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Who we are
Meet Our Staff
Julie Bailey President
Botanicals: Roses, Madrones, Yews, Nettles, Lilies, and Irises.
Music: Curved Air, Steeleye Span, Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Samite, Alpha Blondy, Pops Mohamed, Dead Prez, Dark City Sisters, and Libana.
Books: Thinking Like a Mountain, Phillip Pullman, Doris Lessing, Edward Abbey, Letters of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, A Room of Ones Own, and Barbara Kingslolver.
Interests: plants, forests, mountains, wildlands, nature in all her aspects, honor, and integrity.
In 1991 Julie began her entrepreneurial adventure with Mountain Rose Herbs and her responsibilities include supervising the formulation of Mountain Rose Herbs' products, managing the finances and accounting, catalog design, head gardener and being the pragmatist, which means keeping Mountain Rose Herbs grounded. Julie has been fascinated with herbs and healing since her childhood in England when her grandmother, (the village herbalist) took her for a walk in her Derbyshire garden. As a young adult, Julie apprenticed with Denise Aylmer-Aylmore; wonderful horsewoman and gifted dispenser of knowledge about herbal and alternative medicines for people and animals. Over the ensuing years Julie ran an equestrian training stable (competing professionally and teaching) then, managed the herb departments of health food stores & co-ops, organized and cooked at vegetarian and vegan restaurants, attended herb classes and took nutrition, anatomy, physiology, CPR/first aid, psychiatric and general medicine classes at college and nursing school. In California, Julie participated in the "back to the land" wave; growing a huge organic garden and living off the grid. Her diverse work experiences and adventures included: restaurant and health food store management, leading wilderness backpack trips for women, running a native plant and medicinal herb nursery and working at the local health clinic.
In addition to learning much about conventional medical care, she continued to expand her herbal knowledge - attending and organizing conferences and teaching herbal classes and leading plant walks. She also supported and volunteered at various local non-profit organizations, from environmental protection to the local hospice.
Renewed by being out of doors, Julie loves to work and play in the garden, take hikes, observe nature and wildlife and when the weather forces her inside read some of her wonderful collection of books, have stimulating discussions with friends and work on another Mountain Rose project. "Mountain Rose Herbs is the ongoing fulfillment of my dreams, work experience and ambition. It is my passion, I love what I do".
Shawn Donnille Vice President
Botanicals: Calypso Orchid, Love-In-The-Mist, Pacific Alder, Douglas Fir, Ginkgo Biloba, Columbia Lily and Fawn Lily.
Music: Crass, Conflict, Dead Can Dance, The Mob, Poison Girls, Mirah, Utah Phillips, Leadbelly, The Boswell Sisters, Woody Guthrie, Helen Kane, Albinoni, Garmarna, Dark Ambient, Chumbawamba, and Mazzy Star.
Books: Vicar of Wakefield, Utopia, The Domestic Manners of the Americans, The Letters of John and Abigail Adams, The Age of Reason, De Profundis, Mysteries of Udolpho, The Writings of Seneca, Little Women, Hume's Essays, Edward Abbey (all writings) Call of the Wild, White Fang, Scarlet Letter, and The Hound of Baskervilles.
Interests: sustainable business practices, hiking Oregon's designated wilderness areas, old buildings, American revolutionary history, elusive plants, dark forests, big trees, traditional long bow archery, antiquarian books, large breed dogs in all their splendor, beautiful antiques, fly fishing Oregon's trout rivers with a strict emphasis on catch and release, fine art done in the old style, organic farming practices, ravens, haunted woods, absinthe, large Northwest mammals, Oregon living, lonely evenings, Riparian Ecosystems, Oregon Pinot Noir, and spooky libraries.
Shawn first became involved with Mountain Rose Herbs as a passionate young idealist with a fervent desire to change the world. He was the towns notorious rabble rouser always petitioning for mandatory labeling on genetically modified food crops, encouraging people to support the rights of indigenous peoples, fighting for the protection of endangered or threatened species and struggled continuously to uphold the integrity of organic standards. Then came Mountain Rose Herbs. Shawn saw an opportunity to further knowledge not only himself, but those he served to educate. This is what he has to say.
"Its quite an entertaining story actually. I was working on these campaigns full time with no funding, and no employment. I was fueled only by my hope that there would be justice for all peoples and the environment, then one day I said to myself, my goodness there has to be a way to promote and publicize these pressing issues and get financial compensation at the same time. So I found Mountain Rose Herbs and realized that this was a company that has its hands in the mud and is really taking care of business! Sign me up."
So it was done, and without a doubt Mountain Rose Herbs has not been the same since. Shawn has a fierce determination to guarantee to all of our customers that he will deliver a high quality, GMO free, certified organic product and has a constant and relentless eye on ensuring that workers of our suppliers, both domestically and overseas, receive just compensation for their labor. In 2001 Shawn proposed that Mountain Rose Herbs eradicate ALL conventionally grown products from its product line entirely and have this completed by 2003 (The first time such a commitment to organic agriculture has ever been displayed in the history of the herbal industry) and he is constantly advancing the company's ecological platforms for sustainable business practices. In 2010, he created the Mountain Rose River Project which focuses on cleaning and restoring Oregon's rivers to their original splendor.
Shawn's primary responsibility is the total quality control of all our products and he is the director of all operational procedures for the company.
In his spare time he can be sifting through fine works of literature from his private library, the "Bibliotheca Curiosita" while dressed in his uniform black of course!
Particular interests include books that changed the world, antiquarian bindings, social and moral philosophy, American revolutionary history, and 19th century literature.
While absorbing excerpts from literary masters of old, it can be said without a doubt that he will be munching on some tofu, and playing a game of "kibble hockey" with the local dogs. As an animal loving Vegetarian and practicing Vegan he insists that Mountain Rose Herbs does not stock, condone, or support an industry that exploits, abuses, or utilizes parts of animals. There have been several instances where products have been outright rejected or abandoned by Mountain Rose Herbs because, as Shawn so willingly declares, "We aren't touching that, because it is being held together with bits of animals".
Jennifer Gerrity Executive Director of Operations
Botanicals: Mugwort, Lotus, Tulsi, Ginsengs, Schisandra, Angelica, Poppy, Belladonna.
Music: The Coup, Dead Prez, The T Club, YOB, conscious hip hop, and Eugene freestyle.
Books: Asian Philosophy, Alchemical Texts, Herbals of all kinds.
Interests: Shaolin Kung Fu, longbow, traditional medicine, horticulture, tea drinking, wine culture, antique collecting and Boston Terriers.
Walking an early botanical path on the rural East Coast, Jennifer remains committed to nurturing her passions of the herbal world. After accruing a Plant Science degree from Rutgers University specializing in plant propagation and business management, she settled down in enchanting Oregon. Her devotion to learning about new age herbals and old world recipes through time spent in nature, self healing, home research and propagation, remains deeply ingrained in her lifestyle. Jennifer is a seasoned employee at Mountain Rose. Serving as Operations Manager, she assures the overall inner workings of Mountain Rose by overseeing the staff and production of this vibrant ever-expanding company. In addition, Jennifer assists in the procuring of herbs and spices through local, national, and international travel, helping to ensure that each product is indicative of Mountain Rose's philosophies. She relies on her ability to multitask, bridge international and interoffice connections, and strengthen efficiency to accomplish this responsibility. In her free time she seeks solace walking amongst the wild Oregon country side with her three dogs, enjoying the local free style of Eugene, and imbibing extra ginseng to help keep up with the busy world around her.
Irene Wolansky Customer Experience Director
Botanicals: Calendula, Nettles, Holy Basil, Ferns, Sage, Lemon Verbena, Echinacea, Camellia Sinensis, Ginkgo, Vanilla, and wildflowers.
Music: Bluegrass, blues, reggae, hip hop, rap, and jug band music - Old and in the Way, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Bob Marley, Hank Williams Jr, and the Kitchen Syncopators.
Books: Field guides, how to books, and anything about travel, nature, arts and crafts, herbal medicine, or archeology.
Interests: Wild mushroom picking, hiking, camping, traveling, making natural soap and body care products, gardening, plant photography, brewing mead and beer, cooking, baking, drawing, painting, and a variety of crafts.
Irene is the marvelous marketing guru in these parts, always placing a keen eye on correct color, good design and stylish packaging concepts. If you have ever enjoyed the finished products at Mountain Rose Herbs, or the sleek promotional materials sometimes mailed to you; we all have Irene to thank! From product development, to product promotion, Irene knows how to market a great product with all the finishing touches.
Perhaps this inspiration is born from the peace of her rather peaceful life with her boyfriend and the cutest cat ever, or perhaps it's just an innate talent, either way we are truly blessed to have her on the team!
In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, making her own body care products, picking mushrooms, drinking craft brews with friends, and indulging in epicurean delights. She says "I always have a new passion, and am constantly striving to learn more. I suppose that being creative and learning are my largest passions, which is why I enjoy my position here so much!"
She has been interested in herbs and gardening since she was a young child, and for several years now she has made her own herbal medicines and body care products. Being a well rounded denizen of the earth, all of us at Mountain Rose Herbs court a little jealousy when we are peppered by her stories concerning global adventures in Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, and Mexico!
Julie DeBord Production Manager
Botanicals: Oregon Grape, Douglas Fir, Elder, Calendula, Comfrey, Cacao, Flax, and Evening Primrose.
Music: Neil Young, Greg Brown, Tom Waits, Modest Mouse, Ween, Mazzy Star, REM, Asylum Street Spankers, Blues, Funk, Reggae.
Books: Sometimes a Great Notion, all the Harry Potter books, Walden, Fast Food Nation, The Mists of Avalon, all of William Sullivan's hiking and travel guides, and every book on holistic nutrition she can get her hands on.
Interests: Nutrition, probiotic cultures (she makes her own kefir, yogurt and kombucha), baking, photography, painting, backpacking with her family, rafting, biking, gardening, mountain climbing, finding peace and solitude in nature.
Julie oversees the extraordinarily difficult task of managing the production and packaging of nearly all the products Mountain Rose Herbs has to offer, which is a task not for the faint of heart! From our capsules and bottled seasonings, to our clays and herbal teas, each of these products falls under the astute and dedicated eye of Julie and we have a world of thanks to give her for it. In addition to this, she oversees our tea and spice formulating, and some of her most notable accomplishments are the Herbal Coffee and the Firefly Chai.
Julie is a revered veteran at Mountain Rose Herbs and she currently remains the longest serving staff member at Mountain Rose Herbs. She joined us during the first few weeks of our relocation to Oregon in 2001, and during this time she has witnessed the progression of Mountain Rose Herbs from a small company operating out of a 2 bedroom house and a small outbuilding to the thriving company it is today. Julie grew up in Ohio and traveled out west to Oregon and immediately fell in love with the natural beauty, flora and fauna. When she is not hurriedly managing production schedules at our facilities, chances are she will be found hiking our state's numerous wild areas while capturing its majesty on film.
Toni Mattingly Body Care Production Manager
Botanicals: Lavender, Calendula, Nettle and Rosemary.
Music: Allison Krauss, Credence Clearwater revival, Jimmy Buffet, Van Morrison, Mila Mason, and Enya.
Books: Exploring Oregon's Wild Areas, The Western garden Book, Herbal Reference Books, Cook Books, Making Your Own Natural Body care Products, Survival Books, and The Notebook.
Interests: Camping, hiking, fishing, rock hounding, mushroom picking and homemade cooking.
Toni has been with us for quite some time where she originally filled herb orders for all of our customers but her potential for weaving delicious body care products was not overlooked and a promotion to the Kitchen Manager position was inevitable. Toni is responsible for the entire production department that creates and produces the line of luscious Mountain Rose Herbs body care products. If you have ever enjoyed (or sometimes salivated) over our creams, balms, herbal oils, massage oils, and more, then please give a hearty thanks to Toni! Her astute eye for total quality are deeply appreciated by all and her methodical nature is a boon to the production systems of our Kitchen.
When not masterfully weaving yummy body care products, she will be found making intimate connections with both garden and animal alike. Her upbringing on the McKenzie River in Oregon fostered a deep appreciation for the splendor and beauty of the natural world and this she joyfully embraces by sharing time between her horse and garden which is always frequented by her trustworthy cat Frost.
If you look for her there and she is not found, good luck on finding her! When not in the garden she will probably be found in the numerous wild areas of Oregon capturing photos of the beauty and splendor that our great state has to offer, and any attempts to find her are futile.
Peggy Hall Purchasing Manager
Botanicals: Nettles, Damiana, Love-In-The-Mist, Painted Tongue, and Nasturtiums.
Music: James Taylor, Eagles, Metallica, Grateful Dead, Nickelback, and anything from the 30's and 40's.
Books: Herbal reference books, travel books, home interior design books, Into the Wild, and anything by Eckhart Tolle.
Interests: garage sales, antique shops, flea markets, art from found objects, mosaics, hiking, camping, movies, kayaking, gardening, photography, canning, travel, and being with family and loved ones.
Peggy is a cherished and phenomenal woman. She does a superb job running our purchasing department and she has the most magnificent caterwaul of a laugh imaginable! It is her responsibility to manage our inventory and purchase accordingly. She also oversees all incoming products at our receiving docks and if the quality is less then acceptable, it is quickly returned to whence it came.
Peggy comes to Mountain Rose Herbs with a rich and diverse herbal background which she uses in sourcing and procurring some of the worlds finest products for offer to our customers.
She says…… "I just love sharing all the herbal knowledge I have acquired with other people and suggesting particular products and their proper usage. The best part is when people realize how well it works!
When Peggy is not neogtiating for a better contract of Peppermint oil, she can be found digging her hands in the garden, making and sharing hand crafted herbal remedies and, garage sale hopping for the great deals in Central Oregon.
Peggy has a challenging task ahead of her, to be the coolest "nanna" around, to her grand kids (We're sure she will be!).
Kim Christensen Warehouse Manager
Botanicals: St. John's Wort, Arnica, Eucalyptus, and Lemongrass.
Music: Johnny Cash, Frank Zappa, Red Elvis', Asylum Street Spankers, Beethoven, Reverend Horton Heat, Iggy Pop, and John Prine.
Books: Animal Farm, anything by Jeanette Winterson, E.E. Cummings Poetry, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Interests: crossword puzzles, contemporary dance and aesthetics, furniture restoration, quilting, tennis, pinball, anatomy and physiology, gardening, and picking flowers.
Kim has complete responsibility for the management of the entire warehouse which we assure you is not an easy task, and one that she will quickly remind you of. This is the type of job that necessitates the occasional sprinting and one which requires about 7 miles of walking each day as was recently logged onto the pedometer.
Kim has complete supervisory control over the fulfillment of our customer's orders, receiving, production, inventory management, and warehouse logistics and procedures. While this may seem a relatively simple task, it has been marked as one of the most complicated responsibilities at Mountain Rose Herbs.
While most of us find it incredulous that outside interests could be developed under such taxing responsibilities, Kim keeps a diversified portfolio of extracurricular activities.
These include a Masters degree in professional modern dance and she has spent the greater part of 15 years in private and public teaching with an emphasis on contemporary technique and performance.
She has even suggested the organization of a musical performance for the warehouse!
Other interests include retro chairs with red velvet, growing flowers, crossword puzzles, collecting Fire King Jadeite and playing video poker with a pint in hand.
Kris Mitchell Shipping Manager
Botanicals: Lavender, Rosemary, Roses, and Hibiscus.
Music: Johnny Cash, Keith Urban, Jason Maraz, Nickelback and most country.
Books: Natural healing books, texts on Reiki, and most anything from Wayne Dyer.
Interests: traveling, photography, my children, the ocean, hiking, movies, gardening, and being outdoors.
Kris has the ever challenging task of managing all shipments both domestic and international and supervises the entire shipping department and its crew. Without this dedicated and committed woman, we could not possibly satisfy our quick shipping guarantee, and all of us would like to give her our profuse thanks for getting our orders out as quickly as possible! When she is not overseeing our sophisticated shipping network, she may be found placidly passing the weekend days in her garden with her grand daughter, camping in the Oregon back country, and she is a devot recycling and reusing enthusiast. One of her more enjoyable amusements is a love affair with country music which most of us find enduring, especially after a 3 hour session. But with a few repeated plays you find yourself uncontrollably singing along and tapping your foot to the percussion.
Dana Chesnut Regulatory Compliance Manager
Botanicals: Lavender, Honeysuckle, Valerian, Mullein, Licorice, and Goldenseal.
Music: Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Cake, Led Zeppelin, The Dandy Warhols, Bonnie Rait, Smashing Pumpkins, Beck, Nirvana, and John Hiatt.
Books:Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Johnny Got His Gun, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Little Secrets Everywhere, America the Beautiful, She's Come Undone, To Kill a Mockingbird.
Interests: Travel, Skiing, Rafting, Hiking, Woodworking, Home Renovation, Gardening, and Organic Farming.
Dana is in charge of that little thanked and often sighed upon job of regulatory compliance, which is a job often overlooked, and little understood. She has no complaints about the complexities of the task before her and she performs a stellar job with a steadfast optimism rarely seen.
To help put her job into perspective, Dana is in charge of all matters concerning the FDA, USDA Food Safety Division, Oregon Tilth organic certification, Earth Kosher inspections, Fair Trade auditing, Pest and Hygiene management and all the other documents and procedures necessary for any herbal products company doing business in the 21st century. The breadth of knowledge necessary and the degree of complexity that this job demands deserves the highest of praise and we all would like to thank Dana profusely!
Dana comes to Mountain Rose Herbs already having an intimate relationship with the mandates of the organic industry, as her small farm on the McKenzie River is certified organic by Oregon Tilth. When she is not enforcing the multitude of regulatory requirements at Mountain Rose Herbs, she may be found enjoying life at home in the idyllic surroundings of the McKenzie River. A portion of her 5 acre parcel is dedicated to the sustainable management woodland herbs such as ginseng, goldenseal, bloodroot and black cohosh.
Steven Yeager Laboratory/Quality Control Manager
Botanicals: Kalmia occidentalis, Corallorhiza mertensiana, Mitella pentandra, Aralia californica, Pedicularis groenlandica, Listera cordata, Ribes lobbii..
Music: Wil Oldham, Belle & Sebastian, Bob Dylan, The Smiths, Mikah Sykes, The Magnetic Fields, Sonic Youth, John Coltrane, Elliott Smith, Bach, David Bowie, Cat Power, Public Enemy, Pixies, Neil Young, Animal Collective, Bob Marley, Blonde Redhead, Tom Waits, Bright Eyes, J Dilla, Beirut, The Fiery Furnaces, Nina Simone, The Sea and Cake.
Books: Flora of the Pacific Northwest, Plant Systematics: A Phylogenetic Approach, A Place On Earth, Medicinal plants of the Mountain West, Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West, Medical Hebalism, The Forgotten Pollinators, How to Identify Plants, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, Maurice Sendak, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. LeGuin, J. R. R. Tolkien, Philip K. Dick.
Interests: botanizing, Camping, hiking, cooking, riding my bicycle, picnicking, foraging the Cascade Mountains in August eating fresh wild berries, sharing a meal with friends.
Originally from Philadelphia, Steven came to the Northwest in 1994, and has been rooted in Eugene ever since. He was initially inspired by the way of life here including the bounty of organic food, the Cascade mountains, the valley wetlands, the pristine air and clean streets, the warmth of the people, all of which contrasted with what he had known in Philadelphia. In 1997 he began teaching herbalism, botany and wildcrafting with Howie Brounstein, the founder of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. The skills and knowledge he obtained from this position has contributed enormously in Steven's ability to manage the quality control and laboratory procedures in place at Mountain Rose Herbs, where a thorough knowledge of plant medicine and identification is essential.
Steven was educated at Oregon State University where his studies furnished him with a formal knowledge of plant pathology, structure, along with chemical and microbiology lab environments. This education, paired with his professional experience as a botanist and teaching herbal quality and appreciation over the past decade, has gifted him with the proficiency and passion needed to manage the lab effectively and thoroughly.
Steven continues to teach at Columbines School of Botanical Studies and enjoys spending time cooking, camping, wildcrafting, and botanizing. In 2011, Steven became an elected trustee of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and is currently participating with many of AHPA's committees.
Carol Reed Director of Human Resources
Botanicals: Honeysuckle, Valerian, Mugwort, Sweetgrass, and Rosemary.
Music: blues, funk and traditional ceremonial music. Anything that makes my heart go "aaahhh".
Books: Herbal reference books, texts on medicinal plants, and sci-fi.
Interests: Ceremonialism, quilting, gardening, soap-making, writing, photography, herbalism, thrift-store shopping and "being in service to Mother Earth and all my Relations."
Carol started out in our Customer Service office after 8+ years in the Social Services field, and after close observation we realized she was a perfect candidate for the human resources position here at Mountain Rose Herbs. This goes beyond simply screening applicants and conducting interviews in that she is intimately involved with each of our department managers to ensure that we meet the needs of our bustling organization to better serve our customers. Carol's good humor and her lighthearted command of common sense is principally influenced by sharing habitation with 5 geriatric cats. As an herbalist, Ceremonialist, ordained minister and gardener she has fostered a profound appreciation of the "Old Ways" through her work with her Elders and has developed a closer connection with her Celtic and Native American heritage.
She has a weakness for neurotic kitties (is there any other kind?), bad puns, triple shot lattes and chocolate.
Alyssa Lawless Director of Sustainability
Botanicals: Peppermint, Lavender, Nettle leaf, Rosemary, Ginger, Calendula, Fennel.
Music: Talib Kweli, Bonobo, RJD2, The Black Keys, Alison Krauss, Devon, Cake, Talking Heads, Immortal Technique, k-os, Doc Watson, Zero 7, and anything with a horn section.
Books: Prodigal Summer, Jitterbug Perfume, Tao of Pooh, Last Child in the Woods, Watership Down, Three Cups of Tea, The Lorax, Pablo Neruda poems, and anything by Michael Pollan or John Irving.
Interests: Hiking, swimming, baking, knitting, gardening, dancing, camping, living with intention, exploring Oregon, playing yard games and reviving the tradition of hand-written letters.
Holding the verbose job title, Director of Social and Environmental Responsibility, is quite an undertaking, but Alyssa welcomes the challenge - in fact she embraces it and wants to invite it out for tea. She works intimately with all of our departments to ensure Mountain Rose Herbs is living up to its green and fair-trade standards and that our company operates in a clear and conscientious way.
Alyssa manages all of our environmental programs, organizes employee volunteer workdays, and ensures all communications highlight our sustainable accomplishments and future goals. Her upbringing and education has equipped her with an understanding of the dynamic relationship between business, organic agriculture and the non-profit sector.
Alyssa hails from central Virginia where she grew up on an income-sharing, egalitarian community. Similar to her eastern stomping grounds, she feels right at home in the Willamette Valley nestled between the coast and mountains. In college, she studied Environment Sociology which sparked a lasting interest in nature, farming and how groups of people impact the land and natural resources. Alyssa's two years with AmeriCorps solidified her desire to help others, give back to the community, promote stewardship and act as a voice for sustainable practices. Living the dream, she can be spotted riding her bike to thrift stores and community events. She enjoys yoga, organizing potlucks, sipping microbrews, hanging out with her chickens and reading.
Ray Sammartano Terms Department Manager
Botanicals: Maca, Lycii, Kava, Chia, Acai, White Sage, Hemp Seed, Nettle, Valerian, Cacao, Ginkgo, Oat Tops, Basil, Lavender, Passionflower
Music: Amon Tobin, Negativland, Gong, Eno, 10cc, King Crimson, Devo, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Hawkwind, Kraftwerk, Esquivel, Indian classical music, early electronic pioneers
Books: 1984, Fahrenheit 451, The Sexual Politics of Meat, Diet for a New America, Mad Cowboy, The China Study, Frankenstein, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, vegan cookbooks, works by Benjamin Zephaniah, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry David Thoreau
Interests: Veganism, raw foods, music, organics, philosophy, herbalism, environmentalism, photography, biking, hiking, animal and human rights, sustainable fuel and fiber, cats, surrealism, comedy
Ray is responsible for overseeing our busy Terms Department, which services terms accounts and works with a diverse assortment of customers comprised of manufacturers, retailers, food and restaurant accounts, and buying clubs. A New Jersey native who moved to the Midwest as a teenager, Ray graduated with a degree in Philosophy from the University of Akron in Ohio. In 2002, he journeyed further west to Oregon out of a desire to live in an environment particularly conducive to progressive values, which eventually led him to Mountain Rose Herbs. As a long-time vegan and animal lover, Ray is passionate about healthy, compassionate, and sustainable living, and in 2005, he co-authored the first of two books on vegan cooking and living. In his spare time, he can be found trying to entertain his cat Luna, playing his guitar, producing electronic music, creating vegan culinary concoctions, riding his bike, and contemplating the future of the planet.
Cassie Pointer Office Manager
Botanicals: Irises, Daffodils, Orchids, Valerian, Peppermint, Skullcap, Roses, Lavender, Succulents
Music: Pepper, Floater, Allison Kraus, Led Zeppelin, Usher, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Perfect Circle, Radiohead, George Michael, Rianna, Incubus, INXS, The Roots ,O.A.R, Adele, Massive Attack, MGMT, Tracy Chapman, Hip Hop, Blues, anything that makes her want to dance!
Books: A wolf at the table, The Shack, Bones to Ashes, Scar Tissue, To Kill a Mockingbird, Lucid Dreaming, The Herbal Handbook, Outlander
Interests: Spending time with her family, dancing, oil painting, charcoal drawing, finding new ways to be creative, visiting her twin sister, making people laugh, swimming, nature walks, finding something beautiful in everything, Astrology, trips to the coast, playing with her loving cats Larry Yellow and Piper Zippy, camping, and rollerblading.
Cassie manages our incredibly busy Customer Service office with unwavering perfection and studied grace, and we never quite figured out how she pulls it off! We pride ourselves on having one of the nation's finest customer service departments and we have Cassie to thank for accomplishing this! She manages all aspects of customer service department including the daily flow of orders, the level of service all of our customers receive, the systems and procedures that make order processing efficient, and she oversees our international, wholesale, and returns departments. All of these responsibilities by themselves may not sound like much, but once combined, they wholly represent the entire experience that our customers have with us which is the most important aspect at Mountain Rose Herbs.
Born in Seattle, Cassie has always had the Pacific Northwest in her blood. She has lived all along the west coast including Arizona and California but can't imagine calling anywhere else home. She enjoys the diversity only Eugene can offer and is proud to be an Oregonian, especially after one considers the beautiful array of natural splendor that we receive from this glorious state. When she is working in customer service she feels right at home, and considers it a place where her personal values are in stowed in her work. These include the caring and concern for others, supporting organic agriculture, balancing fairness with kindness, the eagerness to learn, and living everyday by what her mother taught her growing up… "to treat others the same way you would like to be treated." She strongly believes in this motto not only for human beings but for all the plants and wildlife we share the planet with.
Abigail and Maggie Comfort Support and Security Staff
Botanicals: grass, smelly ferns, fungi, pond moss, and trees with squirrels in them.
Music: anything worth howling to, but our particular favorites are Leadbelly because we can karaoke to it with Shawn.
Books: How To Love Your Retriver, 98 Ways To Make Your Dog Smile, Just Give Them The Treats, The Ultimate Grooming Guidebook.
Interests: Getting leftovers, going to Dorris Ranch, hiking our numerous buttes, fine food, river diving, chasing squirrels, meeting new friends, barking at imaginary intruders, waking mom up nice and early so we can start the day, fetching fir cones, going for road trips, a nice deep grooming, and dinner!
Abigail (the white one) is the sweet and revered canine matriarch of our clan and she is a Lab/Retriever and Pyrenees mix. She came into our lives shortly after we lost our beloved Dusty and we cannot thank her enough for the gentle and trusted companionship she had provided us during that time of loss. She is determined, loyal and will not tolerate interlopers who emit unkindness to both human and dog alike. Maggie (the auburn one) is 100% pure Golden retriever and is a tireless youngster. Being the most recent member to the family, she looks up to Abigail with aspiration and respect but this never prevents her from chewing Abigail's face, and turning her ears into "crunch muffins" from her constant gumming. When Shawn is present, no rules apply and here begins a fur flying "smack-down" where human and dog wrestle to exhaustion……Maggie usually wins.


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Restocking fees apply only to mirrors with 7x or greater magnification. A restocking fee of $10 will be applied to returns for those items.
Mirror Buyers' Guide
Magnification: Don't make the mistake of automatically opting for the greatest magnification offered. Most people are surprised to find how strong that might be. Most cosmetic-counter mirrors have 3x magnification power, but our most popular magnification power is 5x. Indeed if you have vision problems or you have particularly critical tasks to accomplish, then go for the higher magnification mirrors - we have some up to 10x magnification. (To give you an idea of what 10x is like: a jeweler's loop is 10x power.)
Factors other than the magnification itself affect the quality of the image you see. The size of the mirror is an important factor. When two mirrors with the same magnification are compared, the larger size mirror always wins - both for image clarity and freedom from distortion.
Tilt and Swivel: Every wall mounted mirror we carry both tilts and swivels. Swivel is usually 360° or close to it. Tilt is usually 15° up or down - sometimes more. A double-arm wall-mounted mirror has more capability than a single-arm mirror because in addition to rotating at the mirror pivot, you can also rotate through 360° or almost, at the elbow.
Distortion: All magnification-mirrors distort the image. If they didn't, they wouldn't magnify anything. The reason for this is that the mirrors magnify by using bent glass to form a sort of lens which does the magnification. The larger the magnification, the greater the bend in the glass and the greater the distortion. The center portion of the mirror, at any magnification level, always has the least distortion. In a larger mirror, the absolute size of the center section is relatively larger, and therefore the area of least distortion is larger. This is the main reason a larger mirror is preferable.
Expensive Mirrors: All of our mirrors are high quality mirrors, usually better quality than those found in big-box stores; both for image and finish. But some of our mirrors are dramatically more expensive than others. The reasons are manifold. The "expensive" mirrors have silver-backed glass forming the image, rather than aluminum-backed glass. The larger mirror sizes of the more expensive mirrors are much more difficult to produce correctly but once you've seen the difference in the larger image it's hard to go back. The plating on our Tonjon and Samuel Heath mirrors is thick and perfect, as is the finish itself - tiny imperfections are simply not present. Lastly, the expensive-mirror frames themselves are solid brass and heavily built - as these mirrors are often used in hotels and need to be able to take abuse. Although available in a variety of finishes, we can have your Tonjon mirror custom-plated to match a color sample you send us.
Custom-made Mirrors: Our Tonjon mirrors can be customized in a number of ways. You can specify telescope-perfect optical glass, 220-volt operation, a 30" vertical extension for a number of vanity mirrors, custom color-matching to your sample, and combination finishes.
Fluorescent, Incandescent, or LED: The long and the short of this is that it's what you prefer that counts. All of our fluorescent-lighted or LED mirrors are so noted.
Our mirrors use only color-corrected fluorescent lamps and LED lamps, which approximate daylight and many find them pleasing. They do not have the green tinge of commercial indoor fluorescent lighting - which people find objectionable. (See full explanation below.) Even so, daylight is not always preferable. Light from incandescent lighting or "regular" light bulbs usually used indoors, is often preferred by many.
A feature of modern fluorescent lamps is that greatly reduced wattage produces light output perhaps four times the wattage consumed - and the lamps stay cool. LED lamps consume even less electricity, stay cooler and last 50,000 hours on average. That's 6 years of continuous usage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lighting color is measured in degrees Kelvin. Running through the spectrum, the higher the Kelvin temperature, the closer to pure white light The light on bright sunny day with blue sky measures 5,600° Kelvin. A very bright day with a cloud-covered sky weighs in at 6,000° Kelvin. An incandescent (regular) bulb gives off light at approximately 3,200° Kelvin. This is quite yellow, as evidenced by photographs taken by lamp-light. But our eyes are used to the color and in most circumstances it looks normal if not pleasing. By contract, most fluorescent lighting is a color called "cool white" used because it is the cheapest color to produce. Cool-white is 4,600° Kelvin and definitely green. Any photo taken under cool-whites looks green to the viewer. A color-corrected fluorescent and LEDs used in our mirrors usually run between 5,000° and 5,400° Kelvin, and approximates blue-sky daylight. The closer to daylight color the more expensive the bulb.
So where does this leave us? With the exception of cool-white fluorescent, most people find color-corrected fluorescent lamps and LEDs agreeable, as they do regular incandescent lamps - it's purely a matter of preference.
Switch on Base: Putting a switch on the electrical cord is the cheapest way to include a switch. Most of our mirrors do not have a switch on the cord - but have a switch on the base of the mirror.
Hardwired Mirrors: Hardwired mirrors are intended to be installed by a licensed electrician and connected to the house wiring. All of our hardwired mirrors are marked "HARDWIRED" on the website. Also, all of our hardwired mirrors have a switch on the mirror itself, so your electrician need not install a switch.
Electrician's instructions:
Gifts: Makeup mirrors make excellent gifts. 18k Gold or Brass are the best finishes for use in rooms other than bathrooms, while most bathrooms have chrome fixtures, and chrome-framed mirrors should be at the top of the list. Consider the situation at your recipient's home... their style and preferences, and whether or not they'd want a lighted or unlighted mirror; and if lighted and wall-mounted, whether it should be hard-wired or plug-in.
Bulk Commercial Orders, and Hotels: Let us know what you need, by going to THIS PAGE. Fill out the information and send it to us. We will deliver a quotation to you by the next business day, often sooner.
Returns: In accordance with our Refund Policy most mirrors can be returned for a full merchandise refund provided they are returned according to these procedures. Custom-made mirrors are non-refundable except for defects. Also non-refundable are hardwired mirrors that have been electrically connected. A restocking fee of $10 is required for all mirrors with 7x or greater magnification, and for all bronze-framed mirrors.
Major Brands Only
All of our makeup-mirrors are glass (i.e., not plastic) and our lighted mirrors never have switches on the cord, but rather on the base. Vanity-table mirrors all have padded, weighted bases.
Kimball & Young mirrors are a mid-priced line of high-quality Makeup Mirrors. KY Mirrors come with a 3-year Manufacturer's Warranty. Finishes include Chrome, 18k Gold, Brushed Nickel, and Bronze. Magnifications from 3x to 10x with many lighted, reversible, and hardwired mirrors as well as a number of cool-running daylight-compensated LED mirrors.
Alto/ TonJon mirrors or "Tonjon" mrrors are super-high-quality mirrors. These mirrors were and are used in many top hotels. A partial listing is in the TonJon section. Extra-high-quality glass is used, and large glass areas reduce distortion. Tonjon mirrors are backed with pure silver instead of aluminum. Optical grinding is available and 14 finishes are standard, with the capability of matching a custom finish to your sample. Magnifications from 1x (normal view) to 7x. Other custom options available.
Zadro mirrors are reasonably priced and come with numerous innovations not available elsewhere. The Surround-Light 2000 group produces exceptionally bright images.
Samuel Heath & Sons produce makeup mirrors in Birmingham England, and we ship them directly from England to your door. The look of the Samuel Heath mirrors is noticeably different than the American Brands above, and distinctive. The quality is superb as are the fit and finish.
Makeup Mirror Magnification Comparison
These images are an approximation and may not be 100% accurate but they are useful as a basis for comparison.  The image you will actually see in the mirror is dependent upon several factors in addition to magnification power; including the size of the mirror, the viewing distance from mirror, and the quality of the lens.
|Focal Length
|Face, Hair, and Neck
|10" - 13"
|Face and Some Hair or Some Neck
|8" - 9"
|Part of Face
|5" - 6"
|6" - 7"
|Eyes and Nose
|3" - 4"
There is no industry standard for specifying magnification power for makeup mirrors. This opens the door to a high degree of subjectivity on the part of manufacturers when they describe the magnification power of their mirrors. To ensure you're getting what you expect it is best to rely to the integrity of high quality makeup mirror manufacturers.
Don't make the mistake of opting for the highest magnification offered. Most people are surprised to find how strong that might be. Many find the 15x and greater mirrors much too strong and the viewing distance of approximately 2 inches, much too close for comfortable viewing.
For comparison purposes, most cosmetic-counter makeup mirrors have magnification powers between 3x and 7x. Our most popular magnification power is 5x. Indeed if you have vision problems or you have particularly critical tasks to accomplish, then you may want to opt for an extreme magnification makeup mirror. As an additional reference point: A jeweler's loop, used to inspect diamonds, is 10x power.
Factors other than the magnification affect the quality of the image you see. The size of the makeup mirror is an important factor. When two makeup mirrors are compared that both have the same magnification, glass quality, and silver-back quality, the larger size makeup mirror always wins - both for image clarity and freedom from distortion. There is a simple reason for this. Magnification is achieved by shaping the glass to a convex lens. It is impossible to have zero distortion, but the center of the glass/mirror/lens is the point of least distortion. The larger the mirror, the larger the center, and the less apparent distortion.
The quality of the glass and whether or not it's backed with pure silver or aluminum are two other important factors to consider. And finally the quality of the material used for the frame and other metal parts is important if the mirror is to be used in a humid location such near a shower or bath.
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Comments about Thinnest Reversible 10x/1x Lighted Hardwired Makeup Mirror:
Extremely disappointed in the light how dim it was. can't return because my husband threw away the box. My old light was so much better but it wwas a counter mirror.
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Bulb was very difficult to find and Not inexpensive. Very tricky to remove circular panels around mirror to access bulb, which lead to breaking the fixture. Can not recommend.
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I purchased three of these as gifts for my wife and daughters. They loved it until the on/off dimmer switch stopped working on each one. Very disappointed with the quality and therefore cannot recommend that anyone buy one of these mirrors.
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Installed for 2 months now.
The light is OK, it is almost bright enough at the strongest dimmer setting.

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McColl's Steakhouse
366 Jackson St., St. Paul; 291-8703
TO BE CHEESY, it's so easy: words immortalized in a song sung practically everyday last summer by my next door neighbor, aged 5. I thought of that song when, months ago, I opened an invitation from McColl's Steakhouse to attend their grand opening, which would feature an Elvis impersonator throughout the evening. I was unable to attend, nor was I in any great rush to drop by, assuming that McColl's would fade as quickly as it had arrived--a cheesy hamburger bar politely waiting for its death in downtown St. Paul. What a fool I was! McColl's ranks right up there with the established downtown Minneapolis steakhouses, and to be frank, I prefer it over them--which has something to do with the charm of beauty not yet aware of itself, I suppose.
Set in a historic red sandstone building (built by the prolific St. Paul architect Edward Payson Bassford in 1892), McColl's is right in keeping with the taste of St. Paul's self-consciously humble highbrows. My friend and I arrived near closing time (10 p.m. weekdays), and although it was obvious that the restaurant staff was more than ready to go home (everything had been cleaned and put away and the only other customers were almost done with their meals), they treated us like long lost cousins. I wish we had arrived early enough to hear someone play the grand piano that stood in the lounge; not too many places remain where you can pop a dollar into the brandy snifter and have someone play you that dreary love song you love to cry over.
The decor here is elegant and simple, reminiscent of a rich man's study circa 1750, excepting the vague neon that lights the large picture windows overlooking downtown St. Paul and the poster of Vivien Leigh that graces the entry; one feels that she would have been quite at home here with a martini in her hand. The martinis are taken seriously and given their own menu; you'll find it pleasant to sip on one as you dip your hand into the relish tray that comes with all steak dinners. The icy cajun martini that my friend and I split ($4.95), speared with jalapeño peppers and laced thickly with Absolut pepper vodka, was thrilling and surprisingly smooth. We both adored the simple relish tray, adorned with fresh cauliflower, carrots, celery, radishes, and an ice cream sundae glass filled with homemade potato salad. We damn near broke the glass as we tried to scrape out every last bit of the cold salad, covered with Hungarian paprika and stuffed with an ungodly amount of fresh garlic. A basket of crusty sourdough quickly disappeared from our table as well, littering the pristine table with floury remnants.
The quality of the place was consistent in every aspect, and we found more and more to enjoy as the late evening wore on. My friend, a waiter himself, was impressed with the economy of the menu selections; why mess around with a billion trendy, complicated pasta dishes, salads, and entrées when the few things offered are bound to satisfy? There are appetizers (onion rings, paté and crackers, shrimp cocktail, walleye strips, and stuffed mushrooms, all between $5.95-$9.95), a soup of the day, a green and a Caesar salad, a few vegetable dishes, steaks, one fish dish, one chicken dish, and one pasta dish.
The french onion soup topped with a toasted piece of baguette and a sprinkling of romano cheese ($2.95/$4.95) is heady stuff, so much so that I could imagine the beefy onion broth as a perfume. We also indulged in a twice-baked potato ($2.95), fresh and light- tasting, albeit containing untold amounts of whole milk, cheese, and salt. The baked tomato ($2.95) told a similar story, delicious but not as healthy as it sounded, topped with cheese and layered thickly with an oily pesto. It, too, was wonderful.
I know that not everyone likes steak, and maybe no one should. But we thoroughly enjoyed our perfectly cooked, buttery tenderloin filet ($15.95 for 8 oz., $18.95 for 14 oz.), thick and delectably bloody. The sizzling noise the steak made on the hot ceramic was music to our ears, and if you haven't indulged in such a pleasure in a while, your experience here is bound to thicken your blood.
After such carnage, we were stuffed, naturally. My friend couldn't imagine that I would possibly want a dessert, but he underestimated the tenacity of my sweet tooth. Unfortunately, the chef had already gone for the night, taking the key to the fridge with him, a fridge that held hostage cheesecakes, chocolate-apple crisp, and other dessert cart splendors. Ah, well.
Lunch appears to be more casual, with the menu bending to offer classics like meatball sandwiches ($6.95), Reubens ($6.95), and--for those watching how the suit fits the gut--a tomato filled with chicken salad on a bed of mixed greens ($6.75). If I wanted to impress a client, McColl's is most certainly where we would find ourselves.
POOR YOU: No money, no fame. All you have is your name, a head of hair, and some pocket change. This, though, is enough for a good meal. At least in theory, according to Ruth and Bill Kaysing's The $.99 a Meal Cookbook. They give lots of advice on shopping and cooking, and do a bit of preaching about the spiritual and nutritious value of eating cheap and pure. Look to the Africans, they say, who eat a vegetarian diet of yams, corn, millet, and wild plants. They enjoy total freedom from any internal cancer, claim the Kaysings. Look to the Chilean miners who carry 80-pound sacks of ore up steep ladders all day long; they need no Olestra, no dorritos, cokes, or baguette, just corn with vegetables. I'm not one to preach too loudly myself, but as I was snacking on a fat-free twinkie (99 cents!) and flipping through this book, I thought the recipe for Catfish Gumbo looked mighty tasty. Of this particular recipe, the Kaysings say, "The legendary catfish: It's easy to catch, delicious, and probably one of the cheapest high-quality foods you can obtain anywhere. If you don't live in catfish country, though, you can make this gumbo with almost any other kind of fish as well."
Catfish Gumbo
* 1 pound skinned catfish fillets
* 1/2 cup celery, chopped
* 1/2 cup green pepper,
* 1/2 cup onion, chopped
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/4 cup oil
* 2 beef bouillon cubes
* 2 cups boiling water
* 1 pound fresh tomatoes, chopped
* 1 cup fresh okra, sliced
* 2 tsp. salt
* pepper to taste
* 1/2 tsp. thyme
* 1 bay leaf
* dash hot pepper sauce
* 1 1/2 cups hot cooked rice
Cut the fish into 1-inch pieces and saute in oil with the celery, green pepper, onion, and garlic until the vegetables are tender. Add the bouillon cubes dissolved in the water, the tomatoes, okra, and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes more, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove the bay leaf. Place 1/4 cup rice in each of the 6 soup bowls and fill with gumbo. Serves 6.
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NO NEED FOR SHAME: Do your loved ones laugh their foul-breathed laughs in your face when you tell them that you love crafts? Yes, you may truly love to make them, buy them, give them as gifts. Well, leave them their nasty misconceptions and head down to the Sewing and Craft Expo happening Thursday through Saturday, September 12-14, at the Radisson Hotel South and Plaza Tower. This is a public exposition, and you're guaranteed to get your fill of shopping, workshops, seminars, and special events. The price for daily admission is $6 to the exhibit area and free demonstrations, and $14 for in-depth classes. Of note are two fashion shows (the Fairfield Fashion Show, Thursday, and The National Fashion Sewing Show on Friday) and a quilt exhibit, Smithsonian Inspirations, inspired by the Textile Collections of the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. I'm going for the Introduction to Pin Weaving; you learn how to turn ordinary napkins into vases. Call (800) 699-6309 for information, registration, or free 24-page brochure.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FEVER: What to do after an evening of serial TV watching? If you haven't tried it already, head to cafe un deux trois (114 S. Ninth St., Mpls.). On Wednesdays, they trot out their menu de l'Indochine, and how lovely it is. This week promises gingered carrot vichysoisse, Alaskan mahogany clams with saki and miso, wild striped bass and black tiger prawns in lemongrass broth, ma po noodles with spicy ground pork, and, to top things off, saki and plum compote with Macadamia ice cream and plum sorbet. If you can't get out on Wednesdays for some reason, maybe you'll be satiated by the bar menu fare, which has taken on a decidedly Asian flavor. Sink your beers on any night with the Saigon Hotel's charbroiled beef rolls in fragrant grape leaves, sticky spicy chicken wings, jade shrimp with chili and lime, cripsy Burmese onions with a curry shake, and grilled New Zealand green lip mussels with black bean and pickled ginger. For reservations, call 673-0686.
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Colwill School's curriculum is becoming increasingly effective in promoting and supporting student achievement. Noteworthy developments are:
Another significant development is the re-organisation of the school into Year 1-8 whānau groups at the beginning of 2011. Whānau groupings:
School leaders recognise the importance of on-going curriculum review and development to lift the quality of teaching, accelerate student progress and raise student achievement. They acknowledge the potential for Māori and Pacific perspectives to be integrated more into the school's curriculum. They know that the next steps for teachers are to make greater use of student assessment information to inform their teaching programmes and to enable students to become more independent and capable learners.


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There is a rare moment of hostility between Craig Anderson and Next Stop Hollywood's producers this week.
Next Stop Hollywood, ABC1, 9.30pm
IT'S nearly the final episode of the ABC's engaging and enjoyable documentary series (it could fall into the ''reality'' category, but features too much actual reality) following six Australian actors trying to get a break during the Los Angeles ''pilot season'' - a journey made by scores and scores of actors every year. The program's actors have had ''proper'' experience, but for most of them it's still been a hard six weeks. Tonight follows the six in their final week and there are some emotional moments. Actor and writer-director Craig finally lands a meeting with famed agency UTA, but when the Next Stop Hollywood crew asks for details, he insists he's not allowed to divulge anything, and there's a rare moment of hostility between him and the program's producers. Without giving anything away, not everyone gets a Hollywood ending. But there's always next pilot season.
Packed to the Rafters, Channel Seven, 8.45pm
IT'S a big night of surprises tonight, which this once top-rating program probably needs now the series has moved so far from its original premise. Youngest son Nathan returns from London with several announcements that leave Julie and Dave exchanging pantomime-style glances and hamming it up no end. Ben, meanwhile, decides to make a spur-of-the-moment life change, which leads to some excruciating mother-and-son exchanges between he and Julie, in which they wring out a metaphor until it's a husk of its former charming - if twee - self. It's hard to imagine where this series can head now the Rafter house is well and truly not packed.
Against the Wall, Channel Seven, 10.45pm
IT SEEMS odd that US cable channel Lifetime, which produces ''TV and movies for women'', made this cop show - until you actually sit through an episode. Against the Wall is billed as police drama with an edge of female empowerment, but it's more a cavalcade of cop-show and strong-female-character cliches. Our own Rachael Carpani (Jodi Fountain from McLeod's Daughters) is Abby Kowalski, who takes an opening in internal affairs to rise to the level of detective. The problem is that regular cops hate internal affairs, and Abby is from a proud family of regular, hard-bitten Chicago cops: her father and three brothers are all internal affairs-hating officers. They all, somewhat inconveniently, work at the same station and are often, it would seem, being investigated by internal affairs. It could be an interesting premise, but instead it's merely a loose plot device that weaves its way through what feels like a series of Naked Gun-style police-procedural parodies. Tonight's episode has everything: someone weeping while holding a framed photo to their chest, someone slapping a table during an interrogation before standing up and running their hands through their hair, scenes ending with moody night-time shots of the city skyline, a pregnant character eating a hot dog for breakfast (crazy!), our female heroine relieving tension by working out with a punching bag on the roof of her warehouse apartment. The only thing missing is a scene in which Kowalski gets an urgent call on the patrol car radio and must throw a half-drunk coffee out of the window. That's probably next week. But it might be prudent not to get too into Against the Wall, because it wasn't renewed for a second season.
Parenthood, Channel Seven, 9.45pm
IT'S a bit of a racy episode of Parenthood tonight, opening with Crosby and Jasmine getting it on on their kitchen floor and Crosby learning that Adam and Kristina schedule their sex, which they refer to, in their synced Google calendars, as Funky Time. But we learn all this with good reason, of course, and by the episode's end Jasmine wishes Crosby were more carefree and more like Adam when he misses an appointment. Young love is also explored tonight, as Drew, beginning his senior year, finds himself dumped on the first day. One of tonight's highlights is Sarah's new boss, grumpy photographer Hank (the brilliant Ray Romano in a recurring role), explaining his experience with women and offering Drew some sage advice.
Highlight: America's Next Top Model , Tuesday, Fox8, 7.30pm
WHEN Tyra Banks axed Top Model stalwarts Jay Manuel, J. Alexander and Nigel Barker last year it was clear that the wheels were about to fall off. Even so, it's shocking to see what a mess the show has become. Viewer numbers have collapsed in recent seasons but getting rid of the three best things about the show was never going to be the answer - especially when Tyra's new hires have been so terrible. The worst is Kelly Cutrone, the obnoxious and uniquely repellent fashion publicist who first popped up in The Hills and briefly had her own awful reality series. Then there's British model Rob Evans, who was made a judge despite having just two years of modelling experience and who adds little more than eye candy. It's enough to make you want Andre Leon Talley back, even though he was Mogadon in a muumuu. And this season Tyra has become belatedly obsessed with social media, giving American viewers a say in who gets eliminated, hiring fashion blogger Bryanboy as a ''social media correspondent'' to monitor what viewers are saying about the contestants, and getting bearded drag-hack video blogger P'Trique to make the whole thing look even more chaotic and ridiculous. The idea of trying to engage an audience that essentially lives online might be sound but the implementation is terrible. The one unlikely bright spot this season has been Victoria, the home-schooled 18-year-old from small-town Georgia. She's seriously unsocialised and has a tragic mother fixation but she's incredibly game and is the one person in the house who seems to recognise the frequently appalling spectacle for what it is. More power to her.
Work of Art: The Next Great Artist, Studio, 8.30pm
American artists compete for a $100,000 prize and an exhibition at a New York gallery.
Men of a Certain Age, SoHo, 9.30pm
Ray Romano's paean to the disappointed middle-aged man continues through its second season.
Teen Mom, MTV, 8.30pm
Unvarnished reality series chronicling the difficult lives of teenage American mothers.
Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran (2003), SBS Two, 11.30pm
IN 1960s Paris, Momo Schmitt (Pierre Boulanger) has just turned 16 and to celebrate goes in pursuit of his first sexual encounter with a prostitute. He is not yet ready for the emotional challenge of the teenage girl across the courtyard. A few days later, he sees a radiant blonde actor (Isabelle Adjani) caressing a red sports car while filming Jean-Luc Godard's Contempt. The scene is a powerful homage to not only Godard's masterpiece but to the perfume, colours and drama of Parisian life. However, the true star of this tender film is Monsieur Ibrahim (Omar Sharif), owner of the grocery store where Momo buys or steals his food. A wise older man will soon be gently instructing a good but wayward youth on the path to a finer life.
Road to Bali (1952), 7Two, 4pm
ROAD to Bali, like all the Road movies starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, is hopelessly cheesy, made for two and sixpence with sets that would embarrass Home and Away, and gags so silly they are hard to forget. It is a simple pleasure from a simpler time.


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WESTWOOD—There will be an experimental drumming program at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience on March 10.
Christine Stevens, who is an author, musician, therapist and founder of Up Beat Drum Circles, will be using drums for therapeutic healing.
Stevens discovered the healing benefits of using drums for sick children when she traveled to Iraq and visited a hospital. The beating of the drums helped to lift the spirits of these ailing children. When they were told to beat on the drums that were handed to them, they loved keeping up with the rhythm of the other players.
Scientific research is being done on the healing power of music. According to a study published in the journal, "Alternative Therapies In Health and Medicine", drumming boosts the immune system which fights virus infections.
Another study showed that college students, who feel stressed over school work or other reasons for stress, found that one week of drumming, reduced stress level and improved their moods.
Some students felt that drumming on the drums is good for certain emotional release such as feelings of anger, depression, and frustration. They felt it has a calming effect.
Raffi Tachdjian, who started the Children's Music Fund, feels that the therapeutic effects of music could be compared to yoga and acupuncture which has shown to be helpful in spite of the fact that some may not feel this way.
Another advantage of using drums and other musical instruments to children with life-altering illnesses is that music can be used instead of sedatives, which sometimes has an adverse effect on a patient.
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Gringos is the restaurant which OP was outside when she CHOOSE to lock her baby in the car (Forgetting her keys inside) to go in and get her self some dinner.
Seriously ladies? Don't leave your baby in the car for a second? Really? So none of you ladies put your child in the backseat in their car seat, shut the door and then go around to the drivers side or passenger side front seat and get in? Because the same situation could happen then and THAT is also leaving your child alone in the car for a second. If you say you don't ever leave your kid in the car alone for a second i don't believe you or you are stretch armstrong and I highly doubt that. What happened to this mom could just as easily happened when she was putting her kid in the car seat before getting in herself. So get over yourselves and show support and gratitude that her lo was fine. Oh and got off your high horse.
^^ There IS a difference between being present while your child is inside the car and leaving the car UNATTENDED while going into a restaurant.
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AZ, I think you've proved why it's not the best idea to HIPPO on a drama thread
Rena hearts Vance = Corbin, Willow and Dixon
AZmom, what you are describing would be an accident and could happen to anyone because obviously everyone has to walk around the car to get in after strapping their LO's in. However, what OP described was nothing like that. She admitted that her plan was to leave the baby in the car while she ran inside the restaurant to grab her takeout food. But it was OK because she fed the baby first and was gonna lock the door in case someone came by and thought the baby had been abandoned. Yes, she did write that, which is why I think she deleted the post altogether.
I also think she removed her profile pic.


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Miami New Times rejects MLB
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami New Times has rejected a request from Major League Baseball for records the alternative newspaper obtained for a story that alleges several players received performance-enhancing drugs from a now-closed anti-aging clinic.
New Times editor Chuck Strouse's response to MLB commissioner Bud Selig appeared on the paper's website Tuesday.
Strouse cited journalistic ethics and the fact the newspaper has already posted dozens of records on its website, omitting personal information of people who weren't involved in any wrongdoing.
The newspaper reported in January six professional baseball players, including Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, bought human growth hormone and other PEDs during 2009-12 from Biogenesis of America LLC.
The defunct anti-aging clinic in Coral Cables was operated by Anthony Bosch. Rodriguez has denied the allegations.
The story was based on clinic records, many with handwritten notations, the New Times said it obtained.
Strouse confirmed his response by phone Tuesday night.
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The Inova T1, T2, and T3 are Luxeon LED flashlights
made by Emissive Energy Corp. They are available from
The bodies of the Inova T1, T2 and T3 are made of Type
III anodized aluminum with square, flat checkering machined
into the sides. The body finish is available only in
black. The bezel has a stainless steel ring on the end
with a recessed anti-reflective coated lens and a teflon
seal. Behind the lens is a special optical system called
the TIROS, or Total Internal Reflection Optical System,
designed to collect over 90% of the light produced by
the Luxeon LED and project it forward. The LED and lens
combination produces a very round beam with a dim sidespill.
The T1 and T2 use a Luxeon I LED, while the T3 uses
the Luxeon III LED. Inside the lights is regulation
circuit designed to give constant output over the working
lifespan of the batteries. The switch is a clickie type
switch. Press for momentary light, click once for constant
on, click again for off, loosen the entire tailcap to
disable the switch for travel and packing. The tailcap
is also textured for grip, and has a hole for lanyard
The Inova T Series are exceptional little lights. They
are very similar to the X series, except that they have
texturing over the length of the body and have clickie
talicaps instead of the "tactical style" tailcaps
of the X series. This review covers the details common
to all of the lights with differences stated where appropriate.
The body of the T series is Type III hard anodized
aluminum (commonly known as HA-III) with grid-like grooves
machined into its sides to help with grip. Type III
anodize is much harder and tougher than the Type II
anodize found on common aluminum flashlights in department
stores. For reference, I have a small HA-III flashlight
that I have carried in my pocket with my keys for the
last 8 months and it has received no significant damage
to the finish at all. Try that with a Solitaire!
The textured surface of the T series provides much
better grip than that found with the X series of Inova
lights. The tailcap has the same type of texturing pattern
as found on the body. The inside of the light is also
anodized for corrosion resistance. Machining is very
good. The fit and finish are excellent.
The very front of the light contains a stainless steel
ring with a beveled inner edge. This helps protect the
recessed anti-reflective coated glass optics in front
of the collimating lens from impact damage.
Hiding in the bezel behind the glass optic is the uniquely
designed collimating lens. This is Inova's "TIROS"
or Total Internal Reflection Optical System lens. Total
internal reflection is not something new and is actually
utilized by Lumileds (the maker of the Luxeon LED) in
their current collimating lenses. This is also how fiber
optic cables work and how many large water fountains
are illuminated. Inova has reshaped the collimating
lens to provide a very even and uniform spot unlike
other lenses that are available. Transmission efficiency
has also presumably been improved, although I do not
know the efficiency of current Luxeon LED collimating
lenses. Resting behind the lenses is the Luxeon LED
and regulation circuit which provides very flat constant
light output regulation during the useful life of the
The T1 and T2 use Luxeon I LEDs, while the T3 uses
a Luxeon III LED. The Luxeon III, contrary to popular
belief, is not a 3 Watt LED. It is actually a more robust
Luxeon I which can handle greater currents and is capable
of greater output. The Luxeon I, used in the T1 and
T2, is designed to handle 350mA of current and produces
around 25 Lumens at those current levels. The Luxeon
III is designed to handle 1000mA and produces around
80 Lumens at that current level.
For reference, the Luxeon V Portable (commonly called
the 5 watt Luxeon) which is NOT used by any of these
lights but is the other high output LED made by Lumileds,
is designed for 700mA current and produces around 120
Lumens at that current rate. However, the Luxeon V requires
higher voltage than the Luxeon I and the Luxeon III.
Any of the LEDs mentioned above could be driven at
higher current levels provided that heatsinking is adequate
to prevent thermal damage to the LED. Likewise, any
of them can be driven at lower levels to produce light
more efficiently and give longer battery life.
The tailcap switch looks similar to the Inova X series.
There is a rubber dot in the center of the switch which
covers the mechanism inside. Pressing the switch reveals
the difference between the T and the X series switches.
The T series has a clickie switch instead of a momentary.
Click on and off with your thumb. Press in gently (before
the click) for momentary illumination. Turn back 1 full
turn and the light is "locked out" - it cannot
turn on. This setting is to prevent accidental operation
which could wear down your battery in the bottom of
your backpack or luggage.
Now I did have a slight problem with one of the switches.
I clicked it and the light blinked on and then off again.
It did this several times. I loosened and re-tightened
the switch and the switch started functioning normally,
but the light flickered a bit. After repeated clicks,
the problem seems to have cleared up. I believe it may
simply have been a dirty contact inside the switch.
For all of the lights, output is in the form of a round
spot of light which has a bright center and tapers toward
the edges. There are several slight rings of light and
dark that appear around the periphery of the beam. The
TIROS lens system takes the wide angle LED illumination
pattern and focuses it into a very tight beam that allows
for very good distance illumination. Of course the T3
is the brightest of the lights, giving greatest distance
lighting, the T2 is next, and the T1 follows that.
As for runtimes, the T1 is expected to run for about
1.5 hours before dropping out of regulation. The T2
should run about 5 hours. The T3, being driven at higher
current levels due to its more robust LED and producing
more light, should run about 2 hours. Regulated output
is followed by a drop-off in light production down to
low levels which should last for several hours.
Runtime Plot: T1: Lasts longer than the advertised
1.5 hours.
completed with Powerizer batteries. More information
on runtime plots is available HERE.
Runtime Plot: T2: Lasts a bit longer than the advertised
5 hours. Interesting to note that after this light reaches
25% or so it starts strobing on and off (not shown on
completed with Energizer batteries. More information
on runtime plots is available HERE.
Runtime Plot: T3 : Right in line with the manufacturer's
statement of a 2 hour burn time - the light drops out
of regulation after 2 hours. Interesting to note that
after this light reaches 20% or so it starts strobing
on and off (not shown on graph).
completed with Energizer batteries. More information
on runtime plots is available HERE.
Ergonomics: The Inova T series is comfortable
in the hand and easy to grip. They are easy to use in
a "tactical" manner by holding the light in
the palm and clicking the switch with the thumb. Depending
on how hard the switch is depressed, momentary illumination
is possible. The T1 is small but fits well in the palm.
The T3 is balanced well despite the larger bezel.
The T series is water resistant and is protected at
the tailcap by an o-ring which should be kept clean
and lubricated with a silicone grease. The lens seal
is Teflon and requires no maintenance.
The T1 is powered by a single 123A lithium battery,
the T2 and T3 are powered by two 123A lithium batteries.
These batteries are very expensive to buy in stores
and we recommend purchasing them on-line. Simply unscrew
the tailcap and drop in the new batteries, positive
side facing you. There is a piston-based reverse polarity
protection device built in to the far end of the light
to protect the electronics.
The package includes batteries. Unlike the Inova X
series, no belt sheath is included.
I have been informed by a third party that the Bianchi
Accumold 7311 Compact Light Holder in size 2 (for SureFire
6R/9P and similar models) fits the T3 very well. The
7311 fits the Inova lights just about perfectly -- all
it needs is a thin spacer to stop the clickie from activating
when the light is inserted all the way. They used the
thin nylon washer trick for the spacer. 1" diameter,
.125" thick. They then drilled out the inside to
about .65" to be sure that ANY clickie would not
touch the spacer
They also mentioned that the Inova lights will fit
the Pelican pouch - but to prevent the light from activating,
it needs a modified 1" wide x 1/4" thick nylon
spacer at the bottom -- they enlarged the hole in a
standard Home Depot or Lowe's nylon washer using a drill-tree
What I Liked: Well engineered, Tough light,
HA-III finish, Good gripping surfaces, Smooth and uniform
beam, Great throw. Lots of extras like the stainless
steel bezel ring, coated optics and flat output regulation
What I Didn't Like: Nothing really.
Other Things I Noticed: Slight switch problem
with one of the units, but repeated use seems to have
cleared it up.
Conclusions: A well engineered set of lights
with top quality components, great regulation and delivers
as promised. Have excellent throw for LED lights, and
very good output for their sizes. The use of the Luxeon
LED means never having to worry about the bulb failing
like an incandescent bulb. The whole lot receives 5 Stars! T1 and T2 are great utility lights. The T3 should
be able to serve as a tactical light for nighttime encounters
of the less desirable kind.
Quick Facts Table:
Anti-Reflective coated precision glass convex
T1: 1.5 hrs.
T2: 5 hrs.
T3: 2 hrs.
T1: 44.95 US$ at time of review at BrightGuy.com
T2: 53.95 US$ at time of review at BrightGuy.com
T3: 67.00 US$ at time of review at BrightGuy.com


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Light Up Your Mind School Program
The Mental Health Education Program offers multiple presentations in the "Light Up Your Mind" series, designed for Junior and Senior High School audiences. This series consist of a collection of interactive presentations that incorporate videos, case studies, discussions, debates and games to provide information, increase understanding and facilitate informed dialogue regarding mental health issues. In learning to communicate more effectively about these issues, participants will develop strategies to reduce stigma and seek help.
Youth Presentations
Available upon request for students and other youth groups ages 12 – 17*
Time: 60 minutes Fee: FREE
Stick 2 Life
- Enhances youth awareness and understanding around the topic of suicide through facilitated discussions, case studies, and videos. Participants learn about warning signs that someone is at risk, steps they can take to help someone they care about, and available resources in their lives.
Mess with Stress!
- Uses participatory activities to help youth identify the sources of stress in their lives, and explore strategies for self-care and stress management. Also provides information on resources where youth can find more information or seek support.
Mental Illness and the Recovery Journey
- Presents youth with the signs and symptoms of common mental illnesses, myths and facts about mental illness, and statistics that illustrate the prevalence of mental illness in youth. Also offers tips to support a friend or family member, how to reach out for support, and available community resources.
Stamp Out Stigma
- Uses participatory activities and real-life videos to demonstrate how stigma affects youth with a mental illness, and what can be done to reduce stigma. Also provides information on resources where youth can find more information mental illness and stigma.
If you are interested in a classroom presentation at no cost, please fill out the request form below, and return it to: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Bay Area Medical Center's Speech-Language Pathologists specialize in communication disorders as well as swallowing disorders for patients of all ages. Speech therapy collaborates with other health care professionals, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to best serve the unique needs of each patient. Speech services begin with initial screening for communication and swallowing disorders and continue with diagnosis, consultation, intervention and treatment.
Speech therapy is an essential part of the multi-disciplinary team and is beneficial for any patient experiencing difficulty with speech, language or swallowing.
Speech Therapy treats a variety of diagnoses/conditions, including but not limited to: aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, dementia, ALS, head and neck cancers, Huntington's disease, developmental delays, orofascial myofunctional disorders, paradoxical vocal fold movement, stuttering, stroke, vocal fold nodules, polyps or paralysis, nervous system disorders, prematurity/low birth weight, cleft lip/palate, brain injury, Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injury.
For additional information, contact our main clinic:
Bay Area Mobility Center
3117 Shore Drive, Suite 101
Marinette, WI 54143
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Applies to all personal computers purchased, owned, or maintained by the City of Albuquerque.
Supported Software:
(includes installation and limited how-to and problem-solving. No instructional courses are offered.)
Microsoft Office 2000
Microsoft Office XP Professional
Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Outlook 2003
Microsoft Project Professional 2003
Microsoft Visio (organization charts)
Lotus Notes
Mocha TN3270
NetManage OnNet (Ross for County)
Adobe Acrobat (current versions)
activePDF PrimoPDF PDF Writer
Microsoft Internet Explorer (current versions)
Macromedia Contribute
(no installation, instructional, how-to or problem-solving support. If installation is required to perform specific job duties, it must be provided by Department staff or through vendor support.)
Adobe PageMaker
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Adobe Photo Shop
File Maker Pro
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Supported Operating Systems:
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Operating Systems:
(limited support available for existing installations; no new installations permitted)
Windows 95
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Windows NT
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Recommended Minimum Configurations for New Desktop Personal Computers
This configuration provides enough processing power for large spreadsheet development, word processing, PC database development, presentation graphics development, desktop publishing, etc. The PCs can support connection to the mainframe, UNIX, and Novell applications and file sharing. The recommended minimum configuration is:
Pentium IV or equivalent or better processor, speed currently available for business-use PCs (not those manufactured for the home user)
512 MB RAM Minimum
60 GB Hard Drive
Windows XP Professional Operating System
17" Flat Panel (regular 17" or larger monitor or flat screen is optional)
32x CD-ROM Drive
10/100/1000 Base-T/TX PCI Network Interface Card
Optional: Speakers, Headphones and Sound cards
16MB Video Memory
MUST include three (3) year on-site service maintenance agreement
Optional: 56k Fax/Modem
Optional CDRW or DVD drives
Optional 3 1/2 " Floppy Drive
Recommended Brands: Hewlett Packard/Compaq, IBM/Lenovo, Dell
Recommended Minimum Configurations for New Notebook
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The laptop configuration has all application software loaded locally. The recommended configuration is:
Intel Mobile Pentium IV or equivalent or better processor, speed currently available for business-use laptops (not those manufactured for the home user)
512 MB RAM Minimum
60 GB Hard Drive
24x CD-ROM drive
16MB Video RAM
RJ-45 LAN Jack without "dongle" technology
CCX-compliant 802.11b/g wireless network adapter (built-in preferred)
Windows XP Professional Operating System
3.5" floppy disk drive (optional)
One (1) Type II PCMCIA Card slot
Two (2) USB 2.0-compliant ports
Active color matrix display
Touchpad or pointing stick mouse
Internal speakers
MUST include three (3) year maintenance agreement
Additional considerations: Extra batteries, DVD/CDRW drives, chargers and Docking Stations/Port Replicators, desktop monitor, wireless keyboard/mouse
Recommended Brands: Hewlett-Packard/Compaq, Dell, Toshiba, Gateway, Lenovo, Panasonic (ruggedized models)
Recycled PC Requirements
A recycled PC (one that is passed on to another City employee)
have the following minimums:
Must be running or upgraded to Windows XP Professional as an operating system (upgrade license may be purchased instead of purchasing a full Windows XP license)
1.0 GHz or faster processor
256 MB RAM Minimum
20 GB or larger Hard Drive
CD-ROM drive
PCI 10/100-BaseT Network Interface
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Recycled Notebook PC Requirements:
Notebook PCs that need new or upgraded software or hardware upgrades must meet the following standards:
750 MHz processor or faster
256MB RAM Minimum
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Windows XP Professional only (upgrade license may be purchased)
3.5" floppy disk drive (optional)
CD-ROM drive
One (1) Type II PCMCIA Card slot
One (1) USB 1.1-compliant port
Touchpad or pointing stick mouse
RJ-45 LAN Jack or PCMCIA Ethernet Card
These standards are intended to satisfy the requirements of conducing daily business in an efficient manner. Departments must recognize, specify, and justify the need for purchasing new platforms. Recycle standards change as new application software requires more processing power and/or hardware changes.
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June 30, 1999
The fight to ensure that the Americans with Disabilities Act fulfills its basic mandate has repeatedly taken us to the United States Supreme Court in recent months. In Federal district and appeals courts, in cases like Doe v. Mutual of Omaha and Chabner v.United of Omaha, we are battling to protect people with HIV from discrimination by health insurers. We have fought in the highest state courts in New York and California, in New England Life Insurance v. Doe and Galanty v. Paul Revere Life Insurance Co., to force providers of disability insurance to follow the law and honor their contracts with HIV-positive policy holders. And with the filing of our complaint on behalf of a dental hygienist with HIV, in Waddell v. Valley Forge Dental Associates, we are again battling irrational fear of health care workers with HIV.
Much of our advocacy over the past months, however, has taken us from courtrooms to conference rooms as we have attempted to negotiate with federal and state officials for reasonable policies on HIV surveillance and privacy protections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pushing for national reporting of the names of those who test positive for HIV, despite clear evidence that such a system produces poor data and discourages testing and early treatment. The CDC has sponsored a companion effort to create a "model" state privacy law which could gut fundamental principles of privacy and informed consent by allowing virtually unfettered sharing of sensitive HIV-related information without the knowledge or consent of affected individuals. Lambda has worked hard on both initiatives, challenging federal officials to better serve the related goals of privacy and public health.
With crucial support from more than 100 national organizations and individuals, including luminaries like Dr. Jocelyn Elders and the National Urban League, Lambda has helped spur debate on both of these initiatives. On the names reporting front, we prepared comprehensive comments on the CDC's proposed guidelines and gathered to endorse a consensus statement warning government officials of the dangers of such a system. Our work on the privacy law includes exhaustive policy briefings as a member of a CDC-sponsored advisory committee, where we are working to ensure that privacy and autonomy are preserved in the model law. We have carried this battle into several key states, and in the process forged important bonds between gay men and lesbians, people with HIV and AIDS, people of color, immigrants, IV-drug users, survivors of domestic violence, and medical professionals. We believe that such diverse coalitions are essential.
One of the most recent examples of such an effort is our nascent Foster Care Initiative. Nowhere is the profound failure of national HIV prevention efforts, and the intersection of HIV-discrimination, sex-phobia and homophobia more apparent than in state child welfare systems' treatment of LGBT youth and the sexual health needs of all adolescents in state care.
In all of these efforts against backlash and indifference, the AIDS Project continues Lambda's tradition of forceful and effective advocacy for those affected by the AIDS epidemic.


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Even with fewer rigs put to work, excessive natural gas production continues to weigh on the outlook for natural gas prices and the stocks of explorers working in gas fields.
Natural gas futures for April are off 5 cents today, to $2.246 per million British thermal units. There's more optimism for next winter, with futures for December 2012 and into 2013 above $3.00, according to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange futures prices on the Web.
Alan Armstrong, CEO at Williams reiterated at the IHS CERA energy conference this week that the U.S. is running out of natural gas storage, which is at a record for this time of year due to the surge in production and warm weather weakening demand. He expects more production to get shut in, and that could mean lower profits for gas producers.
In light of this, note how companies focused to varying degrees on natural gas have performed in the past year and year to date. It's a decidedly mixed bag. The third percentage is the projected earnings growth for 2012 versus 2011. Profit growth estimates don't evenly correlate with stock performance:
- Chesapeake Energy (CHK) -26% 12-month change, 8% YTD change, EPS -35% in 2012
- Devon Energy (DVN)-20% 16% 6%
- El Paso (EP) 58% 7% 19%
- EOG Resources (EOG) 7% 15% 33%
- Range Resources (RRC) 29% 2% 3%
- Southwestern Energy (SWN) -13% 2% -15%
- Ultra Petroleum (UPL)-46% -22% -37%
- Williams (WMB) 21% 10% -5%
- Source: Thomson Reuters, based on 3/7/2012 close
Write the analysts at energy research and banking firm Simmons & Co.:
"Gas Producers Are Despondent: At our energy conference in Las Vegas last week, gas producers were extremely pessimistic with none of them highlighting the lower gas-directed rig count as a reason for incipient optimism. Their sentiment was summed up succinctly by one producer who stated, Âlower for longer as it relates to natural gas. … Our caution is buttressed by the fact that, to date, the productivity of the gas industry (doing more with a lot lessÂwitness recent record Barnett [Shale] production with half the rigs of the peak) has markedly exceeded everyone's expectations …"