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May 24, 2016
The last of the morning clouds are starting to push to the southeast and away from our viewing area. This will make way for a deep-layer ridge of high pressure to build over the Southeastern United States for a couple of days. Underneath this ridge, we'll see dry conditions with comfortably cool mornings and unseasonably warm afternoons. In fact, the record high of 82 degrees on Tuesday is in jeopardy. The models still forecast an upper air impulse and a cold front to approach us from the west on Thanksgiving Day. Rain will be likely and there could even be thunderstorms. We should see clearing and cooling on Friday, but some of the models are hinting at a big storm late next weekend with the threat of heavy showers and thunderstorms. There is not complete agreement on this scenario, though. More details can be found in the video blog on the right of this screen!
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A mother has relived the grisly details of her daughter's murder through a weeks-long trial and numerous appeals, but the next hearing could be the most frustrating yet.
Connie Sutton has heard a recount of the abduction and murder of her daughter Kelly Eckart over and over again for 17 years. But now, the attorneys are talking only about the man who was convicted of murdering her daughter and was sentenced to die for it — Michael Dean Overstreet.
Overstreet's attorneys are arguing that he suffers from schizophrenia and is so delusional that he can't comprehend what his death sentence means. In order for the state to execute people, they must understand not only what they've been sentenced for but what that punishment means. Doctors will testify that he's mentally ill and a victim of delusions and hallucinations that have completely warped reality for him.
Sutton doesn't believe it.
Overstreet knew what he was doing when he targeted Eckart for this vicious crime, when he bumped her car at a Franklin intersection late at night, snatched her from the side of the road and dumped her corpse in the woods so no one would find her, Sutton said. He knew what he had done as he read every story in the newspapers and flipped on the TV news to see if anyone was talking about Kelly, she said.
The courts rejected all the appeals about his conviction and sentence, and an execution date is looming over him. If trying to pass him off as too mentally ill to be put to death is the only shot his attorneys have left, she's not surprised they're trying it, she said.
But she is scared that they could succeed. Now doctors will try to build sympathy for Overstreet, to cast him as a victim of mental illness, which could make this the emotionally stressful and frustrating step in the process.
"He's going in there as a convicted murderer. But that's a lot of what we're going to be hearing, 'Oh, poor him. Poor him,'" Sutton said. She stops, groans and shakes her head.
"I can't even, I don't even want to go there."
Last moments
In September 1997, Kelly was 18 years old. She had graduated in the top 10 of her high school class earlier that summer. She was excited every day about her freshman year at Franklin College. She wanted to be an accountant. She loved Mickey Mouse, was in the color guard, got along well with her brother and had a boyfriend.
On Sutton's way out the door for work on Friday, Sept. 26, she poked her head in the bathroom to say goodbye to Kelly, who was in the shower. That brief goodbye was the last time Sutton saw her daughter.
When Kelly finished her shift at 10 p.m., she shopped with her boyfriend and his mom and then headed home. Kelly and her boyfriend left in separate cars. They both headed north on U.S. 31, and she made a right turn on Earlywood Drive to head back to Boggstown in Shelby County.
Just before 1 a.m., police were called and found her abandoned vehicle on the side of the road at the corner of Graham Road and Earlywood Drive. The lights were on, her purse was on the seat, and the keys were in the ignition. Police found a new dent in the car that looked like it had come from a recent fender bender. But there was no one else at the intersection.
The police called and woke up Sutton to tell her they found her daughter's car but that Kelly was missing. She went to the Franklin Police Department, talked with officers and got updates about what they were doing to try to find Kelly. When the stress of the search became too much, she would step outside the building and pace around the parking lot.
"I'd walk around; and every car that went by, I looked to see if she was inside yelling for help," Sutton said.
Residents came out in force to search for Kelly. They drove the roads between Franklin and Boggstown, searched cornfields, barns and culverts to try to find her. People flooded the community with fliers about Kelly and hosted candlelight vigils as days passed and the hope of finding her alive began to fade.
Four days after Kelly went missing, Sutton got a call to come to the police department to look at some photos. Two women looking for some puppies along the side of the road near Camp Atterbury had found a woman's body in a ravine.
She looked at the photographs and first saw a photo of the victim's bare foot. It's odd, but a mother always knows what their child's foot looks like, she said.
She immediately knew that it was Kelly. The rest of the photos just confirmed it.
"I never had that complete closure and never saw her since that morning," Sutton said.
Evidence substantial
Police didn't have any suspects immediately, but the community was on alert after the seemingly random abduction and murder. About three weeks after her disappearance, Kelly's shoes were found in a toilet at the Atterbury Fish and Wildlife Area.
Police got a tip that Overstreet's brother had information about the murder. He told police how he had picked up his brother that night. Overstreet had an unconscious woman wrapped in a blanket and he dropped them off near Camp Atterbury. Police searched Overstreet's house, finding a hand-drawn map of the Atterbury area, the blanket Eckart was wrapped in, a ding on his van the same height as Kelly's car and carpet fibers that matched those found on her body.
The evidence matched the story, all linking Overstreet to Kelly's death. The clincher was DNA evidence found on her body that matched Overstreet with a certainty of 1 in 4 trillion.
Prosecutors asked Sutton if she wanted them to pursue the death penalty for Overstreet.
She talked with ministers, chewed on the decision for days with family and decided that yes, she wanted Overstreet to die for what he had done. After he was convicted in 2000, Judge Cynthia Emkes handed down the sentence of death.
The case has been too long and drawn out, Sutton said. The evidence is indisputable. The time has come for Overstreet to pay the price, she said.
Life in prison isn't good enough, and he needs to die, she said, though she takes a long pause to think before answering why. Her answer is blunt, honest and confidently spoken.
"It's what he deserves for what he did."
Up to a new judge
Kelly has now been deceased for nearly as long as she was alive, and the process drags on. Sutton initially told herself it would be 17 years before Overstreet was finally put to death. That anniversary is approaching in less than a month, and the case is still working its way through the courts.
She'll have to keep waiting, maybe a few more years, but the execution date feels closer than ever, Sutton said.
The case is now before a judge in South Bend, three hours away, who has not been involved in his trial and appeals. Doctors have been lined up to back attorneys' claims that Overstreet is not fit for execution.
Sutton said she is scared and worried to have waited so long to know that the case could unravel before the end of this year.
She doesn't get a say in what happens now. She's not on any witness list. But she has hope that even a new judge will see through this newest attempt to try to stop the death sentence.
"I just feel like it will happen. I've got to believe in the system. I've believed in it so far," she said.

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Foster School of Business, University of Washington
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
(WCRS held September 10-11, 2015)
Doctoral students are invited to submit applications to attend this one-day workshop prior to the 13th West Coast Research Symposium on Technology Entrepreneurship.
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About the Doctoral Student Workshop
The Doctoral Workshop, sponsored by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, focuses on technology entrepreneurship with an emphasis on contemporary work in the field. It offers an intellectually stimulating experience, maps the theoretical domain of technology entrepreneurship, and builds community. Workshop participants will have opportunities to present their own research interests, to interact with each other, and to get acquainted with faculty members. This is a great opportunity for doctoral students to learn from leading scholars and contemporary work in the field. Applicants focusing on the nexus of technology, innovation, and etrepreneurship will be given preference.
2015 Schedule (coming soon)
The doctoral student workshop offers two separate tracks. (The two tracks will join together for selected workshop sessions/panels and for all meals.)
Track 1 is designed for doctoral students who have not yet defended a dissertation proposal and who may still be in the process of selecting a dissertation topic. This track will devote attention to the selection of a dissertation topic, research design, and sources of data.
Track 2 is intended for students who have defended dissertation proposals (or who are close to doing so). This track will devote attention to completing the dissertation, publishing the dissertation, and early career considerations.
Meals and Lodging
Each student selected to attend the Doctoral Workshop will be provided with all meals and three nights accomodation (double occupancy).
Travel Stipend
Each student selected to attend the Doctoral Workshop may receive up to $200 in reimbursement for travel expenses.
Faculty mentors
Warren Boeoker (University of Washington)
Emily Cox Pahnke (University of Washington)
Robert Eberhart (Santa Clara University)
Chuck Eesley (Stanford)
Kathy Eisenhardt(Stanford)
Joel Gehman (University of Alberta)
Benjamin Hallen (University of Washington)
Shon Hiatt (University of Southern California)
Glen Hoetker (Arizona State University)
Nan Jia (University of Southern California)
Suresh Kotha(University of Washington)
Alan Meyer(University of Oregon)
Michael Lounsbury(University of Alberta)
Andrew Nelson (University of Oregon)
Nandini Rajagopalan (University of Southern California)
Wes Sine (Cornell)
David Sirmon (University of Washington)
Kevin Steensma (University of Washington)
David Tan (University of Washington
All students chosen for the workshop will be invited to attend the two-day West Coast Research Symposium September 10-11. This annual symposium showcases cutting-edge work by technology entrepreneurship researchers from the West Coast and around the world.
The 2015 WCRS and Doctoral Workshop will be hosted by the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Washington in Seattle.


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A section of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge will close for road improvements starting Monday, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced this week.
The River 'S' Unit, located on the east side of the refuge, will be closed from Sept. 12-28 while crews revamp the Auto Tour Route with new gravel and turnouts. One short segment of the road will also be realigned to reduce wildlife disturbance, officials said.
The closure will affect all public facilities and trails inside the River 'S' Unit. The refuge's Carty Unit to the north will remain open.
For more information, visit www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges or call the refuge office at 360-887-4106.


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Articles in Gardening
One of the things I love best about living in deepest southern Alsace, France, is that we have proper seasons. Each season brings its own special treat: In fall we get gorgeous ceps and chanterelles, freshly foraged or sourced at the farmers market. During winter it's the turn of a whole range of seasonal sausages, recalling a time when by tradition the family pig was slaughtered and sausages were freshly made.
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Early spring brings lamb's lettuce (aka mâche), which grows wild throughout the vineyards, and wild garlic (ramps or ramsons) from damp corners of the forest. Morels, those delectable, sponge-like mushrooms that point their wrinkled noses up through the newly green pastures (or, if you're lucky, among the wood chippings in your newly planted rose bed), are another seasonal delicacy. A little later comes rhubarb, which finds its way into sublime, meringue-topped tarts. Right now, as spring gets fully into its stride, asparagus is having a moment.
For anyone who has never visited Alsace in May or June, it's difficult to convey the almost religious fervor associated with this wonderful vegetable. During its brief but intense season, some restaurants give themselves over entirely to serving nothing but great, steaming mounds of asparagus. (The standard portion is about 2 pounds per person.) Huge trestle tables and long wooden benches are the order of the day; napkins are tucked into collars in time-honored French fashion and the feast gets underway. The mighty white spears are served naked and unadorned save for thin slices of ham (cooked, cured and smoked) and a choice of mayonnaise, Hollandaise or vinaigrette sauces.
Here are three recipes that make much of both the green and white kinds.
Salad With Asparagus, Ham and Soft-Boiled Eggs
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
8 ounces green asparagus (about 10 spears)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sea salt
2 eggs
For the dressing:
1 teaspoon mild mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
A pinch of sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped herbs in season (parsley, tarragon, mint, chives, lovage
Salt and pepper to taste
For the salad:
2 good handfuls mixed salad leaves (iceberg, Little Gem, lamb's lettuce, arugula, etc.)
4 slices cooked or cured ham, cut in thin strips
Thinly sliced radishes (optional)
1. Snap the woody ends off the asparagus and lay the trimmed spears in a small roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and roast in a hot oven (400 F, 200 C) for 10 to 15 minutes until just tender when pierced with a sharp knife (timing will depend on thickness). Shake the pan once or twice so they roll around and cook evenly. Alternately, cook in a ridged grill pan over high heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until just tender when pierced with a sharp knife, shaking once or twice. Set asparagus aside.
2. Put two eggs in a small pan of cold water, bring to a boil and count 3 minutes from when the water starts to boil. Drain the eggs, place them in cold water until cool, then peel. Leave them whole.
3. For the dressing, place the mustard, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, chopped herbs and salt and pepper in a jam jar, cover with a lid and shake vigorously until emulsified.
4. To assemble the salads, place a selection of salad leaves on plates, arrange asparagus spears on top, scatter with ham strips and optional radishes and place an egg on top of each one. Drizzle with some dressing.
Green and White Asparagus Stacks With Herby Vinaigrette and Prosciutto or Smoked Salmon
Prep time: 15 minutes, plus 10 minutes to assemble the stacks
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
1 pound each of white and green asparagus
A sprinkling of sea salt, plus a pinch more for boiling water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
A good handful of mixed tender herbs (flat-leaf parsley, lovage, chives, tarragon)
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar (use sherry, white wine or cider vinegar)
Salt and pepper to taste
10 ounces soft fresh goat's cheese
6 thin slices prosciutto or smoked salmon
Flat-leaf parsley to garnish
1. Peel the white asparagus, making sure not to leave any tough strips of peel, and trim the green asparagus.
2. Put all peelings and trimmings in a saucepan with the stalks from the herbs, cover with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Strain this herby stock, put it back into the pan, bring to a boil and reduce to about a cup by fast boiling.
4. Lay both sorts of asparagus in one layer in a roasting pan, sprinkle with a little olive oil and coarse salt and roast for 10-15 minutes in a 425 F (220 C) oven or until a knife inserted in the thickest part feels tender. You can also boil or steam the asparagus 10 to 15 minutes if you prefer.
5. For the herby vinaigrette, place the chopped shallot, herbs, reduced stock, oil and vinegar in the blender and blend until smooth — seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
6. To assemble the dish, cut the soft fresh goat's cheese in very thin slices and arrange on each plate to make a base on which to set the asparagus stacks.
7. Cut each asparagus spear in three pieces — if fat, slice in half lengthwise as well.
8. Arrange a layer of white asparagus on top of the goat's cheese, then green (laid at right angles to them), then white (at right angles) and finally green (at right angles again).
9. Cut the prosciutto or smoked salmon in thin strips, then arrange over the asparagus stacks and drizzle herby vinaigrette around. Garnish with parsley.
Stir-fried Asparagus and Mushrooms With Toasted Sesame Seeds
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
2 pounds green asparagus
8 ounces mushrooms
3 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
A walnut-sized piece of ginger, peeled, grated
1. Snap the woody ends off the asparagus and cut the spears on a slant in 2-inch (5-centimeter) pieces. Trim the mushrooms and slice or quarter them.
2. Put the sesame seeds in a small frying pan and heat till nicely toasted and fragrant — don't let them burn! Tip them onto a plate to cool.
3. Mix together the soy sauce and sugar and reserve.
4. When you're ready to start the stir-fry (it takes barely 10 minutes), warm some soup plates in a lightly warmed oven.
5. Heat 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil in a wok or paella pan and fry the garlic and ginger very briefly till golden — keep tossing and turning it so it doesn't burn.
6. Add the trimmed asparagus and mushrooms and fry briskly, lifting and turning with two wooden spoons for about 10 minutes or until asparagus is just tender but with a bit of bite — keep the vegetables on the move and keep tasting until done to your liking. Stir in the reserved soy sauce and sugar and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Serve the vegetables over rice and scatter toasted sesame seeds on top.
Main photo: Freshly cut asparagus. Credit: Copyright 2016 Sue Style
The garden is bursting just now with unopened blooms, with thousands of peonies, irises and poppies, all swelling in their bloom buds on the eve of spring's main riot. And the gardener's mind is teeming with thoughts of what needs to be done in the vegetable garden to get ready for the explosive growth of spring. So this is the perfect moment to think what we can do to help the great helpers of the garden: birds and bees, toads and bats.
In our rambling old house with its maze of attics, we have a strong colony of bees that live with us. Every spring, a huge swarm emerges and forms on the north eaves at the top of the house outside the kids' playroom, before flying off to begin a new colony. It is much larger than a basketball and very dense, with great gobs of honey dripping all over the patio. It is quite a mess but we love the free honey, which doesn't get any more organic and local than that.
Be kind to bees
Global crops pollinated by bees are worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually. But all over the world, bee colonies are under stress and many are suffering from the devastating phenomenon called colony collapse disorder (CCD), where the worker bees disappear and leave behind only the queen, some food and a few nurse bees.
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CCD has doubled the normal rate of colony loss in recent years and is causing drastic agricultural impacts. Imagine a world without bees or merely where they are rare — it's unthinkable, really. Experts are not sure what is causing CCD, but heavily implicated are a class of powerful insecticides called neonicotinoids.
What can we do to help? Well, a great place to start would be with the American Beekeeping Federation. For people willing to explore beekeeping, you can learn there how to go about it. Short of becoming a beekeeper, there are many things you can do to help. If you have space in your garden, you can let a local beekeeper install and care for a beehive; you get all the benefits of the busy bees in the garden, and the beekeeper gets a place for his hive. It's also very simple to build or buy habitats for orchard mason bees that require no attention from the gardener, and you can get them from sources like Gardener's Supply Company.
Going to bat for creatures of the night
Bats are also a great help to the gardener, both as pollinators and as voracious insectivores, though many people are squeamish about them. They also live in some of our attic spaces and we benignly look the other way, for all the good they do in the garden; what a joy it is to see them swooping through the evening garden, ridding us of all manner of nuisance bugs. Each bat eats a third of its body weight in insects every night, and several hundred insects in just a few hours. If bats were ever to become extinct, our planet would be overrun with insect pests and we would live in a nightmare world.
It is easy and interesting to have bats live in your garden, and you do not have to have them in your attic as we do. All you need to do is hang a handsome cedar bat shelter in a quiet part of the garden and let these helpful creatures do the rest. A good source is BestNest.com, and there are many others.
Make your garden toad-friendly
"The Garden Interior: A Year of Inspired Beauty"
By David Jensen
Morgan James Publishing, 2016, 282 pages
Have you seen any toads in your garden lately? Toads do not have many friends, though it is hard to see why, but for an unreasoning prejudice against their appearance and thousands of years of superstition against them. Just one ordinary toad can devour thousands and thousands of garden pests in a single summer. If you are plagued by slugs and cutworms, as so many gardeners are, this is the helpmate for you.
They should be part of every healthy garden, and if you do not have friendly toads around the place, you can also provide a habitat that will attract them. Any sort of covered shelter will do, and you can certainly improvise your own but there are also good commercial providers, like Gardener's Supply Company, and the National Wildlife Federation is a good source for general information about these great helpers and how to make your garden toad-friendly.
And we all like birds, right? They will strip your garden of insect pests faster than anything. What all these helpers have in common is that they will come to you if your garden is free or nearly free of insecticides and other chemicals. This spring, consider ending or at least curbing your reliance on chemicals in the garden. Let your garden heal, and enjoy the delightful, diverse company of these healthy garden helpers.
Main photo: This spring, be kind to the bats, bees, birds and toads that help your garden. Credit: Copyright 2016 David Jensen
Right now, farmers market corn is as sweet as it gets. Soaked in the husk for a few hours and then thrown onto the grill to steam until tender, the corn is salted and a bit of heaven is revealed. It's summer, and fresh corn on the cob is what everyone wants to eat.
But don't stop there. The in-season bounty demands experimentation. Fresh sweet corn is crunchy, sweet, light and versatile. Cut fresh from the cob, corn brightens up salads, stews … even ice cream.
We've pulled together 14 fresh dishes that will surprise and delight your family. This is the beginning of your corn adventure. Buy a bushel and let the fun begin!
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Main photo: Jerk Lamb Corn and Fruit Kebabs. Credit: Copyright 2015 Tami Weiser
Farmers markets are everywhere. Thanks to a rapid expansion in recent years, there are more than 8,000 farmers markets in the U.S., making it possible for almost everyone to buy fresh food directly from farmers. But with so many stalls and so many different foods, farmers markets can feel overwhelming. How do you find the best produce? Who's who? And what's what?
Follow our slideshow to learn the tricks to getting the most out of shopping at your local farmers market. In no time, you will be addicted to the super fresh fruits and vegetables and the seemingly endless variety. Shopping for produce and the other delicacies you can find at a farmers market will become a joy instead of a chore.
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Main photo: A true farmers market features local producers, not wholesalers, so the produce you see is all in season. Credit: Copyright 2015 Zester Media
Spring has finally come to our neck of the woods, and we're beginning to take the tiny shoots from our mini-greenhouse in our basement out into the world. I want my daughters to know where their food comes from, but growing a kid-friendly garden means more than just planting kid-friendly plants.
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If you want to get kids to actually eat their veggies, it helps if you get them invested in the process and care of the garden. If your kids see the backyard vegetable garden as "theirs," they are far more likely to embrace the products: happily eating radishes and arugula that they've grown on their own. Here are six tips — tested in our home — to get your kids to embrace gardening and become active agents in creating their own food.
1. Get dirty
Forget the image of white-frocked children basking in a pristine flower bed; that image gets in the way of real gardening. Get your kids dirty as fast as possible. Ask them to dig with hand trowels, sticks or bare fingers, and they will leap at the opportunity. When watering, "accidentally" drench them with a good hosing. They'll squeal, then beg for more — and watering is no longer a chore but a family frolic. Make mud and get them in it. Over-plant in anticipation of grubby little fingers pulling out the extraneous shoots. A garden shouldn't be too precious. Good gardening demands some filth, and when kids realize this, they embrace it.
2. Get gross
Kids love gross, and a garden has it in spades. Ask your kids to find worms, then take the opportunity to discuss their impact on the soil. If your garden doesn't have enough worms, go buy them and let the kids play with their new "pets" while you're putting them into the garden. If you want to step it up a notch, create a vermiculture bin and let your kids be in charge of the worm farm. Look for beneficial insects such as ladybug larvae and lacewings. Explain that the reason you wash food that comes from the garden comes down to two words: bird poop. Some kids may react negatively to grossness, but that's part of the charm. Gross things are both attractive and repulsive to young ones, and finding that fine line where attraction and repulsion equal each other out keeps the kids coming back to the garden.
3. Get creative
Encourage your kids to rename the plants in the garden. Our girls have dubbed our sage bush as "Hairy Bigfoot Plant." That name has made the humble herb extremely attractive to our girls and to the neighbor kids — especially after we cut out pieces from a milk jug and made markers for our newly named plants. In fact, our two girls and the neighbor boy run to this plant every morning as they walk to school and actually eat a leaf of Hairy Bigfoot Plant. Without that name, I suspect elementary school kids would not be eating raw sage leaves every morning on the way to school. Have your kids play The Name Game, and they are suddenly personally invested in growing and eating mummy peas (snap peas) and bloody spice balls (radishes).
4. Get a kit
Kids love kits, so create an easily portable garden set for each child. You can buy them ready-made at the nursery or dollar store … but where's the fun in that? Ask your kids to choose cheap tools for themselves, or gather the tools you already have and put them in specific kits. We turned milk jugs into garden kits, but a tote bag or plastic bucket works just as well. Add more than just a trowel rake and gloves. Put in a magnifying glass, eyedroppers, specimen jars and other "scientific" tools to deploy in the garden. When it's time to do some weeding, tell your kids to grab their kits and you suddenly have an eager workforce.
5. Get experimental
Make your garden a laboratory, not a display. Ask your kids to experiment with the dirt, the compost, the layout and the results of your planting. Turn gardening into a science experiment. When the plants are coming up, try taste experiments — is this bitter? Sour? Sweet? This type of hands-on discovery helps kids understand that "good" doesn't always mean "familiar" — so that when your crop is ready for the kitchen, your kids will beg to try to results. This may require you to set aside a part of your garden to be devoted to the kids' experiments (so that you don't ruin your entire crop) but their creative/destructive explorations will personalize your garden… and its results.
6. Get dramatic
Learn a lesson from molecular gastronomy: Presentation and entertainment are part of the full experience of food. When it was time to thin the new shoots of butter crunch lettuce and arugula, we had our girls wash the tiny shoots and arrange them attractively on a platter with small chunks of string cheese and a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice. A garden chore suddenly becomes an art project, then a dish of Farm-To-Table Micro-Greens. In the garden itself, use the "experimental" area for play as well as work: Set up scenes, fairy gardens or Lego cities beneath the plants. The "forest" of carrots grows more lush around the tiny family that lives beneath it … then Godzilla descends at harvest time, pulling the trees by the roots as the dolls run and scream in horror. The garden becomes a playground, and the plate becomes a stage, turning the concept of "playing with your food" into a deeper understanding of the earth, growing plants and the process of creating and eating food.
Main photo: Keep the fun factor high when enticing children to do gardening this summer. Credit: Copyright 2015 Susan Lutz
Flowers have crept into our diets almost unnoticed, and now it seems they are blooming everywhere: nasturtiums in salads; courgette (zucchini) flowers, stuffed and fried; elderflower cordial; and violet creams. Many more flowers than you might imagine can be used to add flavor and color to sweet and savory dishes.
Many of the flowers we now grow as ornamentals were originally valued as herbs. In addition, all the flowers of the herbs we use are edible, along with roses, fuchsias and day lilies, to name but a few. Now is the perfect time to plant many of them. Edible flowers don't need much room and even if you only have a couple of window boxes, you will still get a good, long harvest.
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Edible annuals such as cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus), sunflowers (Helianthus annus), nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus) and pot or English marigolds (Calendula) can be sown now. Only some Tagetes marigolds are edible, in particular T. patula, T. lucida and T. tenuifolium. If in any doubt, stick to calendulas. Simply sow the seeds in trays, pots or in situ, and you will be rewarded with a summerlong harvest. All these plants are "cut-and-come-again," which means that the more flowers you pick, the more the plant will produce, usually right up to the first frosts.
The petals of cornflowers, which have little flavor, are a wonderful blue and look particularly good on creamy or yellow dishes such as custards, cheese and egg dishes and cakes; and with yellow and orange peppers. Even plain old macaroni cheese looks spectacular with a garnish of blue petals.
Marigolds have a subtle peppery taste and give food a rich yellow color, earning them the name of "poor man's saffron." Cut away the bitter ends of the petals and cook in oil to bring out the best flavor; fish, rice, pasta, eggs, potatoes, cream and butter are all good companions. Dried petals are a great addition to winter soups.
Tasty nasturtiums
Peppery-sweet nasturtiums are easy to grow from seed and are great to grow up sunflowers. Just wait till the sunflower is about 30 centimeters (11 inches) tall and then plant two to three nasturtium seeds around the base of the plant. Tie them in as they grow up and you will have two crops in the space of one. Nasturtiums are good in salads, but they also go well with fish, chicken, cream cheese, goat's cheese, risotto or pasta and make great fritters. The young leaves are also tasty.
Sunflower petals have a slightly nutty taste. You can eat the young stems and flower buds, but this seems a bit of a waste as you lose the flowers. Better to enjoy the flowers, use the petals and leave the seeds to ripen on the plants. Sunflower bread is wonderful, using the seeds and petals. You can add the petals to pastas and soups; they go especially well with any onion-based dishes.
Plants you can buy now include hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) and evening primrose (Oenothera biennis). They are biennials, so they take two years to grow. But if you collect seeds and plant them toward the end of the summer, you will have a continuous supply of the plants and their beautiful flowers, which make perfect garnishes.
Pansies, Johnny jump-ups or violets (Viola) are also good plants to buy. As well as livening up green salads they go well with fish, potatoes, carrots and fruit salads. Violets are daintier and have a sweeter taste; perfect for cakes and scones. Do not be tempted to use African violets (Saintpaulia) as they are not edible.
All Dianthus (carnations, pinks and sweet Williams) have edible petals. They have a sweet clove-like flavor, which is strongest in the most fragrant flowers. They are one of the many ingredients in chartreuse, and complement egg- or cream-based puddings, salmon and cakes and biscuits.
Tulips make spectacular containers for ice cream. Simply prepare them as described below, prop them upright in a small glass or egg cup and add a scoop of ice cream. The petals taste mildly of cucumber; the paler flowers have a better flavor, but the more flamboyant ones make more striking containers.
Preparing edible flowers
While using flowers in your cooking is a wonderful thing, there are one or two cautions. Just because a flower smells good it follows that it will be good to eat — a vast number of flowers are highly poisonous. The Latin name enables you to tell exactly what you are growing and eating. Local names of flowers vary widely and can even refer to different plants.
Day lilies look like lilies and are delicious to eat, but they are Hemerocallis, not really lilies at all. Most true lilies (Lilium) are not edible. All marigolds belonging to the Calendula genus are great to eat, but only some of the Tagetes marigolds (see above) can be eaten safely. Secondly, if you suffer from pollen allergies you should introduce any flowers into your diet very gradually.
As well as knowing exactly which flower you are eating, it is important that they have not been treated with chemicals. The best way to ensure this is to pick them from your own garden. Most flowers are best picked early, on a dry day, once any dew has dried, but before the sun dries their oils. Pick unblemished, freshly opened flowers, give them a shake to remove any lurking bugs or dust, and then wash carefully in a bowl of cold water. Pat dry or spin gently in a salad spinner and place on paper towels to dry completely.
Nasturtiums, day lilies and fuchsias can be eaten whole, but with most other flowers it is best to remove the pistils and stamens (the bits in the middle). Flowers such as roses, marigolds and dianthus have a white heel at the bottom of their petals. This can be bitter, so snip it away if necessary. Make sure all the pollen is removed, especially from flowers such as hollyhocks, which have a lot. This is easiest done with a paintbrush.
If you aren't going to use them within a few hours, store the prepared flowers on paper towels in an airtight container in the bottom of the fridge. Flowers can also be stored in sugar (violet-, pink- and rose-infused sugars are particularly good), crystallized, added to oils and vinegars, or mixed in butter (primrose or pot marigold butters are pretty and delicious).
Feel free to experiment, and you will find your dishes prettier and more flavorful.
Main photo: Sweet William flowers. Credit: Copyright 2015 J.M. Hunter
Gardening in winter hardly seems ideal to those of us in cold climates, but for Craig LeHoullier, the season of snow brings the first opportunity to plan his summer tomato crop. A tomato adviser for Seed Savers Exchange and author of the recently published book "Epic Tomatoes: How to Select & Grow the Best Varieties of All Time," LeHoullier is an expert in the field, having developed, introduced and named almost 200 tomato varieties.
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Over the past 30 years, LeHoullier has brought a number of heirloom tomato varieties back from the brink of extinction. Perhaps his most notable contribution is the Cherokee Purple, a tomato that came to him as an envelope of seeds sent by John D. Green and is now one of the most popular varieties in the Seed Exchange catalog.
LeHoullier's love for heirloom tomatoes began as a hobby, but after retiring from his career as a chemist and project manager in the pharmaceutical industry in 2007, this passion blossomed into a second career. LeHoullier lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, Susan, and is known within the heirloom tomato community as NCTomatoMan.
I caught up with LeHoullier before the launch of his book tour and got his advice on how to successfully grow heirloom tomatoes in my own backyard.
Winter gardening: prime time for research
LeHoullier says he gets about a monthlong break between digging up the last of his dead tomato plants each fall and the appearance of the first seed catalogs, when the real work of planning the garden begins. This lull in the action is prime time for research. Online sites such as Dave's Garden, Tomatoville and GardenWeb can provide a good starting point for new gardeners. LeHoullier recommends searching for "garden discussion groups," "tomato discussion groups" and "top 10 tomatoes" to begin your reading.
Determine your gardening goals
LeHoullier points out that gardening is a personal experience and that "Each one of us will choose how much of our lives we'll pour into it." Growing great tomatoes requires figuring out what kind of gardener you are — or would like to be.
LeHoullier suggests that you think about what you want to get out of your tomato garden. Before you place your seed order, consider whether you want to garden because you want to grow food; because it's a good hobby to work off a few extra pounds; or because you want to use it as a teaching tool for your friends, family or children.
Ask yourself: Do I want a high yield? Am I looking for huge tomatoes to impress my friends? Do I want an incredible flavor experience? Or do I want to grow something that I've never seen before? The answer to these questions will help you focus your research on the tomato varieties that suit your gardening goals.
Figure out what kind of tomatoes you like to eat
Tomatoes come in a wide variety of colors, flavors and sizes. Most of us have not tried many of the thousands of tomato varieties that exist in the world. LeHoullier believes that the best way to know which tomatoes you should grow is to decide which tomatoes you'd like to eat. Visit farmers markets and stores such as Whole Foods to try tomato varieties you've never eaten and notice which flavor profiles excite you.
Get to know your gardening climate
Understanding your growing season is crucial. If you live in a warm climate where summer lasts more than 150 days, then the maturity date doesn't matter much. But if you're in a colder climate, pay close attention to the maturity date of the tomatoes you want to grow. Talk to friends in your neighborhood who are avid gardeners and vendors at local farmers markets to see which tomato varieties grow best for them.
Seeds vs. seedlings
LeHoullier says that "At a basic level, people will want to understand that growing tomatoes from seed opens up the world for you to try different colors, sizes and shapes." That said, starting tomatoes from seeds can be a tricky proposition. Consider your capabilities and experience with growing tomatoes from seed. If your tolerance for failure is low, begin by planting seedlings.
Hybrids vs. heirlooms
Although LeHoullier says he "won't make the blanket statement that some make that heirlooms are always more disease susceptible and difficult to grow than hybrids," he does allow that heirlooms can be finicky and that "every tomato — including the hybrid varieties — has its own personality and foibles."
Start small (Do as I say, not as I do.)
After you've familiarized yourself with the seemingly endless choices in the tomato world, it's time to get planting. Showing restraint is key, especially for new gardeners.
Raising thousands of tomato varieties isn't for everyone. (Or in fact, for most people.) LeHoullier cautions new growers to start small, in spite of the fact that he has a huge and ever-growing tomato collection. LeHoullier identifies himself as a "hobby collector" — he's into beer brewing, roasting his own coffee, bird watching, kayaking, and has countless other hobbies in addition to what he calls "the tomato thing." He describes himself as a "seeker who is never satisfied." It is this tendency that has led LeHoullier to raise a collection of tomatoes that now hits the 3,000 mark.
One reason that LeHoullier's collection has grown so large is that he has inherited the collections of gardeners who have become overwhelmed. "People send me entire collections because they can't take care of them."
Disappointment is an opportunity for learning
A scientist by training and experience, LeHoullier sees gardening as "an exciting hobby to learn stuff" and reminds us that "Each year, X number of plants are gonna die. Critters are gonna eat another bunch of plants, but that's great because we learn from it and the next year we try different things to avoid that problem, knowing that other problems will arise."
The bottom line
LeHoullier asserts some basic goals: Do a lot of searching. Ask a lot of questions. Make an accurate assessment of your interest level. Taste every tomato you can get your hands on. Recognize that there aren't a lot of hard and fast answers to gardening questions. There are just, as LeHoullier says, "an infinite number of variables for every act a gardener takes."
Perhaps most important, LeHoullier cheers us on in our tomato-growing efforts by reminding us that, "If you can find them, and buy them, and taste them, and like them, there's no reason you can't grow them."
Main photo: Cherokee Purple heirloom tomato, named by Craig LeHoullier, author of "Epic Tomatoes." Credit: Susan Lutz
When I lived in New York City, I could not keep a single plant alive in my overheated apartment. So imagine my surprise when my husband and I moved to the warm Los Angeles climate and I discovered how easy it is to grow plants — including luscious vegetables — year-round.
Just put them into the ground, water them regularly and watch them grow.
But even as my expertise as backyard gardener grew over the years, I continued to depend on seedlings purchased from my local nursery. Growing vegetables from seeds, I'd heard, could yield good results. But, really, why bother?
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Then I got the chance to find out at a seed swap that was taking place in Orange County.
"The idea is to grow vegetables and fruit that are perfectly suited to the local environment," Sharael Kolberg told me. She is the community liaison for SEEDS Arts and Education, the nonprofit that organized the seed swap in Laguna Beach under the tall shady trees at the Anneliese School.
A new seed library is born
The group of about 100 gardening enthusiasts was also there to celebrate the inauguration of a seed library at the school, with food and Champagne, and a few words from local experts.
Small white boxes that looked like traditional library card drawers were set out on tables and visitors avidly perused the donated seed packets of squash, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and more — all organic and non-GMO.
The primary reason to grow food from seeds? "It tastes good!" was Linda Elbert's answer. A member of Slow Food Orange County, Elbert added that the food is local, fresh and picked when it's ripe.
"Having seeds could be the difference between living and dying," said Chris Prelitz of Transition Laguna Beach.
Prelitz, a local environmentalist, said that seed swapping is one way to create sustainable food habits and strengthen community bonds.
In the past, he said, immigrant farmers who had to flee their village for any reason would sew seeds into the lining of their clothing for safe keeping. It was that vital to keep their food supply going.
But as I soon learned, this live-or-die urgency about saving seeds is felt by many people today — though for a different reason.
Protect and save non-GMO seeds
Big agricultural businesses have been promoting and patenting — and forcing farmers to buy — their genetically modified seeds, and this has galvanized environmental activists around the world to protect and save heirloom, organic, non-GMO seeds.
Seed Savers Exchange for example, which began in 1975, offers an online seed swap that "saves and shares the heirloom seeds of our garden heritage, forming a living legacy that can be passed down through generations."
The San Francisco Seed Library, opened in 2011, allows visitors to check out and donate seeds.
Though most preserve vegetable and fruit seeds, Kew Royal Botanical Gardens near London is dedicated to saving seeds from plants around the world that are under threat of extinction. And the Chicago Botanic Garden has a tall grass prairie seed bank to preserve native species.
The Indian group called Navdana, begun by feminist and activist Dr. Vandana Shiva, has organized more than 100 community seed banks across India to protect biodiversity and to support small farmers.
Concern about the spread of genetically modified seeds caused the Council for Responsible Genetics to create the Safe Seed Pledge. Seed sellers who sign it declare they do not buy or sell genetically engineered seeds.
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds has signed this pledge, as have more than 100 commercial seed sellers. This is important because in 2005 Monsanto, the primary developer of genetically modified crops, bought the vegetable seed company Seminis, which sells seeds under many brand names.
So it is gardeners and cooks in communities around the country who are actively preserving the health and diversity of organic, non-GMO seeds — and thus our good food.
In some parts of the world, swapping seeds is a tradition that has never stopped.
"When you travel through Italy, you see that each community grows its own produce, and makes its own cheeses, olive oils and meats," Elbert said. "They all have slightly different soils and climate — there is tremendous diversity. Trading seeds is common among farmers."
Since I had not brought any seeds to donate for the Orange County seed swap, it didn't feel right for me to take any from the white drawers set out on the tables, but I was sorely tempted.
Luckily Meg Heisinger, from the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, was on hand to demonstrate how to save seeds of winter squash. It looked so simple that I now know that I am ready and willing to join the seed swapping movement.
How to save winter squash seeds
- Let the squash grow a bit past the ripened stage.
- Cut the squash in half and scoop out seeds.
- Put the seeds in a strainer and, under running water, gently rub them with a spoon to separate the pulp from the seeds.
- Place the seeds on a plate or cookie sheet in a dry, but not-too-sunny area.
- Once the seeds have dried, put them into a paper bag or envelope — they can last for about a year.
- That's it. They'll be ready to plant in the spring for a new crop.
Other seeds that are great for beginners to save include: basil, beans, beets, carrots, chard, eggplant, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley, peas, peppers, spinach, sunflowers and tomatoes.
For more information, contact:
SEEDS Library of Laguna Beach (by appointment)
Anneliese School, Willowbrook Campus
20062 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 322-9597
Main photo: Seed swap in Laguna Beach, Calif. Credit: Nicole Gregory


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EVANSVILLE —Berry Plastics posted a $12 million loss last quarter, but the company's top executive said he's happy with the results because the company is moving in the right direction.
Evansville-based Berry manufactures a range of products including plastic containers, packaging, tapes and films. The company is not publicly traded but it does file financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Berry filed its most quarterly report this week.
Last quarter's $12 million loss is an improvement over the same period a year earlier, when the company posted a loss of $69 million.
"We were very pleased with our results for the full calendar year 2011 and the quarter ending Dec. 31," Berry Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Rich told analysts during a conference call Tuesday.
The company saw both its sales and its expenses rise as compared to a year ago.
Net sales last quarter totaled $1.14 billion, up 9 percent from the same period a year earlier. The increase came from two sources, Berry said — it saw volume growth related to last year's acquisition of companies Rexam SBC and Filmco; and it increased the price of its products.
Partially offsetting those gains was a base volume decline of 10 percent. The company experienced "relatively weak consumer demand" last quarter, Rich said.
Berry's cost of goods sold last quarter rose 8 percent, to $972 million. Cost of goods sold represents what a company spends on purchasing raw materials and producing finished goods.
Selling, general and administrative expenses — a category that includes office payroll, executive and sales salaries, sales commissions and advertising and promotion expenses — rose 11 percent, to $70 million.
Berry attributed the increase in both of these expense categories to its Rexam and Filmco acquisitions.
The company slightly reduced its long-term debt last quarter.
Long-term debt as of Dec. 31 stood at $4.5 billion, down 1 percent from the previous quarter.
"Our top priority in the company is to take down the company's leverage," Rich told the analysts.
Looking at the current quarter, Rich said the company is seeing a "modest but steady increase" in economic activity in North America, which represents the vast majority of the company's business.
One challenge, Rich said, lies in the fluctuating cost of the plastic resin that Berry uses as its raw material.
The per-pound price for polyethylene butene film last year ranged from 68 cents to 79 cents, up from 62-71 cents in 2010.
Per-pound prices for polypropylene last year ranged from 78 cents to $1.08, up from 70-84 cents in 2010.
Plastic resin prices in the quarter just ended were at or near the low end of their 2011 price ranges, but the company said it expects prices to rise again.
"Our future results are sensitive to changes in these commodities markets," Rich said.
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Check out our latest Gamecock Spotlight on standout freshman guard Tiffany Mitchell. Growing up in Charlotte she was a Dawn Staley fan and even has Staley's Charlotte Sting jersey on her wall at home. She's off to a great start this season with the second-highest scoring average on the team (11.1 ppg). Go Gamecocks!
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Couple skinny dudes in here
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Nice ass, but that guy doesn't really look that skinny.
Heres a pic of my ass- I have some more on my thread called "18 Twink Ass" in the show yourself off forum.
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Gotta credit these to the Favorite Twinks thread
These guys and their asses are very hot! I love how a skinny guy looks with a nice shapely ass behind him. Seeing them flex as they walk is especially nice.
I've been told that I have a fairly nice butt, so here is me.
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Here's a(sort of) famous one: Vincent Kartheiser
This is a great thread! I guess I have to look in the fetish forum more often.
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Queen, A7X, Disturbed & Shinedown Heading To Guitar Hero In July
Written Tuesday, July 06, 2010 By Dan WebbView author's profile
Activision today announced their upcoming Guitar Hero 5 downloadable content schedule for July and it seems rather more rocky than usual... or should I say than Rock Band. Yes, I went there!
Compatible with Band Hero and the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, today sees British rock band, Queen, return to Guitar Hero, as well as track packs from Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed and Shinedown - who make their guitar hero debut - planned throughout the rest of July.
Here's your July DLC schedule for Guitar Hero:
Queen 2 Track Pack (available today):
- "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"
- "Killer Queen"
- "Somebody To Love"
The Avenged Sevenfold Track Pack (available July 13th):
- "Afterlife"
- "Almost Easy"
- "Scream"
Disturbed Track Pack (available July 20th):
- "Down With The Sickness"
- "Stricken,"
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Shinedown Track Pack (available July 27th):
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8 Great Grilled Cheeses in DCBy Rina Rapuano | November 6, 2013 By Rina Rapuano | November 6, 2013
As the weather cools, we inevitably start craving comfort foods. And what could possibly be more comforting than a gooey, buttery grilled cheese sandwich? We've rounded up eight local takes that range from traditional to creative to just plain decadent.


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More than half of all new residents to Tucson area live in northwest side towns.
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LANHAM, Md. (WNEW) — Metro has restored Blue Line service for all trains heading into the District from Virginia after it was suspended for more than an hour Friday morning.
Metro officials say a cracked third-rail between the Arlington National Cemetery and Rosslyn stations disabled four trains heading in the direction of Largo Town Center before 9 a.m. Crews were able to repair the issue and restore service by 10 a.m.
During the suspension, Metro was advising riders to take the Yellow Line as an alternate route and transfer at L'Enfant Plaza.
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"At least four Blue Line trains have become mechanically disabled this morning, resulting in significant delays that also affect Orange and Silver line trains," WMATA said in a statement.
Large crowds grew on the platforms at most Blue Line stations in Virginia during the delay.
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The members are rural women, who engage in the breeding and trade of young animals like guinea pigs, chickens, and pigs. They buy them at town fairs (for example, guinea pigs cost S/8.00 and sell them in the city of Cusco for S/.12.00).
The loan is a service that they value because it allows them to increase capital and creates greater possibilities of regulating cash flow from the family unit. They value the minimum requirements, the delivery and the repayment of the loan in their community. As in most cases, the valuation of savings is very important.
La comunidad de Ayarmaca, esta ubicada en la provincia de Urubamba, distrito de Chinchero Dpto de Cusco, se encuentra a 45 minutos de la ciudad del Cusco, por carretera afirmada.
Las socias son mujeres campesinas, que se dedican a actividades de crianza y comercio de animales menores, como cuyes, gallinas, cerdos, ellas compran en las ferias comunales (por eje. cuyes S/ 8.00 y lo venden en la ciudad del Cusco a S/. 12.00).
El crédito es un servicio que valoran porque les sirve para, incremento de capital y mayores posibilidades de regular el flujo de caja de la unidad familiar. Valoran los requisitos mínimos, la entrega y devolución del crédito en la propia comunidad. como en la mayoría de los casos la valoración del ahorro tiene mucha importancia.
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Important InformationAbout Asociación Arariwa
Asociación Arariwa is a large non-governmental organization that started offering microcredit in 1994 to improve the quality of life, skills and equity of the population in the rural Cusco region of Peru. Arariwa serves the southern Andean provinces of Peru, and is distinguished by its efforts to reach the very poor, who often live in isolated rural areas. Arariwa fosters village banking, supports savings accounts, promotes access to education, and empowers women entrepreneurs (who make up 78% of its borrowers).
This is a Group Loan
In a group loan, each member of the group receives an individual loan but is part of a larger group of individuals. The group is there to provide support to the members and to provide a system of peer pressure, but groups may or may not be formally bound by a group guarantee. In cases where there is a group guarantee, members of the group are responsible for paying back the loans of their fellow group members in the case of delinquency or default.
Kiva's Field Partners typically feature one borrower from a group. The loan description, sector, and other attributes for a group loan profile are determined by the featured borrower's loan. The other members of the group are not required to use their loans for the same purpose.
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Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
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Pennsylvania Jumps on Rape-y Bandwagon
It's no secret that all across America tax revenue is down, the squeeze is on, and local and state governments are scrambling to ease budgetary pressures. Naturally, politicians struggling to balance their budgets are looking to scale back amongst those who have so much already: women and children craftily living below the poverty line.
Welfare witches, as they're popularly known, are apparently spending much of their free time plotting ways to get knocked up repeatedly so they'll have yet more mouths to feed and thus get even a bigger windfall from the state. Babies equal money!
If more of the popular lore is to be believed, that money is spent not on diapers, rompers and rash cream, but is instead spent on drink, drugs and debauchery. And possibly Doritos.
Four stout hearted state legislators* have taken it upon themselves to rid the great state of Pennsylvania of this plague of freeloaders. Yes, they're on to the nefarious scheme and they're determined to bring it to a grinding halt.
Here's how: the Fearless Four have unveiled a bill that will disallow any incremental increase in benefits should more children be born to a woman already on the welfare rolls.
You have to admire the lawmakers for getting right to the heart of the matter and bringing the shakedown to a halt: take away their pay check and hey! Presto! No more moneymaking babies! Problem solved.
Now, the Fearless Four are not entirely callous or cold hearted; they understand that sometimes, despite the lack of subsidized birth control, the ongoing war on abortion and the lack of affordable pre-and-post-natal care for the uninsured, sometimes people just – whoops! – get pregnant against their will (perhaps when they've neglected to do maintenance on their Anti-Rape-Baby-Making-Barrier-Kits?) so provisions have been made: mother's who have not cynically added a fresh baby to the brood by actually having sex for fun can get that incremental benefit increase if they've managed to get legitimately raped or be an underage victim of incest. Sounds like a good plan to me and, really, it shows that the state really does care.
Naturally, though, the Fearless Four are thinking ahead and realise that any number of these con artists will try to sidestep that little stipulation, so they've arranged some hoops which must be jumped through before anyone gets their grubby little hands on the legal tender.
So just how does the raped or incest-ed expectant mother go about proving her baby is legitimately a rape or incest babe? Here's how it works: if a woman is pregnant as a result of rape or incest she must send a signed statement to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.
'…that she was a victim of rape or incest…that she reported the crime, including the identity of the offender, if known, to a law enforcement agency or, in the case of incest where a pregnant minor is the victim, to the county child protective service agency…stating the name of the law enforcement agency or child protective service agency to which the report was made and the date such report was made…'
Sure, you're saying, but what about all those statistics saying rape is under-reported? Pffft to statistics, I say, but if you insist, here are a few:
46 out of every 100 rapes are reported.
12 of those reports lead to an arrest.
9 get prosecuted
5 lead to a felony conviction
3 rapists in every hundred will spend even one day in prison
Sobering statistics, to be sure, and here are the most common reasons why more than 50% of women do not report their assaults: they fear they will not be believed, that they will not be taken seriously, or that they will be seen as responsible for their own assault.
But honestly, what's a hard-pressed legislator to do? Sit around molly-coddling people who don't believe in working within a system that clearly doesn't work? Time to be part of the solution, not the problem, right? Report the crime and to hell with all those Doubting Thomases!
Now, if you look closely, the wording on incest is, I'll grant you, a tad odd.
'…Where a pregnant minor is the victim…'
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that I'm not quite sure what they're getting at; does this mean that if someone over the age of majority is impregnated by Uncle Pervy then it doesn't count? Or does it mean that that an incest pregnancy in a legally adult woman falls into the good, old-fashioned legitimate rape category (providing they can prove it, of course) and is no longer considered incest? I am, admittedly, slightly confused, but since I trust the worthy leaders of the 2nd State, I'll just stop bothering my pretty little head with those troublesome questions.
How rape got tied up on welfare legislation is anybody's guess, but to be serious for a moment, let's look at some more of those pesky statistics:
Less than 2% of Pennsylvania residents receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (there's a 60 month cap on benefits), while just 17.6% of the state's residents living below the poverty line receive cash benefits. Whilst on the dole recipients must be actively looking for work (applying for a minimum of three jobs a week, although who's watching the kids while they do this is anybody's guess) or in approved education.
Looking further, the data shows that the monthly benefit in most counties for a family of three is $403 dollars. Yes, you read that correctly: $403 dollars per month for a family of three. That breaks down to just a smidgen over $100 dollars per week. I'm not sure that would even keep me in wine, but I digress.
So I can see why women would be running around searching for sperm donors in a valiant effort to fund their luxurious lifestyles: life on the dole is just one big shopping spree at Walmart. And if a woman is not the type to try and take advantage but sadly falls prey to a legitimate rape or to Uncle Pervy it's heartening to know that the good people of Pennsylvania have got her back.
*State Reps. Rose Marie Swanter (R), Tom Caltagirone (D), Mark Gillen (R), Keith Gillespie (R)


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Don Hofstrand, Value-Added Agriculture Field Specialist, Northeast Area
In an effort to maintain the viability of farm numbers and rural areas, farmers have turned to value-added agriculture to maintain their viability. Value-added agriculture involves moving up the food supply chain to capture additional profits beyond the farm gate. However, these farm groups need help in developing viable value-added businesses that generate profits for farmer investors and jobs for local communities.
ISU Extension, along with its partners, were awarded a USDA grant to provide information on value-added agriculture information. As a result, the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) was formed. AgMRC is a national information center for value-added agriculture. The primary delivery method is a web site (AgMRC.org). Clients of AgMRC are farmers and processors. Partners involved in the Center are ISU Extension, CARD, Kansas State University, and the Ag Issues Center at the University of California.
During the last year, AgMRC has reorganized it layout, converted to the Content Management System used by ISU Extension, and updated the cosmetic look of the site. These changes make the site look more professional and provide easier access to the large amount of information provided at the site. The average number of daily visitors at the site exceeded 1,700 per day during April, 2005. The average number of hours spent at the site per day during April was 256 hours per day.
April 29, 2005
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does eminem matter?
On assignment for his first cover story for Rolling Stone, the very first national cover story on Eminem, Anthony Bozza met a young blond kid, a rapper who would soon take the country by storm. But back in 1999, Eminem was just beginning to make waves among suburban white teenagers as his first single, "My Name Is," went into heavy rotation on MTV.
Who could have predicted that in a mere two years, Eminem would become the most reviled and controversial hip-hop figure ever? Or that twelve months after that, Eminem would sit firmly at the pinnacle of American celebrity, a Grammy winner many times over and the recipient of an Oscar.
did eminem change or did america finally figure him out?
Whatever You Say I Am attempts to answer this question and many more. Since their first meeting, Bozza has been given a level of access to Eminem that no other journalist has enjoyed. In Whatever You Say I Am, original, never-before-published text from Bozza's interviews with Eminem are combined with the insight of numerous hip-hop figures, music critics, journalists, and members of the Eminem camp to look behind the mask of this enigmatic celebrity. With an eye toward Eminem's place in American popular culture, Bozza creates a thoughtful portrait of one of the most successful artists of our time. This is so much more than a biography of a thoroughly well-documented life. It is a close-up look at a conflicted figure who has somehow spoken to the heart of America.
About the Author
Anthony Bozza is the author of four New York Times Bestsellers, including Whatever You Say I Am: The Life and Times of Eminem, Slash, co-written with Slash and the #1 bestselling Too Fat to Fish, co-written with Artie Lange. Bozza was a staff writer and editor for Rolling Stone magazine for seven years, during which he profiled a diverse range of artists from Eminem and the Wu-Tang Clan to Trent Reznor and U2. He lives in New York City.
Praise For…
"While most scribes, with eyes closed, have long been pushing pens in hot pursuit of international rap phenom Eminem, Anthony Bozza has wisely devoted his time to exploring the trials and tribulations of Detroit native Marshall Mathers III. And he who understands Mathers understands the fabric of American society—beautiful stitches, stains, rips, and all."—Sacha Jenkins, former Vibe magazine music editor, writer at large for Spin magazine, and coauthor of Ego Trip's Big Book of Racism! and Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists
"Anthony Bozza was granted an access to Eminem that no journalist is likely to see again soon—and so Whatever You Say I Am offers the most intimate glimpses yet of the most towering, complicated figure of our culture."
—Alan Light, former editor in chief of Vibe and Spin magazines, and editor of The Vibe History of Hip-Hop.


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- Commission sets out an action plan to support the development of blue energy
- "The European Commission has unveiled an action plan to help harvest more renewable energy from Europe's seas and oceans. The plan aims to boost this emerging "blue energy" sector – which includes technologies that can capture the energy from waves, tides and temperature variations in the water – by bringing together knowledge and expertise under a new Ocean Energy Forum. The aim is to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and make Europe's energy supplies more secure by creating a stable source of renewable energy in the region. This could be used in conjunction with other renewable sources such as wind and solar power. According to the European Commission, oceans and seas globally have sufficient energy potential to cover our current and projected energy needs. There are significant challenges in harnessing this potential, however, such as high technology costs and complex licensing rules."
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cupcakes and stars for my birthday
Daily DeviationGiven 2006-07-27
I love the cheeky attitude in _eighteen by ~Lazy-Grain. The colours really pop out and well, it just makes me smile! ( Featured by serpentinekiss )
This Pic is great
ecco parlavo di questa foto nel libro ospiti *_* favvo *_*
I like the colours
Merita !
Bellissima gallery
Bellissima gallery
So cute.
Wonderfull pix. I'm crazy about colors and the photo idea.
Have a nice week end.
Have a nice week end.
yuuummyyy...soo kewwll
Amazing Shot.
perfecttt shot ;D
lovely cupcake ^^
lovely cupcake ^^
cupcake is cute (and the star, mmm) but your nails are best!! Specific and charming...
awesome picture.
italiani! xD
troppo bella questa foto il pasticcino pooi *-*
subito fav!
troppo bella questa foto il pasticcino pooi *-*
subito fav!
awww. I love this pic <3 Happy B-Day!
i think that i love you now!!!
I love iiiit!
I LOVE this and the cupcake looks yummy.
Lovely and colorful....
Waaaaaaaa.... so special...
sugoi sugoiiiiii >.<
Waaaaaaaa.... so special...
sugoi sugoiiiiii >.<
*yummy* lucky girl ^^
perfect pic* sorry
haaa perfect bic, great job
so beautiful
Happy birthday sweetie!
Love the picture.
That candle looks cool.
che bellaaa *___*
Your VERY VERY Famous Pic~ *faves* <3
awesome shot
Che bellaa uffa anch'io volevo una torta così x il mio compleanno XD
L'altra volta ho visto un disegno come questa foto, solo che la protagonista era meno entusiasta perchè avrebbe mangiato un buccellato di carta e colore
I wonder where you'd get star candles like that. SO cute.
Amazing i really love the colours. is very beautiful. brilliant pose also
ho wow fabulous
nice photography colors.. and happy birthday!
I like your yellow wall and your cake is tasty
damn im hungry ...
damn im hungry ...
Just to let you know that this have been featured in my last journal
The model reminds me of Amelie
this is very cute!
I've seen this photo on many blog without link (some persons don't respect your art). And i found it very original. The colors are extra. Also the atmosphere.
I love your hair sooow much. Grr >.<
I admire your art. :]
mood : Aha n_n
I love your hair sooow much. Grr >.<
I admire your art. :]
mood : Aha n_n
i want that star candle
Great picture! <33
che carina questa foto
amazing pic!! : )


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The current population of Binghamton Metro is 250,244 with the median age of 43. Binghamton Metro's median household income is $54,995, and the average household net worth is $391,046.
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|Average Household Net Worth
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Age distribution represents the distribution of the population in Binghamton Metro by age group. In Binghamton Metro, the male-to-female ratio is 122,948:127,305, which is 2% higher than the ratio of New York, which is 9,624,376:10,197,256. Age demographic data is sourced from census, 2015.
Crime rate index represents the average crime rate for a local area in comparison to nearby areas and the national average. A crime index of 100 represents the national average. Binghamton Metro, has 62% less property crime than New York, and is 76% below the nation's average. Binghamton Metro, has 86% less personal crime than New York and when compared to that of United States, Binghamton Metro is 86% below the national average.
Marital status represents the percent of residents in Binghamton Metro that are single, married, widowed and divorced. In Binghamton Metro, 73% of people are married and 27% of people are single. The percent of people married is 5% higher than the ratio of New York, which is 68%. Marital data is sourced from census, 2015.
Household income distribution represents the distribution of Binghamton Metro income brackets at the household level. Overall, the median household income for Binghamton Metro is $54,995, which is 4% lower than that of New York ($57,395). Income data for Binghamton Metro is sourced from census, 2015.
Education data represents the highest level of education attained by residents in Binghamton Metro. In Binghamton Metro, 16% of residents 18 and over graduated from high school and 31% completed a Bachelor's degree or higher, which is 7% lower than that of New York. Education statistics is sourced from census, 2015.


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Take a 'sneak peek' at the slick new aromapod that is changing the world of aromatherapy.
Living Well With Your
Sense of Smell
We are taught to read, write and listen. Why not to smell?
Breaths come in pairs, except for two times in our lives - the beginning and the end. At birth we inhale for the first time; at death we exhale for the last.
Each day, we breathe about 23,040 times and move over 438 cubic feet of air. It takes two seconds to inhale and three seconds to exhale and during that time odors flood our smell receptors with information.
Smells coat us, swirl around us, enter our bodies and emanate from us. We live in a constant wash of them. Read more >>


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The Japanese video game company plans use proceeds from selling its stake in the Seattle Mariners to fund the filmmaking initiative. » Read More
Delivering free games on mobile platforms may not seem like a great business model, but Trip Hawkins, CEO of mobile gaming leader Digital Chocolate and founder of Electronic Arts, sees it as the next great growth opportunity in the gaming industry.
Game software sales came in at just over $1 billion, a 23 percent drop compared to the 2008 numbers, according to market research firm NPD Group. The 2008 numbers were bolstered by blockbuster titles "Grand Theft Auto IV" and "Mario Kart Wii"—and a stronger economic climate.
With all the attention on Sony's first net loss in 14 years Thursday, another announcement that was overlooked. Sony, while avoiding the words precisely, all but confirmed that a price cut is coming for the PlayStation 3 this year.
After a relatively dull past two years, the Electronic Entertainment Expo ("E3" for short) appears ready to deliver the goods this year.
Lately gamers have seemed a bit less interested in the series that once defined cool – and shattered sales boundaries.
Investors in the video game sector might want to brace themselves. A big drop in March sales may signal the beginning of a slump.
There's been plenty of press about how consumers are trading down, but it's not just that simple, according to Mintel Senior Research Analyst Marcia Mogelonsky.
Shares of Sony closed half a percent lower Monday after the electronics maker said CEO Howard Stringer would double up as president and directly oversee the electronics division at the centre of its problems.
Sony sent a message of change Friday in centering power in Chief Executive Howard Stringer, who will also become president and gain greater say over its core electronics business as Japan's iconic electronics maker tackles a painful global slump.
CES will be something of a preview of what's to come for the consumer electronics industry this year. Less will have to be more, as revenue and investment shrink while buyers and profits become scarce.
Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. said on Friday it will cut 1,000 jobs, or 10 percent of its work force, as part of a restructuring plan that will save around $120 million a year.
I've been covering the massive Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for longer than I care to remember. Before that, it was Comdex. I've been doing this for the better part of 15 years, and I've seen my fair share of stunning developments at the show.
Discount and dollar stores are back in fashion and back in the black. Just about everyone else has his back to the wall.
James Bond always manages to race in, driving an Aston Martin, to save the day. This weekend we're sure to see 007 kill the box office. The latest in the Bond franchise, "Quantum of Solace", from Sony and MGM could be bigger than any other Bond film. Despite the global economic downturn it's already a huge hit overseas.
Is it really time to buy Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Is my kid wrong about hating the Wii? And more reader e-mails!
This is the live blog of the Apple "Let's Rock" event. The first post is at the bottom of the page, with the last enry at top.
Microsoft will slash the price of its Xbox 360 game console in Japan by about 30%, below Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PlayStation 3 as it tries to boost its market share, a newspaper reported on Monday.
A week from today, LucasFilm and Warner Bros. will unleash "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," the latest installment of the Star Wars money-making machine. And with it comes the spotlight on cool technologies.
Nintendo's quarterly profit rose 31.5 percent on the runaway success of its Wii game console, but the Japanese video game maker kept its annual outlook well short of market expectations.
Sony posted a bigger-than-expected 47 percent fall in quarterly profit and cut its outlook, hurt by its struggling mobile phone joint venture with Sweden's Ericsson while rival Matsushita nearly doubled its profit on rising flat TV sales.


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Joe Wilson was a living legend in Tracy.
Duck hunting season is now open, so it's important that we stay out of each other's way.
I wanted a better ending. It should have been honorable, dignified. But it wasn't.
Last week, California Governor, Edmund " Jerry" Brown signed Senate Bill 1221 to outlaw the traditional hunting of bears and bobcats with hounds. Effective January 1, 2013, the new law will ban any hunting of bears or bobcats by using hounds.
If you have ever been bowling you know that there are some do's and don'ts that new bowlers should be made aware of.
Forget the movie about these Oakland A's. Already been done and, besides, Brad Pitt has moved on to other things.
Last week after shaving a rather large sliver off a rock, my lawnmower quit and smoked.
For those of us who have been fishing a while, I'm sure we've all heard the term 'turnover' used.
It's a little uncomfortable writing about myself sometimes.
The Elbow Creek stretch of the Mokelumne is a microcosm of the Sierra Nevada trout streams. It is a roadless stretch of water that gets very little fishing pressure and it offers the angler tumbling brook trout water, meandering meadow stretches with wary browns, and willow lined runs with feisty rainbows. You can use your nymphs and wooly worms for the brookie water, your classic dry patterns on the rainbow runs, and splash noisy hopper flies in the grassy meadows.
Sometimes even I am left wondering what I did wrong after an unproductive day of fishing.
My junior year of college I lived off campus at a place called "The Blockhouse". The complex was a series of perfectly-shaped, two-story squares with a pool in the middle. It was just short of a mile from campus.
This is the beginning of the tarantula mating season.
Often I see fishermen point at an area or spot and say, "It looks good over there!"
For as much time as I've spent around lodges, I had never been to one as a guest until this past weekend at the Clearwater Lodge on the Pit River east of Redding.
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It's the last week of school and Memorial Day weekend is also coming up, so expect the waterways to be crowded if you're ...
The freak show that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor are talking about will almost surely never happen, and for that anyone who would even ...
Some of the old timers will tell you that the best way to teach someone how to swim is to push them right into the ...
"Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after."- Henry David Thoreau
There's an old saying that "one man's junk is another man's treasure."
The Manteca Little League Red Sox took advantage of six walks to put up 12 first-inning runs and never looked back in a 21-8 win ...
Over the years I have periodically reported on historic or collectors guns that have come up for auction.
Last week, I mentioned that I was going to be fishing for bass with a childhood friend.
Life is full of regrets.
Several years ago when I made the decision to fish for multiple species, I didn't realize it was going to be so difficult.
It took a little longer than I had originally planned, but I finally was able to fish Lake Pardee last weekend.
Last weekend a friend and I went fishing at Lake Amador.
April is the month that I get most excited about when thinking about going fishing.
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Crackdown 2 Demo Shooting Up the Place Next Week
Written Friday, June 18, 2010 By Richard WalkerView author's profile
Crackdown 2 is getting a demo on the Xbox Live Marketplace next week, weeks ahead of its July release date, which is surely good news for fans of anarchy and chaos everywhere.
The demo lands on Monday, June 21st and will reportedly have 100 Gamerscore to earn, which sounds odd and a bit dubious.
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Welcome to Deer Run Commons by Charter Homes & Neighborhoods located in Dauphin County in Derry Township. These townhomes offer the perfect balance of comfort, value and convenience. From our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom village homes to our 3 bedroom townhomes, these spacious new home designs are ready for move-in featuring open floorplans, spacious kitchens with islands and maintenance-free living. Located just steps away from the walking trails and open space of Gelder Park, Deer Run Commons is only one mile away from Route 283 and Route 322, making the commute to Lancaster and Harrisburg that much simpler. With premium outlet shopping, the popular Hersheypark theme park and the Hershey Bears professional hockey team, you won't be at a loss for things to do. Hershey is known for some of the finest schools in the region and is the home of the nationally known Hershey Medical Center. It's also referred to as "The Sweetest Place on Earth." Live the charming, small town life that Hershey has to offer. Home Store Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11AM-6PM
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