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Most importantly: if you are feeling threatened right now, call 911 or the National Domestic Violence hotline in the US at 800-799-SAFE [1-800-799-7233; or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)].
It is important to remember that, if someone threatens you, it is NOT your fault. You deserve to be treated with respect and to be safe. Often, women who have been abused have been humiliated to the point that they believe that they deserve whatever abuse comes their way. This is NEVER true.
"I will no longer take responsibility for the abuse I've received from the people I loved.
I now know, it is NOT my fault." Jay Blount, Peer Navigator, Christie's Place
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), violence against women (VAW) is a "global health problem of epidemic proportions." Violence against women refers to acts of violence directed toward women simply because they are women. These acts can include forms of physical, emotional, and sexual harm -- or threats of harm. Often, women do not consider these harmful acts as violence, either because the acts are considered to be normal in their society, or because they occur so often that they seem normal.
Violence against women is extremely common, affecting as many as seven in ten women in some countries. The majority of women suffer violence at the hands of their husbands, intimate partners, or other men they know. Women can also experience violence at the hands of their female partners, as this type of violence is just as common in same-sex relationships as in heterosexual relationships. Among women of reproductive age, "acts of violence cause more death and disability than cancer, malaria, traffic accidents and war combined. (UN Women)."
This violence has horrible consequences, both for women and their communities. The WHO reports that more than one-third of women worldwide who are murdered are killed by their intimate partners. Unwanted pregnancies, especially in adolescent girls, are more likely to result in low birth weight babies and pregnancy-related injuries to young mothers. Women who experience intimate partner violence are about twice as likely to experience both depression and alcohol abuse. The damaging effects that this violence has on women's emotional and physical health also create lasting consequences for the children and family members who depend on them.
In March 2012, US President Obama established an interagency federal working group to look at how HIV/AIDS, violence against women and girls, and gender-based health disparities connect together, or intersect. This working group examined how violence against women and girls affects their likelihood of getting HIV and how they live with HIV. In the US, more than one in three women report having experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking in their lifetimes. Moreover, women living with HIV (HIV+) are much more likely to have experienced violent relationships (e.g., intimate partner violence) than HIV-negative women.
In September 2013, the working group released a report of federal policy recommendations and action steps to address the intersection of HIV and violence against women. These include:
There are several ways in which violence and HIV are connected for women. Women who are abused or fear a violent response may not be comfortable asking their partner to use protection during sex. Similarly, women in abusive relationships may not be comfortable saying no to sex if their abusive partner refuses to use protection when asked. Lastly, forced sex acts can cause cuts, scrapes, or tears, that make it easier for HIV to enter the body. All of these can put women at higher risk for HIV, and make living with HIV more difficult.
Many women with HIV have a history of being physically or sexually abused before they found out about their HIV status. Several studies have shown that women with a history of physical and/or sexual abuse are more likely to become HIV+, especially if that abuse first started during childhood years. Childhood abuse is closely linked with later drug use, having multiple sexual partners, being with a male partner who is at a higher risk of HIV infection, and exchanging sex for drugs, money, or shelter. If a woman uses drugs, alcohol, or sex to escape the pain of prior abuse, she may be at increased risk of getting infected due to sharing needles and having unprotected sex. All of these factors place a woman who has been abused at a higher risk for getting HIV.
Many women may be at risk of abuse or violence because they tell their partner or the person they live with about their HIV status. One study revealed that over one in four women with HIV had been physically harmed since their HIV diagnosis. Therefore, it is important to disclose your HIV status safely (see below). Among women living with HIV, studies have also shown that trauma and violence are associated with poorer health as a result of reduced HIV drug use and decreased adherence. For more information on the connection between trauma and HIV among women, see our article on Trauma and HIV.
Violence occurs more often in relationships in which there is a difference in power. Women living with people who are larger or stronger than they are may feel physically afraid. Also, women usually earn less money than men and are more likely to be financially dependent on others. If the person a woman lives with is the one who pays the bills and provides her with a home, then the woman may feel afraid, less independent, and less able to get away from her abuser.
Domestic violence occurs when a person you are dating, living with, or married to is repeatedly harmful or threatening to you - physically, sexually, verbally, emotionally, or financially. The person doing these things will often do them to gain or keep power and control. "Intimate partner violence" is another term used to describe violence in which a current or former partner or spouse physically, sexually, or psychologically harms you.
Intimate partner violence can happen to anyone. It affects people regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, education level, financial situation, or marital status. It is important to learn about how abuse happens, how to identify it, and how to end it or get away from it. If you are feeling threatened right now, call 911 in the US or the National Domestic Violence hotline in the US at 800-799-SAFE [1-800-799-7233; or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)].
It is important to remember that, if someone threatens you, it is NOT your fault. You deserve to be treated with respect and to be safe. Often, women who have been abused have been humiliated to the point that they believe that they deserve whatever abuse comes their way. This is NEVER true.
Intimate partner or domestic violence can take many forms. These include:
Domestic violence often begins with threats or emotional abuse. While these harmful words or actions may or may not lead to actual physical harm, they can still be very upsetting and scary, and leave long-term emotional scars.
While most domestic or intimate partner violence involves men assaulting women, it can also involve men assaulting their male partners, or women assaulting their male or female partners. Studies have shown that intimate partner violence can happen as often in same sex couples as it can in heterosexual couples.
Sometimes, it can be difficult to know if you or someone you know has been abused, because victims may confuse their partner's actions with a form of love or caring.
This list of questions might help you or someone you know identify the abusive actions of a partner or someone else in the home:
While there may not be any one profile or way to identify someone who is an abuser, you may notice your partner acting in one or more of these ways. He/she may:
Sadly, many women with HIV are sexually or physically assaulted soon after they disclose their HIV status. Try to decrease this risk with the following:
There are no guarantees, but you can help lower your risk for domestic or intimate partner violence:
It is never easy to leave a relationship, and it can be especially difficult to leave one that involves domestic or intimate partner violence. The key is to have a safety plan.
If you suffer from domestic or intimate partner violence, always remember -- it is not your fault. It can happen to anyone. Anyone who physically, verbally, or sexually attacks another person is responsible for his or her actions. The most important thing is to get safe and stay safe.


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The Capital Area Food Bank was founded on January 15, 1980, Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
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During his third year at the University of Missouri–Kansas City law school, Richard Stack, now a professor in AU's School of Communication, was trying to figure out what to do with the rest of his life.
"The turning point for me towards the end of law school was a Yom Kippur fast, in which I was trying hard to pay attention to the rabbi but I was so hungry it was hard to do that," Stack recalled. "Here I am studying the law of the land in the bread basket of the country, but it began to occur to me to ask why do some of us eat so well on the planet and others don't. So I used my law school thesis to focus on that, to take a look at the legal, political, economic ramifications of food distribution. And that really propelled my journey."
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"I became the point person for the group. Everybody else had jobs — I didn't. I did the research, I did the legwork, I studied the other models, came back and reported to the group, and basically I was the natural person to take the lead role when the grant proposals that I was writing started to be funded . . . So after a year of basically working in a voluntary capacity, I graduated to being the executive director."
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That campaign, which invited grocery customers to contribute food to the food bank, along with a donation coupon, raised about 300,000 pounds of food the first year. And the coupons allowed the food bank to build a direct-mail campaign. "We put the names into our database and now we've raised over $3 million just through our direct-mail campaigns. Barry Scher and Donald Graham are responsible for that."
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Other grocers have supported the food bank too, and Safeway's Larry Johnson was one of the important supporters of the food bank during its founding. Indeed, the current chair, Greg TenEyck, is director of public affairs and government relations at Safeway. Dan Marett, a VP at Harris Teeter, is also a current board member.
As the food bank prepares to enter a new era, the institution remains a legacy of the vision of people like Scher and Stack and Brantley — and the staff and thousands of volunteers who have made the CAFB a vital source of food for people who would otherwise go hungry.


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Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana and Katy Perry at store opening in London.
17 May. 2013
Dolce&Gabbana With Event For London Men's WeekOn 15th June 2013, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana will celebrate the opening of the fourth Dolce&Gabbana boutique in London with an event that will be part of the official London Collections: Men's calendar. For the occasion they will present their Tailoring Collection for men.
The new and unique space, designed and created exclusively for London will be located at 53-55 New Bond Street. "London has always been one of the cities we love the most. It's not by chance that we have decided to open this particular store here. The British sense of style is part of their DNA, it's been part of their culture for ages. Just like in Italy!" the duo commented.
The decision to organize this event within the upcoming London menswear week has caused concern amongst Italian fashion insiders that less international journalists and buyers might visit the upcoming Milanese fashion weeks.
The decision to organize this event within the upcoming London menswear week struck Italian fashion insiders especially after that Patrizio Bertelli, President, Prada and member of the newly named board of directors of Camera della Moda Italiana, suggested not to include designers who were not associated of the Italian Fashion Chamber in the Milan shows calendar.
Actually, at present Dolce&Gabbana and Giorgio Armani are not part of the association.
Insiders suspect that Dolce&Gabbana don't intend participating Milan Mens Fashion Week at all.
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Nice shot, I have the same sunset from Stob Coire Sgriodain beside Loch Treig which has both Buachailles in it but Sgriodain misted up just as the sunset was getting good, will post later.
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A Santorum surge has given the former Pennsylvania Senator more wins than any other candidate. Rick Santorum won in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado Tuesday night.
Mitt Romney still leads in the delegate count, but many are questioning whether Santorum's big night puts a few chinks in Romney's armor.
Santorum doesn't have the money or the party backing like Romney, but his hat trick shows this race will take some time.
"Well, we found out last night that it ain't over," said political expert Tim Blessing.
Alvernia University political science professor and presidential scholar Tim Blessing said Santorum's showing Tuesday night was surprising.
"I woke up this morning and went--what?" said Blessing.
He said polls showed Santorum was doing well in Minnesota and Missouri, but Colorado was the shocker.
"I didn't see Colorado coming," said Blessing, "Colorado has a very heavy population of Mormons. Colorado is very urban or yuppie urban you might say, certainly the people Romney has appealed to in past. So I didn't see Colorado coming at all."
So what can Santorum do with his surge? Blessing said raise more money. Santorum said overnight he raised a quarter million dollars online. But what else does his surge mean?
"Fully two thirds of the Republican party would vote for almost anybody besides Romney," said Blessing, "That's what it really means."
The Maine caucus wraps up this weekend, and Ron Paul is expected to do well. Arizona and Michigan are the next big primaries on February 28th before super Tuesday on March 6th when voters in 10 states will vote.
Blessing said he doesn't think any of the four remaining candidates will drop out. But he said based on his calculations Romney can still win GOP's nomination.
"If he can make it to 32 or 33 percent of the popular vote, he'll win," said Blessing, "But if he doesn't do that then you're probably looking at a brokered convention. The first one in 60 years."
Blessing said that could mean people not in the race right now could come in and take the presidential nomination.
After Santorum's hat trick, Blessing said anything is possible.
"Miracles have happened, haven't they," said Blessing.
Blessing also said the longer the Republican race drags on the more thorough they expose President Obama's problems.
Will Santorum's recent surge carry him to nomination?
A Santorum surge has given the former Pennsylvania Senator more wins than any other candidate. Rick Santorum won in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado Tuesday night.
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RISMEDIA, October 13, 2009—As the real estate market continues to shift, recruiting strategies must be constantly evolving so that real estate professionals are always bringing agents who will produce into their office. While some markets that have remained strong throughout the past few years have found recruiting success by sticking to the basics, others have had to fine-tune the way they recruit in order to attract agents who will produce. In this month's NAR Power Broker Roundtable, industry veterans share their secrets to creating a successful recruiting strategy.
Virginia Cook, Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations, NAR
Bruce Mulhearn, President, Mulhearn Group, Prudential California Realty, Cerritos, California
Kris Sheridan, President, Park Company Realtors, Fargo, North Dakota
Diane Nordhougen, Sales Manager, Park Company Realtors, Fargo, North Dakota
Virginia Cook: As home sales flourished and phones rang off the hook during the first years of the decade, recruiting seemed the least of our problems. New agents were drawn to the industry like bees to the proverbial hive, and many brokers were simply too busy to be very concerned about recruiting strategies. But as the market slowed and the phones quieted, a number of agents – especially newer and less experienced agents – began to opt out. As the market shifts again, it seems like now is a good time to talk about recruiting. We've asked three industry veterans from very different markets to share their secrets about recruiting strategies that work. Bruce, how can we fine-tune the way we recruit to hire agents who will produce?
Bruce Mulhearn: I think fine-tuning is the key, Virginia – having the foresight and the flexibility to adapt to market changes. We've hired 320 agents this year to date, all experienced agents – and it's because we offer what we think is an irresistible package of sales strategies to help increase their success. Of course, we always provide a full array of training and marketing programs. But in today's market we've developed some pretty innovative ways to help our agents win the day – a very attractive bridge loan program, for example, and home staging/cosmetic repair programs funded by the company that are unbeatable listing tools.
Kris Sheridan: I can see how enticements like that would make powerful recruiting aids. But I have to say, with the strong market we've had in Fargo, we haven't had to alter our recruiting strategies. We stick to the basics – especially with new agents – like full time training, and mentoring and shadowing programs to help them hit the ground running. Diane manages our recruiting program. Would you agree, Diane?
Diane Nordhougen: Yes. We have the largest market share in our area, so experienced agents often come to us. And in the two years since I came in as manager, we've largely stuck with the program Kris had in place: print ads and websites to attract inquiries, and reaching out to past clients who seem to have enjoyed the buying and selling process enough to think about taking it to the next level.
VC: So, you hire past clients?
DN: Yes. In the last two years, 46% of our new hires have been happy past clients. That's as opposed to 21% from agents transferring in, and 36% recruited through the company sphere, such as print and website advertising. And the past clients who have come in have really been very successful.
VC: What about interviewing skills? Is the process different with experienced agents than it is for new agents?
BM: I would say absolutely. We're a big company, more than 800 full-time agents. We have four telemarketers calling experienced agents all the time, inviting them to meet with me personally. We interview 20 candidates every week – perhaps a 20-minute first interview. We send each one home with four CDs and DVDs that explain the special programs I mentioned earlier as well as the specialized training we provide – say in managing short sales, or how to close transactions, or making the leap into commercial real estate. And then we do follow-up – a lot of follow-up. That's key to matching their experience and professionalism with commitment and enthusiasm for what we have to offer.
KS: It's very different, of course, when you are interviewing inexperienced candidates. They come in with a lot of interest, and so the things we look for are time management skills, a passion for ethics and hard work, and a real drive to succeed.
DN: Some of our best new people have been teachers or nurses – caregivers of one kind or another who are detail oriented and nurturing by nature. And of course they have a presence – a sort of body and mind attitude that you pick up on intuitively.
VC: How important is their sphere of influence coming in?
DN: Nice, of course, but not critical in our market. We have a shortage of homes, and kiosks at the malls, and an average selling price of about $165,000. There is no shortage of buyers or sellers where we are. People skills, purpose, a willingness to team and take direction – that's what makes our people successful.
BM: There is no question that a drive to succeed is imperative, regardless of whether your focus is on experienced agents or not. We offer a crash course for newbies and intuition will always play a part in selecting the best people. And selection is absolutely critical. My feeling is that good recruiting solves all problems in this business. Our position is, 'We are opening the door. You have to want to walk through it.'
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- To join with one of my old obsessions - cushions. Once I get these kids back off to school I'm getting out the ancient Bernina and turning those green spots into, you guessed it, more cushions.
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- A little colour and movement in the window.
- I had the best holiday in Perth and one of the loveliest mornings was spent with my blogging friend Bron. If you had told me even two years ago that I would get to meet real life friends through blogging I wouldn't have believed you. We talked and cried over similar experiences with our precious daughters and both felt we could have continued all day long. Bron made this beautiful gift for me. Just love it Bron, thank you. You can read Bron's lovely blog here.
- And I came home to this amazing gift from another beautiful blogging friend Allison which also brought me to tears. It's such a thoughtful surprise and that big brother and little sister with their guardian angel has such meaning to me. Thank you Al! You and I are meeting this year in real life too I just know it! You can read Al's lovely blog here.
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You Might Actually See Derek Sherrod This Week
It's been a long road back for former first-round pick Derek Sherrod. He broke his leg late in the 2011 season and was active for the first time since then last week in the Green Bay Packers loss to the Giants.
He actually played three snaps on the field goal unit, but didn't get any snaps on offense.
That could change this week.
Marshall Newhouse filled in for the injured Don Barclay at right tackle last week and was his usual lackluster self. If Barclay remains out, then the Packers might turn to Sherrod at right tackle, at least part of the time.
"Derek Sherrod had an excellent week of practice [last week]," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said earlier this week. "His padded work on Thursday, I thought he took a huge step. You saw a lot of things that I think he needed to feel and see, and it's on video, and we're able to coach off of it. He hasn't been in training camp, and those type of practices are what he needs, and he'll have another padded practice this week."
The key with Sherrod is getting him up to speed.
He spent the first part of this season on the physically unable to perform list, so he hasn't had the reps the rest of the offensive linemen have. When he finally plays some offense during a game, he'll probably be alternating with Newhouse.
Of course, if Barclay comes back, that could make this all moot.
Monty McMahon is one of the founders of Total Packers. He is probably the most famous graduate of UW-Oshkosh next to Jim Gantner.
I just don't understand Newhouse.
He doesn't use his hands/arms when he blocks. He's got to latch on, between the numbers — that's legal and absolutely necessary. It's like he's afraid to touch the opponent. He's got to hit the guy and knock him off his stride — to get a few more seconds of protection.
How does Campen not correct this? It happens on every single play.
Is Newhouse deaf? Can he not play to the whistle? It's like he gives it a good "one Mississippi" and then says "fuck it — I'm done for this play."
This soap opera has gone on for 2 years. I think IF Sherrod is healthy, it's time to put up or shut up. McCarthy can say he had a good practice all he wants, He has said this before again and again. I look at it like this, if he's not good enough to replace Marshall Newhouse…Lets move on, talk is cheap.


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Kris King accomplished an awful lot in his hockey career considering many probably never figured he would make it very far.
Drafted 80th overall by Washington in 1984, everyone knew there was only one way he was getting into the NHL – by literally fighting his way in. Yet when all was said and done he left the NHL with a reputation not as a goon but as a clean, hard hitting team player.
He was a tough guy with a big heart and a great team attitude. He was a natural leader and that, combined with his rugged play, kept him in the National Hockey League for 13 seasons. He was willing – and able – to do the grunt work along the boards and in the corners. He was absolutely relentless in his pursuit of the puck, or at least the puck carrier. He created a lot of turnovers but never had the hand skills or speed to do much with loose pucks. Still, he was a coach's delight – a reliable bottom six forward who could always be counted on for a big energy shift whenever the team needed a boost.
In addition to being a natural leader on the bench and in the dressing room, he was also a wonderful presence in every community he lived in, donating his time to many charities, especially causes involving children. In 1996 he was recognized by the National Hockey League for his charitable kindness with the King Clancy award.
As great as receiving that award was, that was a tough summer for King. His season ended after blowing out his knee. That would prove to be his last game in Winnipeg as the franchise relocated to Phoenix to become the Coyotes. Although he started out with Detroit and was a Broadway hit with the New York Rangers, he really found a home in blue collar western Canada.
King played in Phoenix for one season before moving on to Toronto and then Chicago. He retired in 2001 and quickly joined the NHL's hockey operations department. Nowadays he has risen to become the department's senior vice president.
Kris King only scored 66 goals and 151 points in 14 NHL seasons. But the key stat for him is the fact that he played in 849 career playoff games. He probably had twice as many bruises for every game played. He was one of hockey's good guys.
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The Giants' long national nightmare is officially over: they've finally found a right-handed hitting outfielder.
Hunter Pence, the 29-year-old outfielder with a career line of .292/.342/.481, comes to the Giants from the Phillies and fills a need the team has had for a while now. He immediately becomes the team's leading home run hitter and should help fortify the middle of the order, especially with Pablo Sandoval out for at least another week.
The cost for Pence was manageable: Nate Schierholtz, minor league catcher Tommy Joseph, and minor league pitcher Seth Rosin. Schierholtz had complained about playing time recently, and in spite of his stellar defense never proved to be more than a 4th outfielder. He should get a chance to start in Philadelphia, but isn't the offensive player Pence has been throughout his career. Joseph will likely be a Major Leaguer one day but the Giants are comfortable with their organizational catching depth and felt he was expendable. He has huge power, but is still probably two years away from the Majors. Rosin is a nondescript pitcher whose claim to fame seems to be his massive size (6'6", 250 lbs).
All in all, a good deal for the Giants in the short term. Pence does provide an offensive upgrade from the Schierholtz/Gregor Blanco platoon, and when Sandoval is healthy the Giants will have their best middle of the order in over a decade. They will lose something defensively with Pence getting the majority of playing time in right, but if he can be adequate there the Giants should be happy. Pence is under team control for another year, too, so this isn't strictly a rental like Carlos Beltran turned out to be.
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Sacramento California is marking a week dedicated to transparent government with a rather cloudy assessment.
A report comparing how state legislatures make their data available online gave California a "D" grade. New York, Texas and Washington were among the states to receive the highest grades, while Massachusetts, Colorado and Nebraska got the lowest.
The Sunlight Foundation report comes during "Sunshine Week," an annual nationwide campaign designed to educate the public about freedom of information. In compiling the "Open Legislative Data Report Card," researchers reviewed state legislative websites and reported struggling with the often inadequate information available to the public.
"Impossibly difficult to navigate sites, information going missing and gnarly PDFs of tabular data have become daily occurrences for those of us working on Open States," said James Turk, an open source coordinator with Sunlight Labs.
The group evaluated states in six categories: completeness, timeliness, ease of access, readability, standards and permanence. States were contacted to ensure that the information was accurate.
Turk said on the group's website that researchers were motivated by persistent questions from the public about where their state ranked and which was the worst. The final breakdown (including Washington, D.C.): 8 As, 11 Bs, 20 Cs, 6 Ds and 6 Fs, he said.
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20 Sep. 2012
6th World Retail Congress kicked off in LondonStarting yesterday and running thru Friday, September 21st, global leaders of the retail industry gather at this year's World Retail Congress in London's Excel Exhibition Center, to share their experiences and insights to debate on new challenges and opportunities regarding the retail industry's future!
The 3-day -packed agenda, will feature over 40 interactive business streams, incisive keynote sessions through to in-depth discussions and executive roundtables in the focused business streams. The wide-ranging topics are dealing with changing consumer behavior, emerging retail shifts towards multichannel retailing, how e-commerce is influencing and re-defining retail today, latest in-store innovations amongst others. Speakers include experts and visionaries, such as Steve Sadove, CEO Saks Inc, Laura Wade-Gery, CEO Executive Director Multichannel Marks & Spencer, Chris Aubrey, Vice President Global Retail Marketing Adidas, John Ryan, Stores Editor Retail Week, Jonathan Ramsden, CFO Abercrombie & Fitch, Roger Wade, Founder Boxpark or Andrew Jennings, CEO Karstadt.
World Retail Congress takes place in London's Excel Exhibition Center
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Leslie Uggams (b. 1943) is an actress and singer who won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for "Hallelujah, Baby!" in 1968.
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During an impromptu coffee break at work, Sandra and I started our frivolous conversation about the hickies on my neck.
Me: Will you stop talking about it already. You have seen it numerous time and you should have been bored by now.
Sandra: I won't stop talking! I don't have any, see.
Me: That's something you got to ask your boyfriend, madam!
Sandra: Ah, I hate you. We are not together anymore, don't you know.
Me: Oh well, you kicked him out. Whose fault is that?
Sandra: One more time you say that, am going to kick you, ass!
I made and elbow gesture and said: Oh yeah?
Sandra gestured to punch my lower abdomen and said: Try it!
Me: If you do that, the bell will ring.
Sandra: The bell will be so damaged that it won't ring.
Me: You must marry me if you damage it.
Sandra: I am not marrying anything that is remotely damaged.
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Want something a little more contemporary, but still maintaining that 70s flair? Have him trick-or-treating Gangnam Style in a Korean Pop Star outfit, outfitting him in a bright blue blazer and cool sunglasses. He'll look better than PSI as he struts from house to house, even when he gets caught up in a spontaneous dance-off. You might get complaints from class, though—he's sure to call everyone "Sexy Lady." If he's more into heavy beats than groovy themes, have him go back to R&B's roots when he dresses up as a Hip Hop Star. He'd made Grandmaster Flash jealous with this cool red vest and cap with dreads. Suit him up and he'll be ready to host his own block party.


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Watch Emmanuel Zidor Sing "I'm Goin' Down" in American Idol 2014 Hollywood Week Finals — February 12, 2014
We've reached the final round of American Idol Hollywood Week, and let's just say the process has been a doozy! Grueling rehearsals, clashing personalities, and mounting illnesses have all taken their toll on the contestants — not to mention the possibility of their dreams coming crashing down around them.
That said, some of the hopefuls seem more than ready to compete for the semi-finals, including 24-year-old Emmanuel Zidor. The singer's had some ups and downs since we first met him back in San Francisco (like that rocky group performance of "Say My Name"), but he's ready to show that he's got what it takes it make it all the way to the end.
For his final solo in Hollywood, Emmanuel takes the stage with a fierce rendition of "I'm Goin' Down" by Mary J. Blige. Even though he kills it with his performance, the nightmare of groups still haunts him. Biting his nails, he makes his way to the judges.
"There are so many people who sing so great and who have the same dream that you do," says J.Lo to a tearful Emmanuel. "It's been heartbreaking all day for us. But I guess the next time I see you, I'll just bring you the pair of shoes."
And with that, Emmanuel has made it through to the Top 30!
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This week's show to see is tonight at The Ottobar.
The lineup: Georgie James (pictured), Gary B and the Notions and The Courtesy Line.
Georgie James, an indie rock duo from Washington, is blowing up right now.
They were just on Late Night With Conan O'Brien, and are signed to Saddle Creek Records.
Gary B has a new album coming out, and the Courtesy line just released a great acoustic EP called The Basement Sessions.
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How Brazil has given Australia's Socceroos a footballing lesson
opinionBeing a football fan in Australia isn't an easy thing. For one there is the time difference with Europe where the big club matches are played meaning a football fan Down Under is a nocturnal beast, but the problems lie much deeper than that.
World Cup losses leave Aussies eyeing Asian Cup
opinionSometimes a big tournament like the World Cup will come along at completely the wrong time for a team, and that's certainly the case with the Socceroos.
Battling Socceroos run out of steam against Spain
opinionAustralia's World Cup adventure came to an end in Curitiba today with a 3-0 defeat to Spain, their third loss in as many games.
Torres and Mata score as Spain win at last
Fernando Torres and Juan Mata score second half goals to help Spain beat Australia/
Spain's Villa leads Australia a merry dance
Spain's David Villa restored some pride with his slick first-half goal in their final World Cup match against Australia.
Why wounded Spain will be Australia's biggest World Cup test so far
opinionIf the Socceroos can replicate the fluid play against the Netherlands, then the green and gold will not be leaving Brazil empty handed.


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Scientific Name: Cacatua goffiniana
Fast Fact:
Like all cockatoos, this bird is crested, which means that it has a group of feathers on its head that it can raise or lower for display.
Goffin's cockatoo is also known as the Tanimbar corella. It is the smallest of the white cockatoos and is very popular in the pet trade.
STATUS: The Goffin's cockatoo is listed as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to habitat destruction (deforestation) and capture for the pet trade.
HABITAT: Goffin's cockatoo is found on several islands of the Tanimbar Archipelago of Indonesia. It has been introduced to the Kai Islands of Indonesia, as well as Singapore and Puerto Rico. These birds live in flocks of up to 100 individuals in the island forests.
DIET: Cockatoos are omnivorous, eating seeds, grain, fruit, nuts, and green vegetation as available. It may also eat insects.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Goffin's is the smallest species of cockatoo, with a body length of 12-13 inches. Males weigh 10.5 oz. and females 8.8 oz. The bird is mostly white with pink lores (the area between the eyes and beak). The feathers of the crest and neck have some pink color at the base, but this is hidden by the outer visible parts of the feather. The underside of the wings and tail has a yellow tinge. The sexes are similar, but the females may have a lighter colored iris. Like all parrots, it has zygodactyl feet, with two toes forward and two toes backward. The feet are quite dexterous, being used for climbing and holding food. The beaks of parrots are strong, enabling them to crack hard nuts that are not available to other birds.
Cockatoo Characteristics
Goffin's live in flocks of 20-100 birds. They form monogamous pairs and are cavity nesters, usually choosing to build in tree holes. The female will lay two to three eggs. Incubation period is 25 to 30 days. About 100 days after hatching, the chicks will be fully feathered and begin exploring outside the nest, but it will be two or three weeks more before they begin to fly. Like all parrots, they produce powder down, a type of feather that breaks down into a powder that the birds use to groom their other feathers. Goffin's cockatoos are popular pets because of their small size. They have friendly, affectionate personalities and like to play, often displaying rather clownish behavior. Like most parrots, they can be loud and destructive if left unsupervised out of their cage. They are very intelligent birds, but are not considered great talkers. All parrots are long-lived; Goffin's can live into their 40s.


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Paisley and Jason met in a bar in NYC at 2 am. In her pre-wedding day notes to me, Paisley explained "Some good things do happen in at a bar after 2 am!" They have since moved to Denver, but chose Maine as their wedding destination from fond memories of celebrating Paisley's father's birthday here each year.
While most couples book me a year or more in advance, Paisley called just three weeks before her wedding! It was a Sunday celebration, and fortunately we were available!
The essential clutch.
Seeing her reflection is usually the moment when the reality of the day sets in for brides!
Paisley cracked me up when she set out her wedding night lingerie on the bed.
Paisley and Jason (by J).
Beautiful moment captured by J.
The men head to the ceremony site (by J).
An overcast day was a perfect backdrop for the white theme.
Paisley catches the eye of Jason (her fiancé) as she makes her way up the aisle.
This was an entertaining little series that happened when Paisley's father stepped on her veil.
Keeping in the theme of white, Paisley conceptualized the decor of the reception. Very unique, whimsical and warm.
I love photographing couples' reactions to the toasts from the side, so that their faces are stacked side-by-side.
Their first dance as husband and wife.
Paisley and Jason, we're so glad you found us and hope you are settling in to your new cozy lifestyle in Colorado. Congratulations!
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To generations of families, Orlando is the city that imagination built. The city's 48 million visitors a year can choose from among a dozen major theme parks, plus hundreds of other Orlando attractions and restaurants.
The number and variety of Orlando theme parks keeps the visitors coming year-round. The parks of Walt Disney World include Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Blizzard Beach, Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Worlds of Discovery parks are SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove. And Universal has two parks Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. But the fun doesn't stop at the park gates. Other things to do in Orlando include golf, shopping, museums, and dining.
Theme park admissions are pricey, so spending wisely is the key to creating an affordable Orlando vacation. When you're researching accommodations, look for Orlando hotel sales, but also consider Orlando vacation rentals. Renting a house, especially with a family or group, can offer better per-person, per-night rates, plus additional benefits such as a kitchen and living areas.
Service from low-cost carriers has grown considerably and created competition, so it's possible to find cheap airfare to Orlando. Airlines serving Orlando International Airport include AirTran, Alaska Airlines, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Midwest, Southwest, Spirit, United, and US Airways. In addition to flights, many airlines also sell Orlando vacation packages that include hotel or car rental.


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Amend, but to what end?
Because of the current immigration crisis, Republicans want to "repeal" a 2008 law that President George W. Bush signed and "want to be on record as not wanting to protect children from ... sex trafficking."
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Says critics called the original GI Bill "welfare."
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I'm thinking about buying an orchid for my west (I think) facing windowsill to grow in the same conditions as my N. sanguinea, and I don't know what to get or where from. I'm a huge paphiopedilum fan, but other suggestions will be welcome. Generally, I'd like something easy.
Thanks, Noah.
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aahh nice! can't wait to get home and try it
Men of War: Assault Squad features a completely new cooperative skirmish game mode with access to five different nations (Russia, Germany, USA, Commonwealth and, for the first time ever in the Men of War series, Japan) as well as increased realism and accessibility.
aahh nice! can't wait to get home and try it
Very nice map, .Prometheus. Look forward to seeing more of your stuff! :)
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ISP Decimator
Just got myself a used ISP Decimator g-string & I'm wondering where the best place to place it in my chain.
Is this the best place to put it? Or does it depend where I'm getting the most noise from?
Also, would the ISP not cut out some of the delays from my CC if placed after?
Guitar > Tuner > TS9 > ISP > Preamp > Effects Out > Carbon Copy > ISP G > Effects In
Guitar > Tuner > ISP IN - ISP Send > Dirt Pedals > ISP Return - ISP OUT > Other pedals.
See if ISP has the manual on their web site. It has that diagram in it.
I have mine as wireless reciever into Isp Guitar in, then Guitar out into all effects, then that into decimator in, then decimator out right into my amp. Can't even tell that my amp is on when I'm not playing.
I suppose you're both using the ISP to reduce pickup noise, then reduce effects noise. I've never had any noise from my effects loop anyway, might be the best option.
Thanks fellas!
Right! Think I've cracked this. If anybody can confirm this is right because the amount of conflicting view online is uncanny.
Guitar > Tuner > ISP In > ISP Send > Overdrive/Distortion/Wah/Whatevz > ISP Return > ISP Out > Amp
It doesn't touch anything in the effects loop. The first input simply recognises the guitar is making a noise & opens the noise gate. The actually part of the chain which cuts the signal is the ISP return/out. Will try it tonight to 100% confirm. #Woot
What amp do you have? With most amps that signal chain you posted would be fine. There are a few ways to have it set up.
If you have a high gain amp that has some preamp hiss to it run it like this:
Guitar - ISP In - ISP Send - Pedals - Amp Input
Amp Effects send - ISP Return - ISP Out - Effects Return
It depends on your amp mostly.
I've got a Valveking which does have a fair amount of pre-amp hiss. It works better with the return/out in the FX loop. Cheers.
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When the original Scribblenauts launched on the Nintendo DS last year, I played it nonstop until I beat it. I played it before and after class. Heck, I even played a little during class. Helping the hero with the rooster hat was fun, and it was most certainly different from other DS games at the time. We gave the game a prestigious score of 8.5 and recommended it to anyone with a DS. Here we are just over a year later, and Super Scribblenauts is already set to continue where its predecessor left off.
So how does the game look just a couple of days before its launch? Pretty awesome, actually. The first Scribblenauts featured over 200 puzzles, most of which were amazing in their design. The game was hampered a bit due to its tedious controls, but Scribblenauts was worth playing nonetheless. This time around, the folks over at 5th Cell have stated that the controls will be improved, which means poor Maxwell won't be led to his untimely death at the bottom of a chasm as often as he did in the first game.
Of course I can't talk about Super Scribblenauts without mentioning the new inclusion of adjectives. The moment I start playing the game I'll definitely try to create some crazy creatures and objects. Spiked objects, furry objects, colorful objects. No one is 100% certain how the adjective system will work, but if it's as awesome as 5th Cell has made it seem, then you can bet countless scribblers will be summoning some really insane creations.
Super Scribblenauts is set for launch on October 12. That means you've got until Tuesday to finish any DS games you're currently playing. Trust me, if Super Scribblenauts is anything like the first game, then you're going to spend all of your time playing it until you get through all of the game's puzzles.
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For my flag, i have a picture of the world with antarctica in the middle, this shows that almost everyone participates in keeping antarctica a clean safe and healthy place. The pole in the middle of antarctica is to represent the south pole. The helicopter in the upper right hand corner is there because using a helicopter is a very good and effecient way to get around in antarctica. The penguins in the lower left hand corner are there because there are many penguins in antarctica. The people on the glacier on the right hand side o f the globe are supposed to be explorers hiking and scaling a glacier. The mountains and glaciers in the backround are there to represent all of the mountains and glaciers in Antarctica.
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MILLEDGEVILLE - Kate Long from Rincon earned a specialist in education degree majoring in special education from Georgia College during the spring commencement ceremonies.
A class of 410 graduates received their diplomas Friday at Effingham County High School's 2014 commencement.
The 2014 South Effingham High School graduating class was 325-strong Saturday night at The Corral.
The Effingham County Extension office recently introduced its 4-H'ers to their newest program, archery.
For anyone who thinks one vote can't make a difference in an election, Beth Helmly begs to differ.
South Effingham High School senior Liam Bendig has lofty goals for college and his career, but he sees it simply as doing what he is supposed to do.
As a varsity wrestler and football player, Effingham County High School senior Cheyenne Hunt is no stranger to athletic competition.
After a successful year in the classroom, first-graders in the Effingham County School System's Reading Recovery program enjoyed an outdoor celebration of the reading progress they made.
Effingham 4-H'ers participated in the Southeast District Junior Conference at the Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island.
The Effingham County School System is now accepting new student registrations for the 2014-15 school year.
CLEMSON, S.C. - Erin Kinsley Hall of Springfield, whose major is health science, has been named to the dean's list at Clemson University for the spring 2014 semester.
Effingham County School System employees are on track to receive their first cost-of-living raise since 2008-09.
The Effingham County School System's scores on the Georgia fifth-grade writing assessment dipped slightly this year from last year, though they remained above the state and regional averages.
Sarah Harden was crowned this year's winner of the annual Miss Effingham County Middle School pageant.
ATHENS - The University of Georgia has announced the names of students who were named Presidential Scholars or achieved the dean's list for spring semester.
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Effingham County High School students navigated their way through the Teen Maze on Wednesday, getting a glimpse at what good decisions' impacts - and the circumstances ...
The fifth annual countywide art show held its reception March 15 at the Effingham College and Career Academy, with hundereds of people inspecting the work ...
It was a colorful Saturday morning at Sand Hill Elementary School as kids and adults took part in the Color Run, with a 1K around ...
Effingham County 4-H'er Rebecca Velasquez, was selected as a member of the inaugural class and one of only seven National 4-H STEM Youth Ambassadors.
TIFTON-President David Bridges will recognize 722 students who qualified for academic honors during Honors Day ceremonies April 6 at 3 p.m. in Gressette ...
ROCHESTER, NY-Rebecca Buchanan of Rincon graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in the fall 2015 semester with a degree in business administration-online executive.
Darius Scott won the Rotary Club speed contest, held Feb. 25 at the New Ebenezer Retreat Center.
The "Cat in the Hat," Maia Elwell, visited The Learning Treehouse during Dr. Seuss Week to read "The Cat in the Hat" to aspiring readers.
Effingham County 4-H members competed at the Southeast District Project Achievement competition, held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton.
The Effingham County Middle School horse evaluation team placed second in the area and fifth in state at the FFA Career Development Event, held at ...
SAVANNAH-Savannah Technical College will join the Georgia Film Academy, as one of four locations in the state partnering with the Academy to develop a ...
Georgia Southern University recently recognized more than 2,800 students for excellence in academics on the fall 2015 dean's list. To be eligible for ...
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Intravenous Pyelogram
What is an intravenous pyelogram?
An intravenous pyelogram is an imaging test used to look at the kidneys and ureters. The ureters are the narrow tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
During the test, the radiologist injects a contrast dye into one of your veins. He or she uses X-ray images to watch the contrast dye as it moves from the kidney into the ureter and then to the bladder.
Dye that moves too slowly or not at all may mean that you have a blockage in the blood flow through a kidney. It may also mean that a kidney is not working as well as it should.
This test is usually one of the first tests ordered when your healthcare provider thinks you may have kidney disease or a urinary tract problem.
X-rays use a small amount of radiation to create images of your bones and internal organs. X-rays are most often used to detect bone or joint problems, or to check the heart and lungs. An intravenous pyelogram is one type of X-ray.
This test may be done at the same time as a CT scan of the kidneys (nephrotomography). The CT scan also uses contrast dye. But it makes images that show layers or "slices" of the kidney.
Today CT and MRI scans and ultrasound are often used instead of an intravenous pyelogram.
Why might I need an intravenous pyelogram?
An intravenous pyelogram can show your healthcare provider the size, shape, and structure of your kidneys, ureters, and bladder. You may need this test if your provider suspects that you have:
- Kidney disease
- Ureter or bladder stones
- Enlarged prostate
- Trauma or injury to the urinary tract
- Tumors
Your provider may also use this test to find the cause of flank pain or pain spasms in the kidney area.
A CT scan of the kidneys can help make a more accurate diagnosis of kidney tumors or kidney problems caused by trauma.
Your healthcare provider may have other reasons to recommend an antegrade pyelogram.
What are the risks of an intravenous pyelogram?
You may want to ask your healthcare provider about the amount of radiation used during the test. Also ask about the risks as they apply to you.
Consider writing down all X-rays you get, including past scans and X-rays for other health reasons. Show this list to your provider. The risks of radiation exposure may be tied to the number of X-rays you have and the X-ray treatments you have over time.
Tell your healthcare provider if you:
- Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Radiation exposure during pregnancy may lead to birth defects.
- Are allergic to or sensitive to any medicines, contrast dye, or iodine. Because contrast dye is used, there is a risk for allergic reaction to the dye.
- Have kidney failure or other kidney problems. In some cases the contrast dye can cause kidney failure. You are at higher risk for this if you take certain diabetes medicines.
Possible complications of this test also include problems urinating and urinary tract infections.
You may have other risks depending on your specific health condition. Be sure to talk with your provider about any concerns you have before the procedure.
Certain things can make this test less accurate. These include:
- You have feces or gas in your colon
- You have poor blood flow to the kidneys
- You have barium in your intestines from a recent barium test
How do I get ready for an intravenous pyelogram?
- Your healthcare provider will explain the procedure to you. Ask him or her any questions you have about the procedure.
- You may be asked to sign a consent form that gives permission to do the procedure. Read the form carefully and ask questions if anything is not clear.
- You'll be asked to not eat or drink liquids (fast) before the procedure. Your health care provider will tell you how long to fast. It might be several hours or overnight.
- Tell your provider if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
- Tell your healthcare provider if you are allergic to contrast dye or iodine.
- Tell your healthcare provider if you are sensitive to or are allergic to any medicines, latex, tape, or anesthetic drugs (local and general).
- Tell your provider about all medicines you are taking. This includes prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and herbal supplements. If you have diabetes and take metformin, you may need to stop taking this medicine.
- Tell your healthcare provider if you have had a bleeding disorder. Also tell your provider if you are taking blood-thinning medicine (anticoagulant), aspirin, or other medicines that affect blood clotting. You may need to stop these medications before the test.
- You need to take a laxative the night before the test and have a cleansing enema or suppository a few hours before the test.
- You may need to have a blood test to see how well your kidneys will react to the contrast dye.
- Follow any other instructions your provider gives you to get ready.
What happens during an intravenous pyelogram?
You may have an intravenous pyelogram as an outpatient or as part of your stay in a hospital. The way the test is done may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare provider's practices.
Generally, an IVP follows this process:
- You will be asked to remove any clothing, jewelry, or other objects that may get in the way of the test.
- You may be asked to remove clothing. If so, you will be given a gown to wear.
- An intravenous (IV) line will be inserted in your hand or arm.
- You will be asked to lie face up on an X-ray table.
- The radiologist will take an X-ray of your kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
- The radiologist will inject the contrast dye into the IV. You may feel a flushing sensation, a salty or metallic taste in your mouth, a brief headache, itching, or nausea or vomiting. These effects usually last for a few moments.
- The radiologist will take a series of X-rays as the dye travels through the kidneys and urinary tract. This usually lasts about 30 minutes. You may be asked to change positions while the X-rays are taken.
- You will be asked to empty your bladder. You may be given a bedpan or urinal. Or you may be allowed to use the restroom.
- After you have emptied your bladder, the radiologist will take a final X-ray to see how much contrast dye remains in the bladder.
What happens after an intravenous pyelogram?
You do not need any special care after an intravenous pyelogram. You may go back to your usual diet and activities, unless your healthcare provider tells you differently.
You should keep track of how much fluid you are drinking and how urine you pass over the next day (24 hours). You may be told to drink more fluids to help flush the contrast dye from your body.
Call your healthcare provider right away if any of these occur:
- Fever or chills
- Redness, swelling, or bleeding or other drainage from the IV site
- Blood in your urine
- Nausea, itching, or sneezing
Your healthcare provider may give you other instructions, depending on your situation.
Next stepsBefore you agree to the test or the procedure make sure you know:
- The name of the test or procedure
- The reason you are having the test or procedure
- The risks and benefits of the test or procedure
- When and where you are to have the test or procedure and who will do it
- When and how will you get the results
- How much will you have to pay for the test or procedure


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Broad-based insurance tax considered as an alternative
Meanwhile, the state has been using other sources to supplement Cal Fire's budget for prevention activities and other programs. Despite those revenues, Cal Fire's number of inspections dropped by more than 58,000 statewide, to 106,382 in fiscal year 2011-12 from 164,528 in 2010-11.
Cal Fire officials explain the drop-off by noting that it also lost funding for a number of firefighters who did inspection work when idle. Another $1.6 million that was used for dedicated defensible space inspectors was also cut from the budget in 2011-12.
To step up the program, Cal Fire's proposed 2013-14 budget would set aside $11 million of the fee revenue to create 65 new positions. Of those, 23 seasonal forestry aide positions would be added to conduct the inspections.
To make their case more appealing, Cal Fire has proposed giving military veterans priority for the jobs.
"We are especially excited about this proposal because we've been working with our partners at the California Department of Veterans Affairs and the California National Guard to provide job opportunities for returning veterans, and we are looking at these specific positions as part of that process," said Dale Hutchinson, Cal Fire's Southern Region chief.
Repealing the fee would certainly be cheered by George and Mary Lou Stewart, who received a bill despite having just lost their home of 60 years in the fall 2012 Shockey Fire in Boulevard in east San Diego County.
"I couldn't believe my eyes," Mary Lou Stewart said, recalling opening the bill. "I don't have a structure left, I don't have any habitat left. Everything is gone."
The Stewarts — she is 81, he is 88 and a Marine veteran — now live in a mobile home that replaced their residences on eight acres along Tierra Del Sol Drive.
Their only comfort are the U.S. and Marine flags still flying in front. "You can never express in words what a beautiful sight they were when we came around the corner and saw those beautiful flags. There wasn't one burnt spot on either of them," she said.


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UNITED STATES—This is something that has bugged me for years. I could never understand why the government would set a standard on what the federal minimum wage could be for someone working. In what world, do we live in where we can actually say if you make $7.25 an hour that is a sufficient amount of money to support yourself? I want to send a clear message to Congress; it's not!
Someone earning $7.25 an hour working 40 hours a week has a gross pay of $290 for one week of work. In a month, they would earn $1160. In a year, that person would earn $13,920. Please be aware that all of the amounts I am reporting are before taxes are taken out. After taxes, that person could perhaps have a net pay of about $9,000-$10,000 a year, maybe less depending on the state they live in. Now, let's factor in expenses. Groceries alone would be an expense of $150 a month for one person. Now if you're talking about a family of three or four, you would have to double that amount. You're looking at about $2,500 a year in food.
Gas and electric bills vary depending on the region you live in. In some states, more electricity is used compared to gas, in others there is a balance between the two based on the times of year. An average person might spend $200-$300 a month on both utilities. In a year, that's about $2,500. So far half of your income is gone. We still have transportation because you have to get to work. Whether it's public transportation or putting gas in your car, you might be spending $40 a week for that expense. In a year, you might be spending almost $1,700 on transportation costs.
For anyone in Congress who states the minimum wage has to be set at this degree for small businesses to thrive, ask yourself the question, "Could you survive living off of the minimum wage for one year?" I can almost guarantee no one and I mean no one in Congress could make it. And for the small businesses, they are still able to live a sustainable lifestyle just by paying their employees a little bit more. There is enough to go around for everyone. It sometimes feels like the rich keep getting richer and the poor, well, they seem to go nowhere. And it's not all stemming from education.
I know people who have graduated from major universities with degrees and all they can find is minimum wage paying jobs to start. What's the point of going to college if you can't find a reasonable paying job upon completion? It's a defeating purpose for so many who have been "promised" by some if you have a degree you will make big bucks and it's not always the case. The playing field has to be even for everyone if we want to ensure success for all those who work so hard for it.
Just imagine how much crime is likely to decrease if people were earning a reasonable income. Or the fact that so many people would be able to invest more money into the economy as they would have the extra cash to spend vs. making a choice between food or paying the electric bill.
If we had all working citizens earning at least $35,000-$40,000 a year things could be so much better for children whose parents sometimes just don't have enough food for everyone. The debate regarding the minimum wage is one that will be an uphill battle. For anyone out there who thinks it should not be raised, ask yourself the question that I posed in this piece. Could your survive making only $7.25 an hour without any assistance? I can guarantee almost 100% the answer to that question is NO.
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