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This is what extended breastfeeding really looks like
When I first saw the infamous cover of Time magazine showing the little boy with his mom's breast is in his mouth, I immediately recognized it as shock journalism. But there was something else unsettling about it. I just couldn't put my finger on it right away. Yes, the mother's breast is showing. Yes, the whole propped up boy looking directly at us made me think that Time was trying to misrepresent attachment parenting as something that turns moms into slaves who are at the whim of their children's every want and desire.
Yet, that wasn't what really was getting under my skin. I've witnessed the heated debates over the photo, the backlash and anger. I've heard people calling the photo child porn and accusing the mom of child abuse. I don't agree with these harsh statements, but I don't agree with the photo either (and if I'd been the one to fly to New York City for the shoot, I most definitely would not have agreed to posing in that manner).
I received an email from an attachment parent who said she saw the photo as not being sensational and as being natural. After I read her email, I took a look at the photo again. I could not agree with her. I practice extended breastfeeding. I am very supportive of it and attachment parenting, but there was nothing natural about that posed photo. And the only thing "attached" in it was the boy's mouth to his mom's breast. As much as I didn't want to admit it as a mom who is nursing an older child, there was something twisted and sexual about it.
Later I was nursing my sweet 3-year-old, and I felt warm and cuddly. She gently brushed my cheek with her little, dimpled hand and said, "I 'wuv' you, Mommy." And – ah-ha! – it struck me that what bothered me wasn't what the photo showed but what it didn't.
I have seen my share of photos of older children nursing in other countries where there's a lot more of the mother's breast exposed (like the whole thing – nipple and all – because both breasts are clear to the eye since she's topless); yet, these photos evoke beauty, peace, and maternity. But this photo does nothing of the sort.
The Time photo shows defiance. It shows a flash of breast. What it doesn't show is any inkling of serenity or maternity or love.
An anonymous comment over at Faith & Family LIVE! said it best:
"This pic accentuates this woman's boobs (even if they are not size 'D' or anything like that, they're still highlighted by the pose and clothing); the woman is wearing tight clothes and standing in a defiant pose that does not suggest softness, cuddling, or warmth. My point is that I think this pic was *carefully* designed to pose attachment parenting moms in an unattached way. And attachment parenting without the attachment is… well… what is it? Let's see, it could be weird… it could be gross… it could be any number of things because the barometer of love between mother and child which guides the mom in her choices and style is broken without attachment. So, would or could it then dip in to some gross sexualized situation? Why not! Basically, this pic turns attachment parenting on its head and debases it. This pic is the antithesis of attachment parenting. Like porn is the antithesis of what sex is meant to be. And I think that's why this pic feels a little porn-like, even though we all know its just a nursing mom."
My friend, Michelle, added,
"Breastfeeding is one of those things that I had very little experience seeing until I myself was a nursing mom. Then I saw it everywhere. Never, never, have I seen a great looking mom wearing tight clothes, hands on hips, pulling her top down so her preschooler could get a drink. There is nothing soft, loving or motherly here. It is a pose of defiance that dares the world to tell her she can live her life any way she durn well pleases. Perhaps there are extended breastfeeding mother like this, but they would be in the minority. For most, breastfeeding is a quiet, comforting time for both mother and child…or a time where the mother says, "Again? I just fed your sister…I need to do the dishes…" followed by a sigh (I've seen that one most often!). I generally wean by age 2, because I wanted to, not because my children wanted to. And by the time they were 15-18 months old, I discouraged nursing in public just because of this sort of thing. I have friends who NEVER nurse in public, always bringing bottles of pumped milk around, even to my house where I told her she was crazy to pump to nurse an infant, especially at my pro-breastfeeding home. But she just wasn't comfortable nursing in front of others because of stigmas fueled by this sort of news coverage."
I hate it that women feel shame because of media stunts like this. I've already received several messages from moms who breastfeed older children who are embarrassed and sad due to this hoopla. Want to know the truth? Something that mainstream media rarely, if ever, portrays? This is what extended breastfeeding really looks like:
There is love. There is warmth. There is quiet. We often live in a "not now" world when it comes to our children because everything else demands our attention now.
"Mommy, can you play with me?"
"Not now, sweetie. I've got to make dinner."
"Mommy, let's paint!"
"Now now, honey, I'm checking my email."
Breastfeeding limits the amount of "not nows" my child and I have to share (although I certainly do turn down some of my older child's requests to nurse. A baby's needs and wants are one in the same. As our children grow older, the line is more blurred). Nursing forces my hummingbird self to slow down and to take time to cuddle with my child. The attachment is way beyond the physical. It hinges on peace and love. The only thing attached in the Time photo was the boy's mouth to his mother's breast. No wonder it made people uncomfortable. What is mothering – and breastfeeding beyond what's considered the "norm" is about mothering and nurturing a child – without love?
If you have a problem with my version of extended breastfeeding, then I'm sorry, but the problem is more you. You are not comfortable with the idea that breasts are instruments to feed children and not just sex toys. You are not comfortable that a child who is beginning to speak for herself and seek independence still needs to be close to her mama sometimes. Or that it might even be good for mama to slow down and to focus on her little one who lives in a world that tries to make her big before she's ready.
I understand your discomfort. It's not entirely your fault. There are lots of mixed messages out there and when media portray breastfeeding as Time did, we all get a little uncomfortable.
Aside from shocking people and igniting new mommy wars, what this distorted cover image and its loaded words ultimately did was disenfranchise moms. Thanks to Time, there is one group of moms (those who nurse and especially those who nurse children older than what's considered "acceptable") feeling like freaks. They also probably either feel like they have to hide the fact that they are still nursing or are prepared to turn militant about defending their choices. Some may even feel they need to defend that misguided photo (like I was at first, maybe they aren't even sure why the photo makes them uneasy) because breastfeeding is natural and loving – but not when it's portrayed the way Time portrayed it. On the other side is different group of moms who don't nurse and/or practice attachment parenting, and they're angry at the implication that they are not mom enough because of those big letters on the cover: "Are you mom enough?"
Nobody wins. Shame on Time magazine for making any mom feel unworthy. And right before Mother's Day, too.
Motherhood is undervalued in our society. We give it plenty of lip service, but we're constantly trying to define it, box it into a set of principles or rules, objectify it, undermine it, and judge it. At its heart, mothering is about love. And that is what Time magazine purposefully, I believe, completely dismissed when they put that cold and completely detached photo on its cover.
The primary purpose of this blog is not to promote breastfeeding or to even defend it. I write to encourage mothers no matter how they choose to feed their child or what season of their mothering life they are in. I also am not trying to be sensational by showing a photo of me nursing my 3-year-old, but I believe we've got to put ourselves out there some if want to fight the stereotypes and help to normalize breastfeeding. I'll get off my soapbox now. Happy Mother's Day to you all!!!
UPDATE: I feel compelled to add after reading some of the comments and receiving some emails that I was careful to not personally arrack the mom in the photo or to project blame upon her. I'm aware of how it could have possibly been my child and me manipulated into a pose that would sell magazines or even just unaware of all the snapshots being taken. In this post and in all of my discussions about the Time cover, I have referred to the photo and the magazine and its editors as being culpable rather than pointing my finger at the mom. I never said she didn't love her child or that she was not emotionally attached to him or that she was flippant or arrogant and feeling "mom enough" – only that Time magazine chose a photo that didn't exactly conjure up maternal love and portrayed the act of breastfeeding and attachment parenting in a distorted way.
UPDATE (again because it's my website, and I can update whenever I want): I frequently see passionate parents guilty of making a common logical fallacy when I or some other mom shares her own parenting style or even just a glimpse into her parenting life, and frankly, it drives me nuts. For instance, I'll say something like I do "A" because it is a way to show love to my child, and someone somewhere angrily wags her finger at me (or that's what I imagine her doing) and responds by accusing me of saying that because she doesn't also do "A," she doesn't love her child as much as I do. Or because nursing helps to curb me from saying "not now" too often and living more in the moment that nursing longer than expected is the only way to do that. Rubbish.
I've heard overwhelmingly positive feedback about this post. There was one guy on Twitter who said the photo was maybe even creepier than the Time one. Whatever. I'm not going to even waste energy defending my words or photo to someone who makes an assessment like that.
But there was one mom, who was charitable in sharing her opposition, but was clearly upset with this post, feeling like I was asking not to be judged but judging moms who didn't nurse as long I happen to be nursing one of my kids. (For the record: I did not nurse my first two nearly as long either. Also, I actually had to immediately wean the child who is now still nursing when I was put on bed rest after going in to premature labor. She did not nurse for 10 weeks but when the baby was born, she asked about a little mama's milk, and here we are.) First off, I never asked not to be judged. In fact, I know that even a loving portrayal of breastfeeding an older child would have been rejected by some if it had ended up on the cover of a glossy. And I know there are probably people who saw my photo and squirmed a bit, and remember there's the Twitter guy who found it really creepy. In these cases, I stand by my statement that that's the person's problem. Not that it's completely anyone's fault. We have some pretty strict cultural scripts to rewrite before everyone can become more comfortable with breasts' sole purpose being to feed children – even older ones. Yet, what I never said is that if you choose not to breastfeed your child for a long time (or even at all), then the problem is with you.
But one mom saw it differently. She chose not to breastfeed her children as long, and she felt like I was being divisive and felt that I was saying she and her husband had a problem because they felt like gently weaning earlier was right for their family. She felt that I was saying that anyone who does not nurse her child as long as I do has a problem. Rubbish, again, I say. I never said that. It was falsely deduced. So often people connect imaginary dots and end up feeling attacked.
As I shared in the combox after this comment, I'm a little disheartened because I so did not want any mom to feel like she had to defend her choices. I hate the mommy wars and always try to be charitable when discussing my mothering lifestyle and choices without making other moms feel like they're not "mom enough." I never imagined this post would go so viral, and I realize that there are a ton of people who are new to my website and don't realize that I've written ad nauseum about how how I don't like labels and that good mothering does not come in one-size-fits-all.
I also read something really great by Lauren @ Hobo Mama about how extended breastfeeding or tandem nursing probably seemed a little weird to most of the women who ended up practicing it now. She writes,
If you think extended breastfeeding, or tandem nursing, is weird, you're not alone. Most of us did at one point or another, too. Most of us started out merely wanting to breastfeed until our baby wanted to stop, or until we as the nursing parents needed or wanted to, or until it wasn't working for our family. We wanted weaning to be a gentle and gradual process. You don't start out breastfeeding a four-year-old — you start out with a newborn, who just keeps growing. By the time a four-year-old is breastfeeding, the frequency is way down, and you both know it's phasing out. Trust me, it's not "all about the mother" — it's about the relationship. And there's no way you can force a child to breastfeed, so it's definitely the kid's choice.
That's an excellent point. I don't have "end dates" in mind when I start nursing an infant. I don't think most moms do. I might have even thought it would be weird to be nursing two kids at once or to be nursing one for longer than toddlerhood. But here I am. And it doesn't feel weird at all.
I'm adding these tidbits here and there because this post is continuing to attract a lot of attention, and I really appreciate the charitable and engaging conversation that's going on. And I want anyone who finds her way here to know that I feel called to encourage all parents – whether their kids were breastfed for four years or not at all.
Extended breastfeeding is not extreme parenting
When visiting my parents' house, people frequently enter their powder room and disappear. It's a lovely room. My mom knows how to make people feel at home. There's potpourri (and Poo-Pourri , too). There's often a scented candle burning and freshly picked flowers from her garden displayed in a simple but tasteful vase. There's foamy soap and silky lotion as well as luxuriously, soft towels that make you feel like you're touching clouds when you dry your hands. Yes, it's a cozy, soothing room.
Of course, there's also a commode and a stash of the latest People magazines. My dad's guilty pleasure is keeping up on pop culture and imbibing the magazine's trashy content. We're all so grateful he shamelessly subscribes because we all retreat to the powder room and get lost in what our family jokingly refers to as Poople since the pages are often perused while taking care of other, more natural business. (My family has never reached total adult maturity because we still find potty humor hilarious.)
Over Easter weekend I found myself in the pooper – er, I mean powder room enjoying an almost spa-like experience. A springtime scent – gardenia maybe? – wafted into my nostrils. The kids weren't trying to break in as they do at home because they were happily occupied, playing in Gaba and Papa's basement. I picked up a recent issue of People magazine and realized how out out of touch I am because I don't even recognize a lot of the celebrities anymore.
I flipped through the pages, checking out the latest gossip and fashion trends (I am a closet clothes horse) when a celebrity short entitled "Extreme Parenting" caught my attention. The brief piece featured photos of three celebrity mamas along with text highlighting their "extreme" parenting behavior. First up was Alicia Silverstone. I'm familiar with the vegan and former Clueless star. I'm pretty sure she's about my age. Anyway, she apparently is a mama bird who pre-masticates her food and gets it all nice and soft before her toddler son scrambles over to her and takes the chewed-up food from her mouth. I don't like to judge parenting styles providing it's not negligent or blatantly harmful, and this parenting style does not outrage me since it's not likely to harm a child (other than perhaps resulting in more infections because of the potential for germ swapping) or make him feel neglected, but this does seem a bit excessive, gross, as well as completely unnecessary to me. Not that I've never been known to pre-masticate a bite here and there for a wee one. Come on, you know in a pinch you've maybe chewed a bit of avocado or something else to make sure it's soft for your little birdy.
However, I have no plans or desire to routinely chew up food for my kids, and I would never think of using my mouth as a bowl for my little ones. Ewww. It wouldn't even ever cross my mind to do so. Probably because I belong to the mammalia class rather than the aves one, although apparently some mammals and even some human cultures do practice pre-masticating for their young.
However, I can't really figure out the benefit of this. Human mouths don't need to be food processors, especially mouths belonging to humans who are millionaires. Feeding even the youngest of our children what we eat – natural, whole foods – is something I strive to do, but I am completely okay with using a blender or something like this to get the food to the right consistency. And we do eat Goldfish for snacks, so our pantry is far from completely pure.
While I'm unaware of the science behind the practice of pre-mastication (or if there is any even), this does seem to fit in the extreme category and also just seems kind of nasty. Besides, its potential to share and spread germs seems great. I'm sure this parenting trend/choice is really, really cringe-worthy to anyone who is more germophobe than I am.
Lazy Parenting 101
Someone asked me what my plans for Holy Week and Easter weekend were. I started rambling about how my husband will be working 12-hour days, so I'll be heading to my parents' house since taking all the kids to Mass solo is nearly as brutal as The Hunger Games Trilogy. Oh, and I love being with my extended family as well.
"My 2-year-old does okay at Mass if the baby's not attached to me but when I'm holding him, she immediately wants to be held, too. Then she starts asking to nurse – loudly," I said.
"So are you tandem nursing?" this fellow mom asked.
Thinking this mom, whom I don't know all that well, might either start to categorize me as a weirdo for nursing an almost 3-year-old or might be getting ready to canonize me as Saint Mommy, I quickly explained, "Yes, but it's just because I'm a lazy mom, and all this nursing helps with spacing my babies."
"I completely understand!" she exclaimed.
We went on to discuss how neither one of us ever planned to follow a set of rules for parenting or to subscribe to expert So-and-So's mothering ideology. Instead, we wanted to pave a parenting path that worked the best for ourselves, our husbands, our children, and our family as a whole.
For me, this means taking the easy route and doing things like nursing my children for a long time (because natural weaning is a whole lot easier than parent-led weaning in my experience), sleeping close to my babies (and oftentimes my older children as well), and tucking kiddos into Ergos when puttering around the house or when on-the-go.
This style of parenting may intimidate some people. I don't know why because the truth is I really just practice lazy parenting.
Allow me to explain.
My 90-year-old nana has recently been asking me when I was going to start solids with Thomas. The boy has clearly not missed too many meals, so it's not that she was concerned about malnutrition. She just thought he might sleep for longer stretches if he was getting some more food in his belly (something that has never proven to be true for my babies; they don't start sleeping through the night until they're ready. It doesn't matter how much food-food they're gobbling up).
"To be honest," I confessed. "I hate starting solids. That means I have more messes to clean up, and I'll have to sit down and feed him instead of just nursing him whenever and wherever."
See? Lazy parenting!
Now I have started to put him in the high chair during dinnertime, so I don't have to hold him and have him knock my plate onto the floor when he spasmodically decides to grab something that looks new and fun (and everything looks new and fun to him these days).
I often give him some slices of homemade whole wheat bread that are slightly frozen to gnaw on. Even the bread is made the lazy way with this excellent bread machine and recipes from The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook: A Master Baker's 300 Favorite Recipes for Perfect-Every-Time Bread-From Every Kind of Machine.
At 7 months, Thomas is very happy with his new mealtime experience. I'm dreading having to start feeding him all three meals. Ugh. The mess! The time! I was so lazy with Mary Elizabeth (my third child) that I didn't give her one nibble of solid food until close to 10 months.
Before I champion lazy parenting any further, I have to stress that one area of parenting that demands more work than laziness is discipline. It is not beneficial to mama or anyone to resort to yelling or coercive discipline in order to get kids to do what we want them to do right this very minute. Yelling is a not-so-nice form of lazy parenting. It's not effective either – at least not in the long-run. (I speak from personal experience, I'm afraid.)
Yes, it's emotionally exhausting (and sometimes physically exhausting – and dangerous, too; be careful to not get kicked in the tummy) to calmly wrap your arms around an explosive child with flailing limbs. It takes effort to notice and encourage good behavior and to be less coercive and to use positive approaches rather than empty threats. It's tough to be consistent and to let your child deal with the natural consequences of not listening when you asked her to put her soccer jersey in the hamper and she forgot so now she has to be smelly and dirty, and you worry her jersey's tainted state will be a poor reflection of you when, in reality, it's a reflection that you're sticking to your guns and imparting a valuable lesson about obedience.
So, yes, discipline is one area where I strive to stop being a lazy parent. Being gentle but firm and consistent zaps a lot of Mama's limited stores of energy, but it's well, well worth it.
Losing control more often than you'd like? I understand. Really. I had a nasty case of postpartum depression after baby number 3. It was not a glittery gold time in my life. Praying, humbling myself and asking for help, as well as reading She's Gonna Blow!: Real Help for Moms Dealing with Anger helped a lot. I'm a big fan of this parenting blog as well. Good stuff.
Now what about the family bed? Is it always the picture of calm and beautiful bedtime bliss? No way. Sometimes there's a pinkie toe dangerously close to entering my nostril. Sometimes there's a snoring 2-year-old. Now I do find baby Thomas irresistible to snuggle with, but I also can't imagine having to stumble out of bed three or four times each night to nurse him. Instead, we cuddle close and when he squawks, I roll over and pop in a breast. Easy peasy.
But what about that big girl who still nurses? Well, a few months ago when she was asking on the hour to nurse, I decided it was time to gently wean. She didn't end up completely weaning though, but she now only asks to nurse once or twice during the day and then she wants to nurse at bedtime. It is so stinkin' easy to get her to bed now. She gets so excited about "mama's milk" and cuddle time with me that she sometimes asks to go to bed starting at around 6:30 p.m. She nurses for 10 minutes at the most and passes out, and I've successfully taught her that she's not allowed to ask for mama's milk during the night because the 24/7 diner that is me needs to make sure it has enough liquid gold for baby brother who can't eat yummy stuff like ice cream.
She still says my milk tastes like a "tandy bar," and she's just so sweet during our bedtime routine. I'm not ready to let it go because I love how she snuggles. However, I also love how easy it is to get a very stubborn child to bed. Lazy parenting, once again, my friends.
As for toting kids around in the Ergo, well, why should I try to spend all that time rocking sweet Thomas to sleep when tucking him in a carrier close to me is equivalent to giving him Ambien? Wearing him as an accessory knocks the litte guy out. He's close to mama. He smells mama. He feels mama. Life is good. No sense fighting sleep.
Oh, and why do I insist on bringing my baby everywhere even to out-of-town conferences, even on a beach trip to celebrate my husband and my 10th wedding anniversary? Well, I do enjoy my little man's company quite a lot (like his daddy, he's a very easy-going guy, and I find him quite fetching as well), but I also can't imagine the grueling work of pumping pints of breastmilk. It's much easier to give it to him straight from the source.
I shouldn't even have to mention the obscene indolence of choosing to regularly nap with my baby and/or toddler. It's not for my precious children, folks. It's a good excuse for me to zone out and put the laundry on hold. I used to be horrible at "sleeping when the baby sleeps," but I'm getting lazier with each child. Bring on the naps! Nirvana.
Wait a minute. How about natural childbirth? That doesn't sound like lazy parenting. That sounds like masochism.
Nope. I've been blessed to give birth naturally four times now. I know this is not possible or the ideal for every mom out there, but for me it means shorter labor and less problems breastfeeding. Non-medicated births are often shorter than average, and there's some research showing that babies born naturally have less challenges latching on.
***Don't you dare feel guilty if you opted for an epidural and/or if you had a natural childbirth and still had a marathon labor and a newborn who initially had no interest in nursing. The point of this post it to make people laugh and to avoid putting moms who might practice extended breastfeeding or pop out wee ones sans medical interventions on a pedestal. Let's not take ourselves so seriously, mamas. Laugh a little. Be lazy! Be happy!***
I realize this style of parenting may not be for everyone. Some of you are probably far more motivated than I am to scrape off high chair crust. More power to you. But I just love my lazy parenting. Best of all, my children seem pretty pleased with it, too.
*Are you a lazy parent like I am? Share your most favorite lazy parenting tip.


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CITY: Alton
Farmer's Daughter
Farmer's Daughter is located in an old two story house. Whether you are looking for the latest in primitive/country antiques or home decor, you are sure to find it here. Many of our pieces are handcrafted by local artisians.
CITY: Sandwich
Clock Tower Antiques
Multi-dealer shop carrying glassware, jewelry, advertisements, collectibles, primitives, linens and furniture.
CITY: Plainfield
Wilson's Antiques
Take your time as you browse through Wilson's Antiques in historic Downtown Alton. A wide selection of antiques and collectibles are showcased. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CITY: Alton
Celia's Gifts, Antiques and Home Furnishings
Celia's -- a shop filled with gifts for the kitchen and home, with antiques, penny rugs, home furnishings and seasonal decor.
CITY: Freeport
Route 36 Antiques
Over 40 quality antique dealers offering: furniture, glassware and collectibles. Let's make a deal.
CITY: Tuscola
Curran Antique Mall
50-plus dealers feature antique furniture, primitives, glassware, etc.
CITY: Curran
Furniture from primitives to Victorian, advertising, signs, country accessories and more. Call ahead.
CITY: Belvidere
State Street Antiques & Jim's Attic
Chances are if you are looking for that hard to find antique piece, State Street Antiques/Jim's Attic in Jerseyville may have it. This warehouse sized store is crammed full with a treasure trove of merchandise from antique children's toys to furniture, glassware and more. Open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Noon - 4 p.m.
CITY: Jerseyville
Sycamore Antiques
Fine art, antiques and collectibles can all be found at Sycamore Antiques. Stop in to see all that we have to offer!
CITY: Sycamore
Village Antiques
Carries a general line of antiques, specializes in furniture and clocks -- and if you're looking for a claw-foot bathtub, this is the place to visit! The shop offers restoration and stripping. Located in the City of Oraville, IL.
CITY: Oraville
Past & Present Antiques
Antiques and collectibles, fine china, glassware, primitives, toys, lamps, furniture, pictures, quilts, vintage and more.
CITY: Mattoon
Round House Antiques
We invite you to come and visit us at Round House Antiques in Charleston, IL to see our unique selection of antiques, primitives and collectibles. We sell quality vintage and antique items that can be treasured for a lifetime and passed down for generations. Antiques, collectibles, vintage jewelry, primitives, furniture, glassware, gift certificates, and layaway.
CITY: Charleston
The Warehouse Antiques & Confectionery
Antiques, primitives, collectibles, hand-dipped chocolate confections, novelty candies, fudge and more.
CITY: St. Charles
J & K Antiques
Unique and unusual antique furniture, clocks and lamps. Refinishing and stripping of antique furniture also available.
CITY: Shannon
Ridgefield Antique Dealers Assc.
Several antique shops located in a quaint rural setting. All shops are within walking distance.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Antiques, Etc.
Antiques, Etc. offers a large variety of glassware, pottery, furniture, primitives, vintage quilts and linens, old books, and much more.
CITY: Lebanon
Steel Heart Ltd.
Unique showroom & warehouse sprawls over an impressive 50,000 square foot inside the historical Starline building, which is the perfect showroom for their pieces. With the outside of the building encased with climbing ivy, huge skylights, and old wooden beams and floors, their products feel at home here. Shop a vast collection of home and garden decor featuring arbors, gazebos, trellis, planters, wall baskets, chandeliers, statuary, antiques, cast iron and more.
CITY: Harvard
Asbury's Antiques and Jewelry
Antique store specializing in antique and custom made jewelry. Large collection of Hummel figurines.
CITY: Herrin
The Last Straw
Offers a lot of different craft items, already made crafts, house décor and more.
CITY: Effingham
South Jax Antique Mall
The 24+ dealers invite you to visit the South Jax Antique Mall behind Kottage Kafe on S. Main. Large variety of antiques, including depression glass, furniture, vintage jewelry, pottery, stoneware, clocks, cameras, glassware & collectibles.
CITY: Jacksonville
Karla's Kollectibles and Antique Mall
Largest antique mall in Christian County -- Next door to the Dutch Mill Flea Market.
CITY: Pana
Interiors Antiques, etc.
We're located in a beautifully restored historic building in downtown Fulton and we specialize in antique furniture and accessories of all kinds.
CITY: Fulton
Priscilla's Parlor
Priscilla's Parlor is now located inside Roadhouse Antiques in Creston in a quaint shop located on Hwy 38. We carry a mix of antiques, vintage, primitives, collectibles, shabby-chic and jewelry, just to name a few.
CITY: Creston
Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street
Visit our award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
CITY: Crystal Lake
B and J's Antiques
Seventy plus booths featuring antiques, crafts, collectibles, Coca-Cola memorabilia, agricultural equipment and Fenton glassware. Three flea markets, Memorial weekend, Labor Day weekend, and the Fourth of July.
CITY: Sullivan
Greenup Antique Mall
15,000 square feet, one level, approximately 100 vendors. Old West Cafe on site.
CITY: Toledo
Royal Oaks Antiques and Collectables
This shop offers antique furniture, lamps, collectible cash registers, 50s memorabilia and historic Freeport items. Open Tuesday thru Wednesday: 10 am - 4 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Madison St. Emporium
Featuring diversity from the ordinary to the unusual, this store has antiques, collectibles, gifts, household goods, coins, knives, jewelry, tools, dishes, dolls, authentic native American crafts, books, and paintings, & sculpture from local artists.
CITY: Marion
Primrose Lane
Antiques, home decor, one-of-a-kind architectural pieces and unique gift items.
CITY: West Dundee
Antique Market I
Antique Market I offers a variety of accessories from elegant to depression era & Victorian.
CITY: St. Charles
Gustafson & Grey, Ltd.
Fine jewelry, antiques and consignments. Where something old is new each day! Great gifts.
CITY: Galena
Funderburg Antiques
Large European and American furniture from 1840's to 1930's: armoires, sideboards, tables, bureaus, chairs. More than 1,000 stained and beveled glass windows, some matching. Owner makes several annual European buying trips.
CITY: Belvidere
Country Creations Flowers and Antiques
Full service florist with a wide range of antiques, Taking a piece of the past, and adding a touch of beauty with the fresh flowers. Staffed with Illinois State Certified Florists. Antiques of all kinds to choose from including Fenton, Feista, McCoy, Hull, and many more.
CITY: Marion
Anderson's Coins and Collectibles
Vintage toys, memorabilia including tin wind-up toys, Star Wars, Coca-Cola, puppets, model kits, new and retired Legos. Buy or sell gold, silver, sterling flatware, jewelry and coins.
CITY: St. Charles
Rend Lake Antiques
Fine antiques, furniture, and collectibles in old historic building on Main Street of Sesser.
CITY: Sesser
Cross-Eyed Elephant Antiques
Cross-Eyed Elephant offers antiques and collectibles, estate jewelry, orientalia, fine glass, porcelain, primitives, books, and ephemera.
CITY: Lebanon
Second Time Around Antique Market
Quality antique furniture, fireplace mantels, pier mirrors, glassware, dinnerware, toys, vintage wicker, collectibles. Furniture restoration available.
CITY: Braidwood
What-Not Shoppe
Specializing in museum quality antiques, estate jewelry, European furniture, fine art and porcelain. Est. in 1958.
CITY: St. Charles
Millennium Accessories
Offers a little bit of everything. Clothes, jewelry, shoes, hand bags and more.
CITY: Effingham
Trotter Restorations and Antiques, Inc.
We specialize in old home restoration supplies, period lighting fixtures, architectural supplies, parlor stoves, cook stoves, hardware and furniture. Call for appt.
CITY: Polo
Red's Refinishing
Hand-stripping and refinishing of wood. Buffing and lacquering of all metals.
CITY: Freeport
Vintage Collections Antique Mall
Features vintage antiques with over 50 dealers. You'll find primitives, linens, furniture, books, stoneware and much more.
CITY: Mount Carmel
Taylor's Mini Mall - Book Daddy
Amazing collection of over 40,000 books, old and new. Historical, western, romantic novels, children's, and local lore. Also, CDs, music, some antiques, Nascar collection, and more.
CITY: Fairfield
Colonial Antique Mall and Restoration Center
150 Quality dealers in spacious 35,000 square foot mall, featuring largest furniture inventory in Northern Illinois including: Architecturals, built-ins, mantles, lamps & fixtures. PLUS: 85 showcases - jewelry, collectibles. No reproductions or crafts.
CITY: Woodstock
Warehouse Antique Mall
More than 11,000 square feet of booths in a century-plus old warehouse offers a variety of antiques and collectibles.
CITY: Marion
Bank Block Antiques and More
Antiques, collectibles, furniture, floral arrangements, jewelry, glassware, made-to-order furniture and shelves, in-home help with decorating and more.
CITY: Marengo
Amazing Grace Antiques
Historic home's 14+ rooms filled with affordable antiques, primitive to Victorian. Relaxed, kid-friendly, hometown atmosphere.
CITY: Elburn
Echoes of the Past Antiques
Echoes of the Past Antiques is located in an 1850s German-style home and specializes in Victorian furniture and glassware, country furniture, gift items, and new home accents with an antique feel.
CITY: Waterloo
Napa Valley Salvage Company
Reimagined Vintage Furniture and home decor. California Shabby Chic. Join Napa Valley Salvage on Face Book, to see new reimagined furniture listed daily. Open: Monday thru Friday: 10 am 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Midwest Antiques
Specializes in antique furniture, Roseville pottery and a general line of antiques.
CITY: Olney
Antiques & Porcelain by G.K
The only antique shop in Glenview. Fine art, estate jewelry, pottery, porcelain, furniture, ivory, oriental works of art. Specializing in Meissen, KPM and much more. Cash for gold and silver consignments wanted. We are always interested in buying.
CITY: Glenview
Dry Gultch Ranch
Located across from the Conover Square Shopping Village. Offering a full line of antique furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, gifts, porcelain dolls, vintage clothing & hats, dishes, glassware & framed art - a little bit of everything!
CITY: Oregon
Victoria's Crossing
Shop for antiques, home accessories and collectibles, from homespun country to Victorian elegance.
CITY: Genoa
Galena Main Street Bazaar
We feature dog and cat toys/supplies; collectibles, including Betty Boop and celebrity items; goose clothes; autographed sports pictures, sports cards, comic books.
CITY: Galena
Antiques on Broadway
Over 7,000 square feet of fine refinished furniture, including dining room sets, bedroom sets and accessories. Also an extensive inventory of architectural items from building salvage projects.
CITY: Richmond
Lincoln Trail Antiques
Largest privately owned antique shop in Southern Illinois. General line of antiques and collectibles, glassware, primitives, old toys, old tools and lamp parts.
CITY: Odin

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Australian cleantech companies are starting to make their presence felt in the international market, with two local companies ranking among the top 100 private cleantech companies in the world for the first time.
Windlab Systems and Barefoot Power last week became the first Australian companies to be ranked in the The Global Cleantech 100, a listing produced by US research company Cleantech Group which recognises the 100 most promising and innovative companies in areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, water and waste, and low carbon transportation, which are likely to make the biggest impact in the next five to 10 years.
Windlab is a spin-off from CSIRO that uses its own software to specialise in wind farm "prospecting tools" that allow it to monitor and choose the best sites. It is now an emerging wind farm developer with a pipeline of projects of around 6,500MW in north America, Australasia and South Africa.
Barefoot Power specialises in providing solar phone charging, solar lighting products and business development services to people in developing countries. The solar devices are designed to replace the use of kerosene, which is both costly ($17 billion is spent a year by the world's poor) and harmful. Barefoot seeks to build grids from the ground up, rather than starting with a centrallised power station.
Both companies were ranked in the top 10 in the Asia-Pacific region, a listing that was headed by New Zealand-based LanzaTech, which is developing a process that captures waste gases and converts them to fuels and chemicals, increasing industrial energy efficiency.
The criteria for the list is that companies must be independent, for-profit, not listed on any major stock exchange, and likely to make the biggest impact in the next five to 10 years. This year, 4,274 companies were nominated from more than 45 countries, and the entries were judged by a 70-member panel, including leading investors and executives from the likes of ABB, BASF, BP, Coca-Cola, DuPont, GE, General Motors, Procter and Gamble, and Vestas.
The most widely admired company, heading the so-called "lust list", was TaKaDu, a US company that provides a web-based platform that enables utilities to conserve water, energy and infrastructure.
Others on the list were in the same broad area, which may indicate where investors and the big industrial groups think money will be made in the near future – disruptive technologies to the energy utility industry.
They included Coulomb Technologies, which develops networked charging stations for EVs, IT and energy efficiency company Hara, smart grid and smart metering specialist Silver Spring Networks, and smart grid software and energy customer engagement specialist Opower.
The most heavily disputed entrants – the ones that have sparked the most division – are ranked in the "marmite list;" you either love them, or you hate them. Bloom Energy headed it last year, before becoming the most high profile omission from the top 100 this year.
This year's winner of the marmite award – in its third time on the marmite list – is Better Place, the electric car network company that is rolling out its first operations in Israel and Denmark and proposes to do the same in Australia next year.
Supporters say it will be one of the big winners of the electric mobility trend, and is still challenging the industry on what is possible for EVs on a large country scale. And it has strong commercial partnerships and investor backing. Detractors say it has a controversial business model that it's at risk of becoming obsolete by the time it matures.
Others on the marmite list included Fisker Automotive, which makes plug-in hybrid and solar-powered luxury automobiles. It is its second year on that list.
Overall, companies in the energy efficiency space made up the most entrants by number, followed by solar, water and wastewater and energy storage.
Needless to say, these companies have attracted most of the major investors in cleantech venture capital, including the likes of Khosla Ventures, VantagePoint, Generation Investment Management and Kleiner Perkins.
What is interesting is how many of these companies have already "engaged" with major industrial groups, either through direct investment or partnerships. The most active of these was General Electric, which had relationships with 18 of the top 100, followed by Siemens, IBM, Google, Intel, Coca-Cola, Dow Chemical, BP, Unilver, General Motors, Chevron and Philips. Energy groups such as PG&A, South California Edison and Duke Energy were also active.
Ten of those no longer on the list from 2010 departed because of IPOs (Solazyme, Amyris), acquisitions (Landys+Gyr), or bankruptcies (Solyndra). A further 34 companies that were eligible were no longer in favour – the most notable being Bloom, due, apparently, to a growing wariness about the hype surrounding its products. Some said it had good technology with suitable cost position and strong partners, but others said it had not progressed significantly enough given the funding raised.
The US dominates the list by absolute numbers, but Denmark, Israel, the Netherlands and Sweden dominate in nominations per unit of GDP.


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Dumbarton Elementary library named best in state
The Dumbarton Elementary School library is a special place – just ask any of the school's students, who regularly participate in collaborative learning projects with classmates and their teachers there and who are free to return and check out books any time during the school day. Ask principal Eileen Traveline, who has witnessed a revival of the library as a place where true 21st century learning takes place each day and where students become excited about new technology and well-versed in group interaction and communication. Ask parents of students for whom English is a second language, who have engaged in family literacy nights and taken field trips to public libraries to become more proficient in a new culture, thanks to the efforts of school officials. Ask sixth-year librarian Suzanna Panter, whose leadership efforts have transformed the library into the focal point of the school. Or, simply, take the opinion of the Virginia Association of School Librarians, which recently named the Dumbarton Elementary library its library of the year – making it the first elementary school ever to win the award. "Our kids are constantly over-achieving," Panter said. "It's definitely a success story, and the library plays such an important role in the school." Dumbarton is unique in the way it utilizes its library as a developmental classroom for students. Instead of simply being dropped off by their teachers to spend time inside, students in second through fifth grades come to the libraries with their teachers to work on special projects and assignments that go beyond simply researching and reading. "The teachers buy into the flexible schedule because they are a part of it and see the academic results in their students," Henrico Deputy Superintendent for Policy and Elementary Education Pat Kinlaw wrote in a nomination letter on behalf of the school. Achieving buy-in from teachers for the new system required some adjustment, principal Eileen Traveline said. But "I don't think anyone would go back now. Once they got in there and realized the benefit of it for the children an their learning, I don't think they would turn back." Reaching a diverse student body Dumbarton has a diverse student population – 43 percent black, 25 percent white, 17 percent Hispanic and 9 percent Asian – and more than a quarter of its students speak English as a second language. Panter found that many children and their parents had not been to a county library, so she established regular family literacy nights at the school, during which students play literacy-themed games and read with their families. On other nights, translators explain the program to new ESL families and encourage parents to get their own school library cards as a way to help them learn English. The school also has organized several field trips to public libraries to further its education and outreach efforts. Because only about half of Dumbarton's students live in households that have computers, it's even more critical that they are exposed to technology in school, Traveline said. "If we don't provide them with 21st-century skills, then they don't get them," she said. Traveline credits Panter with creating the culture that has helped students excel. "She's very innovative, very much on top of what current research says," Traveline said. "She has a vision, and she's constantly trying to think of new things to do. "The kids are excited about what they're doing. They're working in groups, they're collaborating, they're learning." Panter and Dumbarton officials have viewed the school's library as a model for other elementaries because of the unique way it serves its community. Now, the VaASL has concurred. "Ms. Panter integrates information literacy, skillful research and inquiry, and ethical use of technology for all students," VaASL officials said in a statement announcing the award. The library's "open-access" model is designed to encourage students to spend time in the library any time. With their teachers' permission, students can visit the library during the school day to return and check out books. "People just think that kids just come to the library, read books and go, and that's just not how it is in Henrico and at Dumbarton," Panter said. "We collaborate with teachers to come up with projects to teach SOL skills on problem solving drills. "I'm hoping that we'll become even more of a model, especially with the collaboration piece." Thanks to federal stimulus money several years ago, the school was able to purchase 10,000 new books for its library, replacing a number of old ones in the process. Now, with a complement of 15,000 books overall, students have plenty from which to choose – and choose they do. They check out an average of 7,000 books each month. Dumbarton also recently earned a grant from the Henrico Education Foundation to support its e-reader incentive program, which Panter identified as a way to engage students who weren't excited about reading. Students can check out an e-reader for six weeks, take it home and read with their parents. "The ultimate goal is for kids to love to read," Panter said. "Students will check out the [e-readers] for six weeks and twice a week will come to the library to discuss the books they're reading. Parents are invited once a week as well." Said HEF program manager Paula Roop of Panter's concept: "We like the idea that she was trying to use technology to impact achievement. By letting children take it home, it engages the parents as well as students." Dumbarton officials will be honored during the VaASL Conference in Hampton Nov. 9. |
RAMPS receives $8k grant
Citizen Staff Reports 03/03/2015
RAMPS (Ramp Access Made Possible by Students) recently received an $8,000 grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. The award was one of 75 grants totaling more than $600,137 awarded by the Reeve Foundation to nonprofit organizations nationwide that provide more opportunities, access, and daily quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, their families and caregivers.
RAMPS, an organization founded by then-Henrico County high school students to build ramps for local low-income residents who need them, will use the grant to purchase modular wheelchair ramp supplies. These supplies will be used by local high school RAMPS clubs, who provide volunteers to build the ramps. > Read more.
Henrico man to compete in Liberty Mutual Invitational National Finals
Citizen Staff Reports 02/19/2015
Henrico resident Larry Loving, Jr., will compete with three other locals – Thomas Scribner (Richmond), Roscoe McGhee (Midlothian) and Larry Loving (Richmond) in the Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational National Finals at TPC Sawgrass, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Feb. 26-Mar. 1. The foursome qualified for the national golf tournament by winning the Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational, held at Whiskey Creek Golf Club in Ijamsville, Md. on June 11. That event supported the RiteCare Center for Childhood Language Disorders.
In total, 240 amateur golfers will compete in Florida. > Read more.
In total, 240 amateur golfers will compete in Florida. > Read more.
Henrico PAL recognizes supporters, HSHS athlete
The Henrico Police Athletic League (PAL) held its Sixth Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 5 at The Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen, celebrating accomplishments of 2014 and recognizing outstanding contributions to the organization. Henrico County Juvenile Domestic Court Judge Denis Soden served as master of ceremonies and former Harlem Globetrotter Melvin Adams served as keynote speaker.
Among the 2014 honorees were Richmond International Raceway (Significant Supporter), Richmond Strikers Soccer Club (Significant Supporter), Henrico County Schools-Pupil Transportation (Summer Camp Supporter), Bruce Richardson, Jr. (Youth of the Year), Sandra Williams (Volunteer of the Year), Thomas Williams (Employee of the Year), Mikki Pleasants (Board Member of the Year), and Michelle Sheehan (Police Officer of the Year). > Read more.
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Restaurant watch
Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.
Weekend Top 10
It's a great weekend to support local theatre! The Stable Theatre at Christ Presbyterian Church will present "Freud's Last Session;" Jewish Family Theatre at the Weinstein JCC will present "Parade;" and the youth theater program CharacterWorks, Inc. will present "Fiddler on the Roof" at The Steward School. Another fun show will be at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen tonight – "An Evening of 20s Tin Pan Alley Jazz" featuring the unique sounds of the Rumble Seat Revival. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
Travinia brings contemporary elegance to Willow Lawn
It was another win for Willow Lawn when Travinia Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar opened there six months ago, nestled in the heart of the re-made shopping center. The contemporary American Italian restaurant boasts 13 locations up and down the East Coast, with the Henrico location opening in August.
In the same week, I hit up Travinia twice, once for lunch and once for a late dinner. At lunchtime on a weekday, I was overwhelmed by the smell of garlic and by the number of working professionals in nice suits on their lunch breaks. When we first walked in, I was concerned our meal would be a little too pricey based on the décor – it's a really nice place. Luckily, the menu has a variety of options for every budget. > Read more.
Henrico Fire officials pluck a duck, dog from icy ponds
Woman wins $4M lottery prize in Henrico
General Assembly finalizes ethics bill
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USC: James Harbin
Pro Day notes, quotes and video
March, 7, 2012
By Pedro Moura | ESPNLosAngeles.com
Here are notes and quotes from USC's annual Pro Day event held on campus Wednesday that didn't fit into the rest of our coverage from the day:
- The stars of the day were left tackle Matt Kalil and defensive end Nick Perry, by far. Both players dominated the only thing in which they participated -- position-specific drills. Perry's agility showed up in his drills, when he looked twice as fast as the other defensive linemen in changing directions in small areas. Kalil went one-on-one against Rhett Ellison and Martin Coleman in line/tight end drills and consistently controlled each situation.
- Ellison looked good in pass-catching drills, far more fluid than he did last season. With a respectable time of 4.83 in the 40 and height/weight of 6 feet 5 and 250 pounds, Ellison might be drafted higher than initially projected. Worst-case scenario, he could probably be a usable special-teamer in the NFL. And he has the bloodlines and work ethic to give him the benefit of the doubt.
- Christian Tupou again didn't test well, running 5.50 and 5.40 in the 40-yard dash and struggling some in the defensive-line drills. He's really not a workout-type player and this setting hurts his stock. Running back Marc Tyler said scouts had him in between a 4.64 and 4.70 40, but his official time was in the 4.8-range. He joked that he wasn't going to be running for any 70-yard touchdowns regardless, unless the defender chasing him slipped.
- The fastest 40-yard dash time from a 2011 Trojan was Brandon Carswell's 4.56. Former USC defensive back Cary Harris ran the overall fastest time with a 4.53. The slowest went to Coleman who was timed at 5.95 and 6.03 (gulp). Of the prospects with a legitimate hope of being drafted, Carswell's time helped him the most.
- A general theme from those who went to the NFL combine: It's a little bit scary. Tyler said the time change messed him up and an injured hamstring contributed to his poor running in the 40-yard dash. Linebacker Chris Galippo said he was happy with his performance, not only on the field but in the interview room, where he said he hoped he showed teams he was a "fast-twitch brain" kind of player.
- Among the walk-ons who worked out for USC were tackle Peter Yobo and cornerbacks Boomer Roepke, James Harbin and Allen Noble. Former players included Cary Harris, safety Kevin Ellison, linebacker Nick Garratt and defensive back Josh Pinkard. 2011 Trojans who worked out but aren't expected to be drafted included linebacker Shane Horton, safety Marshall Jones and long-snapper Chris Pousson.
When we last heard of USC walk-on cornerback James Harbin, he was working a graveyard shift at a warehouse and still showing up daily at Trojans' spring practices, competing man-to-man against some of the team's most talented receivers.
Trojans coach Lane Kiffin mentioned him back then as an example of a standout person and player who benefited the team with his work ethic. But, back then, that felt like it was all sort of for show -- sure, Harbin was a good practice player, but he never got in the games, other than the occasional special-teams snap.
That's about to change. Harbin, a senior transfer from Los Angeles Southwest College, is the Trojans' fourth corner heading into Saturday's game against Notre Dame, filling in for the injured Torin Harris (shoulder) and Anthony Brown (ankle). He probably won't play a bunch, but if anything happens to the three players in front of him, Harbin will be right in the fray as USC's nickel corner against a vaunted Irish passing offense.
"It's a pretty cool story," Kiffin said this week. "He would come right from the graveyard shift of working his security job and then come right to here and walk right into practice, so it says a lot about him and his dedication so it's a pretty good story."
Harbin stopped doing that graveyard shift in April. But he said retains certain attributes he developed doing the dirty work on the football field.
"It made me who I am today, which is a very strong individual," Harbin said Thursday. "And I'm ready for any challenge that comes my way.
"It definitely was a challenge to work at night and right after work go to practice and then right after practice go to class and then find gaps in my schedule to sleep."
It's very abnormal for student-athletes to have jobs -- and even more abnormal for football players. Harbin said he got a lot of quizzical feedback from his teammates when they found out, at various points in time, about his extracurricular activities.
"A lot of players asked me, like, 'How do you do it? Where do you get the energy? How is that possible?' Because most of the players don't have jobs, and working at night is like, 'Wow.' So there were a lot of comments. But I just told them I had to do it."
"I think I get a lot of respect from doing that, because they understand that this is a tough thing to do. And I appreciate and respect their consideration, but I don't use it as an excuse. I never use that as an excuse to slack off."
When Harbin was being interviewed Thursday for the first time in his college career, a number of teammates snuck up behind him to yell loudly and celebrate his moment of recognition. It was a token of appreciation for a player who has quietly done all of his duties over the years without complaint.
Now comes his real chance to make noise at Notre Dame Stadium.
"I'm prepared," Harbin said. "I listen to the coaches, I watch film, I understand all the plays, And I'm physically fit and able to meet every demand and challenge. Being the fourth corner other places might not sound so good, but here at USC it's definitely a great opportunity, especially as a walk-on.
"I'm definitely honored and I don't take it for granted."
Spring practice No. 3 tidbits
March, 26, 2011
By Pedro MouraCody | ESPNLosAngeles.com
Two main stories out of practice today: Jesse Scroggins said the race to be Matt Barkley's backup is dead even, and the Trojans are tackling. Here's the rest of what went on Howard Jones Field on Saturday in tidbit form, with more coming Sunday on guard/center Khaled Holmes and his future on the offensive line:
- With tackling drills come hitting, and with hitting come big plays. Two of the bigger plays were a smash hit from receiver Markeith Ambles on walk-on corner Allen Noble during one-on-one tackling drills and a big-time interception by Anthony Brown during seven-on-seven drills. Brown had a great day, carrying over from a winter workouts season in which he continually impressed, and he earned praise from coach Lane Kiffin after practice. Kiffin said that while Brown, at 6 feet and 185 pounds, doesn't have great measurables, he put up great numbers at Fontana Kaiser High, and the Trojans are hoping he does more of the same at USC.
- Running back D.J. Morgan (knee) and receiver Robert Woods (hamstring) were added to the injury list for the Trojans, but Kiffin intimated that neither injury was serious. Morgan had a small flare-up in his surgically repaired right knee, which Kiffin attributed partly to the wetness of the grass on the practice field because of rain over the last few days. Holmes did some snapping once again but will continue to be limited and held out of contact drills for the foreseeable future, probably for the rest of spring, Kiffin said.
- Walk-on cornerback James Harbin was named the most valuable player of the day after intercepting Scroggins on the final play of practice. Both Lane and Monte Kiffin praised the senior's efforts Saturday, explaining that Harbin had worked a graveyard shift at a warehouse last night and got off work only a few hours before practice started, heading straight from one commitment to another. "That's why I love coaching," Monte Kiffin said. "To see things kids do like that, walk-on kids, it's unbelievable."
- When running back Marc Tyler pulled his hamstring late in USC's first practice of the spring on Tuesday, he immediately complained that he hadn't stretched, and, two days later, he repeated those claims when talking with the media, saying that the Trojans didn't stretch like they used to and that was the reason for his injury. Kiffin said Saturday that was false. "We have discussed that with Marc," he said, breaking into a rare smile. "Since he pulled his hamstring two hours into practice, it wasn't stretching two hours before that." Kiffin added that USC staffers traditionally set up four training tables on the pathway from the locker room to the practice field in case players desire extra stretching. "I don't think any college in America does that," he said.
- USC officially added 12 walk-ons to its roster Saturday, including receiver Cody Gifford, the son of former New York Giants running back/receiver/defensive back Frank Gifford. The list includes receiver Reed Semcken, the son of Grand Crossing football stadium developer John Semcken, and receiver Chidozie Uche, a native of London, England. Hawaiian receiver Walter Calistro rejoined the team after participating in spring practice last year.
C. Kessler | 452 | 315 | 3826 | 39 |
J. Allen | 276 | 1489 | 5.4 | 11 |
J. Davis | 129 | 595 | 4.6 | 4 |
N. Agholor | 104 | 1313 | 12.6 | 12 |
J. Smith | 54 | 724 | 13.4 | 5 |
Offense | 158.2 | 294.6 | 452.8 |
Scoring | 35.1 | 23.8 | 11.3 |


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Btw, in Sierra Leone the cinemas are sold out for the Premiére of the new film "Kick it like Kei". Would appear our new recruit is a weapon in the conquest of the African Market in addition to the USA one. Next, he`s going to star in a remake of the Elvis movie "King Creole", co-starring David Beckham as his hairdresser.
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Let's face it: all the excitement aside, getting your Colorado learner's permit can be pretty overwhelming. I Drive Safely is here to simplify things for you, giving you all the information you need to get through the licensing process without missing anything. Here's a comprehensive guide to getting your license in Colorado, so you can be sure you're on track for your license.
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- You must go to the DMV and provide 2 forms of accepted identification:
- These can include a birth certificate, Social Security card, or proof of Colorado residence address. Please visit the Colorado DMV website for a full list of acceptable forms of ID.
- You must present a completed Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship.
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- Driver Awareness Permit, you must provide proof that you have successfully completed a driver awareness program.
- Once you do all of these things, you must pass a vision screening test, a physical aptitude analysis AND A WRITTEN DMV EXAM.
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King Slater
That's the title of this post because his name is enough…next week, the Ten Time Word Surf Champ and long-standing King of all things Athlebrity, Kelly Slater, will be given a key to the city of Huntington Beach by Mayor Joe Carchio.
Now, what strikes me as criminal is this…the following PSA with King Slater has only been viewed 1,000 times on Youtube? Do we not wanna save our oceans? Why has the 'Golf Boys" video gotten over 500k hits in a day while this breath-taking clip sits on the shelf collecting dust? Seriously, what's not to like?
And if I were to tell you that Slater was chillen with the Dalai Lama last week for a youth panel, might you pay attention to what his passions are?
I chuckled to myself-loudly-as Lebron James slowly slipped off his throne. He should have never been put there in the first place…I only bring this up because I firmly believe that Slater is the most dominate athlete ever. Lebron is all things our sports heroes should NOT be. Slater is everything they should. Yes, I am comparing the two because it baffles me that fans would applaud the efforts of an athlete who has done nothing to better humanity while ignoring the efforts of someone who should be on the cover of Sports Illustrated already.
Natural talent, a big heart and finer than fine. And he saves puppies.
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Baker, LA (NBC33) — The financial problems in Baker are worse than city leaders thought. And the budget they approved Tuesday night does nothing to solve them.
The council unanimously approved a spending plan for the 2013-14 fiscal year, but it immediately scheduled two more meetings to draft amendments.
The city council learned just Monday that almost half of its cash reserves are gone, which it blamed on conservative spending estimates made by the previous council.
The council had previously worked under the assumption that Baker had a surplus of $4.3 million. Instead, the city finance department claimed the actual surplus is $2.3 million. And the budget approved Tuesday, if left unaltered, will run a deficit of $1.9 million.
"The city will have less than half a million left in surplus," city treasurer Monese Scott confirmed for them Tuesday night. "That is a dangerous position for us to be in."
Baker's charter requires the council to approve a budget by June 11, so it felt compelled to pass this plan. But the council immediately set two meetings for next week to cut costs. Members held several meetings with the heads of the police, fire, and public works departments to trim their individual budgets.
"And they very graciously, each one of them took a percentage and cut it out of the, what they had originally asked for, to try to bring it into some order," said councilman Pete Heine. "But we're broke."
The council also said the city finance department had not paid enough attention to detail, making errors that would have cost even more money.
"Accuracy is king," councilwoman Joyce Burges told them. "And incorrect numbers, typos; we've been presented with things like that. You know, it's just been a madhouse to go through this budget, with a new council."
"We know, this time, it's right," countered Darnell Waits, who works in the mayor's office. "I'm telling you it's right. Because I saw the same thing, okay? I'm just as smart as you guys, I saw it. So I wanted it right."
Burges also asked if it was appropriate for the finance department to make changes to the budget after the last time the council had met, on Monday. Waits claimed he spoke with a couple of the council members earlier Tuesday, to alert them, but had been unable to reach Burges.
A piece of the police department's budget also caused confusion. Chief Mike Knaps said adjustments he made were removed at the last minute by someone in the mayor's office. The adjustments involved allowing officers to return to their proper salary levels after years of inadvertant freezes.
"These guys have said they are not, at this point, not interested in any back pay whatsoever," Knaps insisted. "They would just be appreciative to be caught up where they belong."
A couple of people talked about why they thought the city was running out of cash, including former mayor Leroy Davis. But councilman Robert Young told them they should have paid closer attention to the actions of the previous council, "and just going through all these budget meetings and hearing what the former council [did], not being good stewards of it. [If not for them,] we wouldn't be in this situation that we are right now."
Aside from the extra cuts, residents will likely be asked to pay more for sewer, trash, utilities, and other services.
One woman in the audience asked the council what the budget would cost her. Burges provided the only response: "time on your knees in prayer."


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Editorial: Rohrabacher is Back
Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher is undeterred despite Pakistan's vocal diplomatic protests over his consistent and extraordinary support for the Balcoh right to self-determination. After convening a landmark congressional hearing on Balochistan and then introducing a bill to support the Baloch right to self-determination, today (Tuesday), he is going a step further by addressing a press conference at the National Press Club (NPC) in Washington, DC, to keep the debate on Balochistan alive.
Mr. Rohrabacher has (probably deliberately) chosen a controversial date for his press conference. Balochs mark March 27th as a black day and remember it as the day when Pakistan forcefully usurped their sovereignty in 1948. This is the best date from a Baloch point of view to create awareness among the US intelligentsia and lawmakers about the history and current state of affairs in Balochistan. On its part, Pakistan has already protested so many times on Rohrabacher's pro-Baloch initiatives that more official protests are very unlikely to gain much attention.
One reason why Islamabad's protests are no longer taken very serious because its parliament, ambassadors to the US, UN and provincial assemblies have brazenly defended torture and human rights abuses against the Baloch people after the hearing. On its part, the international community and the civilized world believes torture and human rights violations are not a country's internal matter. They need international attention until abusive governments bring a complete end to such practices and punish elements responsible for mass murders and disappearances. In Balochistan's case, it gets further complicated because the Pakistani state is directly blamed for these killings.
In Zenger Room of the NPC, Mr. Rohrabacher will be joined by Louie Gohmert for the Newsmaker event. Mr. Gohmert had also spoken at the Congressional hearing on February 8th and backed the idea of an independent Balochistan.
Mr. Rohrabacher and congressmen who have continuously spoken for the rights of the Baloch deserve utmost admiration. They have reaffirmed the ideas and values what American founding fathers stood for. The Obama administration has, unfortunately, done too little to force Pakistan to stop human rights abuses in Balochistan. Yet, the role of these US congressmen is highly reassuring for the oppressed people of Balochistan. The Balochs are convinced that at least some sections of the US society care for them and view their struggle as legitimate.
Last week, Mr. Rohrabacher also wrote a letter to the president of Radio Free Asia proposing the launch of Balochi language program. This is another important suggestion which will ultimately serve US interests and promote democratic values in Balochistan region. For many decades now, Iran has been poisoning the minds of Baloch population with its radical transmission in Balochi language through Radio Zahedan.
The Balochi service of Radio Free Asia, if ever started, will cater to a larger audience in Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. This is further important for a secular nation that possesses its own language but faces culture persecution inside Iran and Pakistan. Iranian and Pakistani authorities are determined to replace Balochi language with Persian and Urdu respectively. The Baloch, a people with their own language, will end up losing their cultural heritage in the hands of two Islamic republics with totalitarian tendencies if they are not helped by the free world.
What Mr. Rohrabacher did not notice, however, was the discriminatory policies of the Voice of America (VOA) Urdu service toward Balochistan. While US taxpayers' money is lavishly spent on Urdu radio and television channels, the organization does not represent the whole of Pakistan in its staff composition. Its staff is mainly recruited from one or two major provinces, keeping rest of Pakistani talent deprived of job opportunities.The doors of employment are still shut for Baloch youths because of the dominance of a certain group of people who dislike the induction of Baloch professionals in this key organization.
Despite all budgetary limitations, VOA intends to launch its service in Sindhi language. We believe there is a greater need to serve American interests in broadcasting in Balochi language so that the message reaches to Iran and Pakistan where the population faces state-sponsored religious propaganda.
Tuesday's press conference is a positive initiative which will create greater awareness in Washington DC about the situation in Balochistan. The situation in Balochistan needs more international attention and media coverage so that Pakistan does not continue its dirty war with absolute impunity.