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|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
In Phillips County, 42 percent of parents who are eligible for Medicaid are not yet enrolled, according to the Colorado Health Institute's most recent figures. Among children eligible for Medicaid or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), 27 percent of kids are not enrolled. Unfortunately, these relatives, friends and neighbors of ours may never be able to gain this health coverage if some policy makers in Washington get their way in the negotiations over the "fiscal cliff."
There is discussion in D.C. of scaling back or eliminating the Medicaid provider assessment program—also known as the provider fee—in which Colorado has participated since passing bipartisan legislation in 2009. The program assesses Colorado hospitals and the resulting funds receive a federal match that has enabled 66,000 more Coloradans to enroll in Medicaid—without costing Colorado taxpayers or the state's General Fund a penny.
The program has also made it more financially sustainable for hospitals to continue to provide cost-effective care to our most vulnerable citizens, at a time when providers nationwide have begun refusing to accept Medicaid patients due to chronic underpayment.
In Holyoke, the provider fee has helped us mitigate operating losses and continue to provide services to our community. Without our facilities, patients would have to travel many more miles to receive inpatient medical care.
Reducing the provider fee at the federal level would put even more pressure on Colorado's fragile state budget and could jeopardize access to health care for many Coloradans. Additionally, a new analysis by the American Hospital Association (AHA) finds that without the provider fee in place, those with private insurance will pick up even more of the tab—private plan premiums would rise as much as 5.5 percent in Colorado, or as much as $822 in additional premiums for a family policy. Burdening business owners and their employees with such markedly increased costs would cause significant damage to our state's economic recovery.
A recent national AHA poll found that 69 percent of Americans reject the idea of cutting reimbursements to hospitals for the services they provide Medicaid and Medicare patients. Yet that's exactly what is being proposed as one way out of the fiscal mess in Washington. Provider fee cuts are just another name for Medicaid cuts—and such action would harm tens of thousands of Coloradans (especially children, the poor and the disabled) who rely upon this vital program, and it would cost us all more money in the long run.
At Melissa Memorial Hospital, we take great pride in being able to provide efficient, quality care in your own backyard. Scaling back or eliminating the provider fee program would put a substantial new financial burden on all of us—our hospital, our physicians, our privately insured patients and our community. The fiscal cliff in Washington should not be averted by creating new financial hardships here in Phillips County. I ask the Colorado congressional delegation and Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet to continue to support the successful and important provider fee program.
John Ayoub
Holyoke Enterprise December 27, 2012


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Paint Spray Gun - How To Pick A Paint GunWritten by Douglas Glad on November 7, 2005 Buy all the gun you need and still have money left for glittery paint when you knowRattle-can primer is the easy way out. Sure it hides the engine-oil blow-by and road detritus, but you have to admit, the guy with the smooth colored fenders is the guy who
And that's exactly what we planned to do. But we needed tools for the job, like paint guns, compressors, mixing buckets, and stuff. It turns out that all these things are related, so it's important to know a little about what you're talking about to get it right. We ended up with three guns that were completely different but each useful in its own way. We primed them up and shot them to see how they work and picked up some useful info on the way. But first, here is a little background.
HVLP vs. High-Pressure Guns
Right up front we narrowed our paint-gun choices to the high-volume low-pressure (HVLP) guns used for automotive paints. They use low-pressure compressed air (about 10 psi at the head) to get up to 65 percent of the paint onto the surface. This is called transfer efficiency (TE). Early high-pressure guns bounced the paint or simply blew it into the air and could be rated as low as 25 percent TE, meaning 75 percent of the paint was ending up somewhere other than on the car. At $42 a pint, you want the higher TE rating the HVLP delivers.
Nozzles And Feeds
There are a lot of painter preferences when it comes to guns. We had to dig deep to find the general rules regarding nozzle sizes, the types of feeds the guns use, and whether or not to buy a gun that costs more than $500.
Nozzle size is easy. In general, the heavier the paint, the larger the nozzle needs to be. For example, if you plan on shooting primer, use a gun that advertises a 1.8mm-or-larger nozzle. The range is 1.0 mm to 2.2 mm in theory, but we rarely hear painters speak of anything outside 1.2 to 2.0 mm unless they're using specialized paints. The lower end of the scale is for thinner materials like single-stage paints, metallics, and pearls. The smaller tip is finer and gives you a good dispersion of the particles and can be used for clearcoats as well. There might be a problem using a fine tip for both types of paint, so listen to the paint guy when you buy.
There are two kinds of feeds: the gravity feed and the siphon feed. This area is loaded with old-man theory and prejudice on which is better. We eked out a little real science that says the gravity feed uses less energy (air pressure) to deliver the same amount of paint, because it does not have to draw fluid and therefore is more efficient. They also use every drop of paint. Gravity guns can be more expensive but are helpful for painting in tight spaces where a hanging feed cup can whack your freshly painted surface. Also, gravity guns usually have a clear or semitransparent cup so you know when you are running low instead of risking a paint-flow interruption.
Siphon guns are tough (ours was metal instead of plastic), usually cheaper, and you can set them down anywhere. We also noticed the siphon feed cups were usually larger and carried more paint. You decide.
And then there is price. The more you spend, the better the machining and interchangeability in the fluid-nozzle components and the better the atomization and flow. There are good all-around guns that have a single tip in the 1.7-1.8mm range that can be used to spray primer and a single or dual-stage paint job if cleaned and cared for. There are also kits that include two guns as a set with an extra nozzle to cover larger jobs and heavier paints with a smaller detail gun to hit under the hood, the wheels, and the doorjams. Detail work, custom paints, and a shop that uses high volumes of paints are going to require an expensive gun in the $500-$600 range. These guns are designed to use higher head pressures for better atomization and particle distribution while still keeping the TE up. Regardless, when we spoke to local painters, they were still impressed by the abilities of the $100 guns. The best way to decide is to ask the person who sold you the paint or a few reputable painters for their recommendations.
Air Compressors
For once, more horsepower isn't always better. In the case of air compressors and paint guns, you need volume and pressure instead. Paint guns are rated by the number of cfm delivered at a certain psi. For example, our Craftsman gun has an air-compressor requirement of 8.6 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) at 40 psi. That means the compressor you pick must be able to produce that volume at that pressure consistently while you are using the gun. The rule of thumb we've repeatedly encountered is the compressor must produce 1.5 times the cfm that the gun requires at a given pressure (in this case, 12.9 scfm at 40 psi). Craftsman recommended its 7hp 60-gallon compressor that can deliver at least 12.4 scfm at 40 psi and 10.2 scfm at 90 psi with a maximum pressure of 150 psi. A compressor like this will cost around $500. The average $299 compressor is going to have trouble keeping up, forcing you to wait for the pressure to come back while parts of the paint dry. Not good.
Another hidden cost is the filter and regulator. Both are needed to keep debris out of the paint, and since our compressor can deliver over 100 psi of unregulated air, the regulator is mandatory to keep the inlet pressure below the required psi. Ask the paint-gun manufacturer about the recommended compressors, filters, and regulators required to run the gun before you buy it.
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Hey, we're learning so we used the Rambler wheels to test-fire the guns. Proper procedure is to keep the gun level, about 6-12 inches from the surface at a 90-degree angle. The tricky part is learning to let go of the trigger before the end of the stroke.New guns require that you run solvent through them before painting. Mineral spirits work, but we used gun and equipment cleaner we bought at the paint store for $10.50.We did not have an inline filter between the compressor and the gun so we picked up a cheapie water filter for five bucks. Permanent oil and water filter combos are available to plumb inline but can cost up to $100. The plastic one we bought should be thrown away after five uses.The Car Craft compressor is massive enough to handle the paint guns in this story so we dialed in the proper pressure. A good rule of thumb is inlet pressures of no more than 35 psi for lacquer and 43 psi for enamel.Ouch! The paint takes a bite out of the budget. The pint of Chroma One Acrylic Urethane, the activator, and the solvent hit us for another $99. Don't forget the mixing cup and stir sticks.You can adjust the spray down to a circle for small areas or a wide fan for large ones. The most important aspect is to overlap the lines about 50 percent and keep moving.Some painters adjust the fluid flow knob to WOT and use the trigger to modulate paint flow. We found that seating the knob then turning it out two turns then flooring the trigger works best for the untrained trigger-finger.A quickie prep job with 600-grit sandpaper worked for painting the wheels. Make sure you have an enclosed, well-ventilated area to spray; the dust will find its way onto everything.The first gun we tried was the $99 Craftsman Heavy Duty High Performance gun, a durable suction-feed multipurpose unit with a huge nozzle slightly larger than 2.0 mm. This thing sprayed a lot of paint-excellent for fogging a big car with primer. For this job, the siphon-feed cup was handy as a platform to set the gun down.
The next two guns were in the $99 DeVilbiss Paint Gun Starter Kit from Eastwood. The kit's large HVLP gravity spray gun comes with two tips: 1.3 mm for topcoats and 1.8 mm for heavier stuff. We had to experiment with the fluid-control knob to achieve the coverage of the Craftsman gun, but overall it performed similarly. It also included cleaning tools and a case.Our favorite was the touch-up or jam gun also included in the Eastwood kit. It's really not big enough to do anything larger than about 20 inches (like wheels). We liked the compact size and ease of use. This gun would be perfect for the engine compartment and maybe even suspension or interior pieces.

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- Population - The projected population in 2100, in billions (109).
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The IPCC divides their scenarios into 4 "storylines": A1, A2, B1, and B2. Each scenario is assumed to represent a plausible course of development of the world during this century, with the different scenarios marking different possible ways in which economic, political, social and environmental progress will be made within and across the various regions of the world. For the purpose of creating emissions scenarios as a result of this development, the IPCC assumes that no intentional action is taken in response to global warming. In this sense, each scenarios represents a vision of the world that might occur if global warming were not a factor; however, the B1 and B2 scenarios do presume a more environmentally aware world with an increased concern for sustainable development.
"The A1 storyline is a case of rapid and successful economic development, in which ... current distinctions between 'poor' and 'rich' countries eventually dissolve. The primary dynamics are:
- Strong commitment to market-based solutions.
- High savings and commitment to education at the household level.
- High rates of investment and innovation in education, technology, and institutions at the national and international levels.
- International mobility of people, ideas, and technology."
- A1B is characterized by "'balanced' progress across all resources and technologies from energy supply to end use, as well as 'balanced' land-use changes".
- A1T is characterized by "a 'non-fossil' future, with rapid development of solar and nuclear technologies on the supply side and mini-turbines and fuel cells used in energy end-use applications."
- A1FI is characterized by aggressive exploitation of fossil fuel resources, combined with the development of pollution controls and technologies to eliminate pollution not associated with greenhouse gases.
"The A2 scenario family represents a differentiated world. ... Economic growth is uneven and the income gap between now-industrialized and developing parts of the world does not narrow... People, ideas, and capital are less mobile so that technology diffuses more slowly than in the other scenario families. International disparities in productivity, and hence income per capita, are largely maintained or increased in absolute terms. With the emphasis on family and community life, fertility rates decline relatively slowly, which makes the A2 population the largest among the storylines."
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"Governing Innovation"
Book Chapter, The New Harvest: Agricultural Innovation in Africa, pages 166-203
January 2011
Author: Calestous Juma, Professor of the Practice of International Development; Director, Science, Technology, and Globalization Project; Principal Investigator, Agricultural Innovation in Africa
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: Agricultural Innovation in Africa; Science, Technology, and Globalization; Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Other Chapters in The New Harvest: Agricultural Innovation in Africa:
- Introduction
- The Growing Economy
- Advances in Science, Technology, and Engineering
- Agricultural Innovation Systems
- Enabling Infrastructure
- Human Capacity
- Entrepreneurship
- Conclusions and the Way Ahead
African countries are increasingly focusing on promoting regional economic integration as a way to stimulate economic growth and expand local markets. Considerable progress has been made in expanding regional trade through regional bodies such as the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC). There are six other such Regional Economic Communities (RECs) that are recognized by the African Union as building blocks for pan-African economic integration. So far, regional cooperation in agriculture is in its infancy and major challenges lie ahead. This chapter will explore the prospects of using regional bodies as agents of agricultural innovation through measures such as regional specialization. The chapter will examine ways to strengthen the role of the RECs in promoting innovation. It adopts the view that effective regional integration is a learning process that involves continuous institutional adaptation.
Through extensive examples of initiatives at the national or cross-border levels, this chapter provides cases for regional collaboration or scaling up national programs to regional programs. Africa's RECs have convening powers that position them as valuable vehicles. That is, they convene meetings of political leaders at the highest level, and these leaders take decisions that are binding on the member states; the member states then regularly report on their performance regarding these decisions. Such meetings provide good platforms for sharing information and best practices. Africa's RECs have established and continue to designate centers of excellence in various areas. COMESA, for instance, has established reference laboratories for animal and plant research in Kenya and Zambia. Designation of centers of excellence for specific aspects of agricultural research will greatly assist specialization within the RECs and put to common use the knowledge from the expertise identified in the region....
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That Black prisoners have emerged as spokespeople for, and theorists of, a different kind of freedom shows that the tragedy of imprisonment is neither preordained nor permanent.
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Information Literacy in Sociology
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Accrediting Agencies & Professional Associations
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American Sociological Association http://www.asanet.org/ (accessed March 1, 2012).
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Atkinson, Maxine.P., Ronald F. Czaja, M.P., & Zachary B. Brewster. 2006. Integrating sociological research into large introductory courses: Learning content and increasing quantitative literacy. Teaching Sociology 34(1): 54-64.
Caravello, Patti S. 2006. Research skills for anthropology and sociology students. Anthropology News 47(9): 22.
Dodgen, Lynda, Sarah Naper, Olia Palmer & Adrian Rapp. 2003. Not so SILI: Sociology information literacy infusion as the focus of faculty and librarian collaboration. Community and Junior College Libraries 11(4): 27-33.
Doyle, Tony & John L. Hammond. 2006. Net cred: evaluating the Internet as a research source. Reference Services Review 34(1): 5-70.
Howery, Carla B. & Havidan Rodriguez. 2006. Integrating data analysis (IDA): Working with sociology departments to address the quantitative literacy gap. Teaching Sociology 34(1): 23-38.
Jenkins, Richard. 1995. Social skills, social-research skills, sociological skills – teaching reflexivity. Teaching Sociology 23(1): 16-27.
Kain, Edward L. 1999. Building the sociological imagination through a cumulative curriculum: Professional socialization in sociology. Teaching Sociology 27(1): 1-16.
McGuinness, Claire. 2006. What faculty think--Exploring the barriers to information literacy development in undergraduate education. Journal of Academic Librarianship 32(6): 573-582.
Procter, Lesley. 2006. Supporting legitimate peripheral participation: Challenges for teaching and learning in a first year sociology course. International Review of Modern Sociology 32(1): 75-101.
Proctor, Lesley, Richard Wartho, & Megan Anderson. 2005. Embedding information literacy in the sociology program at the University of Otago. Australian Academic & Research Libraries 36(4): 153-168.
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Dear Mr. Santino,
Don't lie about your record on the outfall pipe. If you only decided you were against it once most of Bay Park was covered in raw sewage after Hurricane Sandy, be honest about it. From the March 2008 Herald, Mr. Santino said: "Rather than shutting down the plants in Lawrence and Cedarhurst, and spending, by some estimates, $15 million to build a pipe ... that money can be used to rebuild a plant in Lawrence and Cedarhurst."
The fact of the matter is that Santino obstructed the outfall pipe's construction for as long as he could, because he felt the $15 million was better spent on patronage jobs in Lawrence and Cedarhurst than on protecting the residents of Bay Park from unspeakable filth. Now that the direct consequence of his actions has been felt, he would like to rewrite history and pretend he was an advocate of the outfall pipe all along. This dishonesty cannot go unrecognized.
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The Calvin Energy Recovery Fund has retrofitted North Hall with new lighting that will save the college thousands.
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With a recitation of Luke 2, freshman theater major Jon DeVries reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.
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Coop's Column
Calvin College chaplain emeritus Dale Cooper is taking his ministry online.
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CTC performs The Mystery of Edwin Drood
In this musical adaptation of Dickens' unfinished mystery, the audience chooses the outcome.
November 01, 2012 | Myrna Anderson
David: A Play with Psalms
A play pulled straight from the Bible highlights some of the anti-heroic episodes in the life of the biblical king.
January 11, 2012 | Myrna Anderson
English students at home in their department
The English department uses soup suppers, retreats, snowball fights and one book to build community.
November 08, 2012 | Amanda Greenhoe
Faculty Profile: John Witvliet
"It is impossible for him to do anything mediocre-ly," said Calvin chaplain emeritus and friend Dale Cooper.
July 07, 2008 | Katie Landan , Phil de Haan , de Haan
German prof receives national award for excellence in cultural teaching
Pennylyn Dykstra-Pruim recently received the prestigious Nelson Brooks Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Culture.
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Hamlet: playing with tragedy
Calvin Theatre Company is helping Shakespeare's moody Dane to discover the "concept of play."
April 07, 2011 | Andrew Steiner
January Series 2009: Church and state in Calvinist Geneva
Law and liberty. Church and state. These are the things held in a constant balancing act in John Calvin's Geneva, said John Witte, Jr. in his lecture that opened the 22nd -annual January Series this week.
January 08, 2009 | Allison Graff
John Calvin at 502
Read English professor James Vanden Bosch's speech—and a short Vanden Bosch Q&A—for John Calvin's 502nd birthday.
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Making his grand entrance atop a green John Deere tractor, chaplain emeritus Dale Cooper took on the role of John Calvin at his 504th birthday party.
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Calvin College ranks second in the State of Michigan and 90th overall according to StateUniversity.com, which ranks the top 2,000 U.S. colleges and universities.
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The plays in "Sunday Go to Meetin'" are student acted and student directed.
November 23, 2011 | Andrew Steiner
Telephone Town Hall
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The Beat Hope Challenge
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The Book of the Dun Cow
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Becoming infested with head lice is not the result of uncleanliness. Even daily washing cannot prevent the invasion of these pests. Head lice spread quickly, so early detection is critical to timely eradication.
Head lice are small parasites that feed on human blood. Typically, they inhabit the scalp and hair of humans in search of nourishment and a safe place to exist. Head lice do not feed on animal blood, and so, they do not infest them. These parasites are small, soft, and flat – about the size of a small sesame seed when fully grown. They are typically gray, white, or light tan in color, but they often become reddish in color once they begin feasting on human blood.
Infestation with head lice is not specific to a certain age or gender. It can affect people of all ages and within all socioeconomic classes. The medical term used to refer to head lice infestation is pediculosis. It is also used to refer to all types of lice infestation.
Head lice spreads from one individual to another through direct contact with an individual who has already been infested with this parasite or with their personal possessions. This includes hair-care items (brushes, combs, barrettes, curlers, hair accessories), head gear (ear phones, bike helmets, sports helmets), clothing (hats, scarves, sweaters), and bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows, stuffed animals).
While avoidance is the best option when dealing with head lice, it isn't always possible. No one actually tries to get head lice, it simply occurs due to unfortunate circumstances. However, certain practices can help you and your family to avoid a battle with this parasite. Keeping all of your personal possessions (hair accessories, headgear, and clothing) out of public closets or coat areas is one of the primary methods of avoiding contact with infested items. Since this is not always practical, place your scarf, gloves, and hat in your coat pocket or sleeve to limit direct contact with the possessions of others. Teach your children to do the same.
A comprehensive approach is needed in order to fully eliminate this pest and prevent re-infestation. All strategies should be implemented at the same time. Every item that has touched the head of the infected individual needs to be properly treated.
Vacuum the entire indoor area and discard the bag and its contents in a sealed plastic bag. Use the following strategies on items that are washable: boil them for 10 to 15 minutes in water, soak them in a solution of two cups of hot water with one teaspoon of ammonia or undiluted isopropyl alcohol for a full twenty minutes. All bedding and clothing should be laundered with extremely hot water. Items that cannot be washed should be placed in a plastic bag that is sealed shut for a minimum of 14 days.
Insecticidal treatments should only be used on individuals with confirmed infestation. Since the nits are not killed by these chemicals, the hair and scalp should be thoroughly combed using a nit (egg) comb. Such treatment products are called pediculicide. Many of these are available without a prescription. These solutions are available in shampoos, sprays, and rinses. Some of the most commonly known names include: RID®, Clear®, LICEX®, Nix®, and R & C® lice Treatments. A treatment for head lice that requires a prescription is Ovide®.
One of the more common home remedies for eliminating head lice is to create a suffocation mask using olive oil or a vegetable oil based product. Simply coat the hair and scalp with the mask and cover it with a plastic shower cap for several hours. Rinse with warm water.
Henna treatments have also been shown to kill lice. While traditionally henna has been used to add color to hair, a colorless variety is available which can help minimize lice while also adding shine to the hair. A paste made from henna can be applied to the hair and scalp for several hours in order to suffocate the adult lice and clear up any bacterial infection. This process needs to be repeated up to a full week once to three times a day
Other suggestions include treating the hair/scalp with a mixture of a half-cup of olive oil with 1 ounce of tea tree oil and allowing it to soak in for at least a half hour before rinsing the hair with warm water and combing the eggs and lice out. This method should be repeated three times a day for a minimum of one week. The same process can be followed using Eucalyptus oil in place of the tea tree oil. To prevent re-infestation, simply add a few drops of tea tree oil to your regular shampoo or choose a product that already contains tea tree oil.
Less expensive home remedies include coating the hair with mayonnaise to create a suffocation mask, coating the hair with baby oil to slow down the lice, making them easier to capture with the comb. Hair conditioners are also recommended for this purpose.


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While most communities here in the east are getting back on the power grid, there are a few pockets that are still waiting. We spoke to a family in Kinston who waited seven days for the lights to come back on.
Corey Lawson came from Georgia to help his parents out once he got the call.
"I immediately packed everything to come help her get the tree out of her roof," said Lawson.
The tree was chopped off the roof Friday and a power crew was working around the mess of power lines trying to get the Lawson family back on the grid.
"Day seven. No lights, no hot water, it's just been frustrating, no air conditioning. No... you know. It's been ridiculous," said Lawson.
It's easy to understand why it took time to restore power. Lines are still trapped all around the Emma Webb Park community in Kinston. While trees are pulling at lines, neighbors like Lawson are pulling together day after day.
"My neighbor next door- she's 80 years old. She can't clean her own yard. My neighbor here, she has 5 kids with asthma, so I had to get a generator to make sure that they was, you know, the kids were- it got hot," said Lawson.
With no air conditioning, the heat has been on for these crews to get things moving quickly. They're hailed as heroes when they can. If not, a neighborhood will once again be left in the dark for another night.
The City of Kinston says power was restored to the Emma Webb Park community Friday, and as of Friday afternoon, the city had about 200 homes without power.


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Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - Damian Lillard poured in 24 points and keyed
a furious Portland comeback that lifted the Trail Blazers to a 118-112
overtime win over the slumping Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Fourteen of Lillard's scoring total came during the fourth quarter or
overtime, and the talented rookie netted eight points as part of a 23-5 run
that enabled the Blazers to overcome an 18-point deficit with five minutes
left in regulation and force extra time. The young guard added nine assists in
the improbable rally. LaMarcus Aldridge racked up 25 points and 13 rebounds
and Nicolas Batum finished with 17 points and 13 boards for Portland, which
also received 19 points from Wesley Matthews in its second straight victory
after opening its current road trip with four losses. The Bobcats have now
dropped four in a row following a surprising 7-5 start to the season, and
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Final Score: Detroit 89, Cleveland 79
Auburn Hills, MI (Sports Network) - Brandon Knight had 17 points, five
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The channel's website has previews of the cute little dogs that will be starring in Puppy Bowl 10. There's even a link for the Puppy Bowl Hall of Fame.


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Foreigners Flock to Thunder Valley Casino
Foreigner, everyone's "Juke Box Hero," performed to a sold-out crowd at Thunder Valley Casino Resort Friday night.
But was it really Foreigner, or just another cover band?
Foreigner was originally formed in 1976 by veteran English musicians Mick Jones and Ian McDonald, along with American vocalist Lou Gramm. In 1980 McDonald left the band, leaving Jones and Gramm as the only original members. 1990 saw the departure of Gramm, only to rejoin the group a couple of years later.
With Gramm's on-again, off-again relationship, coupled with health issues, a joint decision was made and Gramm made his final departure. This paved the way for their current lead singer, Kelly Hansen, who joined the group in 2004.
With Gramm's sound and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler looks, Hansen has breathed new life into Foreigner, especially with the likes of Jeff Pilson (bass), Mark Schulman (plays some killer drums), Bruce Watson (lead guitar), Ollie Marland (keyboards), and Tom Gimbel (keyboards, guitar, sax).
Hold up! What happened to the only founding member Mick Jones? Jones has been having health issues and rarely plays with the band, although he has been known to show up to a show or two. Watson was brought on board to fill in for Jones.
With no original band members, can this really be Foreigner, or is it simply a well put together cover band?
If you ask any of the 4,500 plus fans in attendance at Friday's concert at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, you will get a resounding answer "" "This is Foreigner!"
As soon as the band struck the first few notes of "Double Vision," the crowd was on their feet, as Hansen ran onstage. Following up with "Head Games," Hansen continued his high energy performance as Watson and Pilson joined in, jamming with one another as well as Hansen.
As they started "Cold as Ice," the crowd brought it up a notch as did Hansen. The 51 year old Hansen, who has been known to climb stage scaffolding, rocketed off the stage, jumped the pit wall, and headed out into a sea of waiting foreigners. Most of the fans he passed had their hand up to give him a high-five, while others scrambled for their cameras.
Towards the end of the show and halfway through "I Want to Know What Love Is," some members of the Roseville Area High School Choir came out on stage singing the chorus, as Hansen mingled with the choir and then headed back out into the crowd.
During the show fans could purchase Foreigner's new CD, or DVD, Rockin at the Ryman from the Roseville choir, in addition to their purchase each fan received a ticket for a chance to win an autographed guitar signed by all the band members. Ryan Spencer who is a huge Foreigner fan, as well as a 96.9 The Eagle fan, ended up with the guitar.
This has been a good year thus far for Foreigner, at least in the movies, with several of their hits appearing in "Rock of Ages," as well as the recently released "Magic Mike."
Coming to Thunder Valley Casino Resort's outdoor amphitheater next week is Steve Miller on Friday and Earth Wind and Fire on Saturday.
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Six natural wonders declared World Heritage Sites
St. Petersburg, Russia, 2 July, 2012 (IUCN) – Sangha Trinational - shared between Cameroon, the Central African Republic and the Republic of Congo; Lakes of Ounianga in Chad and Chengjiang fossil site in China have been inscribed on the World Heritage List, following the recommendations of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Lena Pillars Nature Park in Russia and Western Ghats in India were also added to the prestigious list by the World Heritage Committee, a 21-nation panel. … | French
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Launch of Marine World Heritage App will bring marine crown jewels a lot closer
In celebration of World Oceans Day, the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre are launching a new iPhone application. This year's Oceans Day theme "Youth: the Next Wave for Change" inspired the development of the mobile application, which will act as a window on marine world heritage sites around the world. …
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Jeju marks 100-day countdown
Shorter are the days that separate us from the IUCN World Conservation Congress. That was the motivation driving the D-100 celebrations held on Saturday 2 June at the International Convention Centre Jeju (ICCJ). …
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Animated video on climate change adaptation
A new animated video 'Adaptación al Cambio Climático: Gente y Ecosistemas', was recently developed by the IUCN Mesoamerica office. …
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Top global platform on biodiversity and its benefits established
After several years of international negotiations, the final operational design of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) was agreed upon during the Second Plenary Session to build IPBES held in Panama City, Panama, from 16-21 April 2012. …
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BRIDGE – Training workshop on water governance
Promoting water governance capacity across boundaries lies at the core of the IUCN BRIDGE -Building River Dialogue and Governance- project. A training workshop on water governance learning took place in Lima, Peru from 13 to 15 April for BRIDGE coordinators from Asia, Central and South America. …
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New York Third Intersessional Meeting : Day Two
The day started with a meeting for civil society to express their concerns to the Bureau of the Rio+20 conference. Civil society groups expressed concerns about governments bracketing issues related to human rights and equity principles. There is an open letter for signature entitled Rights at Risk at the United Nations which can be accessed at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/rightsatrisk/ and if you want to hear and see how angry civil society is, .... …
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El futuro que queremos: preparándonos para Río + 20
Continúan los preparativos para Rio+20, la Conferencia de Naciones Unidas sobre Desarrollo Sostenible que se llevará a cabo en junio, con el lanzamiento del documento Borrador Versión Cero de la conferencia. … | English
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Greener ways to end poverty
Poverty and environmental degradation go hand-in-hand throughout the world; each can cause the other. With the global population likely to reach nine billion by 2050 there is an urgent need to address both in tandem when devising new economic development models. …
27 Jun 2011 | News story
Video in Arabic, Chinese, French, Hebrew and Spanish: Love. Not Loss.
This popular video is now available in six languages. Screen it at your next event and start people talking about how to 'communicate biodiversity'. …
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Pierz Public Library Gets A New Look
The front of the Pierz Public Library has been given a new look. This past summer, new siding, windows, rock accent and a door were installed. Also a wooden awning was placed over the front of the library. It has an entirely new facade. Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Pierz purchased a sign for the front window. It makes the library noticeable as you drive by. The City of Pierz purchased a library hours sign for the front door.
Many have complimented the new appearance of the library. It looks modern and inviting from the outside. It is a true improvement to Main Street, Pierz.
Thanks to the City of Pierz and F&M Bank for their ongoing support of the library.


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JENKINS: Stoned over 'rock-ribbed' Republicans
The truth hurts, especially when it's demonstrably true.
In a recent email, Leon Page, a freshly elected trustee of MiraCosta College, exercised his skills as linguist and attorney to pose three mortifying questions:
"Can you please find a word other than the meaningless 'rock-ribbed' to describe North County conservative Republicans?" he asked. "Surely four times in four months is enough, no? Surely, there are other adjectives that might apply?"
To ensure that his needle stuck deeply in my gelatinous ribs, Page included links to four recent columns in which I'd trotted out the musty phrase for yet another airing.
With flaming cheeks, I faked gaiety while responding to this well-known Republican newsmaker and his elephantine memory.
"That's hilarious," I replied. "I should be taken out and beaten by the cliché police. Thanks for reminding me that people actually remember what they've read. It's a sobering thought."
To explore the depth of my unconscious rib fetish, I executed a database search that included the roughly 2,400 North County-based columns I've written for this newspaper over the last 16 years.
While the phrase "rocked-ribbed Republican" appears intermittently under various bylines — Lionel Van Deerlin enjoyed it a couple of times in his local column, as did the syndicated William Safire — I've gone to the stony well regularly: 15 times overall; 12 times in the last six years.
As you probably know, "rock-ribbed Republican" has existed as political shorthand for more than a century.
For example, in the Oct. 15, 1912, edition of the San Diego Union, L.C. Miles is quoted in a congressional election story:
"I am a rock-ribbed Republican," he said. "I have never voted for a Democrat in my life, but I shall vote for Kettner. He seems so nice that I almost believe he is a Republican. If he goes to Congress you will have done more than you have in a decade to put San Diego on the map."
Miles got it right. Bill Kettner, a genial Democrat who won the endorsement of the reliably Republican San Diego Union, proved a genius at funneling federal money for Navy bases to his hometown. Congressman Kettner brought home the salty bacon.
According to Google's amazing site charting word popularity (books.google.com/ngrams), "rock-ribbed Republican" entered the American bloodstream about 1895 and spiked during World War II. Since then, it's cruised along, a colorful snatch of American speech, not quite ready to be discarded into the dustbin of political history.
While some might consider "rock-ribbed" pejorative, a put-down connoting pigheaded obstinacy, I honestly don't hear it — or write it — that way. I'm with Mr. Miles. It's a useful signal for where you stand in the party. Are you rightfully pure or are you squishy in the middle?
I would never, for example, refer to pro-environment Republican Pam Slater-Price, the retired county supervisor, as "rock-ribbed."
As for Supervisor Bill Horn, the heavyweight property-rights champ of North County, yes, those ribs could be used as rebar for a high-rise.
Republicans, the true-red flavor, adhere to small-government principles, fundamental Constitutional values, in a way that left-wing Democrats, advocates of an evolving humane state dedicating to comforting the afflicted, simply do not.
Imagine a protypical "rock-ribbed Democrat" or, for that matter, a "bleeding-heart Republican." You just can't.
My newspaperman father, a New Deal Democrat in the vein of Kettner, delighted in the rocky turn of phrase when referring to the ruling party.
I can remember as a child in Coronado imagining all Republicans with the erect military posture befitting admirals and captains with rock-hard ribs. Somehow, the image stuck to my ribs and evidently refuses to let go.


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From the kitchen of WGNV's Kathy Kexel
4 pounds pumpkin (pie pumpkins are best; jack-o-lantern pumpkins are too stringy)
2 pounds sugar
2 to 3 lemons
2 to 3 oranges
½ teaspoon salt
1 dozen whole cloves
Wash pumpkin and peel rind. Discard pulp, save seeds for roasting, if desired. Cube flesh. Layer pumpkin, sugar, salt and sliced lemons and oranges in a roasting pan. Let sit overnight or at least eight hours refrigerated.
Place roasting pan over medium heat. Add cloves. Cook for at least two hours until pumpkin is transparent, mashing pumpkin and stirring frequently. Ladle into hot, sterilized jars and water bath process.
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Hanukkah ends tonight, and who better to bid it adieu than everyone's favorite feminist, food co-oping goy, Ryan Gosling? In this, his latest meme, he wishes all of us Jewesses s a happy Hanukkah in every conceivable way (and most importantly, shirtless).
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Mon Dec 26 19:56:31 EST 2011, Sitka, AK
The wind has been howling all day. Not much rain, just a noticeable amount of wind.
The barometer (yes, it could use some brass polish) went from 1005mb last night to 979mb this morning, which is a really steep drop (which means high winds). Sea forecast was for a storm (50 knot winds), land forecast was for 40mph winds gusting to 60mph.
A nice day to be warm, dry and comfortable in port.
Terry, thanks, I never thought of painting the brass...hmmm...
Sun Dec 25 14:12:50 EST 2011, Sitka, AK
Sat Dec 24 12:53:58 EST 2011, Sitka, AK
Wed Dec 21 16:42:42 EST 2011, Sitka, AK
Sending you an email . See you soon .
- Pete S/V Mariah NY, NY
Even we here in Ontario are now surrounded with ice as Nogies Creek Bay had froze over a couple of days ago.
I very much enjoy your images.
Ron O. S.V. Old Hand
Ron, thanks very much. I remember your visit a year ago in Ontario--back when the ice was thin enough that I could still break it to get out sailing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
***** Merry Christmas *****
Tue Dec 20 20:11:30 EST 2011, Sitka, AK
Pete, thanks, if I see anyone about on Masonic I will talk to them (I don't see anyone around on most of the fishing boats here now).
BTW, the hydraulic anchor winches that most Alaskan fishing boats have on the foredeck--I understand they are usually some chain and then a lot of cable. How well does that work? Using just chain and cable I would think the shock loads would be too high and the anchors would either drag or the chains would break?
I've been looking at those hydraulic anchor winches thinking if I could get a big enough one, down where the chain locker is, that it could handle a long chain-and-rope rode well, as one would not have to do anything special when the rope/chain splice came aboard (ie, avoid having to transfer the rode from a rope gypsy to a chain gypsy).
I have not yet gotten the handling of the rope and chain on Issuma to the point where I want it to be (simple, safe and quick to do singlehanded)--using chain alone is easy, but after the rope goes out, getting it all back aboard is not so easy...
Mon Dec 19 16:49:54 EST 2011, Sitka, AK
Saturday was a pleasant-enough day for a daysail--Friday's gale was over and there were just light winds and occasional rain in the forecast before Sunday's gale. The frost on the deck even cooperated by melting before we left the dock.
Fri Dec 16 21:19:17 EST 2011, Sitka, AK
Tugboat Sonja H pushing a barge at sunset.
Behind Sonja H are islands. The setting is just outside the breakwater.
Thu Dec 15 11:53:43 EST 2011, Sitka, AK
Victor, yes, the cloud does look like a UFO--perhaps that explains the sudden change in the weather :)
Tue Dec 13 1:21:22 EST 2011, Sitka, AK
This is another picture from the other day when the weather was so nice. Since then, there has been a howling gale with heavy rain and hail to make one better appreciate how nice it can be.
Sun Dec 11 20:45:54 EST 2011, Sitka, AK
It was a beautiful day in Sitka yesterday, and we took advantage of the opportunity to go out for a pleasant daysail and to test the autopilot (which is finally working).
We motored out of the harbor, then sailed to windward in a very light breeze. After a while, we turned back.
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As I wrote last week, Garfield County is lucky to have knowledgeable candidates for the two county commissioner districts on the Nov. 6 election ballot.
Last week, I said I felt John Martin was best for the county in District 2. Today, let's take a look at the District 3 candidates, Republican incumbent Mike Samson and Democratic challenger Aleks Briedis.
First of all, they're both Rifle boys, so that's a tie.
Seriously, Samson is seeking his second four-year term and takes credit for helping improve communication between the county and the six municipalities in its borders. I can't speak of any firsthand knowledge where that isn't the case, but will add that local government entities always seem to get into "turf battles" and squabbles. It's pretty much the nature of the beast. So to draw from Samson's statements that everything is blue skies and rainbows is something I'm sure he realizes is not the case.
Otherwise, Samson, a likable, smart and humble man, has been taken to task by Briedis and residents over some of his stances and votes on various issues. Usually in lock step with his two GOP compatriots on the board, Martin and Tom Jankovsky.
He has admitted mistakes were made when the commissioners met in secret with energy industry officials to craft a resolution dealing with oil shale they later rescinded. But many, myself included, tend to put more stock in the ability of elected officials to avoid mistakes, instead of admit they were made in the first place and have to correct them.
Briedis, a 13-year Rifle resident, heads up the city's recreation department and has used a goal of making the county the healthiest in the state one of his campaign promises. I wholeheartedly endorse that goal, but wonder what county government can do to help people get healthier. That seems like a personal choice to me, too.
Further, though, Briedis strikes me as intelligent, willing to consider other opinions and perhaps a bit more visionary than Samson. For example, Briedis notes the energy industry will always be around these parts, but that other industries, like outdoor recreation, tourism, alternative energy companies, and sustainable agriculture can help diversify the local economy.
His website says he will "Allocate solid investments in infrastructure to improve conservation, green building opportunities, and construction opportunities for our labor force." Sounds like a good strategy to me. The world is changing, and the county either changes with it, or we'll be left behind.
I was disappointed Briedis (along with Samson, Martin and his opponent, Sonja Linman) said he would not likely be in favor of using any of the county's $100 million in reserves to help decrease water rates in Rifle by pitching in towards a new water treatment plant. Isn't a water plant considered infrastructure, just like roads and bridges?
Bottom line: Mike Samson is a good man, he's educated many folks in Rifle and has served well. But Aleks Briedis is best for Garfield County.
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10 Health Sins: Are you Guilty of These?Erin Whitehead
We all know the healthy behaviors we should be doing every day, like stretching before workouts, flossing our teeth, skipping added sugar, and eating our breakfast. But no one is a picture of perfect health behavior all the time. Even the most conscientious dentist probably skips flossing on occasion, and even the healthiest eaters may get too rushed to eat a proper breakfast once in a while. But just how bad are health sins like not flossing, drinking a glass of wine every day, or adding sugar to your coffee? Are they a minor offense, a health misdemeanor or a felony-level wellness offense? We dug around to see what the experts say about just how bad these 10 bad-for-you behaviors are, and what they actually recommend for better health.
Not Stretching Before Working Out 1 of 10
It seems like the jury has gone back and forth on if exercisers should stretch before workouts, and what types of stretches you should do. According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), static stretching before workouts can actually hinder performance without decreasing the risk of injury. Flexibility training is still super important, ACE says, but save static stretches for the post-workout when your muscles are warm. As for that warm-up, ACE recommends warming up with dynamic exercises, like arm circles and leg swings, to prepare the body for movement.
Offense Level: Misdemeanor. Even a brief walk is better than going straight into your workout.
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Not Flossing Your Teeth 2 of 10
Flossing is one of those daily chores that can be overlooked when you're feeling a little lazy or when you're pressed for time. While it was once thought that gum disease increased risk for cardiovascular diseases, that no longer appears to be the case. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't take good care of your teeth. Flossing is important to remove plaque from between the teeth, and it also helps prevent gum disease and cavities. And just because you brush regularly doesn't mean you should skip the floss. The American Dental Association recommends flossing at least once a day for optimal oral health, so pick a time you're most likely to have a spare minute and commit. Flossing before bed is great because it ensures you go to bed with a clean mouth.
Offense Level: Minor. While daily flossing is ideal, don't lose sleep if you miss a day. Brush well and get in there the next day.
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Drinking Soda 3 of 10
Drinking a full-calorie soda is a one-way ticket to extra empty calories. But, is drinking a zero-calorie diet soda the way to go, either? Some experts say diet soda is no better than the regular calorie stuff because the body gets confused when it gets a sweet taste without the calories. Diet soda drinkers may even pack on more pounds than those who drink the regular stuff. Another study links diet soda drinkers with a higher risk of stroke, and another study suggests that there's a link between diet soda consumption and depression. Even though researchers warn that studies don't prove cause and effect, you can be confident that water is always a better choice.
Offense Level: Misdemeanor. While not the worst thing you can do for your health, water is always the way to go.
Photo credit: Sh4rp_i , Flickr
Missing A Birth Control Pill 4 of 10
Forgot to take a birth control pill? Follow the instructions on your pack of birth control pills for exactly what to do. Most often, you take the pill as soon as you remember, so that may mean doubling up on pills. But because any missed pills increase the chance you'll ovulate, it's recommended to use backup birth control --- unless you're okay with an oops. If you're consistently forgetting birth control pills, it may be better to go with an option you don't have to think about daily, like a birth control shot, an implant, or IUD.
Offense Level: Misdemeanor. For optimal protection, it's best to make sure you're on the ball when it comes to your BC.
Photo credit: thoughtcatalog.com, Flickr
Popping Too Many Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers 5 of 10
If you pop over-the-counter pills every day, be aware of a few things. Just because they don't require a prescription doesn't mean that they aren't potent or potentially dangerous. But over-the-counter medications are safe, provided you're following the label's instructions. Don't take more than the recommended amount unless you're specifically directed to do so by a doctor, and tell your doctor if you're regularly taking any painkillers like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or aspirin, because combining these with other drugs can quickly cause them to reach toxic levels. For instance, don't combine a cold and flu medication that contains Tylenol with your regular dose of Tylenol. When in doubt, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
It's also recommended to see your doctor if you're taking over-the-counter medications for longer than 10 days for pain and longer than three days for fever. And don't forget, the combination of alcohol and acetaminophen can be dangerous to the liver, so let your doctor know if you have more than a few drinks a day.
Offense Level: Felony. Don't discount the power of OTC medications.
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Eating Lunch At Your Desk 6 of 10
It appears that there are benefits and drawbacks to munching on lunch at your desk. Some studies show that eating at your desk may make you more productive in the sluggish afternoons, while other sources say that you're exposed to more germs at your desk than you would be in a bathroom. Plus, when you eat while distracted, you may tend to eat too much. Too much sitting has also been linked to back pain and a risk of obesity and heart disease, so instead of staring at your computer during lunch, take a break. Step away from work for a moment. Eat in peace.
Offense Level: Minor. Because there are pros and cons to eating at your desk, this one isn't a biggie. Just try to get away from your desk for a mental and physical work break most days, and keep your desk area as clean as possible for the times you eat at your desk!
Photo credit: Leonid Mamchenkov, Flickr
Adding Sugar To Your Coffee 7 of 10
Added sugar in your foods and beverages add calories to your diet without adding nutrients. You want to cut down on added sugars when possible, so nixing that lump of sugar from your morning coffee is one solid way to do so. The American Heart Association recommends limiting the amount of added sugars you consume to no more than 100 calories per day, or about 6 teaspoons of sugar. So if you're good about avoiding added sugars in soft drinks, candy, and cookies, that morning coffee isn't that much of a concern. But if you're looking to decrease your sugar intake, try slowly decreasing the amount of sugar you add to your coffee.
Offense Level: Minor. As far as vices go, there are worse offenses. If you go for multiple cups of Joe each day, try to cut out some sugar elsewhere.
Photo credit: dearoot, Flickr
Skipping Breakfast 8 of 10
You've always heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it's true. The evidence for breakfast just keeps adding up. Not only is it another opportunity to get loads of nutrition, right off the bat in the morning, but it can help you later in the day. In one study, those who ate a protein-rich breakfast reduced evening snacking on high-fat, high-sugar foods. Plus, kids who eat breakfast do better in school, pay better attention, and are less likely to be overweight. Healthy breakfasts are also associated with better memory and improved mood. Other studies have shown that men who skipped breakfast had a higher risk of heart attack or fatal coronary heart disease. Simply put, there is no good reason to skip breakfast.
Offense Level: Felony. The studies (and moms) don't lie: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Photo credit: Cillian Storm, Flickr
Drinking Alcohol Every Day 9 of 10
There's a clear difference between enjoying a glass of wine or spirits every day and what constitutes "binge drinking." By definition, a "binge" is a pattern of drinking alcohol that brings the blood alcohol concentration to .08 or above, which for women is equal to four or more drinks in about two hours. This type of behavior is associated with a number of health problems, from injuries to sexually transmitted diseases to cardiovascular and liver diseases. While too much alcohol isn't a good thing, you don't necessarily need to abstain. In fact, some studies suggest that wine in moderation is actually good for your heart health and that drinking any alcoholic beverages could benefit the health. It looks that you certainly don't need to give up all of your hot toddies to stay in ship shape, but make sure you're exercising moderation in your drinking.
Offense Level: Minor. While binge drinking is a no-no, drinking in moderation can be good for your health.
Photo credit: slgckgc, Flickr
Using Your Tech Gadgets or Watching TV Before Bed 10 of 10
It seems that gadgets like smartphones, computers, and TV can be disruptive to sleep. The devices stimulate brain activity, disrupting your ability to fall asleep, and studies even show that the bright lights may affect sleep-promoting chemicals. Plus, who hasn't put off sleep to finish an exciting episode of Law & Order, or checked a text message as you were about to drift off? So flip off those phones and turn off the telly to get the best sleep possible. (And click here for more sleep tips.)
Offense Level: Minor. If you have trouble drifting off, give your gadgets a shut-down well before bed. If you're not having troubles falling or staying asleep, don't lose sleep over it.
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Enjoy these meatloaves with a serving of potatoes and a steamed colorful vegetable, such as carrots, broccoli or green beans.
Plan ahead! Prepare meat mixture as directed. Divide in half; shape half of the mixture into two oval loaves on foil-covered baking sheet. Shape remaining meat mixture into 16 meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter. Place, in single layer, on another foil-covered baking sheet. Bake meatballs and meatloaves at 400ºF for 20 min. Remove meatballs from oven. Bake meatloaves an additional 10 min. Serve meatloaves tonight. Refrigerate meatballs overnight. The next day, mix 1-1/4 cups beef gravy and 1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream in large saucepan. Add meatballs; cook on low heat 10 min. or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve with hot cooked noodles and a green salad. Makes 8 servings total (4 servings of meatloaf, one-half meatloaf each, and 4 servings of meatballs, four meatballs each).
This recipe gives you a different food idea for tomorrow night. One serving of the Swedish Meatballs provides 390 calories, 22g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 145mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber, 4g sugars, 28g protein, 10%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 8%DV calcium and 20%DV iron.
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I have made this several times. My husband loves it and often requests it. The only change I make is adding a little extra brown gravy to the mix. Excellent recipe!
very bland family is not picky eaters but they all said no this one.
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