text: THE SIERRA CLUB BULLETIN: NEWS FOR MEMBERS Righteous Road Trip | By the Numbers | Our Ears Are Burning | Badge of Honor | Go Online | Express Yourself | Grassroots A gal in a hybrid and a guy in an SUV test-drive their clean, green vision By Jennifer Hattam It seemed like a typical all-American road trip: Over 700 miles and five days in February, Sierra Club organizers Darden Rice and Joe Murphy sampled local cuisine (oyster stew, heart of palm salad), sang along with Van Halen on the radio, and played spot-the-SUVs until they ran out of fingers and toes. They even visited a 24-hour psychic. But this journey had a serious purpose: to show their fellow Floridians how to help the environment by changing what they drive. An activist adventure was right in character for the two coworkers, who each learned the importance of citizen action at an early age. (As a teenager, Murphy fought to keep a company from burning hazardous waste near his hometown of Spring Lake, Florida; for Rice, the epiphany was reading Silent Spring in junior high and realizing that "the government doesn't always do the right thing.") What might be surprising was who they collaborated with along the way: county sheriffs, city commissioners, and other officials with the power to purchase fleets of gas/electric hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius that Rice drove from Tampa to Tallahassee. For comparison's sake, Murphy piloted a GMC Yukon sport-utility vehicle alongside her. "Hybrid fleets are win-win: They save taxpayer money and reduce carbon dioxide emissions," says Rice. "Officials like the idea because it allows them to be a champion for something positive." Miami's board of county commissioners has already ordered a feasibility report on switching the entire Miami-Dade fleet to hybrid power. And sheriff's departments in Alachua and Martin Counties have put hybrids on the beat. "It was exciting to see ten Prius hybrids with the Alachua County logo on the side, all lined up in a row," Murphy says. When public officials from other counties test-drove Rice's car, most liked what they saw. "Honestly, people were surprised to see you didn't have to plug the Prius in," Murphy says. "Someone actually asked if you could drive it in the rain. People are just starting to see that it can do anything a regular vehicle can." Although he was driving a 6,000-pound behemoth big enough to hold the starting lineup of a baseball team, Murphy didn't mind playing the bad guy: "This isn't about people who drive SUVs," he says. "It's about the manufacturers who make them so gas-guzzling and polluting." Over a 124,000-mile lifetime, a Yukon is expected to spew 85.6 tons of globe-warming carbon dioxide, three times as much as a Prius. Low-lying Florida, with its 1,197 miles of coastline, will feel the impacts of climate change acutely: rising sea levels threaten to inundate the Everglades, while higher temperatures could hurt the state's famed citrus crop and irreparably damage its fragile coral reefs. If ChevronTexaco has its way, Florida will also fuel the cars that are raising its temperatures. The company has proposed drilling off Florida's Gulf coast, a move the Sierra Club and other groups are fighting-and the hybrid alternative is a cornerstone of their opposition. "Hybrids tap into the American can-do attitude," Rice says. "People like the idea that we have the innovation and the technology to make automobiles that could lead the way to energy independence." To read Rice and Murphy's trip journals and learn more about hybrid cars and global warming, check out the "Drive Clean Only" campaign. By the Numbers Our Ears Are Burning "The president thinks that access should be across the board, and that's why the Sierra Club . . . met repeatedly with the energy task force." "There are also a dozen recommendations in [the Bush energy policy] that the Sierra Club also supports. Does that mean that the Sierra Club put our plan together? No. It's right out there for everybody to see." In fact, Sierra Club representatives never met with the energy task force while it was crafting its industry-friendly plan. (We did meet twice with Bush administration officials from the group-after the plan was released.) Vice President Cheney and his staff met six times with Enron officials, including then CEO Kenneth Lay, while the plan was being drafted. To learn more about the Bush-Cheney energy plan (including a point-by-point rebuttal of the administration's claims of Sierra Club support), visit www.sierraclub.org/energy/bush_plan. Badge of Honor Husband's award will come in the form of a snowflake-shaped badge, symbolizing her unique contribution to her country. As conservation chair of the Sierra Club of British Columbia, she has led successful efforts to establish Canada's first grizzly bear sanctuary and to protect Gwaii Haanas/South Moresby National Park Reserve, part of a remote wilderness archipelago off the northwest coast. Husband says the award will lend credibility to her continuing work to preserve the Great Bear Rainforest, fight the deregulation of the mining and forestry industries, and protect the marine environment. "This is the first time the Order has been given to a frontline volunteer activist, someone who's very critical of government and industry in this country," Husband says. "It's recognition that we environmentalists are playing a very important role in Canada. We're not on the fringes anymore." Join Go Online Express YourselfTo make your voice count on environmental issues, write or call your elected officials at: U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Capitol Switchboard Contact President Bush at: HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club |


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The District of Columbia Government's Department of Human Resources (DCHR) is once again proud to announce its District Leadership Program (DLP). The DLP is an internship program designed to provide tomorrow's leaders with the knowledge, tools, skills, and experiences that can be readily applied to their future challenges and pursuits, whether personal or professional. The DLP internship has two cycles: Summer 12 weeks (June - August) and Year Round (October - May).
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We're nearing the final stages of designing our new house (almost to the blueprints stage!) and I've spent the last couple months reflecting on this house, thinking about what we've messed up, what we love, and what we would change. I have a couple of posts coming up relating to all that, and today is the first. My list is actually much, MUCH … [Read more...]
We bought land!
Back in October I wrote a post about how we have been land hunting. Our current house was never intended to be our forever home, it was always a place we planned to live in for five or six years, fix up (and make all our DIY mistakes on, if that's possible), sell, and move on. We've owned this house for almost seven years now, and we are ready for … [Read more...]
Adam's Accident + 36 Week Pregnancy Update
Have you ever heard the saying "If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans"? Well I had plans. I have about a month left till this baby is due and I've been trying to finish up the guest room, boy's room, and baby prep in the next month so that I can relax with my newborn and not have a big to-do list. I had two posts a week (a lot for … [Read more...]
Mexico, 23 week pregnancy update, and help with baby names
It's been a little quiet around here lately, but for good reason...Adam and I got back from a vacation earlier this week! We went to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico for five days, and it was amazing. This summer when Adam graduated from the police academy and we celebrated out 10th anniversary, he told me he wanted to go on a vacation. I was … [Read more...]
Life Lately
A couple of years ago I wrote monthly "Ramblings" posts where I talked about things not related to DIY. I would just write about what happened that month...mostly it ended up revolving around my kids. You know, the kind of post readers either really look forward to or dreaded and skip over. Anyway, the last ramblings post I wrote was in October, … [Read more...]
October Ramblings
Well, October finally happened...we've been waiting and planning for October for a while. So what is this big event? Adam quit his job. His completely steady, stress free, well-paying job. And at the moment, he doesn't have another one lined up. Here's the story (the longish version). Adam is an adventure guy. His favorite pastimes include … [Read more...]
Summer Ramblings
I completely failed to write a single ramblings post this summer, so I'm just going to catch up in one big summer overview post. And for the purposes of this blog post, September is totally still summer. June There are five kids in Adams family and his sister, Meredith, is the youngest and only girl. This year she graduated high school and was … [Read more...]
May Ramblings
I think these rambling posts get later and later each month. We spent the last week at the beach with a bunch of family and before we left I thought "what a great time to catch up on blog stuff!" Then we got there and guess what...I barely even cracked open my laptop. It was glorious. Also, I just happened to notice that I started my ramblings … [Read more...]
April Ramblings
May has been a bit intense so far and I haven't really touched my computer. You know that feeling when you are so crazy tired that you are basically a worthless lump of human flesh? Then you crawl into bed and it is the best thing EVER? Like comfy bed heaven on earth, even if your sheets haven't been washed recently and your bed isn't even close to … [Read more...]
March Ramblings
Alright, March ramblings time! Get ready for a whole lot of talking about...my kids. I never really intended for these ramblings to be 90% about my kids, but then again I spend every waking second with them so I shouldn't be surprised. So for anyone who is interested, here we go.... Elijah turned three this earlier this month. Three! He is hilar … [Read more...]
February Ramblings
My boys have been busy little dudes. They are growing up so fast...Elijah is full on talking and says the funniest stuff, and Levi is just starting to talk a bit. I should really keep a notebook of the stuff Elijah says, because I am going to want to remember it. I post them on my personal facebook page every now and then, so here are a few of t … [Read more...]
December & January Ramblings
Alright y'all, prepare yourselves for a whole lot of rambling. About halfway through this month I realized that I completely forgot to post my December ramblings. December was a crazy month and it just slipped my mind, so now I get to do two months worth of rambling in one monster post. Lets start with good 'ol December. December was both a gr … [Read more...]
November Ramblings
This month I did something a little different for my ramblings post. Usually I sit down a few days before the end of the month and try to recall everything we did (and have a hard time), this month I jotted down a reminder note for myself whenever something bloggable happened. So as you might expect, this post was much easier to write...and it's pr … [Read more...]
October Ramblings
Ah, November...time is flying. October felt kinda crazy and totally rushed, I feel really behind actually. I have like seven finished projects that are just waiting to be blogged about but I just can't seem to find the time to sit down and finish a post. My house is a mess and my to-do list just keeps getting longer.... I need time to stop for a fe … [Read more...]
You Asked…
You asked, we answered! Here is the video Adam and I made last night answering all the questions ya'll asked a few weeks ago. It's not quite as through as I would have liked, but evidently YouTube will only let you upload videos that are 10 minutes or less. I didn't want to make two videos, so I had to cut it down and this is what we ended up wit … [Read more...]
September Ramblings
September ramblings on October 1st...I knew one of these months I'd miss my deadline! (I'm actually surprised that it took me so long.) I feel like these monthly posts make my months feel shorter.... seriously, I just wrote one of these...how has it been a month already? So, let's get to rambling... Levi is eleven months now and the countdown is … [Read more...]
August Ramblings
If I could sum up this month with one word, it would be "water". Not because it rained or anything (let's not get crazy) but because our month was filled with two things...swimming and crying. Mostly crying. I'm not sure why the tears were so out of hand this month...maybe it's teething, boredom, frustration (they want to do things themselves, but … [Read more...]
July Ramblings
I'm just going to jump right in and start rambling about the thing I ramble about best...my boys. Hey, people talk about what they spend their time doing...and I do projects and parenting. So this month Elijah's vocabulary has expanded a ton. It's long overdue as he is a bit behind speech wise and I think taking away the pacifier last month really … [Read more...]
June Ramblings
Another month has come and gone. June was a busy month for us...we went on a beach vacation, I worked VBS at our church, we built a garage, celebrated our eight year wedding anniversary, spent about a week being sick, and found out that we are going to have a little niece! This month I knew that I would be making my monthly video, so I had the ca … [Read more...]
May Ramblings
I've decided to start posting a monthly "ramblings" post, where I talk about all things that are NOT projects related. My kids, products I love, books I'm reading, vacations I will never get to go on, and budgeting stuff are all likely topics. A lot of times I have something I want to blog about, but it doesn't fit into a project post and isn't wo … [Read more...]


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Here you can find helpful information regarding the Graves faceting machines, FAQ's, and other faceting related topics as will be posted from time to time.
Faceting FAQ Section: We are building a FAQ based on questions submitted to our sales and tech people. It is a work in progress and we hope it helps! How do I replace the speed control on the Mark IV faceting machine and can I do it myself? The
part number is 19-087, speed control. If you look
under the machine (unplug first!) you will see a round
circuit board attached to the cabinet. That is the
speed control. Replacing one is a matter of removing
the control knob on the front of the cabinet, it just
pulls off. Next remove the nut that is behind the
know, a 7/16" socket works best. If you are not comfortable with doing the work yourself simply
send the machine to us and we will do it for you. The machine would be in our
shop for no more than 1-2 days and returned to you. You pay the shipping. I have somehow managed to lose the tiny set screw in the dop spindle for my Mark IV faceter. The screws are a 6-32 x 1/8" flat point set screw. You
can also order them at our website: I have two solid copper laps that came with a Graves faceting machine over 30 years old. I used the laps up to about 3 years ago. The laps have begun to get splinter metal flakes on them. Do you know of a way to salvage the laps? We used to be able to re-face the copper laps years ago. We no longer do so. If you really want to restore them, the best bet is to contact a machine shop and see if they will turn them for you. I have an Ultra Tec Faceting Machine Model V2. Which one of your products would I purchase to replace the nut which holds the lap down to the platen? What is the difference between the Quickie Nut and the Lap Nut? The lap nut will work on any machine with
1/2-20 right hand thread. It will work on your machine as it has the same
threads as the quickie nut and lap
nut. The quickie nut simply slides onto your spindle, then with a quick
turn (get it!?) you can quickly (I can't help myself!) tighten the lap down. Boy is this a tough question! Generally
we estimate that laps for hobby use will last 2-4
years. Depends on MANY, MANY
things though! The biggest issue we get from customers is
when their coarse lap or wheel just doesn't cut like it used to. It is an
abrasive and abrasives by their very nature wear away as they work. We recommend
that you acquire the coarsest lap you can afford to do the rough work. Our
Topcutter line is excellent for this and priced far
below a standard faceting lap. The left hand location of the mast is not a factor in
its use. The machine's controls are designed such that I recently bought a used Graves transfer fixture. I have the model with a centering device. Can you tell me how to use it? The center post of the 3 post transfer fixture allows you to align the offset shapes more accurately. Offset shapes being marquise, tourmaline cuts, and high ratio ovals. Simply use the 3rd post as a touch gauge and rotate the dop the make sure your stone is centered. You will use it mainly when transfering to a VEE dop. I have a blue Mark IV faceting machine with serial # ****. Which drive belt do I need? You need Item No. 19-201. The best rule of thumb is if your Mark IV has a blue housing it was manufactured before 1979, thus requiring the longer/thicker belt. Machines with a white housing all use Item No. 19-202. These may be ordered on our Spare Parts page. Can the Graves faceting machine cut diamonds? Diamond cutting is a whole other world in the field of gemcutting. We have known people who have modified the Graves faceting machines to cut diamonds but we do not recommend or support such endeavors. The
faceting lap is supposed to be flat and parallel to a tolerance of +/- .001".
There is no such thing as an absolutely flat faceting lap. To get the best
performance, make sure your master machine plate is absolutely clean, the bottom
of the facet lap is clean and free of nicks and scratches, as well as checking
for any nicks or scratches on the machine disc. Graves does not use a permanent key in their dops. The reasoning being that a keyed dop limits how you orient the stone for the best cutting. The flat and cone dops have a 1/16" hole on the centerline for folks who may want to remove the stone before completion then go back to the same spot. To do this, use the brass pin that came with the machine. Insert it into the dop's hole then into the spindle notch. The Graves Deluxe Transfer Fixture enables you to use this feature to transfer from one dop to another. You would start cutting using the above procedure. When transferring, you would insert the brass pin into both dops (an extra is supplied with the fixture). The fixture has a flat machined into it that is centered so that with the pin resting on this flat, your transfer will be oriented to the dop's pinhole. The transferring method described in the manual is by far the most accurate way to transfer a stone. More accurate than any keyed system. Even with a permanent key system you have to tweak the cheater to get the alignment perfect after the transfer. How do I clean my spool polisher to ensure it hasn't been contaminated? Sand it with some fine sandpaper while it is running,
then wipe it down with some denatured alcohol. Should
as good as new. Polishing a cab in the setting ... When polishing any stone that has
become abraded it is necessary to remove all the old remaining polish from the
entire stone. Otherwise, the surface will always show a difference in polish
usually indicated by a line between the two. Having said that, tourmaline will
polish very well with diamond at the 50k level or Linde A on a soft leather
wheel. Chrome Oxide on soft leather will also give a good polish but is messy
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Americana is an amalgam of roots music formed by the confluence of the shared and varied traditions that make up the American musical ethos; specifically those sounds that are merged from folk, country, blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll and other external influences.[1] Americana, as defined by the Americana Music Association (AMA), is "contemporary music that incorporates elements of various American roots music styles, including country, roots-rock, folk, bluegrass, R&B and blues, resulting in a distinctive roots-oriented sound that lives in a world apart from the pure forms of the genres upon which it may draw. While acoustic instruments are often present and vital, Americana also often uses a full electric band."[2]
Americana as a radio format developed during the 1990s as a reaction to the highly polished sound that defined the mainstream music of that decade (similar pressures also led to the formation of the classic country format at around the same time). Because of listener interest in the artists who do not fit as comfortably in the country or rock genres, a radio format called "Americana" was developed by the AMA and reported by R&R (Radio & Records, a radio trade publication). Born out of Triple A, non-commercial, country and other formats, the Americana format is the sum of the parts that have showcased Americana music since its inception.
The AMA grew out of the format as an effort to bring all Americana music supporters, performers, and professionals together to expand the visibility and viability of the music. The radio format, including the term "Americana," began in early 1995 through the efforts of Rob Bleetstein of San Francisco, and Jon Grimson of Nashville. Bleetstein became the first Americana chart editor as Gavin magazine (a former radio trade publication) created the first Americana radio chart, which was published on January 20, 1995. This came about when KFAT radio in Gilroy, California went off the air, and Bleetstein went to the Gavin Report, asserting that they were missing a category of music. He described the KFAT format, which had the widest playlist of any station in the country, and most of whose artists whose music would come to be known as Americana. Bleetstein worked closely with KFAN "Texas Rebel Radio" in Texas and KPIG, KFAT's descendant, in California in developing the Americana format. Both stations had been on the air with their own versions of an independent format for several years and had been instrumental in the development of the AAA format as well. The publisher agreed and gave Bleetstein the job of creating and running the chart. Grimson coined the term Americana and became the first Americana radio promoter after having promoted the music previously at Warner Brothers Records Nashville, and promoting those releases that WB worked to radio formats outside the mainstream country stations. The AMA was later established to expand the musical format outside of strictly radio, but still including the radio aspect as well.
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Comfort Inn & Suites Overland Park - Kansas City South
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In the heart of the Overland Park corporate corridor, the hotel is centrally located to all major Kansas City area attractions. The hotel is easily accessible from I-435, minutes away from the Overland Park Convention Center, area shopping, shopping and entertainment. A free breakfast includes: Belgian waffles, hard boiled eggs, biscuits and gravy, assorted cereals, pastries, juices, breads, fruit, tea and Royal Cup coffee. All rooms include microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, hairdryer, ironboard and Free wireless high speed internet. The hotel also features a seasonal outdoor pool, business center, fitness room and plenty of meeting room space. Suites and whirlpool suites are available. Non-smoking hotel. Check-in age limit: 21. Effective 11/26/14 no pets are allowed.
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Departing board member queries NBA's future
THE National Beef Association (NBA) could cease to exist if it does not turn things round in the next 12 months, according to a board member who recently resigned.
Bob Schofield stepped down last week as an NBA board member and trustee, as well as chairman of the northern region.
The York farmer, who runs a suckler herd and finishing unit, said he had become disillusioned with the management of the organisation and felt he could no longer remain involved.
NBA chairman Hamish McBean hit back at the claims and said Mr Schofield had been 'making it very difficult for us to go forward' as an organisation.
Mr Schofield said: "I am concerned about the way in which the NBA is being run and has been for the last year or so. I'm afraid if it carries on the way it is there won't be much left of the NBA in a year."
The last 12 months have been tumultuous for the NBA and have seen the departure of former director Kim-Marie Haywood last October, the resignation of assistant director Joanne Pugh this summer and several changes to the board.
A board member since June 2011, Mr Schofield said the en mass resignation of the board last year was a 'shambles' which should have led to a complete reorganisation of NBA's principles – an opportunity he claims was missed.
And he queried whether the proposed merger with the Scottish Beef Cattle Association (SBCA) to enable the creation of the Scottish Beef Association would ever happen.
He added: "The NBA has a set of articles which state Scotland is classed as one of its regions. If we agree to setting up the SBA we will be expelling our members, but no-one seems to understand that."
But Mr McBean said the Scottish merger was still on track.
He said: "His [Mr Schofield] region was looking to replace him. He had great difficulty doing anything with him in place.
"We have to go forward as an organisation and I am confident I have support from the rest of the board."
The NBA is currently in the process of recruiting a new director and is being led by interim head Alison McKnight.
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BRILLIANT! Illinois Little League Raffles Off AR-15 To Raise Money [Updated]
Something tells me that the Little League will make a fortune with this raffle…
(Todd Starnes) –A youth baseball league in central Illinois is in desperate need of cash – so they've decided to auction off an AR-15 assault rifle.
The Atwood-Hammond baseball league said they only raised $10 with last year's raffle. So a local gun shop provided the league with a Rock River Arms Tactical Operator Two .
"My phone has been ringing off the hook,†said Charidy Bucher, co-owner of the Atwood Armory shop. "The response has been tremendous.â€
Bucher said her phone has been ringing since 4:30 a.m.
"People from out of state have been calling,†she said.
She said the winner of the rifle will also receive 260 rounds of ammunition.
"Ammo is just as hard to get as the firearms these days, unfortunately,†she said. [..]
(WANDTV) –….Atwood Armory co-owner Charidy Butcher said the winner must go through the same process as anyone buying a gun.
"[They] will have to go through a background check just like they were purchasing the firearm from us," she said.
That includes filling out necessary paperwork and obtaining copies of a FOID card and drivers license. [...]
Update via Atwood Armory's Facebook page:
Here is the way to get your tickets!
Tickets are just 20 each for the fundraisers and can be purchased at ATWOOD ARMORY or by mailing a check to ATWOOD ARMORY located at 65 E CR 1175 N, Atwood, IL 61913. Once I receive your check, I will mail you your ticket stubs. Be sure to include a note with your name, address, and phone number. If you live out of state, I will gladly ship the firearm to an FFL dealer in your area if you win.


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Breeding & Growth
Equine Breeders News - September 2007
A newsletter featuring a selection articles and information relating to the latest research in Thoroughbred nutrition. This issue includes articles on how diet can influence fertility and youngstock health.
Equine Breeders News - April 2006
A newsletter featuring a selection articles and information relating to the latest research in Thoroughbred nutrition.
Equine Breeders Support
Information and flow charts showing the product selection for the feeding of Thoroughbred breeding stock.
Estimation of growth rates in the UK
by Jones L, and Hollands T
New scientific research supported by Dodson & Horrell helps UK breeders optimise the growth and development of their youngstock, whilst helping to reduce the risk of developmental problems.
Seasonal analysis of the mineral content of pasture used for grazing Thoroughbred breeding stock in the UK
Minerals are an essential component of correct nutrition, particularly in the young growing horse. Spring-summer pasture contributes 60-100% (depending on breeding status) of the daily dry matter intake of thoroughbred breeding stock. Despite this fact the mineral content of UK pasture used specifically for thoroughbred breeding stock is unknown.


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If you like the Hunger Games Trilogy…
The Giver by Lois Lowry The story centers on twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal world. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver does he begin to understand the dark secrets behind this fragile community. Sequels include Gathering Blue and The Messenger. The Maze Runner by James Dashner Thomas wakes up surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade – a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls. Every 30 days a new boy arrives, until Theresa. Then things start to change. The trilogy includes The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure.
Divergent by Veronica Roth Society is divided into five factions and Beatrice must decide to which she will devote the rest of her life. A highly competitive initiation follows, along with a tale of endurance, love, and secrets kept. The sequel is Insurgent.
Matched by Ally Condie On Cassia's seventeenth birthday, she meets her Match. Her society dictates that he is her perfect partner for life, except he's not. Cassia loves another and when she decides to make choices for herself, her world begins to unravel. Sequel includes Crossed.
Delirium by Lauren Oliver Lena is looking forward to the day she turns 18 and will be cured of deliria, a.k.a. love. She believes her government knows how to protect its people and should do so at any cost. Then she meets Alex, and romance blossoms. Lena is no longer so sure of the procedure or her government. Sequel is Pandemonium.
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld At the age of sixteen, teens undergo an operation to make them conform to the standard of beauty. They are then known as "Pretties," and are free to party. The younger "Uglies" look on in envy. Tally Youngblood's best friend has run away to a rebel society that doesn't believe in this, and Tally is forced to decide between her yearning to be Pretty and her possible betrayal of her friend. Sequels include Pretties, Specials, and Extras.
Enclave by Ann Aquirre Deuce is training to be a Huntress. She will brave the dangerous tunnels outside the enclave in order to gather meat for her society, while evading monsters known as Freaks. She is partnered with Fade, who tells her of another life, while the balance for survival shifts and the Freaks become stronger.
Legend by Marie Lu June is being groomed for success in one of the highest military circles in the Republic. Day is the country's most wanted criminal. When the two cross paths over the death of June's brother, because Day is blamed, a dangerous cat and mouse game ensues.
Birthmarked by Caragh M. O'Brien Sixteen year old midwife Gaia Stone lives outside the wall. It is her duty, along with her mother, to bring a small quota of babies to the Enclave. Then her parents are arrested and Gaia must enter the Enclave to rescue them. Trilogy includes Prized.
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The Road by Cormac McCarthy A father and a son walk alone towards the coast, even though they do not know what awaits them there. America is burned. They have only a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless bands that stalk them for their food. It's a tale of love and survival.
The Stand by Stephen King A man escapes a biological testing facility infected with a mutated strain of the flu that wipes out 99% of the population within weeks. The survivors who remain are scared and in need of a leader. Communities form, led by people both good and evil.
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Offred is a Handmaid, serving in the household of a Commander and his wife. Her job is to become pregnant by the Commander. If she does not succeed, she will be exiled. Other people control her every move, and she risks her life if she breaks the rules.
The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin The future world is violent and full of natural catastrophes. George Orr wakes up and finds that his dreams can alter reality so he seeks the help of a psychiatrist. Dr. Haber begins to manipulate George's dreams for his own purposes.


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VEP at UTC Specifics
VEP Phase I: Concept Development & Self Study
May 25-June 26, 2015
During this initial five week period, selected delegates will participate in a self-study
curriculum developed by UTC College of Business. This will include reading materials
and an online assessment module moderated by our entrepreneurship faculty. This phase
will enable delegates to work on the further development of their business concepts
and prepare for the on-campus boot camp experience in July 2015. Those with existing
businesses will work on understanding and shaping relevant business issues.
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July 25-August 1, 2015
Like a military boot camp, this eight-day residency at the UTC Campus in Chattanooga, TN
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August 2015-May 2016
Delegates are provided with 10 months of ongoing mentorship from entrepreneurship experts
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VEP will enable delegates to get specific feedback regarding their ventures, provides
access to professionals who can answer specific technical questions and offers extended
hands-on support.
Topics To Be Addressed Include:
How do I identify an opportunity and how do I know if my business concept is a good idea?
How should I finance my venture and what are traditional lenders looking for?
How do I determine price?
If I am turned down for a loan, what other options do I have?
What is guerrilla marketing? How can I market my business effectively on a small budget?
How do I make sense of the numbers and what do they really mean?
What is the Power of Brands and how do I build mine?
How do I design an operating model?
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Ft. Bliss program helps soldiers transition after deployment
POSTED: Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 4:51pm
UPDATED: Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 8:16pm
EL PASO — Fort Bliss is celebrating the success of a program on post that helps soldiers transition home from deployment.
A new federal law requires Army National Guard and Army Reserve soldiers to attend the Veteran's Opportunity to Work/Transition Assistance Program, VOW/TAP. It is a five day transition program that is part of the 14-day demobilization process.
Soldiers receive information about continuing education, Veteran's Affairs and also receive training on how to build a strong resume.
Since the training started at Fort Bliss, 294 soldiers have received the training and 246 are employed.


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I have been wondering for the last few weeks how President Obama could hurt 2nd Amendment Rights if he were to win reelection and not have a Congressional majority to go along with his plans. I recall the President being quoted recently while speaking to some anti-gun group and telling them he had some things working "under the table" (I assume he meant some anti-gun restrictions that he has wanted for some time).
Well in this months edition of "America's 1st Freedom" Dave Kopel lays out a scenario about how this could take place. I think every gun owner should read this and be aware of what really could happen in the event Obams pulls out a win and is willing to go for broke in his next term with his historical anti-gun position:
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Lets discuss our thoughts after our finishing Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This will be here after you finish. Dont come in if you havent read the book, cuz it;ll probally spoil everything.
Dude, she totally is. She reminds me of my first love (just with the hair, actually...she was always changing it...*sigh*)
Do you think Fudge is holding the grudge against Harry becuase of Voldemort? WEll at least Im glad they sent one of the insider from the Headquarters to observe and keep an close eye out for the clues. They;ll eventually find out Voldemort came back in style. Just as long she doesnt get killed first.
to say that I think that Umbridge is EVIL!!!!!! she's a sadistic bastard capable of nothing more than torturing people....
ok i feel better now...;)
i felt the ending was a bit contrived though.. (ie: the very ending about the prophecy etc)
Princess Adrian.
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It wasn't like anyone hadn't already figured out that there will eventually be a final battle between Voldemort and Harry. God, what a let down.
Harry has turned into a snappy bastard, and I was getting tired of his "oh, poor me" tantrums pretty quickly. Hermione continues to be amazingly brilliant, and I think all the decisions should go to her. And I love the new Ginny. She kicks serious ass. I'm so glad she's stopped being a simpering fool like in the second book. Overall, it was a pretty good book.
Oh, I have a new pet Harry Potter theory. I think Dumbledore is Harry's grandfather and that Neville is his nephew (remember "Uncle Albie" giving him the plant). Hmmm....
agree on your character run down, and that theres some connection between Dumbldore and the two boys. Im thiking they're cousins.
The whole uncontrollable rage thing was way too sudden and strong to be believable, methinks. It's a good Ron and Hermione didn't try to provide any physical comfort for Harry; he probably would have kicked Ron in the groin and set Hermione's hair on fire.
But all of the jokeshop stuff of Fred and George's was quite cool.
If Harry couldn't figure out for himself that eventually either he or Voldemort would be killed, he's a freaking idiot. An uncontrollable, rage-filled, freaking idiot.
It was wierd that Harry became so angry and spiteful. He seriously had an attitude problem. Some I guess could be from Umbridge, the Dursleys and Snape. They weren't helping the matter. Don't get me wrong, I agree that he had some serious issues, but its also that the rage could have been a mixture of all the things wrong in his life.
I was thinking something like that to. That Dumbledore is somehow related to Harry and/or Neville. But if Harry and Neville are cousins than why didn't anyone tell them? Why weren't they notified that Dumbledore was their uncle or whatever? hmmmm.....
I was overly pleased with the book. Though there were some things i really didnt like as previously stated, Umbridge and Harrys fits. I was happy to see Ron became a Prefect. I think he really deserved it. I want to know what was going through Dumbledores head to make Malfoy a Prefect? He really didnt deserve it. And about that thing with Snapes worst memory, after Harry saw it, why didn't Snape use a memory charm or something if he didn't want Harry to know about it? Wouldn't that make more sense instead of denying Harry the Occumancy lessons? I think Harrys life is more important than a bad memory. Why did it have to be Snape to teach Harry Occumancy? (am i spelling that right?) There were plewnty of other teachers that could have, weren't there? Or did I totally miss something?
Ok enough ranting for now....toottles!
For the occumancy (dont know how to spell that either) part , well it had to be someone in the order because the whole concept of it is reading peoples minds. Like if umbridge taught harry that she could find out anything she wanted about sirius and the order. So the four people in the order at school were... dumbledore,hagrid, mcgonnagal and snape. It already explained why dumbledore couldnt and hagrid cant do much magic. And Snape is more fun then mcgonagal :)
I found it was a bit long and drawn out, but still good.
i was rather disapointed by the book and expected more. It didnt seem to have the usual twists at the end. The previous books, i was totaly amazed at what happened and I would never have guessed the outcome. This book was pretty straight forward though. It was still a good book, I just wanted more. The book is very long but it doesnt seem like much happens in it. I was enthralled at the beginning but disapointed at the end.
But what the book was definitly missing was a sex scene with herminone and tonks.
Well yea, I got to admit this book was disapointing as well. It started boring and picks up every once in a while. The only good thing about it is it has more informations than Harry or us needed to know before the next book. To bad someobody had to die and cause more greif.
rather disapointed. I figure it could have been condensed for the better about a third, so therefor it only really has to be four hundred or so pages long.
Definitely was missing a Tonks and Hermione scene.
Tonks could of course transform into a younger girl for that scene :)
Might I vote for Hermione/Ginny instead?
Being a transgendered person who embarks upon transition is a jump off a cliff; you have no idea who you will be when you are done. All you know is that you can't stay where you are. ~ Patrick Califia
Picking up, so that it;ll be on the list
egads i looked everywhere for it.
was she making harry be all ragey to compare him to sirius? or to voldemort?
i'm starting to like snape. reckon he dies in the next one?
and she seems to have killed all suspicions that someone else is harry's father by making everyone say how much he looks like his dad.
oh well. think it'll be five years before the next one is done?
Dreaming of the Blue Hawaiian Diner...
It took me forever to read the book because it was so long and not too interesting. I was also rather put off by the way Harry was acting towards everyone. Granted I can understand why he was mad, I would be to if no one was telling me anything and if I was stuck with people like the Dursleys knowing that I was related to them. But still, he was angry far too often.
I was also pissed at the death of Sirius. He was one of my favorite characters! I was very sad for him, being locked up for so long with such a snotty house elf as Kreacher. Although I suppose Kreacher didn't exactly know any better and was trying to be loyal and respectful somehow.
Tonks was very cool. I would love to be able to change my appearance as easily as she could. And I do agree that some relationship has to start somewhere! That would make it less boring.
Hermione is still brilliant, Ginny is far better when she is outgoing, Ron has developed more with his spot on the Quidditch team and being a Prefect, and McGonagall is far cooler when she is sticking up for the students and the school and breaking rules herself, I loved the large amounts of sarcasm.
On one last note: UMBRIDGE IS A BITCH! My god! I read the part about the quill writing in his blood and etching into his hand and was shocked. I mean, little, or rather younger, kids read these books! This book seemed more grown up than the past four. The ideas are becoming more complex and the emotions as well. It seems kinda odd...And there has to be a link between Dumbledore and Harry! There has to be!!!!!
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Yastrzemski is not as scientific a batter as Williams. Ted never swung at a pitch he considered out of the strike zone, and he received a great many walks, but Yaz is so eager to hit the ball that he often goes after bad pitches. He acts as though he would rather be hanged from the left-field wall in Fenway Park than take a pitch that might be called a strike.
In the same article, Boston GM Pinky Higgins unwittingly made the case for why Yaz should be in left field on this team rather than Williams:
"You ought to see Yastrzemski play that field. Ted played the wall pretty good, you know, but Yastrzemski plays it perfectly. He takes balls off that wall like — well, I don't believe there's a ball hit off that wall that he doesn't hold it to a single. And he cuts off runs. They don't score from second when he takes a base hit off the wall. That's why he's there. He's more valuable in left than in center.


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Director - Rehabilitation Sciences and Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Ottawa
Date posted:
The University of Ottawa, Faculty of Health Sciences, invites applications and nominations for the position of Director, School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Associate Dean of the Faculty, at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
The Faculty of Health Sciences includes the Schools of Rehabilitation Sciences, of Nursing, of Human Kinetics, the School of Interdisciplinary Health as well as a program in Human Nutrition. The School of Rehabilitation Sciences includes the programs of Audiology/Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. Programs within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences are offered in the French language only but other Faculty programs are offered in both the French and English languages. The Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to optimizing inter-professional opportunities such that professors may be asked to contribute to teaching across all programs of the Faculty.
The Director is responsible to the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, for the supervision and administration of the academic programs, budget and activities of the School. More specifically, in consultation with the Dean, the School Director defines the strategic plan in support of excellence in research and academic program content and delivery with the view to optimize academic talent and innovative thinking. As academic administrator, the School Director is expected to act in tandem with the Faculty Dean and other senior administration of the University in the management of human, financial and physical resources in support of the academic activities of the unit. The School Director is expected to show leadership in scholarly pursuits by maintaining teaching and/or research activity, and where applicable engaging in the practice of his/her profession, at a level sufficient to remain active in the discipline.
Candidates should have demonstrated leadership ability, administrative experience, a strong academic background and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Candidates are required to have a doctorate in one of the rehabilitation disciplines or in a related field, an active research dossier and to show an understanding and appreciation for the professional preparation related to rehabilitative sciences. It is essential that the candidates have an active knowledge of French and English.
The appointment will take place on July 1st, 2014 (or according to the availability of the candidate).
The letter of nomination or application, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees should be submitted by January 31st, 2014, to:
Hélène Perrault, PhD
Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Ottawa
451 Smyth Road, Room 3028
Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5
Fax: (613) 562-5437
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Equity is a University of Ottawa policy; women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


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Calories | 143 |
Total Fat | 4g |
Saturated Fat | 1g |
Cholesterol | 65mg |
Sodium | 146mg |
Total Carbohydrate | -- |
Dietary Fiber | -- |
Sugars | -- |
Protein | 25g |
Calcium | -- |
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Yields: Makes 14-main dish servings.
Total Time: 4 hr 45 min
Prep Time: 1 hr
Cook Time: 3 hr 45 min
Oven Temp: 325
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- Choice of stuffing
- 1 (14 pounds) turkey
- 1.5 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper
- Giblet gravy
For Giblet Gravy:
- Gizzard, heart, neck, and liver
- 1 cup(s) Giblet broth
- 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- Prepare desired stuffing; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for making Giblet Gravy. Rinse turkey inside and out with cold running water and drain well; pat dry with paper towels.
- Loosely spoon some stuffing into neck cavity. Fold neck skin over stuffing; fasten neck skin to turkey back with one or two skewers.
- Loosely spoon remaining stuffing into body cavity (bake any leftover stuffing in small covered casserole during last 30 minutes of roasting time). Fold skin over cavity opening; skewer closed, if necessary. Tie legs and tail together with string, push drumsticks under band of skin, or use stuffing clamp. Secure wings to body with string, if desired.
- Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in large roasting pan (17-inch by 11 1/2-inch). Sprinkle salt and pepper on outside of turkey. Cover with loose tent of foil. Roast about 3 hours 45 minutes. Start checking for doneness during last hour of roasting.
- To brown turkey, remove foil during last hour of roasting and baste occasionally with pan drippings. Turkey is done when temperature on meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh, next to body, reaches 180 degrees F to 185 degrees F and juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with tip of knife. (Breast temperature should be 170 degrees F to 175 degrees F, stuffing temperature 160 degrees F to 165 degrees F.)
- While turkey is roasting, prepare giblets and neck to use in Giblet Gravy.
- Transfer turkey to large platter; keep warm. Let stand at least 15 minutes to set juices for easier carving.
- Meanwhile, prepare Giblet Gravy.
- Serve turkey with stuffing and gravy. Makes 14 main-dish servings.
Nutritional information is based on one serving without skin or gravy.
- Prepare giblets and neck: In 3-quart saucepan, combine gizzard, heart, neck, and enough water to cover; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes. Add liver and cook 15 minutes longer. Strain giblet broth through sieve into large bowl. Pull meat from neck; discard bones. Coarsely chop neck meat and giblets. Cover and refrigerate meat and broth separately.
- To make gravy, remove rack from roasting pan. Strain pan drippings through sieve into 4-cup measuring cup or medium bowl. Add 1 cup giblet broth to hot roasting pan and heat to boiling, stirring until browned bits are loosened from bottom of pan; add to drippings in measuring cup. Let stand 1 minute, or until fat separates from meat juice.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons fat from drippings into 2-quart saucepan; skim and discard any remaining fat. Add remaining giblet broth and enough water to meat juice in cup to equal 3 1/2 cups.
- Heat fat in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt
and cook, stirring, until flour turns golden brown. With wire whisk, gradually whisk in meat-juice mixture and cook, whisking, until gravy has thickened slightly and boils; boil 1 minute. Stir in reserved giblets and neck meat; heat through. Pour gravy into gravy boat. Makes about 3 1/2 cups gravy.
Each 1/4 cup of gravy: About 128 calories, 17g protein, 1g carbohydrate, 5g total fat (2g saturated), 153mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium.
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Peyton Manning narrows options
After at least 12 teams contacted Peyton Manning when he became a free agent, the former Indianapolis Colts quarterback has narrowed his options.
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Only three Hall of Fame quarterbacks won a Super Bowl and then finished their career with another team -- Joe Montana, Joe Namath and Johnny Unitas. Brett Favre will soon join this list and Peyton Manning, who led the Colts to the title in 2006, will someday accompany them.
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The Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals, the first two teams Manning visited, are considered his two likeliest landing spots, according to sources familiar with the situation.
The Seattle Seahawks continue to try to arrange a meeting with Manning, according to sources, but so far they have been unable to do so.
Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams told the Tennessean on Sunday that he also would like to employ Manning.
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Manning still could wind up meeting with the Dolphins, but indications are that Miami isn't as high on his list as Denver and Arizona.
There always is the possibility another team suddenly jumps into the fray, the sources said, but it is looking increasingly likely there are only a few viable possibilities at this time.
One source who spoke with Manning prior to his visit with the Cardinals said "his gut is that Manning is leaning toward Denver."
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The free-agent quarterback spent nearly 6½ hours at the Arizona Cardinals' headquarters and training facility on Sunday in meetings designed to lure the superstar to the desert.
The session was even longer than the nearly six hours Manning spent at the Broncos' facility in Denver on Friday night.
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Keyshia Cole continues to say exactly what's on her mind and is continuing to rub people the wrong way as the singer got under many people's skin when she went on for a week on Twitter about Michelle Williams' halftime performance with Beyonce and Kelly Rowland during the Super Bowl and the "beef" that Keyshia claims her and Michelle with each other.
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Keyshia was set to perform at Soundboard at MotorCity Casino in Detroit, Michigan and was scheduled to do a meet and greet at one the new urban fashion retailer Villa with HOT 107.5 radio station. The meet and greet was supposed to start at 2:00pm and Keyshia showed up 2 and a half hours late. For the fans who arrived early at 12:00 noon, they stood in line in rainy, cold weather for over four hours for the chance to meet Keyshia. One of the angry fans dialed in to the radio station and ripped Keyshia for showing up so late:
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A gay man who operated one of the country's biggest gay adult entertainment companies died of massive blood loss after his head was nearly sliced off a court was told on Monday.
"We were able to ascertain it was a smooth cutting, probably one swipe. It was a very sharp object," Luzerne County Coroner Dr. John Consalvo testified.
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