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New Belgium Brewing has quite the 2014 ahead of them, with a lot of new beers and a lot of new changes, as you may have already started to see.
Among these changes are a new year-round beer, brand-new seasonals for three out of the four, a newly renovated website, new packaging, plus events people have come to love and expect from New Belgium.
To start things off, New Belgium recently added a brand-new year-round beer called Snapshot Wheat. It joins the list of nine other delicious 365-ers which includes: Fat Tire, Ranger IPA, Rampant IIPA, 1554 Black Lager, Trippel Belgian-Style Ale, Abbey Belgian-Style Ale, Sunshine Wheat, Blue Paddle Lager and Shift Pale Lager.
Providing a quick update on New Belgium's second location, they have revealed that the new brewery will be looking to open sometime during the late part of 2015.
This May is when they will break ground on the new site. New Belgium expects this second location to eventually produce over 500,000 barrels of beer each year.
Seasonals are such a major attraction for beer drinkers and New Belgium is just about revamping every single one of their seasonals. The only exception to that is their winter seasonal, Accumulation, which was first introduced during winter of last year.
Making its debut just recently was the new Spring Blonde Belgian Style Ale. This, as you can tell by its name, is the new spring seasonal for New Belgium.
They are planning to bring out a new summer seasonal, which will be called Summer Helles. While we don't have too much information on this beer, it's sure to be a nice summer refreshment, especially during the hottest of days.
New Belgium's Bryan Simpson talked about why they decided to switch all of their seasonals up saying, "We had been bringing some of the popular seasonal releases back for a second run but we found they suffered a bit of a sophomore slump, this tells us that that the consumer wants something seasonal and something new."
This really goes with the current trend within the Colorado craft brewing industry. Consumers want what's next and what's new. It's difficult for a beer to have a long life-span, especially a seasonal at that. A beer is better off being a year round offering, that way consumers always have the chance to pick it up.
Finally, we will see another new seasonal from New Belgium's fall line, but they say that type of beer has yet to be announced.
Moving onto the "Hop Kitchen Series," New Belgium will have launched four brand-new beers by year's end.
So far they have released RyePA, which is a collaboration between New Belgium and Riverbend Malt House, and they plan to release another collaboration, this time with Odell Brewing Company, during June, followed by Fresh Hop in September and Around the World in 80 IBUs this December.
The "Lips of Faith" series has brought out some very interesting combinations, and once again, New Belgium has plans to embellish upon this concept even more during 2014.
The brewery is scheduled to release Gruit later this month, 3 Floyds Gratzer in June and finally, a stout collaboration with Perennial Brewers this September.
New Belgium has quite the number of collaborations coming out in 2014, and we wanted to know why New Belgium suddenly chose this as emphasis. Simpson said it's a great way for the company to think outside of the box and it helps beer drinkers learn more about each brewery.
"You get fresh perspectives, wild ideas take hold, both sides are invigorated. It's awesome to collaborate with someone who's work you respect.
"You get to make something new and make new friends at the same time. From the beer drinker's perspective, they're learning about new breweries and having new experiences. Collaborations are win-win all the way around," Simpson said.
The last beer news we have from New Belgium is regarding their "Sours" collection. They have released three new sours such as: La Folie, Transatlantique Kriek, Le Terroir, and in October, a year-round sour called Eric's Ale will be released.
If you head on over to New Belgium's website, you will see that they have completely renovated it with a sleeker, more modern feel. It's extremely simple to navigate through and provides a better experience than their previous version.
Part of New Belgium's facelift for 2014 includes new packaging for their beer. In January of this year, they revealed the new packaging that it would be a portfolio-wide change for the brewery. Again, if you're a craft beer drinker and you tend to dabble in the New Belgium category, you've already noticed this change.
Simpson discussed the changes in the company's packaging and said one of the biggest reasons they decided to make the switch was they wanted their products to all be integrated as one.
"The packaging redesign came about from a desire to better integrate all our brands. Over the years we had developed several different looks – the watercolors, the bold graphic look of 'Explore' series beers like Ranger and our 22-oz format Lips of Faith format.
"The new look plays along with the old themes in a more modern and clean way so we see it as a progression of those ideas. The look is much more consistent and we're excited to have made the switch. As to the website, we the digital world moves quickly so we give that a top to bottom rework at least once a year," Simpson said.
Beginning in May of this year, the brewery will be adding several new markets. Those are Washington D.C., British Columbia and Alberta. Kentucky and Hawaii will be added in the fall. The company expanded into Alabama and Mississippi, this past January and at the start of this month, respectively.
Returning once again is the Clips Beer & Film Tour that will travel to 21 different cities from May through October. Folks who participated last year will remember that this event raised well over $150,000.
Additionally, during the same time frame will be the Tour de Fat. It will be held in 10 different cities in 2014 and will look to break the $535,000 mark it set last year.
2014 is setting up to be a very important year for New Belgium Brewing, and for beer drinkers, there's no better time to be jumping on the bandwagon, especially with so much new beer debuting throughout the year.


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May 17, 2014 - by Steve Gerweck
1. The Uso Brothers defeated Luke Harper & Erick Rowan and Cody Rhodes & Goldust in a Triple Threat tag team match to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship.
2. Dolph Ziggler beat Sami Zayn.
3. The Bella Twins defeated Alicia Fox and Aksana.
4. Cesaro beat Damien Sandow.
5. Sheamus beat Alberto Del Rio to retain the U.S. Title.
6. Los Matadores (w/El Torito) beat Drew McIntyre and Heath Slater (w/Hornswoggle).
7. Brodus Clay beat Jinder Mahal.
8. John Cena defeated Bray Wyatt (w/Luke Harper, Erick Rowan).
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10-14186 Concha and Garcia (Doc. # 79) - Document Text
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- Published: 20 February 2013
- Written by Judge Somers
SIGNED this 15th day of January, 2013.
For on-line use but not print publication
In re:
JORGE L. CONCHA and CASE NO. 10-14186
AS SPECIAL COUNSEL UNDER 11 U.S.C. § 327(a) AND
FOR COMPENSATION PURSUANT TO 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(1)(A)
Following an evidentiary hearing on September 18, 2012, the Court took under
advisement the Motion for Order Nunc Pro Tunc Directing Trustee to Appoint Render
Kamas, L.C. as Special Counsel under 11 U.S.C. § 327(a) and for Compensation Pursuant
to 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(1)(A) (Appointment Motion).1 It addresses the issue of status of
1 Dkt. 37.
Case 10-14186 Doc# 79 Filed 01/15/13 Page 1 of 11
Debtor Guadalupe Garcia's (Garcia) prepetition counsel who, before Debtor filed for
relief under Chapter 7, negotiated the settlement of her personal injury claim.2 For the
reasons stated below, the Court denies the Appointment Motion.
On September 2, 2009, Garcia was injured in an automobile accident. On
Febraury 4, 2010, she engaged David M. Bryan (Bryan), a Wichita attorney to represent
her in an action against the tortfeasor. Bryan, after unsuccessfully attempting to obtain a
policy limit settlement recovery for Garcia, referred the case to Larry D. Ehrlich, who
practices law with the Render Kamas L.C. (the Kamas firm). On August 19, 2010, the
Kamas firm and Garcia entered into an employment agreement which provided, among
other things, that the firm would receive one-third of any recovery obtained prior to a
pretrial hearing (Employment Agreement).
Ehrlich undertook investigation of the case and correspondence with the
appropriate insurance companies, including Farmers Insurance Group, which insured the
driver alleged to have caused the accident. On January 18, 2011, Ehrlich send a letter to
Farmers demanding tender of its insured's policy limits. By letter dated February 2, 2011,
2 This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(a) and §§ 1334(a) and (b) and the
Standing Order of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas that exercised authority
conferred by § 157(a) to refer to the District's Bankruptcy judges all matters under the Bankruptcy
Code and all proceedings arising under the Code or arising in or related to a case under the Code,
effective July 10, 1984. Further the motions are core proceedings which this Court may hear and
determine as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)(A). There is no objection to venue or jurisdiction
over the parties.
Case 10-14186 Doc# 79 Filed 01/15/13 Page 2 of 11
Farmers advised Ehrlich of confirmation of the settlement offer of our $50,0000 policy
Ehrlich met with Garcia on January 31, 2011, before the policy limit settlement
was accepted by Farmers. During the meeting, Ehrlich learned for the first time that
Garcia had filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 7 on December 15, 2010.
Her schedules did not report the tort claim. Ehrlich advised Garcia to inform her
bankruptcy attorney of the claim, but there is no evidence that she did so. On February 4,
2011, Ehrlich spoke with Bryan concerning the bankruptcy filing and the settlement. On
February 8, 2011, Ehrlich contacted Garcia's bankruptcy counsel, and, by letter dated
February 8, 2011, Garcia's bankruptcy counsel informed the Chapter 7 Trustee, Steven L.
Speth, that Garcia may have a personal injury claim. On February 14, 2011, Ehrlich
conversed with the Chapter 7 Trustee about the claim. By letter dated February 15, 2011,
Ehrlich gave the Chapter 7 Trustee details concerning Garcia's claim, including the fact
that she may have an underinsured motorist claim (UIM) against American Family
Insurance, and requested that the Trustee retain him to finalize settlement with the
tortfeasor and pursue the potential UIM claim. By letter also dated February 15, 2011, the
Trustee informed Ehrlich that he had decided to pursue Debtor's personal injury claim and
settlement for the benefit of the estate, demanded turnover of the file, and stated that it
was not his intent to hire Ehrlich as counsel for the matter.
Case 10-14186 Doc# 79 Filed 01/15/13 Page 3 of 11
On March 16, 2011, the Trustee filed an application to employ Timothy J. King of
the law firm of Speth & King, to file and pursue adversary proceedings.3 The attached
agreement identifies the adversary proceedings as claims under §§ 547 and 548 and
provides for payment of 1/3 of all amounts recovered by settlement, to be paid out of the
initial lump sum payment.4 No notice with opportunity for hearing was given, and the
order approving the motion was entered on the same day.
On July 11, 2011, the Trustee filed his Application for Order to Pay Fees to
Trustee's Counsel and for Authorization to Endorse and Deposit Settlement Checks (Fee
Application).5 It recites that the Trustee has made a settlement of Garcia's personal injury
claim for $50,000 from Farmers and $15,000 from American Family and that the
settlement checks were made payable jointly to the Trustee and other parties, including
the Kamas firm, who claimed liens in the settlement proceeds. The motion prays for an
order granting the Trustee authority to endorse the checks on behalf of all named parties;
to pay King a one-third contingency fee of $21,666.66; and to hold the remaining
$43,333.33 pending resolution of the claimed liens. Two lien claimants, the Kamas firm
and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, filed limited objections.6 On September 12,
3 Dkt. 17.
4 Dkt. 17-1.
5 Dkt. 30.
6 Dkts. 32, 33 & 40.
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2011, the Court granted the Trustee authority to endorse the settlement checks and to hold
the proceeds, but continued the issue of fees.7
On August 12, 2011, the Kamas firm filed its Appointment Motion.8 It seeks an
order of the Court directing the Trustee to appoint the Kamas firm as counsel to pursue
Garcia's claims against the third party tortfeasor and to compensate the Kamas firm in
accord with the Employment Agreement with Garcia. The Kamas firm argues that
extraordinary circumstances are present, as required for a nunc pro tunc appointment,
since the Debtor did not list her tort claim on her schedules, the Debtor concealed her
bankruptcy filing from the Kamas firm, and the Kamas firm requested the Trustee to
employ it, but he refused to do so and obtained an order appointing his partner as counsel
for the estate. The Trustee objected.9
On August 24, 2011, the Kamas firm filed a proof of claim for $21,450, as an
administrative claim.10 A copy of the Employment Agreement is attached to the proof of
On September 13, 2011, the Trustee filed an adversary Complaint to Determine
Lien Rights and to Avoid Liens.11 Ehrlich and the Kamas firm, as well as Bryan and Blue
7 Dkt. 46.
8 Dkt. 37.
9 Dkt. 41.
10 Claim 13.
11 Case no. 11-05196, dkt. 1.
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Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, are defendants. The Complaint alleges that the claims of
the defendants to the personal injury tort claim settlement proceeds are based upon
statutory liens which are avoidable under § 545. On December 12, 2011, the Trustee
objected to the Kamas firm's proof of claim, asserting that it should not be allowed since
it is the subject of an adversary action, in which the amount of the claim, if any, will be
determined and resolved.12 The objection was sustained.13 In the pretrial order, filed on
April 12, 2012, the Kamas firm agreed that its attorney lien is avoidable,14 but there is
nothing in the adversary complaint or the pretrial order addressing the Kamas firm's
claim, other than to avoid the statutory lien.
The Appointment Motion must be denied. It faces four insurmountable hurdles.
First, under § 327(a), it is the trustee who has standing to request appointment of
professional persons, subject to court approval. Here the Appointment Motion, filed by
the Kamas firm, seeks to avoid this problem by framing the motion as requesting a order
of the Court directing the Trustee to appoint the Kamas firm. But this approach runs into
the second hurdle. Section 327(a) provides that trustees may select their own attorneys.
Generally, "[e]ven when the court is justified in declining to approve a proposed
employment, the court should not make the selection of an alternate but should allow the
12 Dkt. 59.
13 Dkt. 61.
14 Case no. 11-05196, dkt. 17.
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trustee to nominate another attorney satisfactory both to the trustee and to the court."15
Third, the Appointment Motion requests retroactive appointment for services provided
after the date of filing and before the date of appointment. In the Tenth Circuit, such
appointments are allowed only in extraordinary circumstances.16 Here there are no
extraordinary circumstances justifying the delay from February 8, 2011, when the Trustee
learned of the existence of the personal injury claim, to August 12, 2011, when the
Appointment Motion was filed. The Trustee's own motion to appoint Mr. King was filed
on March 16, 2011. Fourth, the Court observes that the work to be performed by counsel
representing the estate with respect to the personal injury claim appears to have been
completed, rendering at least a portion of the Appointment Motion moot. The settlement
with both insurance carriers has been finalized. With respect to the insurance claims,
there is nothing more for counsel to do.
To overcome at least some of these hurdles, the Kamas firm relies upon In re
Vouzianas, 17 a decision of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. In Vouzianas, as in this
case, prepetition the debtor was injured and retained his choice of counsel, Ready, to
pursue his tort claim. After the bankruptcy filing, the trustee moved for and obtained an
order appointing Marcus to take over the litigation. Ready refused to turnover the file and
15 3 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 327.04[1] (Alan N. Resnick & Henry J. Sommer eds.-in-chief,
16th ed. rev. 2012).
16 Land v. First Nat'l Bank of Alamosa (In re Land), 943 F.2d 1265 (10th Cir. 1991).
17 Pryor v. Ready & Pontisakos (In re Vouzianas), 259 F.3d 103 (2nd Cir. 2001).
Case 10-14186 Doc# 79 Filed 01/15/13 Page 7 of 11
moved the court for an order reversing the appointment of Marcus and seeking permission
to stay on as counsel. Ready, who was found to be capable counsel, had represented the
debtor for four or five years and had developed a good working relationship with the
client. The debtor filed an affidavit stating that the trustee had not consulted with him
before changing his personal injury lawyer and asked the judge to allow him to keep
Ready as his lawyer. The personal injury suit was scheduled for trial in a little over a
year. The bankruptcy court revoked the first order of appointment and appointed Ready.
Both the district court and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed. The Second
Circuit stated, "The general rule of deference to the trustee's choice of special counsel,
however, has its exceptions. Sometimes reasons exist 'which make it for the best interest
of the estate to have the court select the attorney over the trustee's objection.'"18 The
factual record as to the interests of the estate were found sufficient to support the
bankruptcy court's action. A strong dissent questioned the authority of the bankruptcy
court to appoint an attorney for the trustee against the trustee's will.19
There are no Tenth Circuit cases either accepting or rejecting the Second Circuit's
position as stated in Vouzianas. But, assuming the Tenth Circuit would follow
Vouzianas, this Court would not find that the best interests of the estate would justify the
appointment of the Kamas firm to pursue the personal injury claim against the will of the
Trustee. In this case, the major portion of the personal injury claim was essentially
18 Id. at 108., quoting In re Mandell, 69 F.2d 830, 831 (2nd Cir. 1934).
19 Id. at 110-113.
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settled before the bankruptcy was filed, and the remaining UIM claim was settled shortly
thereafter. There was no trial scheduled. The estate's interests were not significantly
compromised by the appointment of King.
The Court therefore denies the Appointment Motion. Since the portion of the
Appointment Motion requesting fees under § 503(b)(1)(A) is premised upon appointment
under § 327(a), the Court also denies that request for award of the contingency fee to the
Kamas firm.
But the Court also recognizes that the issue of importance to the Trustee and the
Kamas firm presented by the Appointment Motion, as well as other pleadings, is the
question of attorney fees. This dispute poses the following question: when a debtor is
injured prepetition and retains a law firm on a contingency fee basis to pursue a claim
against the tortfeasor but files for bankruptcy before an agreed settlement is finalized, is
the personal injury attorney entitled to the contingency fee as agreed with the debtor?
Under the Bankruptcy Code, a prepetition contingency fee agreement is an executory
contract between the debtor and the personal injury attorney. Once a Chapter 7 case is
filed, the Chapter 7 Trustee may, subject to the court's approval, either assume or reject
the contract. In a Chapter 7 case, where the trustee does not seek court approval to
assume or reject an executory contract within 90 days after the date of filing, the contract
is deemed rejected.20 If the contract is rejected, the contract is breached as of the petition
20 11 U.S.C. § 365(d)(1).
Case 10-14186 Doc# 79 Filed 01/15/13 Page 9 of 11
date. "Whether the resulting claim [for breach] is secured or unsecured and entitled to
priority, general or subordinated status will be determined generally by the terms of the
contract . . . and the general provisions on allowance and priority of claims under
sections 501 through 510."21 When the contract in issue is a contingent fee agreement
between the debtor and counsel, one court has held that the rejection constitutes a
cancellation of the agreement, which can no longer serve as the measure of compensation,
but the attorney is not deprived of a fee.22 Rather, the "discarded attorney is entitled to
apply to [the] court for a determination of the reasonableness of his fees, based upon the
time invested, the nature, the extent and the value of the legal services and the cost of
comparable services."23
In this case, the Employment Agreement was not assumed and is deemed rejected.
As to compensation, to date all of the efforts of the Kamas firm have been directed at
obtaining payment for its services as an administrative claim in the amount of one-third of
the settlement with Farmers. But the denial of the Appointment Motion, the sustained
objection to the Kamas firm's proof of claim, and the Kamas firm's admission in the
adversary proceeding that its claimed attorney lien is avoidable forecloses this relief. The
Trustee's Fee Application, which is not under advisement, seeks precisely the same award
of one-third of the settlement amount. However, under the circumstances of this case, the
21 3 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 365.10[1].
22 In re PDQ Copy Center, Inc., 27 B.R. 123, 125 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1983)
23 Id. at 126.
Case 10-14186 Doc# 79 Filed 01/15/13 Page 10 of 11
award of claims for fees for work on the personal injury case is not an either or situation;
denial of the Karmas firm's request for compensation of one-third of the recovery does
not mean that King is entitled to such an award. The Court will consider the merits of an
award of fees to both counsel appointed by the Court and to the Kamas firm, assuming
appropriate application is made.
For the foregoing reasons, the Motion for Order Nunc Pro Tunc Directing Trustee
to Appoint Render Kamas, L.C. as Special Counsel under 11 U.S.C. § 327(a) and for
Compensation Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(1)(A) is hereby denied. Judgment is so
The foregoing constitute Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law under Rules
7052 and 9014(c) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure which make Rule 52(a)
of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure applicable to this matter. Judgment denying the
Motion for Order Nunc Pro Tunc Directing Trustee to Appoint Render Kamas, L.C. as
Special Counsel under 11 U.S.C. § 327(a) and for Compensation Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §
503(b)(1)(A), based on this ruling stated above, will become effective when it is entered
on the docket for this case, as provided by Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9021.
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Asalaamu Alaykum Nadeem, you are the man behind Al Andalus 0.0% Halal Wine, won't you tell us a little about yourself?
I am an entrepreneur, with a particular interest in gourmet, halal items from around the globe. I found that growing up as an American Muslim, from the school cafeteria on through to the supermarket- we were never particularly catered to due to our dietary restrictions. This motivated me to one day start an endeavor which would change that, and Heavenly Halal has begun that with our introductory item Al Andalus Alcohol Removed Wine.
Great! So what's halal about wine?
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Our product is alcohol free, and will never be an intoxicant. It gives you the full benefits of a traditional wine without the negative effects we as Muslims must refrain from.
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During my husband's and my time in the United Arab Emirates, we found an abundance of halal products that made living there all the more easy, are you thinking of expanding there or elswhere?
Halal wine has been introduced and approved for sale by the Halal body of UAE for a few years already, under various brands. Over a dozen Muslim countries, their ulema and shariah boards have approved this product as meeting and exceeding Halal standards. We are the first company in North America to introduce this item, we have no plans on expanding to the UAE at this time.
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That said, I've had a lot of time to think lately (being so sick that you're bedridden for several days will do that to you - bleh!), so one of my regular evaluating/goal-setting times has coincided with the start of the new year. Here goes (with random pictures throughout because, well, I like pictures!) ...
1. Cherish my friends.
Not just in my mind or with words, but in action. Little things like remembering to send birthday cards and being intentional about hanging out. I'm so blessed with sweet friends, and I don't want to ignore those blessings. This year, with all my health struggles, I've become more acutely aware of how much I love and need my friends
Us with our dear friends Hannah and Will at their wedding in March 2007
2. Take back the house from Lee (as much as possible).
My darling husband has taken over a lot of domestic duties since I got sick with my thyroid stuff, and I've realized lately that I typically have the time and energy to take some of that back. I just don't often because now it's become habit for Lee to do things that I used to do (and, to be honest, that I'd prefer to do, since I'm particular about weird things like the clothes hanging in the closet being organized by my completely reasonable system that Jenelle thinks is totally nutty!). Plus Lee has ignored tasks that matter to him, like finishing the entertainment cabinet that he started more than a year ago, to do laundry and dishes and whatnot, and I'd love to show my gratitude for all he's done by letting him do some of his stuff again.
My beloved girl and my beloved robot (Klepto the Roomba) in January 2007
3. Give birth to our little boy and adjust from having one kiddo to two!
An obvious one!
Me with Jocelyn shortly after I gave birth (note: yes, I am one of those women whose face swells up bigtime at the end of pregnancy, and yes, I do look tired since this was taken after about 19 hours of labor)
4. Be active.
It's easy to use health circumstances as an excuse for being a bum, but it's actually better for rheumatoid arthritis to be active and move the affected joints than it is to rest them. That's why, even when I'm in major pain, you'll very rarely see me wearing a wrap or brace on any of my joints, because immobilizing them might make them feel good for a little bit but only at the cost of more severe pain later.
Doing a little hiking in Sedona while Lee and I were dating
5. Do the stuff I like to do.
I'm bad about ignoring hobbies and activities I enjoy because they're not productive or they don't help me cross off an item on my to-do list. For Christmas, I got Photoshop Elements (to do some serious digital scrapbooking) and a new sewing machine and a new serger (because my old ones are struggling and are WAY too hard for me to thread easily, even on a good day). I have books on my shelf, including some news ones from Christmas, that I haven't read. I've been inconsistent at best at my efforts to pick up playing piano again, and my guitar ... um ... well, let's just say that I don't think it has left the closet this year. I have tons of crafty materials (for stamping, painting, old-school scrapbooking, etc.) that have sat mostly untouched since I became a mom. I'm not going to set lofty goals to churn out __ scrapbook pages, master __ chords on the guitar, learn __ new songs on the piano, create __ new sewing/stamping/craft projects, or read __ new books ... just simply to do things that I love to do and not get caught up in whether or not those activities are productive enough.
Jocelyn and I playing piano
6. Get Jocelyn potty-trained.
We started potty training last week since Jocelyn was showing some readiness signs, and then the plague of 2008 hit me hard, so we took a break. I'll probably make an entire post, complete with pics I haven't yet downloaded, about it soon, but I think - even though we had a promising start - that we may have jumped the gun, and I think we'll be waiting until sometime after Robbie arrives to start again. (While we're at it, I'd like to get the cats better trained in this area too! Since Wheeler had a UTI last month, the cats have been competing in marking a couple of areas. I'm strategizing right now to solve this, and the cats won't know what hit them in a few weeks!)
My homegirl in a Texas hat and her daddy's shoes
7. Be real.
I know this could be interpreted a lot of ways, so I'll do my best to explain what I mean. I believe that God has a purpose for my health struggles, and I don't want to hide them. I struggled with whether or not to include anything about my health in our annual Christmas letter (which went out today, so we're prolonging the celebration!), because most letters are a lot of smiles and cheers and warm fuzzies. Then, once I determined that the letter just couldn't truly capture what God's done in our lives this year without the health stuff, I struggled with how to explain it all. God is good, and He provided the words, but it was tough. It's often awkward to share the hope we have in Christ with others because I don't know how to bring it up; since I was diagnosed, people start asking questions out of curiosity, and it provides an easy way for me to say, "Actually, this has been a blessing because we've grown closer to God through it."
Not really related, but a cute sleeping pic of Jocelyn from our TX trip
8. Read through the entire Bible this year.
I've broken my new Chronological Bible into daily segments to get me through 2009, and I've already started, so I'm ahead of the game.
Once again, not related ... just an unhappy (but cute!) Jocelyn!
9. Be more intentional about my prayer life.
Particularly about praying for Lee, Jocelyn, Robbie, and future children.
Our family photo from the annual Sunday school class Christmas party
10. Start renovating the third floor.
Our attic will be two bedrooms and a bathroom (with a little storage space left) by the time we're done. We've been talking about this project since we saw our house, and we're starting this year!
Looking forward to having pictures like this while working on the third floor and holding Robbie
So what are you resolving for 2009?


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I recall a show/special, possibly on the Showtime cable channel from many years ago (let's call it early 80's) which had, as its premise, that aliens had taken over the TV satellites and were broadcasting off the wall snippets of shows. The format was much like the episodic vignettes of KF Movie, Amazon Women on the Moon and even Robot Chicken.
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Since we started, I never talked about the class we have been working in. The Panagni Center is the headquaters of Missions Of Hope. On the property it also has a pre school, primary school, and adult education. We didn't want to waste anytime, so we began teaching in an empty nursery classroom. We had plastic chairs and wooden desks to work. As much as the girls are happy in their new school, they were all perfectly content in the pre school class with the ABC's on the wall. We have had so many memories on our dark dingy little nursery school, but we are all happy to move forward.
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The women in Sweet Revenge are anything but genteel. Isabella LaCoste and Angel Dias are spicy, energetic and kick-butt women who are fearless in the face of the devil himself when it comes to protecting loved ones.
Vivi Dumas brings the heat to the confrontational issues between good and evil, social, cultural and racial components, as well as human and non-human personas. The vibration throughout Sweet Revenge reminds me of the thunderous beat of a marching band competition between the top two contenders. Ms. Dumasmanufactures settings and characters that require unrestricted, free-spirited energy of a writer with conviction and plenty of soul to captivate the minds of readers; thereby, transporting them outside of themselves and their world. I appreciate such finely developed skills and devoured Sweet Revenge like a starving woman coming off of a six month chocolate fast. The settings were realistically illustrated from New Orleans and beyond to the bowels of Hell.
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My boyfriend cheated on me a few years ago and right after he did, he told the girl he was sorry but she had to go and he had made a big mistake. He showed the "signs" of cheating for a week and then told me about it. Years have gone by and I've gotten over it for the most part, but for some reason I find myself insecure. He's been really patient with me asking him if he's cheated on me again, but now he's to the point where he gets upset. Is he annoyed with me or is this him getting defensive because he feels guilty? He tells me where he is at all times, and he never hides his phone or anything like that. He even goes into details about where he's been and who he talked to on a regular basis. I feel like I may just be making things up in my mind and going after him, but then again, what if he is doing something?
Thank you for your heartfelt question. This is a hard situation for both of you. Trust is hard to rebuild. You still are not sure that you can trust your boyfriend. Our intuition is an important part of who we are, but it may or may not be giving you unneeded worry in this case. Your partner has shown evidence of faithfulness in the past two years. You closely monitor his activities and he reports details of interactions with others. You both appear to want this to be a healthy committed relationship. Have you thought about couples counseling? This would give you guidance on dealing with your trust issues.
If you are an eligible UAA student, you may call the Student Health & Counseling Center to set up an intake appointment with one of the Mental Health Providers. You may also refer to our website for further on-campus counseling options.
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apple and honey challah
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Apple and Honey Challah
I've adapted my challah formula over the years from Joan Nathan's, and I find her tips about three risings (which won't take as long as it sounds, promise) and two brushes with egg wash spot on. If you're looking for a basic challah recipe, here you go. But this one is especially fun for right now, as apples and honey are traditionally eaten together on the Jewish New Year, which begins tonight. And can you imagine how awesome the leftovers will be for French toast?
I didn't put any cinnamon in this; I was hoping it would taste foremost like apples and honey but if you'd like cinnamon in there, you could toss the apple chunks with a teaspoon of it. The apples will bake down into almost sauce-like puddles and they manage to remain a little tart. The honey flavor isn't aggressive, mostly because I didn't want the challah to be overly sweet (we serve it at dinner, not dessert) but you can always increase the level or just serve it with more honey. I was dubious about the sugar on top of the loaf at first, but ended up enjoying the way it brought out the subtle sweetness of the bread.
One tip: If you measure your oil in your 1/3 cup measuring cup first, and then your honey, the honey will slide right out.
Makes 1 round woven challah
2 1/4 teaspoons (1 standard 1/4-ounce packet) active dry yeast
1/3 cup (79 ml) plus 1 teaspoon honey
1/3 cup (79 ml) neutral oil, plus more for the bowl
2 large eggs plus 1 large yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons (8 grams) table salt
4 1/4 cups all-purpose (530 grams) or bread flour (578 grams), plus more for your work surface
Apple filling
2 medium baking apples (I love baking with MacIntoshes), peeled, cored and in 1/2- to 3/4-inch chunks
Squeeze of lemon juice, to keep them from browning
Egg wash
1 large egg
Coarse or pearl sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Make your dough: Whisk yeast and 1 teaspoon honey into 2/3 cup warm water and let stand until foamy, a few minutes.
With a stand mixer: In the bowl of a stand mixture, whisk together yeast mixture, oil, remaining honey (1/3 cup), eggs and yolk. Switch to dough hook and add 4 1/4 cups flour and salt. Use dough hook on a moderate speed until it pulls all of the flour and wet ingredients together into a craggy mass. Lower the speed and let the dough hook knead the dough for 5 minutes, until smooth, elastic and a little sticky.
By hand:: In a large bowl, whisk together yeast mixture, oil, remaining honey (1/3 cup), eggs and yolk. Add flour all at once and stir with a wooden spoon until you get a craggy mass of uneven dough. Turn dough out onto a floured counter and knead it into a smooth, elastic dough, about 5 to 8 minutes. Try to use as little flour as necessary when kneading the dough; you don't want to toughen the bread. A bench scraper can make it really easy to remove it from the counter if it gets stuck in a spot. [More bread tips here.]
Both methods: Transfer dough to large oil-coated bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 1 hour, or until almost doubled in size.
Add apples to dough: [See photos in post.] Turn dough out onto a floured counter and gently press it down into a flat, oblong shape. The shape does not matter so however it goes, it goes. Spread 2/3 of apple chunks over 1/2 of the flattened dough. Fold the other half over the apple chunks and press the dough down around them, flattening the now lumpy dough. Spread the remaining 1/3 apple chunks over half the folded dough. Fold the other half over the apples, pressing the dough down again. Your dough packet will likely be square-ish. Fold the corners under with the sides of your hands and form the dough into a round. Upend your empty bowl over and set it aside for another 30 minutes.
Weave your bread: [See photos in post.] Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll and stretch each one as carefully as you can into a rope — don't worry about getting it too long or thin, just 12 inches or so should do. If any apple chunks fall out as you form the ropes or at any other time in the forming of the loaf or risings, just poke them back in with your finger.
Arrange two strands in each direction, perpendicular to each other, like a plus sign. Weave them so that one side is over, and the other is under, where they meet. So, now you've got an 8-legged woven-headed octopus. Take the four legs that come from underneath the center and move them over the leg to their right, i.e. jumping it. Take those legs that were on the right and again, jump each over the leg before, this time to the left. If you had extra length to your ropes, you can repeat these left-right jumps until you run out of rope. For me, this was enough. Just as you had with the folded packet of apple dough above, tuck the corners/odd bumps under the dough with the sides of your hands to form a round.
Transfer the dough to a parchment-covered heavy baking sheet or baker's peel (if you'll be using a bread stone). Beat egg until smooth and brush over challah. Let challah rise for another hour but 45 minutes into this rise, preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
Bake your loaf: Before baking, brush loaf one more time with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if you're using it. Bake in middle of oven for 40 to 45 minutes. It should be beautifully bronzed; if yours (like mine, except I didn't catch it in time) starts getting too dark too quickly, cover it with foil for the remainder of the baking time. The very best way to check for doneness in any bread but especially on like this where the wetness of the apples can slow down the baking time a bit, is with an instant read thermometer — the center of the loaf should be 195 degrees.
Cool loaf on a rack before serving. Or, well, good luck with that.
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Chevrolet Exiting Europe but Corvette to Stay
General Motors is tossing in the towel in Europe for Chevrolet, leaving the market there except for the widely acclaimed Chevrolet Corvette and an expanded presence for Cadillac as its premier brand. Starting in 2016, GM says it will rely on its Opal and Vauxhall brands to compete in the volume market and that the […]
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College Hockey:RPI Stuns Colgate in OT
Engineers' Score First Win Over D-I Conference Member
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Senior Kari Rabatin scored with 2:03 remaining in overtime to lift new D-I independent Rensselaer (3-0-0) to a 3-2 victory over Colgate (0-1-0) in the Raiders' season opener on Friday night at Starr Rink. The win is RPI's first over a member of a D-I conference.
Rabatin took a pass from Emily Donowick and wristed one between the pads of Colgate goaltender Brook Wheeler just as she entered the offensive zone at 2:03 of the extra session to seal the victory for the Engineers.
After a scoreless first period, Rensselaer ignited its offense scoring two unanswered goals within 1:41 in the second stanza. Melissa Boik scored a power-play tally at 5:39 when she received a pass at the right point from teammate Kelly Barbera who was behind the net. Boik kept the puck in along the side boards and rifled a shot between Wheeler's legs for the goal.
Nicole McDonald jarred home a rebound at 7:22 to give the Engineers the two-goal cushion. The initial shot by Laura Menken was a backhander in the slot, but with a lot of traffic in front of the net Wheeler was heavily screened as McDonald slipped the puck past her.
Colgate returned to the ice in the third with a vengeance. Freshman Ruth Fish tallied her first collegiate goal when she tipped home a Tara French slap shot from the blue line on the Raider power play at 4:51. Fish was situated to the right of the goaltender Rosina Schiff when she chipped it under Schiff's arm to cut the lead to one.
French evened the game at two apiece, when she wristed a shot into the upper left corner of the net from the left point after an offensize zone face-off win by Becky Irvine (Lakeview, N.S.) at 6:57.
Colgate out shot Rensselear 36-15, with Wheeler making 12 saves for the Raiders and Schiff turning away 34 for the Engineers.
The win breaks Colgate's five-game unbeaten streak in the series, as Rensselaer has not defeated the Raiders since 1998. Today's game was also the first overtime victory in the series, as the teams have played to three overtime ties previously.
The two teams will meet again tomorrow night, this time at the Houston Field House in Troy, N.Y. Face-off is at 7 p.m.
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Unit on Affective Cognitive Neuroscience
James Blair is Chief of the Unit on Affective Cognitive Neuroscience at NIMH. Dr. Blair received a doctoral degree in Psychology from University College London in 1993 under the supervision of Professor John Morton. Following graduation he was awarded a Wellcome Trust Mental Health Research Fellowship that he held at the Medical Research Council Cognitive Development Unit for three years. Subsequently, he moved to the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London. There, with Uta Frith, he helped form and co-lead the Developmental Disorders group, and was ultimately appointed Senior Lecturer. He Joined the NIMH Intramural Research Program in 2002.
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Dr. Blair's primary research interest involves understanding the neuro-cognitive systems mediating affect in humans and how these become dysfunctional in mood and anxiety disorders. His primary clinical focus is in understanding the dysfunction of affect-related systems in youth with specific forms of conduct disorder. His research approach includes techniques employed in cognitive neuroscience (both neuropsychology and functional imaging), psychopharmacology and, more recently, molecular genetics.
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Reduced activity within the dorsal endogenous orienting of attention network to fearful expressions in youth with disruptive behavior disorders and psychopathic traits . White SF, Williams WC, Brislin SJ, Sinclair S, Blair KS, Fowler KA, Pine DS, Pope K, Blair RJ. Dev Psychopathol. 2012 Aug;24(3):1105-16. doi: 10.1017/S0954579412000569. PMID: 22781874.
Disrupted reinforcement signaling in the orbitofrontal cortex and caudate in youths with conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder and a high level of psychopathic traits . Finger EC, Marsh AA, Blair KS, Reid ME, Sims C, Ng P, Pine DS, Blair RJ. Am J Psychiatry. 2011 Feb;168(2):152-62. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2010.10010129. Epub 2010 Nov 15. PMID: 21078707.
Emotional automaticity is a matter of timing . Luo Q, Holroyd T, Majestic C, Cheng X, Schechter J, Blair RJ. J Neurosci. 2010 Apr 28;30(17):5825-9. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.BC-5668-09.2010. PMID: 20427643.
Adapting to dynamic stimulus-response values: differential contributions of inferior frontal, dorsomedial, and dorsolateral regions of prefrontal cortex to decision making . Mitchell DG, Luo Q, Avny SB, Kasprzycki T, Gupta K, Chen G, Finger EC, Blair RJ. J Neurosci. 2009 Sep 2;29(35):10827-34. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0963-09.2009. PMID: 19726640.
The amygdala and ventromedial prefrontal cortex: functional contributions and dysfunction in psychopathy . Blair RJ. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci. 2008 Aug 12;363(1503):2557-65. doi: 10.1098/rstb.2008.0027. PMID: 18434283.
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Sharing is caring—at least that's what those creepy anthropomorphized Care Bears used to say—and in the app world this week, those sentiments are particularly true.
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I don't know if I'm more sick of this Gotye song or that Call Me Maybe song (though Gangnam Style is quickly catching up to both of them) but this is actually pretty freaking cool: a bunch of old computer parts—hardrives, scanners, etc—combine to sing the song, 'Somebody That I Used to Know' by Gotye.
Think Microsoft Surface is the only one that gets to have fun with a keyboard hidden in the tablet's cover? Hell naw, quoth Archos. The Gen10 XS Tablet is bringing some old-style clickity-clack to the tablet game. If only they'd made it, you know, work.
Ereaders are literally changing the way we read. But for all the efficiency and portability they offer, they lack the curious romance of reading a book in its hard, physical form—not least the charms that lie on the cover.
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Hate cables that run across your wall and look ridiculously ugly? If you are into the organic look, you should check out these Florafil cable covers from Tania da Cruz.
Snow Peak has crafted a beautiful cover for the iPhone 4 made of pressed titanium. The cover slides on the back and is designed to protect the glassy exterior from scratches, dents and dings.
Just look at them! They're cute and colorful, with blown up illustrations of your favorite electronic components, crazy nerdtastic prints, or quirky fun images. I think I'll get two pillow covers to make up for my iPadless-ness.
Maybe if you had a free weekend and Mjǫllnir, hammer of Thor, you could crack Corning's Gorilla Glass. But that's a made-up thing! And this stuff is impervious to the very real threats of key scratching and localized pressure.
Ars Technica posted a guide showing how to make a laptop sleeve out of any fabric you happen to have lying around. It probably won't protect your laptop from falls, but it'll provide some style and probably reduce scratches.
First I thought "ah... what a cute gimmick" about this Is.a.Brella thing, but then I realized the essential cleverness of the design. You're in a rush to get on the train on a rainy day: furl your Is.a.Brella, leap aboard, slide it into the bottle cover keeping it compact and tidy, and stop all those trapped raindrops…
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A gimmicky gift for grandma, this fuzzy mouse cover could be the tackiest thing we've seen all day. It's a mouse cover. That's shaped like a mouse. And comes in a cheese-themed box. Great. If you order 500, you can get'm at a quantity discount.


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After an epic road swing that began in Arizona and ended in Oregon, the Idaho Vandals struggled through their final round of the Oregon Duck Invitational to a tie for 14th after a closing round 314.
"This was one of the most difficult and frustrating days of my coaching career with the Vandals" said coach John Means after Idaho's struggles followed a third-place finish at the Desert Invitational over the weekend prior to the Duck Invite.
"We came out flat, struggled at the beginning before the conditions worsened, and played uninspired golf. This has been a long trip and I believe that, although the team was doing what they were supposed to do, they were too tired to function as they have been trained to do.
"In retrospect I should not have scheduled two tournaments back to back without some rest in between."Aaron Cockerill led the Vandals with a 225 - good enough for a tie for 30th. Jared du Toit, who was third just a couple of days ago at the Desert Invitational, tied for 51st along with Rylee Iacolucci and Ryan Porch (with 229s). Sean McMullen tied for 63rd with a 232.


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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger champions Russia's business potential, describing the country as an untapped gold mine.PT0M0S 620 349
MOSCOW: The Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, compared Russia to a goldmine of economic opportunity as he led a trade mission to Moscow.
Mr Schwarzenegger has embraced the plan by Russia's President, Dmitry Medvedev, to recreate a Silicon Valley in Skolkovo, outside Moscow.
''I love places where there is an extraordinary potential,'' Mr Schwarzenegger said. ''It's almost like looking at a gold or diamond mine and saying: all you got to do is go in there and get it.''
''Extraordinary potential'' ... Dmitry Medvedev and Arnold Schwarzenegger in Gorki.
Mr Medvedev took Mr Schwarzenegger for a spin in an antique Soviet Chaika car after their meeting. He joked that Mr Schwarzenegger, who has three more months left in his term, could have a shot at filling the vacant Moscow mayor's position if he were a Russian citizen.
''It's perfect timing for Putin to be Prime Minister and Medvedev to be President,'' Mr Schwarzenegger told the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia. ''This is the ideal time, when things are still at a raw level.''
There was no reason why Russia should not be able to export cars to Europe or motorcycles to the US one day, he said. He said his ''love for Russia'' began in 1961 when he saw Yury Vlasov win a gold medal at the world weightlifting championships in Vienna.


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Billie Holiday fans almost couldn't believe what they were hearing on the reality show Norway's Got Talent. When Angelina Jordan, a 7-year-old singer, came on stage and performed Holiday's hit, the judges were tearing up and social media shared the music with the world. According to the Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, the song has gone viral as everyone wants to hear the music and see the video.
When the petite singer comes on stage for the competition, it's obvious the judges think this just might be a typical audition. However when the music starts and the youngster opens her mouth the 1941 jazz hit sounds like it did the first time it was sung by Billie Holiday. Gloomy Sunday has always been a favorite for the fans of Billie Holiday and hearing it on stage live once again was amazing.
Angelina Jordan auditioned for the reality competition but as competitions go, there is no guarantee that the young star will win. She has captured the hearts of fans everywhere and there is no doubt this kid will be seen again. Whether that might be the winner on Norway's Got Talent or The Ellen Show in America (or we hope both) has yet to be decided.
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By Oracle Staff on Sep 21, 2010
Showcasing the Potential of Data Footprints and Cloud Computing
After an introduction by Oracle President Mark Hurd, Thomas Kilroy, senior vice president and general manager of Intel, kicked off Tuesday's keynote with The Data Footprint, an engaging look into the innovative ways data is generated and used by people and businesses.
Thanks to the explosive popularity of social networks, video, and new technologies, "we are now living a connected life," Kilroy said. The challenge, however, is how to use all this data to create new, more enriching experiences that benefit everyone.
Kilroy said that the handling of data has to be "intelligent," "manageable," and "personalized," and he then shared videos that demonstrated how to seamlessly interact with data throughout our personal and professional lives. He also showcased three companies--Thomson Reuters, Cerner, and Sunglass Hut--that are transforming the way data is used today with the help of Oracle and Intel.
Oracle Executive Vice President, Product Development Thomas Kurian then took the stage to discuss Oracle and Cloud Computing.
Opening with a recap of the new Oracle product releases and introductions including Oracle Fusion Applications, Kurian said, "...we are focused across the entire suite of products on delivering software capabilities to enable cloud computing."
Kurian elaborated on cloud computing from Oracle's perspective and shared a video series that demonstrated the typical issues a company faces when transitioning its network to the cloud. We followed the trials of Fashion Forward, a fictional high-end retailer, through the different IT challenges involved in moving to cloud computing.
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E Mailed them yesterday still haven't heard anything from them. Is this the way they normally do business. If so may have to rethink placing order with them.
Call them.
"Is this the way they normally do business. If so may have to rethink placing order with them." You'll never get Smarties with that attitude!
I called them on a Monday to ask about their paddle holster for women. They told me to put "diva" in the comment section for an online order. I did, ordered a regular holster for myself and two double magazine pouches.
Got a confirmation e-mail right after the order. Then got an e-mail the next day saying it was in production, 8 day cycle.
Got both holsters and both mag pouches in the mail 11 days after the order was placed. Granted, I only contacted them about the option for my ol' lady but my experience was pleasant to say the least. I plan on ordering at least a MTAC Minotaur from them, probably with extra kydex to fit everything I've got.
There seems to have been a lot of recent "Comp-Tac is supposed to be reputable but they won't answer my emails" threads.
My guess is they don't have a person dedicated to answering emails. I'd recommend calling them if you have a question about products.
i have a comp-tac pro undercover i got it in 3 days i'd say they were pretty reputable.
I have found Comp-tac service to be completely outstanding. However, I have always dealt with them over the phone.
Give them a call and you will be very pleased with their attitude, service, and products.
They are a good company. In the past they have had a glitch in their online ordering system which caused what they call "ghost orders". I've ordered several holsters from them and experienced the "ghost order" problem once. The problem was easily solved with a phone call. I've bought C-TAC holsters for 3 of my autos and have been quite satisfied with the product and overall, the service as well. Would recommend giving them a call if you're having a problem.
I've never been more pleased with any business transaction than I was with my purchase from comp-TAC. Give them a chance. You know, I read that nearly 40% of all emails never reach their intended recipient.
Quickest turn around for a quality holster at a good price IMO. I waited over a year for a MaxCon V from Brommeland that NEVER came. So I cancelled and got my money back. Holster and mag pouch - $168.
Ordered an MTAC from Comptac and received it in under 2 weeks. $80.
I have been wearing it off-duty everyday and it is even more comfortable than the Maxcon V IMO. BTW I received the Maxcon V from Coal Creek Armory, they had them in stock for $140 (S&H).
Give Comptac a call. I have used them 3 or 4 times and have always had a positive experience.
I have ordered multiple holsters from them online and never had a problem. Only one holster took longer than normal because they had to customize it for a not so common gun, but it only took 10 days for that one. This company is great, don't jump to conclusions so quick!
Email is the most unreliable form of communication on the planet. If it's really important, it's too important for email only.
Of course, there is yet one more form of communication more unreliable than email - and that would be leaving an important message with a teenager. :gah:
I have never heard anything bad about their customer service. I agree that calling them is the best route.
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Tara Dawn Holland was born October 2, 1972, in Overland Park, Kansas. Holland attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City and became a literacy advocate and tutor. In 1996 Holland won Miss Flint Hills, and then won Miss Kansas later that year. The following year Holland won Miss America, becoming the third Kansan to win the honor. After winning Miss America, Holland has continued to give speeches around the country fighting illiteracy. Holland married Jon Lynn Christensen in 1998, and they have two children. Holland has sung for George W. Bush's Armory Ball, as well as Governor Sam Brownback's Inaugural Ball. Holland was named Kansas Native Sons and Daughters Kansan of the Year in 1997.
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Pac-12 Championships Race Results
GOLD RIVER, Calif. - Stanford women's rowing took fifth in the team standings at the Pac-12 Championships at Lake Natoma Sunday.
The Cardinal accumulated 18 points, behind California (39), USC (37.5), Washington (36.5) and UCLA (28).
The Cardinal will now await Tuesday's announcement of the NCAA Championships field to see if it receives an at-large berth into the 22-team field. The 2013 NCAA Championships will be held May 31-June 2 at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Ind.
Sunday, the Cardinal I and II Eights turned in the team's top finishes, each finishing fifth in their respective Grand Finals.
The I Eight opened fifth in its race and would stay there the entirety of the 2,000 meters. The boat made a valiant effort at a top-four finish, cutting into UCLA throughout the course, but by the end finished with a time of 6:48.2 which was 10.4 seconds back of top boat USC and just nine-tenths of a second behind UCLA for fourth place.
In the II Eight Grand Final, the Cardinal held fourth position just ahead of Washington at the halfway point. By the 1,500-meter mark the Huskies pulled just ahead of the Cardinal, leaving the Stanford boat to take fifth in 6:58.7, exactly 11 seconds behind California's winning time of 6:47.7.
The Four finished sixth in its Grand Final with a time of 7:40.2, 16.4 seconds off of the winning pace. The boat opened the race in fifth and was unable to make up any water on the leading boats.
The Novice Eight opened up the event with seventh-place finish in 7:18.0. The boat started the race brightly, in fourth position after the opening 500 meters, yet would steadily fall back as the race continued. At the halfway point the Cardinal was in fifth, and then sixth at the 1,500-meter mark. By the line, the Cardinal was seventh, 21 seconds off the pace.
Stanford Boat Lineups
I Eight
Cox - Naomi Cornman
Stroke - Anna Dawson
7 - Lindsay Meyer
6 - Nancy Miles
5 - Kristy Wentzel
4 - Sarah Bolmer
3 - Katie Toothman
2 - Christina Bax
Bow - Daphne Martschenko
II Eight
Cox - Liza Gurtin
Stroke - Amanda Lorei
7 - Simone Jacobs
6 - Claire Grover
5 - Alison Fauci
4 - Meredith Fischer
3 - Filippa Karrfelt
2 - Chierika Ukogu
Bow - Julianna Kapjian-Pitt
Cox - Katie Lopez
4 - Valerie Frank
3 - Alix Chrumka
2 - Elise Guinee-Cooper
Bow - Kay Rusher
Novice Eight
Cox - Autumn Turpin
Stroke - McKayla Taaffe
7 - Ellie Parker
6 - Taylor Burdge
5 - Hope Sheils
4 - Lilly Smith
3 - Katerina Gregoriou
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BAGHDAD -- A roadside bomb and two suicide bombers targeting polling stations in Baghdad killed at least 12 people Thursday, marring the first day of voting to elect the government that will rule as U.S. troops withdraw from Iraq.
Security forces, detainees and hospital patients were allowed to vote Thursday, ahead of Sunday's parliamentary elections.
The roadside bomb detonated in Hurriyah, a district in northeastern Baghdad, killing five people and wounding 22. The suicide bombings, which targeted polling stations in central and western Baghdad, killed seven people and wounded several.
"The terrorists are targeting our polling stations today to scare the civilians," said Sgt. Waleed Tariq, who was among those voting at the station hit in western Baghdad. "They let them think: If they're able to kill security forces on their election day, what will happen to us on Sunday?"
Thursday's attacks came a day after suicide bombings killed more than 33 people in Diyala province, northeast of Baghdad.
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The Washington football team held its first practice Friday in San Diego in preparation for next week's Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl vs. Nebraska.
The team arrived at Torero Stadium on the University of San Diego campus before noon and held a usual, Monday-style practice. Upon returning to the team hotel, a group of red-coated committee members from the Holiday Bowl were on hand, along with a mariachi band, to greet the team and staff officially.
The players and staff are mostly on their own for Christmas Eve. On Saturday the team will once again practice in the early afternoon and the day will end with an official team dinner, hosted by the Holiday Bowl, in the team hotel.
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Identifying Race and Transforming Whiteness in the Classroom
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As educators, how do we challenge and interrupt the social construction of whiteness in ourselves, in the classroom, in schools, and in the wider society? Coming from diverse backgrounds, the contributors in this volume draw on their own well-examined experiences of race, racism, and whiteness in developing effective antiracist pedagogies and classroom activities that interrupt and contest whiteness. They have explored their own lives from the selective position of their own memories and have traced the ways in which their assumptions – which they use to mediate and interpret the world around them – have been constituted by public ideological forces. They have collaborated with others in building alternative pedagogies and support systems, enabling them to teach, and at the same time, reflect on the assumptions behind and the effects of their teaching. The result is the work collected here.
Contents: Judy Helfand/Virginia Lea: Introduction: Parallel Journeys to Identifying Race and Transforming Whiteness in the Classroom – Leny Mendoza Strobel: Teaching about Whiteness When You're Not White: A Filipina Educator's Experience – P. J. Hallam: Crossing Cultural Borders through Authentic Assessment of Classroom Discourse: A Freirean Approach – Eileen O'Brien: «I Could Hear You If You Would Just Calm Down»: Challenging Eurocentric Classroom Norms Through Passionate Discussions of Racial Oppression – Elena Featherston/Jean Ishibashi: Oreos and Bananas: Conversations on Whiteness – Laurie B. Lippin: Making Whiteness Visible in the Classroom – Sherry Marx: Exploring and Challenging Whiteness and White Racism with White Preservice Teachers – Kelly E. Maxwell: Deconstructing Whiteness: Discovering the Water – Rosemary Christensen: Teaching within the Circle: Methods for an American Indian Teaching and Learning Style, a Tribal Paradigm – Pauline E. Bullen: Naming Race and Racism as a Problem in Schools – Gary Lemons: When White Students Write About Being White: Challenging Whiteness in a Black Feminist Classroom – Grace Mathieson: Reconceptualizing Our Classroom Practice: Notes from an Antiracist Educator – Carlos Aceves: The Xinachtli Project: Transforming Whiteness through Mythic Pedagogy – Judy Helfand/Virginia Lea: Afterword: Taking It into the Classroom.
About the author(s)/editor(s)
The Editors: Virginia Lea is a scholar activist with a Ph.D. in social and cultural studies in education from the University of California Berkeley. She teaches critical multicultural, antiracist pedagogy, and social studies education in the School of Education at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California. She coordinates Project Quest, an alternative teacher recruitment and preparation program in Vallejo, California, and she is also the President and Executive Director of the Educultural Foundation, a California educational nonprofit organization.
Judy Helfand is a community educator and antiracist activist with an M.A. in American studies and cultural studies from Antioch University McGregor School in Yellow Springs, OH. She teaches in the Humanities Department at Santa Rosa Junior College in California and is director of IMPACT Training (a diversity training and consulting business.) Her previous publications include Understanding Whiteness/Unraveling Racism: Tools for the Journey.
«With complexity and caution, this collection of essays illustrates a range of personal, pedagogical, and political changes made possible when critically addressing White privilege in the classroom. Virginia Lea, Judy Helfand, and the contributors to this volume have produced a helpful and long overdue insightful resource, for teaching against racial injustice.» (Kevin K. Kumashiro, Center for Anti-Oppressive Education, Author of 'Against Common Sense: Teaching and Learning Toward Social Justice')
«'Identifying Race and Transforming Whiteness in the Classroom' is a stimulating and thought provoking set of essays by a diverse group of educators. The book focuses on how we can actively transform perspectives on whiteness that result in inequities and injustices in ourselves, in our curriculum, in our pedagogy, and, ultimately, in U. S. society and across the globe.» (Ann Berlak and Sekani Moyenda, Co-authors of 'Taking it personally: Racism in classrooms from Kindergarten to College')
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Part of my action plan to defeat cancer included taking high-quality mineral and multivitamin supplements as well as a glyconutrient supplement. I was fully aware of the controversy surrounding the use of glyconutrient supplements in dealing with disease. My friend Dr Tom Pafi, had advised me the area of nutritional supplementation was highly controversial and without a lot of properly conducted scientific studies.
He did not provide any supplements, nor did he receive any financial compensation for doing so. Supplements were not represented as a cure for cancer and I independently made the decision to use supplements and do not advocate their use by others when formulating their own plan of action. I do not make any medical or curative claims for mineral, multivitamin or glyconutrient supplements.
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Fifty engineering teams from schools and universities designed unique systems based on the low-cost computing platform that would have environmental benefits to society.
The winning teams in each of four age group categories – primary school children, GCSE students, sixth-formers and university students – were announced at the Science Museum.
St Mary's CE Primary School was the winner of the 8-11 year old category for its Pi 'n' Mighty, Raspberry Pi-enabled robot. A bar-code scanner is used to identify whether the packaging on consumable items can be recycled. An LCD read-out tells the user whether their crisp package or drink bottle can be recycled.
"This is the most exciting thing I have ever done," said a member of the St Mary's team.
Frome Community College was the winner of the 11-16 year old category for its Plant Pi, a web-enabled system which tells you whether the plants in your garden have the best growing conditions. Temperature and humidity sensors are used to monitor the environment around the plants. Raspberry Pi allows the system to be web-enabled so it can be controlled remotely.
"Next year we will be using the Raspberry Pi as part of our GCSE computing module," said a team member.
Newcastle College Digital Skills Academy were winners of the 16-18 year old category for Wetter Forest, that detects the potential for forest fires under hot and dry summer conditions. They have attached moisture and humidity sensors to Raspberry Pi which collects the data and uploads it to a website. An email alert is triggered if levels fall dangerously low.
Two undergraduates from the University of Exeter were winners in category four with PiPark, a system design to reduce CO2 emission by helping drivers to more efficiently locate city parking places. Multiple Raspberry Pi's with camera attachments are used to monitor the parking places in a car park or street and the data is up-loaded to a website where it can be viewed to locate free spaces.
The compettion was organised by Cambridge-based PA Consulting, to recognise science and engineering education in schools and colleges, and to highlight the potential of the Raspberry Pi computer platform.
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All branches of Marin County Free Library will be closed on Monday, July 4 for Independence Day.
TeamWorks is a local art mentoring/apprenticeship program for underserved and economically disadvantaged youth. Teens age 11-18 learn creative expression, self-discipline and community engagement through this program. Wonderfully imaginative and colorful works of art by TeamWorks teens are on exhibit this month at the Fairfax Library. Please stop by to see this engaging display of talent! Reception Saturday, February 23 from 2 to 5 PM.