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Professional Fee and Expense Guidelines
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Professional Fee and Expense Guidelines
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(Modified, effective January 7, 2010)
The Court has adopted, and continues to adhere to, Judge Nugent's Professional Fee &
Expense Guidelines dated January 31, 2002 to the extent it does not conflict with the guidelines
that are meant specifically for Chapter 13 cases, enunciated below. Judge Nugent's Policy can
be found on the Judges' Corner on the Bankruptcy Court's web site.
On February 21, 2007, this Court issued an opinion dealing with the issue of
presumptively fair attorney fees for Chapter 13 cases filed post-BAPCPA. Since that time, the
Court is aware that certain "end of the case" work has to be done in every case, which work was
not contemplated when it set the presumptively reasonable fees in In re Beck.1 In addition, the
Court believes that because of a reasonable increase in the hourly rates of many, if not most,
attorneys who appear before it, some of the fees deemed presumptively reasonable in 2007
should now be revised to reflect that increase. Finally, since the Beck decision, the Court has
implemented a standing order regarding conduit mortgage payments (09-2). It has become clear
that placing a Debtor into a "conduit" plan requires additional work by Debtor's counsel, if for
no other reason than counsel must explain this process to each debtor client, and then acquire the
extensive information, and then furnish the information, required by Exhibits A and B to the
conduit rule.
The Court also believes that there should be some reduction in the number of hours now
necessary to complete some of the more routine tasks associated with a Chapter 13 filing due to
counsel's growing familiarity with BAPCPA and its requirements. At the time In re Beck was
decided, BAPCPA was less than two years old, and many now settled issues were being
litigated. BAPCPA is now over four years old, and counsel should be more efficient in
performing what are now routine tasks, such as completing Form 22C, knowing what
information is required, and the like. The fees represented in these new guidelines also take this
factor into account.
Accordingly, although the Court will not restate its findings of facts and conclusions of
law from In re Beck, which continues to reflect the overall position of the Court, the Court
summarizes the main points, as follows, but will note where the numbers previously established
1In re Beck, Case No. 06-40774, and others.
in Beck have been revised upwards to reflect the above changes:
The presumptively reasonable fee for filing an "average" Chapter 13 case for a
below-median income debtor is $2,800 $3,100, which includes the "end of the
case" work;2
The presumptively reasonable fee for filing an "average" Chapter 13 case for an
above-median income debtor is $3,300$3,600, which also includes the "end of the
case" work;
If a Motion to Extend the Automatic Stay (or create a stay) is filed, debtor's
counsel is entitled to a presumptively reasonable additional amount of $400;3
If the case will involve compliance with the Standing Order (or local rule, if it is
adopted as such) regarding conduit mortgage payments for a debtor who is
delinquent on his or her real property mortgage at the commencement of the case,
debtor's counsel is entitled to a presumptive reasonable additional amount of
This fee covers all services provide by debtor's counsel and/or firm reasonably
required by the debtor to obtain a Chapter 13 discharge (or completion of the case
where debtor is not entitled to a discharge) from initial consultation through
dismissal or closing of the case;
If the presumptively reasonable fee does not adequately compensate counsel for
work that counsel believes will be required before filing or pre-confirmation,
counsel is always welcome to seek a higher fee. In that case, if any party in
interest objects to the reasonableness of the fee requested in the Disclosure of
Compensation of Attorney for Debtor, B203, debtor's counsel will be required to
justify the requested fee, and pursuant to 11 U.S.C § 330(a)(4)(B) and Fed. R.
2The Court understands the nature of the work a debtor's counsel must now complete at the end of the case
(including a Motion for Entry of Discharge and Notice of Objection Deadline required with that Motion, as well as
the multi-page Certification of Debtors [regarding DSOs, the homestead exemption vis a vis §§ 522(a)(1) and (q)(1),
and regarding last discharge received]), which work was not emphasized by any witness testifying in the Beck, et al.
trials). For that reason, the Court did not consider the time required to complete that work, and did not allow any
specific amount for that additional work when setting these presumptively reasonable fees in March 2007. This
$300 difference reflects the additional attorney fees and/or professional time that will likely be expended towards the
end of Chapter 13 cases, which, if a case is earlier dismissed, may never be earned. Accordingly, the Court
understands that the Trustee will hold this additional $300 until and unless counsel actually performs the work
required. Including the fee up front will allow debtors to pay this fee over the life of the plan, instead of having to
come up with it in a lump sum at the end of the case.
3Because it is a best practice to file an affidavit or a declaration under penalty of perjury with such Motion,
the Court believes these Motions require more work than routine motions, and thus justify a higher presumptively
reasonable fee.
Bankr. P. 2016(a), itemize all the services rendered (or expected to be rendered),
by whom, the date the work was performed (or is expected to be performed), a
specific, detailed description of the work done, and where not self-evident, the
purpose of the work, the time spent on each task in tenths of an hour, and the
dollar value of the work performed, as well as a recitation of the hourly rates of
those performing the work.
Debtor's counsel may elect, for legal services rendered on discrete issues, to add a
prayer for the specific additional legal fees and expenses that that specific post-
confirmation work requires. In the motion, or prayer, counsel needs to generally
summarize what work was done by whom and on what dates, sufficient so the
Court, the Trustee and creditors can determine the reasonableness of the requested
fee.4 This option is only permissible when debtor's counsel states that the fees
already awarded in the case have been consumed by the legal services already
provided to debtor.
The Court can take judicial notice that attorney and paraprofessional fees
of $150 $250 would typically be reasonable in filing and prosecuting most
affirmative motions set on negative noticing (e.g., Motions to Abate,
Motions to Incur Debt, Motions to Retain Post-Petition Tax Refund,
Motions to Modify Confirmed Plan) and/or paraprofessional time by the
time someone meets with or discusses the issue with the client, delegates
preparation or drafts and reviews the motion and proposed order, and then
communicates the results with the client. For that reason, if counsel seeks
$150 $250 or less, the Court will require little detail in the summary of
services rendered.
Similarly, the Court can take judicial notice that most responses to
motions, which by definition will typically result in a hearing (e.g.,
Responses to Motions to Dismiss for default or lack of feasibility, Motions
to Compel, Motions for Relief from Stay) would likely result in $200 $300
in attorney and/or professional time, the additional amount to compensate
counsel for attending a hearing (unless counsel either resolves the matter
with the movant or uses the Trustee to seek a continuance or announce a
resolution). Again, for that reason, if counsel seeks $200 $300 or less in
fees, the Court will require little detail in the summary of services
4For example, the Court used to receive motions, requesting upwards of $350 in fees or more, that stated as
the only basis for the fee that "I had to file this motion." When the motion is a three line Motion to Abate, which
motion is likely in the firm's "form" base, and it only contains one additional sentence to distinguish it from the
many other similar motions filed (such as "client had to be off work for 8 weeks for maternity leave"), it is difficult
to see how filing that pleading could result in a $550 combined fee unless additional detail is provided.
The Court does not assume that it would require $550, however, to file
both an affirmative motion and a response to a motion if they are filed in
tandem, i.e. within a short period of time (e.g. a Motion to Abate filed
with a Response to Trustee's Motion to Dismiss for default, or Motion for
Post- Confirmation Amendment of Plan filed with an objection to a
Motion for Relief from Stay). For that reason, additional detail will be
required if fees in excess of the presumptively reasonable $300 fees are
The Court will also find it presumptively reasonable for counsel to seek
additional recovery for actual expenses incurred in duplicating and
mailing any required notices. If counsel seeks $1 for each person or entity
to whom a mailing is physically mailed as reimbursement of such
expenses in any motion or response, that amount will be deemed
presumptively reasonable under these guidelines.
At any point during the pendency of the case, counsel is also welcome to file a
regular fee application, for example if the legal services rendered post-
confirmation exceed the presumptively reasonable amounts set forth above or
legal work in addition to that involved in a discrete motion has been performed.
For cases filed after February 21, 2007 (the date of the Beck decision), this option
is only permissible when the fees already awarded in the case have been
consumed by the legal services already provided to debtor.5 Accordingly, in
those cases, counsel will be required to indicate that the fees have been
consumed, and then demonstrate the reasonableness of the additional fees to the
trustee, creditors, and the Court, with time records maintained or re-created from
the outset of the representation, so that the reasonableness and necessity of the
additional services rendered can be properly analyzed. If a party in interest
challenges the fees, counsel may be required to demonstrate that the prior
awarded fee has, in fact, been consumed, by the provision of legal services.
As noted above, the Court will not require the certification that prior fees have
been consumed for cases filed prior to February 21, 2007, the date of the decision
in Beck. This is both because the Court is aware that attorneys who previously
chose not to keep track of their time prior to this Court's decision in Beck may not
be able to certify this fact, and because in many, if not most cases, the fees
5As noted in Beck, the Court is well aware that legal services are required post-petition in every case, such
as making sure the client completes and files the financial management course information, sending tax returns to the
trustee, receiving any electronic communications about the case from the trustee, the Clerk, or others, and notifying
the client when the case is complete—at a minimum. To avoid the necessity of filing a motion or fee application to
obtain fees for those basic services required in almost every case, the Court assumed a presumptively reasonable fee
of $450 for such services. Accordingly, when counsel is indicating that the fee has been consumed, the Court
understands this does not include the $450 cushion the Court purposely added in for such services.
awarded from the outset of the case were significantly lower than this Court finds
was likely reasonable even pre-BAPCPA. Although the Court has stated that the
"certification" is not required for pre-February 21, 2007 cases, the Court expects
that attorneys will not seek additional fees for discrete motions unless they
believe that fees previously awarded have been consumed. This does not prevent
any party in interest, who has a good faith belief that any requested fee is
unreasonable, from filing an appropriate objection. In that instance, just like the
practice before the Beck decision, to receive the fee, counsel will need to
demonstrate entitlement to the fee requested, which may then require re-created
time records or contemporaneously kept records.
Although the Court has established "presumptively reasonable fees" in these guidelines,
the Court is also aware that for some attorneys, these fees are higher than the rates they currently
charge their clients. In that instance, the Court assumes counsel will not charge or seek
reimbursement for the fees set forth herein, but will charge at the rate agreed to by the debtor
client at the commencement of the case.
The Court recognizes that in the creation of these guidelines it may not have anticipated
every conceivable fee and expense concern that could be raised by counsel. Questions should be
directed either to the Court's law clerk or to the Courtroom Deputies in the office of the Clerk of
the Court.
January 14, 2007 January 7, 2010
Bankruptcy Judge, United States Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Kansas


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Wrestling News World reader Tim sent word that Skip Sheffield returned to WWE at tonight's Raw house show from the Bank Atlantic Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sheffield beat Alex Riley.
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Question see title; further explanation: what I mean is especially in relation to identifying time (of month, year) and location/heading based on the location of celestial objects and, say, a standard of difficulty classes for respective tasks (like, identify time of year, identify heading, with clear sky, with partially clouded sky, at day, at night, etc.)
If yes, which standard D&D rule book or supplement contains this ruling?
[Annotation: By "canonical" I mean that it's approved and published by Wizards.]


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Improve Your Home Lighting, Improve Your Mood
From Margaret Everton on April 13, 2010 in San Francisco
While the vast majority of the modern world depends on electrical lighting as much as food and water, most people dont know the best way to go about shedding light on certain areas of their home. But thats OK, because Pam Morris, a Sausalito-based lighting designer, knows just how to help. The general consensus is that lighting is a one-size-fits-all deal for every season. Not so, says Morris. Theres a science behind it. For example, in the fall, she suggests using 20-watt bulbs on your porch instead of those uber-bright lights youre used to. Why? Lower watts allow your pupils to remain open enough to see small details at night, thus enhancing the view and putting you at ease. 100-watt bulbs, on the other hand, make pupils close and increase the feeling of darkness, which makes most people feel tense. She also suggests keeping lights dimmed during the winter months to increase that primal desire for warmth and comfort. With the increase in our eco-consciousness, we have seen a greater push towards fluorescent lighting. Morris doesnt see this as bad, but she believes that these often harsh bulbs need to be offset with a glass or silver surface to add a bit of sparkle. Another change spurred by the times, in this case because of the recession, is a decrease in the number of MR16s, or two-inch recessed can lights. While her expertise could result in a novel of tips and tricks for lighting a home, Morris simply wants people to see this often-overlooked aspect of home design as a way to improve your mood and make every room look and feel more comfortable. Its always worth a try.


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Offices and Event Spaces within Jacobus
Executive Meeting Room:
The executive Meeting Room (also known as the small conference room) is adjacent to, and accessible by, the Student Organization Resource Center on the second floor of the Jacobus Student Center. The room features a six-foot conference table that comfortably seats six people. There is also a dry-erase whiteboard that is available for use during meetings in the Executive Meeting Room.
The Executive Meeting Room must be booked at least 48 hours in advance through the Jacobus Student Center booking process.
Game Room:
The game room is located adjacent to the lounge and has excellent views of the city. It is a place for students wishing to play with friends or just looking to take a break. The room has two pool tables, a television, foosball, and a Ping Pong table.
Jacobus Conference Room:
The Jacobus Conference Room (also known as the large conference room) is located on the south end of the Jacobus Student Center on the second floor. The room features a large executive conference table that comfortably seats fifteen people. There are also two dry-erase whiteboards that are available for use during meetings.
The Jacobus Conference Room must be booked at least 72 hours in advance through the Jacobus Student Center booking process.
Jacobus Lounge:
The Jacobus Lounge is the ideal place to hold meetings and events. With ample space equipped with seating for 25, a large LCD television, and surround sound, it's a space that can be transformed formed to suit your event needs.
The Jacobus Lounge must be booked at least two (2) weeks in advance through the Jacobus Student Center booking process.
Jacobus Dance Studio:
The Jacobus Dance Studio is located in the basement of Jacobus, and is used primarily for dance rehearsals. It has a wooden dance floor, one mirrored wall and one barre wall. The adjoining Cycling Studio is not available for requests.
The Jacobus Dance Studio must be booked at least 48 hours in advance through the Jacobus Dance Studio booking process, otherwise your request will not be accepted.
Student Organization Offices:
You can find the following student organization offices on the second floor: Alpha Phi Omega (APO) -- Campus Ministry-- Entertainment Committee -- Ethnic Student Council (ESC) -- Honor Board -- The Link Residence Hall Association (RHA) -- Stevens Dramatic Society -- Student Government Association (SGA) -- The Stute Student Organization
Resource Center:
The Student Organization Resource Center is on the second floor of the Jacobus Student Center adjacent to the Executive Meeting Room. There are many resources available to all student organizations to use. A copy machine, maintained by the SGA through the Jacobus Advisory Board, has password access for each of the student organizations to use for making copies agendas, promotional materials, and other administrative documents. There is also a networked printer that can be printed to from anywhere on the Stevens network.
*Swipe access is required to utilize the Student Organization Resource Center during times other than the standard operating hours listed above. In order to gain swipe access, you will need to fill out the Access Agreement form. Access Agreement forms can be found under the 'Room Reservations' tab of the website.


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Harold Ramis, best-known for playing opposite Bill Murray in the eighties comedy hits "Stripes" and "Ghostbusters," has died at the age of 69. Ramis succumbed to complications from autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis, a rare disease that involves swelling of the blood vessels, according to The Chicago Tribune. Ramis died at home in his native North Shore Chicago area, surrounded by his wife, Erica Mann Ramis, and family.
Ramis leaves behind a formidable body of work, including writing and directing, in addition to his on-screen performances. Ramis' brand of comedy, often zany but intellectual, has long-influenced other writers and directors, including Judd Apatow and Adam Sandler.
Ramis graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where he began writing satiric plays. He returned to Chicago following graduation, where he worked as a substitute teacher and wrote freelance for The Chicago Daily News. He also became involved in the famous Second City improvisational comedy troupe, which was to become a steady source of talent for "Saturday Night Live." The freelancing eventually led to his becoming joke editor for Playboy Magazine.
Along with Bill Murray, Ramis was recruited out of Second City to New York for "The National Lampoon Radio Hour" in the early seventies. During this time, Ramis, Murray, Belushi and Gilda Radner were all featured in "The National Lampoon Show." Ramis would eventually leave the show, and with National Lampoon writer Douglas Kenney, wrote an early draft of what would eventually become "National Lampoon's Animal House."
That movie remains the gold standard by which all other shock comedies should be judged, put John Belushi on the feature film map, and made a ton of money in the process. Ramis also co-wrote "Meatballs," which starred Bill Murray and established Ivan Reitman, a producer on "Animal House," as a successful comedy director as well. On his third feature, "Caddyshack," Ramis made his own directorial debut, in addition to co-writing the screenplay.
Ramis co-wrote "Stripes" in 1981, a service comedy which was directed by Reitman and in which Ramis co-starred opposite the top-billed Murray. Very successful at the box office, "Stripes" also featured supporting performances by the fast-rising John Candy, and unknowns John Larroquette, Sean Young and Judge Reinhold, in addition to recognizable faces like Warren Oates and P.J. Soles ("Carrie," "Halloween," "Rock 'n' Roll High School," "Private Benjamin").
Then came "Ghostbusters." Ramis was again co-writer on an Ivan Reitman directorial outing, and co-starred with Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and William Atherton. Admitting to some personal bias, the supernatural comedy thriller is one of the best movies ever made in any genre and this writer is pathologically incapable of turning it off when it makes one of its regular cable appearances.
Ramis followed the megahit with the screenplay to "Back to School," starring Rodney Dangerfield, the screenplay to "Club Paradise" (which he also directed), which starred Robin Williams, Peter O'Toole and Rick Moranis, and "Armed and Dangerous," which starred John Candy.
Ramis' next directorial outing was probably his best. In 1993, he directed "Groundhog Day," from a script by Danny Rubin which Ramis rewrote. Bill Murray starred. The film, about an arrogant TV weatherman (Murray), on location in Punxsatawney, Pennsylvania to cover the Groundhog Day festivities, who mysteriously finds himself reliving the same day over and over. Reportedly, Ramis and Murray had a falling out during production which kept the two estranged for years.
Ramis also co-wrote and directed the remake of "Bedazzled," "Analyze This" and "Analyze That," and numerous episodes of the TV show "The Office." He contracted autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis in 2010, which had curtailed his productivity. Nonetheless, he had expressed interest in being involved in the long-gestating "Ghostbusters III" at Columbia.


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cherry almond dutch baby
Not that I've given this matter any serious thought or anything. Surely there are more pressing things that should warrant my attention [such as this apartment that won't clean itself, or debating whether we should move to a new one (that perhaps will?), or how to unload the 25 cookbooks I just thinned from my bookshelves, something I don't think would feel more satisfying if I had thinned them from my actual person, etc.] But it's summer and my brain and ambition have already gone soft. The markets are awash in cherries, and if I could get away with it, I'd spend the next few weeks eating them for every meal of the day.
Until then, this will do quite nicely. We make the David Eyres/German/Dutch Baby-style baked pancake regularly throughout the year, but my results when adding fresh fruit have been mixed — they taste good but the weight of the fruit seems to inhibit the wrinkle, crinkle and ruffle formation without which this would just be a boring old thick crepe. But the cherries worked surprisingly well here; once pitted and lightly sautéed, they're light enough to not act as dead weights, and when baked until they leak dribbles of juice across the almond-scented pancake and are then scattered with very well-toasted* almonds, powdered sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice, I guarantee your day will be made. If, perhaps, your day still resists being made, then you should add a small scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top.
One year ago: Pickled Vegetable Sandwich Slaw
Two years ago: Triple Berry Buttermilk Bundt
Three years ago: Blueberry Yogurt Multigrain Pancakes
Four years ago: Bread and Butter Pickles and Blue Cheese and Red Potato Tart
Five years ago: Neapolitan Cake
Six years ago: Sweet Cherry Pie and Project Wedding Cake: An Introduction
Seven years ago: Dilled Potato and Pickled Cucumber Potato Salad (still a favorite!)
Cherry Almond Dutch Baby
Adapted from Sunset Magazine
Let's talk about almonds for a minute: I think those waxy, often stale, and flavorless cream-colored discs sold as sliced almonds are absolutely terrible tasting — from the package. But I buy them anyway because they are so magically transformed by toasting, becoming crisp, sweet and intensely fragrant, that I want to put them on everything when I'm not eating them straight. Please, do not go easy on your almonds; spread them on a tray, bake them for 8 to 10 minutes at 350, tossing them around once or twice for even color, and not taking them out until they're deeply golden brown. Make more than you'll need so you'll have them for everything else (like broccoli slaw!).
* This contains my favorite vanilla bean ice cream recipe. This buttermilk ice cream and this fennel ice cream would be equally wonderful here or wherever else there is baked fruit if your tastes veer from the purely traditional.
Serves 2 generously or 4 petitely
3 large egg
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (more or less to taste)
Pinch of salt
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups pitted sweet cherries
1/2 cup sliced almonds, well-toasted
Powdered sugar
Lemon wedges
Heat oven to 425°F. Whisk egg, sugar, flour, milk, extract and salt together until the batter is blended but lumpy; you can also do this in a blender. In a 12-inch ovenproof frying pan, melt butter. Add cherries and cook until warmed, about 2 minutes. Pour in batter and transfer to heated oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and rumpled-looking. (I err on the side of more cooking time with these pancakes, because I find the longer, within a range, they cook, the more rumpled and golden they get.)
Remove pancake from oven and quickly scatter with toasted almonds, dust with powdered sugar and squeeze lemon juice over. Serve in wedges, piping hot.


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The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to hear a case that could bring a definitive ruling on the right to bear arms outside the home, and yesterday 19 state attorneys general filed a brief with the high court urging it to take the case, ABC News reported.
Those AGs contend that upholding New Jersey's requirement to provide a "justifiable need" to carry a gun outside the home for personal protection may allow future federal regulations to "effectively preempt" permitting schemes in 43 states, including their own.
The attorneys general are not alone. The National Rifle Association has submitted its own brief, as have 34 members of Congress, all in a case filed by the Second Amendment Foundation and Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs on behalf of a Garden State man who is challenging that state's arbitrary carry permit process that keeps citizens unarmed. The case is known as Drake v. Jerejian.
Former Congressman Bob Barr weighed in on the case yesterday, criticizing the opinion from the Third Circuit that essentially says "bureaucrats working for the Commonwealth of New Jersey may summarily deny citizens the right to protect themselves against armed criminals -- notwithstanding the language in the Second Amendment guaranteeing individuals that right, and as reaffirmed by the United States Supreme Court in two landmark decisions in 2008 and 2010."
The high court has already turned down a couple of cases from other circuits that raise the same issue, a question that was not specifically answered by either the 2008 Heller ruling or the 2010 McDonald ruling. Both landmark Second Amendment cases were argued successfully by Virginia attorney Alan Gura. By no small coincidence, he is representing SAF on the Drake case.
Following Heller and McDonald, gun prohibitionists put forth the argument that, based on SCOTUS language in those rulings, the Second Amendment only applies within the home, a notion that gun rights advocates and many constitutional experts consider preposterous, if not outright delusional. A right that exists only in the home is not a right at all, they argue, but a heavily-regulated privilege, which they believe is how the gun control crowd would have it.
The plaintiffs lost at the trial court level and appealed to the Third Circuit, where they also suffered a setback that is best addressed in the amicus brief submitted by the 19 attorneys general, with Wyoming Attorney General Peter K. Michael taking the lead. They contend that it is time for the high court to clarify for one and all – including lower courts – how the Second Amendment applies outside the home. Here's how they frame their argument:
"The Third Circuit's decision in Drake threatens to give advance judicial endorsement to potential efforts by Congress to establish a minimum federal boundary that would violate Second Amendment rights. That misplaced boundary would shake the foundation on which Wyoming and all other states with gun permitting schemes less restrictive than New Jersey have relied on. While it is obvious that New Jersey's permitting requirement has no direct effect on the laws of states that are more protective of an individual's right to keep and bear arms, the implications of Drake are far reaching. If the right to keep and bear arms can constitutionally be so restricted as to require a showing of 'justifiable need' in order for a citizen to exercise it, future federal regulations could effectively preempt the carefully constructed permitting schemes of forty-three states with less restrictive requirements.
"Consistent with this Court's role in regulating the relationship between the state and federal governments, this Court should grant the petition for writ of certiorari to determine whether New Jersey has imposed hurdles on the right to carry handguns that excessively burden the Second Amendment. Because New Jersey law restricts the right to keep and bear arms without distinction between carrying a handgun openly or concealed, this case presents this Court with an opportunity to broadly define the scope of the Second Amendment outside of the home. Addressing this issue here and now will serve to answer many other narrow questions that could otherwise be raised regarding individual permitting schemes in numerous cases…
"The unavoidable uncertainties following Heller and McDonald have manifested themselves as multiple splits of authority, both in the federal and state courts. Granting the petition for writ of certiorari in this case will provide the Court with the opportunity to give much-needed certainty as to the constitutionality of requiring an individual to show a 'justifiable need' to exercise the right to keep and bear arms. Additionally, this Court should take this opportunity to resolve these uncertainties to ensure that Second Amendment law develops appropriately."
When the Supreme Court ruled in Heller that the Second Amendment affirms and protects a fundamental individual right from government infringement, and in McDonald that this limit on government power extends to the states, it could have – and should have, according to gun advocates – explained that the right to keep and bear arms is not confined to a residence, but applies broadly across the whole landscape.
No citizen should have to demonstrate a "need" in order to exercise a civil right, activists argue. As the attorneys general brief suggests, it could allow future federal restrictions that collide with state firearms regulations.
Do we require a demonstration of "need" to have legal counsel if charged with a crime, or to exercise freedom of speech or the press? Must citizens show a "need" before they exercise their right to remain silent?
If not, then why should citizens residing anywhere in the United States be encumbered by the "justifiable need" requirement now in force in New Jersey?
This is really at the heart of the question that the Supreme Court is being asked to decide. Gun rights advocates are convinced that after having gone into great detail to affirm that the right to keep and bear arms applies to all citizens, and that this right is abroad across the land, it seems only just – they contend – that the court now take up this issue of bearing arms, and address it not incrementally, but decisively so that the dilemma may once and for all time be put to rest.


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Artisans in Bolivia's Oruro and Potosí communities craft this buttery-soft leather bag, combining pieces of traditional woven tapestry. Both towns grew up around local silver mines in the early 1600s, but today the region is known more for its crafts and festivals like the famous Carnaval de Oruro. The tapestries are created on horizontal looms, with the artisans making up the pattern as they go along. Craftspeople in nearby La Paz combine the weaving with supple leather to create a handsome everyday bag. As each tapestry is unique, please expect some varation in color and pattern.
Strap is adjustable from 37 to 50". 11 1/2"W x 13"H x 1 1/2"D.
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beautiful bag
By Zoe
from Sw Michigan
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really like the look and quality.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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An issue of quality
By Ro
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Visually appealing, the bag possesses artistic flair, handmade charm, and a simple elegance combined with practicality. However, the leather doesn't feel smooth but is sticky to the touch. It has an opaque character, as if it had been spray-painted. One side has perfect coverage but the other not quite. For the money it cost, I would rather not keep it, even though it was a gift from a dear friend. Luckily, NG is allowing me to return it for either a 'store credit' if I can find something else I like, or an actual credit card refund to the payer.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nice weekend bag
By Global Laurie
from Edmonton, Canada
About Me Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical, Stylish
The bag is well-made overall, though the quality of leather used for the strap and particularly the main exterior of the bag seems a bit suspect (cheap). That leather is thin and looked painted not dyed, as the texture of the leather is invisible - I wondered if it really was leather as it was so smooth from the paint/dye covering it. The colour of the main part of the bag is a bit different from the photo (more dark brown), but okay. The tooled leather accent strip and the woven tapestry were well-made and beautiful, and complemented the colour of the main bag nicely. The one interior pocket is zippered which is good and approx. 5" wide x 4" high. The thin black lining seems to be a cotton blend, so time will tell if the weave holds with use. I could fit a fair amount into the bag the few times I've used it (a big wallet, keys, small umbrella, and book) and it did not look over-stuffed. The one snap used to close the bag seems secure, never opening on its own. However, as the main opening is not completely zippered I don't think I will use it for real travel. It'll be great for weekends around town, though!
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Product does live up to description.
By Zydaco
from Port Moody BC
About Me Practical
Leather described as buttery soft where in fact it is very low grade... definitley not worth the price paid.


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Predation of seabirds by mice: a case of mesopredator release?
Ross M. Wanless, Andrea Angel, Richard J. Cuthbert, Geoff M. Hilton, Peter G. Ryan (2007). Can predation by invasive mice drive seabird extinctions? Biology Letters, 3 (3), 241-244 DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2007.0120
In an ecosystem, the top predators may predate on both the intermediate predators (mesopredators) and smaller prey species. Therefore, the removal of a top predator is likely to cause an increase in the numbers of mesopredators. If the increase in the numbers of mesopredators more than compensates for the numbers of top predators removed, a longterm result of the removal of a top predator may, somewhat paradoxically, be a drop in the numbers of smaller prey species. This is known as the mesopredator release hypothesis and it was the subject of this post.
A corollary of MRH is that two predator species, one top and one mesopredator, may be better for the long-term survival of a prey species preyed on by both predators if the top predator also controls the numbers of the mesopredator.
That introduction paves the way for the paper by Wanless et al. (pdf and video). They monitored the chicks of 3 bird species on Gough Island where the only alien mammal is the house mice (Mus musculus) that was introduced before 1888. The birds were the endangered Tristan albatross (Diomedea dabbenena), the vulnerable Atlantic petrel (Pterodroma incerta) and the great shearwater (Puffinus gravis).
They produced video evidence showing mice attacking and killing healthy
chicks of all the 3 bird species. A video clip from the journal page shows several mice attacking an albatros chick that was eventually killed and eaten by the mice. As you can see in the video, the peculiar thing about the behavior of the chick, which was much larger than its attackers, is that it seems to be incapable of defending itself. The authors note:
No chicks displayed appropriate behavioural responses to attacks, even though mice had eaten through the body wall of one filmed albatross chick and were consuming the contents of the chick's abdominal cavity.This immediately made me suspect that the chicks killed by the mice were perhaps unhealthy and were going to die anyway. But Wanless et al. discount that possibility:
Chicks were all apparently healthy...when attacked, whereas we found three dead/moribund chicks without wounds. Mice do not appear to target weak or sick individuals.The authors note that the findings of their study support the mesopredator release and competitor release hypotheses. In this case, the mice have no predators of their own and also no competitors. The main factor that controls their population is probably the availability of food and, which they don't have to share with another species.
The implications of these findings for the conservation of threatened seabird species that nest on islands are clear, but will be difficult to put to practical use.
There is something else that is bothering me, though. If the mice and the birds have coexisted since at least 1888, why did the mice apparently start to threaten the bird populations recently? This was something I discussed in this post.


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More on NASA World Wind and NetBeans IDE
By Geertjan-Oracle on May 13, 2007
(By the way, notice how the image above is tilted! A simple function key combination allows that to happen. That's a really cool part of the NASA World Wind story, giving me a view from Prague to Stockholm, horizontally.) OK, now here is the interesting part: you can simply grab the status bar from the samples that accompany the NASA World Wind Java SDK. Two samples are provided, each making use of a class called StatusBar.java. Pop that class into your application and then append it to whatever panel you want to append it to. Even at this point you can copy and paste code from the samples. The stuff in bold below comes straight from the samples:
public NewJFrame() { initComponents(); StatusBar statusBar = new StatusBar(); statusBar.setEventSource(worldWindowGLCanvas1); subPanel.add(statusBar, BorderLayout.PAGE_END); WWHelper.setup(jList1, worldWindowGLCanvas1); }
Notice that the status bar is added to a panel that makes use of BorderLayout. Meanwhile, I'd prefer to use GroupLayout for the design of the main panel. Here's where the point of this blog comes together. I added a small panel below my main panel, as you can see here:
As a result, I am able to add the status bar to this panel, which uses BorderLayout, while I am still able to use GroupLayout on the main panel. Hurray.


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Apple is testing a smartphone watch with iPhone features
GIZMO DESIGNER Apple reportedly is testing an electronic watch that has some of the functions found on its iPhone.
Apple has been widely tipped to have a television in the works but now the firm is said to be testing an electronic watch as well. According to the Wall Street Journal Apple has talked to Foxconn about assembling a wearable electronic device.
The newspaper's source claims that Foxconn has been working on technologies for wearable computers and improving the power efficiencies of displays. In recent months Foxconn has shown interest in investing in Japanese LCD maker Sharp and might acquire part of the display maker.
Apple's decision to at least consider a so-called smart watch seems to be plausible, as a number of firms, Samsung included, are looking at pliable electronic materials for parts such as smartphone displays with the goal of making wearable devices. Last year Google generated interest with its augmented reality Project Glass spectacles, showing that there is interest in such devices.
The Wall Street Journal's source didn't say what iPhone features Apple is looking to integrate into any smart watch, however it would be unlikely to supplant the need for an iPhone completely for revenue reasons. That means it could be little more than a second display or microphone for those Apple fans that feel the need to carry another of the firm's products at all times. µ
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U.S. Robotics Unveils New Products, High-growth Strategy at CES
Company Announces Strategic Partnership with Broadcom, Wireless and Broadband Products, Corporate Headquarters
Rolling Meadows, Ill., Jan. 6, 2001 - U.S. Robotics, the world's No. 1 selling modem brand, today announced new products marking its entry into the high-growth markets of wireless networking and broadband Internet access. The company also announced the location of its corporate headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill., the location of its new Emerging Technologies Division in Irvine, Calif., and a strategic partnership with Broadcom Corporation.
"U.S. Robotics' extensive heritage of Internet access solutions, brand strength and channel presence has created an ideal foundation for the expansion into the emerging high-growth markets," said Van M. Andrews, President and CEO of U.S. Robotics. "We are focused on maximizing profitability and capturing share in emerging markets while bringing a full portfolio of Internet access products to our customers. We are pleased to announce the first of many products beyond the analog and ISDN space, and a significant relationship with Broadcom Corporation."
Strategic Alliance with Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation is the leading provider of highly integrated silicon solutions that enable broadband digital transmission of voice, video and data. Through this relationship, U.S. Robotics and Broadcom will bring cable modems and Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HomePNA) compliant home networking products to market during the second quarter of 2001. The companies will also work together over the long term to co-develop future cutting edge communications technologies.
Broadband Products
U.S. Robotics will be shipping cable and DSL modems by the beginning of the second quarter of 2001.
"Broadband Internet access is the next logical step for U.S. Robotics," said Len Landi, Product Line Manager for U.S. Robotics. "We have the knowledge and expertise necessary to connect users to the Internet with the same reliability and quality we have brought to the ISDN and analog marketplace."
U.S. Robotics will show beta-units of several broadband products at CES including the U.S. Robotics ADSL USB Modem. This product is multi-mode, supports G.DMT as well as G.lite and is expected to ship during the second quarter of 2001 along with the U.S. Robotics ADSL Ethernet Router. U.S. Robotics based this DSL modem on a chipset solution from GlobeSpan, Inc., a leading provider of integrated circuit, software and system designs for DSL applications. U.S. Robotics will continue to work with GlobeSpan on future DSL products.
The U.S. Robotics Ethernet Cable Modem will also be shown as a beta unit at CES. The modem is DOCSIS 1.0 certified and will be upgradeable to DOCSIS 1.1. Both this model and a USB Cable modem are planned for Q2 2001.
Wireless Products
As part of its suite of wireless products, U.S. Robotics is now shipping the U.S. Robotics Wireless PC Card and Wireless PCI Adapter. The company will also soon begin shipping the U.S. Robotics Wireless Access Point. The products are based on the 802.11b wireless standard and provide an affordable wireless connectivity solution for the SOHO and home environment. Wireless products are immediately available from www.usr.com. They will be available in stores within Q1.
U.S. Robotics' Wireless PCI Adapters or PC Cards do not require an access point, making wireless networking more affordable to end users. Customers can create a peer-to-peer network that allows up to three computers to simultaneously share Internet access, files, and printers if they are attached to PCs on the network. Users desiring to network more than three computers can connect up to 20 using the U.S. Robotics Wireless Access Point.
U.S. Robotics has selected Schaumburg, Ill. as the location of its corporate headquarters. From Schaumburg, the company's executive team will manage U.S. Robotics' overall strategic direction. The company's Core Technologies Division, which will be focused on analog modem technologies and other high-volume products, will also be based in Schaumburg. Roy A. Wainwright, formerly Vice President and General Manager of FastComm Communications, will serve as the division's Vice President and General Manager.
U.S. Robotics' new Emerging Technologies Division will be based in Irvine, Calif., and will focus on capitalizing on leading edge technology opportunities. A general manager and site for that division will be selected by the end of January.
"With the selection of our facilities and the completion of our senior management team, U.S. Robotics is positioned to amplify our solid lead in dial-up Internet access and to aggressively pursue new market opportunities in cable, DSL and wireless," Mr. Andrews said. "We will unlock the powerful brand equity of U.S. Robotics as we explore different methods to connect our customers to the information they need every day."
About U.S. Robotics
U.S. Robotics is the world's leading modem provider, bringing the Internet into millions of homes and businesses around the world. For three decades, U.S. Robotics has been at the forefront of modem technology, and in the 1990's was the first to boost analog modem speeds to the V.90 56K standard. They also lead the way with new V.92 56K modem standard. U.S. Robotics has reemerged as an independent company and will continue its tradition of making the most reliable, simple and innovative Internet access solutions available. All U.S. Robotics resources – from engineering to customer support – are dedicated to fulfilling that commitment. U.S. Robotics is a privately held company headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill.


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Intro to Packs
It's all here: how to pick a pack that fits your needs, and your back. And equally important: how to fit your stuff in that pack.
Choosing a Backpack
What to look for when buying a backpack. Information about use, design features and construction, suspension systems, sizes, and pack fitting. Read more
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Backpack fitting is the biggest part of choosing a pack. Find a pack that fits your body well, so you can carry gear in comfort and stay happy on the trail. Read more
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What goes into the design of women's backpacks? Learn the fit features to pay attention to when you're sizing up a pack. Read more
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Before packing your backpack, spread everything you plan to take on the floor in front of you. Leave behind those things you may not really need, and make sure you haven't forgotten any essentials. Read more


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Michael Phelps Shirtless In Brazil With A Skateboarding Tony Hawk [PHOTOS]
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, is in Rio de Janeiro to attend the prestigious 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards. Earlier today, Michael gave some local children a swimming lesson during the the Laureus visit to Rocinha.Swimming legend
He claimed six medals in his final Olympics with four gold and two silvers to earn nomination for the 2013 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award.
The 27-year-old from Baltimore retired following London 2012 with a total of 22 Olympic medals, 18 of which are gold, to secure his status as one of the greatest athletes in history.
But the American faces stiff competition from Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, British distance runner Mo Farah, Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi, German Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel and British cyclist Bradley Wiggins to secure the prize.
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is also in Rio for the event, and showed off his major skills for some kids today.


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Today's Plus Promotions comes from Torrid. They often have clearance sales but this one couldn't have come at a better time. They recently added hundreds of items to the section. The sale is only available online so no need to travel over to Town East or Arlington for this sale.
Presented in the slideshow is the best of the current Torrid Clearance Sale. No item in the slide show is over $50.00. I also made sure that at this posting times a variety of plus size fashion sizes were still available for purchase.
The sale is only for 24 hours so head over to www.torrid.com early for the best selection.


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Prep time: 28 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves 6
For the Dressing
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 medium-to-large shallot, minced (about ¼ cup)
3 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
For the Salad
12 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed
12 ounces snow peas, trimmed
2 cups fresh shelled peas (about 2 pounds unshelled)
or frozen peas, thawed
Handful pea shoots, optional
½ cup chopped fresh mint
1. To make the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, honey, salt, pepper and shallot to combine. Whisk in the oil. Place in a container with a tight-fitting lid or a jar for transportation.
2. To make the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Meanwhile, slice the snap peas on a slight bias in half or thirds. Slice the snow peas diagonally in strips. Have a large bowl of ice water nearby. If using fresh peas, add them to the boiling water first, and cook 1 minute. Add the snap peas and snow peas, and cook 1 additional minute. Drain all the peas, and quickly rinse under cold water. Plunge them into the bowl of ice water to refresh. Stir with your hands to ensure all the peas are cool. Drain thoroughly, and place in a large bowl.
3. If using frozen peas and/or pea shoots, add them now. Toss in the mint. Transfer to an airtight container. Add dressing just before serving.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serves 8
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
3 cups shredded Napa cabbage
1 cup grated carrots (about
2 medium carrots)
½ large red pepper, julienned
3 scallions, sliced
1 cup cilantro leaves
Black sesame seeds, for garnish
Boston lettuce leaves, for serving
1. Whisk together the vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, salt, pepper, honey and ginger. Whisk in oils. Combine with the chicken, and pack in an airtight container. Refrigerate. Can be made up to 1 day in advance.
2. Toss together the cabbage, carrots, red pepper, scallions and cilantro. Pack in an airtight container, and refrigerate. Just before serving, combine with chicken and dressing, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with lettuce leaves for wrapping.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves 8
1 cup red quinoa*
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, finely chopped
(about 1 tablespoon)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups peeled, diced English cucumber
2 cups peeled, diced, cooked beets
1 cup small grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola
1. In a small pot, bring the quinoa to boil in 2 cups water. Lower heat, and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a large bowl, and let cool completely.
2. Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, shallot, salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil. Pour over cooled quinoa. Add remaining ingredients, and toss to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place in an airtight container, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
*Note: Most quinoa comes prerinsed, but check the label, and if it isn't, rinse the quinoa well before cooking.
Prep time: 34 minutes
Cooking time: 37 minutes
Serves 8


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More Vintage Missoni Pieces added in Vintage Loves!Sep 28, 2011
Our last batch of Vintage Missoni items went fast, so our vintage buyer did some hunting and found some amazing new pieces! Here's what she had to say about Vintage Missoni. What do you think makes vintage Missoni so special? Hands down their amazing knitwear. With the transition to fall and spotlight on sweater dressing (…) Read more
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When you think about fashion with amazing prints and patterns, surely there is one name that springs immediately to mind. Missoni. Founded in Italy by designers Ottavio and Rosita Missoni, the brand has been known throughout the years for their use of bold patterns, mixed fabrics and kaleidoscopic colors. Our Vintage Loves line has just (…) Read more
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A general rule of thumb for blast nozzle sizing is to use an air compressor that is 50% larger than needed for your nozzle.
New blast nozzles wear rapidly and require more CFM the more they wear. At 100 psi a new 1/4" sandblast nozzle only needs
an 18 hp compressor. After some time that 1/4" nozzle will wear to 5/16" then to 3/8" and larger. The nozzle will now flow more
and requires a larger compressor. Looking at the chart 5/16" requires 30.5 hp at 100psi. 3/8" requires 44 hp at 100 psi. If you
have a 30 hp compressor you can use a 1/4" nozzle until it wears to 5/16" then it must be replaced. If you have a 44hp compressor
you can use a 1/4" nozzle until it wears to 3/8". Nozzles are expensive. The 44 hp compressor would require fewer nozzle changes
than a 30 hp compressor in this example.
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Ron Paul to appear on Glenn Beck regarding Fed overhaul
March 31st, 2008 3:14 pm | by Marc Gallagher | Published in Banking, Economics, Federal Reserve, Ron Paul | Comments Off
Ron Paul is scheduled to appear on Glenn Beck's TV show tomorrow evening to speak about todays proposal by Treasury Secretary Paulson (and George Bush) to overhaul the Fed increasing it's regulatory powers. This is according to the Daily Dose, Ron Paul official campaign blog.
In an earlier Liberty Maven article we pondered what Ron Paul would say. We all know what his position will be on the overhaul, but how strong will his words be? Tomorrow we find out.


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Are the Dolphins any better off without Tony Sparano?
Flashback to the press conference that announced the firing of Tony Sparano.
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and general manager Jeff Ireland said all the right things. They provided reason for excitement. They talked big. They thought big.
Finally, the Dolphins were going to land that big-name coach to satisfy the fan base.
Remember that?
It's kind of hard to now with the way the coaching search has shaped. The Dolphins are down to three finalists, all assistants with no head-coaching experience. Todd Bowles, Joe Philbin and Mike McCoy are good at what they do, but surely won't cause an increase in ticket-sales next season.
It leaves the question: Are the Dolphins any better off than if they gave Sparano one more season?
Yes, Sparano endured three straight losing seasons. Yes, his offenses produced more field goals than most basketball teams (with the exception of the San Antonio Spurs last night in the third quarter against the Miami).
But at least with Sparano this team would have hit the ground running next season. Momentum would have been there. The players would have one more year to grow familiar with Sparano.
Not saying the Dolphins made the wrong choice, but will the new hire put them in a better position than if no changes were made?


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Sweetest Pin Cushion
Posted by BrookeS on Friday, December 21st, 2012
Hello, Brooke here from Silly Mama Quilts to share with you this week's pin cushion. Hope you enjoy this cute, quick tutorial, perfect for the hectic pace of the holidays! The prints in the Sweetest Thing by Zoe Pearn are sure to brighten even the gray days!
Cut an assortment of 1.5 inch strips
I selected 7 different strips to sew together in a pleasing arrangement.
Next, cut the section 12.5 inches and finish the ends.
Fold tube in half right sides together and sew. To insure the ends match up I sewed a ways on each end before finishing the entire seam. Next, turn tube right side out.
Cut 10 inch piece of trim and tie it about 2 inches from one end.
Fill the tube with polyester fill and maybe some lavender to your desired fullness.
Tie another piece of trim 2 inches from the end.
Here is another view of my sweetest pin cushion! Enjoy and Happy Sewing!
This is sooooo sweet!! I would make it a little smaller! Thanks for sharing a great idea!by Mimi
December 21st, 2012 at 10:07 a.m.
This is so cute and easy! I will have to make a few to give away.by Jacqueline
December 21st, 2012 at 2:54 p.m.
Cute, cute, cute!!! Am going to make some tonight! I knew I saved all those little scrap pieces for a reason!!!by Mar
January 04th, 2013 at 4:13 p.m.
SWEET !by seapupp
August 17th, 2013 at 3:48 p.m.
I love it. Its so cute!by Danielle
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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory DVD, 1971 Gene Wilder Version, Free Shipping
A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. --Willy Wonka
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Aaargh! Need to be able to edit my own posts! $7.49.
one of my favorite movies. Thanks!
aw man after i added it to my shopping cart this popped up.
"Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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This item is temporarily out of stock, and it will ship to you as soon as the product becomes available. We will email you soon with an estimated delivery date. You will not be charged for this item until it is shipped."
Deep Discount are usually pretty quick with their movies (even out of stock ones) but books are another matter...
One of the best movies ever. I have two copies, one for me, one for my kids to scratch up.
It's not working for me... I click the "hook me up" button and it brings me to the shopping cart and says "your cart is empty"....
Edit: Nevermind... I put something else in my cart and it showed up...
@selene1212: I have found the exact opposite to be true. I waited over a month for Wall*E bluray and eventually just canceled my order.
Much better than the remake. I'm in.
What is this, Wonka, some kind of fun house?
@kmf600: Why? Having fun?
@glindagw: I'm sorry, but all questions must be submitted in writing.
@kmf600: One of my all-time faves. Probably ranks in my top 3, in fact.


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The Shield is quite a bit thinner than the Glock which improves concealability, but for capacity the obvious choice is the G26, 10 round mag vs 7 or 8 for the Shield. Don't think you could go wrong with either one.
This is a discussion on 9mm throw down: G26 vs Shield within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Looking to add another 9mm to my collection. I carry a Kahr CM9 in a pocket holster and now I'm looking for a slightly larger, ...
Looking to add another 9mm to my collection. I carry a Kahr CM9 in a pocket holster and now I'm looking for a slightly larger, higher capacity 9mm as well. So, if you could only own one which would you carry and why:
S&W Shield
The Shield is quite a bit thinner than the Glock which improves concealability, but for capacity the obvious choice is the G26, 10 round mag vs 7 or 8 for the Shield. Don't think you could go wrong with either one.
There is no wrong answer here: both weapons are excellent. However, since you already have a single stack 9, you might as well go for the slightly bulkier, higher capacity Glock. I'm in the other camp: I already have a Glock (19 not 26, though) in which I love and I'm in the market for an easier concealable M&P Shield. Good luck to you!
Kimber Solo 9mm, Walther PPS 9mm
Kel Tec PF9 9mm, Ruger LCR .38
Walther PPQ M1 9mm
Maverick 88 Tactical 12 ga shotgun at bedside
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FWIW, I have a 9mm Shield and a Glock 27. The Shield is a little easier and more comfortable to conceal. However, I shoot much more accurately with the Glock.
Get the 26. You can run the G19(15round) mags with a X-Grip spacer.
I'd get the Glock. I always shoot Glocks better than anything else. Also, extra mags for the Glock are plentiful and much cheaper than the S&W,
How about trigger pull? I own a Glock 23 so I'm familiar with the Glock trigger, how does the Shield compare?
The shield has an excellent trigger. Short crisp and awesome in my OP. I would be happy to carry either , it would depend which one became available first
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~Daniel Webster
Your points are shallow... my points are Hollow....
Heres how I decide these issues; never buy a S&W pistol unless its a revolver. Up until the Governor is was the only thing they did not have to copy to get right.
" Blessed is that man, who when facing death, thinks only of his front sight"
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I have the glock 26 gen 4 with plus 2 on the mags. Witch I love. I was also looking at the S&W M&P9c. The reason I got the G26 was I had not shot the M&P9c and found the glock for $500 at a local gun show. Does anyone have the M&P9c I would like hear some comparisons between the 2. But like everyone else says you can't go wrong with Glock.
I say try them both and see which one comes up to "point" right out of the holster. I like the mag capacity of the Glock, but the Smith's are just natural in my hand.
Odd as it may sound the .320 inch longer barrel of the Glock would tip the scales toward Glock for me.
since you asked me what I would get. Not what I think you should get I can tell you.
G-26. You can use the G-19 mags and it is a great carry gun with lots of holser options. It fits my hand well and I can shoot it good.
The other gun I like in 9MM with some capacity is the Sig M11a1 but it is a bit larger than the 26 but holds 15+1.
for the price it is hard to top the Glock!
Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.
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g26shie.jpgI have both the shield and g26. I was going to trade one becuase they are both similar in purpose but I wont give up either. I have trigger kit in both and I have to say the shield trigger is amazing and it is a breeze to carry. The glock is also easy to carry and is a 15 year old design that is highly reliable and versitile. In a perfect world I would have the Shield in 9mm and Glock in .40 ( glock 27, same gun). I would say if you want a gun for strictly carry get the shield, It is an outstanding carry gun and by far the best single stack 9. You wont even notice the shield however you decide to carry it. If you want a little bit more versitile gun to carry and play with at the range that is assured to last a lifetime get the Glock


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One of the more frigid March mornings in the history of weather records occurred this morning in the Middle Atlantic states. With a clear sky, fresh snow cover, and near calm winds, the mercury dipped into the single digits in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. Baltimore set an all-time record low for the month of March with 4 degrees (the previous record was 5 degrees set 141 years ago.) Despite bright late-winter sunshine, readings this afternoon will struggle to reach the mid and upper 20s, which is nearly 25 degrees below average for this time of year. During the overnight hours we can expect temperatures to tumble back down through the 20s and into the 10s by Wednesday morning, with a few isolated spots in the single digits (mainly to the north and west of the cities.) Suffice to say, this morning will be the coldest morning until next winter.
As we look ahead to the rest of the week, the question is whether a moderation in temperatures can be expected. The answer is a resounding "yes". However, two more chilly days can be expected with highs in the 30s on Wednesday and Thursday before eclipsing the 40-degree mark on Friday and Saturday. In fact, as we move into later this weekend and early next week, the temperature is expected to climb into the low mid 50s at some locations. Now, there is a risk of some light snow or snow showers on Thursday night and Friday, but at the moment this area of low pressure should remain far enough out to sea to prevent another accumulating snow.
The long-range outlook indicates that after the warm-up this weekend, which will only take temperatures to more seasonal levels, another shot of cold air may impact the Middle Atlantic region later next week. I'll post more information in the coming days on this potential for another wave of cold. In the meantime, here are some links with more specific forecasts for your location:
NWS forecast for Philadelphia, PA
NWS forecast for Baltimore, MD
NWS forecast for Washington, DC
NWS forecast for Annapolis, MD
For more weather updates, please visit my web site www.chesapeakebayweather.com, my Chesapeake Bay Weather page on Facebook, and if you're heading to Ocean City feel free to check out my Ocean City MD Weather page on Facebook. You can also follow me on Twitter @chesbayweather.


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Memorial Home, located in Moundridge, Kansas provides the following services: Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Senior Community, Alzheimer's Care, and Continued Care Community. It accepts the following payment methods: Medicare and Medicaid. Memorial Home has received 4 stars from Medicare and an average user review rating of 4 stars. Memorial Home has an average hospital, Mercy Hospital, located nearby, which scored a 80 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare review. The Memorial Home's nearest hospital is 1 miles away. The zipcode (67107) in Kansas, where Memorial Home is located, has an above average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. A more detailed description of the types of care for Memorial Home can be found here.
Memorial Home is a nursing home. It provides medical nursing service for seniors with serious illnesses or disabilities twenty-four hours a day, delivered by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aids.
Nursing care facilities cater to several types of patients: some patients require short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; others require long-term nursing and medical supervision. In addition, some nursing homes offer specialized care programs for Alzheimer's or other illnesses, or short-term respite care for frail or disabled persons when a family member requires a rest from providing care in the home. Please note that you can help compare nursing homes by looking at the Medicare ratings of a given facility (Medicare has a 5-star rating system for comparing nursing homes). There are various ways for paying for care in a nursing home. Make sure you know your loved one's Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, and understand how you can use tools like long term care insurance to pay for nursing home care.
Also, Memorial Home is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities. They provide a higher level of service for the elderly which can include preparing meals, housekeeping, medication assistance, laundry, and also do regular check-in's on the residents. Basically, they are designed to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing home facilities. When thinking about how to pay for care, assisted living facilities are generally less expensive than nursing homes, if assisted living is a viable option for your loved one.
Also, Memorial Home is a Senior Community. Senior communities are for seniors who can take care of themselves. It is often a set of apartments in a variety of sizes from studios to large two bedrooms, where seniors live independently, but may receive additional services like transportation, pools, a convenience store, bank, barber/beauty shop, resident laundry, housekeeping, and security, are all services and amenities that may be provided there.
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How Much Does Arugula Cost?
Arugula is one of the healthiest ingredients that used in dishes such as vegetable salads. The arugula is a Mediterranean plant which is low growing with flowers that have yellow-white petals and leaves that are dull green, pungent, and peppery. The arugula has been traced all the way back to the Roman empire when it was grown and used as an edible herb. Arugula is also known as roquette or rocket salad. In fact, the arugula is a favorite of chefs and cooks worldwide. The arugula grows best in cool weather. For centuries, the arugula has been part of dishes and now is most often used as a favorite addition to green salads.
How much does it cost?
- The cost of the arugula differs due to several factors. Some of the factors that affect the price are the location where it is sold, the weather conditions, and supply versus demand, among many others.
- Arugula, on average, is going to range anywhere from $2 to $5 per every seven to ten ounces, depending on your region.
- By the cup, you should not spend any more than $1. By the pound, the costs of arugula can be between $4 and $7.
- On the other hand, according to Wikianswers.com, a tub of young arugula costs around $4.
- At Traderjoes.com, organic arugula is being sold for $2.69 for every bag of seven ounces. The price, however, varies per region. For instance, in the West Coast, a seven ounce package of arugula is sold at $2.29 while the same product is sold at $2.49 in the Midwest and Southeast. In the East Coast, a seven ounce bag of arugula is sold at $2.69, which is more expensive.
What is going to be included?
- Shipping and delivery costs may be incorporated with the selling price. Ask your supplier regarding this.
- Arugula is great for salads and even a stir fry. Combined with almonds and cherries, there are many combinations that can be created with this leafy vegetable.
- Some of the dishes that commonly use arugula as an ingredient are salads, pizza, and pasta.
What are the extra costs?
- In some cases, there may be extra charges for delivery or shipping costs. Generally, the farther the location, the more expensive the delivery costs.
- The arugula is also more expensive in other areas considering that some locations do not have favorable weather for the growth of the arugula plant. As such, the supple of arugula in these areas is limited.
Factors the influence the price:
- Location. Your location in relation to the location where the plant was grown will make difference in the price since the store will have to pay more to get the product.
- Weather. Because the arugula is a plant, the weather will make a huge impact on production. During a drought season, the price will most likely be higher.
- Supply and Demand. If there is a high demand for arugula, the price will be higher until the demand is met.
Tips to know:
- You can grow an arugula well by directly sowing the seed on the ground. You can also use manure or compost before sowing to keep the seed fertilized and well-nourished. Make sure that you regularly water it so that the plant will be hydrated often.
- Arugula grows best in cool weather. You can start planting it in your backyard as early as April.
- You can plant your arugula in a container if there is not enough space in your garden or backyard.
- When arugula is used in a recipe, many people think that it is a garnish and put it to the side. Make sure if you use it at home that you specify to your guests what it is so they can enjoy it!.
How can I save money?
- You can save money by planting and growing your own arugula. Just make sure that your location is ideal for this plant. This way, you would be able to save more money. Instead of buying arugula at the supermarket, you can have this plant within your reach and use it for preparing your food anytime you want. Amazon has a variety of seeds for less than $2.
- Check out various sites online selling arugula or visit your local organic market for discounts and coupons so that you can save money on your next purchase of arugula.


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HTC Touch2 (Mega) announced, comes with Windows Mobile 6.5
The long-rumored HTC Mega has just been officially announced by the Taiwan-based handset maker – the same day when Nokia came with some pretty important announcements at Nokia World 2009 (N97 mini, X3 and X6).
The official name of the new smartphone is HTC Touch2. It's the first Windows Mobile 6.5 handset to be officially unveiled by HTC.
Among the known features of HTC Touch2, we must mention: TouchFlo 3D, Microsoft Exchange, Google Maps, "redesigned Internet Explorer", Flash support, and YouTube access. The smartphone will also come with Windows Marketplace for Mobile and Microsoft My Phone.
HTC Touch2 will be available starting October 6 (like many other Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphones). Its price was not unveiled – but it should be around $300.
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Welcome to !
This group is for anyone who cosplays from BLEACH, or who just loves to see all the fun (and crazy) costumes people wear for the sake of a character.
Please only submit cosplay and accessories. Fan Art will be declined!
Deviation Submissions
Please submit your deviations to the proper folder below...
(If it is not it will be declined, you may then try and resubmit it to the correct folder.)
FEATURED: Each member in our cosplay group will be able to submit ONE cosplay to this folder. ONE. That's it. Once it has been submitted and accepted there is no changing which one it is.
CAPTAINS: These are were pictures of the Gotei 13 Captains will be submitted.
More than two captains may be in the picture, it does not have to be a solo picture!
Yoruichi, Aizen etc will only be submitted here if they are in their captain uniforms.
LIEUTENANTS: This is were cosplays of the luitenants will be submitted to.
There can be more than one Lt. in the picture!
SOUL REAPERS: This folder is for all the 3rd seat and lower and un-seated members of the Gotei 13.
No captains or lieutenants here!
This is also the living place of all rukongai souls. Ichigo in his Soul Reaper uniform is to be submitted here.
ARRANCAR: This folder is for the baddies with no hearts.
Please do NOT submit the traitor Gin version here. He is NOT an arrancar. Neither is Orihime in her Hueco Mundo outfit.
VISOREDS: For all those shinigami out there who have obtained hollow masks, that's what this folder is for.
Ichigo with his Visored mask is to be submitted here.
KARAKURA TOWN: People who live in Karakura Town reside in this folder.
Groups of more than two can go here as long as they are all belong in this folder. Ichigo in his human clothing goes here.
ZANPAKUTO SPIRITS: This is where pictures of Zanpakuto Spirit cosplays go, not props and equipment.
TRAITORS: This folder is home to six people (there may be more added later, that of course is up to Tite Kubo and how he decides to write the plot). Aizen, Gin and Tousen in their Hueco Mundo outfits.
Do NOT submit any of the three above in their captain uniforms, as it will be denied. For those go to the captain folder.
And Urahara, Yoruichi and Tessai. Please don't complain to me about how they worked with the Soul Society to 'defeat' Aizen. They are still renegades to the Seireitei and the Gotei 13. Unless as stated above they are in their Seireitei uniforms.
GROUP PICTURES: This folder is now for groups of three or more that cannot all be fit into one category.
Ex: Aizen, Ichigo and Rangiku would go here.
COUPLES: This folder is for pictures of two cosplayers who cannot fit into the same folder. No more, no less.
They do not have to be romantically involved characters to go here.
Ex: Ichigo and Rukia or Szayel and Momo go here.
Chad and Uryu go to Karakura Town.
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Fullbringers In progress.
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The Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head, S.C., is one of the nation's first and most famous golf and family-oriented resorts. If you're a fist-time visitor or a regular, here's a good deal that goes through Sept. 5 (www.seapines.com).
The resort's "Escape Vacation Package" begins at $1,015 for a one-bedroom villa and includes:
• Up to 15% off a weekly home or villa rental
• $100 resort credit redeemable for golf, dining and activities
• Free golf for children 12 and younger on the Ocean Course (with each paid adult round)
• No charge for children 12 and younger on a 90-minute dolphin excursion cruise (with each paid adult)
• One complimentary family portrait session on the beach by the certified professionals at Memory Lane Portraits ($125 value)
• One Eco-Adventure or activity for two people at the resort or Coastal Discovery Museum at Historic our's Honey Horn
The package also features two hours of tennis per day at The Sea Pines Racquet Club; unlimited use of the fitness center; access for two to the Harbour Town Lighthouse; convenient complimentary "pack and pick-up" grocery service at Harris Teeter-Park Plaza; and wireless internet during the stay.
The Sea Pines Resort is home to legendary Harbour Town Golf Links (home of the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage) designed by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, Heron Point by Pete Dye, and the Ocean Course.
In addition to Lowcountry golf, Sea Pines features 23 clay tennis courts, Eco-Adventure, water sports, fine and casual dining, 14 miles of bike and walking trails, horseback riding and five miles of unspoiled beaches. Guests choose from an array of accommodations, including 300 villas, 100 rental homes and the luxurious 60-room Inn at Harbour Town, a Forbes Four-Star boutique hotel and Preferred Hotel Group member.


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Government purchases, or investment, has two components. The first is purchases of goods and services the government uses to provide to the public. The second is investments the government uses to provide infrastructure, such as bridges and highways, and schools.


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Whatever word, title or phrase brought you to this article, welcome. When discussing The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones and Twilight, we will not be talking about the novels. Nor will we be talking about film sequels. We will especially not be getting into the fandom of either of these worlds. I've tangled with the Twihards enough.
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Free Music and Fifteen Minutes of Fame: Clay Walker and ABC TV at Canyons
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If you're one of the dedicated elite, with Alta's snow totals in your computer's dashboard, or you're simply one of thousands of Utahns that enjoy one of the most breathtaking locales in the Wasatch, then book your flight now and join Friends of Alta at their fundraising social Friday, Nov. 11 to help preserve Alta's natural beauty. Read More
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Walk and Shop: Murray's Hottest Shops
During the 1870s, Murray was an industrial center with the region's largest smelters. Today, downtown workers head 15 minutes south to escape the city center noise. Here, neighborhood shops nestled in this hub of Salt Lake County serve a variety of needs for Murray's varied population. Read More
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OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — ARCO/Murray National Construction Co. recently completed the equipment retooling and plant remodel of a Crothall Laundry Services healthcare laundry in Manassas, Va., the design-build firm reports.
The project scope included all demolition and construction necessary for the installation and relocation of new/existing equipment, which included tunnel system dryers, ironers, lint collectors, small-piece folders, blanket folders, and a new overhead monorail system.
ARCO/Murray provided all utility connections to such equipment, including compressed air, gas, steam/condensate return, and water, along with all process equipment ventilation.
All work was scheduled to keep the plant fully operational with minimal shutdowns and delays. The ARCO/Murray team was able to accomplish this through off-hours work and constant communication between all project team members, the firm says.
From ARCO/Murray, Elliot Mata served as project executive and Doug Houser was project manager. PAC Industries provided the equipment. All monorail system fabrication and installation was provided by E-Tech.


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While in Europe, Kanye West arranged a dinner date between Beyonce' Knowles and Kim Kardashian and rightfully so. Since Jay-Z and Kanye are so close it makes since for the ladies in their lives to be friends or at least cordial. If Kim is as smart as I think she is, she will become best girlfriends with Beyonce because every single woman can benefit from having a married friend. Beyonce has a few things to gain by becoming friends with Kim K as well.
Being friends with a married woman gives you a front row view of what married life is like. Depending on how close the two of you are, you're likely to hear about the good and the bad. Although everyone's marriage has different experiences, there are certain marital situations that are pretty universal like money differences and child rearing perspectives.
With both of their beaus being best guy friends, forming an alliance would be beneficial to both ladies because when Jay-Z and Kanye are on the road, the ladies will have each other to go shopping with, go to dinner or complain about how much they miss their guys.
Although Beyonce is a superstar one thing that's missing is that homegirl vibe. Kim doesn't have that homegirl vibe either but her friends do. Kim K is friends with LaLa Anthony who is besties with Beyonce's fellow group member Kelly Rowland. Beyonce may have diehard fans that go really hard for her but what Beyonce lacks is the relatability factor that Kelly oozes. By becoming friends with other women like Kim K and LaLa, Beyonce will solidify herself as being someone that others can relate to which is something that all celebrities can benefit from
I'm a true believer of having a network of girlfriends that you can turn to. As long as you surround yourself with a great group of ladies, it makes navigating through life so much easier.


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This quick meatless chili is full of fiber and delicious enough to please meat-lovers. Reviewer Amerylla says, "I love this recipe. I used tomatoes with chilis and the chili is spicy and yummy. It was deemed edible by the vegetable hater in the house." Pack this meal in a thermos for easy school lunches and camping trips.


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Every now and then, a song comes along that would help a person weather through personal darkness. And in 1994, the Pretenders delivered such a tune.
That tune was "I'll Stand by You", and it was the second single released from the band's sixth album Last of the Independents. Frontwoman Chrissie Hynde wrote the song with songwriting team Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg, who would use a melody from a song by Johann Sebastian Bach. The song became a top twenty hit on the pop and modern rock charts (their first since 1986's "Don't Get Me Wrong"), as well as cracking the top ten in the UK and Australia.
But most of the success of the Pretenders' "I'll Stand by You", was found not as much as chart performance, but as its legacy as an anthem for helping those through dark times, especially through covers from other artists through the following years. One such cover came from Carrie Underwood, who cover the song on the show and album Idol Gives Back, with money from sales and downloads donated to charities helping underprivileged children.
Other versions also include those from Patti LaBelle, Shakira, and Amber Riley (during the tribute episode of the late Cory Monteith). The Pretenders' version was even used to bring light to a cause as well, as it has been used for the UK's National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).


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For the first time since the founding of Shelter Me Inc in 2007, our animal rescue organization has provided assistance to more dogs than cats. So far this year, we have subsidized the spay & neuter of 40 pitbulls and the rescue of 13 cats.
The pitbull numbers reflect the results of a $50 spay/neuter program we launched in the Brockton area back in October 2012. The Brockton Enterprise covered the program and helped us get the word out. We got about 10 calls right away and after the first couple weeks, the calls tapered off, but they never stopped coming. Every single week of this past year, we have received at least one call, sometimes more, but never less than one from someone who can't afford to fix their pitbull at the full veterinary price which can run between $300 and $600.
We have gotten calls from pitbull owners in Easton, Fall River, Framingham, Hingham, Holbrook, Hudson, Lakeville, Middleboro, Raynam, Taunton and West Bridgewater. We're focusing on the South Shore towns in Massachusetts because pitbulls have flooded shelters in these areas. We are fortunate to partner with Animal Rescue League of Boston, which parks their Spay Waggin' in Brockton and provides low-cost spay & neuter (normally $150 per dog) that we subsidize at $100 per dog. So, the owner only has to pay the Waggin' $50.
We ask the pitbull owners to send us a picture of their dogs and we put together a slideshow to share with you. These are great looking dogs and wonderful pictures but our favorite is definitely the photo of the pitbull who adopted the baby bunnies. If you live in the South Shore and would like to get your pitbull fixed for $50, you can apply to the Shelter Me Inc program by calling 617-549-8523.


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