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José Oscar is fisty nine years old and lives with his life's companion and their 4 children. He grows corn and maicillo. He has worked in agriculture for a long time and has gained valuable experience. He is able to sell his product since he has a lot of customers, because what he sells is of the highest quality and the exact weight. Thanks to his excellent harvests, he always leaves his customers satisfied. José is a man who loves his work and is responsible, humble and very honest. He is always willing to do better and there is nothing that can stop him reaching the success he seeks. His customers and neighbors have very good things to say about him and describe him as an enterprising, dynamic and responsible person who can take on the responsibility of paying the loan. They have seen his hard he has done work for years to get ahead with his farming, which is his only source of income. In the last few years, due to problems with weather, he hasn't been able to obtain his own resources. That is why he is asking INTEGRAL for a loan that will allow him to buy corn and maicillo, fertilizer and pest control for the 2012 harvest. José Oscar hopes that this way he will be able to continue giving his home the financial security and a full life for his family.
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José Oscar de cincuenta y nueve años de edad vive junto a su compañera de vida y sus 4 hijos. Él se dedica al cultivo de maíz y maicillo, tiene mucho tiempo dedicándose a la agricultura por lo que se hecho de experiencia valiosa además para poder comercializar su producto, tiene mucha clientela pues todo lo que vende es de primera calidad y peso exacto, gracias a las excelentes cosechas que obtiene, además los precios son accesibles y el servicio siempre deja satisfechos a los clientes; José es un hombre que ama su trabajo, responsable, humilde y muy honesto, siempre está dispuesto a superarse y no hay nada que pueda detenerlo para que él logre llegar al éxito que desea, sus clientes y vecinos hacen muy buenos comentarios de él y lo califican como una persona emprendedora, dinámico y responsable como para poder asumir una responsabilidad de pagar, ya que ven su enorme esfuerzo que desde hace años hace para sacar adelanate através de su ésta actividad agrícola que es su única fuente de ingresos y que debido a que los últimos años debido a fenómenos climáticos no ha podido obtener recursos propios, por eso le solicita a INTEGRAL un crédito que le permita comprar semilla de maíz y maicillo, abonos y controles de plagas para la cosecha de la temporada 2012. José Oscar tiene la esperanza que así podrá continuar llevando a su hogar seguridad económica y una vida plena para su familia.
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Video: "Swimsuit Issue"
Artist: Sonic Youth
Album: Dirty
Director: MTV contest winner Phil Morrison
Released: 1992
Available on Corporate Ghost: Videos, 1990-2002 from Universal
I first discovered Sonic Youth later than is cool to admit: when their Butch Vig-produced album Dirty came out in 1992. I know I risk losing some indie cred by not claiming to have been a fan since Sister or Daydream Nation, but I'm just going to have to risk it. I saw the video for "100%" on MTV's "120 Minutes" soon after its release and bought the CD, but while that song and other singles from the record (especially "Sugar Kane") were very strong, it was one of the album's lesser-known tracks that really caught my attention and made me appreciate what a great band Sonic Youth could be.
"Swimsuit Issue" is a commentary on sexual harassment in two parts. In the first section, Kim Gordon sings from the point of view of an executive assistant who is being harassed (and has possibly been raped) by her boss. She rebukes him bitterly ("I'm just here for dictation. I'm not your summer vacation") and reveals that she has shamed him on national television for his offense ("Being on Sixty Minuteswas it worth your fifteen minutes?"). Appropriately, the music is frantic and angry in the song's first act. Reaching a furious climax, the song shifts tempos abruptly into a slow-burning, sinister groove. At this point, Gordon recites a list of the first names of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue models--one name for each of the eight beats, each name punctuated by stop/start guitars and angry drums. "Roshumba… Judith… Paulina… Cathy…" the names continue to rattle off, the music mesmerizing, until Kim Gordon coolly releases us from her spell with the nearly whispered chant "Ice Women."
The message of the song is clear and powerful: victimization of women can take different forms. The socially unacceptable first scenario is obviousno one would defend it. But the objectification of women on the covers of magazines at the grocery store checkout line is just as offensive (perhaps more, since it is so pervasive). I heard this song, and was instantly aware that Sonic Youth had something important to say underneath all that noise.
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As the music begins, a group of young men in a living room start lighting cigarettes and removing their T-shirts. The men are all in their twenties, but none of them are especially fit or attractive. In fact, most are downright flabby. By the time the song's lyrics have kicked in, the dozen or so men are mingling at a party. They are talking, smoking, dancing, joking around with one another, and playing pool. Between wide shots of the group, we are shown close-ups of parts of each man's flabby torso. And when we're not looking at pudgy men with hairy backs, we're treated to repeated images of burning cigarettes. As the first part of the song crescendos to its climax, one of the men goes so far as to place his cigarette in his bellybutton, giving the appearance that his gut is doing the smoking. There is nothing visually appealing about any of this, of course.
At first, it's hard not to wonder why anyone would want to look at such an unattractive mass of flesh. Remember that these are not typical video actors or models. They're a bunch of pasty regular guys with pack-a-day habits and stringy hair. But everything becomes brilliantly clear as the song switches to the litany of Swimsuit Issue models' names. As each model's name is uttered, one of the men saunters towards the camera, as if in a living room fashion show. They wink and flirt. They smile and part their lips "seductively." They are topless. The moves are vintage House of Style, and the point is poignantly (and comically) made.
The treatment of stout, smoking men as pieces of meat is no more acceptable than the same treatment of female coworkers svelte or models. We should, as a society, be just as repulsed by the victimization of women as we are by the images in the video. As the music stops and Gordon sings "ice women" for the last time, all that remains on the screen is the image of a dissipating wisp of smoke, the only remaining visual evidence of burned cigarettes. It's a reminder that even when the damage done to women is not obvious, the stink still lingers.
There's one more remarkable thing about the "Swimsuit Issue" video: fans made it. When Dirty was released, MTV held a Make-Your-Own-Sonic-Youth-Video contest. "Swimsuit Issue" was the second-place winner. It may have aired once on MTV (probably in the middle of the night), but it has not been available until now. In spite of its cinematic shortcomings, it's become my favorite Sonic Youth video. It's provocative and funny, with its skewering of video clichés, and it so deftly gets to the heart of what the song is all about. Best of all, it was produced by people who were affected by that message in the first place. The fans got it, and they were able to join in the artistic dialogue with the band they admire. An album earlier, on "Kool Thing," Kim Gordon had asked if the title character was "going to liberate us girls from male, white, corporate oppression." It seems the makers of "Swimsuit Issue" were at least willing to try.
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Seemed like they have long term tenants who were rather seedy. I made sure my door was locked at night and took my valuables with me each day. Didn't feel very safe.
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Internet did not work
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Wifi, nice people, was perfect location for us! Great over nice stay,
Carpet old & stained. Everything else was clean!
Common spaces were very well kept and inviting. Staff were kind and accommodating.
The room was not as clean as I would have hoped. It needed a deep cleaning.
Very comfortable for my husband, self and 2 cats at night, then filled with a dozen family members during the day for Christmas festivities. Was crowded but worked out very well. I was allowed to borrow 6 chairs from the conference room and we made it work. Lots of electrical outlets for our crockpots and buffet warmers, kitchen well stocked with utensils. All in all, I'd recommend this hotel and will stay there again myself!
The hotel was undergoing a remodel, our room looked very nice, but there was a slight smell of paint coming through the vents. Not bad considering they can't close entirely while remodeling and we really needed a hotel with a kitchen! All of the staff were wonderful except the woman who checked us in, a manager I think. Not a smile or extra word of welcome there...
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There seems to be a homeless population in Chico that hangs around the area. Pretty harmless, but as a young business woman, not exactly comforting.
The bed was comfortable, everything seemed exactly what was expected of a 2/5 rated place
I didn't like that one of the desk guys working there mis used my information and CALLED my personal cell phone to ask if I wanted to meet up and wanted to talk to me when I was alone. He called multiple times and harassed me in the same conduct. A police report is being made, definite creep.
Fridge didn't work and no chain type lock for the door
moderate neighborhood, in the city, easy to get anything
We are not smokers and we had a baby with us, but you gave us a smoker room. In order to get a non smoker room; we had to spend another $40. So at the end we pay more than having a good deal from online booking. It was a bad deal
it's cheap
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Friendly staff, great decor, centrally located, historic
The price is kind of outrageous, especially for the area. Chico is a small, simple little town. We stayed here for our wedding night and then went to Monterey for our honeymoon. We paid less for a spa and suite with equally friendly staff, pet friendly and a badass restaurant in Monterey. Kind of odd.
It was a good overnight spot while dropping son at Chico State
Clean room and great location.Friendly staff.
Street noise,l mediocre "Breakfast."
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Caduceus Institute of Classical Homeopathy is so proud of all the amazing graduates and the service they provide, bringing the wonderful healing art of homeopathy to their communities all over the US and the world.
For a quick start, please have a look at our graduates page, and listen to the Introduction to the Caduceus Program on the lecture page. You can also check out how our program helps you get certified in homeopathy. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions—I look forward to hearing from you!
Willa Keizer, CCH
Director, Caduceus Institute
Comprehensive Academic and Clinical Training for Professional Certification
We offer comprehensive distance learning programs in Acute Homeotherapeutics (basic) and Constitutional Homeopathy (advanced), as well as onsite and distance Clinical Training in classical homeopathy. The courses are designed both for health professionals who wish to integrate homeopathy into their existing practices, as well as for people who wish to become professional homeopaths. Audio classes, handouts, mentoring by an expert instructor, and a carefully designed curriculum make it possible to learn homeopathy at home and at your own pace. Onsite clinical training sessions are also available in Santa Cruz, California.
What Makes our Program Special?
Our distance learning program is a skillfully prepared, systematized course of study that was developed over many years. It is designed to make the profound principles of homeopathy fun to learn and accessible. At the core of each of our learning modules is almost 30 hours of audio-taped classes, recorded in their entirety and complete with lectures, activities, and discussions. This format gives you the best opportunity for successful distance learning, as it is almost like being in a live class. You can take the program at your own pace, under the guidance of an experienced clinician/instructor. Our complete program prepares you for registration with the North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH), an independent national organization devoted to maintaining high standards of homeopathy and representing professional homeopaths since 1990.
We have kept our tuition reasonably priced in the hopes that homeopathic education will stay accessible to everyone who feels drawn to this noble healing art. We hope you can join us!
Unsolicited Praise from a New Graduate
"Thank you for a great education – you are a wonderful teacher who really knows her stuff and I have enjoyed every minute of my education with you guys (great voice on tape – a true listening pleasure). I will have pride listing the Caduceus school as my place of education on my business brochures."
Unsolicited Praise from a New Student
"I just wanted to tell you how much I love your program. I have been reading on my own for awhile on homeopathy and have the basics, but am learning so much from your course that I just didn't know. I started listening to the MP3 and it is really neat. I like the fact that the course works like a classroom. Most distance programs are simply read the book and answer the questions, but this is just like being in the class only for those of us who can't make it."
Read more student comments.
Certification vs. Licensure:
Our Program Fulfills all current Academic and Clinical Requirements for C.H.C. Certification, and we offer other types of certification as well. Certification confirms your skills in homeopathy, and is available through a variety of pathways in our program.
Please note: There is NO type of certification in the US that gives you legal permission/licence to practice homeopathy. Certification and licensing are completely different. Only the states can issue licenses.
Legalities regarding the practice of homeopathy vary from state to state — whichever certification method you choose makes absolutely no difference legally. Minnesota, Rhode Island, California, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada have "safe harbor" health freedom laws protecting the practice of homeopathy by unlicensed practitioners.
Confused about all of the different homeopathic organizations out there and how they may or may not impact your education or practice as a homeopath? Feel free to contact us, we would be happy to talk to you!


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Samantha Macleod is currently the Associate Producer for News 10's, Sac & Co. morning show. And to my surprise, I recently learned that this wasn't the only place she has been displayed her leadership skills and talents. Samantha is a freelance wardrobe stylist for films and commercials all throughout the Sacramento area! As a fashion enthusiast, I was really excited to gain perspective on Samantha's expertise so we sat down for a chat and here's what I learned...
As a kid, Samantha described herself as "tomboy" but to her recollection, it wasn't long before she became inspired by the idea of dressing up and looking great in laid back and casual attire. She has many commercial and film shoots under her felt but her favorite job was working as a wardrobe stylist for her very first film, a horror film might I add. A little background information, a wardrobe stylist or costume designer is a person whose responsibility is to design costumes for the film. Samantha found great excitement in making these characters relatable and seeing how wardrobe greatly contributes to a film. She called it a "great learning experience."
When it comes to fashion in Sacramento, Samantha sees the great potential our city has. We live in the capital of California and have a huge commuter university that can make for many diverse and personal trends. What we are lacking are the resources and outlets for our aspiring fashion designers and stylists. Samantha would like to see more locally owned fabric and craft stores, something different from the rest. In February 2012, Samantha had the pleasure of attending Sacramento Fashion Week at the Elks Ballroom in Downtown. Here she was inspired by our local fashion designers and their edgy and diverse collections. For her, it was nice to see aspiring fashion gurus having their own voice and displaying it locally. She looks forward to attendind Sacramento Fashion Week 2013 and seeing even more new designers and an even higher attendance.
In speaking with Samantha, one thing was for certain, she loved what she did. Her dream job is to be a full time wardrobe stylist and seeing it all play out on film. Well Sam, News 10 is behind you one hundred percent, reminding you to follow your dreams and shoot for the stars!


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City and county budgets moving forward, Cincinnati master plan approved, few voted twice
Screw Cyber Monday; it's budget day! The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners is set to vote on its 2013 budget today. The initial vote was delayed when commissioners couldn't all agree on the full details. In City Council, a memo revealed the budget should be unveiled today. One part of the Cincinnati proposal has already been hinted at by a previous memo from the city manager: privatized parking. On Wednesday, City Council approved Plan Cincinnati. The master plan, which is the first the city has undertaken in 32 years, creates short-, medium- and long-term goals. Built largely on public feedback, the plan emphasizes Cincinnati's urban core with new transportation programs, community health initiatives, new housing options and more. CityBeat previously covered the plan in-depth here. In Hamilton County, 81 people voted twice. The votes, which involved provisional ballots, only reflects about 0.2 percent of the county's vote, but it shows some of the confusion and inefficiencies of modern elections. One particular problem is some elderly voters cast absentee ballots before the election and then filed provisional ballots on Election Day. A California firm is using Alaskan pension dollars to buy hundreds of homes in Greater Cincinnati. The real estate will be used to provide corporate rentals. Some education advocates are worried state education agencies won't have the proper time and resources to implement HB 555. A few provisions will have to be ready by mid-2013, which some advocates see as too little time; but the president of the Ohio Board of Education remains confident. HB 555 will radically reform the state's school report card system, which evaluates and grades schools. Some state officials are worried the new standards, which will be measured in part by new standardized tests, will be too tough. An early simulation of the new report cards in May showed Cincinnati Public Schools dropping from the second-best rating of "Effective" under the current system to a D-, with 23 schools flunking and Walnut Hills High School retaining its top mark with an A. State Medicaid costs are rising, but more slowly. The slowdown may be partially attributed to Gov. John Kasich's reforms of the program, which is one of the most prominent costs in state budgets around the country. Gas prices in Ohio have gone up in the last week. The prices were higher than they were in 2011, and some experts say instability in the Middle East is to blame. Ohio is looking good for a revival of the pharmaceutical industry. That's good news since the industry could be on the cusp of a "golden era of renewed productivity and prosperity," according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. Unfortunately for the pharmaceutical industry, the next generation of water pollution could be flushed drugs. Here is the pope made out of condoms. Science has been hard at work in 2012. Here is a list of the seven greatest engineering innovations of the year. The list includes the world's largest semi-submersible vessel, which can be used as an offshore dock, and a carbon-neutral office building, which is arguably the most sustainable workplace ever. The greatest public service announcement ever made:
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Council Approves Plan Cincinnati
Comprehensive plan sets short-, long-term goals for development
Cincinnati City Council on Wednesday approved the first comprehensive plan in the last 32 years to direct future city growth and development. All eight present members of council voted in favor of the plan, after a 10-minute "love-fest," as Councilwoman Yvette Simpson put it, praising one another and the team that created the plan. The nine-member team worked on the comprehensive plan for the last three years. Councilman Chris Smitherman was not present for the vote. "I can't use the term that Joe Biden, our vice president used, but this is a big deal," said Mayor Mark Mallory, referencing an infamous gaffe where Biden uttered an expletive into a hot microphone. The 228-page plan emphasizes urban development over suburban, citing population movement back into city centers. The plan focuses on key areas and offers proposals for the near-, middle- and long-terms. These include proposals to stabilize residential and business areas, improve quality of life, improve housing choices and affordability and offer alternative means of transportation to automobiles, including the controversial streetcar. CityBeat previously covered the plan in depth.
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Cincinnati unemployment drops, Ohio standardized test to be replaced, gas prices rise
Public service announcement: There will be no Morning News and Stuff Thursday and Friday due to Thanksgiving break. Happy Thanksgiving, and CityBeat will see you again on Monday! With gains in the civilian labor force, Cincinnati's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent. The city's unadjusted unemployment rate is below the nation's rate of 7.5 percent, but it's above Hamilton County's 6.2 percent rate and Ohio's 6.3 percent rate.The Ohio Graduation Tests will soon be no more. As part of broader reform, state education leaders have agreed to establish new standardized tests with a focus on college and career readiness. But the reform faces some concerns from Democrats, who worry the new standards, particularly the school report cards that evaluate schools and districts, may be unreasonably tough. An early simulation of the new school report cards in May showed Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) dropping from the second-best rating of "Effective" under the current system to a D- under the new system, with 23 CPS schools flunking. Gas prices in southwest Ohio appear to be on the rise. Since Monday, they have moved up 10 to 20 cents. The Horseshoe Casino is hiring again. This time, the casino is looking for people experienced in restaurant management, hosting, banquet, finance, marketing and guest services. One problem Ohio must consider in its decision to expand Medicaid or not: a doctor shortage. Still, one study found states that expanded Medicaid had notable health gains. Contrary to the fiscal reasons normally cited by Republican Gov. John Kasich's office, another report from the Arkansas Department of Human Services found expanding Medicaid would actually save the state money by lowering the amount of uncompensated care. Thirteen people are going for the Ohio Supreme Court. The vacant slot needs to be filled after Justice Evelyn Stratton announced she was stepping down earlier in the year. Her replacement, who will be picked by Gov. Kasich, will finish the two years of her six-year term. Some of the candidates are from the Cincinnati area, including Pat Fischer and Pat DeWine, the newly elected First District appellate judge. Surprisingly, Republican Justice Robert Cupp did not submit an application despite recently losing re-election. A ban on internet sweepstakes cafes is on its way. The cafes are allegedly susceptible to illegal activities such as money laundering, racketeering and sex trafficking. Marc Dann, the Democrat formerly in charge of the Ohio attorney general's office, lost his law license for six months. Dann resigned from the role of attorney general in 2008 after 17 months of scandal-ridden service. Three staffers at Gov. Kasich's office were cleared by the Ohio inspector general's office of engaging in political activity during work hours. The mediation between Hostess and a striking union failed. The company is blaming the union for shutting down, but the free market is a likelier culprit. With Thanksgiving around the corner, here is some science on weight gain. A new way to give drugs to patients: injectable sponges that expand inside the body.
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Tougher tests seek to prepare students for college, careers
The Ohio Graduation Tests will soon be no more. The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and Board of Regents have agreed to establish tougher tests with a focus on preparing students for college and beyond. Michael Sawyers, acting superintendent for ODE, praised the agreement in a statement: "This is a major step forward in our reform efforts to ensure all Ohio students have the knowledge and skills necessary to leave school remediation-free and ready for their post-secondary experience in higher education or workforce training." Private companies will soon be able to compete for a contract to design and help implement the new standardized tests. The tests are expected to kick in during the 2014-2015 school year, but state officials acknowledge they could be implemented in time for the 2013-2014 school year if competitive bidding goes well and funding is sufficient. Once the tests are active, high school sophomores will take end-of-year tests to gauge college and career readiness. The tests will cover English, algebra, geometry, biology, physical science, American history and American government. The reform is part of a bigger effort that reworks Ohio's education system with higher standards for schools and students. As part of the broader changes, Ohio adopted the Common Core State Standards, which are a commitment to raise the bar on English and math standards for grades K-12. The overall idea behind the reform has relatively bipartisan support, says Kelsey Bergfeld, a legislative service commission fellow for Ohio Sen. Tom Sawyer. Sawyer, a Democrat, is the ranking minority member in the Ohio Senate's Education Committee. The problem is in the details — specifically, the details in a new school report card system established by HB 555, which will be voted on in the Ohio House next week. Bergfeld says the current proposal by Ohio Republicans is too harsh, which could make schools look worse than they are in reality. That problem could be exacerbated by the new tests, she says: If the new tests are too tough, they could make schools and students look bad "because grades are going to drop." An early simulation of tougher report card standards in May found Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) would fall under the new system. The simulation showed CPS would drop from the second-best rating of "Effective" under the current system to a D-, with 23 schools flunking but Walnut Hills High School retaining its top mark with an A.
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Cincinnati Unemployment Ticks Down to 6.8 Percent
City remains ahead of nation, behind state, county
The City of Cincinnati's unemployment rate moved down a notch between September and October, from 6.9 percent to 6.8 percent, according to data from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton County followed suit; Greater Cincinnati dropped from 6.4 to 6.3 percent, and the county dropped from 6.4 to 6.2 percent. The numbers, which were unadjusted for seasonal factors, seemed positive overall. Unlike last month, the unemployment rate did not move down due to people leaving the civilian labor force, which measures the amount of people looking for work in addition to the amount of people who have jobs. Instead, labor forces in Cincinnati, Hamilton County and Greater Cincinnati all grew. The city is now better across the board than it was in October 2011. The civilian labor force and amount of employed are larger, and the amount of unemployed is lower. The city's current 6.8 percent unemployment rate is also a vast improvement from the 9.1 percent unemployment rate in October 2011. Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton County made similar improvements in all numbers. Back in October 2011, Greater Cincinnati was at 8.1 percent unemployment, and Hamilton County was at 8.3 percent. However, Cincinnati remains below the state's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate of 6.3 percent. It does beat the nation's seasonally unadjusted 7.5 percent rate, however. Part of the recovery is likely fueled by improvements in the housing market. Cincinnati's housing numbers from October showed a 16.5 percent year-over-year improvement, according to the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors. Unemployment numbers are calculated through a household survey. The unemployment rate gauges the amount of unemployed people looking for work in contrast to the total civilian labor force. Since the numbers are derived from surveys, they are often revised in later months. State and federal numbers are typically adjusted to fit seasonal employment patterns to give a more consistent rate, while local numbers are not.
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Plan Cincinnati set for approval, Hamilton County's budget delayed, waste wells return
Plan Cincinnati is expected to be approved by City Council Wednesday, according to Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls. The plan was unanimously approved by the Livable Communities committee last night. Plan Cincinnati, which is Cincinnati's first comprehensive plan in 30 years, emphasizes the city's urban center through new infrastructure, transportation options and goals to make downtown residents stay in the area. CityBeat previously covered the plan in greater detail here. At the request of the sole Democrat on the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners, a vote on the 2013 budget is being delayed by one week. Commissioner Todd Portune asked Commission President Greg Hartmann, a Republican, for the vote delay to address funding to juvenile courts and plans for future financial stability. Hartmann agreed to the delay, noting consensus is important for budget issues. The budget won't raise taxes, but it could put 150 Hamilton County employees out of jobs. Wastewater injection wells, which are used to dispose of fluids used during the fracking process, will soon be popping up around Ohio again. The wells are the first to get state approval since earthquakes around Youngstown in December were blamed on nearby wastewater injection wells. It's clear little — not even earthquakes — will stop Ohio's fracking boom, but at what cost? It is generally accepted switching from coal to natural gas would bring down pollution that causes global warming, but some findings from Australia suggest problems still lay ahead. One study found an abnormal amount of greenhouse gases around an Australian fracking site. Methane leakage in particular is a problem at natural gas sites because over 100 years methane is 25 times more effective at trapping heat than carbon dioxide, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Cincinnati home sales shot up in October, according to the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors. The report paints a great picture for the city's housing economy. Housing was one of the biggest sectors hit by the financial crisis of 2007-2008, so a recovery in housing is a sign the economic downturn could soon be a thing of the past. University of Cincinnati researchers want to know if testing emergency-room patients for HIV makes sense. ER doctors worry about longer wait times, disrupted operations and possible interference with emergency services, but the health benefits could outweigh the negatives. FirstGroup America is looking into moving from its Cincinnati headquarters. The company originally got a million-dollar tax incentive from the city for moving to downtown. Ohio Gov. John Kasich hopes his rejection of Obamacare's health exchanges will ignite some re-election fundraising. Kasich is up for re-election in 2014. Exchanges are subsidized, heavily regulated insurance markets that will go into effect in 2014 as part of Obamacare. They are supposed to bring down costs by offering more transparent, open competition through a fair, regulated marketplace. With Kasich's rejection, the federal government will manage Ohio's exchange. Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted finally had a good day in court on Saturday. In a reversal from the lower court's ruling, the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said ballots without proper identification should not be counted. It's estimated that, at most, the ruling will affect about 2,000 votes. A Dayton man allegedly robbed the same bank twice. Behold, the greatest thing the internet has ever created: The Spice Kittens livestream.With a nose cell transplant, paralyzed dogs are walking again.
Low Prices, Low Wages
National organization leads employee protests and strikes against Walmart
John Lasker
1 Comment · Tuesday, November 20, 2012
If you're planning on buying a flat-screen at Walmart this Black Friday, you might just witness a flash mob by fed-up Walmart employees who are calling for higher wages and greater respect for the 1.3 million associates that work in the U.S.
Free Market Threatens Hostess
German Lopez
2 Comments · Tuesday, November 20, 2012
For a week, it was looking like Hostess, maker of Twinkies, Wonder Bread, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos, would shut down at the age of 82. The company was only saved by a judge's demand for Hostess to mediate with striking workers.
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County Commissioners Delay Budget Vote
Andy Brownfield
0 Comments · Tuesday, November 20, 2012
A vote on the 2013 Hamilton County budget is being delayed a week after Commissioner Todd Portune asked Board President Greg Hartmann at a Nov. 19 staff meeting to push back the vote to address funding to juvenile courts and the county's plan for future financial stability.
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Planned Parenthood Defunding Bill Moves Forward
German Lopez
0 Comments · Tuesday, November 20, 2012
One week after the major Democratic victories of Election Day, Ohio's Republican legislators Nov. 14 pushed HB 298, a bill that will keep federal funds from Planned Parenthood, through committee and into the Ohio House of Representatives floor.
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I just arrived home and i tried to put the car in park, it wouldnt go to park so wen i tried to put it back in drive something came loose nd it was stuck in first gear. The gear has been "sticky" for abt 2 weeks now but nothing like this.
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The other day Dexter, an adorable Jack Russell Terrier, had the chance to meet up with Micah, a 14-year-old Husky who he grew up with. Dexter's new mom, Jody, took these charming photos of their joyous reunion. Almost two years ago their first mom, Carol, had died unexpectedly, and the dogs had been separated. We, and other friends of Carol's, had a hand in finding a new home for Dexter while...
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What makes a "super" food? Edibles that deliver the maximum amount of nutrients with minimum calories. Humans and dogs can share several common foods that are nutritionally dense, and pack a lot of healthful benefits into a serving. These super foods help people and their pets fight disease, boost energy and maintain good health in general. They make great additions to your dog's diet—whether you...
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Spencer on the move!
Spencer is a two-year-old rescued Bulldog who had been paralyzed in his back legs since he has been a puppy. Linda Heinz found him on her back door step, but how he got there remains a mystery. She took him in and gave him a loving home. Her vet thought that Spencer's injuries sadly pointed to abuse he had suffered as a young pup. He never had a chance to walk like other dogs. But Linda decided...
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Another great ad is launching at the Super Bowl, this one is from General Mills and reprises its multiracial family ad for Cheerios that stirred up a lot of intense and nasty hoopla online (as well as thumbs up opinions too) when it aired in May. Good for Cheerios that they are going with this family again, and it will mark a first appearance on Super Bowl Sunday for the company. And, no, there...
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A treat from Budweiser
This is a very adorable ad from Budweiser that will air this Sunday during the Super Bowl. Only "downer" is that the pup isn't from a shelter! But this well-crafted ad is sure to tug at your heart strings. Those horses are just so majestic too. It will be hard for the other ads to compete with this one. Sue Chipperton and Deborah Dellosso were the trainers of the litter of eight Labrador...
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With over 1million views, many of you have probably seen this video, but it was new to me when a friend showed it to me. We have a dog very much like the one here, and it is great to see the dog's patience and acceptance of the owl's attention. I do think that our Lola would also sit so still and welcome this feathery friendship.
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And gets her chicken nugget reward
I'm sure most of you have seen this rather amazing video of Lucy the Beagle demonstrating that humans aren't the only species who use/make tools. Pretty darn ingenious for her to figure out how to propel herself up to snag her chicken nugget quarry. I'm certainly glad that none of my dogs have figured this out yet. Have any of yours?
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We just got this wonderful note and video from Tamandra Michaels, a perfect representative for our slogan, Dog Is My Co-Pilot. She writes: "I think I tried to share this video I had made of my puppy on your Facebook page, but not sure if was really seen. I just wanted to really share this, as I have your shirt on, and he is so fitting with "dog is my co-pilot." You blogged about my last Shepherd...
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From the Norwegian Association of the Blind
This is a very clever video from the Norwegian Association of the Blind about gaining access for their guide dogs. It's hard to believe that would be in an issue in a socially progressive Scandinavian country, but seems like it is one. So we hope this "Could Have Been Worse" video goes a long way in making it easier for them and their wonderful dogs.
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Editor's note: Cynthia Floyd Manley, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center's associate director for communications, will appear on Lifetime Television's The Balancing Act on Monday, Jan. 3, to discuss social networking for cancer survivors and caregivers.
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center has joined with the national CancerConnect.com initiative to launch a new online community for people impacted by cancer.
As a part of this program, members of the Vanderbilt community are also invited to participate in more than 30 national communities specific to types of cancer as well as groups focused on care giving, health and wellness, clinical trials, insurance, nutrition, and survivorship.
"People with cancer and their caregivers need ongoing access to support, not just during their visits with their medical team but when they go home," said Debra Friedman, M.D., medical director of the Vanderbilt REACH for Survivorship Program.
"Increasingly, online communities and social networks are playing an important role in connecting survivors, caregivers and others who are dealing with similar issues, fears and challenges. We are pleased to offer this opportunity not only to the patients and caregivers being served by our center, but to any survivor or caregiver who is seeking support from a community of others who share their interests."
According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, one in five American internet users participate in social networking sites such as Facebook. About 2/3 of Americans go online for health information and support.
As a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute (one of the National Institutes of Health), Vanderbilt-Ingram has a commitment not only to innovative cancer research but to developing and offering initiatives such as CancerConnect.com to improve quality of life for cancer survivors and their families, regardless of where they received their treatment. This commitment is also reflected in the REACH for Survivorship Program, which helps survivors as they make the transition from active cancer treatment to long-term survival.
CancerConnect.com is an initiative of OMNI Health Media, which publishes cancer-related information, websites, and content specifically for consumers. Established in 1996, OMNI develops and distributes multi-media health education content and programming with an emphasis on cancer and women's health. Learn more about Cancer Connect.
A part of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, the only one in Tennessee that conducts research and provides treatment for patients of all ages. Vanderbilt-Ingram is also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a non-profit alliance of 21 leading centers working together to improve quality and effectiveness of cancer care for patients everywhere.
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Peace Corps service is the opportunity of a lifetime and offers two years of international experience immediately upon graduation. Stop by the Peace Corps table in front of the Education Building to learn about Volunteer experiences, have your questions answered, and gain tips to guide you through the application process.
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The mom looks like she could care less for her cub... is there a reason to this or is she just that kind of person who's indifferent about everything?
She really loved her mate, Mopani (the father of the cub). <3 When he died of an illness, she became pretty wild with grief ... which slowly melted into bitterness that he'd left her so son. Unfortunately, her son was the spitting image of his father, and Safihi (the mother) just couldn't cope with that, so she ended up rejecting him.
That's awful. I'd bet her mate is super disappointed in her.
Thanks for telling me though!
Thanks for telling me though!
It has a happy(ish) ending. The cub grew up, married into royalty, and became the next king of the Kivuli pride. x) Safihi sort of made up with him in her old age, and was on better terms with her grandchildren.
so in love with this cub!
please draw this cub as an adult! I need the closure, he is ridiculously fabulous.
I shall try to down the road! He's one of my favorites, even if he is an older character of mine for an RP that no longer exists. I have a lot of stuff on my to do list right now, but I will get to drawing him again sometime. <3
do u draw these by hand on muro?
I draw them by hand in either Paint Tool SAI or Manga Studio 5. :3
oh. cuz these look like they were done by the creators of lion king.
is she mad at him?
Yup. :3 It's a long story, but Safihi (the lioness) lost her mate Mopani to sickness right after she gave birth to his son. Safihi was incredibly attached to Mopani, and highly resents the fact that she has the cub around to remind her of her dead mate, considering he's the spitting image of his father. It just hurts too much.
In essence ... she's not a great mother. ><
I really love the composition of this
The cub's colour scheme is awesome
The cub's colour scheme is awesome
thanks starry Good to know I could design characters ten years ago, lol. xD
Looks great
OMG the little cub is such a cutie awwww his eyes are so adorable X3
and I really love grumpy mom's expression you always do such a perfect job with expressions :'D <33
and I really love grumpy mom's expression you always do such a perfect job with expressions :'D <33
Aww, this little cub is adorable, I love his expression, and what a grumpy mother ! °A°
GUU! *loves him. loves this pic*
awww *hugs the cub*!!! <3
haha xD 20°C here xDDD
The pic looks awesome O.o....i love the BG and the expressions in there faces^^ great work^^
The pic looks awesome O.o....i love the BG and the expressions in there faces^^ great work^^
Yikes, it's not been quite that cold here. The snow's all melted already. ;;
Sounds like a lot of people want to know our-- err, their story XD
I want to know the story behind this, it looks interesting!
The story is more extensive, but the basics are that the mother (Safihi) lived on the fringes of a vast desert with her mate, Mopani. They were pretty much head over heels in love, Safihi was too dependent on and incredibly attached to Mopani. Eventually they had a cub together, who was the spitting image of his father. Unfortunately, soon after his birth, Mopani grew ill and died. Inconsolable and increasingly unreasonable, Safihi grew wildly bitter and resentful towards her son, who was a living reminder of her loss. She eventually abandons him entirely, and he's found by and raised in another pride, where he is betrotched to the heiress and becomes the next king. :3 Later on in life his mother finds him again, but they never really reconcile their differences before she passes on.
That's a cool story, very intruiging. Also I didn't know you roleplayed, if that's what this is?
Thanks. :3 And yup, I do. ^^ This was from a really old roleplay though ... from about ten years ago. There was a large group of us who RPed TLK for a few years.
Whenever I did a TLK rp, I used a tigress character called Doa which means "spot" in Swahili
xD Nice, lol. I love the Swahili language, it's got some great potential names. The majority of my TLK characters have Swahili names too. xD
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Babs quickie bust pic
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Love her since child, my mom used to draw her for me everytime.
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Nice work
Amazing work on the face, the eyes are very expressive. I like the style you used on the hair, and the colors are really well done.
Extremely and wonderfully detailed ^.^ Babs looks so pretty in this one
Thanks man! appreciatted. I actually started a series with the gotham chicks like this but have zero time to finish . Honerd you like it ^^
Babs looks great!
absolutely great! I love her big eyes >-<
Amazing art
Beautifully done!
this looks so awesome!!!!
I love how you did her hair, beautiful!
looks great!
I like contrast between her cold white skin and warm red lips and hair
another beautiful work
another beautiful work
very cute!
Gorgeous work!
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Nice work.
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Love this! Especially her eyes. Very pretty and soft.
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This is great. I love this style, black, red and white!
This is digital! Damn I love the hair and textures. I naturally assumed hand rendered
Yeah it was a bit the intention to some sort of look a like of a marker pic on paper. Thank you!
Very nice. Although it looks like she's chewing gum on one side of her mouth
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BEDFORD, N.Y., Dec. 20— When the singer Mariah Carey and her husband, Tommy Mottola, the chairman of Sony Music Entertainment, moved into the 22,000-square-foot house they built here in 1993, it was described with superlatives.
It was the biggest house imaginable, people in town said, with the fanciest recording studio, the prettiest ballroom, the deepest artificial pond and the oddest indoor shooting range. When the couple divorced and sold the house to a neighbor in 1997, the red brick Georgian mansion garnered another superlative. At $20 million, it was the most expensive house sale in Westchester County history.
Now the house has set its last record. It burned to the ground early Saturday morning, leaving rubble and debris in place of luxury, and became what is believed to be the most expensive private house fire ever.
''Only in the past few years would you even have homes that would approach $20 million,'' said Steven Goldstein, a spokesman for the Insurance Information Institute, an industry association. ''There have always been manor houses, but only recently have we seen the drastic increase in land value and the building of these gargantuan homes. It appears to be the most expensive single family home fire ever.''
The next most expensive such fire was in 1998, when a 9,000-square-foot $7 million home burned to the ground in California, Mr. Goldstein said.
The cause of the fire on Saturday has not been determined, said Richard T. Hooker, second assistant chief of the Mount Kisco Volunteer Fire Department.
The house was being renovated and was vacant when two security guards in an another house on the 50-acre estate smelled smoke, heard an alarm and saw flames shooting out of a second-story window. They called the Fire Department about 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, but flames had already engulfed the house when the first engines reached the wooded hilltop estate, Chief Hooker said. More than 125 firefighters from six departments fought the blaze for the next several hours, but piles of debris were all that remained of the house.
''They are going to have to go through layer and layer of debris before they can determine the cause of the fire,'' Chief Hooker said. ''Nothing has been ruled out.''
The home's new owners, Nelson and Claudia Peltz, had not planned to move in until next year, their lawyer, Neale M. Albert, said. Mr. Peltz, the chairman and chief executive of Triarc Companies, which owns Snapple Beverages, the Arby's fast-food chain and Royal Crown Cola, lives in a home that sits on a 106-acre estate next to the house that burned down.
''They poured a lot of their thinking and emotion and energy into that house,'' Mr. Albert said of the Peltzes. ''They are extremely sad. When they bought the house, it was built for a couple, and the Peltzes have six children, so they needed to do extensive renovations.''
The Peltzes have wrangled with town officials over their helicopter. Bedford is suing the couple, saying they are violating an ordinance banning landings and takeoffs of private aircraft.
The Peltzes say they should be allowed to use their helicopter, because the property's previous owners did so, and there was a hangar on the property when they bought it.
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