liposuction, may be out of the question due to the expense and risks. Even those who find it hard to exercise will find teeth whitening less demanding. The benefits of teeth whitening are immediately obvious: it's economical, not too demanding on your time, and the results are faster than many of the other "in-depth" cosmetic altering choices available today. But does teeth whitening really pay off?
-The Professionals Speak Out
Not surprisingly, there are the esthetic teeth whitening benefits. The latest study carried out in the United States demonstrate that teeth are the chosen facial feature people would modify. In addition, the study revealed that 75% of adults believe that a pleasant smile is a plus to career advancement and 84% feel that a lovely smile helps to attract miss or mister right. The study explored the connection between smiles and self-confidence, dating and marriage, and business and careers. You would think that with the advent of Internet social media, an individual's appearance would be less of an issue; however, it seems that people with profiles that show their "pearly whites" receive more positive feedback.
Besides the esthetic benefits and enhanced self-confidence of having a brighter smile, professional teeth whitening has been shown to eradicate the bacterial that can cause gum-disease along with those that cause tooth-decay; therefore, those who take advantage of professional teeth whitening kill "two tooth destroyers with one form of unexpected ammunition." So people who take advantage of professional teeth whitening services also have healthier teeth and are less prone to suffer from gum-disease. Some experts imply an association between gum-disease and health problems such as bacterial-pneumonia, stroke, cardiovascular problems, and increased risk during pregnancy.
Keep in mind, this is referring to "professional" whitening treatments and not those purchased over the counter. Other teeth whitening benefits include:
-Improved First Impressions that Last
When engaging someone for the first time, the first impression is the start or the finish of a relationship, whether it's business or personal; and your smile counts a lot! Your smile is noticeable from a few feet away, and even before a single hand is shaken, a person may have formed a first impression of you, simply by your smile. If you have a bright smile, you will be viewed as someone who is friendly, attractive, and more successful.
-Landing that Dream Job
Personal hygiene is a "must" when preparing for an interview and this includes clean bright teeth! Your smile could very well give you an "edge up" on the competition too. White teeth are commonly associated with positive characteristics like intelligence, responsibility, and reliability. Moreover, if you feel better about your smile, you speak with enthusiasm and more confidence. Having confidence while in the throes of an interview can help you make an unforgettable first impression. Without doubt, the interviewer will not forget your smile and hopefully, your credentials showing that you can do the job!
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With Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack this Wednesday, and Comic Con this weekend – this is one of the biggest party weeks of the year in San Diego. So as you navigate the party circuit, here are some tips to help you plan ahead and avoid the ole' dreaded hangover.
Let's first understand how alcohol affects the body. Approximately 20% of alcohol is absorbed through the stomach and most of the remaining 80% is absorbed through the small intestine. So making sure to eat something before your first cocktail is important. Then the liver goes to work – it sends out enzymes to break down and metabolize the alcohol. Generally, the liver can only process one ounce of alcohol (approx. one standard drink) on average in one hour. Consuming more than the liver can metabolize, causes alcohol to accumulate in the blood and body tissues. Women shouldn't try to keep up pace with their male counterparts – women tend to be affected by alcohol more than men for several reasons:
- Women have less water in their bodies by volume, they will dilute alcohol less than men.
- Women have less dehydrogenase, a liver enzyme that breaks down alcohol, so they will break it down slower.
- Estrogen can also slow down the body's ability to process alcohol.
Hangover Causes:
- Consuming more alcohol than the liver can process, will cause the alcohol to accumulate in the blood and tissues. Ethanol is metabolized into acetaldehyde, which is a toxin. Until it can be broken down into acetic acid, the body will be experiencing the negative effects of the acetaldehyde.
- Ethanol increases urine production, and therefore dehydrates us. Dehydration is one of the reasons we feel terrible the next morning after one too many drinks. Severe dehydration can not only make you uncomfortable, but it can be life-threatening. So preventing dehydration is one key to preventing a hangover and staying safe. One way to prevent dehydration is to make sure to alternate water in between your alcoholic drinks, this will help you stay hydrated, and keep blood alcohol from rising too quickly.
- Some of the preservatives, sulfites and chemicals in wine and alcoholic beverages can add to the burden on the liver and make you feel crummy the next day, so using more natural alternatives will help lighten the liver's toxic load.
- Alcohol can be really tough on our stomach lining, which can make us feel nauseated and sick.
- Drinking alcohol can also affect our bloodsugar levels – one reason that we might not sleep as well after having a drink too many – our blood sugar can drop in the middle of the night, and wake us up. Another reason is the glutamine rebound, read more about that here.
7 Natural Hangover Prevention Tips:
If you are heading to a party, a little planning today can go a long way to make tomorrow better…
- Chia seeds – soaks up about 10 times it's weight in water, creating a gel – this gel slows the absorption of alcohol into blood stream, and helps to keep you hydrated. You never want to drink on an empty stomach!! Add some chia seeds to a smoothie or grab a Mamma Chia drink or squeeze pack. Always make sure to take chia seeds with plenty of fluids, it is best if you let them soak for a few minutes before ingesting them too. Read Prehydrate with Chia to learn more.
- Coconut oil - multiple studies show that the medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil protect the liver. So if I am going to have a drink or two, I like to have a teaspoon of coconut oil first. Add it to tea, a smoothie, or stir it into your Mamma Chia drink!
- Coconut water – called "Natures Gatorade," coconut water provides the body with more potassium than a banana, a daily supply of vitamins C, and other important vitamins and minerals. Coconut water provides electrolytes to help prevent dehydration.
- Beet juice – rich in a class of antioxidants called betalains, beets are well known for detoxifying the liver, also provide loads of energy (Olympic athletes use beet juice for training – and they say it is like legal blood doping!). So instead of an energy drink before the party – take a shot of beet juice, it will give you energy and get your liver ready to do it's work!!
- Vitamins B & C – alcohol depletes the body of vitamins and minerals – taking a multivitamin with B & C helps with alcohol metabolism & replenish the lost vitamins.
- Magnesium – alcohol consumption depletes magnesium, and low magnesium can bring on migraines among other symptoms (restless legs, eye twitches, muscle aches & pains). Low magnesium levels even raise our risk of heart attack and stroke. The majority of Americans are deficient in magnesium, so I recommend that most people take supplemental magnesium. Magnesium is also responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Too much magnesium can lead to loose stools, so start with a low dose initially.
- Skip the "house margarita," it probably is made with cheap tequila and a premade mix. A lot of premade mixers contain preservatives, artificial colors, HFCS, and other chemicals that will just add to the toxic load on your liver. Fructose was shown in multiple studies to boost alcohol metabolism by as much as 80%, so using fresh fruit juice and/or organic agave nectar in place of processed mixers to sweeten your drinks is a better choice than a premade mix with chemicals and preservatives.
Moderation – perhaps the most important step in avoiding a hangover is to practice moderation – make sure you do not drink on an empty stomach, limit yourself to no more than what your liver can process (about 1 drink per hour), and make sure to alternate with fresh filtered water to stay hydrated.
3 Natural Hangover Treatments:
Already overdid it? The old adage "hair of the dog" is just going to delay the inevitable pain and discomfort so…instead, try some of these alternative remedies.
- Drink artichoke, turmeric*, ginger & lemon tea ("Ultimate Detox" recipe below) – this is the ultimate detox drink – I love to make this in the Summer and drink it on ice even if I did not drink at all the night before – it is yummy!
- turmeric* will help to reduce the pain & inflammation (puffy eyes, anyone?) – it is kind of like nature's Advil.
- ginger helps with stomach upset (natural Pepto)
- artichoke is detoxifying to the liver, also helpful in lowering cholesterol!
- lemon will help to support the liver detox and balance out your pH.
- salt helps to replenish lost sodium
- Add in a touch of agave – because the fructose will help to metabolize any of the alcohol that is left.
- Put an electrolyte & vitamin C pack into your water – don't have any fresh ginger and turmeric root laying around? Then grab one of those electrolyte vitamin packs – and stir it into a tall glass of water – it will help to replace the lost electrolytes and vitamins and help you feel better.
- Have a banana or some coconut water – both are excellent sources of potassium – which alcohol depletes. Bananas also soothe the stomach – and alcohol can damage the stomach lining and make you feel nauseated.
If you do decide to take a pain reliever the next day – avoid acetaminophen – because it can harm the liver if there is still alcohol in the system.
Ultimate Detox Tea Recipe:
- organic artichoke (can't find an organic artichoke? Skip it then – artichokes can be high in pesticides and the last thing you need is pesticide tea. This is delicious with or without the artichoke!)
- one 2 inch piece of ginger root, peeled
- one 1 inch piece of turmeric* root, peeled
- 3 organic lemons
- 1/8 teaspoon pink Himalayan sea salt (or Celtic sea salt, or Real Salt)
- agave and/or stevia to taste
Directions: Thoroughly rinse the artichoke – making sure to get dirt out between leaves. Cut it lengthwise twice, so it is in 4 pieces. Peel the turmeric and the ginger, cut into a few slices (use a spoon to peel, that is the best way!). Put the artichoke, ginger and turmeric root into a large pot filled with filtered water (about 8-10 cups) over high heat – once it comes to a rolling boil, turn it down to a simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Take it off the heat and allow it to cool in the pot for about 20-30 mins. When it is cooled, strain it and put it into a glass jar. Squeeze in the juice from 3 lemons, add in the salt, and approx. 2 teaspoons of agave and 10 drops of stevia liquid (or your choice of sweetener – add more or less as you like, to taste). Serve over ice, or room temperature if you prefer (I like it iced).
NOTE: As with all herbs and supplements, please consult your doctor if you are on medication before taking this tea. Herbs can very powerful and may interfere with and interact with medications!
*Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with a doctor before doing so as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.
A Nutritionist and Kids Yoga teacher, Sara offers programs for individuals, families and groups to transform their health. Sara also educates through her television segments, School assemblies, corporate nutrition programs, speaking engagements, and her writing. Sara has appeared on eHow, and filmed a series of kids yoga classes for Gaiam TV. Sara authored a free eBook called Cooking with Superfoods, and is currently looking to publish her Perfect Metabolism book. Stay in touch with Sara Vance at ReBalance Life on Facebook.
©2013, all rights reserved. Sara Vance.
*This article is for educational purposes only. The content contained in this article is not to be construed as providing medical advice. All information provided is general and not specific to individuals. Persons with questions about the above content or how it relates to them, should contact their medical professional. Persons taking prescription medications or with an existing health condition should consult a doctor before taking the above foods, herbs, vitamins or supplements to be sure there are no interactions.


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State Rep. Marty Seifert, considered a front-runner in the Republican nomination for governor, this morning announced that he has chosen Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah to be his running mate as lieutenant governor.
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year, 120 less than the same period in 2010.
It represents a fall from 23.4 murders per 100,000 people to 21, and a
reversal of last year's 10% increase in the homicide rate.
Firearms are the most commonly used weapon, responsible for 64 per cent of
all murders, with knives used in 33% of cases. The vast majority of
victims, 90%, are men.
Bogota's Metropolitan Police Force has also analyzed data on the days of
the week murders take place. More than a quarter of all murders, 27%,
happen on a Sunday, with Saturday and Monday the next most common days at
18% and 12% respectively.
In the first 10 months of the year police arrested 554 murder suspects and
seized more than 2,000 guns and 189,000 knives.
Other crimes which have seen a decrease are car theft (5%), personal theft
(3%), home burglaries (16%) and business burglaries (33%).
Crimes that have gone up include motorcycle theft and bank burglaries.
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Bible Verses About Recession
Bible verses related to Recession from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance
Isaiah 1:1-31 - The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, [and] Hezekiah, kings of Judah. (Read More...)
Genesis 2:1-25 - Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. (Read More...)
Revelation 17:1-18 - And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: (Read More...)
Colossians 2:1-23 - For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and [for] them at Laodicea, and [for] as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; (Read More...)
Romans 1:19-20 - Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed [it] unto them. (Read More...)
Psalms 95:1-11 - O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. (Read More...)
Joshua 7:1-26 - But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel. (Read More...)
Genesis 19:1-38 - And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing [them] rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; (Read More...)
Genesis 1:1-31 - In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (Read More...)
Revelation 13:1-18 - And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. (Read More...)
1 John 3:4 - Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
1 Peter 3:19 - By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;
Hebrews 5:7-8 - Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; (Read More...)
Hebrews 3:7-14 - Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, (Read More...)
Ephesians 5:1-33 - Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; (Read More...)
Galatians 3:19 - Wherefore then [serveth] the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; [and it was] ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.
Acts 17:10-11 - And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming [thither] went into the synagogue of the Jews. (Read More...)
Acts 2:1-47 - And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. (Read More...)
Luke 11:52 - Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.
Luke 10:1-42 - After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. (Read More...)
Luke 3:1-38 - Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, (Read More...)
Mark 16:1-20 - And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the [mother] of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. (Read More...)
Mark 11:12 - And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:
Matthew 25:1-46 - Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. (Read More...)
Zechariah 12:1 - The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him.
Habakkuk 3:6 - He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways [are] everlasting.
Isaiah 53:1-12 - Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? (Read More...)
Isaiah 52:13 - Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.
Isaiah 52:9 - Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for the LORD hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem.
Isaiah 45:12 - I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, [even] my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.
Isaiah 40:22 - [It is] he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof [are] as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:
Proverbs 19:17 - He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Psalms 104:1-35 - Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. (Read More...)
Psalms 90:2 - Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou [art] God.
Psalms 45:7 - Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
Psalms 22:1-31 - (To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.) My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? (Read More...)
Psalms 19:1-4 - (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.) The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. (Read More...)
Job 26:7 - He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, [and] hangeth the earth upon nothing.
Deuteronomy 2:1-37 - Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days. (Read More...)
Numbers 31:15 - And Moses said unto them, Have ye saved all the women alive?
Leviticus 25:1-55 - And the LORD spake unto Moses in mount Sinai, saying, (Read More...)
Exodus 20:11 - For [in] six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them [is], and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
Genesis 19:30-38 - And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters. (Read More...)
Genesis 19:30 - And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters.
Genesis 9:1-29 - And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. (Read More...)
Genesis 3:16 - Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire [shall be] to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.
Genesis 2:4 - These [are] the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,
2 John 1:9-11 - Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. (Read More...)
Galatians 6:1-18 - Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. (Read More...)
Romans 1:1-32 - Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called [to be] an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (Read More...)
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"Washington has not been telling you the truth," says Rep. Paul Ryan — Mitt Romney's selection for his running mate:
Consider what he offers, following up with the rest of the video in its second and third installments.
But take caution. Rep. Ryan's plan is very slow to take effect, if what you are aiming for is balanced budgets. And as David Boaz has argued, it's a good example of Republican "me-tooism," of offering Democratic policy at an allegedly discounted price.
Contrary to what we are often told, there's nothing radical about Ryan's plan. Indeed, it's so non-radical, it makes him a perfect fit with Mitt Romney's presidential bid. Of course, scuttlebutt has it that Romney will put forth his own, distinct plan, no doubt building on Ryan's — and we will see what that is, whether it strengthens or weakens Ryan's approach.


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Live audio-visual artist VJ Fader tipped me off about this cool visual interface he built for manipulating music and images in real-time.
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In addition to the projector, the screen has an infrared touch panel overlay which allows him to interact with his custom performance interface which was programmed using Processing, and acts as a MIDI controller for Ableton Live. Here's a couple of videos showing off the system in action:
And if you check out the next clip, you can see the faderTouch being used in a live performance at the recent Wham Bam Thank You NAMM show- very cool indeed.
Like what you saw and heard? You can check out a whole bunch of VJ Fader's performances over on his YouTube page.
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we grew these along two sunny outer walls of our house. They sprouted within 3 days and were off to the races to a final 12'-15' height. The giant heads were kept...Read complete review
we grew these along two sunny outer walls of our house. They sprouted within 3 days and were off to the races to a final 12'-15' height. The giant heads were kept for this year's planting. A late summer wind storm toppled the entire garden. It's something to try to address ahead of time.
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Largest healthiest sunflowers Ive grown!
By skababy22
from Ocean Grove, NJ
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Comments about American Meadows Organic Sunflower Seeds Russian Mammoth:
These sunflowers grew to a trememdous height! I can see why this type is known for winning county fairs! Grew strong and healthy, and would definitely use these same type next season.
By WALLY
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Beautiful Large Sunflowers
By For the love of flowers
from Brea, CA
I use the product for a beautiful addition to the summertime. I get so excited to see this HUGE plant grow taller and taller!!! It is such a HAPPY plant. It even draws the golden finch here in California. The love to eat the leaves but they tend to start with the lower ones and work up as the plant grows.
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Critters love them
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We tried planting these but the birds and squirrels consumed them in a matter of hours. So we planted them indoors and transferred them to the garden when the seed where gone. The ground hog got them this time. I therefore cannot rate them.
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By Larry
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I bought what I thought where the Giant Russian Sunflower Seeds, but I guess they mixed them up. Here its August and my tallest plant is just over 4' high and the largest flower head is just under 4'' wide. When the plant develops its head, the head dies with in a couple of days. I do have a lot of buds but who knows how they will turn out. All of the plants are very inconsistent in size, 2 plants may be the same height but one will have a 1'' thick stalk and the other about 1/4 of an inch stalk, it doesnt make any sense. Some plants are almost 4' and others are a few inches and look like weeds.I live in the country and water them at least 1" of water a week. Down the street in the ditch are hundreds of tall blooming sunflowers. This is what I will harvest and plant for next year and save my money and forget about so called Giant Russians.
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It's tough to get organic seeds, so I was pleased to be able to find these!
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We live out in the middle of cotton fields, and have no fence. We also have hard clay soil. I threw these seeds out along the border of our property, and they are coming up beautifully! I am very impressed that they managed to sprout in the clay soil! I can't wait to watch them bloom.
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Huge blooms! Everything I expected! The only thing I didn't expect was the drooping heads. They apparently got so big, they bend over and face the ground so you really cant enjoy looking at them. This is probably true of large sunflowers, I've just never seen it before.
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These sunflowers are incredible to look at and the birds love the seeds!
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beautiful giant flowers!
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used my sunflowers for bouquets at home, as gifts,and even in my church. everyone commented about how beautiful the sunflowers were. the bright green centers were such a suprise i sometimes just cut one flower and it was a beautiful arrangement by itself. The birds were so cute hanging upside down on the large dried seedheads eating the seed. will definitely order again.
Only one came up
By Beachwalker
from Cape May New Jersey
We were unhappy that we only had one which was beautiful. We have many other varieties that are all blooming , so we don't understand why this one did not produce.
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I was initially disppointed-then "boom"- three days of rain and some hot weather and I was surrounded by flowers on my four acres-especially the gigantic sunflowers. Dozens of people I've never met are saying "You're the Guy with All the Flowers"
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Sports drinks are promoted as better than water for young kids. Gatorade argues that children often arrive at sports under-hydrated and their product encourages kids to drink more than if they were only offered water. (And there's independent evidence to support this.)
Experts such as Professor Louise Baur, a paediatrician at the Children's Hospital at Westmead and director of the University of Sydney's NSW Centre for Overweight and Obesity, say sports drinks are unnecessary for children and adolescents, and their consumption is part of the growing childhood obesity problem. "If kids are thirsty, they'll drink water if water is provided."
Many believe that a hangover is caused by dehydration so not surprisingly sports drinks are recommended as a sure-fire cure. According to Staminade, "Faster rehydration leads to faster recovery from all activities — from hangovers to marathons." But the latest research suggests this isn't true for hangovers. The miseries of a hangover are more likely caused by effects of alcohol on the immune system. There's really nothing you can do for a hangover except take a painkiller for the headache.
Energy drinks such as Red Bull and V contain caffeine. There's good evidence that caffeine enhances sports performance for elite athletes, but not for the average runner or cyclist. Energy drinks usually contain more sugar than sports drinks (we've included Red Bull in the table for comparison). A high sugar concentration can slow absorption of water into the body making these drinks definitely unsuitable for rehydration when you're exercising. Their caffeine makes them unsuitable for children.
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