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ACCESS-FP is designed to complement the ACCESS Program through the promotion and scale up of postpartum family planning (PPFP) using community and clinic-based approaches
suitable for low-resource settings.
The ACCESS Program works to expand coverage, access and use of key maternal
and newborn health services across a continuum of care from the household to the hospital.
ACCESS-FP promotes the integration of family planning throughout this continuum of care to
ensure that information and services are provided in a coordinated, convenient manner. For
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There are multiple opportunities to
provide birth spacing and family planning information and services in the context of
maternal, infant and child health care services. These opportunities include antenatal
care, early postpartum and extended postpartum visits, as well as immunization and
well child care.
For HIV positive women—whether enrolled in a program aimed at the prevention
of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS or not—there are special needs for
counseling about exclusive breastfeeding and abrupt weaning that affect women's return
to fertility. Prevention programs have an additional need to provide ongoing care and
support to the mother and infant during the postpartum period, both to support exclusive
breastfeeding and for follow-up testing and treatment. ACCESS-FP, with its focus on the
extended postpartum period, works with these programs to build or strengthen postpartum
follow-up services for mother and infant.
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emergency care services, or come for postnatal services (which traditionally focus on the
infant) have the necessary information about birth spacing and family planning and services.
In light of the fact that most women in the developing world do not give
birth in health facilities, ACCESS-FP builds on any initial point of contact—either facility
or community-based—for linking follow-up PPFP services.
As with many programs
that work toward integrated services, it is sometimes necessary to test and adapt approaches
to ensure their viability. To accomplish this, ACCESS-FP collaborates with researchers to
design and document both educational messages and service approaches to integrate PPFP
into ongoing maternal, newborn, infant and child health services.
ACCESS-FP promotes and scales up
successful family planning practices through human resource management, standards-based
management and performance quality improvement mechanisms, and collaboration and
partnerships. These approaches empower communities to be active users of health care
and active participants in planning services.
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Pure Black Racing have a roster of riders, a schedule and are back in business.
It looked as if the hopes of New Zealand being able to have a team at the Tour de France in the next few years were over before Christmas when Pure Black Racing announced it would be unlikely they'd be able to continue, but after reaching an agreement with Bike NZ and a continuation of a sponsorship deal with Avanti Bikes, they'll be able to compete again this year, albeit in a scaled-down way.
The riders who are returning this year are Roman van Uden, Shem Rodger, Louis Crosby, James McCoy, Dan Barry, Taylor Gunman, Michael Torckler and James Williamson, while Deon Smith has moved up from the development team and Joe Cooper joins the squad as the only new member.
The team will leave for Asia later this week, with their first race being the prestigious Tour of Langkawi in Malaysia. They will spend three months racing in Asia, then there are plans to go to Europe and possibly North America before ending the year in Australia.
The team's business director, Greg Cross, says that Pure Black Racing's original goal that they'd one day be competing in the best races in the world is still alive.
"When you launch something with a vision, you have to continue with that vision," Cross said.
"Nothing in life is easy and the path from point A to point B is seldom what you expect it to be.
"There will always be bumps along the road. We've always been clear from the outset that we'd have to take the emerging talent we have and develop that into riders who are capable of competing at the highest level.
"We also knew that we'd have to build a business organisation and sponsorship base to support our ambitions.
"Last year, if you look at those two parts of the equation, the team had the opportunity to succeed in North America and they did just that.
"The tough part last year was that the world economy wasn't doing well and there were a lot of events in New Zealand that sucked up a lot of money.
"From our point of view, we continue to hold the original vision, but we also have to deal with the realities and practicalities of the environment which we all live in these days."
Once the team head off to Asia, Cross will look at funding to enable the team to be based in Europe for most of 2013. While road cycling is growing in Asia, for the team to get to the Tour de France, their only chance of making this a reality is if they're based in Europe.


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Facts have emerged on why the congress of the Nigeria Premier League dissolved the Chief Victor Baribote-led board even after the chairman had unceremoniously stepped aside.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, a member of the NPL congress and General Manager of ABS FC Alloy Chukwuemeka said Chief Baribote was 'a driver of a bad vehicle'.
The former Yobe Desert Stars media chief argued that the purported stepping aside of Baribote as the league boss could not guarantee their stay because if a vehicle is bad, changing just the driver alone cannot make a journey smooth rather it is advisable to overhaul it or better still change to a new vehicle entirely to have a smooth movement.
He stressed further that the Congress identified maladministration, financial rascality as well as lack of transparency and goodwill to attract sponsorship as some of the ills of the former board.
Chukwuemeka, however, restated that their removal was not to witch hunt them rather it was done in the best interest of the league system even as he urged them to accept it in good faith as a sacrifice for our nation's football to grow.
Way forward
On the Way Forward, the SWAN head of Information and Strategy said the entire league system would be redefined, refined and reorganized in collaboration with all stakeholders to address the salient issues like lack of sponsorship, poor officiating, indemnities of officials. insecurity at venues, players welfare etc.
"You are aware that the Congress proposed February 16 as kick off date for the new season, that will allow us to observe the Nation Cup while the secretariat will also have ample time to tidy all registration formalities, the draws as well as other pre-season activities, he said.
"Most importantly the expected interim board will use the opportunity to identify and collaborate with all relevant stakeholders in the league like the govt, NFF, clubs, referees, security agents, players union etc in order to partner together to ensure synergy of efforts which will help them in building the capacity to tackle the identified problems," Chukwuemeka concluded.
He called on Nigerians to be patient as this revolution in the league system is expected to take our football to an enviable height.


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Experts at Apple security company Intego, which has a large Seattle office, say Macs are more vulnerable to cyber attacks than ever before. Courtesy of Apple
Think your Apple computer or device is safe from cyber attacks simply because it's a Mac? Apple anti-virus and security company Intego's CEO Jeff Erwin and Senior Security Analyst Lysa Myers want you to think again.
Intego has been in the Mac security space for 12 years and its experts agree that the way computers are attacked is changing. Now it doesn't matter as much what platform you use; you can still be vulnerable to malware and other systems that collect and use personal information. And with more and more personal devices connected to business networks, companies' vulnerability has increased significantly.
Erwin and Myers took a few minutes to share their thoughts on Mac security. (Enjoy the excerpt of their Q&A below.)
Plenty of people buy Macs because they're supposedly safer from malware and viruses. Is that still true? Do you think it will always be true?
Erwin: Windows has been attacked for 25 years now, so there's a lot more out there attacking it. But there's a lot more malicious software written for Mac now than ever before. Microsoft has had 25 years to create protections. The Mac is as vulnerable as a Windows machine; the only thing making them safer is that there's fewer of them out there. But when Apple itself gets hacked internally, the bloom's off the rose here. People on Macs aren't feeling as smug as they used to.
What kinds of attacks do you see on Macs and how are they different than attacks on PCs?
Erwin: Attacks on PCs are more virus-oriented, if you define "virus" as malicious code that tries to worm its way in. Tens of thousands of viruses for Windows machines are released into the wild every day, so Windows vendors have developed automated detection systems. But that same automation really doesn't exist for Macs.
Emily Parkhurst covers the technology industry for the Puget Sound Business Journal/TechFlash.
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By Jonathan Feigen | December 1, 2011 | Updated: December 1, 2011 10:12pm
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While weighing offers from four teams, Rockets center Chuck Hayes' agent said Hayes' preference remains to return to the Rockets, his only team in his six NBA seasons.
Hayes has received offered from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors, agent Calvin Andrews said. Andrews has also spoken with Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, though not about a specific offer. Hayes turned down an extension offer from the Rockets last June worth roughly $2.5 million per season and Andrews said offers have exceeded that.
"I think we'll probably make the decision without taking visits (beginning Dec. 9)," Andrews said. "I think the Rockets are the priority. I think it comes down to what makes sense economically, what makes sense basketball wise to him. He just wants to make sure he gets the right situation, whether it is quicker or longer. I don't have a package from the Rockets, yet."
Hayes, the shortest starting center in league history at 6-foot-6, averaged 7.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists, all career bests, last season.


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Obama proposal would make 5 million more eligible for OT
Salaried workers who earn nearly $1,000 per week would become eligible for overtime pay under a proposal President Barack Obama.
Fairfax County teachers protest budget cuts, fight for promised raises
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Propelled by a soaring stock market, the median pay package for a CEO rose above eight figures for the first time last year.
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Six Flags America wants exemption from new Prince George's minimum wage
Prince George's County will have a minimum wage of $11.50 per hour by the year 2017, but if the county's amusement park has its way, it won't have to comply with the new regulations.
National minimum wage increase could hurt jobs, business owners say
The Economic Policy Institute, a non-partisan economic analysis agency, says that boosting the minimum wage nationally could mean higher pay for 4.6 million workers, but only 2.6 million would be those who currently earn minimum wage.
Federal worker pay raise goes into effect Wednesday
The Washington Post reports that a 1 percent raise for all federal workers kicked in on New Year's Day, ending a pay freeze that dated back to the era just after the recession.
State minimum wages vary across United States
Washington is joined by 19 states across America that already offers a minimum wage that's higher than the federal $7.25 wage, but Vincent Orange is rallying support to raise it to $11.50 citywide.
D.C. minimum wage would go up to $11.50/hour under Vincent Orange's proposal
D.C. Councilmember Vincent Orange says he's building consensus for the District of Columbia to approve a minimum wage of $11.50 an hour, which would be one of the nation's highest.
Department of Homeland Security to investigate overtime abuse allegations
The review comes after employees at the department were accused of spending millions of taxpayer dollars on undue overtime.
Federal worker pay raise goes into effect Jan. 1
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Safadi met with Mikati to discuss legalizing overspending.
BEIRUT: The Cabinet looks set to pass a draft law to legalize extra-budgetary spending during its session Thursday, removing a major obstacle that has hindered the government's work for several months, said sources close to Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
Speaking to The Daily Star, the sources voiced confidence that the ministers would approve a draft law to allow the issuing of treasury loans until the end of the year following an agreement by parties in Cabinet.
The sources said that ministers from Walid Jumblatt's Progressive Socialist Party would endorse the draft law in Parliament, giving it the necessary votes to pass in case it is opposed by March 14 MPs.
Speaking to The Daily Star after meeting Mikati, Social Affairs Minister Wael Abu Faour, from the PSP, confirmed that an agreement on spending had been reached.
The agreement is part of a compromise to revitalize the work of the Cabinet reached by March 8 ministers, Mikati and Sleiman during separate talks Monday. Besides state spending, the compromise will see the Cabinet take measures to maintain security and make long-awaited administrative appointments, according to a political source familiar with the talks.
A series of security incidents in the north and in Beirut have shaken the country in recent weeks. Fourteen were killed over the weekend in armed clashes between supporters and opponents of Syria's President Bashar Assad in the northern city of Tripoli.
Sources from the parliamentary majority said that the Cabinet needs to make clear progress on backlogged issues before the National Dialogue session called for by President Michel Sleiman convenes next week, citing Speaker Nabih Berri's frustration over lack of progress in the Cabinet, which he had fully supported earlier.
The same sources, however, did not rule out the possibility that the agreement might not materialize by Thursday, adding that in this case, the Cabinet would fall into a "coma."
But Free Patriotic Movement leader Michel Aoun voiced optimism Tuesday that the agreement would take place.
"We launched an initiative ... which is being worked out right now and I think it will lead to a [positive] result," Aoun said after the weekly meeting of his Change and Reform Parliamentary bloc at his residence in Rabieh.
"We are now holding discussions to reach a solution. We hope there will be a happy ending."
Aoun said that Cabinet must show that it is capable. "If it was unable to maintain security and implement development projects, then there would be no need for it."
But contrary to the agreement, Finance Minister Mohammad Safadi said after a brief meeting with Mikati at the Grand Serail that legalizing spending above the budget ceiling of 2005 should take place through Parliament's approval of a LL 3.5 trillion advance payment for the Finance Ministry.
Safadi's proposal was rejected in a previous Cabinet session by ministers from the Free Patriotic Movement, Amal, Hezbollah, Syrian Social Nationalist Party and Sports and Youth Minister Faisal Karami, who argued then that the president should instead sign a draft law to legalize L.L. 8.9 trillion of spending in 2011 and 2012 exceeding the budget ceiling of 2005. But Sleiman refuses to sign the draft law, arguing that it was unconstitutional.
In February, PSP MPs and lawmakers from the March 14 coalition objected to the draft law when it was proposed in Parliament, prompting Berri to adjourn the session.
Sources close to Mikati told The Daily Star that Safadi has the right to put forward any proposals he finds appropriate to legalize spending during Thursday's Cabinet session. However, the sources continued, the Cabinet will have the final say.
A sign of the compromise appeared Tuesday, as progress was made in appointments, with Sleiman signing a decree appointing five judges to the Higher Judicial Council. The tenure of the current members ended Tuesday.
Mikati had signed the decree Monday, and sources at the prime minister's office said that this step paves the way for appointing the head of the HJC.
Ministers have failed to agree on a candidate to lead the council, and the post has been vacant for over a year following the retirement of Judge Ghaleb Ghanem.
The question of a successor has put Sleiman and Aoun at loggerheads as each has their own favorite.
The appointed judges are Jospeh Samaha, Marie Denise al-Meouchi, Rida Raad, Oussama al-Lahham, and Mirna Bayda. According to the decree, Bayda will hold the position of the council's secretary.
Last month, Lebanon's Appeals Courts elected Judges Antoine Daher and Suhair Harakeh to the council.
In addition to the head of the council, General Prosecutor Said Mirza and the head of the Judicial Inspection Department Judge Akram Baasiri are permanent members on the Higher Judicial Council. Mirza will retire on July 30, and the Cabinet has to appoint a successor.
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As a gesture for a peaceful settlement of the Casamance conflict the leader of the Movement of Democratic Forces in Casamance, (MFDC) Salifu Sadio, has 4 days before the first anniversary of the capture of the 8 Senegalese troops by the movement, decided to release them through the Gambia government in the presence of representatives of the International Red Cross Society and other ambassadors.
According to GRTS, the men were picked up by a delegation of Government officials, despatched to Casamance by President Jammeh and Dr. Njogu Bah who headed the delegation comprising diplomats read the statement.
This news was broadcast over state owned Gambia Radio and Television Services during the 8pm news yesterday December 9.
At the ceremony, the Minister of the Interior, Minister of Presidential Affairs, the Gambia Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the MFDC officials and dignitaries of foreign governments were present.
Salif Sadio himself read out a statement in French which was later read out in English by Minister Njogu Bah, Head of the Civil Service and Minister of Presidential Affairs. The statement he read during the handing over ceremony of these soldiers spelt out among other things that, "this gesture is a way of finding a solution to the conflict through peaceful means, to the calamity which we have been a victim of."
It indicated that today's world, it is not what it used to be and that the war in Casamance would not have lasted more than 30 years. He added that all the people of the world have the right to liberty and said the people of Casamance should not be an exception.
According to the rebel leader's statement read by Minister Njogu Bah, they expect that if the region of Casamance had an abundance of petrol or it had been a country producing diamonds, gold or uranium, the world would have been more associated with the problem of Casamance, but that, that has not been put into consideration which the statement said is regrettable.
"Since 1982 until today, the people of Casamance have suffered from crimes perpetrated by the Senegalese army", said the statement read by Njogu Bah. It pointed out that they should have been a Republican army or professional army that would provide security to the population of Casamance.
"The massive presence of Senegalese troops in Casamance is being justified as the mission of providing security for the population of Casamance", the statement reads. But it added that the people of Casamance have been used to lots of crimes perpetrated by these soldiers.
The statement of the MFDC leader concluded that it is important and relevant for the international community to get together and assist them in finding a definitive end to the suffering of their people, rather than continuing to be silent on this matter, the statement ends.
Editor's NoteForoyaa did not see any representative of the Senegalese Government or hear any speech from them. We will monitor how the Government of Senegal would react to this gesture and inform the readers accordingly. Foroyaa is however wondering why the Government would arrest and detain people like Baba Leigh for more than 72 hours while playing a mediation role to bring about peace in Casamance. The promotion of peace should be across the board.


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We have heard of rail passengers being delayed by the wrong kind of snow or leaves on the line - now a train has been brought to a standstill by a pigeon. read more
Motorist is seriously hurt
A motorist was in a serious condition tonight after being rescued from wreckage by firefighters, following a three-car collision near Banbury. read more
Teenager jailed for attempted robbery
A teenager has been jailed for two years after admitting attempted robbery and intimidating a witness. read more
Sex attacker jailed indefinitely
A man who subjected a 15-year-old girl to a "terrible ordeal" by grabbing her in an Oxford alleyway and trying to pull her skirt down has been jailed indefinitely. read more
No pride
What a disappointment that our council staff have to spend so much time, money and energy cleaning up graffiti (Oxford Mail, October 27). read more
Roadworks to slow down A34
A speed limit of 40 to 50mph will be in force on the A34 Oxford western bypass while an ageing viaduct is replaced. read more
Time to move on
With reference to the recent correspondence about Waterstock Golf Course, it is thought provoking that there has not been one letter agreeing with Oxfordshire County Council or Waterstock Parish Meeting in pursuing Wyatt Brothers through the court. read more
Ready for light fantastic
Thousands of people are expected to head to South Park in Oxford tomorrow evening for the annual Round Table fireworks display. read more
Rape prompts more patrols
Police are talking to villagers in Great Milton tonight as the hunt continued for a man who raped a teenager in a graveyard. read more
Pressure grows for 20mph speed limits
Campaigners who want to see speed limits in streets across Oxford lowered to 20mph are to meet council bosses on Monday. read more
A town for all sex offenders
You report how a mother was fighting for justice for her five-year-old daughter, who was sexually assaulted on a local estate (Oxford Mail, October 12). read more
Wednesday is D-day for Jim
No decision on Jim Smith's future as Oxford United manager is expected before the middle of next week. read more
Aladdin lights up panto stage
This year's Oxford Playhouse panto will be the family favourite Aladdin. read more
Heroes of the flood
Heroes of the July floods from the Red Cross have been presented with awards to honour their efforts. read more
Inquest backlog almost cleared
Coroners have almost cleared the backlog of military inquests that forced Oxfordshire families to endure the longest waits in the country to find out how their loved ones died. read more
Jim White @ The Carling Academy
"I'm handcuffed to a fence in Mississippi. My girlfriend blows a boozy goodbye kiss. I see flying squirrels and nightmares of stigmata... Everything is peaches but the cream." read more
The Hoosiers @ The Carling Academy
The gig started badly with some of the band tripping on to the stage. read more
School's formula for success
Youngsters at a Cowley school are setting their sights on Formula 1 racing - on a miniature scale. read more
Sort out our mail, poste haste
Residents who claim they have had just three mail deliveries since the beginning of October are demanding to know why. read more
Desmond Morris joins Jericho protest
Celebrity zoologist Desmond Morris has added his voice to the protest against plans to destroy an Oxford boatyard. read more
Police make sure it's not a fright night
Police have described a major operation to target Halloween yobs in Oxford as a success. read more
Arctic Role
An Oxfordshire support team is playing a crucial role in a major international project to predict when the North Pole ice cap will disappear. read more
KICK-BOXING: Merrett misses out
Young Joshua Merrett's first light continuous kickboxing title fight ended in disappointment with defeat at Bracknell. read more
KIUNG FU: Caple lands title double
Stuart Capel bagged a brace of gold medals as the FWC Oxford Club hosted a special national competition to celebrate 30 years of FWC Kung Fu in the UK. read more
SWIMMING: Veterans in gold bonanza for City
City of Oxford came away with an impressive haul of gold medals from the ASA National Masters Championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield. read more
SNOOKER: Strugglers end Witney's record
Witney A's title hopes were dented as they lost their 100 per cent record in the Gentworks Oxford & District League, writes DAVID WHITE. read more
FOOTBALL: Donation kicks off ground appeal
A £60,000 appeal to celebrate a football club's centenary has been kicked off with a £1,000 donation from a local businessman. read more
BOXING: Ruthless Reed into last four
Berinsfield bantamweight Danny Reed blasted his way through to the semi-finals of this year's ABA Novice Junior Championships by stopping Essex rival Richard Haynes inside two rounds. read more
FOOTBALL: Marchbank scales the heights
Former Spartan Rangers footballer Bob Marchbank raised more than £1,100 towards the club's appeal for Guide Dogs for the Blind. read more
BILLIARDS: New Club stretch lead at the top
New Club increased their lead at the top of Division 1 to three points after a 2-1 victory at Fieldside in the Oxford & District League. read more
Farmers fear ban on adverts
A clampdown on flyposting could hit farmers' markets. read more
Climbers scale the three highest peaks
A team from Witney who scaled the three highest peaks in England, Wales and Scotland in challenging conditions raised £8,000 for charities. read more
CHESS: Magdalen lads keep rivals in check
Youngsters from Magdalen College Junior School, Oxford, added to their trophy tally this season with a double success at the Aldro Schools Tournament. read more
GYMNASTICS: Thame trio's silver glory
Three gymnasts, from a Thame-based club, won silver medals for Great Britain at the European Acrobatic Championships in Holland. read more
GYMNASTICS: Hanna steals the show in Cherwell medal haul
Cherwell brought home an impressive haul of medals from the Oxfordshire Invidividual apparatus final, held at the Phoenix Gym in Maidenhead. read more
ICE HOCKEY: Scaife a doubt for crunch clash
Will Skaife faces a late fitness test as Oxford City Stars visit Peterborough Islanders in English National League South Division A tomorrow. read more
CRICKET: Loyal Ann's 50 not out
Ann Price has just completed a remarkable 50-years service to Great Milton Cricket Club - and she has no plans to stop now. read more
CRICKET: Champions are off to flier
Reigning champions Sandford St Martin made an impressive start to the defence of their Oxfordshire Indoor League title with two convincing victories at Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre. read more
CRICKET: Jennings destroys Preston
Jamie Jennings bagged a four-wicket haul for Marston St Lawrence as they beat Preston Capes A by 19 runs in Division 3 of the Banbury Indoor League. read more
TABLE TENNIS: Bicester lord it over Nuffield
Tony Gorman and Arun Jogi both scored their first maximums of the season as Bicester A mauled Lord Nuffield B 8-2 in Division 1 of the Oxford & District League. read more
GREYHOUNDS: Oxford get their numbers wrong
In more than 30 years of covering greyhound racing, I have never seen two dogs with the same trap number in a race. read more
ANGLING: Linear's Oxlease closed
Richworth Linear Fisheries, one of the top carp fisheries in the country, are closing one of their lakes at Stanton Harcourt, Oxlease, writesAndy Webber. read more
BMW boss jailed for lying to police and speeding
BMW's UK finance director has been jailed for six weeks for lying to police after being clocked at 101mph on Oxford's Eastern by-pass. read more
ANGLING: Hawkins top in league opener
The first match in the Oxford Carp Winter League kicked off on Sunday at Drayton Leasure with almost a full house of 18 anglers taking part. read more
ANGLING: Chris has holiday to remember
Headington pleasure angler Chris Luckett flew over to the Canary Islands for a holiday and decided to have a day's boat fishing. read more
making an exhibition of ourselves
Last week was an important milestone for the theatre – we held our first proper exhibition. For those who know Pegasus, you're probably wondering how we managed to achieve this feat without an exhibition space! Entitled Offstage, this exhibition by photographer David Fisher took place on stage! It marked the end of a year in residence for David in which he attempted to capture the behind the scenes working of Pegasus combined with images that he'd taken of productions here over the course of the last 5 years. read more
Car crash victim named
The woman who died in a car crash outside a village near Wantage earlier this week has been identified. read more
Driver treated after smash
One driver was taken to hospital suffering from a serious leg injury last night following a head-on collision on the A4130 between Didcot and Wallingford. read more
Scary stuff
Our first Halloween went off reasonably well. read more
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Interested in the potential of urban agriculture? A recent study by the Turner Environmental Law Clinic at the Emory University School of Law offers an in-depth look at urban agriculture programs in various cities around the United States, and is a great template for people hoping to expand urban farming in their area. The study, also sponsored by Georgia Organics, is one of the most comprehensive studies of urban farming policies across the country. Some of the cities mentioned in the report have been quick to find ways to help urban agriculture thrive in the city, while others are still struggling to identify the best ways to encourage the growth of urban farming. This wide variety of conditions in different cities demonstrates that there is no single best policy to encourage urban agriculture, but rather each city needs to develop its own policy based on its own needs.
One example of a city where urban agriculture is well-established is Portland, Oregon. In 1975, the Portland Department of Parks and Recreation started the Community Garden Program (CGP). Through this program, farmers can rent land and receive the materials necessary to start their own garden. Another program by the Portland Department of Parks and Recreation is called Produce for the People. This program "…links community gardens with local emergency food agencies to provide individuals and families in need with fresh, healthy, local produce." It has helped to donate over 25 tons of fresh produce to emergency food providers since 1995.
Even with well-established and popular program like Portland's, the city is looking for ways to expand and improve its urban farming practices. For example, Portland's Urban Food Zoning Code Update Project Advisory Group (PAG) is revising its zoning code to address community gardens, farmers' markets, and urban food production. Another issue the PAG is considering is how to best expand urban farming to the widest area possible without disturbing businesses or neighbors. Now that issues like these have been identified, the next step for the PAG is to publish the Urban Food Zoning Code Concept Report, which will identify issues and possible solutions to these problems.
Baltimore has also been making great progress in urban agriculture. Maryland has adopted initiatives to promote urban farming throughout the state, including a 2010 bill allowing the counties and the independent city of Baltimore to put in place an Urban Agriculture Tax Credit for property used for urban agriculture. Before this, in 2008, the city government created an Office of Sustainability. This Office aims to enhance the local food system by increasing the amount of land used for urban agriculture, developing an urban agriculture plan, increasing demand for local foods in schools and other places, and enacting the Baltimore Food Policy Task Force's recommendations for food policy.
Currently, Baltimore's zoning code allows only for "nurseries" and "truck gardens," as well as agriculturally-related retail such as farmers' markets, garden supply centers, and garden stores. But in April 2010, Baltimore's City Planning Department proposed a new version of the zoning code to simplify the existing code, and to protect open space and community gardens. This zoning code has yet to be approved, but community gardens are thriving in Baltimore, partly due to the city's willingness to sell vacant lots to community groups. Many of the city's vacant lots are being turned into community gardens, a trend that will accelerate if the proposed zoning code is approved.
Detroit was unique among the cities surveyed in that it did not permit urban agriculture in the city, due to the Michigan Right to Farm Act (RTFA). The state of Michigan passed this law in 1981 to protect rural farmers from nuisance complaints by neighbors moving into rural areas. To prevent local governments from enacting ordinances to restrict farming methods that may be considered a nuisance, the RTFA prohibits any government lower than the state from passing any codes, ordinances, etc. that conflict with the provisions in the Act. This has the side effect of prohibiting cities like Detroit from formally recognizing urban agriculture as an allowable activity. However, in 2010, officials in Detroit proposed a City Planning Commission draft report that would allow urban agriculture in the city. This has yet to be approved.
Despite the lack of provisions allowing for organic farming, several urban farms operate successfully in Detroit and have contributed to the greening of that city. One such farm is the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network, which aims to address the issues about food security and food justice in the city, and which owns a seven-acre farm called D-Town Farm. Another is the Garden Resource Program Collaborative, which provides "resources, support and community connections to families, schools and community gardens throughout Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park." Hantz Farms is a for-profit Detroit urban farming project that is still in the planning stages and aims to become the world's largest urban farm.
This report shows that the urban farming movement is growing rapidly throughout the USA and will continue to grow as more people become aware of the benefits of growing and eating local foods. The Georgia Organics report provides an overview of 16 US cities and is extremely user-friendly, containing extensive links, resources, and specific legislative case studies of great value for urban farming advocates across the country.


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Founded in late 2008, the key mission of ThinkGeoEnergy.com is to be the most reliable, one-stop source for independent and objective geothermal industry news and business information. ThinkGeoEnergy also acts as a geothermal energy focused advisory firm working for corporate clients on strategic, marketing and corporate finance related activities within the geothermal energy sector but also for clients that want to enter that market. Details via "Services".
ThinkGeoEnergy.com was created to provide a place to post industry news, e.g. deals, project and international development, the site has established itself as the leading website for news focused on the geothermal power and large scale direct industry. The site has seen a transformation with the launch of the new re-designed website in September 2012, that introduced the Geothermal Business & Supplier Directory, the Geothermal Power Plants Map & Directory and additional services offered to international clients.
In May 2012, ThinkGeoEnergy started PiensaEnGeotermia, a Spanish language sister site at www.piensageotermia.com, to meet the demand for geothermal material and news in Spanish. This way we have extend our reach and do our part to serve a growing Latin American geothermal energy market.
In September 2013, ThinkGeoEnergy launched the Think GEOENERGY Magazine, a bi-annual paper publication. Details at: magazine.thinkgeoenergy.com
Additional elements to the site's offerings are planned., including a print version of ThinkGeoEnergy in magazine format.
Alexander Richter founded ThinkGeoEnergy in late 2008. He is a Director on the Board of the International Geothermal Association (IGA) for the term of 2013-2016. He is also Director-at-Large on the Board of the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA), and has been a spokesperson for geothermal energy at many of the major geothermal and renewable energy events internationally. Previously he was a founding member of the first and only geothermal energy focused investment banking team at Icelandic bank Glitnir (now Íslandsbanki). There he was leading the team's research efforts and worked on business development with clients globally from 2005 to 2011. He has been a spokesperson for geothermal energy at many of the major geothermal and renewable energy events internationally. Alex is based in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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Ágústa Ýr Thorbergsdóttir joined ThinkGeoEnergy in October 2013, as Senior Consultant. She has a strong background in international funding and strategic work with European agencies. She worked over ten years at the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) as a Senior Country Officer in the Financial Mechanism Office. She is working with ThinkGeoEnergy on consultancy and business development internationally for clients in the global geothermal energy industry.
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Advertising on Think GeoEnergy is of course not only important but necessary for us as being present on this major platform where all participants in the Geothermal Industry are brought together will offer us interesting and promising contacts to bring our own Geothermal Business strictly forward.", Jörg Uhde, Head of Geothermal, Axpo AG, Switzerland
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Bones OMG Moments From Season 8, Episode 15: "The Shot in the Dark"
We finally get to see a different side to Brennan (Emily Deschanel) in Bones Season 8, Episode 15, "The Shot in the Dark" — her insides! But seriously, the logical doc also seemed to crossover to a spiritual netherworld where she dressed in goth-y clothing and drank tea with her dead mom. Here are our biggest OMG moments from the life-or-death episode.
Brennan nearly dies a bunch of times
First, Brennan is gunned down by a mysterious stranger who shot her with a strange weapon that made a "patoo" sound — all while she was wearing those awkward magnifying glasses. Her heart stopped twice. Then she had a reaction to some blood and almost headed for that strange white light again. Finally, she underwent voluntary surgery — which was actually the least risky part of the episode for her.
The killer comes up with a brilliant plan — almost
Blood bullet! It was almost crazy enough to work. Dr. David Batuhan — head of antiquities — decided to take Brennan out in a way only she could solve. The murderer used liquid nitrogen to create a blood bullet, which would presumably leave no trace once it entered her body. Unfortunately, he used his own hemoglobin to create the disappearing bullet, and surgeons were able to extract the evidence from the still-living Brennan. Guess Batuhan had never heard of all of Dr. Jack Hodgins's brilliant work.
Brennan's heaven
Apparently, Brennan's idea of heaven is being trapped in her childhood home with her deceased mother — who still has to go to work everyday? Though she tried to explain it away, Brennan eventually admitted to Seeley Booth that maybe she really did see and talk to her mother in some sort inexplicable way.


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Website of the day: Scroll Down to Riker
Cyber Monday. Just what we all need after Back Friday.
It's all a bit much, isn't it? Yet more pressure to hit the shops or fill your online baskets with more stuff that the retailers are flinging at everybody at ridiculous knockdown prices.
Yes, there are bargains to be had. But it's all a bit of a frenzy, isn't it?
If you agree, then we know just the person to restore some order. A cool head in times of crisis. Somebody who can restore the equilibrium to the cosmos.
We are talking, of course, about Commander William Riker, from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
At scrolldowntoriker.com we get his inspirational words first-hand. Simply scroll down (the clue's in the name) to received a pearl of wisdom from the smooth-talking galactic lothario.
If the stresses and strains of all this frantic cyber shopping is getting too much, we reckon this could be a good antidote.


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More Preparations for Quilt Market
In preparing for my first Market experience, and promoting Modern Basics, I've got a few things to get together this week!
Monday afternoon I picked up my quilts that had been hanging at Seasons of Home last month. Then yesterday I added all the labels and sewed two sleeves, for the quilt that will be hanging in Martingale's booth (#1200). I'll finish the hand-stitching over the course of the next few evenings. I even packed the ready quilts into suitcases, so I don't have to refold, or take the time to do it later! Why do it later, when I can do it now?
If you will be at Market my scheduled events include:
Thursday Schoolhouse – 4:20pm
Saturday Book Signing – 10:00am
Sunday Book Signing – 10:00am
Beyond that…tweet … Read More »
Question for Quilters/Sewists
Hi friends! I was working on a different project yesterday, and realized that some of my favorite posts are the ones that I asked a question, and you answered! So I decided it's time for another question.
As a quilter or sewist, is there something that you would like to better learn, or gain confidence in?
Personally, I would love to be more confident with applique. I've done a bit of applique, but tend to put it off as long as possible. I always admire these quilts –
when I see them on flickr (click the pic to see credits), or at quilt shows. I would love to make one, just need to take on a long term applique project! I don't even have the book yet…Aunt Millie's Garden I guess I should move it up the list!
Honestly, I … Read More »
Couch Pillows – a la Amy
Amy Butler that is! I have had scraps from my roman shade project waiting for pillows, just no pillow forms. So I waited. The kids and I ran an errand for Joe first thing this morning and when finished went to Wal-mart since we were already out – I don't go often.
I found 2 nice 18″ pillow form on sale – and snatched them up! After finally getting home, and convincing the boy to at least rest in his bed… I took an hour to whip these up.
Nothing fancy, but functional and cute! They have an envelope back so I can wash as needed too.
What have you been up to today?
Can we say leftovers for dinner?
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The Finer Things
A couple months back, I decided to try some new thread and the recommended needles. I had been having trouble with tension in my machine and the obvious lint build up was part of the problem. I spent a little bit more than I usually do, but I believe the payoff is huge! My machine has been happier!
And so, here are a few of the finer things I have enjoyed using while sewing lately :)
So Fine Thread &Topstitching Needles by Superior Threads — The needles seem to stay sharp longer than other brands.Famore Scissors – the tip is tiny, helps to get threads from the tiniest spaces.Patchwork Pins – so tiny and fine, no visible holes left in the fabric after pinning.Selvage Pin Cushion – it stays where I put it while pushing pins in as I sew.
The next thing I need … Read More »
Madison Bag & a Big Birthday
It's been such a full week! Thanks so much for your response to my first pattern, and the Blogger's Quilt Festival! In the mean time, I finished my Madison Bag for myself – and almost forgot to show you.
I love the finished product! Getting there, was a little sketchy, but the size and shape are so right.
The construction methods were a little frustrating. This is how I had to maneuver the machine to be able to attach the handles….I plan to try another pattern and see how more recent instructions finish the bag. I wouldn't suggest this pattern for a first time bag maker, but it's so cute. Don't you think!?Today is Ella's birthday – she's 10. 10! My first baby, now 10! She's been counting down for the last three months, not one second letting us forget that she … Read More »
Roman Shade Recap
I had a couple of requests for a roman shade tutorial – I'm flattered, but not planning another window treatment anytime soon! I thought I would instead retrace my steps, of videos and tutorials that I found in my own quest to understand roman shades.
There are lots more videos and information about roman shades on youtube – I encourage you to keep watching until you find what makes it click for you.
Martha also has a tutorial for roman shades that may be helpful.
As I mentioned before I got my hardware on etsy at I Get the Window. The cord lock includes instructions – just make sure that you follow them, and thread it correctly. That's where I had a little trouble…
The wall color is Jamaican Blue by Behr, and we love the bright color!
I hope that this helps some of you wanting … Read More »
Roman Shades Complete
Checking this project off my list feels SO good!
Our lamp is still trying to find the right home, since rearranging everything. We did have a table lamp, but, one little boy accidentally trashed the shade….
Fabrics are Amy Butler, the home decor fabrics have such a nice feel to them. Slightly more $$ but worth it for a quality covering in my book! That is partly why I did the roman shade, 2 yards per window vs. 6 – 8 yds for a full length curtain.
one down
I lined these with black out lining. Fabrics fade really fast here in windows, and I didn't want to take a chance at my gorgeous fabric fading. Plus, having the living room dark will be nice for movies, and the hot summer months to come.
two down :)
The windows are on the small side, so … Read More »
Coming Together
Hi there! I've got Blogger's Quilt Festival on the brain – taking my time to work out all the details with sponsors. It's going to be great!! If you are a shop and interested in being a sponsor, send a quick email to me with a link and I will get the details to you right away! It's a great opportunity to get your name out there :)
Do you have a quilt ready to share!? May 21 is the first day of our festival!
My Roman Shades are nearly done, maybe I will even be back later today with a pic….my living room is a bit of a mess at the moment. Have to put my kiddos to work :)
What are you up to today?
PS – Did you notice Fat Quarter Shop is celebrating their anniversary with a huge sale!? There's … Read More »
Roman Shades & a Winner!
This roman shade project has been on my list since we painted the living room in January! I purchased fabric in February, and finally collected all the bits and pieces needed to make it. I had to let my ideas fully form, before I was ready to cut (some may call this procrastination!), but I decided I'm ready. Last night I got all my pieces cut, and today I hope to get the sewing done.
When we get them mounted, I will show you our living room :)—–The Blush Layer Cake goes to — #284
Congratulations Julie!! I would love to see what you make with this.
Thank you to everyone that left sweet comments – I loved reading through them all! You guys make my day with everyone :)
Blessings ~Amy—————————————————Next steps:Subscribe to Amy's Creative SideShop with AmyFollow Me on TwitterBecome a … Read More »
Pins Recapped
I have to say thanks to all of you that shared about your pins! I'm always thankful to be a part of this community – and to call you all friends :) I went through the comments and made tally marks for the different pins mentioned, Clover's Flower Head Pins were the most mentioned by far, as were all of Clover's pins.
It's clear that a fine, sharp, and long pin are what we, as quilters are drawn to. And I'm with a few of you wanting to try the fork pins– I always pin on both sides of the seam intersection, and these make so much sense!
To be honest in the past I've been drawn to the 500 pack of pins because I'm such a stickler about pinning, and pinning everything all at once. But I plan to start small, this time, … Read More »
I need new pins. You all have seen mine in action, I use them a lot, and they are dull, bent up and not gliding very well.
So I'm looking to you to tell me your favorite pins. Why do you love them? Where did you find them?
I finished my blocks last night, should be a quilt top today and then I get to move on, oh, and write instructions. . . :)
Serious where'd you get your pins!?
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I think it is better than new! The fabric used on most ironing boards is so cheap – flimsy, rough, and blah. I've had my current ironing board for about a year, and I was happy for the first week, then the first hole appeared in the side! I put the recovering effort on the to do list, and there it sat, until now :) My delay has been part, lack of fabric/time, part calculating a plan.
What do you think!? I'm pleased as punch!
Anticipating questions, I took a few pictures. My desire with this cover is to remove it and wash it as needed. I like to use a lot of starch, and tend to overdo it, so the original cover is sticky and stained. (You may have noticed it in this tutorial) So I decided to make it reversible. … Read More »


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"The art of caring is what sparked my interest in becoming a nurse. As any practicing nurse will tell you, nursing is both a science and an art."
A letter from Seton's Chief Nursing Officer
As I look back over the past year, the word that comes to mind is pride. Pride in the incredible way Seton nurses consistently rise to the challenges of one of the most demanding, but rewarding jobs in the world. Pride that the Seton Family of Hospitals is the only healthcare network in Central Texas with four Magnet and three Pathways to Excellence hospitals...Continue reading
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Seton nurses are compassionate and innovative. They are empowered professionals and valued members of an exceptional healthcare team. Seton nurses are more than what meets the eye – every Seton nurse has a story.
"Every extra act of kindness impacts people's lives for years and years. I am so proud to work in our unit and be a part of all of this."
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How to Play Poker with Your Rock Band Drum KitCreated By: Sean Lind
About five months ago we did a blog showing how to use your Rock Band guitar to play online poker. After it launched I got a lot of feedback and requests for a similar article using the drum kit. So, naturally, I did just that.
The Rock Band (or Guitar Hero) instruments are basically just large controllers with unusual buttons. Instead of pressing the X button, you hit the big green drum. Since these controllers are conveniently compatible with your Windows PC, it's easy to use them for just about anything you want.
Play Poker with Your Rock Band Drum Kit
It's not hard to do and should take you less than 30 minutes from start to finish. If you just want to see how well it works and already know (or don't care) how to set it up, save yourself a couple of minutes and watch the video at the bottom of the blog.
Step One: Plug-in, Power-Up
This step is just about as simple as it sounds. Plug the Harmonix USB receiver into your pc's USB slot, and then turn on the drums (you might have to hit the sync button on the receiver to pick them up).
You should see the drums installed automatically by windows. Once it says something like "Your game controller is successfully installed and ready to use", move on to the next step.
If it doesn't say that, and throws some error message instead, then you're fucked.
Step Two: Download and Start Up Xpadder
Although there must be some open-source (read: free) software out there for doing this, I am unable to find any that do it as well as Xpadder.
It's free to try, and if you still like it after 30 days, it's only $10 to buy.
You now need to teach Xpadder what buttons you would like to use, and then assign a keystroke command to each button.
Make sure the drums are still powered on (they turn off automatically after a few min), then start up the program. It will ask you a few questions on your first start, you can answer in any way you like; it really doesn't matter.
Once the prompts are finished you'll get to this screen:
Click on the yellow "<--- Click "New" to create" button to bring up the pink screen. Now you want to start by clicking the buttons tab. Once there, hit the controller's red drum. You'll see a square pop-up in the pink box:
Hit the yellow drum and you'll see a second box appear. You want to drag that box above and to the right of the first one (to mimic the configuration of the drums) so you know which box belongs to which button:
Do this for the remaining two drums, and the kick pedal. You should end up with your screen looking like this:
Now, since we have more buttons on the kit, we might as well map them as well. Add the start and select buttons to the right of the drums:
Finally we want to add in the D-Pad as well. So click the D-Pad tab, check the enable box and follow the on screen prompts. After dragging the D-Pad box under the start and select buttons, click the finish tab and hit the close button. Your screen should look like this:
We now need to add keystrokes to each one of these buttons. Click on the red drum box to bring up the keyboard selection screen:
Now just hit the key on your keyboard you want to use to perform that action. You want to make sure it's a key that you aren't going to want to use while you play poker for its normal function. For instance, if you use a letter key, you won't be able to type to anyone while you play.
For this reason, I chose to use the number pad numbers (far right of the keyboard). So hit the key you want to use (I used NumPad 1) and you'll see it on top of the chosen box.
Now, do that for the rest of the boxes as well. When you're done, your screen should look something like this (if you copy mine directly, it will make things slightly easier for the final step):
Save the layout so you don't have to re-do this step ever again, and then you're ready for step 3.
Step 3: TableNinja
The final step is finding software which will allow us to use the keys from Xpadder to control our poker software. If you're playing on PokerStars or Full Tilt you're going to want to use TableNinja.
Download your free trial (or TableNinjaFT for Full Tilt), and install it.
When you run the program the first screen you see will be the most important. You want to fill in the left, middle and right buttons with the key corresponding to the drum you want to use, and you want to fill out the bet increment and decrement boxes:
Next, head to the table control tab and choose "Manually Cycled/Clicked". Then set the "Cycle to "First in Line" Table box to the kick pedal:
This is how I set my drums up:
As you can see I used the start, select and D-Pad down for all-in, bet pot, and decrement bet. You can find these options under the other various tabs in the PokerNinja window.
Once you have your TableNinja config set up, you're ready to play. Just open a Tilt or Stars window and start drumming away.
That's it, you're ready to play. If you have any questions, drop them in a comment below.
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I can't believe that this actually works, but hey, this guy seems to know what he's doing so fair enough I guess!
nice,very nice,thanks
Great blog. Very good and explanatory videos about poker.
i find my anus getting percolated by the mere thought of it
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srsly? This is the lamest thing I have ever seen.
Very cool idea; people are so inventive these days
If nobody else is going to say it I will.
Whats the point?
but I would think there would be a lot of misclicks
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The Boxwood Inn gives you the opportunity to escape into a quiet and peaceful setting. Situated in the peaceful countryside on over 3 acres in Akron, PA (10 miles north of Lancaster) this stone farmhouse dates back to 1768 and has been renovated with the modern comforts in a historic setting.Enjoy a cup of tea in the Garden Room or walk the grounds and enjoy the ageless boxwoods and century old chestnut and black walnut trees.Relax on the slate patio and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the natural stream that winds through the edge of the back yard.
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5 on June 06, 2015
We found this very nice bed & breakfast literally right next to farms. It was quiet, relaxing and just what we needed. Breakfast was hot & delicious every morning. Betsy and Greg were very nice hosts. Becky told us about a couple restaurants we may like to try and about things to do in the area. The Carriage House was quiet & secluded... And we loved the quiet! Recommended to anyone who wants a relaxing experience & dosent want to stay in a commercial hotel.
5 on June 03, 2015
We totally enjoyed our visit to the Boxwood Inn. The rooms and breakfast were excellent. It is in the middle of the Amish area and it was wonderful to wake up and hear the clomping of horse and buggy outside. We will certainly visit again.
5 on October 15, 2014
The rooms are neat and clean. The common room and sun room make you feel right at home. And, you sit on the edge of your seat at breakfast, in anticipation of what wonderful foods will be placed on the table before you.
2.0 on October 13, 2014
We stayed in the carriage house. The fire place only burned paper logs and we had to ask for one and it only burned about an hour. The breakfast was just okay, and we left hungry. The $250.00 a night price tag was not worth it in our opinion.
5 on August 09, 2014
Betsy's breakfasts were awesome and she was so helpful in finding great places to eat, etc. My room upstairs had a rocking chair in it and in the evening I could sit with the windows open and listen and watch the horse and buggies go by. It doesn't get any better than that.
4.2 on June 29, 2014
This is a wonderful B and B located in the Lancaster area. The rooms were clean and the owners friendly
4.2 on June 12, 2014
what a great find! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Our gracious host turned out to be a great cook as well. this place had all the elements we valued: A friendly host who was available for whatever we needed, yet gave us the privacy we came for. Breakfast outside on the patio terrace was spectacular! we enjoyed the spacious farmhouse, the four legged mascot, and good quality soft music in the background blended well with the floral scenery and peaceful fields surrounding the Inn. We look forward to our return.
4.2 on June 07, 2014
Great place and some beautiful surroundings too. Betsy could not have been more welcoming and accommodating. Although we went to Lancaster for an overnight stay to check out the Central Market,Betsy was certainly willing to fill us in on all the things we could do. Maybe next time. I would certainly recommend The Boxwood Inn to anybody who planned to spend some time in the area...and if you stay, don't forget to stop by the farmer's place at the end of the road. The fresh eggs are monsters !!
5 on May 14, 2014
we truly enjoyed our short visit to your lovely home. I'm sure you will hear from us again whe we need a little R&R.
5 on April 25, 2014
We have stayed at The Boxwood Inn many times, and enjoy it immensely. The rooms are always immaculate, the food delicious, and Betsy & Greg are the consummate hosts. We will be back every chance we get.
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Amenities Basket, BBQ grill, Copier, DVD Player, Internet Service, Videos , Wedding facilities, Corporate rates, Seminars & Retreats, Quilting Retreats
Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bath robes, CD player, Ceiling fans, Coffee/Tea facilities, Desk, Fax Machine, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Radio, TV
Both Betsy and Greg love to garden. Betsy sews for her 4 grandchildren and of course, loves to bake. Greg is a golfer and an avid reader, especially books about the Civil War and WW II. They both love all kinds of music, and have a fondness in their hearts for dogs.
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Jock Jams Raises Big Money for Charities
March 18, 2014
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The fifth annual Illini Jock Jams event was a huge success, raising nearly $11,000 for for three charities. The variety act/talent show featuring University of Illinois student-athletes took place on Feb. 25 and drew nearly 1,400 fans to Huff Hall.
The money raised will be divided between the American Red Cross, to assist families affected by the 2013 Central Illinois tornados, Camp Kesem, a summer camp run by college students for kids who have parents with cancer, and the Chez Family Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education, which is here at the University of Illinois. In five years, Jock Jams has raised over $70,000 for charity.
In this year's edition, the men's track and field team won it's second straight Jock Jams title. The women's golf team took second place and football was named Most Improved in addition to taking third place. In all, 15 Fighting Illini sports participated, including men's and women's basketball for the first time in the events history.
Illini Jock Jams 2014 featured celebrity judges with soccer star Vanessa DiBernardo, DIA Director of Academic Services Keiko Price, assistant women's golf coach Rick Mortera, UI math lecturer Ellen Fireman, Hailey Emmerd, representing Camp Kesem, and Liz Andros, representing the Chez Family Center, deciding the winners. In addition to the on stage performances, the student-athletes had a silent auction, 50/50 drawing, raffle for gift certificates from campus businesses and sold Our State, Our Team wristbands to help raise money for the three charities.
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Arie Luyendyk Jr. Gets Cozy With Emily Maynard Doppelganger! (PHOTO)
Stop it, just stop everything. There's is superfluous Emily Maynard among us, and she's trolling the deserts of Phoenix as we speak. Otherwise known as The Holy Land that Arie Luyendyk, Jr. resides in.
Arie recently took it to the interwebs to tell us a magical story about how he went to a club and ran into his ex Bachelorette lover — only to realize it wasn't Emily at all! Dun, dun, dunnnn! Turns out Arie was face-to-face with an Emily look-alike, and you know what that means. Miracles do happen! We expect a be-winged unicorn to fly out of Jef Holm's hair coif any second now.
"Ran into Emily and..I realized her name wasn't Emily at all..." Arie posted to Sulia on February 3rd. "meet Ashley... Literally took a double take. Having fun at the Phoenix Open :) #mindblown."
Wow, it's seriously uncanny how much this broad looks like everyone's favorite Bachelorette. They have the same smile, the same eyes, the same blondie locks, and the same penchant for giant rocks masquerading as necklaces.
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Dave Matthews premieres new song 'Mercy' on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'
President Barack Obama wasn't Jimmy Fallon's only guest to jam on Wednesday (April 25). Dave Matthews premiered his band's new song, "Mercy," on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" the same night.
Captain Kirk Douglas of The Roots accompanied Matthews during the performance. "Mercy" is the first track confirmed to be on the new Dave Matthews Band album due out later this year.
Producer Steve Lillywhite tweeted after the performance, saying it's "not just acoustic on the album" and "it is not quiet on the album!"
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More hungry people make use of Food Pantry's servicesIt's not the sort of place that draws the attention of most people – unless they need it.
By: Dave Roepke, INFORUM
It's not the sort of place that draws the attention of most people – unless they need it.
"Our main goal is to treat them like you'd want to be treated," said Linda Clark, coordinator of the Emergency Food Pantry in north Fargo. 'This is not where you want your car to be seen."
Serving Cass and Clay counties for 38 years, the Emergency Food Pantry is the longest-running of the metro area's 17 food pantries, Clark said.
It provides families with a week's worth of groceries up to four times a year, a cartful of food worth about $150 for larger families, and demand has been rising in recent years, Clark said.
In a 23 percent increase from 2006, the pantry gave food to 6,162 families in 2009, according to financial reports from the nonprofit. The numbers in 2009 were similar to 2008, when 6,065 families received food.
The food provided in 2009 had a cash value of more than $1.2 million, according to the financial report.
Requests increase later in the month as paychecks and food stamps dwindle. Compared to a decade ago, the traffic at the start of the month is now similar to what it used to be at the month's end, Clark said.
The pantry relies heavily on food donations provided by area grocers and support from more than 40 area churches, schools and corporate sponsors. It runs out of a former Fargo fire station at 1438 10th St. N.
"We use every inch of it," Clark said of the former fire hall that is filled to the brim after food drives.
Clark said the pantry has to be flexible in what it provides, because the stores of food often depend on what the week's deliveries bring.
"Some weeks you don't get a lot. Some weeks you do," she said.
In addition to the in-kind donations, volunteer labor is a key ingredient for the Emergency Food Pantry. Clark said there were 7,445 volunteer hours worked last year, many in big pushes from churches and other groups.
"It's our volunteers that really make the program work," Clark said.
The core of the volunteer effort is the regulars who help out on a daily basis, a steady work force of about 20 – mostly seniors.
"We're like a little family," said Elaine Malheim, a 66-year-old widow who is in charge of assembling the "goodie bags" of nonessential foods the pantry gives out when they have them.
Malheim said she likes the "free workout" she gets from her volunteer work with the pantry, and she appreciates knowing there are limits to how often the pantry can be used. Besides the yearly limit on pantry donations, recipients must be referred by a church, social service agency or other similar institution.
Clark said it's the only pantry in the metro area that requires referrals.
"We're not totally enabling them," Malheim said.
How to help
To receive food from or give food to the Emergency Food Pantry, call Linda Clark at (701) 237-9337.
Readers can reach Forum reporter Dave Roepke at (701) 241-5535
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NEW YORK — "Fifty Shades of Grey" has its male lead, again.
Jamie Dornan has been cast as Christian Grey, the lead role that Charlie Hunnam withdrew from recently. Dornan will star alongside female lead Dakota Johnson, with Sam Taylor-Johnson directing. Shooting is planned to begin in November, with a release in August next year.
Hunnam's departure left the project momentarily reeling. The big-screen adaption of E L James' bestselling erotic novel has been carefully followed by its fans, who were critical of Hunnam's casting.
The 31-year-old Dornan, a former model from Northern Ireland, is relatively unknown. He's starred in the British TV series "The Fall" and the ABC series "Once Upon a Time."
Unlike with Hunnam, social media reaction to Dornan's casting was generally positive.
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That race was the end of the 'National'. It was Pro Thunder, which really was a deep undercard. I mean the top guys were mostly club champs. Bob Bahre stood up there in the heat of the boycott and offered $25 thousand dollars to the winner of that race. The guy's who imagined themselves as professionals stayed in the garages out of peer shit. What a joke. The truth is that with the exception of maybe 3 riders, they were all grid fillers. None of them ever made their mark as a motorcycle racer.
A local kid by the name of Chris Arbor won that race. He rode his Dad's Duc 748 street bike out of Riverside Kawasaki in Somerville. It was quickly converted for the Pro Thunder opportunity, since his dad was a tuner in the shop. Chris normally rode an R6 in club races.
Maybe 20 starters took the grid. It was one of the most remarkable races I have ever seen in my life. The Arbor kid wanted that $25k and won it going away in driving rain. He crashed 3 times and picked up. It was freakin' awesome! To this day, I love Chris Arbor and I've never even met him. He left the sport after his masterpiece. But he made his mark on me!
This is a picture of the front row before the start of that race. I was working for the rider on the 21 bike, Tom Hull out of Arizona. He finished a distant third having never raced in the rain before...that don't happen in Arizona!
He was having fun down the front straight:
OK, sorry for the hijack and back to the Superbikes!
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