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Will It All Come Out in the Wash?
Sussing out the best stain removers.
I'm a slob. More often than not, my food winds up dribbling down my shirt instead of landing tidily in my mouth. (In fact, moments ago, I spilled a fair amount of coffee on myself.) Sure, there are stain gurus out there like the Queen of Clean, who offer all manner of stain expurgation voodoo. But I am merely an average slob, unwilling to join the Queen of Clean's "Priority Club" just so I can get that coffee stain off my shirt. Also, my patience and abilities in these matters are somewhat limited to "spraying" and "washing." Can home laundry stain removers really do the job?
Given my propensity to spill during meals, a dinner party seemed the perfect occasion to begin my field tests. So I recently attended one armed with a secret weapon: the Tide to Go stain stick.
Forty-five minutes into dinner, a woman sitting to my left excused herself to go to the rest room. I looked down and lo and behold, there was a stain on her seat! Bubbling with excitement, I whipped out my Tide to Go stick: "Look everyone!" I pointed enthusiastically to the rhomboid-shaped wet spot. "I'm testing this Tide to Go stick on this stain for a piece I'm writing for Slate!" I fastidiously got to work "erasing" it.
Watch a video of Dan Crane's stain test from Slate V.
The woman who had left the table—wearing, I should mention, an unbelievably short skirt—looked back at me in horror.
"It's working!" I announced with joy.
Suddenly, it dawned on me that this stain had not originated from the table. The wet spot was the reason for the woman's excusal. "There," I said. "It's gone." I avoided the other guests' stunned looks and tried awkwardly to change the conversation. Luckily, I haven't seen that woman since.
It was clear I needed a more controlled experiment to determine the best stain remover—one less publicly humiliating to others.
I thus began my research. This article by Janis Stone, a textiles and clothing specialist at Iowa State University, suggests that common stains can be broken down into the following categories:
Protein stains: urine, blood, egg, vomit, feces
Tannin stains: coffee, wine, fruit juice, tea
Oil-based stains: salad dressing, bacon grease, butter, mayonnaise
Dye stains: cherry, blueberry, felt-tip pen, grass, mustard
And combination stains that usually have a dye/oil or tannic/oil combo:
Group A: lipstick, candle wax, eye makeup
Group B: barbecue sauce, ketchup, chocolate
I decided to pit nine popular stain removers against the following stains: coffee, salad dressing, mustard, lipstick, barbecue sauce, and blood. Watch the video to see how I obtained the blood. Warning: not for the squeamish. Unfortunately, one of the stain removers I tested, the Tide Brush, seems to have since gone out of production. (It's a shame, too—it got second place. I've kept its scores in my charts of the results below.) I applied a quarter-sized amount of each liquid to an American Apparel off-white cotton T-shirt, and then applied each of the stain removers. The finished product resulted in an appealing work of abstract art.
(Note: a previous and exhaustive battery of tests involving large swaths of three types of fabrics—wool, cotton, polyester—purchased from a textile store also culminated in admirable artwork, but produced inconclusive results. All of the stains except lipstick and permanent marker came out completely. So, I decided to try again with something I'd wear—enter the T-shirt.)
After applying the stains and the stain removers, following the appropriate instructions for each, I laundered the tee in hot water with Earth Friendly ECOS Liquid Laundry Detergent and rated the results.
While I was looking for the best all-purpose slob assistant, bear in mind that not all stain removers are meant to conquer every stain—so I have also listed each product's claims to clean.
Each stain remover could receive up to two points for ease of use, and up to five points per stain for stain-removal muscle. If the stain vanished altogether, the stain remover earned five points. If the stain looked nearly the same as it did prewash, it earned zero points.
Here are the scores, from soiled to sparkling:
Nothing, $0
As a control for the experiment, I made a set of stains on which no stain removers were employed. As with all the products tested, the salad dressing came out completely after the laundering (5 points). The barbecue sauce was slightly lighter (1 point), but everything else remained.
Ease of use: 2 (out of possible 2)
Effectiveness: 6 (out of possible 30)
Total: 8 (out of possible 32)
Ecover, $3.75
Claims to clean: "Perfect for all grease and protein stains: blood, egg, grass, mud, milk, sweat, ice cream ..."
I had high hopes for Ecover, the environmentally friendly stain fighter. According to the label, Ecover "uses the most natural (95 to 100 percent) and least toxic ingredients available," and it's the only one I tested that lists its ingredients: "water, vegetable-based soap, sugar based surfactant, glycerin, natural acids and salts derived from sugar." Unfortunately, Ecover lost significant points in the ease of use category. When I tilted the bottle to apply it, a deluge of liquid promptly poured out of the plastic scrub-brush top, rendering the brush useless—I couldn't stop the liquid from coming out fast enough to bother with any scrubbing. The results were poor as well: Ecover earned only one point for blood removal and two for barbecue sauce.


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A couple dealing with dementia say they have been given their lives back thanks to their pet dog.
Two-year-old golden labrador Kaspa is one of the first dogs in the UK to receive special training to assist people with dementia and is bringing relief to Angus husband and wife Ken and Glenys Will.
Mr Will, 79, was diagnosed with vascular dementia about three years ago and Mrs Will, 66, took on the role of carer.
The Arbroath couple are benefiting from a link-up between Alzheimer Scotland, Dogs for the Disabled and Guide Dogs Scotland which began last year.
Kaspa has been trained to fetch medicines when a reminder alarm goes off, to wake up Mr Will and to take items between him and his wife.
It is not just the animal's practical skills that have improved their lives - Kaspa has also helped relieve stress and allowed the couple to get out of the house.
Mrs Will said: "Kaspa has totally given us our lives back. Ken is much happier because he's got the dog and we can go out now. We can go shopping together, we can even go on holidays.
"We are a lot more relaxed since the dog came because if Ken gets in a mood and angry, the dog comes and nudges him and he forgets his problems.
"It's absolutely great, like a big weight lifted off my shoulders. The first time we went shopping you could feel the stress go."
Mr Will said: "I was tensed up and after two or three steps he just brushed against me and looked up as if to say, 'am I doing OK?' and the stress just went."
His wife added: "We've been married 48 years but often I've sat and looked at him and thought, 'I don't know who this person is' but now I've got a good bit of him back again."
The team behind the project say that having a dog provides a reason to go out for regular walks in the park together, meet people and stay connected to the world.
Carers find they spend less time giving reassurance to their partner because the dog gives a "calming" new focus for the person with dementia.
Joining Kaspa in the project is Oscar, a two-year-old golden retriever who assists another Arbroath couple, Frank and Maureen Benham. Mrs Benham, 69, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
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The Alzheimer's Prevention Cookbook by Dr. Marwan Sabbagh and Beau MacMillan. Published by Ten Speed Press. (The following slides were reprinted with permission from The Alzheimer's Prevention Cookbook: Recipes to Boost Brain Health by Dr. Marwan Sabbagh and Beau MacMillan, copyright © 2012. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group)
The key to this recipe is using a ripe, in-season peach. It's always good to get to know the produce guys at your local grocery store because they will let you know when peaches are in their prime. Peaches contain numerous nutrients that are good for your body, including niacin, thiamin, potassium, and calcium. They are also high in beta-carotene, which promotes healthy hearts and eyes. The darker the peach's color, the more vitamin A it has in its pulp. Peaches may also help in maintaining healthy urinary and digestive functions. There's some evidence that flaxseed oil may help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and even diabetes.
MAKES ABOUT 3 CUPS 11/2 cups apple juice 1 ripe peach, peeled, pitted, and chopped (about 3/4 cup) 3/4 ripe banana, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon vanilla yogurt 6 ice cubes 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons flaxseed oil Combine the apple juice, peach, banana, yogurt, and ice in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the honey and flaxseed oil and puree briefly to incorporate. Pour into glasses and serve right away.
Think outside the (cereal) box: fried rice is a great way to fuel up with carbs in the morning. With brown rice, lots of fresh vegetables, and a minimal amount of fat, this recipe is a healthy take on fried rice and is high in vitamin B6. Lop chong is a dried, cooked Chinese sausage with a slightly sweet and smoky flavor; it will require a trip to the Asian grocery store, but you can choose to leave it out.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS Fried Rice 2 tablespoons chopped lop chong (Chinese sausage; optional) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon peeled, chopped fresh ginger 1 green onion, white and green parts, chopped 2 tablespoons diced red onion 1 or 2 leaves baby bok choy, thinly sliced 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage 5 sugar snap peas, cut into thin strip on the diagonal 2 cups cooked and cooled brown rice 4 tablespoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons mirin Eggs and Garnishes 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 2 tablespoons toasted cashews, chopped 1 green onion, white and green parts, sliced thin on the diagonal 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro To make the fried rice, in a large wok or large skillet over high heat, fry the lop chong until rendered, less than a minute. Transfer the lop chong to a paper towel–lined plate and discard the fat. Set the wok over high heat and heat until very hot. Add the oil to the wok. Add the garlic, ginger, chopped green onion, red onion, bok choy, cabbage, and snap peas. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, or until the vegetables have softened and you can smell the ginger. Add the rice and continue to cook, stirring, until everything is coated, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the soy sauce and mirin and toss well. Remove the wok from the heat. To cook the eggs, heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray, and then pour in the beaten eggs. Cook, gently stirring the eggs, until scrambled but still moist. Transfer fried rice to a serving bowl and top with the scrambled eggs. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, toasted cashews, and diagonally cut green onion and serve right away.
This is not your average tuna sandwich. For one thing, it's more like tuna tartare on bread. For another, it's a very brain-healthy meal. Spinach Pesto Yogurt, not mayonnaise, holds the tuna mixture together, which keeps the amount of saturated fat to a minimum. Tuna is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, the pistachios provide vitamin E, and the raisins are a good source of polyphenol antioxidants. Because the tuna is not cooked in this recipe, be sure to purchase sashimi-grade tuna; ask the fishmonger if you aren't sure about the quality of the tuna on offer at the seafood counter.
MAKES 2 SANDWICHES 8 ounces sashimi-grade ahi tuna, diced small 2 tablespoons Spinach Pesto Yogurt 2 tablespoons golden raisins 1/4 cup shelled unsalted roasted pistachios, chopped Juice of 1/2 lemon 4 slices rye bread, toasted 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Spinach Pesto Yogurt Makes about 3 cups 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 clove garlic, peeled Juice of 1 lemon Pinch of salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper 1 cup low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, Spinach Pesto Yogurt, raisins, pistachios, and lemon juice, and mix well. Lay out two of the bread slices on a work surface and divide the tuna mixture evenly among them. Put the alfalfa sprouts into a small bowl, drizzle with the olive oil, and toss to combine. Top each portion of tuna with half of the alfalfa sprouts and top with the remaining slices of bread. Cut each sandwich in half and serve right away. Combine the spinach, olive oil, pine nuts, cheese, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender and puree until well blended. Pour the mixture into a bowl, add the yogurt, and whisk until incorporated. Serve slightly chilled. The mixture will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS Tomato and Sweet Pepper Stew 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 fennel bulb, diced large 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced large 3 yellow tomatoes, cored and diced large Pinch of saffron threads 2 tablespoons Pernod or other anise liqueur, such as ouzo or anisette 1 cup white wine 2 cups Brain-Boosting Broth Salt and freshly ground black pepper Fish 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skin-on striped bass fillets Salt and freshly ground pepper 11/2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, for garnish Preheat the oven to 350°F. To make the stew, in a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic, shallot, fennel, and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and saffron and continue to cook until the tomatoes soften slightly, about 2 minutes. Pour in the Pernod, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring, until almost evaporated. Add the white wine, bring to a simmer, and cook until the liquid is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Pour in the broth, season with salt and pepper, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to bring the flavors together. While the stew is simmering, cook the fish. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Score the fish fillets with a knife and season them with salt and pepper. Add the fish fillets to the skillet skin side down and cook until the skin is golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Slide the skillet into the oven and cook until the fish skin is opaque and flaky, about 5 minutes. Divide the stew among four plates and place a fish fillet on top. Sprinkle with parsley and serve right away. Brain-Boosting Broth Makes 2 quarts 8 quarts water 3 carrots, coarsely chopped 2 white onions, coarsely chopped 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 2 bulbs fennel, coarsely chopped 1 parsnip, coarsely chopped 12 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped Stems from 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 bunch green onions, green and white parts 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, cut in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 2 cloves 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 bay leaf Combine all of the ingredients in a large stockpot and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn down the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for 2 hours. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve. Use immediately, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Spaghetti squash is an often-overlooked vegetable. But it's a very powerful ingredient from a brain-health perspective: it's low in saturated fat, very low in cholesterol, and a good source of niacin, vitamin B6, and pantothenic acid--plus spaghetti squash is a very good source of vitamin C. In this recipe, strands of baked spaghetti squash are the backdrop for sweet caramelized onions that contrast against salty, savory Parmesan cheese. This dish will appeal to adults and kids alike, and it's a great way to get pasta lovers to eat more vegetables.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS Olive oil 1/2 spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds), seeded 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced Curry Salt 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives 1 ripe tomato, cored, seeded, and diced Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Preheat the oven to 350°F. Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet and the flesh of the squash with a little olive oil. Set the squash half cut side down on the baking sheet. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of water over the squash and bake, uncovered, until a fork inserted into the thickest part of the flesh meets no resistance, 30 to 45 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Using a fork, scrape the squash from the skin into a medium bowl; the flesh will separate into spaghetti-like strands (you should have about 21/2 cups). Return the skillet with the onion to medium heat and add the squash. Cook, tossing gently, just until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste with Curry Salt; go easy because the cheese will add salt, too. Toss in the cheese and chives and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the tomatoes and cilantro and serve right away. Curry Salt Makes about 1/2 cup 1/2 cup fleur de sel 4 teaspoons curry powder Mix the salt and curry powder until well combined. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place (the flavor of the salt gets better with age). This recipe will not go bad over time.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS 11/2 cups Brain-Boosting Broth 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 5 to 7 green onions, white and green parts, chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped Pinch of salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, curry powder, and ginger. Turn down the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer the quinoa to a rimmed baking sheet, distribute in an even layer, and let cool to room temperature. When cooled, put the quinoa into a medium bowl and add the green onions, basil, almonds, and cherries. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and toss to combine. Drizzle with the lemon juice and olive oil and toss again. Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled. Brain-Boosting Broth Makes 2 quarts 8 quarts water 3 carrots, coarsely chopped 2 white onions, coarsely chopped 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 2 bulbs fennel, coarsely chopped 1 parsnip, coarsely chopped 12 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped Stems from 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 bunch green onions, green and white parts 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, cut in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 2 cloves 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 bay leaf Combine all of the ingredients in a large stockpot and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn down the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for 2 hours. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve. Use immediately, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Mr Benham, 74, said: "Maureen and I can't imagine going back to what it was like before we got Oscar."
The Dementia Dog project was born at Glasgow School of Art (GSA), the idea of product design students. It got off the ground with funding help from the Scottish Government and the UK Design Council and looks set to roll out further.
Another two dogs have already begun their training.
Gordon Hush, who heads GSA's product design programme, said: "Dementia Dog sees graduates extending their skills beyond the traditional domain of material manufacture into the generation of experiences that improve the quality of life of both carers and those with dementia.
"The ability to re-design experiences is a significant challenge and one that these young designers have risen to in an extraordinary fashion."
Helen McCain, training director at Dogs for the Disabled, said: "Oscar and Kaspa have settled in well to their new homes and are already making an impact on the lives of their new partners.
"This new project has provided us with an opportunity to bring together our skills and experience to help with a different kind of challenge. We really believe that the dementia assistance dog could make a significant contribution to the Government's national dementia strategy."
Joyce Gray, deputy director of development at Alzheimer Scotland, said: "Dementia Dog has had a truly wonderful impact on the families involved and Alzheimer Scotland is delighted to have been part of this ground-breaking project.
"Supporting people with dementia and their families to live well with the illness requires innovative and imaginative approaches and the Dementia Dog team have brought all this and more to the project."
Logan Anderson from the Guide Dogs Scotland training school in Forfar said: "Our change-of-career guide dogs contribute invaluable work with other assistance dogs charities and the Dementia Dog pilot has shown, not just how the dogs have provided practical benefits to those living with Alzheimer's, but also the mood-enhancing and emotional benefits as well."

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received our 2 nestle diaper bags today along with huggies 24 diapers, Formula , Ready to feed bottles,a nice baby bag & changing pad.. pretty good stuff.
nestle diaper bag..
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I hope I get mine soon!
Where did you get all that stuff????
I received mine as well,pretty impressed. And it's fr nestlebaby.ca
I got mine a few days ago... I had signed up for it back in, hmm I think Feb?? So it took a while to get here, but I'm thinking that's perhaps as they don't send them out until closer to your due date. Anyway, it was worth the wait, totally free just for signing up for it online! We plan on breastfeeding but still, to have that formula on hand just incase, and the other goodies, is nice. :)
How long did it take to arrive? I just ordered one but we are moving soon... I hope it comes before we move!
I just ordered it now, I hope it comes before the baby lol
Awesome!! I ordered mine months ago...I hope I get it soon!
It's quite a bit of stuff. I was shocked. They send it close to your due date. I signed up long ago and only received it last week....I'm due in just over 2wks. I think I will be donating the formula to the local food bank as we won't be using it (hopefully), bit I was so happy with the diapers and diaper bag. We have a diaper bag already but it's Coach and looks like a purse....my DH said he didn't mind carrying it, but now he doesn't have too lol.
Oh it also depends on what's available. My friend signed up when she was pregnant with her DD (born in April) and didn't receive half of what I got (I received the same as the original post). I guess it depends on availability.
I sent away for mine a few mos ago. It finally came and I got pamphlets and a couple coupons. Along with that was a card to send away for the diaper bag.. which I did. I still have not gotten anything. How did some of you get the free diapers and whatnot? I have to say I'm a little disappointed with it..
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Carole brings 25 years of experience in non-profit and for-profit finance to her new role. She is a CPA and was previously a Partner and Managing Director at the accounting firm RSM McGladrey before joining the Planned Parenthood of Illinois staff.
Carole, who grew up in a small Indiana town with little access to reproductive counseling, also has a tremendous history of public service to women and families. In addition to her board service for PPIL, she has served as board member and Treasurer for the Women's Issues Network, Friends of Battered Women and their Children, and Rape Victims Advocates.
As Interim CEO, and now as President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois, Carole is dedicated to building a solid financial foundation in order to ensure reproductive health services, education, and advocacy for women and families across Illinois.
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Any stay at home moms feel the same way?
I see other parents who take their kids to daycare and they make it seem like their child is better because they have more interaction with other kids and get to do more things. Sometimes i feel like im doing something wrong by keeping my child with me hes 3 right now and i do teach him lil things he knows how to write his first and last name and he has no problems interacting with other kids even though hes at home with me all day. But just want to hear any other moms opinion.
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I just had this conversation w/ husband this morning. We have a 9 month old and I became a stay at home mom. He's right on target with milestones but I have friends who put their children in day care and said within in a couple of weeks their baby was doing things they couldn't before. It was sort of making me feel like I'm not doing everything I can. I think as long as your child is advancing and learning it's okay. I've thought about putting him in a mommy's day out program one day a week when he turns 1 only bc he's not around any other children. On a good note, at least when they stay home you get to raise your child and see all the new things they learn and discover. Plus, all my friends that have kids in daycare, their kids have been sick and stayed sick a lot.posted 02/10/2013 by carson2012_mommy
I think the world is always in a rush for work, daycare and for they kids to learn faster.I had a daycare and can tell some kids are lacking mom and dad and it was sad to see.I personnally did open my daycare so i could stay with my kids but then kids would always get sick !!So for the best interest of my kids i close down the day care and stay at home with them.Don't get me wrong i know its not always easy to be able to stay at home(budget and bills)I respect every one choices but i choose to live with a little less material and more quality time:) I think you are doing the right thing.You are not missing out on you child that develop so fast.Way to go stay at home moms and don't worry you kids will learn at the pace:)posted 02/15/2013 by gotstuff2011
Part of it, I believe, is we each try to make the best of our own situation. I know, for myself, that I will feel guilty when I have to send my child to daycare/babysitter, but I will focus on the positive. I don't think these parents are lying-there are benefits to daycare, but maybe they are focusing on the benefits and don't want to focus on missing their child, etc... There are also many many benefits for a child who gets to stay home (if the SAH parent is a good one, which it sounds like you are). Focus on the benefits with your situation. If you worried about socialization, then take your child with you to places like church or get together with other moms/kids.posted 02/11/2013 by lydiamichellepowell
Thanks its nice to know other moms feel the same way! My mother in law thinks im lazy because i dont work my hubby is active duty and we agreed it would be better if i stayed home. I may not have much of a career but raising me kids is my career now :)posted 02/15/2013 by bertha11
I have to take my child to daycare four days a week and I hate not being with him. I tell myself that he is better off playing with others (and I'm sure he does enjoy himself as he is happy and playful but it doesn't mean that you cannot provide him that stimulation) so I don't feel sad about it. I think it is just a way that working moms cope. :)posted 02/11/2013 by schrobw5
Thank u both for your replies I enjoy being able to teach my child new things and being able to be there to see his milestones theres no greater feeling than knowing you made that happen :)posted 02/11/2013 by bertha11
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You can always apply for a US B-2 visitor visa, even if you are not employed. Having a job is good thing. On one hand it is considered as a binding that you have to Canada. On the other hand, a job "possibly" provides you with the funds to support yourself while in the US. That been said, I ratify that having a job is a good thing, but it is NOT mandatory in order to go to the interview.

The fact that your wife is working is a good thing as well; even if you are not working. I am not sure what the effect of the invitation letter from your uncle will be, but in any case, it won't hurt; so take the invitation letter to the interview and explain this to the American interviewer if you are asked.

Hope this helps,

 Yanniel.Yanniel Alvarezhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-15469913481415464882012-11-26T20:34:28.370-05:002012-11-26T20:34:28.370-05:00Hi! me and my family are PR here in Canada, I just...Hi! me and my family are PR here in Canada, I just want to inquire if it is possible for me to apply for a US Visa (B2) though I'm not currently employed. I just have an invitation from my Uncle who is a US citizen, stating that all the expenses will be shouldered by him and i will be staying in his residence for only a week or two. we are planning to visit them by early next year with my wife (who is working) and our son.janixapiladohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-62966441592990315242012-11-25T22:11:38.804-05:002012-11-25T22:11:38.804-05:00Hi again Mazen, You have two options: 1.) Take y...Hi again Mazen,

You have two options:

1.) Take your chances and apply for the US visa now. Your arguments make sense to me, anyhow, that's not for me to decide. The American officer that will be interviewing your wife has the last saying on this.

2.) Wait a little bit longer until your wife grows some more bindings to Canada; job is a good binding as I mentioned before.

Either way, both you as a couple should decide what to do...

Good luck,

 Yanniel.Yanniel Alvarezhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-43010965996151793662012-11-25T22:02:50.067-05:002012-11-25T22:02:50.067-05:00Hi Mazen, There's no easy answer to your question...Hi Mazen,

There's no easy answer to your question. Anyhow, if you could wait a little bit longer, until she gets a job for instance, that would be better.

 Yanniel.Yanniel Alvarezhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-34256816636777256862012-11-25T21:56:54.749-05:002012-11-25T21:56:54.749-05:00No, I didn't bring any invitation letter to the in...No, I didn't bring any invitation letter to the interview; that's not required for a visitor visa.

Cheers,

 Yanniel.Yanniel Alvarezhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-77939958458055741132012-11-25T21:54:48.150-05:002012-11-25T21:54:48.150-05:00Hello there, Nobody can predict the chances of ge...Hello there,

Nobody can predict the chances of getting the visa or not; that's of the sole discretion of the American officer the day of the interview.

Anyhow, you have your parents in Canada, which is good. In addition, you claim to have the funds to support yourself while in the US, which is a good thing as well. It looks to me that you are in a proper shape for the interview; but again, the American officer has the last word on the matter.

The validity of the visa depends on each case: you will know it when you get the visa stamped in your passport. Scheduling your interview 6 month in advance to your trip, I would say is good enough.

Good luck,

 Yanniel.Yanniel Alvarezhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-54037273083376084292012-11-25T21:24:25.151-05:002012-11-25T21:24:25.151-05:00Hi Shaima, I don't know for a fact what you shoul...Hi Shaima,

I don't know for a fact what you should do in this case, but I don't think you need to pay for the first application, since that application was never scheduled for interview, right?

You only pay the fee when you schedule a date for the interview, not when you fill the DS-160 Form online.

In other words, if I were you I would just pay the fee for the correct application.

Good luck,

 Yanniel.Yanniel Alvarezhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-49270324892611145122012-11-25T20:47:44.514-05:002012-11-25T20:47:44.514-05:00Hi there, I don't think there's a way that someo...Hi there,

I don't think there's a way that someone could really predict the chances or odds of getting the visa. That's for the American officer to decide the day of the interview.

Generally speaking they just want to make sure you have sufficient funds to support yourself while in the US. In addition, they look for your bindings to Canada; they want to make sure that you have something or someone in Canada to come back for after your visit to the US is over.

Hope this helps,

 Yanniel.Yanniel Alvarezhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-10137809454449090782012-11-25T20:34:15.660-05:002012-11-25T20:34:15.660-05:00Hi Arthur, I haven't been in the position you...Hi Arthur,

I haven't been in the position you are, but if I were you, I would wait at least the 60 days they told you wait, before sending another email. After those 60 days are gone, then I would send a second email explaining the situation again.

Good luck,

 Yanniel.Yanniel Alvarezhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-47300945097284935922012-11-25T19:04:22.339-05:002012-11-25T19:04:22.339-05:00Yanniel, My wife has just received her visa to C...Yanniel,

My wife has just received her visa to Canada because she got accepted as a PR (Permanent Resident) from Amman Jordan. I asked her to apply for a non immigrant visa to America (from Amman) because I live on a border city (Windsor, ON) and there are tons of Canadians that cross over to Detroit from Windsor everyday for recreational stuff or even school. She does not have any credentials under her ex bills or work. Do you believe that she will get accepted on the grounds that she is going to be living on a border city and wants to be able to travel to the US with her husband when she wants? or should she wait for a little bit in Canada before she applies? Its important she gets this because I like to travel to the US alot since it is so easy living for me here and I want her to enjoy that luxury. Please advise !! Mazen Chaabanhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-92059486974655208102012-11-25T18:56:30.856-05:002012-11-25T18:56:30.856-05:00Yanniel, I have a question about Non immigrant vi...Yanniel,

I have a question about Non immigrant visitor visa to America. My dilemma goes like this, My spouse (wife) just recently (like this wed) is going to get her Canadian Visa issued to her so she can come to Canada and become a Permanent Resident. I want her to apply for the visitor visa from her country (Amman Jordan) because its a lot more convenient but more importantly I live on a border city (Windsor ON) which means a lot of Canadians cross to American (detroit)every day because its so close for shopping and recreational stuff. I do not want her to be deprived of that when she comes. She has not arrived in Canada yet so she does not have any job or bills to support her argument. Do you think she should wait a little bit before applying or should she go thru with the application. I really do not want her to get rejected. Mazen Chaabanhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-17219898851724199242012-11-23T02:28:39.923-05:002012-11-23T02:28:39.923-05:00Hi, did you bring an invitation letter to the int...Hi,

did you bring an invitation letter to the interview??Pretty Nadshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-69315213548635815492012-11-21T17:42:43.571-05:002012-11-21T17:42:43.571-05:00hello! I have been here in Canada for 2 years al...hello!

I have been here in Canada for 2 years already and I have a PR card. I wanted to apply for a visitor visa. However, I am a full time student and I decided to quit working because of my busy schedule. But I plan to work during vacation and I already have a work waiting during that time. I do have a decent amount of money saved in my account, I do have a lot of family members in the US. and I do have my parents here in Canada. I plan to stay in the U.S for just 2-3 weeks. and I also traveled to a different country and stayed there for a month ( I don't know if this fact will make them think that all I ever wanted to have the visa is for vacation only). I just want to know if I have a good chance to be approved?. I don't want to waste money applying and will end up denied because I don't have a job.

Second question: If I do get approved, for how long will the visa be in effect? because I plan to apply on December so by that time I do have work. but I want to go to U.S on August.I was thinking it might expire already.

Hoping that you could help me. misspink0914http://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-57600023850974609592012-11-21T03:45:49.931-05:002012-11-21T03:45:49.931-05:00Hi Yanniel, I had submitted my B2 visa online appl...Hi Yanniel,
I had submitted my B2 visa online application for myself and my husband and then realized that the travel dates were wrong.I retrieved the application,created a new application,got a new confirmation no and made the changes.Now do I have to pay the visa fee for the 1st application I submitted which had a mistake or can I go ahead and pay for the visa fee for the new corrected application with new numbers.
Please adviseShaimahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-18974136566300774652012-11-20T16:58:38.361-05:002012-11-20T16:58:38.361-05:00hi.............i have not worked in canada.except ...hi.............i have not worked in canada.except for............9 months since last 4 years........due to some reasons........i have sufficient bank balance and my family owns a home here...............what are my chances for visa?.can smbody plz helpvishalhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-4895065521301805582012-11-20T11:45:53.300-05:002012-11-20T11:45:53.300-05:00Hello, I have question. I am permanent resident an...Hello,
I have question.
I am permanent resident and my wife and my kids Canadian citizen. And we wanted to go US for 2 weeks vacation. I applied to US visior visa and my interview was at September 6 2012. And I got temporary hold on my status(yellow paper).I was little upset. Then we change our holiday plan. And I send e-mail to them last month for the situation my visa. they told me i have give them 60 days to process .
Now we want to go around new year but we cant do any plan without visa. Is it a good idea to send to one more e-mail to them remind the visa or what can I do??
Thanks
ArthurSMYRNA Silverhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-83943441131474890322012-11-18T21:52:11.542-05:002012-11-18T21:52:11.542-05:00Hi Ricardo, I don't think you can get a visitor v...Hi Ricardo,

I don't think you can get a visitor visa at the border, but don't take my word for granted, since I am neither a lawyer nor an immigration expert.

Good luck,

 Yanniel.Yanniel Alvarezhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-39176914315991084732012-11-16T12:16:25.254-05:002012-11-16T12:16:25.254-05:00Hi Yanniel, I am a Canadian P.R. holder, and I wo...Hi Yanniel,

I am a Canadian P.R. holder, and I would like to visit for 1 day Bufalo-US, My friend told me that I can get a visa at the border in Niagara.
Do you know something about it? like fee, document and if It's possible.
Regards,

RicardoRicardo Diashttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-76923864554239419182012-11-12T21:29:01.593-05:002012-11-12T21:29:01.593-05:00Hola Jorge, No tengo idea de tu caso en particula...Hola Jorge,

No tengo idea de tu caso en particular. Decirte algo sería mera especulación mía. Yo simplemente he escrito en este blog lo que yo hice cuando apliqué por una visa para "visitar" Los Estados Unidos.

Por lo que describes tu caso es diferente y la verdad no sé qué debes hacer.

Suerte y lamento no haber sido de más ayuda.

Yanniel.Yanniel Alvarezhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-27304733166986682742012-11-12T21:22:26.396-05:002012-11-12T21:22:26.396-05:00I am sorry Sarah, but I don't know how to proc...I am sorry Sarah, but I don't know how to proceed in your current situation. Sorry :-(

Regards,

 Yanniel.Yanniel Alvarezhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-56960692630598103162012-11-12T21:19:49.926-05:002012-11-12T21:19:49.926-05:00The questions asked during the interview vary. I h...The questions asked during the interview vary. I have been in two interviews before and various questions were different each time.

If your boyfriend is the only person you know in the US, then that's ok. Keep it that way if you are asked.

If you are asked directly about something I would recommend being honest.

When I was interviewed I was inquired about the length of my residency in Canada... I don't quite remember whether that was the first question or not. In any case, I don't think the order of the questions is important.

Good luck,

Yanniel.Yanniel Alvarezhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-61603694636211266592012-11-04T23:41:40.464-05:002012-11-04T23:41:40.464-05:00Oye mi hermano, Mira soy cubano con residencia pe...Oye mi hermano,

Mira soy cubano con residencia permanente en Canada, vivo en Montreal y quiero ir de viajes a Dubai. Pero los vuelos mas baratos son con American Airlines a traves de NY. Por tanto mis preguntas son:

1. Necesito una visa de transito?
2. Como lo hago? Adonde me tengo que dirigir
3. Cuanto tiempo demoraria el otorgamiento?

Mil gracias mi herma.

JorgeJorge Vasconceloshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-42521384243654786332012-11-01T17:29:01.780-04:002012-11-01T17:29:01.780-04:00hi Yanniel, i am a canadian permanent resident. i ...hi Yanniel, i am a canadian permanent resident. i am planning on going to hawaii with my bf and his family from dec 17 to dec 28th and i have the ticket purchased too which i can show to the visa officer. now the problem is that my current pr card is expired and i have pr card being renewed at the moment and cic office updated my application status for my pr card on oct 29th that i will get a mail within 4 weeks to pick up my card from local cic office.now if i dont have my card by 21st of nov,i am afraid that my visa might get denied.what should i do??please helpSarah Aftabhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-65323778329204091172012-10-29T14:54:22.664-04:002012-10-29T14:54:22.664-04:00thanks for the reply Yanniel. The address in Flo...thanks for the reply Yanniel.

The address in Florida that I've provided in DS160 is the address of my boyfriend and he is the contact person that I wrote because I don't really know people there that much. Will they ever ask who this person is? I know, we should be honest as well.

and do they ask if how long have I been a permanent resident here? I've heard it's their first question to ask is it true?akashakeyyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3701737190756431503.post-57184886918958965122012-10-28T23:37:20.772-04:002012-10-28T23:37:20.772-04:00Hi there, I think you have very good chances to g...Hi there,

I think you have very good chances to get the visa, because you do have bindings in Canada, even after a short period of time.

I wouldn't worry too much about your current savings, because you have a full time job. The full time job is usually enough to convince them.

I would not mention about your boyfriend at all. There's no reason to mention that, and it might be "suspicious" for the interviewer. He might think that you want to stay with you boyfriend. Was just a thought...

I think that the documents you mentioned are good enough. Just make sure that you also gather the other documents I mentioned in the main body of this post.

Good luck,

 Yanniel.Yanniel Alvarezhttp://email@example.com


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Bethesda Roadrunners: My Site News: RRs go 1-3-2 and 4-7 (GF-GA) in Nike Man U. Tourney
RRs go 1-3-2 and 4-7 (GF-GA) in Nike Man U. Tourney
The Nike Manchester United Tournament lived up to its high expectation: Top competition (many of the best 91's in the US), top fields, top refs and a great experience all the way around.
As expected the RRs found that playing up against top academy teams was both tough and a valuable development experience. With a score of 4-7 in six games at this level, the RRs performed very well and above pre-tournament expectations.
Congratulations to the kids for their solid efforts and thanks to Nike for putting on the show.
After a few tough games on the field it was a daily ritual to head to the "Players" Lounge. That's right "Players" no coach, no parent, no notsoccer critics (they will never know about this level). Just "Players" those who can actually play the game. NIKE treated the players like royalty. Special prerelease shoes to play with, bags full of NIKE gear. It was there the Roadrunners enjoyed Jogo Bonito and exacted revenge on some of their on field opponents. Size meant nothing this was about skill and technique. This game was reserved for those with a "magic touch" and quick feet. If you didn't have those things you could be caught kissing the shoes of your opponent at anytime. Toughest competition in here was not the So Cal boys, Barca or the Academy teams, but those always dangerous Bethesda girls.
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Caroline Kilel of Kenya held off a surging Desiree Davila as the two dueled on Boylston Street and Kilel won the Boston Marathon in 2:22:36.
Davila, an Arizona State graduate, trains with the Hanson-Brooks team in Minnesota.She finished in 2:22:38 and Sharon Cherop was third (2:22:42).
Kilel, 30, ran her personal best time. Her previous best was 2:23:25 in Frankfurt, Germany last year. She collapsed after the race and was helped into the medical tent.
"It's a little both [disappointing and happy]," Davila said on TV after the race. "That was my perfect day out there and she was just better than me, There was nothing left in my legs."


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- BoliviaFoodFunding via Fundación Pro Mujer
Las Sirenit...BoliviaFoodFunding via Fundación Pro Mujer
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Sonia tells us that she has been a member of a Pro Mujer community bank for six months. She was invited to join by one of her fellow group members. She currently has a food business which she has been working in for several years. She learned the business from her mother. Sonia is requesting this loan to increase her working capital (buying rice, oil and noodles). She will buy these products from the street markets in El Alto and will then sell them from her work space. This business helps Sonia to support her family. She is single and has two children.
When we asked Sonia what she likes about Pro Mujer, she replied that she liked the health services.
La señora Sonia cuenta que hace seis meses que integra una Banca Comunal dentro de Pro Mujer y que para esto fue invitada por una de sus compañeras; en la actualidad ella tiene un negocio de venta de comida, mismo que trabaja hace varios años aprendiendo el mismo de su madre.
El crédito que ahora sacará es para aumentar su capital (compra de arroz, aceite y fideo) los que comprarán de las ferias de la ciudad de El Alto y posteriormente a lka elaboración lo venderá en su espacio de comercialización. Esta forma de trabajo apoya a salir adelante a su familia pues ella es soltera y tiene dos hijos.
Cuando le consultamos que le gusta de Pro Mujer, ella nos respondió que le gusta el área de salud.
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Kiva's Field Partners typically feature one borrower from a group. The loan description, sector, and other attributes for a group loan profile are determined by the featured borrower's loan. The other members of the group are not required to use their loans for the same purpose.
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This Monkees fan was saddened to hear of the sudden death of the band's leader, Davy Jones, from a heart attack. If you think Justin Bieber makes the girls swoon, the "Daydream Believer" was born in Manchester, England and the teen girls raved, screamed and fainted with every sighting and song, or when simply hearing his accent.
Sometimes called the "American Beatles," The Monkees were terrific musicians in their own right with many hits and a top-rated television show. At age 66, Davy Jones has taken "The Last Train to Clarksville" way too soon.
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Good news. This admiring scribe is happy to hear, through a well-qualified and informed source (okay, his son, Scott), that Mario "Blackie" Gonzalez is recuperating remarkably fast from quintuple (that's five!) bypass surgery. Blackie was (is) a pretty tough guy and was my mentor when yours truly was a teen at Madera airport. He was chief mechanic and "head honcho" for my dad's crop dusting business.
I learned a lot of important lessons from Blackie, besides how to jump rope like a proboxer, play a skillful game of ping-pong and horseshoes and pull a prop through to start the plane's engine. He was also the inspiration for the character "Brownie" in my first novel, "Black Hearts, Golden Wings."...


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Congressmen file amicus in support of DC's anti-gays
Timothy Kincaid
January 6th, 2010
Two Senators and 37 members of the House (all Republicans) have filed an amicus brief in support of anti-gay activists who are suing to put marriage equality to a vote in the District of Columbia.
Their official reason is some mumble-jumble about serving "as members of the ultimate legislative authority for the District of Columbia and the very body which delegated to the District its limited legislative power under home rule". But their basic beef comes down to, "When we said that DC residents could make their own decisions, we didn't mean that they could make choices that we don't like!!"
Relatedly, last night I saw GOP Party Chairman Michael Steele, arguing on Fox that Democrats are taking away the ability of people to live their lives the way they want… and using DC's marriage law as example. I'm paraphrasing, but it seemed like he was arguing that DC residents were losing individual freedom because they were not free to vote on what their neighbors could do. Truly, it was an example of someone totally confused about the idea of personal liberty and individual freedom.
The good news is that these congressmen are only a small percentage of the Senate and the House and are even a minority in their own party (twenty years ago you'd have nearly all of the members of both parties). This is not to say that other Republicans would necessarily support marriage equality, but perhaps that they didn't feel the need to identify themselves with the extremist right-wing caucus of Republicans who never lose an opportunity to attack the rights, freedom, and equality of gay people.
In a way, they did us a favor. We now have a nice list of the most extreme of the extreme. And while I didn't see any surprises on the list (perhaps our readers might), it's nice to have a compilation of equality's biggest opponents all in one place.
James Inhofe (Okla.)
Roger Wicker (Miss.)
Minority Leader John Boehner (Ohio)
Minority Whip Eric Cantor (Va.)
Robert Aderholt (Ala.)
Todd Akin (Mo.)
Michele Bachmann (Minn.)
J. Gresham Barrett (S.C.)
Roscoe Bartlett (Md.)
Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.)
John Boozman (Ark.)
Jason Chaffetz (Utah)
John Fleming (La.)
J. Randy Forbes (Va.)
Virginia Foxx (N.C.)
Scott Garrett (N.J.)
Phil Gingrey (Ga.)
Louie Gohmert (Tex.)
Jeb Hensarling (Tex.)
Wally Herger (Calif.)
Walter Jones (N.C.)
Jim Jordan (Ohio)
Steve King (Iowa)
Jack Kingston (Ga.)
John Kline (Minn.)
Doug Lamborn (Colo.)
Robert Latta (Ohio)
Don Manzullo (Ill.)
Michael McCaul (Tex.)
Thaddeus McCotter (Mich.)
Patrick McHenry (N.C.)
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Wash.)
Jeff Miller (Fla.)
Jerry Moran (Kan.)
Randy Neugebauer (Tex.)
Mike Pence (Ind.)
Joe Pitts (Pa.)
Mark Souder (Ind.)
Todd Tiahrt (Kan.)
Feel free to walk precincts, call volunteers, work get-out-the-vote, or contribute to the campaigns of their primary and general opponents as much as possible.


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World hunger has reached crisis proportions as agricultural and economic factors (food shortages, rocketing prices and political unrest) come together in what Josette Sheeran, executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, calls "a silent tsunami."
The ELCA sent an initial $100,000 to companion churches and partner relief agencies to provide food to vulnerable people and strengthen development work in rural communities.
ELCA International Disaster Response allocated $50,000 and the other half came from the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. Bread for the World, a Christian anti-hunger group based in Washington, D.C., began a Recipe for Hope campaign to give Americans ways to respond to the crisis.
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Friday! Oh sweet, sweet Friday. Let's end the week with another virtual real estate home inspection (ahem ... stalking). I'm in Clifton Hill, Melbourne where architects and designers Branov Design have renovated and extended this Edwardian era house into a stylish, modern home ... their own stylish, modern home in fact. Understated drama, fab family open plan, cool bathroom and check out the hallway carpet. Have a feeling you may have seen this house before? You're right. You have. It was in a recent issue of Inside Out but I will forgive you if you didn't realise straight away. It certainly doesn't look quite as fab and funky in the real estate shots. Shows the difference between a real estate listing and a magazine story - the difference is a stylist and a good interiors photographer as you will see in the last photo. Link here while it lasts.


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EPA Action on Tailoring Rule: EPA defers regulation of biomass emissions for three years
Policy Update Week of January 24, 2011
SAF, working with other forestry groups, has been urging EPA to pause and reassess science before regulating emissions from biomass the same as emissions from fossil fuels. This is a great victory for foresters and forestry in the US and SAF would like to thank all of our members that helped in these efforts. For more information go to: http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4369C709163915B485257816005971BB
- SAF 2011 Convention Policy Symposium Call For Papers is OPEN--please submit your abstracts!
The Forest Policy Track covers local, regional, national or international policy or program analysis. The track is designed for presentations based on qualitative or quantitative data analysis. Topics include:
Implementation of an existing government program
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- Department of Energy Offers First Conditional Commitment for a Loan
Guarantee for Advanced Biofuels Plant
U.S. Department of Energy, January 20th
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the offer of a conditional commitment to Diamond Green Diesel, LLC, the proposed joint venture between Valero Energy Corporation and Darling International Inc., for a $241 million loan guarantee. The loan guarantee will support the construction of a 137-million gallon per year renewable diesel facility in Norco, Louisiana, about 20 miles west of New Orleans. Valero Energy Corporation plans to direct the design, construction and operation of the project and market all of its output, while Darling International Inc. will supply feedstock to the project. To read more of this article link to: http://www.energy.gov/news/9991.htm
- Obama's State of the Union: Mum on Climate, Loud on a Clean Economy Future
Reuters, Published by Elizabeth McGowan, January 26th
Obama adopted a more centrist tone during his State of the Union, avoiding any mention of climate change but embracing the promise of clean technology. President Obama's commitment to lessening the nation's carbon footprint hasn't likely changed. But the manner in which he's pursuing that ideal has definitely shifted. That became abundantly clear when he avoided any mention of climate change or heat-trapping gases but embraced the promise of clean technology during his Tuesday night State of the Union address. To read more of this article link to: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/01/26/idUS321632418620110126
Last Week in Congress
- Capitol Hill Still Reeling From Tragedy
Politico, Published by Laura McGann, January 13th
Four days after a gunman killed six people, injured 14 others and rocked the Capitol Hill community, leaving one of its own in critical condition, normal is nowhere in sight for Congress. On Wednesday, Congress set aside planned business to take up an itinerary that pulled a shocked community between matters of the heart and those of basic physical security, with a string of events that sought to soothe mournful souls and rattled nerves. http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0111/47528.html
- January 12th - Representative Jeffrey Fortenberry [R-NE1] introduced H.R. 271: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide covered institutions loans for conversion to use of biomass for energy generation. The bill has been referred to committee. To read more about H.R. 271 click here.
This Week in Congress
- January 25th - The House Committee on Agriculture met at 2:00 p.m. in 1300 Longworth House Office Building to consider organizational matters of the Committee on Agriculture for the 112th Congress.
U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., announced the Democratic members and leadership for the Agriculture Committee's six Subcommittees. Peterson will serve as an ex officio member of all Subcommittees.
Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry
- Ranking Member Tim Holden, PA
- Rep. Kurt Schrader, OR
- Rep. Bill Owens, NY
- Rep. Mike McIntyre, NC
- Rep. Jim Costa, CA
- Rep. Tim Walz, MN
- Rep. ChelliePingree, ME
- Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, OH
- Del. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan, MP
To visit the committee's website for more information click here: http://agriculture.house.gov/
National News
- Bark Beetle Infestation Grows in Colorado, Wyoming
Reuters, Published by Keith Coffman, January 23rd
Tree-killing bark beetles decimated 550,000 acres of forests in Colorado and Wyoming last year, bringing the total area ravaged by the insects in both states to 4 million acres since 1996, the U.S. Forest Service said on Sunday."The significance is that the trajectory is moving north and east into more visible and populated areas," Janelle Smith, spokeswoman for the U.S. Forest Service, told Reuters. To read more of this article link to: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70M28S20110123
- Harvesting Forest Renewables Sustainably
Biomass Power and Thermal, Published by Mike Schmidt, January 25th
The solution to some of America's most pressing environmental, energy and economic challenges can quite literally be found at our feet. Sustainable harvesting of forest renewables (woody biomass) is "preventive medicine" for our forests, helping limit the number and severity of forest fires, reducing the habitat of destructive insects to help ensure that the healthiest trees thrive, and promoting the growth of healthier, stronger trees. In addition, it offers struggling communities a much-needed, new revenue stream and other social benefits. To read more of this article link to: http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/5257/harvesting-forest-renewables-sustainably/
In the States: South Dakota and Oregon
- US Forest Service Announces Results of Forest Health Survey in the Black Hills
Black Hills Today, January 22nd
US Forest ServiceRocky Mountain Acting Regional Forester Tony Dixon announced the results of the 2010 forest health annual aerial survey today for the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. Survey results reveal that the bark beetle infestation has doubled in one year, rising from 22,000 acres in 2009 to about 44,000 new acres in 2010 across the Black Hills, bringing the total number of acres of infestation up to more than 384,000 since the first signs of outbreak in 1998. To read more of this article link to: http://blackhillsportal.com/npps/story.cfm?id=4058
- New Head of Forestry Department Has 24 Years' Experience
The Bend Bulletin, Published by Jeff Barnard of the Associated Press, January 27th
The new director of the Oregon Department of Forestry is a 24-year veteran of the agency who started as a spokesman during battles over the northern spotted owl and rose through the ranks to confront budget cuts that threaten to undermine state logging controls. The state Board of Forestry voted 4-2 in Salem on Wednesday to name Doug Decker to lead the department. To read more of this article link to: http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110127/NEWS0107/101270359/1009/NEWS01&nav_category=NEWS01
Wildfire Update
- Pine Beetle Control Effort Paying Off, but Some Losses Increasing Fuel for Wildfire
Times-News, Published by Ariel Hansen, January 17th
Douglas fir beetles and mountain pine beetles - these insects attack evergreen trees, burrowing in, eating away, eventually leaving the tree a red-needled husk of itself.
The U.S. Forest Service has been working to limit this damage near populated places like campgrounds, summer cabins and the Ketchum-Sun Valley area. They used pheromone-infused plastic flakes, hung from trees in pouches and aerially distributed, on Bald Mountain last June. So far, those efforts seem to be working. To read more of this article link to:
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Dead Space is one of last survival horror games that perfectly blends action and scares. We are in the shoes of engineer looking for his loved one on an abandoned "Planet-cracker" type of spaceship. At beginning everything is too quiet and then the horror starts. We fight strange Necromorphs and learn about weird religion. Story is really good and although our hero is mute whole time we can easily connect with his emotions. Gameplay is a bit similar to Resident Evil 4 but with focus on disembodiment instead of pure headshots. We have to cut limbs off the enemies to kill them. Dead Space is really creepy and everyone should try it as one of best new IP created during this generation of consoles.


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30+ Protestant Bishops: Budget is Morally Indefensible, Turns Back on Vulnerable
As the Senate prepares to vote this evening on the House GOP budget, more than two dozen bishops from the Episcopal Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Methodist Church sent a letter to Congress today telling lawmakers that the budget contains immoral cuts that would harm the most vulnerable. Clergy signers include the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori, and other leading church officials from NY, VA, AZ, NC, MN, OH, TX, ME, AR, IL, OH, OR, SC, MO, AL, MD, TN, WA and WV.
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The statement from over 30 Protestant bishops follows a letter from leading Catholic bishops to Members of Congress reminding them of the moral mandate to care for the most vulnerable and to pursue the common good. Also, dozens of Catholic theologians recently sent a letter to Speaker Boehner in advance of his commencement address at Catholic University, urging him to revisit his record on economic justice issues.
Protestant Bishops' Statement on the Budget
The federal budget debate in Congress raises essential questions about our values and priorities as a nation. As bishops compelled by the Gospel to give voice to those who suffer at the margins of society, we speak not as policy experts or politicians, but as disciples of Jesus and faithful citizens.
If the moral measure of a just society is found in how we treat the most vulnerable, the budget proposal passed by the House of Representatives, which the Senate will vote on this week, fails the basic tests of justice, compassion and a commitment to the common good.
This budget eviscerates vital nutrition programs for mothers and infants (WIC), and makes cuts to Medicaid that will hurt sick children, struggling families and seniors in nursing homes. Proposed changes to Medicare will break the promise that all American seniors get the healthcare they need by forcing them to buy private insurance without assuring that it is affordable. It asks those who need our help the most to fend for themselves in a volatile marketplace where profit, not human dignity, sets the agenda. Unlike the Good Samaritan, who stopped to care for a wounded stranger on the side of the road, the House budget turns its back on the most vulnerable at a time of grave economic uncertainty even as it endorses policies that gives tax breaks for the privileged few. This is morally indefensible.
We urge Senators voting on the House budget proposal this week to consider the human costs of massive cuts to social programs and come together across partisan lines to shape a budget that defends human dignity and basic economic security for all Americans.
The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori
Presiding Bishop and Primate
The Episcopal Church
New York, NY
Bishop James F. Mauney
Virginia Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Salem, VA
Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño
Desert Southwest Annual Conference
United Methodist Church
Phoenix, AZ
Bishop Kenneth L. Carder, retired
United Methodist Church
Durham, NC
Bishop David B. Zellmer
South Dakota Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Sioux Falls, SD
Bishop Ray W. Chamberlin, Jr., retired
United Methodist Church
Winchester, VA
Bishop Wayne K. Clymer, retired
United Methodist Church
Wayzata, MN
Bishop Judith Craig, retired
United Methodist Church
Powell, OH
The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson
Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire
Bishop Elias G. Galvan, retired
United Methodist Church
Scottsdale, AZ
Bishop Alfred W. Gwinn, Jr.
North Carolina Annual Conference
United Methodist Church
Raleigh, NC
Bishop Kenneth W. Hicks, retired
United Methodist Church
Little Rock, AR
Bishop Stephen S. Talmage
Grand Canyon Synod
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Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata
Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference
United Methodist Church
Portland, OR
Bishop S. Clifton Ives, retired
United Methodist Church
Portland, ME
Bishop Ernest S. Lyght
West Virginia Annual Conference
United Methodist Church
Charleston, WV
Bishop Joel N. Martinez, retired
United Methodist Church
San Antonio, TX
Bishop Felton Edwin May, retired
United Methodist Church
Riverdale, NY
Bishop J. Lawrence McCleskey, retired
United Methodist Church
Lake Junaluska, NC
Bishop Marshall L. Meadors, Jr., Retired
United Methodist Church
Anderson, SC
Bishop Robert C. Morgan
United Methodist Church
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham, AL
Bishop Albert Frederick Mutti, III, retired
United Methodist Church
Kansas City, MO
Bishop Gregory V. Palmer
Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference
Immediate Past President of the Council of Bishops
United Methodist Church
Springfield, IL
Bishop Sharon Zimmerman Rader
Ecumenical Officer for the Council of Bishops
United Methodist Church
Chicago, IL
Bishop C. Joseph Sprague, retired
United Methodist Church
London, OH
Bishop Forrest C. Stith, retired
United Methodist Church
Upper Marlboro, MD
Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr.
United Methodist Church
Holston Annual Conference
Alcoa, TN
Bishop Jack M. Tuell, retired
United Methodist Church
Des Moines, WA
Bishop Joe A. Wilson, retired
United Methodist Church
Georgetown, TX
Bishop George W. Bashore, retired
United Methodist Church
Pittsburgh, PA
Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton
Northeastern Ohio Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Bishop Mike Lowry
Resident Bishop of the Central Texas Conference
United Methodist Church
Fort Worth, TX
Bishop Beverly Shamana, retired
United Methodist Church
Los Angeles, CA
Bishop Richard B. Wilke, retired
United Methodist Church
Winfield, KS
Charles N. Crutchfield
Resident Bishop, Arkansas Conference
United Methodist Church
Little Rock, AR
Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr.
United Methodist Church
San Francisco Area, CA PO
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
Mississippi Annual Conference
The United Methodist Church
Jackson, MS
Bishop Marcus Matthews
Upper New York Annual Conference
The United Methodist Church
Baldwinsville, NY
Bishop Charles N. Crutchfield
Arkansas Annual Conference
The United Methodist Church
Little Rock, AR
Bishop Ann B. Sherer-Simpson
Nebraska Annual Conference
The United Methodist Church
Lincoln, NE
Bishop Roy Sano, retired
United Methodist Church
Oakland, CA
Bishop Callon W. Holloway, Jr.
Southern Ohio Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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Painting Furniture
Painted furniture is one of my favorite things. This is a bold statement, and I may change my mind someday, but I think all wood furniture should be painted. Yep, I do. Just say NO to glossy wood or oak. Now if you happen to love glossy wood or oak, that's OK…….it really is. I believe we should have furniture that reflects our personality and we love! And for me…….it's painted. Recently, I even painted my door handles. No more brass for me.
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This talented blogger has made a business from refinishing and painting furniture. How fun would that be? Her prices are really reasonable too. Another blogger who I wished was my neighbor. I had a great time looking through her shop and her archives at all the pieces she's done. She gives tutorials and details for how she paints her pieces.
I was reminded of her blog after she posted on Get Your Craft On with this project. The birch wood door decoration is my new quest. She has a full tutorial on how she did it. I love how it looks on her black door, and I think it will look equally nice on my red door. I'm suddenly excited to get my holiday porch going!
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Sometimes you don't have to paint the WHOLE piece.
Adding personality with just a stencil is so fun! This EAT is perfect! I loved seeing her home and her style. So much personality, so many great ideas. Speaking of her home………you are going to die!
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Here is the schedule for the Big 12 Baseball Tournament which begins Wednesday in Oklahoma City.
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8:00pm - #3 Oklahoma State vs #6 Baylor
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NORTH POWDER — Powder Valley has finished second at the Class 1A state volleyball tournament each of the past two seasons.
Coach Lasa Baxter, the Badgers' mentor since 2006, said that is both a plus and a minus as the Badgers get set to make another run at the state title.
"It certainly adds incentive," Baxter said. "But it also ads a lot more pressure on us."
Baxter said the Badgers aren't going to deal with a possible third straight trip to the 1A title match until, and if, it comes up in November.
"For us getting back to the championship match is obviously a goal. But, I'm not going to dwell on it early in the season," she said.
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Making that mission just a little bit easier is the fact that the Badgers, the defending Old Oregon League champions as well, lost just two players to graduation from a year ago.
Leading the returning players are seniors Jessica Pedro, the Class 1A player of the year, and Ali Abrego.
Pedro returns after suffering a season-ending knee injury just before the playoffs in basketball last winter.
"She has done her rehab and has come back to us healthy," Baxter said.
The Powder coach said the team has had to deal with many outside distractions during the off-season.
"Our team has had a lot of obstacles," she said. "We hope it will bond us more tightly together."
The other returning players are Alexandra Colton, Taylor Martin, McKinsey Hampton, Amy Eubanks, Jenna Aldrich and Lexie Price.
Bailee Allen, a transfer from Baker High School, also is on the team.
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Eric Deltoro, 38, pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with the intent to distribute, possession with the intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school, and possession of a firearm while committing a narcotics offense.
A statement from the Mercer County prosecutors office in New Jersey said police arrested Deltoro on Jan. 30 after the offices Special Investigations Unit received information that he would be traveling to the Hamilton Township area to purchase a large quantity of powder cocaine.
Officers saw Deltoro buying gas, and Hamilton police pulled him over later that evening, according to the prosecutors statement. Deltoro was taken into custody, and a police dog searching the vehicle reacted positively to the scent of narcotics, the statement said. Police searched the vehicle and found a cloth bag containing nine ounces of powder cocaine and a fully loaded .40-caliber Glock semiautomatic handgun with a laser sight.
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Posted by Cory Mogk, 11 July 2012 2:27 pm
If you haven't had your say in the Maya Feedback Voting site, please do!
We've had over 10,000 visits already and it's great to see the feedback coming in. We've fixed one of the issues (dealing with OBJ import) mentioned on the forum in Maya 2013 SP1. We've also marked a number of other items as completed as they work in newer versions of Maya or there were some settings that weren't clear to people.
Thanks for the feedback - keep it coming!
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May 5, 2016
Investigators say a 29-year-old man shoved a woman out of his truck at a gas station in Gastonia and then ran her over.
Authorities say the truck's back tire rolled over the woman's back Friday morning. They say she appeared to have broken some bones, but is expected to survive.
Police are looking to arrest Michael Reinhardt. He is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflict serious injury.
Investigators haven't said why Reinhardt attacked the victim.
Authorities locked down a nearby middle school as a precaution after Reinhardt drove away.
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