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That's a dude with a rare mixture of balls and intelligence. Even if both sides of the argument are flawed, he illustrates the fact that even though we are all expected to live under a brutally enforced law, the law itself is not respected. The message I get is that officers are now illegally compensating for defective laws, thus overextending their duties and violating that which they are employed to uphold. I think this is a real problem. The legal system is a mess. Maybe time to reform it, instead of letting it fester beyond repair.
These pigs are SO stupid.
How many criminals, intent on harming someone, open carry their weapon??
pigs? They seemed like comparably reasonable officers who were told to do something that they probably should not have done in the way they did. But "pigs", nah. Just average officers doing their job, which is a little bit more than "law", apparently.
If they were "pigs", they'd have been arrogant, vulgar, and might have used anything from their tazers to their shotguns.
I have for a long time suspected that level-headedness will get us much further than anything else.
"Do you have reasonable articulable suspicion that I am committing a crime?"
"Yes, we don't know who you are."
Last time I checked, anonymity is NOT a crime.
In the Cops defense, and I actually can't beleive that I am defending them due to my own experiences with PIGS, they were fairly cool with the guy. PIGS today are all up in their with tazers and 3 / 200+ pounds of Pig per 1 / 150 pound dude, just crushing the life out of him while repeating "Stop Resisting" like it is some sort of Cop Mantra now. These guys were careful yet cool, and the guy kept his cool as well. Dis the video camera have anything to do with that? I don't know. But I have seen and experienced MUCH WORSE myself. Dude knew the law, but Dude was also Way Lucky as well. Any number of other cops would have Blown his head off and just fiddled the paperwork later. FACT.
Wow. I learned something new. When you're prohibited from conceal carrying then you have to open carry if you want to carry a gun at all. Man. That's opening yourself up to a lot of potential harassment BUT!!! I do have to agree with the guy in the vid: he does have a right and he should indeed carry a weapon. And just because he is (legally) carrying a weapon and it makes someone uncomfortable doesn't give police the right to harass him.
Good for him! I'm glad he stood up for himself and made this video available. We need more examples of people behaving rationally when confronted with the fascists we rely on to respond to our emergencies.


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Barbara Reyes ANST/YPSP 195 Core C1
Course Description:
A study of Filipina literature in English is intergral to the study of women's and feminist literatures, as well as Filipino American, Asian American, and American immigrant literatures. The writings of Filipinas demonstrate the struggle and mastery of the colonially imposed English language, and craft and politically driven decisions to integrate with native and vernacular languages. The writings of Filipinas demonstrate also the struggle and mastery of Western literary forms, oftentimes intersecting with the innovation of traditional Western and native forms.
In reading and analyzing Filipina literature, we will find that the Filipina's historical and contemporary struggle as a body in colonial and transnational economies is a human struggle for personhood and voice.
Faculty Bio: Barbara Jane Reyes is an Oakland based poet and author. She received her BA in Ethnic Studies from UC Berkeley and her MFA from San Francisco State University.

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Best curry veggie dish ever!
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I wanted to love this place after having lived in NYC I was dying to find a local Thai restaurant to frequent. BUT it was a slight disappointment. Don't order the veggie dumplings, was basically frozen veggie mix in a soggy wrapper. The tofu soup was decent, but the menu lacked in vegetarian options. The service was good, but too attentive... if that is possible. I will be on the look out for other Thai restaurants and probably will not return to this one.
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The food is so good. I like the Pad Thai noodles, crispy duck, Papaya salad. The place is too crowded, but still OK.
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The drunken noodles at Thaiphoon were very tasty. The restaurant was crowded (there's not much space between tables) and loud but not unbearably so. Food is OK quality for the price.
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Antique Chinese cloisonne charger, circa 1890's, measuring 12" in diameter, the central medallion features a pink peony & other flowers on bright turquoise blue ground with a fishscale design, surrounded by a border of repeating Chinese motifs, scalloped edge, with some coppery mica dust in the dark green areas, the back is enameled in a bright turquoise blue, condition is basically very good overall, but please note that there are 3 small areas on the back where the charger was dinged & the enamel is missing; on the front, there is a tiny area where a piece of enamel is missing. Please make note that the overall photo of the front of this charger has a bright spot on one of the lower left scalloped edges that makes it look like enamel is totally missing, which is not the case.
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Port St. John, Florida
|Port St. John, Florida
|Census-designated place
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Port St. John is a census-designated place located between Titusville and Cocoa in Brevard County, Florida. The population was 12,267 at the 2010 United States Census.[3] It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Port St. John is located at 28°28′37″N 80°47′19″W / 28.47694°N 80.78861°W (28.477056, -80.788597).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2), all of it land.
In 2002, a group of five Port St. John residents formed "Port St. John For Tomorrow"[5] (PSJ4T) and tried to incorporate the Port St. John area.[6] Included in PSJ4T's incorporation plans were five separate communities: Delespine, Williams Point, Hardeeville, Frontenac and a part of Sharpes.[7] PSJ4T had not informed[8] these five communities. When the five communities did find out, they expressed disinterest in joining in the incorporation.[9] A feasibility study was requested by PSJ4T members.[10] Voters approved the study.[11] The study was funded by Brevard County[12] and performed by the University of Central Florida.[13] The five reviewing committees in Tallahassee said the study was "deeply flawed.".[14] The county allowed the residents of Port St. John and the five communities to vote on becoming a city. Howard Futch[15] and Randy Ball (CS/HB 1071) [16] sponsored the bills in the Senate and House.[17] The incorporation issue was defeated in November 2002, 73% to 27%,[18] including most of the people in the five communities.[19] State statute prevented Port St. John from considering incorporation for ten years.
In 2012, the area received national attention when a mother shot and killed her four teenagers and herself.[20][21]
In January 2013, a brush fire ignited outside of Port St. John. As of January 13, the fire has burned over 1,000 acres of land, as well as closing both lanes of State Route 407.
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 12,112 people, 4,307 households, and 3,264 families residing in the CDP, although the number has grown since. The population density was 3,172.0 people per square mile (1,224.2/km²). There were 4,544 housing units at an average density of 1,190.0/sq mi (459.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.70% White, 5.01% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 1.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.28% of the population.
There were 4,307 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,030, and the median income for a family was $47,342. Males had a median income of $35,912 versus $26,184 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,953. About 4.7% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.
Elementary schools[edit]
In 2009, Atlantis Elementary was named one of the nation's top 12 schools in terms of character development, school culture and academic achievement. Teaching was termed "absolutely brilliant". It was the only school so cited in Florida. It has been a state A-rated school from 2000-2009. There are 640 students K-6. 45% of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a typical indication of poverty. 18% are enrolled in exceptional student classes. 20% of the students are minorities.[25]
Middle and high schools[edit]
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Port St. John CDP, Florida". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Port St. John For Tomorrow
- ^ incorporate the Port St. John area
- ^ Delespine, Williams Point, Hardeeville, Frontenac and a part of Sharpes
- ^ Brevard County Commissioner Meeting Minutes from April 2002
- ^ Brevard County Commissioner Meeting Minutes from April 2002
- ^ Meeting Minutes Regarding Study
- ^ Voters Approved PSJ Study
- ^ Meeting Minutes Describing Study
- ^ Meeting Minutes Regarding UCF Study
- ^ Truth About PSJ Study
- ^ Florida Senate Bill 2056 - Brevard Co./Port St. John Charter
- ^ An act creating the city of Port St. John
- ^ PSJ Incorporation Bill
- ^ PSJ Incorporation Election Results
- ^ most of the people in the five communities (starting on page 133)
- ^ Timothy Williams, New York Times, May 15, 2012
- ^ Reuters, May 15, 2012
- ^ Atlantis Elementary
- ^ Challenger 7 Elementary
- ^ Enterprise Elementary
- ^ Summers, Keyonna (23 December 2010). "Atlantis cited as 'a great school'". Melbourne, Florida: Florida Today. pp. 1B.
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Are you as shocked as I am that October is nearly over? It could be a sugar coma induced by the bags of Brachs candy corn that I found at my local American shop that made the month fly by.
I have my usual Halloween costume prepared (suburban mom), I've got bags of candy that I don't like so that when kids arrive I actually have something to give them and I'm preparing to make my family my famous hot chocolate with Halloween sprinkles. I know I've mentioned my obsession with sprinkles before.
I've launched a new series with Harelquin Blaze called Holiday Heat. The books take place overThanksgiving (US), Christmas and New Year's Eve. The setting is a luxurious ski resort in Park City, UT. I made it up so I could control all the aspects like cute little alpine chalets where guest can spend more than a week. And my heroine can be the general manager. I used my experience working at Disney's Grand Floridian Beach Resort as the basis for the idea.
I used to love working there when I was a life guard and recreation hostess. And I loved to make up stories about all the people vacationing at the resort for my own entertainment. :)
The first book, IN TOO CLOSE, is out now. Today I think in the US as both print and e-book. It is a friends to lovers plot which isn't one I do too often. I loved the fact that Elizabeth is really driven and single-minded when it comes to keeping Bradley at arm's length and he's willing to let her do that because he knows one day she's going to weaken and fall into his embrace.
Here's a little snippet:
"Is there a security camera in here?"
Elizabeth looked at Bradley with surprise. "No. Only the executives have a key to this elevator. Why? What are you doing?"
"Taking the kiss I really wanted."
The last time he'd kissed her it had been earth-shaking, and even though she was prepared, there was an initial shock that sent waves of sensation down her body. She shut her eyes, but that only intensified the feel of his mouth on hers. He put his hands on her waist and pulled her closer. For once she just forgot everything and gave in….
His hands caressed her back and then slid lower. He drew her into his body and groaned deep in his throat.
Finally, she felt the rough exhalation of his breath against the side of her cheek as he pulled his mouth from hers.
She opened her eyes and looked up into the dark green gaze of the only man she'd never been able to fit into the "just friends" category. From the moment they'd met, she'd wanted more—that made him dangerous.
Danger at eighteen looked different at thirty, and she knew he still wasn't a safe option, but she time, she would take what she wanted.
I'm giving away an autographed copy today and a Cheryl's cookie card to three lucky commenters. Just tell me what your favorite candy is or if you've had a friends-to-lovers relationship. My hubby (who's birthday it is today!) and I are freinds-to-lovers. :)
Thanks so much to my dear friend, Nancy Robards Thompson for inviting me to stop by today. I'm thrilled to be here again! And even more, I was recently delighted to be a part of an anthology with seven talented authors, including two of the fabulous members of the Jaunty Quills—Nancy, and the lovely Katherine Garbera.
More than once over the years, I've heard people say things like, 'working with a group of women is way harder than working with men.' The logic went that women engage in power struggles and can be too catty to get along. Ironically, it was one of my own gender spouting what I consider the rather sexist viewpoint. But I'm proud to say that I've now scaled that female-only wall with not a single scratch!
In all fairness, none of us actually populated a cube farm, gathered around a water cooler or stood on line at a copy machine. Not once. Rather, we created our stories in a twenty-first century version of an office—a virtual office. There were no power struggles, no cattiness. One person stepped in to take the lead and nudge all us as far as deadlines and the like. Another agreed to handle banking, and so on. We utilized a Yahoo group and email loops for communication, signed contracts in tandem, and delegated tasks during the few in-person meetings we were able to have. And in the end, I must say, I'm darn proud of the finished product, as well as the way we were able to work together.
In the course of the project, there wasn't a single argument. Sure, there were differing opinions on cover concepts, marketing costs and strategies, small things. But overall, for seven women with strong opinions and voices, our visions were fairly uniform. We definitely agreed that we wanted to see a hot, bare-chested man on the cover! I mean, how can you go wrong with that? Although individually we each write varying heat levels, we easily settled on a PG-13 rating. Above all, we all wanted top quality stories.
We named ourselves the Jewel Box Authors. Collectively, we've written Enchanted by an Emerald, a box set that's different from anything I've ever read. The set is a combination of seven distinct romance genres, and I'm very excited that the release date is approaching. I can't wait to see how readers react to the anthology.
The idea started on the trip home from a writers' conference, four of us in a car, a long stretch of highway ahead of us. Someone threw out an idea, then came the names of those we'd like to pull into the project with us. Despite the fact that we all wrote completely different types of books, we realized that we could start with one theme—a theme that we could weave through time and space.
And so it began. This kernel of an idea. We gave ourselves a year from concept to release, which was about how long it took. Using the concept of a magical emerald through seven stories, from medieval to World War II to New Adult and everything in between—that we all agreed upon. In retrospect, that was quite a feat. But we're women, and despite having a rep that groups of us have a tough time working together, we did it, and we did it well.
What's been your experience? Do you think women can work well together?
The Jewelbox Authors have some goodies to offer! I will give away a download of my novella in the collection, titled EMERALD INTRIGUE to one commenter. Nancy Robards Thompson is offering a Kindle copy of her Montana Born Fair novella BEAUTY AND THE COWBOY to another lucky winner. Caro Carson will mail a print copy of her current Harlequin Special Edition, NOT JUST A COWBOY, to one winner! T. Elliott Brown is giving away an e-copy of her book BOMBSHELLS to one winner! Catherine Kean is offering an eBook copy of her boxed set MEDIEVAL ROGUES to one winner. Katherine Garbera is giving away a book from her backlist to one winner. Mimi Wells is giving away a $5 gift card to one lucky winner.
ENCHANTED BY AN EMERALD will be available in EBook and print on September 8.
One enchanted emerald…seven couples in need of its magic to find true love. Follow the magic jewel through time and distance…
Will a medieval Lady risk her heart for the battered knight she believes to be her first and only love?
Can a twenty-first century policewoman find her future after she falls into the arms of an eighteenth century pirate?
A World War II soldier's luck is in the hands of a beautiful French woman, but is she friend or foe?
A business owner with a tragic past is forced to lean on her neighbor to protect her and the valuable jewel she's discovered, but can she open her heart before it's too late?
A woman in an unhappy marriage leaves New York behind to rebuild her life on Iris Island, Florida, but can she find strength in her mother's wisdom and a special gem to build a future and take a second chance at love?
Can a dark-headed mystery man and one magical stone help a down-on-her-luck young woman discover what Fortune has in store for her?
A jewel collector's plans to thwart her father by stealing a famous emerald might be derailed by the man who wants to throw her in jail—unless the enchanted jewel has another destiny for the lovers.
Wynter Daniels lives in Central Florida with her family. After careers in marketing and the salon industry, Wynter's wicked prose begged to be set free. She has authored more than two dozen books in several genres including contemporary romance, romantic suspense and paranormal romance. You can find her on the web at WynterDaniels.com and on Facebook
Several of the Jaunty Quills were in San Antonio last week for the Romance Writers of America conference. We thought you'd like to see some photos from the conference (at the bottom of the page, there's a legend telling about each photo).
1. Cindy and Nancy with former Jaunty Emily McKay at the Harlequin Party.
2. Cindy and Nora Roberts.
3. The gorgeous decorations at the Harlequin party.
4. Friday was Cindy's birthday. Harlequin threw a big party just for her. Shhh! Don't tell her they the party was for everyone.
5. The annual Jaunty Quills breakfast.
6. Kristan and Alexander Rodriguez.
7. Nancy at the Harlequin authors book signing (signing Cindy's birthday card).
8. Kristan at the Harlequin authors book signing.
9. Nancy and Kathy before the workshop they presented.
10. Nancy, Jane Porter, and Kathy at the Harlequin party.
11. Raeanne Thayne, Nancy, and Kristan.
12. Cindy, Nancy, Kathy and Harlequin editor Susan Litman at the Harlequin party.
13. Harlequin editor Patience Bloom and Cindy at the Harlequin party.
14. Nancy and Kathy.
15. Robyn at the RWA Literacy signing.
16. Shana looking beautiful before her publisher's party.
17. Shana and Mia before the Golden Heart and Rita awards.
18. Shana at the RWA Literacy signing.
19. Nancy at the RWA Literacy book signing.
20. Nancy, Kathy, and Mary Louise Wells realize former Jaunty Terri Brisbin was on their flight home.
21. Kristan, Gail Kirkpatrick Chianese, Virginia Kantra, and Jesse.
Allan McKinney here. You know–the hero in Kathy's latest release BOUND BY A CHILD. :)
I'm in desperate need of some help. Seriously, it's Valentine's Day on Friday and I need a gift that will knock Jessi's socks off. I think you should know that she finds big romantic gestures too grand and always says I'm showing off if I offer to fly her to Paris.
I know I need more than red roses and expensive chocolates. I got some help last week on Twitter and have booked us a nice spa weekend. But I still need a gift.
What's the best Valentine's Day gift/surprise you ever received? What's the worst so I know what to avoid?
Kathy will be giving away an electronic copy of Bound By A Child to three randomly chosen blog participants today. Please, help me. Jessi will never let me live it down if I screw up our first Valentine's Day together.
…and the Jaunty Quills are celebrating! Today we've compiled our favorite drink recipes for your pleasure. If you're looking for a cocktail to mix up tonight, try one of these.
Cindy Kirk's Crazy Coyote Margarita
½ tbsp. granulated sugar
3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 ½ ounces Coyote Gold margarita mix
1. Use a cocktail shaker to mix together 1/2 tsp. of granulated sugar, 3 tbsp. of fresh lime juice, 1 1/2 ounces of Coyote Gold margarita mix, and a handful of ice. Shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds.
2. Rub a slice of lime along the rim of a margarita glass. Turn the glass upside down and coat the rim with salt from a plate.
3. Pour the margarita mixture through a strainer into the salt-rimmed margarita glass. Add a lime wedge to the rim.
Vanessa Kelly's Kir Royale
One of my favorite Christmas drinks is a Kir Royale, which is basically a champagne cocktail. The Kir Royale is a dash of creme de cassis topped off with champagne!
Nancy Robards Thompson's Classic Manhattan
2 ounces bourbon (or if you want a slightly sweeter drink, use one ounce of traditional bourbon and one ounce of honey bourbon)
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Kathleen O'Brien's Max's Hot Apple Pie Cocktail
This was created by Max Scherff at The Fairmont in San Francisco.
3/4 ounce(s) Stoli Vanilla Vodka
1 1/2 ounce(s) Butterscotch Schnapps
4 ounce(s) apple cider
1 ounce(s) whipped cream
1 cinnamon stick
Cinnamon powder, for garnish.
Combine spirits and cider, steaming until warm. Add cinnamon stick to footed mug and pour in liquid. Top with whipped cream and sprinkled cinnamon powder.
Kristan Higgins's St. Germaine Martini
1 and a half parts vodka
1 part St-Germaine
1 half part lemon juice
Combine, shake gently, add a splash of vanilla seltzer water. Supremely delicious!
Katherine Garbera's Sorbet and Champagne Cocktail
1 tsp. sorbet (perhaps raspberry or passion fruit)
Chilled champagne or Prosecco
Scoop sorbet into a champagne flute. Fill with chilled Champagne or Prosecco; stir.
Robyn DeHart
Robyn's no whiz behind a bar, but she does love eggnog with a little kick of rum. Good choice, Robyn!
Mia Marlowe's Hot Wassail (for the kids too!)
This is a seriously easy recipe that makes the house smell like Christmas. Here's what you need:
1 QT Apple Juice
1 QT Cranberry Juice
1 Orange
Cinnamon Sticks
Whole Cloves
Pour the juice into a 5 quart pot and heat on low setting. Stick the orange with cloves. (This is a great project for kids. They love poking the cloves into the orange in fun patterns!) You can leave the orange whole or cut it into quarters. Float the cloved orange and the cinnamon sticks in the juice. Let it simmer till you're ready to serve!
If you prefer the vino…
Jesse Hayworth with our wine selection.
I'm more of a wine girl, and love to celebrate with a Benefit Wine.
They taste good—though I've been known to enjoy Cardboardeaux (aka boxed wine), so take that for what it's worth—have cool labels, and ~30% of the sale price goes to the charity you select.
Shana's Sparkling Cider
I usually celebrate by toasting with my daughter and a glass of sparkling grape juice. However you choose to celebrate, we hope it's a wonderful beginning to 2014!


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James M. Ferris
Emery Evans Olson Chair in Non-Profit Entrepreneurship and Public Policy
Director, Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy
Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall 210
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0626
Email: email@example.com
Phone: (213) 740-0388
Fax: (213) 740-0001
Ph.D. in Economics
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Philanthropy, nonprofit economics, public finance, public policy, institutional analysis
Biographical sketch
James Ferris, Ph.D., specializes in the economics of the public and nonprofit sectors, public finance, and public policy. His research focuses on the shifting roles of the public, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors in governance and the economy. Professor Ferris is currently investigating the changing landscape of philanthropy, social capital and philanthropy, the role of philanthropic foundations in public policymaking, the causes and consequences of the conversion of nonprofit health care organizations to for-profit status, and intersectoral alliances for urban problem solving. His previous research examines public service delivery, focusing on the contracting decisions of local governments, the use of volunteers, and strategies to improve public sector performance through competition, decentralization, and privatization. He serves as a member of the editorial board of the Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, the Grants Advisory Committee of the Aspen Institute's Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Research Fund, the academic council of the National Center on Nonprofit Enterprise, and as a vice president of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Association. He previously served as associate editor of the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory. Professor Ferris has been a visiting scholar at the Workshop on Political Theory and Policy Analysis at Indiana University, the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, and the Department of Economics at Erasmus University, the Netherlands. He has also been a visiting fellow and Senior Fulbright Scholar at the Australian National University. He has served as a consultant to a variety of governmental agencies and international organizations, including the World Bank.


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President Obama told a group of columnists last week that it is "important to put before the Iranians a clear set of steps that we would consider sufficient to show that they are not pursuing nuclear weapons." What, one wonders, would those steps be?
On Friday, two New York Times reporters interviewed Hillary Clinton and had a certain amount of difficulty getting her to answer that question:
QUESTION: Let me start with something that the President said to the columnists [quotes Obama's statement]. Now this is quite different from the way the Bush Administration did where they simply said, you know, "They know what they have to do." …
So our first question is: Have you put forward to them in recent times a new list of what they would have to do? And if so, can you sort of talk us through that list?
SECRETARY CLINTON: [529-word answer about getting Iran's attention with sanctions].
QUESTION: Okay, but the question was, have you given them sort of a new list now that you've gotten their attention? … [H]ave you now gone back to them and said, okay, now that we've got your attention, here is the list of things that you could do right away?
SECRETARY CLINTON: [204-word answer about being committed to engagement].
QUESTION: Okay. But there has not been a specific new missive, the President, you, someone has not sent a letter saying here's a list of three or four things you could do to get this rolling now?
SECRETARY CLINTON: No, no, but we have certainly sent … very clear messages … And I was very clear in saying that – to tell them that we remain open to engagement. But they do know what they have to do. They have to reassure the international community by words and actions as to what their nuclear program is intended for.
What a refreshing difference from the Bush administration, which "simply said, you know, 'They know what they have to do.'" The Obama administration says it's important to tell them what they have to do, but when asked to sort of talk us through it, it responds that they "know what they have to do."


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Jonathan Graham slated to start for Maryland vs. NC Central
Midnight Madness returns to Cole Field House
Junior Jonathan Graham is slated to start at center for Maryland tomorrow against North Carolina Central, head coach Mark Turgeon told the media in a conference call on Monday afternoon.
Graham, who has been an asset off the bench for the Terrapins since he was given consistent minutes beginning Dec. 8 against George Washington, is averaging 2.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in close to 10 minutes per game.
Tuesday will mark his first start of the season.
"Hes a fourth-year guy. I don't see why he can't handle it," Turgeon said. "He's just got to go out and do what he does--play hard. There's not a lot of pressure on our post guys right now … I think that's a good feeling for all of them."
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Graham has been an energy player with good length for the Terrapins in the time he has been on the floor. He presents an alternative to Charles Mitchell and Shaquille Cleare, who are more limited athletically below the rim, and he is far more polished all-around than freshman big man Damonte Dodd.
"He's the most consistent on ball screens. He knows how to play," Turgeon said. "Shaq's pretty solid defensively for us. Damonte gives us length ... He just gives us tremendous energy, which our team needs right now."
Graham will be the third starting center in three games for Maryland. Dodd started Sunday night against Tulsa and Cleare started before the break against Boston University.
Mitchell has still yet to start a game this season.


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Feb 07 2011
The Homefront
This week, I'm traveling west with the following people: every female on the ranch.
It's true. My mother-in-law, my two daughters, my sister-in-law Missy, her daughter and I are hopping in planes, trains, and automobiles (minus the trains) and heading to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Denver. We're all piling into hotel rooms together, painting our fingernails blue and green, prank calling room service (I'm sure they won't be able to trace the call!) and spending quality time together away from the cattle ranch that is such an inextricable part of our daily lives.
We're leaving the menfolk after a week of snow and ice, after a weekend of no running water, and after a night of football, wings, and beer.
Our water did come back around noon yesterday, by the way, but not before the following chaos ensued:
* The laundry piled up to the ceiling
* The dishes piled up to the ceiling
* The ice maker got mad and stopped speaking to me
* The toilets…never mind
* I tried to wash my hands every thirty seconds
* I tried to get a drink every thirty seconds
* I started to make pasta, then realized it's hard to make pasta without water
* I started to make coffee, then realized it's hard to make coffee without water
* I settled in for a nice, long bubble bath, then realized…
* Never mind. I gave myself a sponge bath with Dasani
* It was exceedingly humiliating
* But also strangely refreshing
I was set to leave yesterday, but put it off until today so I could dig out from under the craziness and leave Marlboro Man and the boys with a relatively orderly house.
And peel carrot sticks for them.
And make lots of ranch dressing.
And fluff their pillows.
And leave them love notes in the cabinets and drawers.
And cry because I'm going to miss them so, so much.
I just wiped a tear from my cheek. I'm just being honest.
We decided to turn this into a girls' trip because the men, due to the winter storm last week, simply can't leave the ranch. They encouraged us all to go have fun.
"Go have fun," they said, stuffing our bags into the car. "We'll be so busy this week, you wouldn't even see us anyway."
And they're right.
This is the plight, and the blessed responsibility, of a rancher.
Their well-being comes above all plans, all fun, all frivolity.
All hotel rooms.
All nail polish.
All prank phone calls.
Because if no one is on the ranch to lay out hay and feed…to keep the ice broken on the surface of the ponds…the animals will have no food or water.
Cattle can't drink this. Doesn't go down very smoothly.
I love a man who takes care of his animals.
I love you, Marlboro Man.
You're kinda cute.
Your Girlfriend
304 Comments and 49 Replies
Tabitha (FromSingletoMarried) On Monday, February 7 at 8:09 am
Cool pics as always. Have fun with the girls – I'm sure the guys will miss you (even if they don't admit it).
Valerie @ Life 4 me by me On Monday, February 7 at 9:06 am
Those boys will be lost! Sounds like a great week. Can't wait to see the pictures.
S. On Monday, February 7 at 10:32 am
I think a "coffee table" book should be your next BIG idea:-) With lots of WRANGLER JEAN pictures !!
S. On Monday, February 7 at 10:33 am
Marisella On Monday, February 7 at 11:10 am
Yes I completely agree…with some chaps…and ropes…:)
Jen at Cabin Fever On Monday, February 7 at 11:16 am
Of course they will miss them! And amazing photos, especially in simple black and white.
S. On Monday, February 7 at 1:21 pm
Marisella……….Oooooooooh…….CHAPS AND ROPES…….That vision is coming to me……..:-) And it is a good one !!!
Jody @ Sunflower Soup On Tuesday, February 8 at 11:17 am
ooh, don't forget the boots!
S. On Wednesday, February 9 at 2:52 pm
Jody……….LOL…….Now THAT'S funny!!!
Eliz@The Sweet Life On Monday, February 7 at 8:09 am
sounds like the perfect adventure with all of your girls! and goodness–your husband is handsome!!!!
Jackie On Monday, February 7 at 9:32 am
I'll second that!
S. On Monday, February 7 at 1:23 pm
3rd THAT………….
Marisella On Wednesday, February 9 at 10:22 am
4th and 5th that….
Jodie (www.allgoodinmommyhood.com) On Monday, February 7 at 8:10 am
UGh! I have had no water – its the WORST! Here's my post from no hot water – TORTURE!
Love to share in the misery!
Have a great trip! I'm ready for spring – look at MM breaking all that ice! Yikes! Looks like my house (without the cattle!)
Homeschool on the Croft On Monday, February 7 at 2:11 pm
I was just thinking, 'Nooooo, Ree. How could you?! How could you leave him…er, I mean, the ranch?! Don't go!'
And then you mentioned the water situation. And I thought, 'I'd go too'….
Jodie (allgoodinmommyhood.com) On Monday, February 7 at 10:41 pm
I'd be outta there as well – no water is PURE torture!!
Lynn from For Love or Funny On Monday, February 7 at 8:11 am
Ree, I love the way you love your husband. Wishing you a wonderful trip with your peeps!
Megan@TrueDaughter On Monday, February 7 at 11:58 pm
This was one of the things that first attracted me to her site – Love that you love your husband and are not afraid to say so, Ree! I get so tired of making fun of husbands and every TV show or whatever portraying men in a bad way. Thanks for making it cool to love your guy, Ree!
Bobbie Fraine On Tuesday, February 8 at 7:12 am
Amen to that Megan! I first came to the site to see what "PW" cinnamon buns were when I saw that a young friend from church posted on FB that she was cooking them for friends that day. I thought what is wrong with Dunkin Doughnuts with your coffee? Five seconds later I was on the site and I was hooked. Hooked on love; love of hubby, love of children, love of photography, love of cooking, and love of life! I immediately ordered my daughter and daughters-in-law, my girlfriends, my hairdresser and myself PW cookbooks for Christmas and deer skin leather gloves for me and my husband (since we have just moved from the the tropical, born and raised land of Daytona Beach, FL to the mountains of NC)! I am so 'in love' with her heart for life. I will now order her new romance book for the girls in my family after just finishing it last night. I have never laughed so hard in my whole life and have never read anything that made me love my hubby more. This is what the women in the world need – a story of REAL love. Half way through the book we had to make our 20 mile drive to the grocery store and stopped off to purchase a thank-you gift when I saw my husband's Valentine gift: a beautiful framed hand-painted 'sign' that said, "and they lived happily ever after." I secretly purchased it, had it wrapped and as we were leaving my husband asked me what else I bought. I told him it was his Valentine gift. He smiled and said he knew what it was. I thought to myself I can never surprise him. He smilingly said, "It's a map of the Appalachian Trail!" Well, we'll see what I get (0: Thanks Ree for reminding all us women (old or young) that love is such a beautiful, funny, heart-breaking, life-fulfilling, breath-taking, God ordained part of our life. We cannot live without receiving OR giving it.
Esther B On Tuesday, February 8 at 10:08 am
I was attracted to this website by chance a couple years ago, but I was hooked by the love PW's family has for each other. PW is an inspiration to me for how to love my man. =)
I also think the first picture of this post is one of the best pictures of Marlboro Man EVER.
Cathie L On Monday, February 7 at 8:12 am
Hope you get out before the next snow storm. Have fun for us.
By the way, I have found it amazing how many things I use water for when the pipes are frozen!
Jennifer On Monday, February 7 at 8:12 am
Girls only trips are the best. We do one in my family every year. Keeps the girls happy….which keeps the men happy! Have fun Ree!!!
Nancy~the wife of a dairyman On Monday, February 7 at 9:10 am
Gosh, I wish I could come down and meet you in SF on Tuesday…..our dairy is only 35 miles from SF! But I'll be at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA that same day I'm so bummed I'm going to miss seeing you!
Homschlr4ever On Monday, February 7 at 11:57 am
I agree, girls only trips are the best. Lots of junk food, giggling, doing "girly stuff" without the eye rolling or being dragged to see the newest jet, engine, sports museum, anything men want to see. When the girls and I go to Scotland, believe it or not, my husband (sweet guy) has agreed to stay behind and we're taking his sister. He doesn't want to look at castles and old stuff and he always, always, shakes his head and goes, "hmmmmm", when we go to buy something that no one really needs but has to have.
Susan – http://www.swimbeauswim.blogspot.com
FLWendy On Monday, February 7 at 8:12 am
Have a safe/fun trip, Ree!
Paula On Monday, February 7 at 8:14 am
love the black and white for this post… it is perfect!
homegrown countrygirl On Monday, February 7 at 8:30 am
Me too… I love these b & w photos!
mai On Monday, February 7 at 10:37 am
I agree.
Christina S(2) On Monday, February 7 at 8:14 am
Have fun this week Ree! I'm sure you left a fridge full of your wonderful food for them to eat while you are away as well….
gaelowyn On Monday, February 7 at 8:14 am
He's more then "kinda cute"!!! A real winner that one is!! There's a lot to be learned from folks like your man and his family(well, yours as well!). A lot that's been 'forgotten' in they relative cushiness of the burbs and cities many of us(myself included) live in. Thanks for reminding us every now and again that it's not always about what we want.. sometimes it's about others- be it humans, animals, whatever. And lots of hardwork!
Terry Hartley On Monday, February 7 at 4:22 pm
That was my thought: Kinda cute? Way cute. Beyond cute and far into the real handsome realm!
E On Monday, February 7 at 8:14 am
They probably don't enjoy being away from the animals and the chores too much anyway. I always wonder if my grandpa is somehow getting up at 4:00am to milk some cows in heaven. It seems he would be lost without the task.
Have fun with your girls!
Cassie On Monday, February 7 at 11:27 am
My grandpa, too! He's listening to polka music as he milks.
Judith :: Dance While You Cook On Monday, February 7 at 8:15 am
GIRLS TRIP!!!!!!! Yea! Girls trips are the best. Enjoy your time together. I'll be having my own girls afternoon coming out to see you at one of those book signings. Have a blast!
Amy from She Wears Many Hats On Monday, February 7 at 8:15 am
Awwww…how fun? Some time spent with your favorite chicks. Be safe and enjoy the manicures.
Kirsten is Comfortably Domestic On Monday, February 7 at 1:03 pm
There is something to be said for spending time with your favorite girls. Living in a house full of men, those things are few & far between for me. I hope you have a safe & wonderful trip.
Rachel On Monday, February 7 at 8:15 am
What an awesome girls road trip! I'm so jealous; I bet you guys will have loads of fun. Looking forward to hearing about all your antics!
jane On Monday, February 7 at 8:16 am
have a great time on your trip. we'll be thinking of you as we face round two of winter weather this week. 6-12″ in oklahoma this week…..probably better that the boys stay home.
Retirednrse (Jo) On Monday, February 7 at 11:26 am
Yup the predicted snowstorm will keep your guys busy with breaking ice in the ponds about Tuesday night and Wednesday morning if our weather man out of Tulsa is correct and we get hit with the big snow storm again. Have fun and think all of Okies having to watch it snow again……..
jodie (www.allgoodinmommyhood.com) On Monday, February 7 at 8:17 am
Yikes! Look at at that ice! Looks like NYState! I'm ready for spring!
Been there with the no water – stinks!
Have a great trip!
Alan @ it's not work, it's gardening! On Monday, February 7 at 9:16 am
Yeah, no water is much worse than no electricity!
I'm ready for spring too! Is there anybody who isn't by now? Maybe skiers and snowboarders.
[email protected] On Monday, February 7 at 1:45 pm
We came back from a Florida get-away to our little mountain home after a week of sub-zero temps afraid that we'd have no water, or worse, burst pipes. We've got water. We just can't use it because apparently the sewage pipes are frozone. And that's something you don't want backed up!
Nicki On Monday, February 7 at 8:17 am
Now I'm just jealous. Days away from the cold and the snow….
kim On Monday, February 7 at 8:19 am
I love to read your stuff. Thank you.
Shannon On Monday, February 7 at 8:20 am
aah, the wonders of winter on the ranch. There is nothing like chipping ice first thing in the morning, mid day, the afternoon, the early evening, dinner time and 11pm one last time before your turn in.
Love the photos.
Patti On Monday, February 7 at 8:21 am
A responsible man is soooo sex-ay!
Monica A. On Monday, February 7 at 8:23 am
A girls trip…. *sigh* Sounds so great. I can't seem to get my friends to give themselves a night or 2 away; so many games and practices for the kids. Wish you the best and hope to see you in the DC area for a book signing!! (Awesome pics of MM, by the way.)
Rhonda On Monday, February 7 at 8:23 am
Hello, I am a high school teacher from NE Oklahoma. I never read blogs except my daughter's to keep up with the grandkids but have gotten hooked on yours during this time of forced homeboundness. I am a city girl but love your take on life in OK for a large part of our folks. As I sit here feeling frustrated about another day of no school I am reminded by your post of how much tougher this weather makes life for many of my fellow Sooners. Have a great trip and enjoy the moderate climates.
Darcy @ Chic College Cowgirl On Monday, February 7 at 8:25 am
Beautiful photos! Hope you and the girls have a very fun and safe trip! =)
Johi On Monday, February 7 at 8:25 am
I had to do this growing up- I much prefer the pick axe.
I hope to see you in Denver! Thinking of taking a little "girls trip" there to meet you!
To bring or not to bring the cute baby? hmmm…..
Rita D On Monday, February 7 at 8:26 am
You're a good mommy, and wife. It's inspiring and encouraging to me. Thank you.
Symona On Monday, February 7 at 8:27 am
Just received and finished your book over the weekend–love it!! Laughed 'til I cried in some parts. Hope to get to Great Falls, MT, when you get there next month. Safe travels!
Melissa On Monday, February 7 at 8:27 am
A girls' trip sounds soooo fun! You'll miss your boys and they'll miss you, but the reunion at the end will be oh so sweet.
And I'm gonna see you in DENVER!!!
Kit On Monday, February 7 at 8:29 am
If they're grabbing water for the cattle anyway, couldn't you have them fetch some for your bath?
I mean, isn't that how Pioneer women bathed back in the day?
Have an awesome trip!
Cora On Monday, February 7 at 8:29 am
Have a great trip, Ree. Stay safe, warm and hydrated, it's hard to do a lot of things without water.
Cindy On Monday, February 7 at 8:30 am
I love the way guys dress for the weather. That's the way to be. No green fingernails for me.
Rebekah Grace On Monday, February 7 at 8:31 am
I just wanted to inform you that Denver isn't going to be much different. We are expecting about 10 inches of snow tonight through tomorrow. The high…..something crazy like…….12!
But my 24 yr. old daughter called me Friday night, asking what my plans were for this next Saturday. Huh? My no planning, procrastinating daughter is asking me this? Something must definitely be up! It was……she wanted to buy her mama (that's me) a copy of this book, maybe you've heard of it, it's titled Black Heels to Tractor Wheels, and take me to this book signing at the Tattered Cover bookstore in Downtown Denver, where the author is going to be (that's you) *smile*
So, I'm glad you'll be leaving the ranch today, with all the emotions that fill the heart of a mama who leaves part of her brood behind. Why? Because people like me are out here looking forward to meeting you. And hopefully all your girls too! I'll be the one with the short and spunky hairdoo and red cowboy boots. My daugther….she looks just like me with longer hair. You know how those oldest daughters are……spittin' images.
Safe travels to you! And ((((((hugs)))))) to all the men workin' the ranch!
See ya Saturday!
Linda S. On Monday, February 7 at 2:15 pm
It's going to be cold in Denver while you are here. But, it's not always this way. A few weeks ago it was in the 60's!
I,too, am looking forward to meeting you. Just hoping that the lines aren't 6 miles long in the freezing cold.
Jillsy Girl On Monday, February 7 at 8:36 am
Will you feel the least bit guilty??
PWCorgi3Mom On Monday, February 7 at 8:36 am
Enjoy your "girls only" trip and all the silliness that special time together is bound to bring forth! I so love reading your posts and seeing the photos of life on your ranch. You are a blessed woman to have such caring men in your life.
My Modern Country On Monday, February 7 at 8:37 am
Those darn country water wells sure can make a gals life difficult!
Hope to see you in DENVER
p.s. It's a 5 hour drive from our place!
Laura On Monday, February 7 at 8:38 am
No water, Yikes! Glad you guys survived though. Wonderful pictures. I love the black and white theme. Have a wonderful trip. Is this for the book tour?
(By the way can't wait to read Black Heels!)
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Natalie V2 On Monday, February 7 at 8:40 am
Welcome West!
As rough it looks back home, as wonderful as those hotels and spa treatments will be… I totally get why it's hard to leave your little slice of heaven, your home.
I hope this trip is fun for you, in spite of the change in plans.
Jessi On Monday, February 7 at 8:41 am
I am always so inspired by the open love and affection you show to MM after being married for so long. I think it's amazingly sweet….ok no more mushy.
Have fun on your trip! Sure wish we could make it to Denver to see you.
Laugh It Off On Monday, February 7 at 8:42 am
Indulging in some girly stuff is just the ticket during Snowmageddon – here's a few ways to binge on luxury without messing up that 2011 diet.
melinda mclane On Monday, February 7 at 8:43 am
You all have fun!! And he is kinda cute…Your lucky!!
Megaen G On Monday, February 7 at 8:43 am
Awwww….I love the way you are so mushy about your husband! Also, Yay for a girls week!!!! I can't wait til my girls are older so I can sweep them away for a girls weekend! It sounds so much fun!!
Auntie Ruth On Monday, February 7 at 8:43 am
Can't wait to see you this evening!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert On Monday, February 7 at 8:45 am
Your husband / boyfriend could model jeans for a living. Sorry, hope you don't mind, just sayin'
S On Monday, February 7 at 9:25 am
I agree……..WRANGLER……..CAN YOU HEAR US !!!
A model and a writer all in one family Oh, 2 models (sorry Ree)
Denise On Monday, February 7 at 3:19 pm
He'd have competition….George Strait
Homebody2 On Monday, February 7 at 4:52 pm
Don't think they sell Wanglers like that in SD, Just in case, please share, what style jeans do you buy Marlboro Man? I've got to get some for my hubby!
Denise On Tuesday, February 8 at 7:56 am
Wrangler 13MWZ
everton terrace On Monday, February 7 at 8:46 am
Yes, how a man treats animals is a good thing to notice. I think being a rancher sounds like being a mother, the animals are like your children, they come first.
Denise On Monday, February 7 at 3:55 pm
Yes, this is oh so true and I couldn't of said it better myself. I thought the same thing exactly as I hit the submit button earlier when I left a comment.
Sasha @ Global Table Adventure On Monday, February 7 at 8:47 am
1. I'm glad your water is back on
2. I have to try taking a bath with dasani. But even better? Perrier…
3. I'm glad you don't have to drink out of that pond. Or bath in it.
Sasha @ Global Table Adventure On Monday, February 7 at 8:48 am
4. I wish typos were extinct.
CarolinaGirl On Monday, February 7 at 8:47 am
You and the girls will have tons of fun, enjoy your time together!
Teresa On Monday, February 7 at 8:48 am
What a fun time to look forward to….I know what is like to be without running water and lots of people in the household….nothing worse than NO WATER—and all before your trip—that must have been rough, I can totally sympathize.
Have fun with the girls.
Sharon On Monday, February 7 at 8:49 am
Gee, you gals need to go & have some fun ~ this weather in Tulsa has been the pits, but I know there are lots of people worse off than we have been. So thankful to have electricity & running water & a nice warm bed. Enjoy the warm weather! Me ~ I'm just waiting for July so my toes will thaw out.
amy On Monday, February 7 at 8:50 am
It was so wonderful meeting you in okc this past weekend. My friend Jennifer and I were some of the last ladies in line. (Jennifer was the super duper pregnant lady…. Well baby #8 is still cooking. Now a day over his due date.) We'll keep you posted. Prayers for a safe trip for you and the girls.
Caroline in Tennessee On Monday, February 7 at 8:51 am
In the middle of reading Black Heels…love it!
Kristin On Monday, February 7 at 9:54 am
So am I. Its wonderful, isn't it. It makes posts like this that much more touching. Knowing the love between Ree and Marlboro Man. I get teary-eyed just thinking about it.
Jenn K On Monday, February 7 at 8:52 am
You take such beautiful pictures Ree, will there possibly be a book of just pictures in the futire?
S On Monday, February 7 at 9:12 am
Great idea……..Coffee Table Book…….Cow Table Book…..MM Butt Book…….ha. Bet Wrangler would sponser that !
Suzy Miller On Monday, February 7 at 8:52 am
So happy that you get to visit your old stomping grounds on this book tour!
Be safe and have a good time.
Was so good to finally meet you at your book signing Feb 5th in OKC.
You are so sweet and I do not want to hear anymore "Chubby" comments from you about YOU.
You are NOT chubby!
You are adorable….very dancer like.
Have fun and enjoy that sunshine for all of us left behind :)-
Happy Times!
Cheryl Barker On Monday, February 7 at 8:53 am
You girls have fun — and don't worry about the guys. Somehow I don't think they'll miss painting their toenails blue and green
janelle On Monday, February 7 at 8:54 am
isn't there SOMETHING out there on the market that would keep part of the pond from freezing and MM wouldn't have to chop holes in it.
Martha On Monday, February 7 at 8:54 am
Take plenty of pics. Laugh and laugh and laugh. Have a pillow fight. While eating breakfast, start planning lunch and so on and so on.
Am extremely jealous.
Jaime Jacobs On Monday, February 7 at 8:56 am
Thats so funny that you call your self his girlfriend because I always refer to my husband as my boyfriend…I think it keeps us young at heart.
pjkupka On Monday, February 7 at 8:57 am
Have a great time on your trip. I do weekends with friends and once a year a sister's trip with my 2 siblings. Great fun and food. Just finished Black Heels. Loved it. Now waiting for the sequel. And is the book tour coming to Iowa?
MBee's On Monday, February 7 at 8:57 am
Have a great trip, we are getting a dose of snow today and it is gorgeous!
Ashley On Monday, February 7 at 8:57 am
I love to read your blog everyday! I had to check it out after seeing it in a Guidepost my mother-in-law gave me. It's so nice to see a wife appreciate her husband……My family of 4 also raise livestock……..cattle and goats. Love the humor you add. Thanks! ( Hope you enjoy your girlie trip! Hopefully you'll be refreshed when you get back to the ranch). I also plan on getting your book….I can't wait to read it!
Mary Ruth On Monday, February 7 at 8:58 am
Love the pictures. I can see why you continue to lust after the MM. Have a wonderful time with the girls!
Melissa On Monday, February 7 at 8:58 am
Who'll feed all those cowboys when you're away?
Sandi On Monday, February 7 at 9:08 am
TV dinners?????? ha I'll bet MM can run a microwave oven !!!
Julie at Elisharose On Monday, February 7 at 9:00 am
Those photos looks so cold! I don't blame you for wanting to get out of there.
Nancy~the wife of a dairyman On Monday, February 7 at 9:04 am
You are so right….the ranch and cattle come first. I'll be going to the World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA tomorrow, because I thought it would be fun and my husband is staying home to take care of the dairy cows….even though he would like to go, but the animals always come first, 7 days a week.
I'm loving that you're sharing more ranch related stories on your blog:)
Keep them coming!
Fairfield House On Monday, February 7 at 9:05 am
Hope you have a great and safe trip with the gals. I love the images you shared of your Marlboro Man expressing his love for you and his home.
Your Friend,
Kris On Monday, February 7 at 9:06 am
Enjoy your girl trip and hopefully the snow and ice will melt while you're away!
Tracy On Monday, February 7 at 9:06 am
Nice! Your girl's are so lucky and fortunate that they get the opportunity to do so much travelling! They are very lucky!
Sandi On Monday, February 7 at 9:07 am
Patricia On Monday, February 7 at 9:08 am
Those pics…. – eye candy for the ladies !!
Paige Whitley On Monday, February 7 at 9:10 am
I think it would be really cool if MM would chronicle his week without you. PB&J's for breakfast lunch and dinner, the work w/ the boys, etc. Did you leave him a camera?
Jessica On Monday, February 7 at 9:11 am
This post belongs in Ree's Greatest Hits, soon to be published. It's a mighty tribute!!!
beth larson On Monday, February 7 at 9:11 am
Ree, does Marlborow Man know about the wonders of an ice auger? All the ice fishermen in MN. use one them to easily make holes in the ice…seems like it would be so much easier than a shovel!?
Lynette (thoughtsthatgothroughmybrain) On Monday, February 7 at 9:12 am
Sweet. You girls have a great time. I would love to be there with you all. I need an all girls vacation!
Munchiedog On Monday, February 7 at 9:13 am
Just think of your sweet homecoming and what a great time you will have on the road!
AliciaC On Monday, February 7 at 9:13 am
What? No pick ax this time??
Leesha On Monday, February 7 at 9:16 am
Sounds like your going to have a great trip! How fun to have an all girls vacation of sorts! I must say though…..maybe you can swing on up to Boise while in Salt Lake?? We would love to have ya!
Ann On Monday, February 7 at 9:16 am
Such a hard worker! I'm sure they'll be fine. Enjoy yourselves while you're all away, and know the boys will be so happy when you come back!
Cowgirl Wannabe On Monday, February 7 at 9:17 am
You two are so darn cute I can't stand it!! But do love it!!!
Have a safe and fun trip!!
AimeeJ On Monday, February 7 at 9:19 am
You are too cute. Have a great time on your trip.
Liz@WashingtonPharmGirl On Monday, February 7 at 9:19 am
You are a very, very, lucky gal. All that testosterone and muscle would make my hair curl!
Sues2u2 On Monday, February 7 at 9:21 am
What a wonderful idea. This summer my sisters & I are going to get together if it kills us! Trying to find the time for 5 women from all over the US to get together is a nightmare but oh so worth it.
Have a fun & safe trip, Ree.
Erin Ward On Monday, February 7 at 9:22 am
Have fun on your trip! And I love the fabulous pictures! Black and white photos are always my favorite.
Carmen Cavanaugh On Monday, February 7 at 9:22 am
Girls trip!!!!! How fun!!!! Enjoy it thoroughly while we get another dose of winter snow! I actually am enjoying it.
But I have running water.
Take a long bath and do girly things!
Beth On Monday, February 7 at 9:22 am
Girl trips are so much fun! I know that you will all have a great time on your trip out west!
Can you do me a favor? Come to San Diego. Pretty please?
shelly On Monday, February 7 at 9:23 am
you make your own ranch dressing?!
Linda On Monday, February 7 at 9:24 am
WebSavvyMom On Monday, February 7 at 9:24 am
–>I've been without power but never water. I'd be ready to leave on a jet plane!
Mary at Deep South Dish On Monday, February 7 at 9:26 am
Was wondering what the heck he was doing. Gorgeous pics. Have a fun trip!
jodi On Monday, February 7 at 9:26 am
bought and read your book this weekend…..(sigh). it was too hard to put down so I kept reading until I was done! happy girls trip Hopefully, it will be warmer when you get back home!
Julie in OK On Monday, February 7 at 9:26 am
I love the black and white photos…so much more dramatic.
A black and white photo assignment would be wonderful about now :-)!
Have a safe and most enjoyable trip!
Barb Brown On Monday, February 7 at 9:27 am
I love the way you love him Ree!!
CC in NJ On Monday, February 7 at 9:29 am
Have a fun time! It's gotta be hard to leave home without everyone comming with you. But I'm sure you girls will have a blast! Can't wait to hear all about it!
Brandy On Monday, February 7 at 9:30 am
Not just kind cute, VERY CUTE.
Cassie (The Family Jewels) On Monday, February 7 at 9:35 am
You are adorable! Have fun:)
LoriB,London, Ontario, Canada On Monday, February 7 at 9:36 am
Go Girls Go! You are all gonna have a blast. Take lots of pictures for us.
Melissa @frugalchristianliving On Monday, February 7 at 9:36 am
That was sweet…
Plano Mom On Monday, February 7 at 9:36 am
More than kinda. You're a blessed woman. I am too.
WildChildT On Monday, February 7 at 9:36 am
I hate to tell you but here in Denver we're getting hit with some big snow too. We still have water though! Have fun and stay warm.
Jessica Waters On Monday, February 7 at 9:40 am
we can't wait to meet you tonight! safe travels
Rene Foust On Monday, February 7 at 9:42 am
You are going to have so much fun!!!!! And yes Marlboro Man is very handsome!
Debbie J. On Monday, February 7 at 9:42 am
"I gave myself a sponge bath with Dasani
* It was exceedingly humiliating
* But also strangely refreshing"
This is why I love reading your blog. So honest and so funny. I'm so glad you are allowing us a peek into your life's journey.
blunt delivery On Monday, February 7 at 9:43 am
I'm not even gonna act like I my friends and I didn't compile giant lists of 800 #'s when we were in middle school so we could prank call them during our sleepovers. We thought it was especially funny to order the Hair Club for Men, for our balding 7th grade science teacher.


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The QUOC website is currently UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
However, here are the basic details of the club:
Simply, we are club for Queen's Students that like to escape the concrete, and play Outdoors.
Philosophically, we are a club to enhance physical and mental health through active self-propelled engagement of the Outdoors, while enhancing environmental awareness and connections to our natural surroundings and to peers that share these common values.
You may join the club (register and pay) at any time throughout the year, but must do so before going on a trip!
You can always do so at our weekly meetings: Wednesdays @ 5:30pm in Dunning 12
Steps to register:
1. Complete the Queen's Recreation Club Registration: http://bit.ly/1rU5mgW (select 'Outdoors Club')
2. Complete the QUOC Membership form: http://bit.ly/1EXATiW
3. Come to a meeting and make your payment.
For students: $30/ year or $20/ semester
For Queen's alumni, faculty/ staff + spouses: $40/ year or $25/ semester plus an active ARC membership
To go on an awesome trip:
1. Fully register as a member
2. Receive weekly emails "The Scoop!" with upcoming trip descriptions, hopefully something interests you! These are sent to paid members only.
3. Come to a weekly meeting (Wednesdays @ 5:30pm in Dunning 12) to sign up on an "interest list" 3-4 weeks before a trip
At meetings we also share pictures and stories from the weekend, and occasionally host movie nights and potlucks!
4. Secure your place with payment for a trip 2-3 weeks in advance (at a meeting or contact your trip leader)
5. Borrow any gear you need from the club (free for club members!)
*Note: we cannot rent canoes, kayaks, or mountaineering equipment outside of official club trips*
6. Go have a wild time outside with some great folks! :)
Info on Gear Rental:
- Members have access to rent any of our gear except for canoes, kayaks, and mountaineering equipment.
- Gear hours for pick up and returns are:
Monday 5:30-7:30pm
Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm
- If these *absolutely* don't work for you, and a friend can't go on your behalf, send our Gear Managers an email at:
email@example.com (Maya) or email@example.com (Cayla)
- The new gear room is located on LL1 of the ARC, just past the squash courts.
- Please review our updated Equipment Rental Policy
Exec Applications are due Oct 9th @ Midnight
If you have any questions, send us an email at: firstname.lastname@example.com
You can also find our group on Facebook: "Queen's Outdoors Club"
We are also on Instagram! @queensoutdoorsclub
Thanks for stopping by!


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Sharing gadgets just got better
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Have you ever wanted to tell a friend about a really great game gadget on iGoogle or help someone set up a gadget exactly the way you have it? You can do those things on iGoogle using the Share menu, but what you couldn't do before today was share a gadget and collaborate with your friends on the same gadget data. This means you can now view and edit gadgets just like Google Docs.
A simple gadget to share is one for sticky notes. Enter a grocery list, share it with family members, and everyone can see and edit the same list. If you like crosswords, but like me need plenty of help, just share your crossword with a friend and they can work on it with you.
Here's how in three steps:
Step 1: Click the triangle on the gadget you want to share and click "Share this gadget."
Step 2: If you're a Gmail user, just pick the friends you want to share with or type in their email addresses.
Step 3: Decide whether you want to let your friends edit your gadget content or just view it on their iGoogle page and click "Send invites." Your friends will get an email from you and they will be able to see a preview of the gadget in the email and add it to their own iGoogle page.
So go ahead, check out the full list of gadgets with this feature and give it a try. We've enabled this feature for some of our more popular gadgets to encourage collaboration, but of course it doesn't make sense for every gadget. For example, you can share a weather or movie listings gadget with a friend, but data sharing is not enabled - your friend gets an independent copy of the gadget, as before.
Developers, check out the Gadgets API Blog to learn how to incorporate this feature in your gadget with one line of code.
We would love to know what you think.


text: Does Hitler Qualify as a Righteous Gentile? jewdar July 23, 2012 History 5 Comments So Jewdar is back, after a three week hiatus (two weeks on a road trip to Graceland with Mrs. Jewdar and the Little Jewdars, one week to decompress and watch and absosmurfly hate Portlandia). Now that we're back, however, it's time to start working through some of our backlog. Documents were uncovered recently suggesting that in 1940, Hitler intervened on behalf of his former company commander (Nerd Alert: While Jews could not be officers in the Prussian Army, they could be officers in the Bavarian Army) (Super-Nerd Alert: Imperial Germany maintained separate armies for its various components, which were all under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Army), Ernest Hess, to prevent his deportation. While this is touted as unique event, there were at least two other circumstances in which personal connections to Hitler resulted in Jews being saved. In 1938, another Jewish officer from the List Regiment, Hugo Guttman, was released from police authority after authorities realized his personal connection to the Fuhrer (he had recommended Hitler for his Iron Crosses). That same year, after the Anschluss with Austria, Eduard Bloch, who had been the Hitler family doctor, and for whom the future had pledged his eternal gratitude, seems to have received special protection. As pointed out to Jewdar by Heeb hotshot Jonathan Poritsky, this raise an interesting question. According to Yad Vashem, the criteria for being selected as a Righteous Gentile (nothing insulting about that), are as follows: Active involvement of the rescuer in saving one or several Jews from the threat of death or deportation to death camps Risk to the rescuer's life, liberty or position The initial motivation being the intention to help persecuted Jews: i.e. not for payment or any other reward such as religious conversion of the saved person, adoption of a child, etc. The existence of testimony of those who were helped or at least unequivocal documentation establishing the nature of the rescue and its circumstances. Now, let's review, shall we? While Hitler didn't seem to be personally involved in the case of Gutmann, he seems to have played a role in helping both Bloch and Hess. Certainly, Hitler did not stand to receive any personal benefit from this aid. And there does seem to be some solid documentation as to the "rescue and its circumstances." The tricky part, of course, is of course, #2. Certainly, it was no risk to his life or liberty, but might these acts of Jew helpery jeopardized his position, if not as Fuhrer, then at least as the Reich's unequivocal Jew-hater #1? And this brings us to our big selling point. While Jewdar understands that to many people, the very idea of making Hitler a Righteous Gentile is grotesque, but there's something appealing to us about the notion of remember Hitler, not for making Germany Judenrein, but for saving German Jews. A lot of Jews may hate the idea, but something tells us Hitler would have hated it more. What do you think? 5 Responses Poster ATAT July 23, 2012 If you agree to buy me a soda at the store, it doesn't mean 'no matter what'. "The store was on fire when I got there." "But you agreed to go in and get me a soda!" "I didn't agree no matter what." Since Hitler caused more Jewish deaths than he saved (by a geometric factor of 2 or three million), this would be a logical and obvious – even if unspoken – exception to the criteria for righteous gentile. Johnny may have been the most helpful to the teacher, but if Johnny murdered the teacher on the last day of school, that, also, would be a logical and obvious exception to the normal criteria for giving out the 'most helpful' award. Reply Poster ATAT July 23, 2012 Officer to car driver: "Why are you stopped here for six hours?" Driver: "The sign says, in writing, 'Stop'. I'm waiting for it to say, in writing, 'Go'. Not every rule has to be written. Reply Andrew Spark July 26, 2012 Interesting, because it again raises the question – a question raised by several other circumstances – as to whether Hitler actually truly hated Jews, or, like myriad other politicians before and since, including here in the United States, was simply saying and doing what he thought he should say and do in order to attain and stay in power. Obviously, I do not know the answer to this question, but consider this next time you know a politician is saying or doing something because of his or her own self-interest and not because he or she believes it right, and give no quarter to such scum. Reply Poster ATAT July 26, 2012 On the possibility that Hitler didn't really hate Jews, but merely used the anti-semitism as a political tool. I read a book, "Hitler's War" which even suggested that Hitler didn't know about the Holocaust and found it compelling, as well as the idea that Hitler wasn't anti-Jewish on a personal level. I like the idea, but over time, there are little things in my studies and readings, that have convinced me that while both theories are valid, it is more likely that he really hated Jews. Little things, like, 1. Given the nature of Germany, it is extremely unlikely that an entire holocaust network of giant proportions at many huge locations across Europe did not have the blessing of Hitler directly. Remember, except for after Pearl Harbor, Hitler vowed never to declare war. Why tip off your enemies? Also remember, the high command was constantly in competition, Himler vs Goerring, etc etc, nobody was a 'team', it was all individuals and Hitler. So, keeping an entire system going for five years, it doesn't fit unless Hitler was behind it. In reading "The Young Hitler I knew" it seems pretty clear that the personal hatred of the Jews started before politics. My best guess is that it had something to do with Syphilis, Hitler hated the Jews on a personal level. In the Hidden Hitler, the suggestion is that Hitler was a German style homosexual for some time before coming to power and maybe he did suffer from something, perhaps mental. That he might have made exceptions saving a few useful Jews proves he was a complex person, just as I think I should exercise but do not. I started and kept the ideas that Hitler didn't really hate the Jews at all, and I seized on the idea that the Holocaust was done without informing Hitler, but after years of reading reliable incidents where Hitler directly expressed hatred, seemingly for no political reason and not just in speeches, if I'm fair and open minded, I feel I had to drop these desirable positions in favor of the position with the most evidence, that he really hated the Jews deeply and that he directly ordered, verbally, the holocaust. He should get credit for the highway system. Why? Because he wanted to make it faster for the world, better for civilians? No, look to the Spanish Civil War: The Germans would bomb cities. Why? Because the civilians would clog the streets and the military could not get to the front. Therefore, build the Autobahn and don't let that happen to Germany in the upcoming conquest of Europe. Sure enough, tanks shuttled from one end of Germany to the other front, throughout the war. I think he really was enamored with that play, and he lived it out. He was either going to rule the world or die in flames. I wish he had been accepted into art school. But then, who knows? Maybe someone worse might have come along. Hard to say about Hitler, but if G-d is in control of everything, Gom ze l'tova and all the Jews who died in the Holocaust died sanctifying G-d's name. Reply Jewdar July 27, 2012 Hitler certainly hated "the Jews" to an obsessive degree. Those who argue that he was simply scapegoating or using them politically don't understand; Hitler or the nature of German antisemitism. The notion that he might help some Jew or another is not surprising, nor contradictory. I intentionally put quotations around '"the Jews'" because in his type of obsessive racism, individual Jews were irrelevant. He wasn't interested in the Jews as individuals, but as a collective threat to the Aryan race. For those who imagine that he was simply using antisemitism politically, I'd refer you to "Hitler's Jewish Soldiers." During the Battle of Stalingrad, Hitler was poring over photos of partly Jewish soldiers to decide if they could be qualified as Aryan. These are the actions of an obsessive, not someone whose simply using antisemitism as a political ploy. At the same time, the presence of so many partially Jewish Germans, or converts (like Hess) suggests the complexity of the situation, especially during the war. We shouldn't make the mistake of presuming that racism is always simple. The same guy who hates a group can always make exceptions for people within the group. It should also be noted that prior to 1941, the Nazis weren't pursuing a policy of extermination, but of emigration. tossing a bone to this or that Jew in 1938 or 1940 doesn't tell us what would have happened in 1942, or if the Germans had won the war. Hitler's War, I'd note, is by David Irving, which doesn't invalidate it, but at the Lipstadt trial, certain issues of methodology were raised. Finally, generally didn't cruise along the Autobahn–bad for the highway, and bad for Germany's limited fuel supply. Tanks tend to be transported by truck and train. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel reply


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The club was one of many goals Tahiry put on her vision board, which she's serious about and puts a lot of stock in. "Years ago I created a vision board, I think that was very important, I encourage kids to do that. It was pretty much how I saw my life in the next couple of years, just building. Even when it came to 'What's my next vacation spot?' to family, to magazines I wanted to be on…and this club was part of that." She says the fact that she's now on a successful show doesn't hurt the business either. "Shout to Love & Hip Hop, they've helped me a lot. Fan-base-wise, and I've made great money so…investments, it's smart, I figured why not a club?" And now that she's ticked this item off of her vision board, she tells us she's incredibly proud of herself for making it happen.
"It's weird. I remember getting into my car and almost breaking down into tears because I can't believe I finally did it, it's here! I was kind of proud of myself, but also really grateful, so I had a little moment that first night. I no longer have to answer to anybody. I worked really hard and put every last penny that I've made in this and this is my baby."
When we asked Tahiry what businessperson she looks up to for inspiration, she told us "I just love NeNe Leakes. I think that she's done it. She's pretty much the one person I look at ans she where she started and how much she's grown and I've always said I would love to be the next NeNe Leakes. I also love Bethenny Frankel. These women have used this platform and created bigger things." Finally, when we asked what fans who go to the club can expect when they head out to her new venue, she assured us that on top of all the typical club stuff, "Good music, good, chill environment, sexy girls," there's one thing that sets this place apart: "Tahiry's in the building!"
Suite 135 is located on 701 West 135th street at 12th Avenue in New York City.


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Graduates qualify to apply to the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting for eligibility to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist examination.
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Below is the poem entitled Tribute to two wonderful people which was written by poet
Duggan. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
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Peter Duggan
My tribute to two wonderful guys
I know I've said it all before
But I must tell you again
About a man called John Sherman
Maybe I write in vain
But I must tell the world about
The two guys in my life
Who I'll put on a pedestal
John and his lovely wife
He don't come from religion
Nor any beliefs at all
He's more like a Psychologist
His approach is wonderful
To don't claim to be a Guru
He's just a humble man
Yet he will do most anything
To help you if he can.
Once I suffered oh, so much
With anxiety and fear
I hated me, the whole damned world
My head was never clear
My wife was set to leave me
My kids thought me so low
All because of a foolish war
So lonely I did grow.
Then John he showed me just one act
And said 'That's it, that's all!'
And I just listened to the man
Though I am not a fool
And now It's four years later
And my heart is filled with bliss
There's nothing could destroy it
That's just the way it is.
No more the fear of life is here
No more the fear of death
No more that awful greyness
No more I feel bereft
Every day to me right now
Is another brand new day
As life becomes more beautiful
In every kind of way.
I know I talk about john a lot, don't want to bore anyone, but what I gained from him was absolutely phenomenal, and my main reason for joining poetry groups was so people might know of him...Peter