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Asparagus Rolls: 1 jar Roka Bleu spread
1 can aspargus spears drained
1 loaf white bread
1 stick butter
cut crust off white bread and roll each piece with a rolling pin
spread the roka spread on each piece of bread
place 1 aspargus spear on each and roll up
melt butter in fry pan and add aspragus rolls keep turning till browned on all sides. cut into bite size pieces
This is a huge favorite for most of the residents on Starfire Dr. (the Private section) and Muskett Drive. This is a must for all Patriots games watched by me and my great friends on these two streets! I'm from Greenfield and love getting together with my Templeton friends.
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Vanilla instant pudding
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1. Mix cream cheese, 1 Tbls. milk, and sugar in large bowl with wire whisk until smooth. Gently stir in Cool Whip – spread in bottom of crust.
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1/2 a loaf of Texas Toast cut into one inch cubes OR
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3 cups milk
1 cup half & half
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 Tablespoon vanilla
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2 medium apples, thinly sliced
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Combine eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, milk, half & half, melted butter, vanilla, raisins, apples, and nutmeg. Add cut-up bread. Allow bread to soak up liquid (about 20 minutes). Lightly grease a 9 x 12-inch glass baking pan and pour bread mixture into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Penny is not sure if we have Texas Toast here but French Bread works great too!
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2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 cups apple cider
2 teaspoons lemon juice
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Combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and pumpkin pie spice. Add apple cider, lemon juice, and butter. Cook until thickened.
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My mom and I had the Red Apple FArm in Phillipston ship us some Mac's and Cider a couple years ago…they were good but costly.
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· 1/2 C. packed brown sugar
· 1/2 C. white sugar
· 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
· 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
· 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
· 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
· 1/2 tsp. salt
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· 1/2 C. coarsely chopped pecans
· 1/2 C. melted butter
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Posted: May 21, 2012
Titleist Brand Ambassador Jason Dufner charged to his second PGA Tour title Sunday evening in Texas in statistically-stunning fashion, just 22 days after winning his first.
Trusting a Pro V1 golf ball and a bag full of Titleist equipment, Dufner, 35, made a 25-footer for birdie on the 18th hole at TPC Four Seasons Resort, to capture the HP Byron Nelson Classic by one shot and lead a four-win week for Titleist golf ball players around the globe.
Following in Dufner's recent footsteps, Azahara Munoz (Pro V1) and Jay Choi (Pro V1x) each found the winner's circle on their respective tours for the first time, while Nicolas Colsaerts (Pro V1x) claimed the biggest win of his career in Europe.
Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x players have now combined for 61 victories across the worldwide professional tours in 2012, more than eight times the nearest competitor with seven and more than all competitors combined.
A total of 7,571 players have teed up Titleist golf balls in those same events, more than six times the nearest competitor with 1,235 and more than all other golf balls combined.
How to best sum up Dufner's week in the Lone Star State? Fairways and greens. (And birdies, too.)
Dufner, who closed in 3-under 67 for an 11-under 269 total, one shot ahead of Pro V1 loyalist Dicky Pride, put on a clinic when it came to his key golf stats.
Dufner, who carries new AP2 (712 Series) irons and Vokey Design SM4 wedges (54º & 60º), lead the field in Greens in Regulation at 80.6 percent.Using his Titleist 910D2 9.5º driver, he also ranked second for the week in Driving Accuracy, hitting 75 percent of fairways at TPC Four Seasons.
That all added up to 19 birdies (tied for first), including two over his final three holes Sunday.
On the par-5 16th, Dufner used his SM4 60º wedge to blast his Pro V1 out to 6 feet for birdie.
On the 18th, Dufner stood over a 25-footer for birdie with his Scotty Cameron GSS Circa 62 No. 2 Prototype in his hands.
You know what happened next.
"For some reason I had a really good visual on that putt. I don't read putts, I don't say to myself, that putt breaks a cup or two cups, I just try to see visually where I want the ball to roll, see it going in the hole visually, and that felt good," said Dufner.
"I really got locked into the line that I wanted and focused on making the putt, thinking about making a good stroke and about halfway there I thought it had a good chance."
Dufner broke through with his first PGA Tour victory April 29 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. A week later, he got married. As of today, he is No. 1 in the FedExCup Playoff standings.
"You probably couldn't dream it any better than what's been going on here. …," he said. "To win two events and get married in the span of 22 days, pretty remarkable."
Dufner was one of 102 players in the field that relied on Titleist golf balls for their success, more than five times the nearest competitor and more than all competitors combined. Titleist was also first in sand, lob and approach wedges (121); and putters.
Titleist golf ball players occupied four of the top six position on the leader board, including Titleist Brand Ambassador Marc Leishman (Pro V1x) and rookie Jonas Blixt (Pro V1x), who tied for third.
Here's a closer look at Jason Dufner's Titleist equipment:Ball: Titleist Pro V1Driver: Titleist 910D2 9.5º (Diamana 'ahina 60)3-wood: Titleist 910F 13.5º (Diamana 'ilima 80)5-wood: Titleist 906F2 18º (Grafalloy Prolite)Hybrid: Titleist 910H 19º (Project X PXi Steel)Irons: Titleist AP2 (712 Series) 4-PW (Project X PXi Steel)Wedges: Vokey Design SM4 54º, 60º (Dynamic Gold Spinner)Putter: Scotty Cameron GSS Circa 62 No. 2 Prototype
• EUROPEAN TOUR: Pro V1x loyalist Nicolas Colsaerts claimed his second-career European Tour title Sunday at Volvo World Match Play Championship.
The long-hitting Colsaerts, who captured his first career win at the 2011 Volvo China Open, triumphed on a severely windy day at Finca Cortesin, with winds gusting over 30 mph.
"It means everything. Where do I start?" said Colsaerts, 29. "… I played well in tough conditions. Wind like this, you know it's going to be very difficult."
Three of the final four players relied upon Pro V1x golf balls for their success. Colsaert's semifinal match in the morning began with him losing the first four holes, but he then rallied to win on the 20th hole.
Rafael Cabrera-Bello (Pro V1x) dropped his semifinal match on the final hole.
• LPGA: It was an all-Pro V1 final at the Sybase Match Play Championship, where Azahara Munoz topped Candie Kung, 2 and 1, to win her first LPGA title.
After making the turn all square, Munoz took control of the finale by rolling her Pro V1 in for birdies on Nos. 11 and 12 to take a 2-up lead.
It was a lead she would not relinquish.
"It feels amazing," said Munoz, who sealed the win with a par at No. 17.
"I've been working really hard and I finally got it, so hopefully I can get many more, makes it easier."
Munoz was one of 43 players in the event that trusted Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls for their success, seven times more than the nearest competitor with six and more than all other golf balls combined.
• JAPAN TOUR: Jay Choi (Pro V1x) posted a bogey-free 7-under 65 to come from behind and earn his first Japan Golf Tour win by one shot at the Totoumi Hamamatsu Open 2012.
Choi closed out his final round with four one-putts and two birdies, including his winning birdie on the par-5 18th.
He finished at 16-under 272.
Kurt Barnes (Pro V1), who also closed with a 7-under 65, and S.K. Ho (Pro V1x) placed fourth and fifth, respectively.
• NATIONWIDE TOUR: Runner-up Cameron Percy (Pro V1) was one of 114 Titleist golf ball players at the BMW Charity Pro-Am, nearly 100 more than the nearest competitor with 19 and more than all competitors combined.
Titleist was also first in iron sets (49); sand, lob and approach wedges (180); and putters (66).
• KOREA/ONE ASIA TOUR: Titleist was the overwhelming golf ball of choice at the SK Telecom Open with 110 players, nearly 11 times the nearest competitor with 11 and more than all other golf balls combined.
Seven of the10 players who finished among the Top 10 and ties at the event relied upon Titleist golf balls for their success, including runner-up Sang-Hyun (Pro V1).
Posted: May 18, 2012
Titleist Brand Ambassador Erik Compton, a two-time heart transplant recipient currently in his rookie season on the PGA Tour, has partnered with Donate Life America (DLA) on a new educational campaign, "Play Through with Erik Compton," to raise public awareness of organ donation and urge Americans to consider becoming organ donors.
Erik, 32, announced the news this week at the HP Byron Nelson Championship.
"I've always been an open book sharing my story, and the impact of what has happened to me off of the golf course, which is always going to be a bigger story than me playing golf and hitting golf shots," Erik said.
"Nowadays there are so many people that are waiting for transplants. On the list there's over 100,000 people waiting for any kind of transplant, and every 10 minutes somebody is added to that list. ...," he said. "For every great story of somebody succeeding and going through a transplant there is also a story of somebody who doesn't get a heart or lung or kidney in time. That's why it's hard, because you realize how lucky it is to be given a second chance."
At the age of nine, Erik was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, an enlarging of the heart that hinders its ability to pump blood. Three years later, in 1992, he received his first heart transplant. Several years after that, Compton was the no. 1-ranked junior golfer in the country. He attended the University of Georgia where he was an All-American and a member of the 2001 Walker Cup team.
In 2007, while playing a Nationwide Tour event, Erik suffered a major heart attack on the golf course. In mid-2008, he underwent a 14-hour surgery to implant a second new heart. Doctors doubted whether he would be able to play golf again.
Just five and a half months after his surgery, Erik participated in the Disney Children's Miracle Network Classic and made the cut. In 2011, he won the Nationwide Tour's Mexican Open and recorded two other top-5 finishes to earn his first promotion to the PGA Tour.
"I hope that by sharing my experience with others, Americans can see for themselves how important it is to learn the facts about organ donation and consider taking the next step of registering to become an organ donor," he said.
The "Play Through" campaign, supported by the biotechnology company Genentech, will travel to five cities across the United States in 2012, highlighting the importance of organ donation and educating the public on how to register to become a donor.
"Last year, Donate Life America achieved a significant milestone when the 100 millionth American registered to become an organ donor," said David Fleming, president and CEO of Donate Life America. "One of our goals in 2012 is to build on that success and register an additional 20 million donors. In his rookie year on the PGA Tour, Erik's incredible story will reach golf fans, sports enthusiasts and beyond, and we hope inspire them to sign up today to save lives."
For more information on organ donation, transplantation and to learn how to become an organ donor, please visit Donate Life America's website at www.donatelife.net.To learn more about Erik's journey, visit the Titleist "Inspiration" page by clicking here. We have also posted below links to some of Erik's recent media coverage – including his appearance with inspirational 12-year-old Anna King on Fox News.
Posted: May 14, 2012
Confidence and precision resulted in near-perfection for Titleist Brand Ambassador Ricardo Santos last weekend at the Madeira Islands Open in Portugal.
Trusting a Pro V1x golf ball and a bag full of Titleist equipment, Santos closed out a fairytale week on home soil Sunday with a bogey-free 9-under 63 for his first win on the European Tour.
"It was a sensational round – definitely the best of my career," said Santos, 29.
"It was amazing to have the crowds here supporting me. It would be difficult to imagine a better win than this."
Santos' performance highlighted a three-win week for Titleist Pro V1x players around the world, including victories by Toru Taniguchi (Japan Tour) and Ryan Cairns (Sunshine Tour).
Titleist golf ball players have now combined for 57 wins across the worldwide professional tours in 2012, more than eight times the nearest competitor with seven and more than all competitors combined.
In Portugal, Santos led a 1-2-3 finish for Titleist Pro V1x players while posting a tournament-record 22-under 266 total. He was the only player to shoot four rounds in the 60s (68-67-68-63), and his final-round 63 was the best round of the day by three shots.
A graduate of the 2011 Challenge Tour, Santos made just three bogeys the entire week, and none since the front nine Saturday. He played his final 31 holes in 13 under, including four birdies over his last five.
For the week, Santos, who plays a mixed set of Titleist AP2 and MB irons, hit 80.6 percent of his greens in regulation.
"It is very emotional and I haven't got the words to describe how I feel," said Santos, the first Portuguese player to win a European Tour event in his home country.
"To win my first European Tour event in my own country is very special…. "I didn't have many bad moments in the round, but the supporters were always there to pick me up and keep me going. This is a huge moment in my career."
Santos topped a leader board that featured nine Titleist golf ball players in the top 10, including runner-up Magnus Carlsson (Pro V1x), who finished at 18-under 270. Andres Harto (Pro V1x) was third, another shot back.
A total of 118 players teed up Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls in the event, more than seven times the nearest competitor with 16 and more than all other golf balls combined.
Titleist was also first in iron sets (45); and sand, lob and approach wedges (197).
Here's a closer look at Ricardo Santos' Titleist equipment:
Ball: Titleist Pro V1xDriver: Titleist 910D3 8.5º (Aldila NV RIP 85)Hybrid: Titleist 910H 17º (Speeder 904HB)Irons: Titleist AP2 (712 Series) 3-5 (Project X Rifle 6.5)Irons: Titleist MB (712 Series) 6-P (Project X Rifle 6.5)Wedges: Vokey Design SM4 52•08º, 56•11º, 60•07º (Dynamic Gold S400)
• JAPAN TOUR: Pro V1x loyalist Toru Taniguchi closed out a wire-to-wire victory Saunday at the JPGA Championship Nissin Cupnoodles Cup in extremely difficult scoring conditions at Karasuyamajo Country Club.
Taniguchi, also a winner of this event in 2010, finished the major championship with a 4-under 284 victory total for a one-shot victory. He was one of only two players to finish under par.
Over the last 36 holes, only one player was able to break par.
The win is the 18th for Taniguchi in his 19-year JGTO career, and the third win for Titleist golf ball loyalists through the first four events of the 2012 season.
A total of 67 players in the event relied on Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls for their success, more than twice the nearest competitor with 23.
Titleist was also No. 1 in hybrids (23); and sand, lob and approach wedges (106).
• SUNSHINE TOUR: Ryan Cairns chipped his Pro V1x in for eagle on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the Vodacom Origins of Golf event at Simola Golf and Country Estate.
Cairns, who closed with a course-record-tying 10-under 62, finished regulation tied with Pro V1 loyalist Vaughn Groenewald at 15-under 62.
On the playoff hole, Cairns knew he had to get up and down for birdie to extend the playoff.
"I had to hit that shot properly," Cairns said. "It was actually a tight lie and I was going to putt it because I didn't want to duff it in front of all of those people."
Instead, he chipped it in for eagle and first South African Sunshine Tour trophy.
Titleist Brand Ambassador Louis de Jager (Pro V1x) and Jake Redman (Pro V1) finished two shots back in a third place, as each of the top four finishers relied upon the #1 ball in golf for their success. In total, 51 players teed up Titleist golf balls in the event, more than three times the nearest competitor and more than all competitors combined.
• PGA TOUR: Titleist golf ball players finished in eight of the top 11 spots at The Players, including runners-up Zach Johnson (Pro V1x), Ben Curtis (Pro V1x), Rickie Fowler (Pro V1x) and Martin Laird (Pro V1x). Luke Donald (Pro V1x), who shot 30 on the back nine Sunday, finished sixth.
Fowler (77.78%) and Johnson (75%) ended the tournament 1-2 in Greens in Regulation, while Curtis topped the Strokes Gained - Putting statistic (2.418). Curtis, who games a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 putter, currently leads the PGA Tour in Strokes Gained - Putting at 1.242.
In total, 93 players in the field trusted Titleist golf balls for their success, more than five times the nearest competitor with 17 and more than all other golf balls combined. Titleist was also first in iron sets (38); sand, lob and approach wedges (140); and putters (56).
• KOREA/ONE ASIA TOUR: At the the GS Caltex Maekyung Open, eight of the top 11 players on the final leader board relied upon Titleist golf balls for their success.
A total of 110 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x players were in the field, more than five times the nearest competitor with 19 and more than all competitors combined. Titleist also led in hybrids (87); iron sets (67); and sand, lob and approach wedges (188).
• CHINA: Seven of the top 11 players at the China PGA Champions Tour Lianyungang event were Titleist golf ball players, including Wang Jeung Hun (Pro V1x), who tied for second.
Hun was one of 107 Titleist golf ball players at the event, more than five times the nearest competitor with 21 and more than all other golf balls combined.
Posted: May 8, 2012
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Posted: May 7, 2012
Standing over his Titleist Pro V1x in the 18th fairway Sunday in a sudden-death playoff at the Wells Fargo Championship, Rickie Fowler took dead aim at the flagstick and his first PGA Tour victory.
A confident swing sent his Pro V1x soaring from 133 yards toward a tricky pin position that had yielded only four birdies all day. The ball landed just below the hole, took two small hops, spun and stopped 4 feet, 3 inches from the cup.Fowler sank the putt for birdie to emerge victorious in the all-Pro V1x playoff leading a 1-through-8 finish for Titleist golf ball players on the final leader board: Webb Simpson (Pro V1x, 4th), Lee Westwood (Pro V1x, T-5), and Ben Curtis (Pro V1x, T-5)."Playing against, I know that they're going to make birdie at some point. And I don't want to sit there and try and make pars and stay in it. I had a good number, and I wanted to make birdie," said Fowler, who closed with a 3-under 69 to get into the playoff at 14-under 275."I had a good number, and I was aiming right of the hole with the wind coming out of the right, and if I hit a perfect shot, it comes down right on the stick … I hit a perfect shot at the right time."Pro V1 and Pro V1x players have now combined for 54 victories across the worldwide professional tours in 2012 – including Titleist Brand Ambassador Christiaan Basson's victory this weekend on the South African Sunshine Tour – more than seven times the nearest competitor with seven and more than all other golf balls combined. A total of 6,585 players have teed up Titleist golf balls in those same events, more than six times the nearest competitor with 1,062 and more than all competitors combined.Fowler's keys to success at Quail Hollow? Consistency and precision. He finished T-2 in Driving Accuracy (62.5 percent) and T-5 in Greens in Regulation (79.2 percent). As a results, Fowler rolled his Pro V1x in for 22 birdies over the 72 holes – not to mention his bonus birdie on the first playoff hole."Today I felt really good," Fowler said. "I think a lot of that comes from how well I struck the ball this week and how well I was swinging. So I was able to go out and trust that I was making good swings and I knew that the ball was going to kind of take off in the right direction. That made it a lot easier for me today to sit back, relax and have some fun."In total, 106 players in the field trusted Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls for their success, more than seven times the nearest competitor with seven and more than all competitors combined. Titleist was also first in sand, lob and approach wedges (132); and putters (63).• SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR: Five days after celebrating his 30th birthday, Titleist Brand Ambassador Christiaan Basson (Pro V1x) captured the Investec Royal Swazi Sun Open with a 50-point victory total in the Modified Stableford scoring event.Basson edged fellow Pro V1x players Danie van Tonder and Desvonde Botes by one point at the Royal Swazi Golf Club to earn his second Sunshine Tour victory."This is great – I can't tell you how much it means to me. I was so relieved when I sunk that last putt," said Basson. "My wedding is in just over a month, and I'm really looking forward to it. This does a fair amount for my stress levels."Fifty of the 72 players in the field relied upon Titleist golf balls for their success, more than two times the nearest competitor with 19 and more than all other golf balls combined.• EUROPEAN TOUR: Titleist was the overwhelming golf ball of choice at the Reale Seguros Open de España with 92 players, more than three times the nearest competitor with 24 and more than all competitors combined.• CHAMPIONS TOUR: Runner-up Tom Lehman (Pro V1) was one of 55 players at the Insperity Championship relied on Titleist golf balls for their success, five times the nearest competitor with 11 and more than all competitors combined. Titleist was also first in iron sets (17); and sand lob and approach wedges (59).• NATIONWIDE TOUR: Titleist was the No. 1 golf ball of choice at the Stadion Classic at UGA with 108 players, more than six times the nearest competitor and more than all other golf balls combined. Titleist also led the field in iron sets (45); sand, lob and approach wedges (159); and putters (56).


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The AileyCamp program provides youth from Baltimore and surrounding areas, between the ages of 11 and 14, with an opportunity to explore their creativity, master their bodies, and strengthen their respect for themselves and others within a supportive framework.
Alvin Ailey believed that "dance is for everybody," and was especially dedicated to using dance to enhance the lives of underserved children. AileyCamp represents a vital continuation of Alvin Ailey's vision, using the power of dance to enrich and positively alter the lives of children. Conceived by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and run locally by Towson University, AileyCamp combines professional level dance training with personal development activities.
AileyCamp is a FREE innovative summer program for children ages 11-14 that uses disciplined dance training, creative writing instruction, personal development, and communication workshops, to help campers develop a respect for themselves and others that meaningfully impacts their lives.
Since its inception in 1989, this vital program has reached thousands of youth across the country, providing direction and hope to children who are most in need of knowing there can be a bright future. Currently there are AileyCamps in Atlanta, Ga.; Berkeley, Calif.; Kansas City, Kan.; Kansas City, Mo.; Bridgeport, Conn.; Miami, Fla.; Newark, N.J.; and New York City.
Campers will be selected based on recruitment and interview sessions. Campers will not be selected because of prior dance experience or talent. AileyCamp is looking for children who are most in need of knowing there can be a bright future.
Interested in Working with AileyCamp? Download the AileyCamp Staff PDF for application requirements and job descriptions.
Camp is FREE! All we ask is for dedication, passion and participation. AileyCamp is entirely tuition-free for all participants. Instruction, dance attire, field trips and meals (breakfast and lunch) are provided.
June 29th-July 24th 2015 Hours: Camp begins at 8:30 a.m., and ends at 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Google is partnering with car companies to bring Android into the automative world
Posted By Jeff Belanger On January 7, 2014 @ 11:37 AM In Android | 1 Comment
A new group that has been named the Open Automotive Alliance [2] is looking to bring the Android OS to cars.
The members so far involved in this initiative include Google, Honda, Audi, GM, Nvidia, and Hyundai. They are working towards finding a way to have Android in the entertainment systems that the cars have and do so "in a way that is purpose built for cars."
The various car companies involved are definitely keen to join together with Android.
"Partnering with Google and the OAA on an ecosystem that spans across vehicles and handheld mobile devices furthers our mission to bring vehicles into our owners digital lives and their digital lives into their vehicles," Mary Chan, who is GM's President of the Global Connected Consumer unit, said. "We see huge opportunities for the Android platform paired with OnStar 4G LTE connectivity in future Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles."
Sundar Pichai, who is the SVP at Google for Android, Chrome & Apps added that "millions of people are already familiar with Android and use it everyday. The expansion of the Android platform into automotive will allow our industry partners to more easily integrate mobile technology into cars and offer drivers a familiar, seamless experience so they can focus on the road."
It will still be a little while before any of these cars come out with Android, with earliest predictions being at the end of 2014.
[via The Verge [3], Open Automotive Alliance [2], image via Robert Scoble's fl [4]ickr]
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Possible causes of cerebral palsy during pregnancy or birth
Factors during pregnancy and at birth, often interrelated, may increase or contribute to the chances that a baby is born with or will develop cerebral palsy (CP). It is estimated that about 80 out of 100 children with CP had a disruption in the normal development of parts of their brain during fetal growth.1 The exact cause of these disruptions is not known.
Birth trauma, in which a baby can be deprived of oxygen or sustain a brain injury, is a rare cause of CP. The exact cause-and-effect relationship between cerebral palsy and a difficult birth is often unknown. Sometimes a baby has an existing brain injury sustained during fetal growth that makes birth more difficult because of irregular postures or other problems. Often it is impossible to determine whether the brain injury or abnormality that results in CP occurred during fetal growth, a problematic birth, or a combination of factors.
There are several possible causes of CP during pregnancy or birth.
Genetic disorders
Babies born with certain genetic disorders or blood-clotting problems have an increased risk of cerebral palsy. Babies born to teen mothers or to mothers older than age 35 also have a higher risk for CP.
Exposure of the mother to harmful substances during pregnancy
Examples of harmful substances include radiation or certain medicines, such as thyroid hormone or estrogen. These and other substances may interfere with normal fetal development. A woman who drinks alcohol or uses illegal drugs during her pregnancy increases the chance that her baby will develop cerebral palsy.
Infections and health problems in the mother during pregnancy or birth
Infections such as rubella, cytomegalovirus infection (CMV), and toxoplasmosis in the mother, especially in the first few months of pregnancy, have been linked to the development of cerebral palsy. Chorioamnionitis, an infection that causes inflammation within the placenta, may also disrupt normal brain growth and lead to CP.2
Certain infections (such as strep infections) of the uterus or the vagina may pass to the baby during delivery. If these infections reach the baby's brain, CP may develop.
Other health problems in the mother during pregnancy, such as bleeding in the mother's uterus, having large amounts of protein in the urine (proteinuria), or having high sugar levels in the mother's blood are all examples of other problems that may be linked to a fetus developing CP.
Having a prolonged or difficult birth
A baby who has a prolonged or difficult birth may be deprived of oxygen, nutrients, or blood for a long enough period to sustain brain injury. For example, delivery of the placenta (afterbirth) before the baby can result in a baby losing the blood or oxygen supply from the mother too soon, which can result in CP.
Guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics help doctors find out whether a problem that happened during birth is serious enough to cause brain injury that may result in CP. These criteria include:3
- A blood sample, taken from the umbilical cord, that may indicate a baby was deprived of oxygen during birth.
- Moderate to severe swelling of the brain in babies born at 34 weeks or later.
- Other physical signs to indicate only spastic or dyskinetic types of CP are possible.
- Testing that has ruled out other conditions, such as trauma, blood clotting disorders, infections, or genetic disorders.
- Johnston MV (2007). Cerebral palsy section of Encephalopathies. In RM Kliegman et al., eds., Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 18th ed., pp. 2494–2496. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.
- Wu Y (2002). Systematic review of chorioamnionitis and cerebral palsy. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 8: 25–29.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics (2004). Neonatal encephalopathy and cerebral palsy: Executive summary. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 103(4): 780–781.
Last Updated: October 14, 2008
Author: Debby Golonka, MPH
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics & Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics


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FORT PIERCE — A 33-year-old man looking for work in the middle of the night pulled a rusty knife when a linen service company employee told him there were no jobs. He was quoted as saying, "Nobody want to mess with me," according to an arrest affidavit.
So did the guy get the job? He must have right? I mean who wouldn't want a guy that "nobody wants to mess with" on payroll. It's a dog eat dog world out there. Everybody competing for those foam dollars. It's my experience that nothing will swing the pendulum in your favor in the boardroom faster than pulling a knife. Like yeah I thought you'd see it my way. My only recommendation is that when you apply for the job you put the knife on the table from the get go. You don't wait till they tell you there are no jobs available before you make your move. Then it kind of seems like a threat. That maybe you're not a team player or something.


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Belfast Film Festival 2012, New Cinema
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Thirteen year old Jesse wants to be an artist, but believes that his mundane middle class Toronto life has left him unprepared. After reading a book on what it takes to be a "true-artist", he sets out looking for risk, ecstasy, wildness and women. Amy George is a microbudget independent drama about the time in a boy's life when he's at his least likeable.
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Kansas State seniors prepared for final home game
By ADAM SUDERMAN
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MANHATTAN -- Bill Snyder had kept a close eye on what he had built at Kansas State, even when he stepped away for a brief retirement. When he returned, he knew exactly what he wanted in players.
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MANHATTAN -- Bill Snyder had kept a close eye on what he had built at Kansas State, even when he stepped away for a brief retirement. When he returned, he knew exactly what he wanted in players.
Guys who fit the mold of his program since its foundation in the late 1980s -- hard-working, refusing to set limitations, willing to sacrifice for the greater good.
Those traits were personified in his first recruiting class, one that raised Kansas State back from mediocrity to the Fiesta Bowl last season. Many of those players will step on the field for their final home game when No. 22 Oklahoma visits on Saturday.
"They've been good young guys," Snyder said. "They made a wonderful contribution to the university, community and program. They're certainly guys that you miss, but by the same token, it's just a springboard into the rest of their lives and all the neat things they've got ahead."
Upon his second arrival into the program, Snyder referred to the program as being in a "state of flux." It needed continuity. The current senior class answered that call, taking the Wildcats to three straight bowl games with a four upcoming.
While they won't reach the 10-win plateau for a third straight season, they've managed to rebound from a 2-4 start to win four straight games, bringing Snyder some satisfaction.
"It starts with their values and principles and attitude toward how they prepare themselves," he said. "Their commitment to those things and the improvement that it would take to become a much better football team then they were. They invested in those things."
All that work during stifling summer months and cold winter days has left a profound impact on the seniors, many of whom began their careers as walk-ons or gray-shirts.
"They're the ones that turned this program back around," freshman fullback Glenn Gronkowski said. "Obviously when they got here, things weren't going too good. They helped turn this program back around and get it where it's going. They definitely mean a lot to us."
Ty Zimmerman perhaps best personifies the senior class.
He walked onto the program and paid his way through school his first semester as a freshman, but impressed Snyder enough that he quickly earned a spot in the starting lineup. He's now on the watch list for the Thorpe Award given to the nation's best defensive back.
Zimmerman, who hurt his right leg last Saturday against TCU, is questionable for Oklahoma, but he'll be among the seniors who get recognized prior to the opening kickoff.
He'll be joined by running back John Hubert, the school's fourth-leading rusher with more than 2,600 yards. Wide receivers Tramaine Thompson and Torell Miller, offensive linemen Cornelius Lucas, Tavon Rooks and Keenan Taylor, linebackers Tre Walker and Blake Slaughter, and defensive backs Kip Daily and Dorrian Roberts will also be among those playing their final home game.
Several of the underclassman pointed to those seniors as the reason that Kansas State managed to rebound from a disastrous start that included a stunning loss to North Dakota State. Their four straight wins have the Wildcats rolling into their game against the Sooners.
"We wanted to be another Big 12 championship team," senior punter Mark Krause said. "The thing you can count on with this group of guys that we've got graduating this year is never giving up. Leadership really stepped up whenever it had to."
After playing the Sooners, Kansas State finishes up with a game against rival Kansas, and then will await its bowl destination. It won't be the Fiesta Bowl, like last season, but it could be anywhere from the Holiday Bowl to the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl.
"I really haven't tried to think about it," Krause said of his final stretch as a Wildcat. "I'm trying to take it one game at a time and I'm excited that it's ramping up as it is."


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Dear Supporter, Pull out those Flipcams, Iphones, and other video devices. They are about to make history. Join activists nationwide placing s'more-tastic child labor consumer alert cards on Hershey chocolate bars in stores, videotaping the action, and sending it to friends. As if that isn't cool enough already, this action is one of the early uses of Quick Response (QR) codes for social justice actions! People who see the consumer alerts will be able to take action right away by reading the QR code with their smartphones. Take the action this week to set off the fireworks from one person to the next all summer! Check it out and get inspired! Awesome video of the people taking the Consumer Alert action across the country: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWP6q79ft4g How it's done:
Please note: As long as you are discreet, most stores will not notice that you are taking the action. If a store employee does approach you and objects to the consumer alert cards, you should agree not to place them, and use it as an opportunity to engage with the store manager about your concerns regarding child labor in chocolate. If the store asks you to leave the premises, it is their right to do so; please comply with their request. Optional: Bring along copies of the We Want More from Our S'mores photo posters to hold up in your video Don't have a videocamera? No prob. You can take the action without taping it. Making a video makes a bigger impact, though, because it gets the message out to thousands more people. If you haven't taken our s'mores action yet, by making Fair Trade s'mores, don't miss out! It's delicious! More information here: http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/cocoa/smoresproject.html Why take action? Global Exchange is one of the organizers of the Raise the Bar Hershey Campaign, which is asking Hershey to stop using chocolate tainted with child and forced labor and trafficking and use Fair Trade certified cocoa instead! Details here: http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/cocoa/raisethebarhershey.html Please forward this email broadly. *Make sure to include a description of the video and a link to the campaign website (www.RaiseTheBarHershey.org). Some "tags" you can use when posting on YouTube are: Hershey, Raise the Bar Hershey, child labor, forced labor, trafficking, cocoa, s'mores, Fair Trade. |
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Another quilt frame ???
I am on the bent to get things DONE, even if it's not with the original plan.
If you were at the 1st quilt retreat (5 years ago!!) you'll remember the quilt-as-you-go demonstration I shared with you all. I have a queen-sized sampler quilt that I removed 2 thirds of the batting on so I could do custom machine quilting on the center section. After I was done with that, I'd add another third of the batting back in and quilt that section. And finally add the last third.
Now I have a quilt frame with minimal working space. I am not able to custom quilt this quilt. I have decided to just do a pantograph and be DONE! Get it out of here and onto my bed.
Can I load the quilt as it is with only one third of the batting? Quilt that section and then add more batting? Because of limited throat space, it would make working on it easier, if it'll work. I'd still probably have to rotate the quilt to do the last section.
Can you post a picture of what you have at this point? I'm not sure I understand where the batting and backing is completed now.
Turning is easy - if you need some detailed instructions, I can email them to you.
I have read where people with shortarms like ours, quilt king size quilts in individual 2 or 3 sections on the frame, than join each section QAYG method. I don't know about lining up a pantograph this way, but an allover quilting design would definitely work.
Had you already quilted the sections in the QAYG?
I have put a few partially quilted quilts on the frame to complete the quilting by sewing extra muslin to the backing to attach, and floating the quilt.
It's not easy for me to take & upload pictures, but I'll see what I can do.
Here's a better explanation:
The top is complete with borders
The back is complete
The batting was complete
I layered all three and pinned the center section.
I then cut away the two outside thirds of batting. I have these waiting to put back in place as I quilt.
No quilting is done at this point. The center section of the top is pinned.
I think I can load it as is to the frame, attaching the backing to the leaders. I think I can then quilt the center section that's already pinned; unroll it to the first section, add the batting back in, and quilt the first section. Then I'd have to unload everything, rotate it 180 degrees, reload it, add the last section of batting and quilt the rest. I'll need to pick a quilt design carefully so something doesn't end upsidedown, or plan on free motion something-or-other.
Beverly~I quilt my twins & fulls sideways too, to make things fit the machine better. These that need doing though are queens so it wouldn't matter much.
I understand now - the sampler QAYG I did (UFO) - each block with sashing was quilted so the backing is not separate and I have all those seams to sew by hand.
Does it fit on your frame sideways? Is the problem the take-up roll not fitting under the arm reducing the amt of remaining quilting area?
If it does fit on the frame, I would replace the batting with one piece of batting & reuse the batting you cut on other projects & quilt as normal on the frame.
If it does not fit - how much too wide or long is it than your frame?
I would minimize the separate pcs of batting if possible.
I've decided in order to quilt any kind of design, I needed to learn to be comfortable turning 90 degrees. Everything I read says stabilizing (basting) the quilt is necessary to avoid distortion and puckers on the back. So far, I have quilted the entire quilt, then turned and quilted the areas I wanted a continuous design.
When I loaded an already pinned quilt, attaching the backing to the leaders, it was difficult to maintain the right tension on the top. I was also brand new-it was a charity quilt, but it was so much easier loading the pcs separately (correctly). You've been quilting a long time and have much more experience than I have, so you know what you are able to do.
The main problem (you pegged it) is that with a full piece of batting there isn't enough room in the throat of the machine to do the entire quilt. I'd have to work half the quilt then turn it to finish.
It will fit the entire frame, it's really just the issue of the take up space...
Normal short arm problem-
Solution-make it easier on yourself
Replace the batting so it is one piece & the correct size.
Sew muslin to the backing, if need be, to make it large enough to attach to the leaders.
Load the quilt like normal.
Quilt as far as you are can - I think you like pantos-
Flip the panto so it is facing the correct way after you turn the quilt - line up - do a fake pass w/ no thread in the machine just to make sure all is okay.
As much as you accomplish - this will done and on your bed by tomorrow night! :~)
An easy way I've read to turn quilts 180 degrees - I have not done this - and it takes 2 people - is - with the quilt still loaded & rolled / attached - remove the takeup bar and the backing bar off the frame - sliding it out from the arm of the machine- walk it out - reverse it -- repacing the take-up bar with the backing bar and vice versa. You need space to do this - Visualize this - if I had that space -maybe I'd have a bigger machine - but thought I would share with you if you had not heard of this method.
The other way is baste to stabilize - unroll - reverse - making sure it is centered & squared - reverse your panto - line up and finish quilting.
Personally, I prefer free hand - from the front - and your brain has to reverse!
I've never heard of moving the bars to flip a quilt. Interesting. Alas, I have no room to take the bars off like that.
Unfortunately, my machine/frame setup does not allow me to work from the front. I am forced to work from the back. But I've learned how to do pantos and free motion this way, so it works.... for now.
I will get that quilt out and on the frame next. Have to get a college quilt done before the 15th first. Will have to figure out the pattern I'm gonna use anyway.
Thanks for all your thoughts and visualizations... Nice to have someone else to kick ideas around with.
My pleasure! I am learning, so I read alot and continue to tackle something different with each quilt.
I agree, it is nice to have someone else's ideas occasional. Sometimes we can't "see the forest for the trees" in our own situations.
My frame is set up in a confined spot-I had to choose quilting from front or back - I did one quilt -a panto from the back and I was so tense! I choose to quilt from the front, but want to try pantos again from the back now that I am more familiar with the feel of my set up.


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Photo, above left: Pharmacists take inventory in preparation to help doctors and nurses treat up to two dozen walk-in patients. Right: Nurses from several area churches come straight from work to tend to patients at the Free Clinic. Below, Dr. Billy Burk is one of the clinic physicians. (Photos courtesy of Free Clinic of Rome, Ga.)
Rome, Ga. Volunteers attack homelessness on two fronts
By Major Frank Duracher
Southern Spirit staff
Two distinct volunteer groups have partnered with The Salvation Army in Rome, Ga., in an ongoing effort to provide comfort and sustenance to the homeless population of Floyd County.
Both the foot-washing ministry and the Free Clinic of Rome alternate services on Monday evenings, providing needed services to walk-ins and those staying at the Army's emergency shelter. Most of the guests are men, but women and children come to be fed and cared for by caring volunteers of both groups.
Elizabeth Wallace, a former nurse, read an Atlanta newspaper article about a foot clinic ministry and proposed the idea to her fellow congregation members at the First United Methodist Church of Rome. A partnership with The Salvation Army soon formed and is now in its fifth year of operation.
Wallace coordinates a group of about 20 volunteers who come to the Army's shelter on the first and third Mondays of the month. They help serve that evening's hot meal prepared by Army staff members and use the time to speak to the homeless guests while they eat.
"This gives us a chance to get to know more about them, and some we've gotten to know quite well," Wallace said. "We invite them to come to have their feet washed, and many do come to our five stations that provide privacy."
Students from Berry College belonging to HHOPE (Hunger & Homelessness Outreach Programs and Education) are very involved in the foot-washing ministry, as are volunteers from other churches throughout Rome.
"We give each person a pair of shoes, and a bag containing new socks and toiletries," Wallace said.
Photos, left (top): Gift bags containing new socks and hygiene products are decorated and filled by children in the Rome area. Middle: The 20 volunteers of the foot-washing ministry say that they wash the feet of guests as if they were performing the act for Jesus. Bottom: Volunteers prepare to serve hot meals to guests of the foot-washing ministry.
Not long after the foot-washing ministry began, a group of doctors formed the Free Clinic of Rome, Inc., a second partnership with The Salvation Army focusing on immediate medical care for the homeless. The group includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, lay volunteers and a social worker provided by the State of Georgia.
Steven Pruett, M.D., and a board of directors coordinate the service which operates on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Most medical volunteers are members of local churches, including First Methodist, First Presbyterian and St. Mary's Catholic.
The Free Clinic is a well-organized structure, with every component donated by the volunteers and their supporters. Manpower, equipment, supplies and prescription drugs are all provided by donation, with no line item cost at all to the Army.
The walk-in clinic provides the free service to patients, many of which are referred by the local hospital and the family practice clinic. Medical records are stringently kept on each patient, with confidentiality and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act) rules faithfully observed. The group's mission is to serve those who have no access to medical care or insurance.
"We see anywhere from four to 24 people on a given Monday night," Pruett said. "Some extreme cases involve hypertension and high blood sugar, which may involve EMS transportation to the hospital."
Most important, Pruett insists, is that each patient is treated with the utmost respect.
A free dental clinic has grown from this program, conducted by Dr. Randy Green with seven other dentists, sponsored by the Rome/Floyd County Dental Society and the Northwest Regional Health Department. Dr. Charles Roszel provides a specially-equipped van complete with two dental chairs and x-ray equipment. The dental team performs extractions only.
The foot-washing ministry and the clinic are partnerships with The Salvation Army that have proven to be valuable assets to the Rome community, as well as providing much-needed care from two fronts for the homeless.
"It is incredible for us to witness the good that is being done here every Monday night," said Captain Eileen Farrell, Rome corps officer. Both projects, she said, help fulfill the Lord's command to minister to people who need them most.


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Say Hi to Team BrewDog Birmingham
BrewDog bars are beacons of craft beer hope and hoppy glory. They are places to meet friends, make new friends and catch up with old, all while discovering your new favourite craft beer. This week, we hit up BrewDog Birmingham to meet the team, check out their menu and see what's been going on since the bar launched last year.
The Team
BrewDog Birmingham is headed up by Dan, supported by his crack team of craft beer evangelists, Bec, Jon, James and Mike. Here's the low down on Team BrewDog Brum:
Name: Dan
Job: Bar Manager (aka Head Honcho)
What's the craic? "The word "manager" can have many a meaning… I like to think I'm the older statesman of the group! I am a soldier and general, an administrator, a quality controller and occassional nudist...! Above all I am purveyor of fine goods and factual insight into the world of craft beer.
Jackhammer is my current favourite BrewDog beer, gotta love those hops! From our guest range, I'm loving Cali-Belgie. I'm also really into our beef brisket on the food menu right now, I love the mix of freshly ground coffee and cocoa that go into the rub… it's like seasoning on acid!"
Name: Mike Gee
Job: Assistant Manager
What's the craic?: "I've worked in a comic book shop, the UK's oldest working cinema, and as a BrewDog bar manager, and this has to be the best job I've ever landed. It rocks!
I generally take care of the bar and help Dan out with running the joint, I'm also your go-to guy for ad hoc projects such as my current campaign to get an arcade machine in the bar. Ask me at the bar for the petition form and a pen...
I'm a big homebrewer and I started and run the home brew club here at the bar. It's a lot of fun and we're in the middle of our second competition, which we're theming around Halloween!"
The Bar
The city of Birmingham doesn't quite have the same calibre of craft beer bars as some of our other regions, where there's a much clearer movement occurring. BrewDog Birmingham proves there's definitely a lot of craft beer lovers in the city though, and they're willing and eager to check out what new hoppy malty goodness is on offer! As Duty Manager James says;
"Brewdog Birmingham gives every customer the opportunity to taste a new beer every single week, when customers look at our draft and bottle selection in the bar the majority tell me they never knew so many different beers existed!"
And it seems like the city's likely to see a bit of a revolution on the horizon, according to Keyholder Jon;
"Our location is slightly off the beaten track but it seems we've started the ball rolling on the redevelopment of the area. There have already been a few new openings on the same street since we launched and a lot of our regulars are keen to see the area become a bit of a destination for craft beer in Birmingham."
So what about the beers? What's the team rocking from the boards? Bec, another of the bar's keyholders, reckons packaging makes a big difference
"Ballast Point's Sculpin is my favourite guest beer on right now. I just love its balance of apricot and lemon, with the perfect hoppy finish. I've been lucky enough to have it in bottles, in can and on draft in San Diego itself! I really enjoy any canned beer. I just love the juxtaposition of the stereotype of canned drinks against the wonder of craft beer. They make awesome picnic/takeaway beers which are the perfect vehicle to keep your beer as fresh, hoppy and environmentally friendly as possible (remember to recycle!)"
The Food
BrewDog Birmingham rocks some of the best burgers you're likely to see this side of Adam Richman. Choose from the Royale With Cheese, The Big Kahuna, The Los Pollos Hermanos, or The Don't Have a Cow, Man. All burgers are paired with beers, and there's a few extra items like a Classic Dog, Saint Pork Sarnie and the Cheese All That cheeseboard...can you see a theme yet?
The veggie option's not too shabby either! Check out the veg wrap (perfect for pairing with any of our beers, most of which are vegan-friendly!)
Have you been to BrewDog Birmingham? Let us know what you thought! Got another bar you'd like us to feature on the blog? Drop it in the comments.
You can find more details on our Birmingham bar here http://www.brewdog.com/bars/birmingham
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- Where's the rest of the staff? Trevor04.09.2013
- These guys know their stuff when it comes to beer! The food is top notch too. If this place was a little closer to me I'd be in there every night! Gutted I missed out on their recent 'brewed in the bar' Cherry in the Rye stout though - can you brew some more please? simoncarbon03.09.2013
- The food is great particularly the 5am saint pork. The staff are the best thing about the bar, John and Bec always happy to chat beer and recommend some of the more unusual bottled beers. Richm03.09.2013
- Great bar, great beer and positive enthusiastic staff. home brew club is something other bars should replicate. Once they have we could have inter-bar competitions! Alec03.09.2013
- Arcade machine! God no! Think of the noise, and while we're on the subject, turn the music down! Good beer though ;) Catch2303.09.2013
- Hi Ally - the address is 81-87 John Bright Street,
Birmingham, B1 1BL :)BrewDogSarah03.09.2013 - What is the address of the bar? Got a business trip in a few weeks, would like to swing by before my train home. Ally Sanderson03.09.2013
- YEAH! Birmingham! I can vouch for the veg wrap. Scrumptious. Brum Betty03.09.2013


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The analysis was attached as a fiscal note to his tax-cut plan, which was introduced in the Legislature on Wednesday.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Sean Parnell's oil tax proposal would cost the state $900 million next year, a new analysis shows.
The analysis was attached as a fiscal note to his tax-cut plan, which was introduced in the Legislature on Wednesday.
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It seems there was far more activism on the part of citizens back in the halcyon days of newsprint possibly ending with the onslaught of web-based media. In this age of blogs and web-based news we are inundated on a daily basis concerning ongoing scandals, but its either caused a case-hardening effect on the electorate or the massive dispensation of antidepressants have kicked in bigtime. It's been reported that as many as 80 million Americans are on such meds.
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