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It is essential that governments maintain adequate levels of fund balance to mitigate risks and provide a back-up for revenue shortfalls.
The adequacy of unrestricted fund balance1 in the general fund should be assessed based upon a governments specific circumstances. Nevertheless, GFOA recommends, at a minimum, that general-purpose governments, regardless of size, incorporate in its financial policies that unrestricted fund balance in their general fund be no less than two months of regular general fund operating revenues or regular general fund operating expenditures.
If fund balance falls below a governments policy level, then it is important to have a solid plan to replenish fund balance levels. Rating agencies consider the governments fund balance policy, history of use of fund balance, and policy and practice of replenishment of fund balance when assigning ratings. Thus, a well developed and transparent strategy to replenish fund balance may reduce the cost of borrowing. However, it can be challenging to build fund balances back up to the recommended levels because of other financial needs and various political considerations.
GFOA recommends that governments adopt a formal fund balance policy that defines the appropriate level of fund balance target levels. Also, management should consider specifying the purposes for which various portions of the fund balances are intended. For example, one portion of the fund balance may be for working capital, one for budgetary stabilization, and one for responding to extreme events. This additional transparency helps decision makers understand the reason for maintaining the target levels described in the fund balance policy.
Governments should also consider providing broad guidance in their financial policies for how resources will be directed to fund balance replenishment. For example, a policy may define the revenue sources that would typically be looked to for replenishment of fund balance. This might include non-recurring revenues, budget surpluses, and excess resources in other funds (if legally permissible and if there is defensible rationale). Year-end surpluses are an especially appropriate source for replenishing fund balance.
Finally, a government should consider including in its financial policy a statement that establishes the broad strategic intent of replenishing fund balances as soon as economic conditions allow. This emphasizes fund balance replenishment as a financial management priority.
Governments are subject to a number of factors that could require the use of fund balances. It is therefore incumbent on jurisdictions to minimize the use of fund balance, except in very specific circumstances. Replenishment should take place in a prompt fashion with amounts that have been used to ensure that the jurisdiction is properly prepared for contingencies. With the foundation of a financial policy in place, governments should use their long-term financial planning and budget processes to develop a more detailed strategy for using and replenishing fund balance. With these criteria in mind, the government should develop a replenishment strategy and timeline for replenishing fund balances as soon as possible, and that is still appropriate to prevailing budgetary and economic conditions and that considers the following:
- The policy should define the time period within which and contingencies for which fund balances will be used. This gives the public a sense for how fund balance is being used as a bridge to ensure stable cash flow and provide service continuity.
- The policy should describe how the governments expenditure levels will be adjusted to match any new economic realities that are behind the use of fund balance as a financing bridge.
- The policy should describe the time period over which the components of fund balance will be replenished and the means by which they will be replenished. Frequently, a key part of the replenishment plan will be to control operating expenditures and use budget surpluses to replenish fund balance. The replenishment plan might also specify any particular revenue source that will aid in the replenishment of fund balances. For example, if the government has a volatile sales tax yield, it might specify that yields that are significantly above average would be used to replenish fund balances.
Generally, governments should seek to replenish their fund balances within one to three years of use. However, when developing the specifics of the replenishment plan, governments should consider a number of factors that influence the rate and time period over which fund balances will be replenished. Factors influencing the replenishment time horizon include:
- The budgetary reasons behind the fund balance targets. The government should consider special conditions that may have caused it to set its fund balance target levels higher than the GFOA-recommended minimum level. For example, if targets are higher because the community has very volatile cash flows, then the government would want to build the fund balances back up more quickly compared to governments with more stable cash flows.
- Recovering from an extreme event. An extreme event, such as a natural disaster, that has required the government to use a portion of its fund balance, may make it infeasible to replenish the fund balance as quickly as normal, depending upon the severity of the event.
- Political continuity. Replenishing fund balance takes political will, and that will is often strengthened by the memory of the financial challenge that caused the use of fund balances in the first place. If the governing board and/or management are already committed to a particular financial policy, the replenishment strategy should be as consistent as possible with that policy in order to maximize political support.
- Financial planning time horizons. Fund balances should typically be replenished within the time horizon covered by the organizations long-term financial plan. This puts the entire replenishment plan in context and shows the public and decision makers the expected positive outcome of the replenishment strategy.
- Long-term forecasts and economic conditions. Expectations for poor economic conditions may delay the point at which fund balances can be replenished. However, in its replenishment plan the government should be sure to set a benchmark (e.g., after fund balances have dropped to a certain point below desired target levels) for when use of fund balance is no longer acceptable as a source of funds.
- Milestones for gradual replenishment. A replenishment plan will likely be more successful if it establishes replenishment milestones at various time intervals. This is especially important if replenishment is expected to take place over multiple years (e.g., if you are starting from 75% of your target, set a goal to reach 80 percent of target in one year, 90 percent in two years, and 100 percent in three years).
- External financing expectations. A replenishment plan that is not consistent with credit rating agency expectations may increase the governments cost of borrowing. It is important that the logic used by the government to develop the replenishment plan be communicated in an effective fashion to external lenders.
- GFOA Best Practice Appropriate Level of Unrestricted Fund Balance in the General Fund, 2009.
- For a fuller explanation of the concept of "bridging" in financial distress, please visit GFOA's financial recovery website at www.gfoa.org/financialrecovery.


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Purab Kohli's next with Girish Malik to go on floors this year
Actor Purab Kohli says his next project with director Girish Malik will go on the floors towards the end of the year.
This will be Purab's second film with the director, after the recently released "Jal", which has won the National Award for the best film in the special effects category.
" After 'Jal', there is another film with Girish, which should take-off towards the end of the year and that is a really exciting project," the actor told reporters Wednesday at the launch of a luxury fashion brand store here.
"Jal" focussed on the universal issue of water scarcity and featured Purab in the lead role of a water diviner.
The film got a mixed response from the audience, however, but Purab is not bothered and said, "As a piece of cinema, it ('Jal') still fascinates me. When I sit down in a theatre and watch 'Jal', it shakes me up".
Further talking about the response to "Jal", and its director Girish, the actor said: "Some people really loved it, while some criticised Girish's work. But I think it is his style and for me, his style is refreshing and new.
"I look up at these (reactions) as opinions and regard those opinions, but at the same time I think he has made a brilliant film," he added.
Set in the Rann of Kutch, "Jal" released April 4 in India. Earlier, the film had been to various film festivals like Busan Film Festival and International Film Festival of India and won appreciation.
Purab's next is "Tere Aane Se", slated to release in September this year.
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
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By Curt Yeomans
Henry County-based stained glass art instructor, Mary Anne Maslanka, said she has heard the complaints people have about why they cannot learn her craft.
"It's too hard to do," she said is one she often hears.
"But, I'm not an artist," is another.
"I have people who walk in the room, and when they see what is going to be made, their reaction normally is to walk out the door, because they think it's too hard," she added. "But, this is coloring book fun time. It's very easy to do. You're just using your imagination."
Maslanka taught a free class on making stained glass mosaics, at the Clayton County Headquarters Library, in Jonesboro, on Wednesday. She said she teaches a one-shot, free class on the subject every summer at the library branch.
Some participants, this year, created beach scenes featuring sail boats, palm trees, and setting suns. Others created religious motifs, with crosses at the center of their work.
Another person fashioned an abstract image with leaves, beads and small hearts.
"I like the fact that I was doing something out of the ordinary," said Jonesboro resident, Marcus Edwards, after the class. He made one of the beach-scene mosaics.
Participants started out by picking a small frame, with a clear plate of glass and a sheet of mosaic adhesive glue in it. Then, they went over to a side table, and picked out odds-and-ends items, such as beads, or crosses, or small sea shells, or old metal buttons, to use as "centerpiece" items in their mosaics.
After they had their "centerpiece" items, they began sifting through several old coffee bean containers that were filled with shards of stained glass that had been cut in a variety of shapes. The pieces of glass were sorted by color, and most differed in transparency and shade.
"Today, you're going to use your imagination," Maslanka said. "When you talk about what you want it to look like ... You've got shapes that look like lots of different stuff. Look at it within [a mindset of] 'What else does it look like, other than a piece of glass?'"
The participants then carefully arranged their "centerpiece" items and stained glass shards onto the adhesive, which itself sat on the clear plate of glass in the frame. Sometimes, the pieces ended up where an artist wanted them to go. Other times, it was a game of just trying to make the shards fit wherever they could, while still making the colors work together in the mosaic.
Finally, when all of the pieces were in place, the anxious students took their "artwork" to Maslanka, so she could use her heat gun to melt the adhesive glue that held the items in place.
When the first mosaic was ready to be heated, the demur, small-statured instructor reached into a Rubbermaid box, and pulled out her big black gun. The device's shape could best be described as something of a cross between a hair dryer and a science fiction ray gun. It was pitch-black in color, with a six-inch-long handle, and a shiny silver grate over the spot where the heat came out.
"They don't usually look like this," the instructor said, before pulling out a smaller, fuchsia-colored heat gun (which was only one-third the size of the black gun). "This is what they normally look like," she explained.
She used the heat gun. over and over, as participants brought up their mosaics to be finished. "How do you know when all of the glue has melted?" someone asked Maslanka, as she waived her gun over one of the mosaics.
"You just guess," she said, half-jokingly, before adding, "actually, you can see it melting through some of the pieces [of stained glass]."
After the class ended, several participants said they were glad the library offered it, and expressed an interest in continuing to practice the art of making stained glass mosaics.
"I've always wanted to learn how to make stained glass art, so when I saw that they were offering this class, I said 'I'll take it,'" said Jonesboro resident, Shirley Goff, who made one of the religion-themed mosaics.
Stockbridge resident, Sue McMinn, added, "I'd like to do stained glass more often. It was a lot of fun, and I enjoyed it."
Maslanka said she teaches stained glass art classes at the Hobby Lobby store, at 205 South Point Blvd., in McDonough, on Thursdays, from 1 p.m., to 3 p.m., and Fridays, from 5:30 p.m., to 7:30 p.m.
The cost of the class is $20 per two-hour session. People who wish to participate in one of her classes must e-mail her in advance, at email@example.com, she said.
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Cut beans into 2" pieces. Dice other vegetables into medium cubes.
Boil them in a vessel separately until they are tender.
Cook Toor Dal with 3 cups of water in pressure cooker until 2 whistles.
Drain vegetables. Mix Dal and vegetables in a big vessel.
Add grinded masala, salt and Tamarind paste. Add water to required consistency and bring to boil. Before taking it out of stove add seasoning.
Serve with Rice or Chapattis.
2 Cups Toor Dal
Green Beans - 20
Carrot - 3
Potato - 2
Kohlrabi (Gedde Kosu in Kannada) - 1
Green Peas and Lima Beans - 1 Cup
1/2 Spoon Tamarind Paste.
Salt to Taste.
For Seasoning:
1/2 cup Peanuts and Cashew
1/2 Spoon Mustard
Hing and Kadi Patta.
For Masala
4 Spoons of Urad Dal
1 Spoon Chana Dal
3 Spoons Dhania
1 1/2 spoon Pepper Corns
1 Spoon Jeera
3 Red Chillies
2 Inch Cinnamon
4 Cloves
Fry all the above ingredients with 1/4 spoon oil until it's golden brown. Then Put all the above with 1/2 cup coconut in a mixer and grind it to smooth paste adding little water.
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St. Lucie Boys & Girls Club holding Stake & StakeWhat better way to treat yourself to some tasty tucker while giving back to the children of St. Lucie County! The Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County, in partnership with Outback Steakhouse, will be hosting the 2012 Steak & Stake; a dinner that allows you to enjoy a delicious steak dinner while taking a stake in a child's life.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at Tradition Town Hall.
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With each new season, I have a blast coming up with a new display for my front door. Depending upon how much time I have to devote to decorating, my concoctions have run the gamut from super simple treatments to those that are elaborate and involved. I've hung plates on my door, artwork, lanterns filled with thematic tableaus and a million kinds of wreaths. But the time I got the most comments on the appearance of my front door was the year I didn't hang anything! Friends and neighbors were so used to looking for my constantly changing door displays that when I didn't have time to reinvent the look of my door one season, they were sure that something dreadful must have happened to me. You wouldn't believe the number of calls I got from friends to see if I was OK.
This fall, treat visitors to a warm fall greeting by dressing up your door for the season. Here are three fun and quick looks to inspire you.
A Bountiful Bouquet
For today's blog, I asked Gail, a member of our talented visual team at Nell Hill's, to join me in creating three simple and fun fall looks for exterior doors. We had intended to dress up the front door of my home, but the day we had scheduled our blog photo session turned out to be so blisteringly hot, we wimped out and instead stayed in the wonderful air conditioned confines of Garrity's. So, as you look at each door treatment, use your imagination and picture it not on the interior door of a shop, but on the door of your own home.
Nothing says welcome like a happy basket spilling over with the glorious colors of fall. So for our first look, Gail hung a simple flower basket on the door by a burlap ribbon. New this year, these white wicker baskets make fabulous year-round decorating tools. They are long, thin, lightweight, inexpensive and feature a handle at the top that makes them easy to hang from a door. We're carrying the basket in three sizes, but I think the large size (28 inches high by 24.5 inches wide, and priced at just $19.75) and the medium size (24.75 inches high and 10.5 inches wide, priced at only $14.50) are the best sizes for door displays because they are large enough to make a statement that's visible from the street.
Gail hangs the basket a little lower on the door so that when she adds the bouquet, the floral arrangement will be right at eye level. My husband, Dan, goes nuts when I hammer nails willy-nilly in our home, so I have tried to come up with creative ways to hang things using as few nails as possible. One way to do this on your front door is to hang your display from your door knocker, securing it with a lovely seasonal ribbon. You can also use a door hook that secures over the top of your door.
If your front porch is not covered or if you get a lot of wind where you live, like we do in Kansas, you'll need to secure the basket so it doesn't bang around in a stiff fall breeze. Gail solved this problem by putting a weight in the bottom of the basket, which does a nice job of helping it hang straight, no matter what the weather.
With the basket in place, Gail begins filling it with a bouquet of fall goodies. To create the signature Nell Hill's look, she uses a base of fallen sticks for the arrangement. She positions four twigs in the basket so they look like they've grown there naturally. Next, she fills in with a mix of fall foliage. She inserts one sprig of faux maple leaves at a time, being sure to keep the look light and airy, bending and twisting the artificial branches so they look lifelike. Then she adds some fall flowers, like sunflowers and black eyed Susans, and even a hefty fake pumpkin for added fun. I also adore bittersweet and honeysuckle vine in displays like these. When you pick out the fabulous fakes for your basket of flowers, be sure to select foliage, flowers, grasses, vines and berries that look sensational with the color of your door and with your home's exterior paint.
When Gail likes what she sees, she secures all the pieces with florist wire so the display won't get torn up by the wind. Then she finishes it off with an adorable half bow treatment—my favorite these days. She makes a loop out of burlap ribbon, knots it and lets the two ends trail down.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
I really love to use mirrors on my front door, especially in the fall when Halloween trick-or-treaters will come knocking. I like it when the kids can see just how adorable they look as they wait for us to come to the door with our bowl of candy.
Gail selects a traditional oval mirror in a distressed painted finish. If your porch is uncovered, be sure to pick a mirror that can withstand wind and rain. I recommend you go for something waterproof and inexpensive. You'll also want to pick a mirror that is heavy enough not to be tossed about by the wind. And, consider putting a piece of felt on the mirror's back so it doesn't scuff your door.
Gail hammers in a small nail at the very top of the door's inside then ties a bit of twine to the nail. She brings the twine up over the door, where she ties it securely to the picture hanger on the back of the mirror. Twine is a great pick for your fall display because it's so rustic.
Next, Gail makes a simple loop bow out of one of the new ribbon styles we just got in for fall. This adorable burlap check ribbon looks great in a host of fall displays—you can loop it around wreaths, in and out of bouquets, on lantern handles or candlesticks, and around the base of fall topiaries in your garden. I can't decide which I like better, this cute new patterned burlap or my trusty gold standard—solid burlap ribbon. It's a tie: They both scream fall.
With the stage set, Gail starts to add pizazz to our door treatment by working in some fall leaves, berries and, of course, twigs. She lets the greens cascade down from the top left side of the mirror, securing the stems to the back of the mirror with florist wire. Her goal with this display is to add in a bit of color – orange through the berries and green through the faux foliage – but to keep the bouquet airy enough so as not to obscure the mirror underneath. I think she found just the right balance.
I'm crazy about this simple, tasteful treatment. It's streamlined enough to fit comfortably between an exterior door and a storm door. Yet it's substantial enough to turn heads as people drive by the front of your home.
If you don't have a mirror on hand, you could modify the look by using a piece of inexpensive artwork (oil so it's a bit more moisture-proof), a decorative plate or even a flat-backed lantern.
Chalk One up for Fall
This door treatment is super easy to pull off and lots of fun to do. We start by hanging a decorative chalkboard from a small nail on the door (remember, you could also use a door hook or hang the chalkboard from a knocker). You can stop here or dress the chalkboard up a bit like we did. Gail scouted about Garrity's for some fake fall gourds, eucalyptus leaf picks and faux fall maple leaf branches. She plays around with the pieces until she comes up with a look she likes. She pulls out her trusty florist wire and secures the pieces of the bouquet to the top of the chalkboard (to keep the gourds in place, she pokes holes in the back and strings florist wire through them). Presto! She creates a super cute look in a matter of minutes.
Since I can't resist having a bit of fun, I embellish the chalkboard with a message. The chalkboard we picked is printed with the phrase, "Things to do in the garden …." I add in a few options, like rake leaves, plant bulbs and seed. You can see which one I would choose: "drink wine". I love to sit with friends and family in my courtyard in the fall and enjoy a wonderful glass of wine!
This fall, be sure to take a few minutes to trick up your door for the season. Your friends, neighbors and passersby will be delighted you did. If you need a few more ideas or supplies for creating sensational fall door displays, be sure to visit us at Garrity's, where we have lots of fall foliage and gourds, at either Nell Hill's location or at Nell Hill's Online.
Next Week … Halloween is not just for kids any more. Be sure to come back next week when I'll share some frightfully fun ideas for throwing a simply sinister Halloween bash for you and your friends.
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29 Responses to "Fall Door Decor: Three Cute and Easy Looks"
Charla Jones Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
These are just lovely ideas for a door. My problem is……I have double doors with large oval glass. Do you have any suggestions for me? I have used swags with bows on the respective left and right corners of the glass. I just want something different. Thanks.
maureen Says:
September 28th, 2010 at 12:07 am
wonderful ideas! I like the mirror decoration and may use this idea for an interior door in my home. Keep these ideas coming! I look forward to Monday!
Clayton D. Marr Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Heyho there, I just needed to state how interesting I think this blog is!
Shelly Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Thank you for sharing these beautiful designs. They have really inspired me to create something unique and different with my fall decor. I really love dressing up a mirror and giving it even more style.
Dee Ann Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Awesome! I so look forward to these….tremendous ideas and the presentation of them is everything! You are the best! We're all blessed, by such marvelous suggestions for our seasonal joy in decorating! Thanks a million, Mary Carol and All!!!
Sally Moore Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Love the Fall Door Decoration but I can't use anything on mine because I have a full -view storm door & cannot attach any kind of hanger!!!! Any suggestions for me & others w/the same problem?
Lou Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
I love all three. I am planning on doing the mirror on my door to my beauty shop. Thanks for the wonderful ideals.
Cynthia Allen Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
I love all the ideas — especially the mirror! An idea I'll have borrow!
Miss Char Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Thanks so much for the great ideas. I actually have something similar to your first door but adding the pumpkin is going to make a big difference.
Sandi Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
All the doors look just wonderful. Since I lam a basket fan and have them every where I am a little partial to the basket door, but love all of them the ideas are great!! Really like how you have been doing 3 different designs.
Bonnie Carlson Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
I found a wicker letter holder with two pockets one upper and one lower that I used. I filled each one with fall picks and a small birdhouse wired on and small pumpkins. This is fairly flat and actually fits between the house door and the glass storm door. Worked great!
Marilyn C. Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Gail, you are brilliant to have thought of using a weight to help the basket stay in place! I've been hanging a fall basket on my front door for years, and its swaying always confounded me. I have a hint: to avoid the basket scratching my door, I place several table (or floor protectors) on the back of the basket where it rests on the surface of the door. I do the half bow too, but wrap it around the body of the basket…as though it's wearing a belt. Thanks, Gail!!
Suzanne Says:
September 29th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
MORE….MORE….MORE…this story deserves a part two….and three. PLEASE!! See Maureen needs more help.
Mary in Lawrence Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 12:56 am
Gail's ideas are Super! It will be hard to decide which one to use!! Thanks so much!!
Bill Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 1:00 am
I really like the idea of the chalk board, and my nieghbors will love it. They usually are interested in what I'm going to do next, so your idea would work great for our Neighborhood Pie Club (such as anouncing when the next feast is and what to bring- they love Pie!) I can also change the decoration of the board for the season or theme of the Pie Club, our Key West theme was the most delicious this year so far. Thanks for all the ideas Mary Carol and fell free to stop by my Greek Revival Cottage anytime you like!
Irene Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Hello Mary Carol,
I so much enjoyed this post! I love the door decoration, but you also inspired me to dress up our kitchen chalkboard. Thank you, and best wishes for a most enjoyable Autumn.
mary erbafina Says:
September 30th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Hi Ladies,
These are wonderful decorating ideas and fairly easy to complete thanks to the step by step instructions. Where might I purchase the door baskets (living in the New England area) or is it available on line thru Nell Hill? Thank you.
By the way, I loved the comment about "Dan going nuts with nail holes in the house". My husband has an aversion to "holes in the wall", too. It makes decorating a challange…. puts a twist on that old adage "to measure twice and use that hammer once".
Lisa Says:
October 1st, 2010 at 2:07 am
I love your door baskets! Thanks for the beautiful & helpful ideas. I had a basket on my door, but it moved around too much when the door is open & closed – so I'll try putting some weight in the bottom. To protect my door I hot glued a small piece of felt on the back of the basket. I love your inspiring blog!
Elba H Says:
October 1st, 2010 at 11:08 am
Love the Basket ideas, however I seem to be unable to find them in the On-Line store..
Are they available?
Carla Says:
October 1st, 2010 at 7:00 pm
To Sally Moore,
I have the same kind of full-view glass storm door and I use a white two-piece magnet with a hook on the outside part that you put directly on the glass. I got mine on vacation somewhere, but maybe you could check someplace like Michael's or Hobby Lobby for one. I love mine – no wires or hooks needed.
Mary Carol Says:
October 1st, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Hi Mary and Elba—The baskets we used in the article this week are located at Garrity's in Atchison. They are so fun to play with and come up with all kinds of decorating ideas.
Robin Says:
October 4th, 2010 at 12:17 am
I'm always reinventing the look on my front door and love the look of the long square style basket as it would probably not wobble around as much. River rocks or even stones from the yard are helpful to use as weights. Since these baskets are white and very reasonably priced, I can't help but imagine them painted in any every possible color to coordinate with the arrangement and the outside decor, and they would make great gifts!
Debbie Vogler Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:22 am
Hello Mary Carol,
This is Debbie from Wisconsin. It was great seeing you this summer. I love the photos that you keep having posted. Thank you! I have to say~as I was placing my pumpkins atop some candlesticks, I thought of you and felt like "Mary Carol" . Happy Fall to you all at Nell Hill.
Debbie Vogler Says:
October 5th, 2010 at 1:23 am
Happy Fall!
Barbara R. Says:
October 9th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Thanks for the info for the weight at the base. It drives me crazy moving around and my daughter hates it. The mirror idea is great. Thanks
Ginny Says:
October 13th, 2010 at 1:01 am
I have seen your beautiful 'sugar pinecones' in one of your books and wondered where I might find them to purchase? Love your style!! Thanks, Ginny
Pinky Says:
October 25th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
How do I "follow" your blog???? I don't see a place to sign up! Thanks!!!
Pat Says:
October 27th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
MC: Love your decorating style, I have all your books including the newest Christmas one, Love, Love them all. I want to visit Atchison soon to see your stores. You are my Idol!!! Pat
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I've gotten my base weight down to 12-13 lb and am pretty happy with it but I'm struggling with a backpack decision. I've been looking for a lightweight pack around 40-liters. I've tried (as in bought and played around with) an Osprey Talon 44, a Golite Jam and just received the ULA Ohm last week. The Ohm would "work" but I don't love it.I think my issue with all of these packs has been their hipbelts. My first pack was a Gregory Palisade. The thing weighs 7 lb but I LOVE the hipbelt - it's almost 2 inches thick, articulated (so that it curves instead of squeezes) and canted. What I really want is a low-volume lightweight no-frills body on *that* hipbelt! Does such an animal exist? Are all UL packs made with these skimpy barely-padded hipbelts designed for curveless people?
It's a paradigm change, esp. after one has gotten used to a 7-lb Gregory Palisade. It's kind of the same with some people who have managed to get their pack weight way down -- but couldn't see themselves "loving" a pair of 'flimsy' trail runners over "real" boots.Curious, have you done a few "real" hikes with a "real" UL pack? Or just tried it around the block and not seeing how you could fall in love with it?I am not dismissing your desire for a "real" hipbelt -- but am wondering if you've given "real" UL packs a fair shake?
Sumi, I think BPL just sold out of the pack you're looking for.
My base weight is 12 pounds, total weight 20 pounds, maybe as high as 22.I don't think hip belt is necesary. I tried a hip belt with 3/4 inch webbing - stabilizes load sideways but no weight on hips.I tried a medium substantial hip belt - some weight on hips but not important - I sewed it on with just a few stitches which started coming out so I just removed it rather than fastening it better.A real substantial hip belt weighs close to a pound - doesn't seem like it's worth it.But, a lot (most?) of people like hip belts...
Those Osprey Talon 44 are quite comfy actually. REI just had them for $88 on sale vs normal $150 price. I've tried them because i was considering Talon 44 (But found it to be slightly smaller than i need) and the thing sits very well on the hips, even with the thin belt.As long as you get the right size for yorsuelf and properly adjust it - it should be comfortable.
Montbell Has the Versalite 40 and 35 pack that has a molded hip belt weigh about 2 pounds 3 oz. http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=35&p_id=1223333http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=35&p_id=1223268Montbell is also pretty liberal in taking returns back also no question asked long it is not used. You can load up and see if it work for you in your living room if you don't like it send it back.Lowe alpine has a heavily padded wish bone type waist band that molds to the hips . Check out the Zepton 50 made out of Dyeenma grid x weighs in at 2 lbs. Lowe also has a whole bunch of packs in their hyperlite series.I own a Airzone 45 and really like how the hip belt cups the hip bone.http://www.lowealpine-usa.com/index.php?nav=24&search=cat&Category=Hyperlite&docp=16_1473Osprey has the talon 44. That I owned but you need to stick to the suggested weight or it a strain to carry.Happy shopping!
Edited by socal-nomad on 03/18/2011 09:28:25 MDT.
I have to second what Ben said. I think you're going to have to get out of your (mental) comfort zone. What's the Gregory belt weigh, 2#?
I recently switched from light to ultralight and now primarily use the ULA Ohm. When I'm carrying <15 lbs (typical weekend trip), the hipbelt is really just a convenient place to keep some snacks and other items I may need handy. It also stabilizes the pack some. At your base weight, I don't see a real need for a big padded hipbelt.I must admit I am biased here. I never liked big padded hip belts to begin with. Heavy loads on my skinny frame gave me a lot of discomfort and some bruising with those hip belts. The lighter hip belt on my Osprey Atmos 50 was considerably more comfortable (but too big!) than the one on my huge 70L Osprey.I think you need to give one of these ultralight packs a fair shot. Load it up and walk around your house or hop on a treadmill. Go up and down the stairs. Approach it with a positive attitude... think about how much weight is contained in that Gregory hipbelt and how much you'd be saving.
My base weight ranges from 8-13 lbs, depending mostly on photography equipment. When my total pack weight is around 16 lbs or less, I prefer frameless with no hip belt. I use a Gossamer Gear Gorilla pack which has a removable hip belt (and frame).
Edited by AndyF on 03/18/2011 09:49:06 MDT.
Although not ultralight:http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/579899924HCFIQA?vhost=outdoors
I use an Osprey Talon 44. While there are lighter packs out there, and even newer and lighter packs from Osprey, I just can't give up on my Talon. It is comfortable and versatile. The most weight I ever carry is the mid 20s, and it handles that fine. With only 17 or 18 pounds, the hipbelt, and shoulder straps are very comfortable.
How about the ULA curcuit? I just decided on that pack after testing it out against the OHM. To me it is a pretty substantial waistbelt for an lightweight pack. I started backpacking with an osprey crescent 85 with a super hipbelt, but the pack was 7 lbs. Then I went to a 2008 golite Jam with basically a wimpy hipbelt. It did work "OK" for me, but for a weeklong trip i was in the upper 20's for weight. I wanted a little more support, so I ordered the Circuit and the OHM. The OHM was a little better than the jam as far as the hipbelt goes, but the circuit was way better. Mine in size large with a medium hipbelt weighs 40 oz. I can live with the extra pound or so for the added support. Another thing i liked about the circuit was the aluminum stay. Not for just for the load transfer, but to make the pack comform to my oddly bowed back. I took the stay out, added a huge bow to the bottom of it, and it fit like a glove.
+1 for the Circuit.
Take a look at the new Granite Gear Blaze AC. Can't ever go wrong with Granite Gears pack suspension, most comfy pack I have carried.
I guess I should clarify why I want a better hipbelt -- and I may be completely wrong in my logic.I've been hiking in the Southwest canyons 2-3 times a year for the last few years -- Grand Canyon, Zion, Canyonlands, etc. Hikes are usually 3-6 days. The hike scenerio is usually warm temps, dry, bug-free but also dry camps, which usually mean 20-30 hour stretches without water access.My nonconsumables are about 10lb (plus 2lb for whatever pack). Food for me is a pound a day but water can periodically be 12+ lb. So, while I only need 35-liters of volume, it can weigh close to 30lb.I'm only 5'2", so a smaller (compact) pack is that much more comfortable for me. I have a Golite Peak that, with 20lb, I really like. I've used it for simple rim-to-river GC hikes and it works well. But add an extra gallon of water and it's a serious chore. But I can't help thinking that a "serious" hipbelt on that bag would make it what I need...I know people love the Talon 44 but, from the beginning, I was a little put off by all the pockets, straps, what-not. I did buy it; brought it home and loaded it umpteen times with my gear. It has a very square wide bottom and compression straps that seemed to compress everything BUT the bottom... regardless of how I loaded it, it just felt like I was carry a big 30lb rock at the bottom of my pack.So, now, I got the ULA Ohm last week. Good news is that it can carry the 30 lb. But the "hipbelt" is really just a pair of short wings, perfectly vertically placed, minimal padding. It's definitely not the most comfortable or one of the strengths of the pack, at least in the way it fits me.
get whatever fits and feels comfortable despite what everyone here saysif im carrying 30 lbs ... you can bet id be willing to spend a few extra ozs on a pack that fits me comfortably all day ....go to a store and try all the "name brand" lightweight packs you can ... most big names have fairly decent hipbeltsdont buy something because it fits someone else ... buy what fits YOU
Don't mean to bang on this drum again, but if you are carrying 30 lbs you don't want a UL pack. A UL pack isn't a pack that happens to be light- it's a pack which is meant for carrying less weight than a lightweight-style pack. When a cottage maker explained that to me, it made a lot of sense.I'd recommend the ULA Circuit. The foam is pretty thin and very tall, which might not work for some folks, but for me it's precisely what makes it work so well. With a load of 30 lbs or so, I can have almost all of the weight on my hips, and it feels great. My ULA hipbelt is XL and weighs 8.0 oz. Granite Gear also makes a nice hipbelt, though for my body it doesn't work as well as the ULA belt. Frankly, I think that's mostly because I'm a fattie- the ULA belt's two point adjustment and extra height allows me to get the belt stuck at exactly the right place without having to make it really tight. The Granite Gear belt doesn't get there without being a fair bit tighter. For my body, it's the best hip belt I've found so far, better even than Granite Gear's. A heavy belt like that on the Osprey Aether series works well on me too, but probably weighs 16 oz on its own. :)+1 to what Eric said
Edited by areichow on 03/18/2011 10:57:36 MDT.
There are any number of ways to go about this... But a couple of points to consider first...Do you habitually carry 12 pounds of water -- or are you thinking of a pack that can handle your heaviest trips?If you habitually carry 30+ pounds of weight -- then get the proper pack. A UL pack designed for 20-25lbs may not be ideal for 30+ lbs weight no matter how puffy the hip belt. After all, you need to also consider shoulder straps and frame. Match the proper tools to the task at hand.OTOH, if because you have pared down your base weight such that you total weight will normally fall between 20-25lbs or maybe even lower -- then maybe a "real" UL pack is truly all that you need to be comfy (after you make your mental paradigm shift). And for those few occasions when you need to carry lots of water -- then simply use your Gregory for those trips.It all depends on the types of trips you make, the frequency, and your own comfort requirements.
I agree, Granite Gear hipbelts and overall suspension are great.Also, the Luxurylite pack has a very comfy hipbelt, but that's an expensive pack if you don't get a scratch-and-dent sale like I happened upon.Any chance of having someone sew a more substantial hipbelt onto another pack for you? GG and LL both sell their belts separately. Or maybe even your old Gregory belt...
Thanks for everyone's suggestions and, you're right, I probably did too much "shopping by forum-reading" and should spend more time just trying on packs.I also talked to Chris at ULA and a bigger hipbelt may work better. I like the Ohm otherwise, so I'll pursue that as well.I think the Circuit and GG Blaze are both too big. I have an Ariel 65 that I carry on "big pack" trips when I'm hiking with bear canisters, kids, dogs, etc...
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General Off-Topic Board / Re: Name the Sewage Plant After George W. Bush in YOUR City« on: July 18, 2008, 02:07:49 AM »
What could possibly mitigate his numerous follies?
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General Off-Topic Board / Re: Name the Sewage Plant After George W. Bush in YOUR City« on: July 18, 2008, 02:07:49 AM »
What could possibly mitigate his numerous follies?
Black Law Student Discussion Board / Re: Post Your Interesting News Articles Here« on: July 18, 2008, 01:24:52 AM »
I've never met a functioning crack head.
This is a non-issue. Prostitutes may be capable of transacting their own business without interference, but that is also the danger. State regulation of prostitution is a trade off for the state and the prostitute.
Even though the brothels consider prostitutes to be independent contractors (convenient and less costly to them than employee status), the prostitutes do not have the control or freedom that independent contractors or sole proprietors have. If they decide to refuse a customer, management must be provided with what it deems an acceptable reason. Some "customers" should certainly be avoided at all costs. They might be rude, rough, or drunk, want too much for their money, have an attitude problem, or just simply be jerks. I don't think anyone should have to provide sexual services to men like that. Yet, many of the brothels put the burden of proof on the prostitute. She must justify her right to refuse business, even though she loses money herself by doing so. The prostitute is the best judge of who is eligible for her services, and she should be able to decide that without feeling pressured by a third party. Throughout Nevada, the standard percentage kept by the house per transaction is 50%. The brothels charge additional for room and board and several of them have the prostitutes supplement the house employees income by giving them required tips. This mandatory tipping can start at a minimum of $18 per day in the larger brothels. This is an effective way for the house to minimize its labor costs.
Sounds like a brothel to brothel problem. Again, nonissue because anyone could make these complaints about their employer in this way and if it is really a problem then get another employer. Would working for pimps be better? If they have a better job opportunity, then take it, yes?
Sorry, I'm not bothered that they are tested for STD more than they would like. Also, regulation is the trade off.
Where are the big societal drawbacks? I dont see any.
Black Law Student Discussion Board / Re: The Thread on Politics« on: July 17, 2008, 11:18:21 PM »
agreedIn additional comments from that same conversation, first reported by TVNewser, Jackson is reported to have said Obama was "talking down to black people," and referred to blacks with the N-word when he said Obama was telling them "how to behave."
Black Law Student Discussion Board / Re: Post Your Interesting News Articles Here« on: July 17, 2008, 05:37:33 PM »
I think there's a decent argument for regulating prostitution to the extent that they require regular STD testing, condom usage, and birth control for sex workers. Don't need people spreading disease or having babies they can't pay for.I agree with this. I like the way that the brothels work in LV, with the constant gynecological tests and std screenings. Everyone is safe and healthy and not being harmed--and they are paying taxes. Win/win IMO.
Give more info on the brothel situation.
As for crackheads, I think it should be decriminalized. People are adults, if they want to ruin their lives, then let them. They'll serve as a deterrent to future generations.
News Discussion / Re: The Pickens Plan - Great Idea or Shortsighted?« on: July 17, 2008, 05:02:02 PM »
Ok, assuming T. Boone Pickens is telling the truth and the US is the Saudi Arabia of wind power, and that neat little graphic showing the wind power going through the middle of the US is accurate, then I like the idea sans the reliance on natural gas. Why go out of th efrying pan and into the fire?
News Discussion / Re: The Pickens Plan - Great Idea or Shortsighted?« on: July 17, 2008, 05:35:30 AM »
First of all, if you're not familiar with T. Boone Pickens' new plan for the energy crisis, check here:
Sounds like a great idea. Is it really true, or just hype? I dont know and have trouble trusting Mr. Swiftboat himself.
Black Law Student Discussion Board / Re: The Thread on Politics« on: July 17, 2008, 02:04:34 AM »
*****aye use a sophisticated computer...and it is nice to know that some get my copy early...and get to read it before others*****
I don't understand teh 2pt font statement.
I agree that race is elusive, if not a total myth. I was told taht there are exactly 5 races that can be prven by genetics and four of them are in Africa.
That is not to say that a poll cannot ask people questions and categorize their results by color... The color of one's skin happens to correlate with a specific response.
Also, you cannot define the word "blue" with perfect precision but you know it when you see it. It's much harder to define "warrior" but that doesn't stop people from using it.
Black Law Student Discussion Board / Re: The Thread on Politics« on: July 17, 2008, 12:51:26 AM »
Come on blue, you know what she is getting at. There is a disparity in perception between two groups of people.
General Off-Topic Board / Re: why obama win« on: July 16, 2008, 09:52:52 PM »
mccain such doofus:
Now that's a new one. I dont see it sticking, but its great to hear repubs attack Bush.
General Off-Topic Board / Re: why obama win« on: July 16, 2008, 04:38:58 PM »
Is anyone else having a problem with this link, i.e., it is hijacking your browswer? Say it aint so Jeff


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- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups chilled whipping cream
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- 1 cup seedless raspberry jam
- Additional whole strawberries (optional)
Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl and toss to blend; let stand 10 minutes. Beat chilled cream in another large bowl until stiff peaks form.
Arrange 16 ladyfingers in 10- to 12-cup glass bowl or trifle dish to cover bottom. Spread with 1/3 cup raspberry jam. Top with 2 cups fruit mixture, then 2 cups whipped cream. Repeat layering 2 more times with ladyfingers, raspberry jam, fruit mixture and cream. Garnish with whole strawberries, if desired.
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equivalency applications during the Winter Break.
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Moti= on 3 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; MSC Brannick, Levy: Faculty Senate acceptance of the results of the ballot for = the following committee appointments:
&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Learning Outcomes Council
&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Tracy Fung – Languages and Literature (06-08) (probationary)
&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Equal Opportunity Advisory Committee
&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Susan Miller (06-08)
Elec= tions: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Stan Levy reported that the ballots for the faculty election of Senators will be accepted through Thursday, September 21. He indicated that after the nomina= tion period closed and after the ballot had been distributed, two faculty members expressed interest in serving and have inquired about when the next election will be held. He asked for Senate input on whether the Elections Committee should send out another call for nominations or whether it should follow re= gular procedure with a call for nominations next semester.
&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Brent Gowen added that two part-time faculty members are on the ballot for the one part-time seat for the term through 2009. One of the part-timers has asked = if he could withdraw his nomination for that term and be considered for the va= cant term through 2008, which no one applied for.
&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Senators briefly discussed Section 5 o= f the recently approved Constitution.
&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Brent Gowen indicated that he will place this item on next week's agenda for additional discussion and/or action.
Curr= iculum: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Monika Brannick reported that the Curriculum Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 20.
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added that the recent Curricunet training was fairly well attended. Many
faculty members have reported that while the program itself is easy to use,
they need help filling in the fields of the Course Outline of Record forms.=
discussing this matter with Berta Cuaron, Monika decided that the Curriculum
Committee will offer workshops in the near future for interested faculty.
Depa= rtment Chairs
Peer Evaluation
Comm= ittees:
Moti= on 4 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; MSC Laughlin, Fererro: Faculty Senate acceptance of the following list of facul= ty members to serve as Chairs of Peer Review Committees:
&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Faculty Member Reviewed Chairperson Recommended
&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Terrie Canon &n= bsp;  = ; &n= bsp; Wally Pistone
&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Jackie Martin-Klement  = ; &n= bsp; Anita Sugar
&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Trong Nguyen &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Lisa Romain
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Rent= al Program:  = ; &n= bsp; This item will be discussed at next week's meeting.
Sena= te Goals
2006= /07: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; = Faculty Senate Goals 2006-07
General Goal: To embody the digni= ty of our profession by approaching with foresight and acting with authority on a= ll academic and professional matters.
Particular Goals:=
1. &nbs= p; Define the role of the Faculty Senate Council.
2. = Review the work of the Learning Outcomes Council, and enculture the learning outco= mes discussion throughout the college.
3. = Monitor the updating of Governing Board Policies and Procedures.<= /p>
4. = Affirm the Faculty Senate's mutuality with the Palomar Faculty Federation, a= nd enter into joint projects.
5. = Increase faculty involvement in committees and councils.
6. = Review and revise the Faculty Senate website.
7. = Reconsider the guidelines and deadlines of the equivalency process.<= /p>
8. = &nb= sp; Invite departments and other campus groups to present brief reports to the Faculty Senate.
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This item will be brought back for action at next week's meeting.
Curricunet: = &nb= sp; Teresa Laughlin provided a Curricunet demonstration followed by a question and ans= wer period.
&= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; She also suggested that faculty members go to the draft Curriculum Users Guide section on the Curricunet page for additional information.
ADJOURNMENT: &= nbsp; The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
= &nb= sp; = Respect= fully submitted,
= &nb= sp; = Teresa Laughlin, Secretary


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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page and reading my story. There have been a number of milestones in my life that have been complete game-changers. Some were planned – like marrying my long-time partner – while others completely took my feet out from under me. Learning about BRCA, and my positive diagnosis for the mutation, was certainly the latter.
Before January of 2012, I was aware that cancer ran in families but knew next-to-nothing about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Thankfully, I soon found out as my father's siblings reached out and told me what was going in on our family. My father himself was not really in-the-know and chose not to be tested for the gene. I took a different route and was tested knowing full well that the result might cast a 'black mark' on my health record. When the news came a few weeks later, the enormity of the situation hit me full bore: what were we going to do? My husband and I worried about everything under the sun while we went from appointment to appointment. Along with worry, the information came with an opportunity to learn as much as possible about treatment plans and next steps. In the end, the recommendations came in unanimously. We decided to take action and put this chapter of our BRCA journey behind us. In July, I underwent a skin-sparing bilateral prophylactic mastectomy and oophorectomy. During recovery, my husband and children cared for me and we made the most of trips to the pool and time together. It was not the best time in our lives – particularly because we were unexpectedly displaced from our home due to a neighborhood wildfire – but we had each other and made the best of it. Through it all my husband, Kevin, stood strong and my children persevered as kids do. They are my heroes.
When my children are old enough – some twenty years from now – I hope and pray they will have different options if they carry my genetic mutation. My son and daughter each have a 50% risk of inheriting it. I am a glass-half-full person and optimistic that they both will be negative. But, just in case, hedging our bets by advocating for awareness and R&D advancement seems prudent. Thank you for your help in supporting me - and FORCE - do just that.
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Reader Sounding Board: Have you read a good book lately? What book would you recommend to be put on a holiday gift-giving list? Part I
"Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder
One of the most moving books I have read is a true story about Dr. Paul Farmer, a Harvard Medical School graduate who has chosen to dedicate his life to improve the life and health of the most disadvantaged people in this world, starting with Haiti and other countries, leaving aside the life of luxury that, as a Harvard physician, he most certainly would have.
— Dr. William H Fleming, Port St. Lucie
"The Richest Man in Babylon" by George Clason
One of my favorite books of all time. A fast read, very entertaining, and basic knowledge that every human being needs to have a healthy perspective on money, spending, saving, etc. A thousand years of wisdom that still applies today.
— Kevin Yeats, Fort Pierce
"Heaven is for Real" by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent.
This a must for pure reading pleasure and looking into the mind of a 4-year-old boy as he tells his experience of dying for three minutes and what he saw during that time. It is provocative and enlightening and certainly makes one think about life and the hereafter. It is 162 pages of thought.
— Skip Wood, Vero Beach
"So Much for That" by Lionel Shriver
A very edgy look at family dynamics when there is fatal illness involved. I was so excited over the ending I almost jumped up and applauded. I won't even hint at what it was; don't want to ruin it for you.
— Susan Hopkins, Fort Pierce
"In the Dark Streets Shineth: A 1941 Christmas Eve Story" as told by David McCullough
This little book can be read in just a few minutes. It invites us to take the education of experience, set politics aside and focus on the meaning of Christmas. The beautiful text is combined with touching pictures from 1941. It comes with a DVD featuring narration by McCullough accompanied by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
— Sue Holbrook, Vero Beach
"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
Still one of the best Christmas stories. In an easy, one-hour read, you'll learn all you need to know about the true Christmas spirit.
— Richard Jafolla, Vero Beach
"The Founding Brothers" by Joseph Ellis
This book gives insight into the courage, personalities and beliefs of the men who forged a unique union, clarifying many truths and setting straight myths and misinformation that we have been told and often believe as truth. They were spiritual men who faced tyrants.
Thomas Jefferson said he looked forward to a time when all the kings and priests were put on the gallows. Benjamin Franklin said that a little religion is good but too much is worse than none at all.
I enjoyed the fact that this book helped me see the truth concerning these progressive men.
— Charley Davis, Stuart
"The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War" by David Halberstam
For readers who wish to enrich their grasp about recent American history, I'd encourage them to read this book. The military action emphasizes the early portion of the conflict and is rich with reports from foot soldiers as well as brass hats. Halberstam puts us into the picture regarding strategy and goals as well as egos and ambitions at America's highest levels. Although ignorance about this war is commonplace, our nation still maintains 30,000-plus American service personnel in Korea to defend the 38th parallel.
— Jack R. Van Der Slik, Port St. Lucie
"Rise to Rebellion" by Jeff Shaara
A historical novel giving the basis for the colonies' break with England from the perspective of our founding fathers. Jeff and his father have written a series of historical novels covering the American Revolution, the Civil War, the First World War, and the Second World War. The reader will enjoy an interesting review of these great events that shaped our country. Entertaining and educational!
— Bob Quinn, Stuart
"Havana Nocturne: How the Mob Owned Cuba and Then Lost It to the Revolution" by T.J. English
(Fidel) Castro may not have been the best answer for Cuba, but he was certainly better than what existed before. One need look no further than America's own embargo, paid for by the Cuban exiles in America,
to see what happens when money buys foreign policy. Americans owe it to themselves to visit Cuba, legally or illegally. Then they can see how corrupt some of the Cuban exiles in America are.
— Jim Weix, Palm City
"A Small but Spartan Band" by Zack C. Waters and James C. Edmonds
This book tells the story of the Florida Brigade in Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War. This book explores the life of the men of the 2nd, 5th and 8th infantry regiments that made up the Florida Brigade. The book takes the reader from the battle in 1862 to Gettysburg and finally Appomattox.
— Bob Burdge, Fort Pierce
"Sarah's Key" by Tatiana de Rosnay
A 2008 novel, but still a paperback best-seller. A little Jewish girl in Paris in 1942 is rounded up along with 50,000 others headed for Auschwitz. Her escape and life story is written 50 years later by an American journalist in Paris in remembrance of the German death camps. The little girl's life becomes closely intertwined with the journalist's life. Have your Kleenex handy!
— Marshall Wolf, Vero Beach
"Where Men Win Glory: The Pat Tillman Story" by John Krakauer
This is a must read for the truth behind a terrible government cover-up of the death of a real American hero, which I have re-read many times.
— Pat Reed, Micco
"Courage and Consequence" by Karl Rove
This book opens a window to firsthand observations of history in the making. No matter what your political persuasion, you will find this book to be interesting and in some cases enlighten. I chose to get the book in the audible format rather than print. The fact that it is narrated by the author gives it more depth.
— Ed Maxwell, Jensen Beach
"Crescent Dawn" by Clive Cussler
I am a male who was raised on Doc Savage and G-8 and His Battle Aces. Like all of Cussler's novels, "Crescent Dawn" is replete with gems of history and geography incorporated into a wildly adventurous contemporary setting, which reflects our military vis-a-vis with possible military foes. G-8 battled our "little brown brothers" in the skies in the early 1930s, thinly prognosticating our war with Japan 10 years later. Here, Cussler has a can't-put-down page-turner that just might be part of tomorrow's headlines.
— John Staab, Stuart
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I'm all shiny and new to cambridge but been on minis for a long time now.
Yup that means I've lost and gained :mad:
Previously I did well on weight watchers pro points, lost 4 stone I think it was over 8 months or so.
I decided to to cambridge this time for a boost as I'm fed up, annoyed and need to get a bulk of the weight off now. My longer term goal will be to go back to weight watchers for the final part of my weight loss and do the final bit slowly (maybe the last stone or two on there).
So I had my meeting with my consultant today and starting in a week (have the product now).
Already been drinking a ton more water, trying to limit the carbs, using up some slim fast I had left over from weight watchers (I used to point a shake as eating in the mornings was and still is an issue for me) to get more used to not feeling as full. I also kissed pringles and choc goodbye a few weeks ago, in fact before I even decided to go with this.
Cutting way back on the coffee too since I'm not a fan of black coffee (but I will try this week to switch or do without).
I have quite mixed feelings about this, I know the start will be just rubbish, however I'm pretty stubborn and I can't afford to waste money by cheating so I just need to get on with it.
Luckily my neighbour is also doing the plan so we can keep each other going and do our own weigh ins every other week since we only see the consultant fortnightly due to travel distance.
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POLL Whatever happened to? Collier fire district consolidation
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The next stage of lobbying is about to get under way over consolidation of Collier County's independent fire districts.
Backed by two other Southwest Florida delegates who were at a Nov. 24 legislative agenda meeting, Rep. Matt Hudson, R-Naples, will carry two draft bills to Tallahassee: one that would enable urban fire districts to merge; the other to allow rural districts to merge.
If the draft legislation gains full approval during the coming legislative session in Tallahassee, the bills would allow county voters to decide the merits of consolidation by referendum.
Neighborhood needs, and property tax rates, vary widely and the two mergers would be the first step toward total consolidation, fire district leaders.
The session starts on the first Tuesday in March and concludes the first Friday in May.
Independent fire districts created by voters are in Big Corkscrew Island, East Naples, Golden Gate, Immokalee and North Naples.
Marco Island has its own fire department, as does Naples. The county operates Isles of Capri Fire-Rescue and Ochopee Fire-Rescue.
EMS is categorized as a county-run operation.
Beyond reaffirming alliances, little else has taken place since the Nov. 24 legislative agenda meeting, East Naples Fire Chief Doug Dyer said.
While local bills are rarely challenged by legislators from other counties and delegations, these didn't gain unanimous approval locally. Two Collier County legislators don't believe the issue should be put before voters.
Rep. Tom Grady, R-Naples, and Sen. Garrett Richter, R-Naples, both voted against moving the legislation forward because the numbers didn't make sense to them, they said.
Grady and Richter were backed in their opposition by the Collier County Commission and the county's Emergency Medical Services director, Robert Tober.
Hudson, a former Golden Gate Fire-Rescue district commissioner, supports consolidation in concept, and was backed by fire districts and some other Southwest Florida legislators.
This is the farthest consolidation talks have advanced in 20 years, according to North Naples Fire-Rescue Chief Orly Stolts.
For the past few years, the issue has been marked by insults and propaganda between those supporting consolidation and those against it.
Both sides acknowledge that whatever advantages consolidation could produce – and both sides agree that the piecemeal structure duplicates services and is outdated – the fight is now about money and-or power.
This attempt at consolidation was initially proposed by county commissioners in June 2006 to take over ambulance services in order to save county government money.
Those who oppose consolidation say there wouldn't be a cost-savings benefit to taxpayers, and are telling residents that their property taxes will increase.
Those who support consolidation, including attorney Laura Donaldson who wrote the bills, say there wouldn't be an immediate savings, but it would come in time -- after union contracts ran their course and were equalized.
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The Computer Depot is a student run organization that provides free computer support on campus. These types of services include virus removal, wireless troubleshooting, software troubleshooting, data restore and recovery, and general hardware troubleshooting. The depot staff are only allowed to remove hard drives from computers. Unfortunately they are not allowed to take apart laptops to repair other hardware defects. This type of service will need to be referred to the manufacturer or local service center. The computer depot can assist with a manufacturer warranty repair. They do this by providing a central location for an on-site tech to repair the damaged laptop. This prevents the tech from having to locate a student in a dorm room or find an available time when students are in class.
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Top 5 in Tech: Death to TechNet, SLM in a Virtual World & Privacy with PETS
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Welcome to another edition of Tom's IT Pro's Top 5 in Tech. This week we're talking about the demise of TechNet subscriptions, software licensing management (SLM) in virtualization environments, mobile security and how to increase your online privacy with PETS -- Privacy Enhancing Technologies. We'd also like to congratulate all 1,000 new and renewed 2013 Microsoft MVPs! Thanks for your hard work!
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Not many folks know you can actually watch two Slingboxes at the same time. If you use the web browser at watch.slingbox.com its actually pretty easy.
All you have to do is open up two browsers or separate tabs and select two different Sling boxes to watch. But what if you wanted to watch two Sling boxes using the Stand Alone SlingPlayer for Windows?
Before this you couldn't. If running your Sling Player program and then tried to start another one to watch your would be greeted with a warning that "There is already an instance of Sling Player Running" and would not be allowed to go any further.
Well here is how you can run two or more Sling Player programs under Windows. All you have to do is edit the SBCORE.INI file that your Sling Player uses.
If running Windows XP it will be in your Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataSling MediaSlingPlayer2.0 folder. If running Vista it will be here Program DataSling MediaSlingPlayer2.0
All you have to do is open up the SBCore.Ini file in notepad and add the switch "MultiInstance=1" just below the [Main] heading. Save it and from now on you can open up as many Sling Player's you wish.
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Do you know of any barbers locally that deal well with toddlers about 15 months old. Our 15 month old boy is in need of a haircut, think justin beiber … but he does not want to sit still enough for us to cut.
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Snip Its in Clifton Park is a great place. It is specifically designed for kids.
The chairs are small and colorful. There are tvs and props.
They even have snacks and prizes at the end!
I would not recommend Snip-Its after taking my daughter there and having to have her hair recut at a salon to correct the mess that the "stylist" made. My daughters haircut was lopsided and in order to correct the cut it needed to be cut into a pixie from from just below her ears to fix it.
As for my 16 month old son I take him to Fantastic Sam's on Wolf Rd. Both Shannon and Marina have cut his hair and have done a terrific job. They are patient and willing to work around him moving all around. I would highly recommend giving them a try as well.
I used to chase my son around the house with a pair of scissors……..
i am not happy with snip its either- too expensive for a crummy cut and my little guy isn't much of a squirmer. It always feels like they just want to get back to their conversation – the last two times they didn't even speak to my son..how do you cut his hair if you don't speak to him and make him comfortable that you are touching him?
I'm not sure if this is 'local' for the reader – a woman named Margie cuts hair in Schaghticoke (which is northern Renss county) and she did a fantastic job with my 4 yo and 2 yo children's haircuts, as she is patient and through. Her shop is called Creative Edge and the # is 753-8042.
I, too, was disappointed by Snip its and found it was not worth the $
Ouch – that should read thorough not through
I tried Snip-Its a few times. That's the end of that. Expensive, dirty and unkept facility, and poor service from the employees. I tried salons, they weren't kid friendly. I was desperate for a decent toddler haircut and tried Fantastic Sam's. Worked great!!! I gave up on the idea of going "high end" or "specialty" for my tot- at most of the places we were going the girls were young and had no kids of their own, and lacked experience with a toddler.
Fantastic Sam's works- they are located all around the Capital District, cuts are $10 (or cheaper with deals) but the girls are all great! So many of them are moms themselves, and they know how to handle a squirmy little one.
Check with your stylist – they might do it for you. For the first few times I had my son sit on my lap while they cut which helped with the squirm factor a lot. We usually go to Siena Barber on Rt. 9 in Latham.
My stylist will let me bring my child when I get my hair cut. For $5 additional, he cuts her hair. He is very patient, and didn't complain when she colored on his floor while waiting for me to finish. But since he doesn't like to talk even to adults, I'm not sure that he would be for everyone.
I actually cut their hair as it seemed easy to follow the natural contour.
I continue to give free haircuts. As it turns out, I'm mighty good.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I will let you all know how we made out.
I don't know what everyone is talking about. I have been going to snip-its since they opened years ago and I love, love, love them! Maggie is amazing. My daughter actually begs me to go and loves the prizes and the attention they give her. I went to Smart Styles and Fantastic Sams a few times just to save a few bucks and they are NOT kid-friendly. It is a premium priced cut but there are always coupons for cuts. Try Snip-its!
A friend of mine I met back in beauty school (86) is opening a Snip-its in GULDERLAND, currently under construction. I know she is an amazing person. So please do try it out when it is done, they are all independantly owned. Don't judge by the name that they're all the same. Thanks
Mumom… hopefully your friend pays attention to details and carefully screens her stylists. My son, daughter and their friends all tried the one in Clifton Park several times – and none were happy with the results. If you can't cut hair straight – then you shouldn't be working as a stylist for kids!!! In any case, the concept of SnipIts is wonderful… and is very successful in places like NYC. However, they actually employee stylists with experience and the personality to deal with children of all ages. I'm glad to hear that they are independently owned and that a new one is being opened in the area. If you friend's goals include things other than simply making money – she should do very well in this area….. children are very underserved here. In the meantime, I've been using several top name salons in the are for my kids – more boring for them, but they get a good haircut!
I did get an average cut one time but I noticed that stylist is gone or not there when I go. I always go to Katie or Maggie and love them both. I'll say it again – I love it and more importantly, so does my daughter!
Well we wound up under some serious time constraints due to a family emergency so we wound up seeing a lovely woman named Natasha at Smart Style in scotia and he was fine with everything including the clippers on his neck,until the clippers came near his ears then it was pretty much game over. His mom had to hold him on her shoulder at that point until the woman was done.


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Bongs and Waterpipes
All bongs are waterpipes, but not all waterpipes are bongs. This is the place on Grasscity.com to find all the waterpipes we have for sale on our site! From beginners looking to buy their first waterpipe to glass collectors looking for something out of the ordinary to add to the family, we've got glass tubes and waterpipes for everyone!
Glass tubes are by far our most popular type of waterpipe. Glass is heat resistant, transparent, and easy to transform into an endless variety of shapes and colors. Our selection of glass tubes really runs the gamut from ... Read More
Kaya Shisha - Hookah Pipe - Blue Zig Zag Glass Base - Two Connections
Price: $126.54
Kaya Shisha - Hookah Pipe - Blue Wave Glass Base - Two Connections
Price: $126.54
Kaya Shisha - Hookah Pipe - Red Zig Zag 2.0 Glass Base
Price: $130.38
Kaya Shisha - Hookah Pipe – Frosted Earthquake
Price: $169.00


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"I don't have a pet… can I still be part of PAWS?"
Or maybe you're already part of a therapy team, and are looking for other ways to contribute time to the pet therapy cause.
Although you can only do pet-assisted visitation with a pet of your own, we are always looking for volunteers to help at a variety of events and fundraisers.
Call our office at (302) 351-5622 or complete the form below to learn how you can get involved!
**Please note that we are not an animal rescue or shelter – we do not have animals at our office location. All pets belong to our volunteers.**


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Booktalking "Human Footprint" by Ellen Kirk
People may not be aware of how much they eat, wear, buy and throw out in their lifetimes. This book brings in the numbers.
In your lifetime, you will drive 627,000 miles in a car, eat enough bread to equal your body weight every three years, take 28,433 showers, and eat 12,888 oranges. You will spend $52,972 on clothes, and you will likely own 12 cars.
Americans throw away 694 plastic bottles every second. Be a part of the solution: recycle plastic bottles, newspapers and aluminum cans.
People can also go clothes shopping at thrift stores, buy products in larger containers to minimize waste, and not waste food that will end up in landfills. They can buy energy-efficient light bulbs.
Human Footprint: Everything You Will Eat, Use, Wear, Buy, and Throw Out in Your Lifetime by Ellen Kirk, 2011
I am a naturalist. I enjoy many trail rides each year in Pelham Bay Park, and the litter we observe there is simply a detraction from nature's beauty. Preserving the Earth for ourselves and future generations is an attractive proposition.