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Thanksgiving Preparations: Food for Thought for the Early Bird and Procrastinator
It's all about the food at this time of year! And getting your Thanksgiving dinner together takes planning and organizing. Some of us start our plans in early November and some of us start…well…not too early!
Early bird preparations
- Getting the menu together early is a good first step! Our family continues the tradition of turkey, bread dressing, mashed potatoes and pie. However, your family may be more adventurous! Recipes can be found online at www.allrecipes.com, in magazines like Southern Living, or just on the can of French fried onion rings! Deciding on your menu early means you can take advantage of sales throughout the month using your list of ingredients.
- Early invitations for guests really make them feel special. An early invitation also means you can ask your guests to bring a dish to share at your meal. New cuisine and added camaraderie make the meal more fun too!
- Getting ready for Thanksgiving also includes getting your home ready for company. Starting early is a good way to take baby steps in decluttering and decorating for the holiday. You can work room by room, decluttering and cleaning for several weeks. Your family will enjoy the holiday atmosphere and you will feel less pressured by time.
Procrastinator preparations
- Instead of turkey (which takes days to thaw), choose cornish game hens or ham. Both are easy to prepare. Ham can be purchased that day and heated.
- Choose to shop at a one stop location. It is easier to purchase it all at one retailer, rather than running between stores. Choose your store by the sales items on your grocery list.
- It's not about perfect or made from scratch! Check out ways to use convenience foods in preparing your meal. Sandra Lee of FoodTV fame www.foodnetwork.com uses ready prepared items for making your meal special.
- Ask your family what treats and sweets are most important to them. You can purchase ready made desserts at a reduced cost at holiday time.
- Check out the options for pre-made Thanksgiving dinners. In Houston we have choices like Luby's and Randalls. It all comes nicely prepared and ready to eat.
- Dine out! Just google Thanksgiving Houston and you will find loads of choices!
What are your favorite Thanksgiving hints for your family dinner?
No matter your style, wishing you a moist turkey and a sweet pumpkin pie for your holiday event!
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One of the things I love about Allrecipes is their Ingredient Search. You can enter the ingredients you want to use and even those you DON'T want to use, and it will make some suggestions.
Thanks Janet! allrecipes has great search tools, even for vegetarians, diabetics and more!
Thanks for sharing this.
We have a family Thanksgiving celebration at my cousin's ranch out of Brenham. She used to use the big old roaster that my grandmother used for many years. Then she went to turkey breasts that were quicker and easier to roast. No matter what she fixed, her son-in-law liked to fry a turkey. Eventually, we were definitely oversized with turkey, She finally gave him the responsibility of frying 2 turkeys and she got that mess out of her kitchen. The rest of us bring dishes and we have a wonderful meal. The night before Thanksgiving, several of us go to Brenham and get a hotel room or bed and breakfast and go to her house for a Thanksgiving eve meal. That is wonderful because it is a smaller group and we get to visit more personally than we do on Thanksgiving. We have sandwiches or stuffed potatoes or soup and a few desserts specified for Wednesday evening.
I love the holidays. I used to do all of Christmas myself, but two years ago, I shared with my girls and they each bring part of the meal and I have a lot better time.
I have to agree about Allrecipes; it is usually my go to site for new dishes. I am the only one in my extended family that does not eat meat, so Thanksgiving is usually a bit of a challenge. Before Thanksgiving, we (parents, siblings, extended) all agree on the main dishes and everyone chips in. Sort of like a pot luck. No one person is stuck doing all the cooking and we get to try a variety of foods…and of course, I bring the vegetarian options.
I'm also in Houston – you're right about the pre-made Thanksgiving dinners from Randall's. A few friends have tried them on a few occasions and loved them. Whole Foods has great side dishes and fresh soup varieties too!
I'm lucky – my brother likes to cook and does Thanksgiving. Almost all of it. I, on the other hand, have already started planning Christmas brunch!
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Nissan Leaf vs. Chevrolet Volt
Who Will Win The Battle Of The Green?
Chevrolet VoltMSRP: $40,280 (base, excluding $7,500 federal tax credit)
Motor/engine: 111-kW AC permanent magnet synchronous/1.4-liter DOHC
Horsepower (motor/engine): 149/84
Torque (motor/engine): 273/93 lb-ft
MPGe/MPG (combined): 93/37
Performance — 17/20
The Volt can tackle on-ramps and mingle with highway traffic just fine; you'll get from 0-60 mph in about nine seconds. Theoretically, you could drive it more or less as an EV only if you behave behind the wheel and recharge often. Conversely, you could neglect plug-in charging altogether, always relying on the gas engine for battery regeneration and be rewarded with merely ordinary mileage. For most however, recharging will be easy (and much faster than in the Leaf); expect a four-hour turnaround with 240-volt power or a still-reasonable 10 hours with 120-volt lines.
Exterior design — 13/20
Like Nissan, Chevy wisely avoided cribbing a Prius and forcing you to obnoxiously announce your environmental awareness everywhere you go. Instead, the Volt has a look that stands apart and incorporates the division's design elements. We must say the results aren't exactly handsome, especially from the B-pillar back. Darker shades from the available six body colors seem to tie the look together better than the lighter options.
Interior design — 8/10
If the Volt seems a little Picasso on the outside, feng shui relief awaits within a stylish but conventional interior layout that masks the tech beneath. Mostly, anyway. Given the Volt's T-shaped battery layout, the back seat is intended for two only. It's just as well, since space for people and cargo is at a premium behind the front seats. From the driver's seat, the layout and most controls are intuitive and well-placed.
Sound system/goodies — 9/10
The Volt's standard infotainment screen dominates the center dash and is easy enough to navigate, but below it is an array of tiny buttons and graphics that can divert your attention until you're used to the layout. Other than that minor gripe, the Volt delivers an ideal balance of creature comforts while minding the power reserves. The HVAC system works in tandem with the seat heaters, for example. Bose's clever Energy Efficient Series system is on board as well.
Bang for the buck — 14/20
Making the Leaf look like a bargain by price comparison alone, Volt still gives a jolt with its bottom line. Even with the federal tax credit, this isn't a pocket-change proposition. As we said earlier, though, there's more to a green car's value than the price itself. At least you get a lot for what you pay. We presume the Volt will accommodate lifestyles, long distances and long-term ownership better than the Leaf.
Driving experience — 18/20
Anyone skeptical about what's possible from GM and/or green cars must drive Volt, if only to reset their perception. You know conventional mechanical bits aren't present behind the scenes, but the Volt delivers a driving experience that feels surprisingly natural and well-balanced.
Final score — 79/100
Last we heard, Motor Trend doesn't hand out Car of the Year awards indiscriminately, so for the Volt to win top honors for 2011 speaks volumes about Chevy. Incidentally, this is also the same car driven from Detroit to the Los Angeles Auto Show by a GM exec and an engineer — without day-long recharges en route.
And the winner is…There's no shame in second place here, and Nissan has done commendable work with its Leaf. For many, it'll make perfect sense and do nicely in the city and suburbs. But for all-around practicality and versatility, Chevy's Volt is a standout and has potential to become the new standard in green cars.
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Stancato's Career Day Paces Cowgirls in Fresno
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Sophomore Samantha Stancato is fifth in the individual standings after shooting a season-low 74 (+2) and a career-low 71 (-1) during Monday's first two rounds of the Fresno State Lexus Classic, as she led the University of Wyoming women's golf team to 10th in the 15-team field at 615 (+39). The Cowgirls carded a 315 (+27) in the first round, but improved with a season-low 300 (+12) in the second round at Copper River Country Club.
"We started the morning a little sluggish and the wind blew the whole day, but the girls played well today," UW Golf Director Joe Jensen said. "I was impressed with the team. They had the right frame of mind thanks to a good weekend of practice. We are two strokes back of two good Mountain West teams in Fresno State and New Mexico and now have a chance to be in a competitive situation with them tomorrow. We're going to have to play well."
Stancato is just four strokes off the lead, as she seeks her fourth career top-25 finish and third this season. Her second-round 71 (-1) today was two strokes better than her previous career low. She finished tied for 22nd at last year's Fresno State Lexus Classic.
"Obviously Samantha played terrific today," Jensen said. "She played hard, loose and confident and that's how you can shoot when you do that. When you play in the moment and don't get frustrated. She had a great composure about her today."
Senior Dana Zamprelli is tied for 42nd at 155 (+11) after she shot an 81 (+9) in the first round and tied a season low with a 74 (+2) in the second round. Junior Stacey Blunt hit rounds of 81 (+9) and 77 (+5) to sit three strokes back in a tie for 53rd. Freshman Kathleen Kershisnik is tied for 66th at 160 (+16) with rounds of 79 (+7) and 81 (+9), while junior Emily Wood is one stroke back after an 83 (+11) and 78 (+6).
"The challenge tomorrow is to maintain this feeling," Jensen said. "We can't afford to get off to a slow start like we did today. We're going to feel a little pressure, but we have to play loose and funnel that excitement into confidence."
The tournament concludes with 18 holes tomorrow morning. Fans can follow live results through GolfStat.com.
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How Netflix saves a sleepover….
I've explained a few different times why I absolutely love using Netflix – most recently that I was pumped that they'd acquired exclusive rights to select new Disney content and a truckload of classic Disney movies. But this morning – right now at 7 am after riding out a very long, very loud boys Minecraft sleepover last night…. I want to praise Netflix one more time.
Why? Because Netflix is our absolute go-to sleepover-ender. When it hits midnight or 1 am, Matt and I have reached a limit. This limit kind of sneaks up on us – but suddenly you feel that mom/dad exhaustion creeping up on you that says you just can't listen to another "rap battle" about video game characters.
And you swear to yourself that if One. More. Nerf Dart hits the wall – you will break that thing in half. (The gun – not the kid – running on tiredness here – not rage!) That's the point where we look at each other with raised, knowing eyebrows and one of us inevitably makes our way down the basement stairs to announce: Okay guys – time to turn off the lights and pick something on Netflix!
Because everything in the "Just for Kids" section is pretty darn safe, we just steer them there and let them fight it out for a few minutes. Unlike driving a group of obnoxious children to Blockbuster to roam the aisles for an hour, or holding up the line outside a Redbox – with Netflix they can spend as long as they want coming to an agreement on a movie and I could care less
If they change their mind – they can switch midstream. They can watch all the Adventures of He-Man if they want. Heck – they can check out the entire backlog of 1980′s Ninja Turtles movies if they're inclined to find out what they've been missing all these years….
The point is – it's CHEAP (only $7.99 per month, if you decide to stay beyond your free trial). It's SAFE for our kids. And it's CONVENIENT. And there will be many sleepovers this summer – and I will be thanking Netflix as I crawl into bed in the wee hours of the morning during every. single. one.
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Four Northern California men involved with a notorious motorcycle gang are in custody and authorities are looking for two more after the men were indicted on federal drug charges.
Authorities say the six -- all members or associates of what the FBI calls the "Vagos Outlaw Motorcycle gang" -- were indicted on charges ranging from distributing methamphetamine to possession and conspiracy to distribute the drug. The indictments came after an investigation by the FBI and state and local agencies into the Sacramento-area chapter of the motorcycle gang.
Federal officials say the investigation into the group found it takes part in a number of illegal activities including the distribution of methamphetamine, buying illegal guns and the handling of stolen motorcycles.
The FBI said in a statement released Friday that as part of its investigation, the bureau used confidential sources and undercover agents to buy methamphetamine from Vagos members and their associates in the Sacramento area. Even with the indictments, the FBI says it is still investigating the gang.
Four of the men -- 37-year-old Leonard Walter, 45-year-old Michael Wright and 49-year-old Richard Cardenas, all of Sacramento, and 43-year-old James Cline, of nearby Rio Linda -- are being held after being indicted and charged with the distribution of methamphetamine. If convicted of the charges, the men are facing anywhere from five years up to life in prison.
At large, and considered fugitives, are 35-year-old Quentin Stallings and 50-year-old David Homan, both of Sacramento.
The FBI says the Vagos gang got its start in the 1960s in California and having expanded to nearly 600 members, has evolved into one of the largest outlaw motorcycle gangs in the western United States. The bureau says the gang has 24 chapters in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah, as well as in Mexico.
The gang, says on a website identifying itself as the "official Vagos MC World Site" that it got it start as a "motorcycle club, not gang."


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By Will Soutter
3D Printing has the potential to literally turn the world of
manufacturing on it's head. It allows objects to be built up a layer at
a time from a wide variety of materials. This "additive" manufacturing
is the opposite approach to most traditional, "subtractive"
manufacturing techniques, where a larger block of material is carved
away into the shape required.
3D printing technology is proving most useful in research and
education, as prototype products can be iterated rapidly and at little
cost. This is especially valuable in engineering fields such as
robotics. Researchers in theoretical physics and mathematics can also
benefit, as 3D models can help to demonstrate concepts which would
otherwise be purely conceptual.
Some large manufacturing businesses are concerned that the
increasing availability of affordable 3D printing systems will result
in increased levels of counterfeit goods. However, some commentators
believe this will lead to a more competitive, more effective ecosystem,
and some manufacturers are taking advantage of the opportunities the
technology will offer.
Figure 1. Oglaf Diegel,
from Massey University, New Zealand, produces 3D printed guitars which
would be impossible to create by any other method.
As 3D printing technology becomes more and more affordable and is
adapted for more types of materials, it will begin to bring
transformative benefits to the world of manufacturing. Some of the
benefits include:
Shorter Assembly Lines - 3D printing allows products to be
assembled in a single stage, reducing the need for assembly stages.
This will reduce the size of manufacturing facilities, and help them to
run more efficiently.
Simple Transfer of Designs - CAD designs for a product can be
sent via the internet to locations all over the world in a standard
format which can be used by any 3D printing facility. This will make
international collaboration and prototyping of product designs more
efficient and straightforward, and allow manufacturers to expand into
new global regions more easily.
Print-on-Demand Products - 3D printing will provide a huge
boost to the practice of "Just in Time" manufacturing. The short
manufacturing times and flexibility of 3D printing systems will allow
manufacturers to produce products as they are ordered, reducing the
amount of surplus stock they will need to hold.
Flexibility for Factories - 3D printers can be used to make a
huge variety of products. Factories equipped with 3D printing equipment
would be able to switch between a number of products rapidly, with
minimal retooling or redesigning of processes. This would allow
companies to respond effectively to short-term changes in demand.
Figure 2. 3D printers
have already made the transition from home-built machines to polished
professional tools. Desktop 3D printers are hotly tipped to be the next
big move for the technology. Image credit: University of Iowa.
Shorter Supply Chains - The small footprint and ease of use
of manufacturing systems based on 3D printing means that international
companies can set up operations in the country where a product is
needed, rather than running large, centralized facilities.
Creative Product Design - The capabilities of 3D printing
allow shapes and structures to be used which could not be achieved by
any other method, or certainly not in large volumes. The technology is
already proving a popular medium for artists and sculptors, and
decorative 3D-printed objects are commercially available.
3D printers can be adapted to work with a very wide range of
materials. Custom built systems can even use multiple materials in a
single build to create more complex products, containing multiple
colours or electrically conductive sections.
Even with the transformative effect of 3D printing on the
manufacturing industry, there will mostl likely still be a market for
premium quality printing materials with superior properties or novel
Plastics are the most common materials used for 3D printing.
The plastic is extruded as a fine thread from the printing nozzle as it
moves around, constructing the object one layer at a time. The wide
array and low cost of available plastics makes them ideally suited for
3D printing, particularly in rapid prototyping scenarios.
Ceramics can also be used to create 3D printed objects. These
are usually handled by a different method - layer upon layer of ceramic
powder is added in a block, whilst the stucture is temporarily created
using a binder or a laser sinter. The excess
powder is then removed to reveal the solid object, which is then fired
and glazed in a kiln.
Metals can be 3D printed in a similar way - metal powder is
sintered, or a binder is added, to create the structure. The object is
supported by the rest of the free powder until the metal is fused at
high temperatures and the rest of the material is removed.
Figure 3. This video
demonstrates 3D printing of ceramics for rapid prototyping.
It is generally accepted that 3D printing will be a revolutionary
force in manufacturing, whether positive or negative. Despite concerns
over counterfeiting, many companies are already using the technology to
repeatably produce intricate components, for example in automotive and
aerospace manufacturing.
As 3D printers become more affordable, they will inevitably be used
for local, small scale manufacturing, largely eliminating supply chains
for many types of product. Consumer units for home use will even become
feasible, allowing end users to simply download a design for the
product they require and print it out.
There will be major challenges for the conventional manufacturing
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Do the 'dueNovember 4, 2010, 1pm
So today we are going to start by putting on our imagination caps. I'll wait a minute so you can go retrieve it out of your imagination box.
So fun already.
…Ok. Is your cap jauntily placed on your noggin'? Good. Because right now I'm going to whisk you away to the Swiss Alps. In December. You are a Swiss farmer's wife. Your name is Hilde, you like gingham and kirsch, and you once had an affair with a man you met at a cafe in town after he bought you a glass of red wine and you couldn't stop staring at his impressive mustache. Unfortunately December in Switzerland is a snowy time so you don't have a lot of variety in your gastronomical options, your chubby sister is staying with you for the holidays and a shepherd with strong shoulders but gentle hands showed up at your door step last night when it started to snow. Great. All you have for dinner is some really old cheese, a container of pickles, some Stroopwafels and a hunk of bread that you are pretty sure you baked last August. And everyone is hungry and huddled around a small fireplace in the back of your cabin.1 Comment


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'Life is short, have an affair' a New Years resolution? Ashley Madison, a website assisting in marital affairs, says absolutely!
Reported by the Huffington Post, Ashley Madison received a record 27,500 new members on New Years Day. This is 20.7 percent more than the website received the year before and 344 percent more than the site normally receives on a regular day.
Most expect men to be more likely to sign up on a website assisting married people in having extra marital affairs and 16,507 did just that. But the women were not far behind, with 11,004 also logging in for the first time.
Was the founder of Ashley Madison, Noel Biderman, surprised? Not really. He believes the common practice of reflecting during holidays and special occasions can trigger a strong urge to make a change.
During CAVE BEAT interviews, men stated many things which all led to boredom and unhappiness in the relationship as the basis for it. Many experts also cite the same reasons for why women cheat on their partners.
However, for those of you who value your marriage and want to protect it there is hope. There are rules you can follow in order to keep your relationship infidelity proof. Dr. Greg Smalley, Psy D of liferelationships.com suggests making a commitment to grow together and the creation of boundaries – drawing a line and staying a safe distance from it. He also suggests being accountable. Accountability is simply being responsible to another person or persons for the commitments you've made.
Askmen.com had some other suggested rules to follow and avoiding friends of the opposite sex was #1. They also suggested couples must dare to need each other, partners need well defined roles in a relationship, and acceptance is about appreciating, not settling.
Becoming aware of our choices was another suggested rule to follow. If partners are willing to venture out and have an affair, maybe another choice should be considered instead – Divorce. After all, life is short.
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"What you really need to get," Chris said, "is some counseling, so that they can all move and you can be OK with whatever that means." During this period, every tussle between us started this way. Chris was fed up, which made him slip on his Dad-as-Scrooge hat, while I was forced into the defensive crouch of protecting my young.
"What if it means Dan ends up homeless?"
Chris said, "You know that isn't what I want."
"But you could be"—I made air quotes—" 'OK with that'?"
The battle was on, each of us digging deep for insults, me insisting that Chris couldn't love "the old kids" because they had come from my first marriage, him hurling back the truth that I was doing laundry for 11, plus working two jobs, and the power bill was higher by half.
The next day, we were both abashed. But I agreed that I should be the one to write down the "exit strategy" goals.
Before I could, we went to a matinee performance of Next to Normal, a musical in which Marty played two roles—to luminous effect. The same night, as I went to look for the guys with my list, I overheard them upstairs telling the youngest three a story. I lingered outside the door. "When we were little like you, before Mom married Dad, she had no money," Rob was saying.
"We don't have much now!" Atticus pointed out. Even he knew that Chris and I had been wiped out years earlier by an investment theft.
"Well," Rob went on, "every Friday night we would go to the diner for hot dogs and fries, and then Mom would take us on moon walks. One night, we walked around the outside of the zoo in the dark and tried to guess which animals were making which sounds..."
"We go for walks in the dark sometimes!" Marta, eight, said. Still beaming from our description of Marty's theater performance, Atticus said, "Marty, why don't you get famous and buy Mom a big, big house like we used to have?"
Quietly, Marty said, "That's the plan, buddy."
With my own plan in hand, I crept back downstairs. That night, I read all those printouts again, then took my own moon walk. When I was a child, my parents and grandparents shared a house that neither couple could have afforded on their own. I remember it as the safest of havens. Of course I was providing a refuge for my kids. Worse things could happen in the world.
There would be no set of written rules. Written rules are for children, like gold stars for brushing your teeth.
I would ignore the pundits who advised that the last thing we should do was make life too comfortable for the boomerangs. Make them feel that they had washed up here through some failure of character on their part (or ours)? No way. They were welcome to share whatever food and warmth we had. But no more making me yell at them to pick up smelly socks or wet towels. No more covert "just this once" payment of their phone bills. I would commiserate; I struggled with those bills myself. But I would no longer act like a mommy. Adults sharing a common space respect one another's possessions and privacy. I would quietly, but firmly, expect that.
Most of all, there would be no more pinning them down to an "exit date." Making them sign such a document would only demean three kids who never planned to have to rely on their parents. Someday I would be an old woman, and I didn't want these, my eldest ones, -discussing an "exit plan" for me.
When my attitude changed, so did theirs. I spooled back my cross or cautionary words. In return, they dialed down the sarcasm. I treated them like adults. They treated me with enhanced courtesy. A fragile peace descended.
After a couple of months, having saved some money, Rob decided to return to Madison until it was time to go to Japan. Marty will leave for New York right after Christmas.
Dan will probably stay the longest. We actually urged him to stay home for a while—to work hard and to save hard—so that, by the time he leaves, he'll have a nest egg and smarter spending habits.


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I had installed Ubuntu (current version: 11.xx) alongside Windows Vista. Now I formatted the Ubuntu partition & merged it with another partition (without thinking, obviously).
Now, when I restart the computer, GRUB probably tries to find the old partition (which does no longer exist) and says:
error: no such partition.
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Now I dont know what to do (I'm a total beginner). I tried to re-install Ubuntu on the newly formatted partition but this won't work, because after removing the install-usb (which I am said to do during installation) I find the above error-message again.
I guess I need some way to reconfigure grub OR to reinstall grub/ubuntu (on the newly formatted partition) OR to reinstall the windows boot manager (without reinstall. Windows), but I have no idea how to do either of these things.


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Star Citizen feels like that 'little game that could' continuing to rake in more and more money as time goes on. Roberts Space Industries' space title has added a new stretch goal if it reaches $21 million.
If Star Citizen reaches $21 million, something I think it will easily do, the developer will add a new mechanic, a salvage mechanic. Roberts Space Industries says that this new mechanic is pretty much a career for a gamer to take on. A salvage career will feature its own story elements and "universe-shaping endgames."
Salvage mechanics will float through the galaxy using the flight and first-person shooter features in search of the darkest and most valuable secrets in the great, dark beyond.


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The Seward County United Way will be kicking off its 2014 Campaign at a Liberal Chamber of Commerce Breakfast at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept.6, at Seward County Community College. This year, the goal is $340,000, the highest goal ever set for the local United Way.
The Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast will also introduce the 2014 Campaign Chair, Ryan Valencia, branch manager at Sunflower Bank in Liberal.
"I'm excited to work with Ryan as our campaign chair. He's great United Way supporter and has some great energy and ideas to bring to the campaign," said Kay Burtzloff, executive director of the Seward County United Way.
The Seward County United Way is funding 27 agencies this year. "Every year, we have requests for more funds than we can provide so we try to focus on agencies that we know are making a difference in our community."
The 27 agencies include American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Big Brother / Big Sister, Boy Scouts, Building Blocks, Crossroads, Girl Scouts, Homecare, Inc. (Liberal Food Cupboard), Kansas Children's Service League, KIDS Inc., Liberal Area Rape Crisis & Domestic Violence Services, Liberal Care Center (Mexican-American Ministries), Liberal Latchkey, Liberal Weissel Boxing Club, LINK, Parents and Children Together (PACT), Salvation Army, Senior Citizen Friendship Meals, Seward County Safety Council, Seward County Senior Care, Seward County Veterans Services, SKADAF (Drug and Alcohol Treatment), Stepping Stone Shelter, Southwest Guidance Center, Southwest Aquatics Swim Team, United Cerebral Palsy, and Whirlwind Career Counseling Center for Veterans and First Responders.
"We have some great door prizes and we're planning a dynamic start to our 2014 Campaign. We will be announcing some of the events we already have set up to help make this a fun campaign year," Burtzloff said. Cost for the breakfast is $7.50 and reservations may be made with the Chamber at 624-3855. Reservations need to be made by noon, Thursday, Sept. 5.
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Aug 16, 2013
2013-14 Fresno State Men's Basketball Schedule
By Stephen Trembley
By Stephen Trembley
FRESNO, Calif. --- The Fresno State men's basketball team revealed its 2013-14 schedule after learning its conference slate Friday from the league office.
The non-conference slate is highlighted by the Bulldogs' first-ever games versus Pittsburgh (Nov. 12) and Florida (Dec. 21), and the return of the 29th Fresno State Classic, which will be held Nov. 29-Dec. 1.
Pittsburgh, an 8-seed in the West Region of last season's NCAA Tournament, is in its first season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference after establishing itself as one of the elite Big East programs.
Meanwhile, Florida advanced to the Elite Eight a year ago before losing to eventual national runner-up Michigan in the South Regional Championship game. This was the third straight Elite Eight appearance by the Gators, who won both the 2006 and 2007 national championships.
The Bulldogs and Gators will meet in the afternoon game of the 2013 MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic on Dec. 21 at the BB&T Center - a neutral site match-up in Sunrise, Fla. Not only is this Fresno State's first-ever meeting with Florida, but will also mark the first time the 'Dogs have played in the state of Florida.
The other two NCAA Tournament teams on the Bulldogs' non-conference schedule are Pacific (Nov. 23) and California (Dec. 14). The Golden Bears are scheduled to make a return trip to Fresno during the 2014-15 season.
Fresno State opens the 2013-14 season on Nov. 8 at UC Irvine as the Bulldogs begin their third season under Terry's direction, before heading east to play at Pittsburgh.
The regular season home opener will be Saturday, Nov. 16 when Fresno State hosts CSU Northridge for the first of 16 regular season home games. The 'Dogs then host Cal Poly on Nov. 20.
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, Fresno State is hosting its 29th men's college basketball regular season tournament when the Bulldogs compete against Drake (Nov. 29), Cal State Bakersfield (Nov. 30) and Northern Arizona (Dec. 1) at the Save Mart Center.
Drawing more than 500,000 in its previous 28 regular season home tournaments, the three-day multi-team event is the Bulldogs' first home regular season tournament since 2007 and the fifth at the Save Mart Center.
The other two nonconference regular season home games have the Bulldogs facing Division II schools - San Diego Christian (Nov. 25) and UC Merced (Dec.28), in addition to two exhibition match-ups against Cal State Stanislaus (Nov. 1) and Dominican University (Nov. 4).
Season ticket packages are available starting at $149 by calling 559-278-DOGS or by visiting www.gobulldogs.com.
In addition to its season-opening back-to-back road games at UCI and Pittsburgh, Fresno State will also play road non-conference games at Pacific (Nov. 23), Utah (Dec. 7) and California (Dec. 14).
Fresno State is entering its second season playing in the Mountain West, which ranked as the nation's top conference last season according the NCAA's Ratings Performance Index (RPI).
Fresno State will open Mountain West play by hosting UNLV on Jan. 1. During league action, the 'Dogs will play home-and-away series with eight other MW schools (Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, Nevada, San Diego State, San Jose State, UNLV and Wyoming), host defending MW champion New Mexico on Jan. 18 and visit Utah State in mid-February.
The season will culminate with all 11 MW schools playing in the 2014 Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center from March 12-15.
"Catch the Wave" - 2013-14 Fresno State men's basketball season tickets are now on sale and can be ordered online at www.gobulldogs.com or over the phone at 559-278-DOGS (3647). The official home of the Fresno State Bulldogs is 940 AM ESPN Radio.
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Sparkle & Shine Metallic Dinner Party
Described Below: TABLETOP & CENTERPIECE DESIGN
Warm up your holiday celebration this year with a festive "Sparkle and Shine" theme featuring rich metallics and lots of glitz! This theme was inspired by Pier 1's gorgeous Bronze Metallic Dinnerware set and some of their metallic door knobs and ornaments, which we used to create DIY "flowers" and "dandelions" for the table centerpiece!
We also created lots of {FREE} printable party decor elements - like cheery napkin rings, signs, party flags, and more - in order to bring this Sparkle and Shine Metallic Dinner Party to life and make it easy for you to recreate at home! The neutral palette works great for all sorts of fall & winter celebrations... from holiday get togethers to bridal showers, engagement parties, & beyond!
– Place Settings featuring Pier 1's Bronze Metallic Dinnerware and Gold Laquer Chargers
– Luster Napkins were embellished with strips of printable patterned paper and festive 2" party circles
– Bronze Luster Wine Glasses were dressed up with printable party flags around the stems reading "CHEERS" and "ENJOY"
– Printable place cards in 2 different designs playfully announce "Cheers to: [guest name]"
– DIY "flowers" and "dandelions" fashioned from pretty decorative knobs and wire ball ornaments!
The decorative knobs were attached to sturdy floral wire with green floral tape, and the wire ornaments were hot glued to wooden dowels wrapped in tinsel infused yarn. We used Pier 1's Flower Glass Knobs, Metal Rose Knobs, Metal Flower Knobs, and Crazy Wire Decor Balls. These fun, creative "flowers" can live on long after your party as part of your regular home decor!
– We repurposed a vase we already owned by spray painting it metallic gold, then decorated it with rhinestone scrapbook embellishments
– Miniature yarn poms (created from tinsel-infused yarn) were attached to floral wire and incorporated into the arrangements for an extra touch of sparkle
– Chair backs were adorned with individual metallic gold & silver tissue tassels, which were hung from each side
Click the following links to download all of the printables used in this theme: Sparkle & Shine Metallic Dinner Party Printables (zip file)
The zip file includes:
– 8.5x11 Paper Patterns (4 styles)
– 2" Party Circles (4 styles)
– 5x7 Party Signs (2 styles)
– 4x6 Party Signs (2 styles)
– Party Flags (2 styles)
– Food Flags (3 styles)
– Large Double-sided Centerpiece Flag (set up on 11x17 paper)
– Place Cards (2 styles)
– Hot Cocoa Bar Signs (2 styles - sized at 4x6 and 5x7)
– Flavored Marshmallow Tent Cards (pre-filled: Pepperming, Chocolate, & Vanilla)
There are 10 high resolution PDFs included in the folder, which is a little over 10M and may take a couple minutes to download. Once the file is full downloaded, you will need to unzip it to access the PDFs. We recommende that everything is printed on premium or photo quality paper except for the 2" Party Circles - which should be printed on cardstock.
*Please note that the Metallic Dinner Party collection is available for free for a limited time only: November 9th - January 31st 2012 (courtesy of Pier 1). After that it will still be available in our printables shop!
– Theme Styling, Photography & Printables: Hostess with the Mostess®
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Helen of Troy Tangle-Free Hot Air Brush
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A blow dryer and styling brush in one! Style and dry without annoying tangles! Features a soft-grip textured handle and an 8-foot tangle-proof swivel cord.
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- Rotating vented barrel releases tangle-free curls
- Texturized soft-grip handle for a more comfortable and secure feel
- Locking barrel switch locks in place for curling and unlocks for unwinding
- Flexible, ball-tipped bristles gently grip hair, softly rest against your head
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Good Job...This hot air brush is exactly like my Vidal Sassoon hot air brush that I have had for many, many years (I forget how many, at least 10 yrs.) & recently started having a rather loud motor noise so I decided I better get a new one before the V.S. gave out completely. I have been satisfied for years with the V.S. so I expect to be just as satisfied with the Helen of Troy. I do hope it lasts as long as the V.S. which is still running (noisely). I tried the Helen of Troy & it does the job just fine even though my expertise is not as good as my hair dresser's.
Sep 10, 2010Merilyn
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I Like The Drier ButI like the drier but they just don't work for very long is there something that can be done about the shut off when they stop working?May 19, 2010Liz
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Motor Blows OutI love this product, it does exactly what I need/want for my hair and doesn't over-dry it. One big exception: the motor never lasts more than a year. I'm buying 2 this time, to have an extra for back-up. I hope Helen of Troy continues to make this dryer/styler - you can't find it on the store shelves, only online. But I do wish they would fix the weak motor!May 1, 2010Cathy
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Maybe From China But Not JunkI have had my Helen of Troy 1" styler for about 7 years . The brush comes off for washing which is really nice.. I have used it daily for all that time. (the only reason I didn't give it five stars is because I have a westinghouse that has lasted 12 years so far.). This styler is great for styling short or mid length hair and gives lots of fluidity to the hair for more curls I would buy the 3/4" barrel.. wonderful product ..Apr 25, 2010Maureen
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Returned 1st One..2nd One Delivered And I Love It!Received the largest-barrel (1.5")...turned it on and it sounded like a jet engine and blew out immediately! I thought..Oh shoot...more junk..and time wasted to return. I decided to give it another try by exchanging for a ..hopefully...non defective one. Returned and recieved another one all in 48 hrs. Love the WORKING ONE! Like everyone says..it's not for drying a whole/thick head of hair. i recently had my long/thick/waavy/frizzy/dry/coarse hair---Japenese sraightened (LOVE IT!)I wanted a styling tool that would just dry the sides and kind-of flip my angled sides...to come out like a 2010 (less puffy) version of either Charlie's angels: Farrah's or Jackyln Smith's bodied angles. And it is a miracle! if U have very thick of long side angles...get the largest barell...enjoy!Apr 5, 2010Doreen Ugactz
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Better Than Hot Metal Styling..This is my second Helen of Troy Hot Air Brush. I think my first lasted about seven years. There is nothing else out there that doesn't feel like it is scorching your hair as you style. Even when my hair was very long, it has the curl release and if used properly, never tangled my hair. I had to shop around to find this product, and the beauty supply store in my town had it priced at $39.00! I'm happy to be using my hot air brush again!Apr 4, 2010Lanie
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ExcellentAwesome styling tool for my long thick hair. I'm able to achieve incredible lift & fullness in record time and it's lasted over 2 years. It is NOT a hair dryer. If you use it as such you will over work the motor and lessen the life span. I dry my hair upside down and use the tool when it's 80% dry - mostly at the crown & sides and style away. I get many a compliment on my hair so trust me, if you use it as intended, you'll love it.Apr 4, 2010Mo
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First Time UserThis is the first time I have used the Helen of Troy hot air brush having used just the regular curling brush. It is far superior to the ones I have purchased from drugstores before. It will be my only choice in the future as long as they continue to make them. As for the customer service I received, I have never been treated so kindly or received such exceptional service from telephone staff. Well done Folica!! Regards; RachelMar 27, 2010Rachel
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Typical Made In China JunkI have had two. They work for about a year and then like everybody says over heat and keep shutting off. Typical made in China junk that they think we will keep buying. Not again.Feb 2, 2010Kathy Wonch / Flint, MI USA
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Thank God For This Hot Air Brush.I just recently found this brush again and I am so grateful. I had one for 6 yrs found it by chance and used it to its death. The name on it erased and obviously I had thrown out the box. So when it finally died I WAS devestated. I looked everywhere and here I am finally after a year... I have tried different brands ranging up to $65. And none work like my Helen of Troy. Yes towards the end it would heat up and I would get fustrated and like other reviewer's I had to leave it on or let it cool have way. But I did it... It grabs my hair perfectly and it does not mistreat it. The settings are not as hot as a blow dryer and it takes longer to dry, BUT thats what I love about it. My hair is very very curly and tends to be dry so I want some thing that is not going to fry it. the trick is to leave your hair wrapped in a towel for 20 -30 minutes then part and air brush it. Your hair can't be soaking wet. If your in a hurry then use a blow dryer and finish with the hot air brush. For me its a small price to pay. I hope it doesnt get discontinued and just in case I'm buying a couple of them.Dec 3, 2009Maria / Pembroke Pines, Fl, Usa
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An unattended, suspicious donkey struggling with a heavy load was slowly heading toward a group of Israeli soldiers on Friday, July 18, in the Rafah area. The soldiers determined the donkey was loaded down with explosives and used gunfire to detonate the load, thereby setting off the explosives and killing the donkey. Hamas claimed responsibility for this attack on Israeli forces.
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) received intelligence that militants were stepping up their exploitation of animals to wreak havoc on Israeli forces. Use of innocent, unfortunate animals to carry explosives toward Israeli armed forces has been a tactic used by terrorists in the past but, according to the intelligence sources, use of animal couriers is now increasingly planned and with more diabolical twists.
The spokesperson for the IDF said,
This cruel incident is the most recent attempt by Gaza terror organizations to make such an abominable use of animals as explosives couriers.
One of the earliest incidents involving an animal courier occurred in 1995 when a cart loaded with explosives, pulled by a donkey, and driven by a Palestinian militant drove into an IDF position in Khan Yunis and detonated the bomb.
In 2001, terrorist organizations increased their efforts using bomb-laden animal couriers. In a number of incidents, donkey carts were used in the southern Gaza Strip. Again donkeys were used in 2003 to carry bombs or pull carts loaded with explosives. Terrorists were now using remote detonation to remotely trigger the bombs.
Then in 2009, terrorists began using horses carrying mines and explosives as well as continuing the use of donkey carts. Soldiers have also reported the use of dogs to inundate Israeli forces. The dogs are turned loose wearing explosive belts.
Increasingly, in 2012 and 2013, bombs involving donkey carts caused numerous deaths and injuries in Pakistan and Afghanistan, clearly confirming past successes of the donkey bombs.
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A brief selection of art work made from 2003 onwards in the South Touraine, France. includes installation, site-specific work and sculptures.
I live and work in rural France exhibiting in galleries and outside in the public context. Although I have often used paint, I am constantly drawn into making constructs, installations, site-specific work and using found objects which throw up new directions and possibilities, constantly feeding off the mark-making, drawing and photography. As a printmaker, I have worked on projects for artists such as Howard Hodgkin, Gillian Ayres, JIm Dine, Victor Pasmore, Joe Tilson and many others. Further examples and work for sale plus some simple video presentations at www.artists.de/samuellee.html .
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Some heroes are so popular that film makers revisit and update them for new audiences. Several actors have been cast or miscast as the martini-swilling 007. Yesterday, this column reviewed "Skyfall," the third "James Bond" film starring Daniel Craig. His first time playing agent 007 was in "Casino Royale," which came out in 2006. This movie is based on the first story in the franchise, which was written by Ian Fleming, author of the popular spy series.
"Casino Royale" opens with young James killing two traitors, which gets him promoted to coveted 00 status. On his first mission as 007, he must stop Le Chiffre (played by Mads Mikkelsen), a ruthless banker to terrorists. Le Chiffre is set to compete in a poker game. Since 007 is a skilled poker player, he is put in the game. He cannot let Le Chiffre win because if he does, he will be recovering money for his clients. Helping James are Vesper Lynd (played by Eva Green), an attractive treasury agent, and Felix Leiter (played by Jeffrey Wright), who works for the CIA.
"Casino Royale" features a cast appropriate for a 21st century interpretation of Bond and his circle. Daniel Craig ranks among the best actors who have played 007. He is tough, yet he is more vulnerable than some of the other Bond actors. A more independent Bond girl, Eva Green is also strong as Vesper, who falls for him. Mads Mikkelsen is a great villain. Judi Dench is inspired casting as James's boss, M, who often gets mad at him for causing lots of destruction.
The film features many great action scenes. One of the best is a chase through a construction site early in the film. This scene has a lot of energy.
Like "Skyfall," "Casino Royale" ranks among the best of the Bond films.


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This Thursday North Star Gives will be honoring eight men and women who crusade for public good and inspire change. This event is presented by North Star Mall in partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue and will be held in the Saks Fifth Avenue Wing.
Guests will get to enjoy a night of fashions from Saks Fifth Avenue, music, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. They will also have a chance to win prizes from North Star retailers. All tickets sold will benefit the charity from where they are purchased.
Now in its fourth year North Star Gives celebrates people who are out to make a difference in their community and the examples they inspire. The following are the 2014 North Star Gives honorees and the organization they represent.
- Suhail Arastu - Musical Bridges Around the World
- Di-Anna Arias - Time Dollar Community Garden & Food Pantry
- Louis Barrios - Viola's Huge Heart
- Peggy Brink - Care
- Dr. Vivian Bucay - Respite Care San Antonio
- Jason Cox - Marrow Me
- Katy Flato - San Antonio Book Festival, San Antonio Public Library Foundation
- Beth Webster-Wright - The San Antonio Furniture Bank
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Shirley Ann Wheeler, 77, of Medina, passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, in Akron.
She was born May 11, 1931, in Akron and was a home health aide. Mrs. Wheeler loved reading and her computer, and enjoyed gardening. She had fun playing bingo with her friends at her apartment.
Mrs. Wheeler is survived by her son, David Wheeler of Washington, D.C.; sister, Barbara Anderson of Medina; and brother, Richard (Marian) Fruth of Dayton, Tenn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Alice Fruth, and brother, James Fruth.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday at Rose Hill Burial Park in Fairlawn. The Rev. James Patterson of Waltz United Methodist Church will officiate.
Visiting hours: 2 to 5 p.m. today at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Medina Chapel, 765 N. Court St.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made to the Huntington Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Ave. #902, New York, NY 10018.


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It's getting so hard to not get increasingly frustrated and worried as we round the corner to 20 months, and my son really has no real words. He babbles up a storm, and his babbling has the connotations of a conversation, but he mostly uses D. If encouraged to, he'll use B, G, N, M, and Y, but that's it. He says yah yah yah yah yah as his yes, but he says it for a lot of things. He says Dada, but not always to my husband--a lot of things are Dada. He says mommamommamomma, but not just once, so I feel like it's just babbling, and not really saying momma to me. He also refuses to participate in any at home "speech therapy" I do, and he won't mimic sounds unless he really, really, really, really wants something. If I ask him to say something, he gives me a dirty look and shakes his head no. He also has trouble mimicing gestures for sign language, I've noticed, which is odd because his fine motor skills are fantastic. He has excellent non-verbal communication, and I think he's pretty bright--he understands virtually everything we say, and he's quite the problem solver. He's very social, and he loves to play games with us. His pedi, who we just saw yesterday, is not really concerned, although he did say that he's certainly not where he should be. He said as long as I'm seeing some progress, and as long as he remains so communicative with the babbling, things should be fineI'm just getting to the total freakout point--I see posts about people whose kids have only 5 or 10 words right now--I would kill for 5 or 10 words. .
Ugh--STILL no real talking or words
Like everyone said, I know there is a huge range of normal. I have a friend whose 3 1/2 year old twins are essentially still babbling--they're clearly talking in sentences, but nobody has any idea what they're saying. I'm assuming that by the time they get to school, they will be caught up with their peers. I guess I had hoped for that huge explosion to happen closer to the 18 month mark than the 24 month mark--I'm telling you, I am just dying to hear my son call me Mommy. I really do think he's OK in just about all other areas--he's ahead in some, right on target with others, and behind in speech. We'll get there.
I think PPs have said it all. I'm also dying to hear her say mama, though she signs it to daddy if I'm out of the room, like "where's mama?" so that's something. haha.
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I think i have to say something!
1) take a short break off BBC. Or do not open threads of "baby genuises".
I was an early talker (so says my mom). I apparently spoke full sentences at 18 months. I take that with a pinch of salt. I did not give birth to "me", i have a different child, my child, who has different genes and ofcourse, he's a boy. Everytime i chat with my mom she asks what my son says. I GET ANNOYED but of late it doesn't seem to bother me at all, i just tell her "i'll let you know when he talks" and keep it at that.
My MIL annoys me more and constantly asks about what all he is talking, DH handles her and tells her he is still babbling. Only yesterday she mentioned in conversation that DH started talking only at 3 yrs!!!!!!
Strangers in the store DO NOT expect your child to reply with answers or talk for that matter. Their opinion really shouldn't matter to you at all.
EVERY CHILD IS A GENIUS not just the advanced talkers or the advanced walkers. You have a prodigy who is perfecting skills that you do not know if other kids have. You have an observer, a perfectionist and problem-solver! Those are qualities of a genius.
They say children who talk have an advantage at school socially! I say it is crap. I remember crying every day of school for the whole year of kindergarten. i don't remember making friends till i was in 6th grade. I had no interest in reading books (i picked that up much much later in life).
Personally i am not a fan of any speech therapy or "speeding up things" to get children on track, because i have never been a fan of "training" or "teaching" young children. In all my ways of mothering, i have followed a baby-led approach and will do even w.r.t DS's speech milestone. HE WILL TALK WHEN HE WANTS TO TALK. There is just too much pressure on these little toddlers to do everything as per the book.
That's a good way of putting it, Michelle.
Beautiful baby girl 2/2011
Sweet baby boy 11/2013
"Surprise" girl 9/2015
"You have a prodigy who is perfecting skills that you do not know if other kids have. You have an observer, a perfectionist and problem-solver! Those are qualities of a genius."
^^^Michelle-beautifully said! I absolutely love that comment, and yes you are so right.
Luvnj-Listen to us he WILL get there.
I know it must be hard with these constant "baby genius" posts, but you have to believe us, the ped, the therapists that your LO will get there.
You have to start believing and stop worrying! Again cherish what he can do, they really do grow up so fast. Trust me, I look at my 10 year old and I can't believe where the time has gone and have wished many times I can just slow down time.
I agree 100% with Michelle S!!! Well, 99%...LOL. I do baby led with development, unless something was really off. In fact, I never used a walker. My mother always whined that if I had used a walker, Lo would have walked by 12 months. I wanted him to figure it out himself and allow him to walk when he felt ready, and boy, he did.
When my pedi asked at 12 months if he had a 5-10 word vocab, she lost some credibility with me. She is one of those pedis who try to fit all 12 month olds within the same stage of development. The reason I stay with her is because she is awesome in other areas.
From what you have posted, your son is awesome and smart, and is way on track. He is also extremely active and physical, just like my LO. My LO is more interested in throwing, playing ball, climbing, running, banging stuff around, capping and uncapping bottles etc.
Me (33) and DH (35).
DS (Feb. 23, 11), Ectopic Angel (June 16, 2012)
"A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves."
― Edward R. Murrow
Just another corny but real comparison. My maternal grandmother had 2 grandsons born a few days apart in 1987, each in different states.
Grandson 1 lived next door to her, his mother sent him over to my Grandma when his eyes opened in the morning, and he went back home when he is conked out for the night. So Grandma adored him and thought his poop smelled like roses. Grandson 2 lived very far away, and she only saw him a few times. Those are the days without digital pics or skyping. Whenever Grandma came back after a visit with Grandson 2, she would say that Grandson 2 is not doing the things that Grandson 1 is doing, Grandson 1 is so much smarter than Grandson 2...blah blah blah. It is true that Grandson 2 was the typical slow developiong boy, and Grandson 1 was a fast developer.
Fast forward to 2012. Grandson 1 took 5 years to graduate from Stony Brook University with a couple of useless majors, works part time at some job that does not really pay since he graduated, has not really looked for another job or make the decision on whether to go to grad school, just came back from Barbados after a 6 week "vacation," still lives at home because Daddy pays all the bills.
Grandson 2 graduated with honors from U Penn, where he had a full academic scholarship, spent the year after he graduated working at a hospital and spent part of that year in Costa Rica with Habitat for Humanity building houses for the poor, and is now at UVA medical school (this time with a partial academic scholarship) where he ultimately wants to be a neurosugeon.
Luvnj - your son I am willing to bet will be in the mold of Grandson 2. Enjoy him before he is off building bridges and skyscapers or becoming a cardiologist or something.
Me (33) and DH (35).
DS (Feb. 23, 11), Ectopic Angel (June 16, 2012)
"A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves."
― Edward R. Murrow
Meerkat- your son sounds exactly like mine, they would have a blast together!
Thank you, ladies. I appreciate more than you know all the examples and advice from people who have been through it. I also know that a big part of my problem is me--as I have posted before, we move twice a year, and as I am not the world's most outgoing, social person, it takes me a while to make friends. As soon as I do make friends, it's time for us to move again--and we don't move to the same area in which we had been living, so it's starting over each time. I think if I were still teaching, or even if I hadn't moved 6 weeks after having my son and then moved 5 more times since he was born, I would have more to do with my time than anxiously study him and analyze literally every. single. thing. the poor kid does. So, combine an already anxious, nervous personality with little human interaction with a child who is taking his own sweet time to talk, and you have a recipe for a nervous wreck of a mother! Thanks again, ladies.
K - I bet! Someday we have to get these physical rascals together. He has chipped the ceramic tiles in the kitchen after flinging and banging some of my heavy pots and skillets (which he refuses to give up, I mean melting tantrums if he sees me using "HIS" skillets or pots). So now I am stuck with the cheapo skillets that I bought for him, and which seems to burn everything because they are so thin.
Life with a toddler is never dull.
Me (33) and DH (35).
DS (Feb. 23, 11), Ectopic Angel (June 16, 2012)
"A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves."
― Edward R. Murrow
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Yes, these measures are surely tragic, our individual rights are being trampled. What about our right to control our own photographic image? I was trained as a photographer, so I know the philosophy of photography and the value of respecting one's right to control one's own image, even if it is a funny video! Anyway, we're lucky Obama is such a good man, believe me, just by his public actions and statements, I'm sure Obama is aware of the truth of my assertion that Los Angeles television rules America. Here he is President, facing the truth that the real power in this world is that zany little tinsel town where all the "Good, Good" things come from.... But, he's going lightly and properly, I was even invited to the inauguration! Now, how smart is that??? Certainly a wise and knowledgable President! We haven't had such a good President since Carter, and this time we beat the Republicans, lucky Romney was a Mormon and not an actor, that made all the difference! Anyway, previous to all these represive government measures, I watched Hollywood-Burbank laying the groundwork for, for example, torture. There were my Mother and daughter in about 1996, laughing and cheering at the TV as a suspect was tortured for information, I just walked away.... No, so long as the top centralized authority is L.A. show-business, the shows will propagandize that the cops are always right and good, torture is O.K., L.A. is the greatest, show-business is good and wise, etc., etc. And, the vulnerable young will gobble it up. UNLESS we TURN OFF THEIR TV!
Obama's New Year's Resolution: Protect the Status Quo
Amidst the White House and congressional theatrics surrounding the so-called fiscal-cliff negotiations, a number of bills were signed into law by President Barack Obama that renew some of the worst excesses of the Bush years. Largely ignored by the media, these laws further entrench odious policies like indefinite detention, warrantless wiretapping and the continued operation of the U.S. gulag in Guantanamo. The deal to avert the fiscal cliff itself increases the likelihood that President Obama may yet scuttle an unprecedented cut in the Pentagon's bloated budget. It's not such a happy new year, after all.
On Sunday, Dec. 30, the White House press secretary's office issued a terse release stating "The President signed into law H.R. 5949, the 'FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012,' which provides a five-year extension of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act." With that, the government's controversial surveillance powers were renewed until the end of 2017. The American Civil Liberties Union called it the "heartbreak of another Senate vote in favor of dragnet collection of Americans' communications."
A champion of progressive causes in the U.S. House of Representatives, Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, is leaving Congress after 16 years, after his Cleveland district was eliminated due to Republican-controlled redistricting following the 2010 census. Days before his departure from Congress, I asked him about the FISA reauthorization.
"The FISA bill is just one example," Kucinich replied, "We're entering into a brave new world, which involves not only the government apparatus being able to look in massive databases and extract information to try to profile people who might be considered threats to the prevailing status quo. But we also are looking at drones, which are increasingly miniaturized, that will give the governments, at every level, more of an ability to look into people's private conduct. This is a nightmare."
Add to that, the nightmare of indefinite detention without charge or trial. Just over a year ago, President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for 2012, also known as the annual NDAA. That 2012 version of the sprawling NDAA contained a controversial new provision granting the U.S. military far-reaching powers to indefinitely detain people - not only those identified as enemies on a battlefield, but others perceived by the military as having "supported" the enemy. Chris Hedges, a former foreign correspondent for The New York Times who was part of a team of reporters awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 2002 for the paper's coverage of global terrorism, sued the Obama administration because, in his reporting, he regularly encounters those the U.S. government defines as terrorists: "I, as a foreign correspondent, had had direct contact with 17 organizations that are on that list, from al-Qaida to Hamas to Hezbollah to the PKK, and there's no provision within that particular section [of the NDAA] to exempt journalists."
A federal judge agreed and ordered a stay, preventing that section of the NDAA from being enforced. The Obama administration appealed, and the case is still before the U.S. Court of Appeals. In the meantime, the court-imposed stay was overturned. With the renewal of the NDAA for 2013, with the indefinite detention provisions intact, Hedges told me, "The appellate court is all that separates us and a state that is no different than any other military dictatorship."
Couched in the same 2013 NDAA is a section prohibiting the Obama administration from spending any of the bill's $633 billion in construction or alteration of any facility for the transfer of prisoners from Guantanamo Bay. This effectively ties President Obama's hands, despite his 2009 executive order to close the prison complex, and his more recent reiteration of the goal. Of 166 prisoners still held there, 86 have been cleared for release, but remain imprisoned nevertheless. The legal group Human Rights First has just issued a blueprint, detailing how President Obama could close Guantanamo, despite congressional roadblocks.
The president's second term will publicly begin on Jan. 21, the hard-fought-for holiday celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice," King said. If President Obama aspires to do more than perpetuate an unjust status quo, he must start now.
© 2011 Amy Goodman
Distributed by King Features Syndicate


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By 1984, Bruce Springsteen was already one of the most critically acclaimed and successful rock artists, but in that year he would reach the apex of his career.
It was that year that he released his seventh studio album Born in the U.S.A. Recorded for nearly two years, and featuring the iconic image of Springteen's backside standing in front of an American flag, taken by photographer Annie Leibovitz, the album was the musician's second number one album, after 1980's The River, as well as his biggest seller with over 30 million copies sold worldwide, including 15 million in the U.S. alone. The album also matched the record of yielding seven top ten singles, tying with Michael and Janet Jackson, including the title track, "Glory Days" and "Dancing in the Dark".
Musically, Born in the U.S.A. shifted away from the dark, intimate and acoustic concept of Springsteen's previous album Nebraska, but still focused on the certain hard times people sometimes face such as unemployment, while presenting a sense of optimism to rise above them. However, the album's concept was also misinterpreted. This was true with the title track, when conservative groups deemed the song as patriotic and a possible campaign song for then-president Ronald Reagan something the liberal Springsteen turned down. But the title track was in fact in contrast to the negative effects Americans had on the Vietnam War.
In addition to being a huge seller and Grammy winner, Born in the U.S.A. was also enormously acclaimed by critics, and continues to be that to this day. The album is one of eight ranked on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of all Time at number 86, and it was one of the albums to help popularizing heartland rock, giving further rise to artists that were already acclaimed including Bob Seger and Tom Petty.


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Should Volkswagen Buy Fiat Chrysler? SUVs Sweeten the Deal
Volkswagen AG and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are pooh-poohing a German magazine's report that there could be a mega-deal in the offing between the two European auto makers, but there are reasons why some industry watchers and investors take the chatter seriously.
VW Chairman Ferdinand Piech and VW Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn have both in the past expressed interest in Fiat's Alfa brand – to the point where Fiat Chrysler Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne publicly told Mr. Piech to "drop it, go and sing somewhere else" in a speech two years ago.
This marriage has serious problems, including overcapacity and product overlap. But every relationship has flaws and, on paper, Fiat Chrysler presents a tempting dance partner for Messrs. Piech and Winterkorn. There's a logic to it, even if some analysts and VW shareholders think it's folly.
Volkswagen earlier this week highlighted one of the biggest holes in Mr. Winterkorn's growth strategy: VW lacks competitive trucks and sport utility vehicles for the U.S. market. VW will invest $900 million to develop a single SUV for production at its factory in Chattanooga. Buying Fiat Chrysler would instantly make VW No. 3 in the U.S. large pickup truck market with the Ram brand, and bring under its roof Jeep, the brand nearly synonymous with SUV in markets around the world, including China. It cannot be lost on VW executives that Chinese consumers are catching the American bug for tall-riding, rugged looking wagons – and VW has a weak hand in that profitable segment.
Then there's Europe. Despite a few moves by some European mass market auto makers to close unneeded factories, Europe's mainstream car makers still have the ability to produce many more cars than they sell. That undermines pricing in the segments where VW's Volkswagen brand does the bulk of its European volume.
In theory, buying Fiat would give VW the opportunity to close more European car factories, reducing price pressure and lifting pricing power for itself and its surviving rivals. VW could also benefit from acquiring Fiat's strong position in Latin America, analysts say. In China, Fiat and Chrysler are marginal players. VW would doubtless push forward with Fiat Chrysler's plans to develop the Jeep brand in China.
Of course, there's the brightest jewel in Fiat Chrysler's array of brands: Ferrari. The iconic Italian supercar brand would be welcome in any auto maker's stable. Mr. Marchionne has said repeatedly Ferrari isn't for sale, but in May offered investors a lengthy discourse on the brand's potential value, arguing it is worth far more than the $6 billion value analysts have placed on it.
Would members of the Agnelli family be willing to sell their controlling stake in Fiat Chrysler? That's the big unknown, but remember that in 2000, the family was willing to sell a stake in Fiat Automobiles to General Motors, in a deal that could have compelled GM to buy all of Fiat Automobiles. In 2005, GM paid $2 billion to cancel that put option, effectively financing a turnaround led by Mr. Marchionne.
What could possibly go wrong? Plenty. VW has issues of its own, as highlighted by Mr. Winterkorn's recent remarks to top VW managers that they need to redouble efforts to cut costs by $6.8 billion and boost weak margins at the VW brand.
The track record for successful automotive mega-mergers is spotty, particularly when the mergers cross international and cultural boundaries.
The 1998 "merger of equals" between Daimler AG and the former Chrysler Corp. stumbled through nearly nine years of management turmoil, labor management disputes and gyrations between profit and loss until Daimler unloaded Chrysler to buyout firm Cerberus Capital Management LP. Ford Motor Co. during the 1990s bought up luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover and Aston Martin – and sold them all as part of its restructuring during the past eight years. BMW AG came to regret acquiring ailing British auto maker Rover Group, and unloaded the operation except for the Mini brand.
Volkswagen may try to buy Fiat Chrysler, or it may not. At Fiat Chrysler's market capitalization of roughly €9 billion ($12.2 billion), Bernstein Research analyst Max Warburton estimates that a Fiat Chrysler could cost €32.7 billion, and could result in 13% earnings per share dilution. He concludes that VW could buy Fiat Chrysler by going into debt, or raising more capital, but adds his hope that Volkswagen will instead "focus on fixing its own issues."


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Johnny Patrick's rejected fumble recovery Sunday proved the old adage that football is a game of inches. The television feed of the New Orleans Saints' 44-38 loss to the Carolina Panthers showed Patrick's recovery from five different angles - but all of them just missed out on showing the "irrefutable evidence" that was needed to prove his right foot never touched out of bounds.
However, after the Saints fell victim to those "inches," they started giving up yardage in huge chunks as they allowed Carolina to go on a 28-0 run.
So we'll kick off this season's final Film Study installment with a breakdown of how the Saints came completely unraveled one last time:
(10:06) The Saints were leading 24-13 when safety Roman Harper made an outstanding play to force the fumble that wasn't allowed. Carolina tight end Greg Olsen actually made a great effort himself to reach back and catch the ball behind him with one arm for a 4-yard gain. But as Olsen spun around, Harper reached around him to knock the ball loose while making the tackle. After Patrick recovered the loose ball, he may have had a clear shot at a touchdown return. Unfortunately, the officials ruled Olsen down by contact on the field and whistled the play dead. So the Saints had to challenge the call.
The replays clearly showed that it was a catch and fumble. However, in order to reverse the call, they also needed to prove that the Saints clearly recovered the fumble. And that's where the Saints' luck really ran out. Although it looked obvious to the naked eye that Patrick recovered the fumble in bounds, there was actually never any one replay that specifically showed his entire right foot stepping down in bounds. It's too bad the officials aren't allowed to use their "best guess."
And it was especially unfortunate as Patrick did a great job of slowing down as he approached the ball and making sure to compose himself and get his feet set in bounds. Patrick did everything right - except figuring out where the cameras were.
(9:31) The defense still had a chance to get off the field two snaps later on third-and-18. But Cam Newton had time to throw against a four-man rush, and receiver Louis Murphy got wide open between Patrick and safety Isa Abdul-Quddus in zone coverage for a 34-yard gain. Patrick didn't get a good jam on Murphy at the line, and he released him before Abdul-Quddus got over to help.
(8:59) Things got worse on the next play, when Carolina tailback DeAngelo Williams broke free for a 54-yard touchdown run off left tackle. The Saints were in their nickel defense against three wide receivers. And the Panthers' line flooded the left side with blockers - using a tight end on that side and pulling their left tackle, center and right tackle out to the left. Defensive tackles Sedrick Ellis and Tom Johnson and middle linebacker Curtis Lofton all got blocked out of the way immediately. And Abdul-Quddus got blown up down the field by receiver Brandon LaFell.
Saints end Turk McBride did a decent job of fighting off his block from tight end Olsen. But Williams made a terrific cutback inside of McBride's reach. And that cutback also burned cornerback Elbert Mack in the open field. Safety Roman Harper tried to run over from the other side of the field, but he didn't take a good enough angle. ... SAINTS 24, PANTHERS 20.
(3:54) After the teams traded punts, the Saints had a second-and-8 from their own 22-yard line when quarterback Drew Brees threw an ill-advised interception deep to the left. Brees had plenty of time to throw and step into his pass intended for receiver Lance Moore. But there were three defenders in the area, and safety Charles Godfrey appeared to be hanging back and anticipating the throw. Godfrey attacked the ball when it was in the air and cut it off before Moore could get near it. Moore was well-covered by rookie linebacker Luke Kuechly regardless.
(3:47) On the next play, Carolina quarterback Cam Newton hit receiver Steve Smith for a 31-yard gain to the Saints' 5-yard line. The Saints sent five rushers on a blitz, and they allowed Smith to break wide open in the middle of the field between cornerback Patrick Robinson and Abdul-Quddus. The camera angles didn't show it, but Abdul-Quddus may have bit on a play-action fake. Two played later, fullback Mike Tolbert ran in a 1-yard touchdown. ... PANTHERS 27, SAINTS 24.
(14:52 - 10:20) After a three-and-out by the Saints' offense, the Panthers went on a nine-play, 80-yard touchdown drive - part of it led by backup quarterback Derek Anderson. The drive started fast with a 22-yard dump-off pass to Tolbert, which included a missed tackle by linebacker David Hawthorne and a 15-yard face-mask penalty against McBride tacked on to the end. A five-yard defensive holding penalty against Patrick also kept the drive alive on third-and-2. The drive ended with a terrific pass from Newton to LaFell in front of the goal line and another 1-yard Tolbert touchdown run. ... PANTHERS 34, SAINTS 34.
(9:12) Yet another three-and-out by the Saints followed when Brees was sacked on third-and-2. Right tackle Zach Strief tried to get a low cut block on end Charles Johnson, but he barley slowed Johnson down. It looked like the Saints had called for a quick pass after a three-step drop by Brees (which explains why Strief went for the cut block). But Brees' first option wasn't open, so he held the ball and he clearly didn't realize Johnson was flying in behind him for the big hit.
(8:47) Bad became worse when the Saints allowed a 69-yard punt return by Armanti Edwards on the next play (which also destroyed punter Thomas Morstead's shot at the NFL record for net punting average in a season). The punt was a booming 61-yarder that may have "outkicked the coverage" a bit. The first two defenders to get to Edwards were linebacker Will Herring (down the left side) and safety Rafael Bush (down the right side). But Bush got blocked, and Edwards made Herring miss with a cut to the inside. Abdul-Quddus had a chance to hit him in the open field but didn't get a good angle on him. Everyone else was too far right or left before Morstead finally chased Edwards down.
(8:29) Williams scored on a 12-yard run on the next play. He ran off left tackle behind pulling right guard Garry Williams - similar to the play that Tolbert scored all three of his 1-yard touchdowns on, and somewhat similar to the design of Williams' 54-yard touchdown run and 65-yard in the second quarter. Linebacker Jonathan Vilma got into the backfield up the middle, but he lunged and missed as Williams bounced outside. Guard Garry Williams did a great job, blocking end Will Smith and assisting on a block against Lofton. And fullback Richie Brockely got upfield for a nice block against Harper. ... PANTHERS 41, SAINTS 24.
The Saints rallied on their next two offensive drives, but it was too late.
The controversial non-fumble wins this award easily. But there were several other worthy candidates (many of which were dissected above). The two biggest plays in the first half were Williams' 65-yard run that set up Carolina's first touchdown in the second quarter and Vilma's 18-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter.
- Williams' 65-yard run was also designed to go off left tackle behind the pulling guard, a fullback and two tight ends to the left. This time, Saints linebacker David Hawthorne did a nice job of sealing off the left edge, but Williams made a great cutback inside to avoid being tackled by a diving Hawthorne. Lofton missed a shot at Williams when he cut back, and Abdul-Quddus had over-pursued to the outside, missing his chance at the tackle. Vilma got blocked by the pulling guard. Harper eventually chased down Williams at the 1-yard line. But Tolbert scored on the next play.
- Vilma's interception came on second-and-6 from Carolina's 24-yard line. It was supposed to be a screen pass to Williams, and Newton pumped left before throwing to his right. But Vilma was spying Williams the whole way and easily jumped in front of the pass before cruising into the end zone.
Again, Williams is the obvious candidate. But rookie middle linebacker Luke Kuechly deserves to be mentioned after yet another impressive performance in his breakout season. He was credited with 13 tackles and two pass defenses. He repeatedly showed up on the film, tracking down runners and receivers across the field and often holding his own in coverage - even in those instances when he got matched up against speedsters like Moore.
Obviously, they botched the fumble call on the field. But I can at least understand why they decided they couldn't change the ruling during the replay review. It seemed "almost obvious" that Patrick stayed in bounds, but they never saw that absolute proof. Still, they should have gotten it right in the first place.
Two other non-holding calls stood out - one that benefited each team. Carolina right tackle Byron Bell got away with a blatant hold against Saints end Junior Galette, allowing the Panthers to convert a third-and-8 (that ultimately resulted in a punt). And Moore may have gotten away with a hold on Darren Sproles' 33-yard screen pass touchdown in the fourth quarter, though it wasn't as blatant.
Stay tuned for more play-by-play observations in Part 2 of this season's final Film Study.


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I have a MacBook Pro running on Mountain Lion. I am trying to install the newest version of Ubuntu for power pc, and after trying to burn the ISO onto the dvd, it says it could not verify the ISO. What should I do?
There might have been a connection problem while downloading ISO, or while saving downloaded content to disk the operating system you are using may made a mistake, it happens from time to time. You can try re-downloading the ISO.
Also, before burning ISO to media check if md5sum of ISO is correct. Hashes are here.
First, check to make sure the ISO you downloaded isn't corrupted. In the Mac OS X command line, you can run the, MD5 command to get the checksum for the disk image:
You can then compare the result of the command against the expected result that is listed here: http://releases.ubuntu.com/12.04.2/MD5SUMS
If your image is correct, and you're still having problems, it's probably because ubuntu has been making disk images lately using a new hybridized file format that doesn't place nice with the Mac OS X operating system. Some users have found command line operations that will allow them to rebuild the ISO for Mac OS X, but I have yet find a bulletproof method. Try your luck starting here:


text: I'm thrilled to report that the forecast is optimistic in the jewelry world. The sentiment shines through in all the bright colors designers enthusiastically shared with buyers and press this year. From David Yurman (davidyurman.com) and Stephen Webster (stephenwebster.com) to LeVian (levian.com) and Marco Bicego (marcobicego.com), color played a major role in the collections and proved that turquoise and coral can beat the winter blues, and jewel-tone gemstones complement everyone's summer tan. Mix and match color with the metal of your choice (gold or silver). Whether it's a statement necklace, hanging earrings or a cocktail ring, the choice is yours. Here's a sneak peak of some chunky Gurhan (gurhan.com) turquoise bangles from the show I'm lusting over—stack all three of 'em for a complete look year round.