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October 22, 2009 by TMO · Leave a Comment
ICNA Relief USA Starts Homeless Women's Shelter
Famous Journalist and Houston Fox TV Channel 26 News Reporter Isiah Carey has called the Islamic Circle of North America Relief USA (ICNA Relief USA) Houston Homeless Women Shelter as: "Providing Haven for Houston's Homeless".
"We will able to accommodate 14 homeless ladies at a time, without any discrimination (religious and/or ethnic), at this ICNA Relief USA Houston Women Shelter Facility, We do have a procedure and interview all the candidates for eligibility to stay at our Facility. At this time, we are unable to house children with the women. We do have a food pantry, where any needy person can come and avail from the non-perishable food items. We also follow certain procedures for this pantry. Moreover, we have an Islamic book service, from where people can borrow or buy books for their review. We are looking for generous cash donations from people of all backgrounds, to pay for the beds we have purchased for this shelter and for other amenities. People can give in-kind donations as well in terms of computers, not expired non-perishable food items, toiletries', items used by women like hair brushes, lipsticks, etc., cleaning stuff, and so on. For this people can call us at 713-692-2408 or visit the Center located at 4021 Baden Street, Houston, Texas 77009."
These were some of the things informed at the Open House this past Saturday, October 10, 2009 by Manager of Operations Sister Munirah Vaid & Project Coordinator Sister Seemi Bukhari of ICNA Relief USA Houston Homeless Women Shelter.
"This is building upon the success of our Temporary Housing Facility in New York City. We have a well known track record in the Southern States for sheltering those displaced by Disaster and providing short term emergency assistance. Now we will be offering long term care and shelter for internally displaced and homeless women," informed Ayub Badat, the National Executive Director of ICNA Relief USA.
Throughout the day from 9:00am. till 9:00pm., several gentlemen, ladies and families kept pouring into the Center for the Open House and prayed for all those involved in this project of extreme social need. For further information, Ayub Badat can also be reached at 1-917-602-4450 (Cell) or call Munirah Vaid 936-355-3751 (Cell) or Seemi Bukhari 832-382-1669 (Cell).
Two Rallies for Former President/General Pervez Musharraf's Visit to Houston
Quarter of a mile from the main hotel doors at the entrance of the access road to the Omni Hotel, several Pakistanis had gathered this past Saturday, October 10, 2009 between 10am. and 2pm. to organize two separate rallies: One against him and another one in his favor. Since Mr. Musharraf was staying in the same hotel, he may not able to see these demonstrations.
Those against him were carrying banners with the name of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz Sharif Group) and Tahreek-e-Insaaf, asking Musharraf to go back to Pakistan and face the cases filed against him, where according to the protestors he had resorted to unconstitutional measures. They were calling him the oppressor of judiciary, who committed crimes against the innocent families of the judges, by keeping them under house arrests for weeks.
Those in his favor, were mainly young students from colleges and universities of Houston, carrying banners, calling the Former President a national hero, statesperson and reformer, who had worked hard for progressives, enlightenment and moderation in the Pakistani Society.
After the special morning breakfast reception with the World Affairs Council Members & other large contributors of the luncheon event with the World Affairs Council, General (Retired) Pervez Musharraf and his wife Ms. Sehba inside the Omni Hotel had group photos with hundreds of Pakistanis, who had to remain in the queues for more than thirty minutes, to have their picture taken with the former President and his wife. Some of the Pakistanis present over there; did not have a picture with him, because they wanted to distance themselves, considering him a dictator, who had started an unnecessary fight with the judiciary and trampled upon the constitution of Pakistan.
At this occasion, the Honorable City of Houston Councilman M. J. Khan gave Honorary Citizenship Proclamation Certificate of behalf of the City of Houston to General (Retired) Pervez Musharraf and Space City Memento to Ms. Sehba Musharraf.
M. J. Khan called Mr. Musharraf the man of vision for whom the nation has been waiting for years and gave him the tile of the greatest Statesperson of Pakistan after Quaid-e-Azam, on which General (Retired) Musharraf said this is huge title given to him and has placed much burden on him to fulfill. Some people over there felt, it was not appropriate to give this title, since Pervez Musharraf did many excellent things for Pakistan, but also did a few contentious decisions towards the end of his tenure.
Honorable M. J. Khan, who is running for the City Controller position, said he was expecting that during the World Affairs Council event, he will get endorsement of his candidacy from General (Retired) Pervez Musharraf. He did not directly endorse M. J. Khan, but just said: "Why not". Again people felt that it is unfitting to ask for endorsement for an American Elections from someone from Pakistan.
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Qari Sharafat Ali & Hafiz Amjad Saeed Coming To Pak Center On 9/6/09
"Helping Hand For Relief And Development (HHRD)" is organizing an Iftar-&-Dinner and Special Isha-&-Taraweeh Prayers at Pakistan Center on Sunday, September 06, 2009 (next day is national holiday). Program is open to public, but organizers have requested that if people can RSVP by calling 1-832-275-0786 or 1-214-707-8159, it will make life easier for them, as then they can appropriately arrange for food and other things.
HHRD is cordially inviting the community members, their families and friends to their Annual Ramadan Iftar-&-Dinner and Special Isha-&-Taraweeh Prayers Program, to be held on Sunday, September 06th, 2009 @ 6:00pm. at the Pakistan Center located at 12600 Bissonnet (at South Dairy Ashford), Houston, Texas 77099. They have invited famous Qari Sharafat Ali from New York and Hafiz Amjad Saeed from Atlanta, who will InshaAllah enthrall everyone.
Helping Hand is requesting everyone to bring one or more Non-Perishable Food Items, which will be given to those in Need in our Houston Community.
Before Iftar-Mughrib-Prayers-&-Dinner, Community Youth and Qari Sharafat Ali will present heart-warming recitation of Quran; some Nasheeds & a Motivational Presentation about Helping Hand will be done.
After Iftar-Mughrib-Prayers-&-Dinner, arrangements have been made for Special Isha-&-Taraweeh Prayers at the same place Pakistan Center.
After the Special Isha-&-Taraweeh Prayers around 11:00pm., inspirational presentations by Islamic Scholars (to be determined) will be made on various subjects of public interest.
Again for more information and to RSVP for this inspirational event, one can call 1-832-275-0786 or 1-214-707-8159.
Healthcare System Can Bankrupt USA: US Rep. Al Green
"If not reformed, the present healthcare system will bankrupt USA," informed Congressman AL Green (D-TX) at a Press Conference in his Houston Congressional Office.
"Nationwide, health care costs consume about 20 percent of our gross domestic product. If we continue on our current path, health care costs will consume approximately 35 percent of our GDP by 2040, and the number of uninsured Americans will rise to 72 million, according to the Council of Economic Advisers. That would have catastrophic consequences:" Added the Hon. Al Green.
Congressman AL Green said he favors the Health Reforms suggested by President Obama, where if one does not health insurance, he or she will have a choice of high-quality, affordable coverage for themselves and their families – coverage that will stay with them whether you move, change your job or lose your job. Secondly we will cut hundreds of billions of dollars in waste and inefficiency in federal health programs like Medicare and Medicaid and in unwarranted subsidies to insurance companies that do nothing to improve care and everything to improve their profits. Thirdly, by making Medicare more efficient, we'll be able to ensure that more tax dollars go directly to caring for seniors instead of enriching insurance companies. Lastly, these reforms will provide every American with some basic consumer protections that will finally hold insurance companies accountable.
Even though we spend more than any other nation on health care, we aren't healthier. Only three developed countries have higher infant mortality rates. Our nation ranks 24th in life expectancy among developed countries. More than one-third of Americans are obese.
These statistics are the signs of a system that is both unacceptable and unsustainable. They also show us the high cost of doing nothing. If we choose the status quo, more Americans will be uninsured, costs will continue to rise, and every American's health care will be at risk.
For more information, one can contact the Office of Congressman AL Green at: 3003 South Loop West, Ste. 460, Houston, Texas 77054; Phone: 713-383-9234.

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GoPro has come on board as a presenting sponsor of the 2014 GEICO Bassmaster Classic, Feb. 21-23, on Lake Guntersville and out of Birmingham, Ala.
'The Bassmasters' television show took home the Outdoor Channel's Golden Moose Award as the "Fan Favorite in Fishing" for the second time in three years.
Fierce competition, the biggest stars of professional bass fishing and all the newest techniques and tackle are on tap in 2014 on ESPN2.
Newly crowned Bassmaster Classic champ Chris Lane is headed to ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Conn., Friday to appear in a round of interviews — "the car wash," as it's known at ESPN.
Jerry's list isn't about the 10 best bass fishermen in the world, although they could be, but about the valuable time spent with them.
Moose and bass don't normally go together, but according to viewers of The Outdoor Channel, The Bassmasters television show is worthy of the industry's highest praise — a Golden Moose Award.
Mercury has renewed its official support of College B.A.S.S. and has become title sponsor of the growing student circuit.
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A COMMUNITY-based committee is in the process of being formed in an attempt to save local wind energy manufacturing jobs from cheap imports.
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The community-based committee was decided on at the public meeting held last Thursday night in the Portland Angling Club rooms at the instigation of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union.
The AMWU called the meeting because of strong concerns for local wind jobs at Keppel Prince Engineering after the company lost its bid for valuable work at theMountMercerwind farm, near Ballarat, to a South Korean firm.
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( Ashland, KY) -- The Kentucky State Police in Ashland is seeking the public's assistance in locating a wanted fugitive from Louisa, KY.
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(Ashland, KY) -- On Friday June 14, 2013 The Kentucky State Police Post 14 Ashland received a call of a robbery at the Inez Deposit Bank located at 202 East Main Street Louisa, KY.
At approximately 1455 hours an unidentified male entered the bank and demanded cash from a teller. The male was wearing a red and black baseball cap, khaki pants, long sleeve patterned shirt over a white tee shirt with the letters WAX visible on the front of the shirt.
The male obtained an undisclosed amount of cash before exiting the bank through the back door. The male then fled the area on foot on Lock Avenue traveling toward Madison Street.
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The following agencies responded and assisted during the course of the investigation: Louisa Police Department and Lawrence County Sheriff's Department.
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In "Moral Tales," a Tapestry of Faith program
Gather the group in a circle. Thank the children for participating and sharing their stories and ideas in this session.
Point out the Moral Compass poster. Say, in your own words:
Our Moral Compass shows us ways to do good things and make good decisions. Today we heard a story about a family who discovered what an important tool working together can be. Working together can help us do acts of goodness and justice.
Ask the group what the word is for working with others. Affirm "cooperation." If the word is already on the Moral Compass poster, indicate it.
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If we are going to do what our inner voices and our hearts tell us is right, then we must learn how to work together with others. Let's put "Cooperation" on our Moral Compass.
Write or post "Cooperation" on the Moral Compass poster.
Acknowledge the group for the ways in which they worked cooperatively today. If this is your final session with these children, now would be a good time to tell the group that you have enjoyed working with them and to mention some things you have learned in your time with them in Moral Tales.
If this is the final session and you have not done cumulative activities, use the Moral Compass poster to refresh the group about the other virtues they have explored together with you in Moral Tales. Remind them that these are just a few of the directions that can help us find ways to act with goodness and for justice.
If there will be another Moral Tales session, remind the children that next time they meet they will have a chance to add more gems to the Gems of Goodness jar. If appropriate, remind them that when the jar is full of gemstones, you will have a special celebration. Encourage them to try using cooperation in the acts of goodness and justice they may do.
Lead the children in singing Hymn 414 in Singing the Living Tradition, "As We Leave This Friendly Place." Or, lead the group in another closing song, reading, or activity you have chosen for this session. If the words are unfamiliar to some of the children, teach it line by line and then sing it once through together.
The lyrics to "As We Leave This Friendly Place" are:
As we leave this friendly place,
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Distribute the Taking It Home handout you have prepared. If any children need to take home a Gems of Goodness notebook and parent handout, make sure they have these. Thank the children and dismiss the group. If this is the final session of Moral Tales, take special care to say each child's name and make eye contact when you say goodbye.
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The Yukon and Yukon XL are GMC's full-size SUVs. The Yukon XL has a longer-wheelbase than the regular Yukon. Both Yukons are offered in SLE, SLT and Denali models, while the Hybrid comes in a single trim. Each of these models is available in either rear- or 4-wheel drive. Both Yukons offer a standard 320-horsepower, 5.3L V8 engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The heavy-duty Yukon XL 2500 also offers a 6.0L V8 that makes 352 hp and 382 lb-feet of torque. Yukon Denalis come with a 6.2L flex-fuel capable V8 that capable of 403 hp and 417 lb-feet of torque.The GMC Yukon Hybrid employs GM's 2-mode hybrid system which combines a Vortec 6.0L V8 engine with Active Fuel Management and a sophisticated Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT) system that employs two electric motors that engage to help power the truck for optimal efficiency. The Yukon hybrid can operate at low speeds on electric power alone and the gasoline engine automatically stops and restarts for traffic lights and idle situations.
A 300-watt nickel-metal-hydride battery pack is located under the second-row seat of the Yukon Hybrid, maintaining the seat's fold-forward capability. Otherwise, the Hybrid model gets a number of other changes including electric power steering, an electric air conditioning compressor and low-rolling resistance tires.
Altogether, the Yukon Hybrid achieves nearly a 30-percent improvement in efficiency over a non-hybrid, with EPA estimates of 20 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.
All Yukon models are built on a fully boxed frame, which gives them full truck toughness and helps keep vibrations out of the cabin. A coil-over-shock front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering give the Yukon a surprisingly good ride and reasonably responsive handling. Denali models get a special Autoride suspension system that employs real-time, semi-active adjustable dampers to help reduce body motion. Yet in any of these models, the interior is plush and comfortable and the instrument panel is more like that of Chevrolet's passenger cars and modern crossovers than like Chevrolet and GMC's work-oriented pickup trims.
The Yukon comes with a strong set of safety features across the lineup. Each of the Yukon trims includes GM's StabiliTrak stability control, along with anti-lock brakes, seat-mounted front side airbags and head-curtain airbags for the first and second rows, as well as the OnStar suite of services, such as Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Automatic Crash Response. A side blind-zone alert system is optional. Also no matter the model, tow ratings are strong. The Yukon can tow up to 8,500 pounds, while the Yukon Hybrid can tow up to 6,200 pounds and the Yukon XL can handle trailers up to 8,100 pounds. A heavy-duty 2500 version of the Yukon XL offers a tow rating of up to 9,600 pounds.
Most Yukon models include seating for up to eight, with two buckets in front plus second and third-row bench seats good for three across, but a front bench is available on the Yukon XL to fit up to nine. Several upholsteries and styles are offered and both the first and second rows can be heated. Top Denali models include upgraded wheels and chrome trim, a navigation system with XM satellite radio and XM NavTraffic, Bose Centerpoint surround sound system with ten speakers, heated and cooled front seats, perforated leather upholstery and extra power outlets, among many extra features. Among the noteworthy options on the Yukon and Yukon XL are navigation, DVD rear entertainment, remote start, tri-zone climate control, Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist, a rearview camera system and a power-folding second-row seat.
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Never Criticize NDTV and Barkha Dutt again
A blogger, Chyetanya Kunte, recently published an "Unconditional Withdrawal" of his blog post where he had criticized NDTV and Barkha Dutt. On reading Chyetanya's opinion (Cached copy from Google), it seemed like one of the many blog posts during those 60 hours where an angry, upset citizen strongly voiced his frustration and disappointment at how the Media handled the situation.
After the attacks, all news channels absolved themselves of anything sensationalist or irresponsible. But it seems like NDTV has decided to go a step further and shut down any future challenges to its reporting style and content by extracting an apology from this blogger. The language of his retraction suggests that there was a threat of legal action and like any average guy, it would have been too much for him to handle.
News channels are not selfless charitable organizations. We expect objectiveness from them but also understand that there will be some bias, a little sensationalism for TRPs and we apply our filters to see through it. We rely on the information they provide and over time, form a relationship with them. I have always had fond memories of NDTV, Prannoy Roy, The World This Week and for its in-depth election analysis.
Not anymore. Not after knowing that an average guy's opinion has been suppressed, ironically on 26th January, the day we adopted our Constitution that assured Chyetanya Kunte his fundamental right to Freedom of Speech and Expression.
I will leave you with the lyrics of a song, "Freedom of Speech" by Ice T
Your opinion is yours, my opinion is mine
If you don't like what I'm sayin'? Fine
But don't close it, always keep an open mind
A man who fails to listen is blind
We only got one right left in the world today
Let me have it or throw The Constitution away
Other voices:
Shripriya – Shame on NDTV and Barkha Dutt:
the very bodies who owe their survival to free speech, the very organizations that used free speech to report on the Mumbai attacks, and defended their content as necessary for information dissemination are now against a blogger's right to free speech
Venkatesh Sridhar – Why NDTV lost my respect:
There are many instances where other people said far more worse things to her, like Rahul Easwar who called her a fundamentalist, extremist. I never heard or read about Rahul Easwar being sued by NDTV or Barkha.
V.P Jaiganesh – Shame Shame NDTV:
it pisses me off totally when they indulge in sensational journalism that potentially puts people's life in peril and then arm twist their way out when a concerned blogger mentions it in his blog
This behavior is part of the larger malaise of Indian mainstream media who has inculcated the worst from their Western counterparts
Prem Panicker – When 'free speech' bears a price tag:
How does Barkha Dutt reconcile her stated respect for criticism and her intention to learn from it with the suggestion that those who don't like what she does and the way she does it can say it with the remote?
You won't achieve anything by getting one blogger to withdraw what he typed in the heat of anger. Just like the government of India wouldn't have achieved anything by blocking one TV news channel.
Labnol - Indian Blogger Apologizes to NDTV for Quoting Wikipedia
Barkha has earlier covered topics like "regulating blogs" but I sincerely hope that she would also consider making this latest issue a topic of discussion during her next "We The People" debate on NDTV.
Seriously Sandeep – The Joke is on you:
While they strut around invading people's privacy, and making grand pronouncements at random on everybody, they need to understand that freedom of speech is not their exclusive privilege. People will exercise the same right upon them.
Freedom of Speech had always been under attack from various sources in the past, but it hurts all the more when it comes from people whose battlecry should be Freedom of Speech


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I bought my mother in law this jacket for christmas. I know this is great jacket since my husband, step daughter, son in law and grandbaby all have one.
Oh so warm..
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I got this jacket as a Christmas gift about two years ago now. Still in great shape and super warm. I love that is has a draw string around the waist, so if I do want to layer up, I can.
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Northface and Patagonia are my go to brands for fleece. I wanted something neutral and guaranteed to be warm so I went with the grey on grey fleece. I'm between a size 4 and a size 6 and the small was perfect.
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
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I have always wanted a north face jacket. So glad I got this one. I cant wait to wear it on a cold day and the greenish color matches my uniform perfect :) Fits perfect and i love the handy chest pocket.
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Solid Jacket!
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I like this jacket. It is true to size and has good durability. Impressed with the customer service at Backcountry.com.
Great purchase.
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I purchased this Jacket as a Christmas gift for my sister and she Loves it. Fit perfectly and she Loved the color. Fast shipping and very fast delivery.
So happy with this jacket!
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- Fit: True to size
Bought this jacket in prussian blue for my 17 year old daughter who is over 5"10" and typically has problems with sleeve length. The sleeves are perfect for her, the color is beautiful, and she loves it. I appreciated having the jacket measurements before ordering it -- they are true to size.
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This fleece was purchased for my wife and she loves it! Great for staying warm while being flexible for quick trips out in the winter.
As a bonus I need to mention Backcountry surprised me with their awesome shipping process. I received an order confirmation email immediately after clicking order and received a confirmation that my email shipped 23 minutes after the confirmation email! Combine that with free 2 day shipping and I'm a satisfied return costumer.
China Chang
Good fleece jacket
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs large
Very warm and well-designed jacket. Nice for city activities in chilly winter.
joan settle
do all the north face jackets have the...
do all the north face jackets have the emblem on the back as well as the front?
This is the case for every model of the Denali jacket that I've ever seen, but some other models only have it on the front. You could probably find more info about this on The North Face website.
debbie hernandez
Is it warm enough for snow ?
Is it warm enough for snow ?
Not on its own, in my experience. It's a warm, comfy fleece and one of my go-to jackets in the winter, but I typically need to layer it with a long sleeve shirt or a sweatshirt to stay warm enough.
Amanda L
I wore this on its own in the winter when I lived in NJ both while hiking and as "streetwear" with jeans and a sweater, but it rarely got below 20F there, and I was used to colder winters where I grew up. In those conditions, if you're wearing it for moderate activity in the snow, it is warm enough. If you're not moving around too much you may need something warmer.
Debbie C
Keep in mind also, this is not wind/water proof...when it really gets nasty out, the wind will cut right through; and if it starts to drizzle, or melting snow, you will get wet. Best use layers: base layer according to temp, and a rain/wind proof shell (GoreTex is the best at this).
Chris Huntley
there are already a few answers to this question, but i wanted to add my thoughts. yes this is warm enough for winter use, depending on what you're doing. out west, most people would be fine with this jacket around freezing temps, and probably happy around 10 if they're doing aerobic activities as long as there's not much wind or precipitation. if you're in the midwest or the east with more humidity, bump those temps up 10 degrees or so. it kinda depends on if you're a warm person or not. The nylon shoulder panels will help repel light powder snow, but you will get wet if thick, wet snow is falling. this jacket would be great for spring on a mountain side.
If you want something for sub zero temps or backcountry activities, a down jacket would be a better choice. it's fine for wearing around town or working hard on a cold but sunny day. but you will want a shell for inclement weather.
Perfection <3
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Decided to buy a new denali after putting my last one through the wringer for 4 years. I absolutely love the new material they used in this coat. Its super soft and breathable. Great for everyday use!
LOVE LOVE LOve
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- Fit: True to size
I have 2 Denali's that I've had for years. It's the perfect and stylish jacket you could ever have. The front breast pocket is perfect for keys and cell phones while your on the run, and great for layering. I'm 5'10, 190 lbs, and I have a Large, my only problem with the Denali, is the sleeve length, it could be a little longer IMO.
Great jacket!!
I love that it is so soft, but keeps you really warm! I breaths pretty well too!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
I had a North Face Denali for 5 years and lost it on a vacation. I decided to purchase a new one from Backcountry, and it was fantastic. Wonderful quality, and fast delivery. I would highly recommend this product to anyone! Great year round item!
Brad Hamm
Great Jacket
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
- Fit: True to size
Bought this as a gift and she really like it. She says its warm and soft, not overly hot, and loves the fit. Would recommend it to anyone.
Leszek Bafia
Great jacket!
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Bought it as a gift for a close friend and she raves about it, its thin and light but keeps her warm. Well made she's had it for about 2years now and no issues.
Hope Bailey
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- Fit: True to size
I love this jacket! It's warm and cozy and it's even great in rainy weather! It's a great fleece to have!
Harding Cure
I am considering the Denali or the Khumba...
I am considering the Denali or the Khumba North Face jackets... It says they are the same 300 fleece.....are they equal in warmth?
Steven Jones
Close, imo. The Denali has the Nylon abrasion panels, which I have found to be -slightly- wind resistant, so the Denali is a bit warmer. For better wind proofing I suggest the Denali Wind Pro. Best of luck!
Chris Huntley
the denali also has dwr coating and more options for cinching the jacket tight. so if perfect conditions, they should be about the same warmth. in windy and/or damp conditions, the denali should perform better.


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20 And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: For they are a very perverse generation, Children in whom is no faithfulness. | 20 "I will hide my face from them," he said, "and see what their end will be; for they are a perverse generation, children who are unfaithful. |
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Declaring that other Southeastern states "are eating our lunch," a leading industry group lauded Gov. Rick Scott's plan to phase out Florida's corporate income tax.
Hurricanes are a constant threat when you live on a Southeastern U.S. coast. But so are high wind-insurance premiums. Wind premiums can prove just as damaging to an insured's bank account as a high-powered windstorm can be to a home and family -- even for residents protected by state-sponsored insurers of last resort. And in Florida, where June marks the start of crowded beaches and hurricane season, statistics in neighboring states show coastal wind-insurance for older homes is no bargain.


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First, some bad news.
The Broken Shaker, that Miami Beach spot for stylish cocktails in a down-to-the-details hip atmosphere, has gone national.
As in, Southern Living named it one of the best new bars for 2014. And oh, then there's Food & Wine magazine, which named it one of the nation's best places to score a cocktail.
But don't worry, it hasn't gone to their heads. The bar in the Freehand Miami hostel is still just a mismatched collection of lawn furniture in a shady courtyard, floral fabric walls, and mixologists who do things from scratch. That includes the housemade vinegars and syrups made from local herbs.
Even with all those accolades, it's still chill. It's more about Japanese hot dogs and sazeracs and a cucumber punch that will knock a hot day right out of you.
This Thursday might be a good time to stop by, when the bar's own Harlowe G. will perform at 10p with the synth duo Jean Jacket.
By all means, support them by wearing one. Broken Shaker won't judge.
Price: 2 (out of 4)
Noise: 2 (out of 4)
Parking: Street; paid lot
Scene: Fans of cocktails kicking back in a chill atmosphere just steps from South Beach craziness.
Hot seat: Sipping a housemade punch under a shady tree anytime of day or night.
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Arcane Brilliance: The state of the fire mage {WoW}
Aug 5th 2011 5:45PM I love this column but I have to simply disagree. In the hands of a skilled fire mage and a skilled arcane mage there is a substantially large gap in dps output. Unfortunately, fire's strengths (aoe/mobility) aren't tremendously used within FL. Within the second week of 4.2 my guild cleared Firelands and with the exception of Beth, there were no fights that required heavy aoe (as far as normal mode is concerned, but I have yet to attempt all the bosses in heroic mode--my assumption is the large majority of players will only be attempting normal modes). Moreover most fights in FL normal mode don't require heavy movement, with Ragnaros as the only exception (compared to BoT/BwD/Tot4w). Even then, most mages are quite capable of using their *blink* or strafing a few meters to commence button-mashing.
Yes, fire mages shine on Alysrazor... if they reforged similar to arcane mages. Mastery (fire's worst stat) is the spec to forge into when in flight. So when my guild must down heroic Alys we must halt the raid for me to reforge and get summoned back because the arcane mage in my guild, whose gear was forged to mastery and had a fire offspec could not effectively fly through the rings of fire and dps at the same time.
The state of the fire mage is somewhat of a disappointment. I used to pull top numbers in my guild, and I am proud to say that after heeding the advice of Mr. Belt I was indeed granted the legendary staff. Now I simply hover near the middle or bottom of the charts as the same previously mentioned arcane mage tops the charts upon effectively spamming arcane blast, and looks on me with scorn... *sigh*
Fire needs a buff. And by buff I mean don't nerf arcane to make us "competitive."
Arcane eclipses all dps classes by far. Fire amongst casters is the lowest... unless you count the smiting disc priest.
I like pie. I will eat it.
Arcane Brilliance: How to be legendary {WoW}
Jun 30th 2011 2:36PM The officers of my guild decided to award this staff to me! I feel so honoured but it's created some unnecessary conflict... you should do a post for people who will be getting this staff and what they should do when a mob of angry warlocks attempt to steal it from you.


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This is the perfect lunch bag to help go green this school year. Make one for your student and one for your teacher. It's a fun, quick and easy gift.
1 sheet of Inkjet Printable Cotton Fabric (click here to view online)
2 pieces of cotton fabric (each 11″ x 14″) for bag
2 pieces of lightweight fusible interfacing (each 11″ x 14″)
Piece of plastic canvas, 3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″
1 package (3 yards) of 1/2″ wide, folded bias tape
Thread to match fabric
Contrasting thread for decorative machine stitching or embroidery floss for decorative hand stitching
4 3/4″ x 7″ piece of paper-backed iron-on adhesive
Clear grid ruler
Iron and ironing board
rotary cutter and cutting mat
General Note: Cutting dimensions include 1/4″ seam allowance.
Step 1: Print your favorite school image from The Vintage Workshop onto the inkjet fabric sheet following the manufacturer's instructions. In our sample we used the Teacher image from Teacher Collection I - IE102 Download Collection. Cut out the image leaving about 1/2″ border around the edges then remove the paper backing.
Step 2: Press the excess fabric outside the border of the image (about 1/2″) to the wrong side of the image on all edges. Fuse the image to the paper-backed iron-on adhesive, following the manufacturer's instructions. Set it aside.
Step 3: Fuse the interfacing to the wrong sides of both fabric pieces following the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 4: Remove the paper backing from the back of the image. Position one of the fabric rectangles vertically and center the image on the fabric from side to side, about 4″ down from the upper edge. Fuse it in place following the manufacturer's directions.
Step 5: Stitch around the edges of the image with a decorative machine stitch, such as a buttonhole stitch, or stitch around the image with two strands of embroidery floss and a hand-buttonhole stitch. See figure 1.
Step 6: With right sides together, pin the bag front and back together. Stitch around the side and bottom edges. Press the seams open.
Step 7: With right sides together, pinch one side seam down to meet the bottom seam, lining them up one on top of another. Secure with a pin. Measure in 1 3/4″ from the corner point and draw a line. Stitch on this line. See Figure 2. Trim 1/4″ away from this stitching. Repeat for the other corner. Turn the bag right side out.
Step 8: Fold the bias tape over the upper edge of the bag (turning under the raw edges at the ends) and top-stitch in place being sure to catch the front and back sides of the bias tape.
Step 9: Press a crease at each side of the bag, from the bottom corner up to the top edge of the bag. Add the plastic canvas into the bottom of the bag to help the bag hold its shape and give it support.
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Cauliflower although touted as healthy is not good for everyone.
Kimberly came to me complaining that she felt weak most of the time and often had mood swings. Recently, in fact, she has been having violent outbursts of anger, which were not characteristic of her personality. She had also been experiencing arthritic type symptoms in her hands and some joints and had some light bouts with eczema.
Since Kimberly's complaints were new, I asked her if she had had any major life changes lately. She thought for a while and answered that she had not changed anything in her life at all. In, fact, she said, life was the same as it was every day for the past three years. She would take her 3rd and 5th grader to school, come home and clean and run errands, visit with some friends, perhaps do a craft or read and then meet her husband when he came home in the evening from work. She had family in the area so she often spent time visiting her sisters or mother.
I was not satisfied with Kimberly's answer. As her problem was so new and uncharacteristic of her past health record, I felt there had to be some catalyst that prompted this change. However, we explored other avenues of change in her life and came up with nothing as well. She had not changed her sleeping habits, she had not changed he exercise habits and she had not had any unusual incidents happen to her. When I asked Kimberly about her diet, however, she admitted she had made some changes.
"They are not very significant, though. " she said, "We have just been eating in a healthier way. I should feel better not worse!" I asked Kimberly what she meant by �healthy�. Kimberly told me about a diet that her and her family had been following. The diet was quite famous and advocated using no cooking oils, no salt, no meat and no milk products. The diet, however, was heavy in starches and vegetables. The doctor who had developed the diet related many stories in his book about heart disease patients and obese people he had cured with his diet. By all modern definitions of health his diet also seemed sound. It did not contain any animal fats, it was low in salt and it contained many vegetables. Kimberly's husband, Omar, felt wonderful on the diet and encouraged her to follow it with him. Omar's sister and mother were also following the diet and they had all managed to lower their cholesterol, gain more energy and even eliminate a case of cystitis.
I suspected, however, that Kimberly's body was not as receptive to the diet as the rest of the family. It is impossible to create a diet to fit all people in all areas of the world, and following the same way of eating usually does not work for people unless they were born and raised in the same area of the world for generations. However, even then, each person has unique dietary needs based on their inherited genetic traits, blood type, constitution, allergies and other factors.
Eczema and arthritic like symptoms in a normally healthy person can often come from not enough fat in the diet. Lack of energy can often come from too little protein in a person who needs protein in their diet, and mood swings can be a result of hypoglycemia induced by an inadequate diet or as a result of consuming food one is allergic to.
We explored all these possibilities with Kimberly. Kimberly's blood type was type B. In the book Eat Right 4 Your Type it recommends that people with type B blood eat meat and avoid wheat. It also lists olive oil as beneficial oil to their body type. Kimberly confirmed this by performing an allergy test for wheat and found out she was allergic to wheat. This allergy had most likely contributed to her skin breakouts and mood swings. Since she had started the diet her intake of wheat had gone up. Without any protein to fill her up she found herself eating more bread to fill herself up.
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I recommended that Kimberly continue on the diet but add a little salt and olive oil to each of her dishes along with a little chicken breast, beef, or fish. Yogurt was also a good source of protein for her. I also recommended she add some flax seed oil to her diet to provide more beneficial oils to her body and to eat more brown rice and millet or other grains instead of wheat. Within a week Kimberly had more energy and her mood swings had disappeared. Within three weeks her arthritis and eczema disappeared. Although she was not following the blood type diet exactly, we had used it as a guide to indicate what general food categories she was most likely to benefit from.
I further suggested that she have her husband and mother and sister-in-law all get tested for food allergies and personal nutritional needs so they could modify the diet to be more beneficial in the long-term. Her husband had already started to see the initial results taper off and was not feeling as well on the diet as he had initially. He found out later that he was not eating enough protein and chose to add more beans and lentils to his diet. Kimberly could not serve beans, however, to her older son as he had a blood condition, thalassemia, that was worsened when he consumed beans. His mother discovered that the hot-sauce she used to flavor the bland vegetable dishes was making her irritable. As she already had a hot constitution the heat of the herb was irritating her system. Her daughter discovered she was allergic to carrots and felt much better when she did not eat them. Kimberly's children needed more oil in their diet, as natural oils found in eggs, olive oil and fish are beneficial for brain development.
Note: I recommend that anyone wishing to change their diet or embark on a healthier eating plan to consult with a nutritionist first about their unique dietary needs, their allergies, unique body structure and constitution, and genetic tendencies.
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Aimed squarely at fans of Downton Abbey this is a pitch-perfect, witty and fun romp of life above and below stairs and an elegy to the last days of aristocracy and Empire. Set in 1899 this is the first of a trilogy and did you know that Fay Weldon was a writer on the pilot episode of the original Upstairs Downstairs? We think it shows in the research that has been used to great effect. Read a free Opening Extract…Go on, you know you want to.
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A love story, a happy end, a lively attack, haute-couture dresses and haute-cuisine meals: some quotable characters, some agreeable sex, some very witty lines - what else can you want from a novel? - unless perhaps a soupcon of Weldon perception and brains. Think fin de siecle and it's all here, in HABITS OF THE HOUSE. Isobel, Countess of Dilberne, is obliged to pair off her handsome, wilful son with a rich and pretty heiress from the Chicago stockyard. He's all the new internal combustion machines: she's all art. It's a clash of cultures and principles. Gold mines fail, bankers plot, bad girls flourish, London fog descends, Royalty intervenes, and your heart's in your mouth, hoping for the best for these unlikely lovers in the first in Weldon's Love and Inheritance trilogy.
Fay Weldon is one of Britain's best loved and most respected authors. Novelist, playwright and screenwriter Fay Weldon was born on 22 September 1931. She was brought up in New Zealand and returned to the United Kingdom when she was ten. She read Economics and Psychology at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, and worked briefly for the Foreign Office in London, then as a journalist, before beginning a successful career as an advertising copywriter. She gave up her career in advertising, and began to write full-time. Her first novel, The Fat Woman's Joke, was published in 1967. Fay Weldon is a former member of both the Arts Council literary panel and the film and video panel of Greater London Arts. She was Chair of the Judges for the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1983, and received an honorary doctorate from the University of St Andrews in 1990. She was awarded a CBE in 2001. She lives in Dorset with her husband, the poet Nick Fox.
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Crude oil prices dipped ahead of the latest US inventories data, with Nymex October West Texas Intermediate down 27 cents at $70.66 a barrel. ICE October Brent lost 36 cents at $69.50.
US crude stocks were expected to have fallen 2.4m barrels last week, according to a poll of analysts by Reuters, while petrol inventories were expected to rise 600,000 barrels and distillate stocks (including heating oil) to have increased 1.3m barrels.
Nymex October RBOB unleaded gasoline fell 1.6 cents to $1.7737 a gallon while Nymex October heating oil lost just under 2 cents at $1.7620 a gallon.
Dollar weakness boosted base metals, with copper up 0.6 per cent to $6,315 a tonne and aluminium up 0.8 per cent at $1,882 a tonne.


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Considering the size of the Black and Latino populations living in the states with poor graduation rates for them, bringing about gains at a faster pace is a necessity. It is also very possible. As the maps on pages 12 and 18 illustrate, this is a national issue. Yet, U.S. federal, state and local policymakers' responses to this persistent challenge have bordered on willful neglect. Many of the international leaders in education, from Finland, Singapore, to Ontario, Canada, have been able to pivot in a relatively short time period and make significant gains. Unfortunately, the solutions that too many U.S. leaders promote to address existing opportunity and achievement gaps remain too small in scale and far too disconnected from the substantive challenges many Black and Latino boys face daily.
After decades of data highlighting increasing lost opportunities for Black males, most states and districts have yet to institutionalize state or district-wide policies focused on providing the supports to create an environment for Black and Latino boys to thrive. Advocates must guide states and districts to engage in the real work of offering vital, expanded systemic supports for teachers to teach and students to learn.
Over the past decade, several federal and state policies have been enacted that are primarily centered on efforts to raise standards, improve assessments and evaluate teachers. While each of these issues warrants attention in the landscape of educational policy, they are not effective drivers toward significantly changing the conditions for students who are in need of more student-centered approaches.
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Rather than immediately providing the supports to further engage young Black and Latino men and allow them to truly close the gap, policymakers' efforts have been primarily standards-driven and punitive in nature. Having high standards is very important, but they are not "game-changers." In fact, student pushout data supports the belief that overreliance on testing and standards as the driving basis for reform has created a climate where the opportunity for teachers to exercise their craft, engage and implement student-centered learning methods has been severely minimized. Leading with a standards-based reform agenda leads to policies and practices which make it practically impossible for educators to give students who do not fit "standard student" criteria the attention needed to engage in a meaningful learning process. Rather than reforming these "attention deficient" policies, too many states and districts are taking the easy route and simply labeling those students as "disinterested," "slow," "bad" or as having Attention Deficit Disorder.
Parents want student supports, not just more standards. For a student, or to a parent whose child is academically drowning, simply moving the shoreline further away is not compelling. It is the lifeline supports that help the student reach the shore that matter the most. In the recent 2012 PDK/Gallup national opinion poll of parents, Public Education: A Nation Divided, when asked to identify the main issue that public schools in their community must address, parents overwhelmingly bypassed issues around teachers or safety and responded "the lack of financial supports[4]."
When further asked about policymakers' recent move toward national common core education standards, parents rightfully highlighted that it would make things among the schools more consistent, but nearly 50% of the parents noted that they did not see the common core standards as being able to change the quality of their schools or improve them at all. Like these parents, we believe common core standards are a good tool, but not the vehicle capable of providing the supports needed to significantly narrow high school graduation gaps. More is needed than a standards-based movement. We firmly believe that this polling data makes the case for policymakers to pivot toward a support-based reform agenda. A standards-based reform agenda is focused on raising the bar and assessing who makes the cut. It inherently creates winners and losers, while a support-based reform agenda's primary goal is to provide and strategically align the necessary resources so that each student will have the opportunity to reach the bar.
The Black and Latino male data in this report should clearly convey to advocates and policymakers that the U.S. must change course and answer the educational crisis confronting Black and Latino males by leading with a support-based reform agenda focused on creating the learning environment and condition in which males of color, indeed all children, will have an opportunity to learn and succeed.


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Bruce Rauner says he intends to give businesses reasons to stay in Illinois and reform "corporate welfare." According to the Chicago Sun-Times' Early & Often:
"Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner, a multimillionaire businessman, offered up a series of proposals on Wednesday that he says aim to reform 'corporate welfare.' His plan would include changing incentives offered to businesses to stay in Illinois, taxing the sale of racehorses as well as private jet and yacht inheritances.
The ideas were quickly dismissed by Gov. Pat Quinn's campaign, which accused the Winnetka venture capitalist of putting forth his 'second chicken budget' and stealing Quinn's proposals, dubbing Rauner's the 'Kleptomaniac Budget Pamphlet.'"
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Bart Preneel is full professor at the KU Leuven where he heads the COSIC research group which has 60 members. Preneel was visiting professor at five universities in Europe and was a research fellow at the University of California at Berkeley and a scientific advisor of Philips Research. He has authored more than 400 scientific publications and is the inventor of 4 patents. His main research interests are cryptography, information security and privacy; and he frequently consults on these topics. From 2008-2013 was president of the IACR (International Association for Cryptologic Research). He has been an invited speaker at more than 90 conferences in 40 countries.


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A webinar showcasing MPI's data profiles of unauthorized immigrants in the 94 U.S. counties with the largest such populations, as well as the implications of the data for implementation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) programs.
A webinar showcasing MPI's profiles of unauthorized immigrants in the 94 U.S. counties with the largest populations potentially eligible for DACA or DAPA, and the implications of the data for implementation of the DACA and DAPA programs.
A webinar examining the outreach and initiatives by educational institutions and other community stakeholders seeking to support the education and training success of grantees of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Since its launch in 2012, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has intertwined immigration policy and the education and training fields in an unprecedented way. Based on fieldwork in seven states, this report examines the ways in which local educational institutions, legal service providers, and immigrant youth advocates have responded to the first phase of DACA, as well as the program's effects on students' educational and career aspirations.
A webinar releasing an MPI report that examines the outreach and initiatives by educational institutions and other community stakeholders in seven states—California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Texas—to support the education and training success of grantees of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
A discussion and report release on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, how its educational requirements may be impacting application rates, and recommendations for overcoming the education-success challenges that key subgroups of DACA-DREAM youth face.
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is unprecedented in the scope of its educational requirements. This report provides sociodemographic snapshots of three key DACA groups, explores the challenges to their educational success, and offers recommendations for educators and other stakeholders looking to support the educational attainment of these young unauthorized immigrants.
County- and state-level data examining the populations potentially eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program show an interesting level of ethnic and enrollment diversity that is obscured when examining national-level findings. This commentary examines a few of the findings learned from the new MPI profiles of DACA populations in 36 counties, which are accessible via an online data tool.
A report release and expert discussion on the eligible population and educational requirements of the DACA program and prior DREAM Act policy proposals, along with recommendations for overcoming the education-success challenges that key subgroups of DACA-DREAM youth face.
Estimates of unauthorized immigrant populations that could receive relief from deportation under potential executive action scenarios to expand the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, extend deferred action to other populations, or refine immigration enforcement priorities are discussed during this webinar.
In the absence of legislative movement to reform the U.S. immigration system, the Obama administration is considering executive action to provide relief from deportation to some of the nation's estimated 11.7 million unauthorized immigrants. This issue brief examines a number of scenarios for possible executive action, estimating how many people could benefit.
MPI experts unveil the findings of new research that provides estimates of the numbers of unauthorized immigrants who may benefit from potential approaches to administrative relief.
In France, where integration initiatives are limited to an immigrant's first five years in the country, "mainstreaming" is an intrinsic characteristic of integration policy. This report traces the history and recent developments of immigrant integration in France, and explores how policies aimed at the general population are benefiting immigrant youth.
In contrast to other European countries, the idea of "mainstreaming" immigrant integration policy has not caught on among policymakers in Germany. This report explores the history and recent trends of integration policy in Germany as well as obstacles facing policymakers moving forward.
This webinar covers key findings from MPI's report about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative and eligible populations two years after its implementation, and also introduces MPI's data tool that provides national and state-level estimates of the current and potentially eligible DACA populations, as well as detailed profiles for the U.S. and 25 states.
Fifty-five percent of the 1.2 million unauthorized immigrant youth immediately eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program launched in 2012 had applied as of July 20, 2014. This report provides the most up-to-date estimates available for the size, countries of origin, educational attainment, employment, English proficiency, age, gender, and poverty rates for the DACA population nationally and for key states, and is accompanied by a new data tool with national and state-level data.
A discussion of MPI's estimates on the size of the DACA population nationally and for 25 key states, as well as application rates and analysis of the program's challenges and achievements.
MPI has produced profiles of 15 diaspora communities in the United States, gathering in one place key demographic data and analysis on diasporas from Bangladesh, Colombia, El Salvador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, India, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The profiles examine population size, educational attainment, household income, employment patterns, geographic distribution, and remittance volume.
Despite the lingering effects of five years of brutal budget cuts as a result of the Great Recession, California is arguably doing more than any other state to target English learners in its schools. But will it be enough? In this commentary, the Executive Director of EdSource examines the reforms' potential for success.
This webinar exploring findings from MPI's report, Critical Choices in Post-Recession California: Investing in the Educational and Career Success of Immigrant Youth, which focuses on the implications of California's public education system reforms for the state's 3.3 million first- and second-generation immigrant young adults and their families.


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tprosser3 on 11/23/2014 9:49:00 PM more reviews by tprosser3
Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Oily, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
Doesn't feel like I have any product in at all. Less is more. Very good for volume.
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Katie877 on 10/23/2014 11:49:00 PM more reviews by Katie877
Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
This spray on mousse gives you a pretty decent amount of volume, compared to using nothing when blowdring my hair,--I'd say this product leaves me with 1 to 2 inches of extra volumey thickness (when blowdrying upsidown with a round brush).
I found it doesn't smell the greatest, but the smell isn't that overpowering.
Also it can leave your hair kinda dull and matte looking.
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kenka on 8/12/2014 1:35:00 PM more reviews by kenka
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Terrible product, it made my hair looked as if I were using a ton of hair spray on my roots (just untouchable!!), no good,, next time I will be trying the Rusk Thick
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778899 on 9/23/2013 10:18:00 PM more reviews by 778899
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I'm in love with this product. It gives my fine limp hair nice body. I dont wash my hair everyday and this product last untill I shampoo, sometimes that's 3 days.
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*TOP REVIEWER* faireyfantom on 6/5/2013 4:41:00 PM more reviews by faireyfantom
Age: 36-43 Skin: Sensitive, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue
I tried both versions (Root Pump and Root Pump Plus). This one does not give near the same volume/hold as the Root Pump Plus but it is pretty decent. I haven't experienced a bit of stiffness with this version unless I got super crazy with it. The smell of neither is noteworthy but tolerable. These were on sale at Ulta for $10 recently which is a more appropriate price point than the regular price but I will probably repurchase one or the other.
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*TOP REVIEWER* prplepolkadotz on 12/3/2012 7:19:00 PM more reviews by prplepolkadotz
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Oily, Fair Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
At first I didn't like this product at all.. But i figured out that is because I wasn't using it correctly. I would use a rat tail comb, to seperate my hair, spray this into the root, keep doing this in sections then after i was done i'd move all of my hair back into place and sort of rub it into my scalp i suppose you could say then blow dry upside down with a round brush and va va voom lol I love this stuff.
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*TOP REVIEWER* velvetgirl on 11/7/2012 11:21:00 PM more reviews by velvetgirl
Age: 30-35 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I bought this in a small $3 dollar trial size. So far I'm not impressed.
I don't like the stiffness it gives my hair. I would like volume without hold....if that's even possible. But that is what I would like. Basically I don't want my hair to be crunchy. I guess it did provide some volume. But I was hoping for so much more, it doesn't even have a good scent. If it even has a scent I don't know -- I don't remember, I think it has a strange but light artificial smell to it. Nothing that makes you say "MMm..that smells SOOOO good". It's just nothing special.
I am glad that I got to sample a small size before commiting to the full size can. I'll keep searching. There has to be something better out there.
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*TOP REVIEWER* dcabc on 10/14/2012 11:01:00 PM more reviews by dcabc
Age: 30-35 Skin: Other, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette Eyes: Other
My hair is long and thick and voluminous at the ends and sides, but it tends to get weighed down and flat on top. I use this product to give me some lift at the crown and then I coat the mid-shaft to ends with moroccan oil to smooth everything out before I blow dry. This combo works great! I think the oil counters the drying effect that others have experienced. I've gotten so many compliments on my hair since I started using root pump. It's also buying me more time between getting my layers trimmed, which is what I usually do when the top gets flat, and my hair stays cleaner-looking longer, which is a huge plus.
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shordeecat on 3/30/2012 4:15:00 AM more reviews by shordeecat
Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Medium Eyes: Brown
I originally got this as a gift and I absolutely adore it. I use it after I shower and while my hair is damp. I spray into the roots and just blow dry away.... then WHOA... I have hair that lifts. It also gives my hair more volume. I love the spray bottle and that its not a mousse where I have to wash my hands after use. The packaging of this product is awesome. It's not cheap but you get a lot and it lasts.
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LisMo9 on 2/29/2012 11:52:00 PM more reviews by LisMo9
Age: Unknown Skin: Dry, Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Wavy Eyes: Brown
When I first used this I hated it. Then I read The Small Things blog (you'll recognize her hair tutorials from Pinterest) and there was a video showing how she puts on her volumizing mousse and I realized I was doing it completely wrong. Basically you put this on your roots the same way you would if you were coloring your roots - part your hair everywhere and apply product - and then comb it through the length of your hair.
I take about 15 minutes to blow dry my hair (always upside down while sitting on the floor, bent at the waist like i'm touching my toes, reading a magazine) and when I come up for air my hair is HUGE. This has enough holding power to lock in the work of my straightening iron. My roots feel a bit stiff, like starched I guess, but it LOOKS good and really that is what I'm going after. I can get two days of great hair using this product. Highly recommend!!
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