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Depending on your tradition of Paganism, Imbolc might be happening right as I type this out or it might be tomorrow or even the next day, but if you want to honor this time of the year with community it isn't too late to find a public gathering.
This is the time of the year when we in Northern California start to see the signs of Spring. Of course, this year with the severe drought the normal signs seem to be experiencing their own confusion. But the Wheel of the Year keeps turning, drought or not!
No matter how you celebrate Imbolc, Candlemas, or Brigid perhaps one of these Pagan gatherings can help you to find your own way through the last bit of darkness.
San Francisco Reclaiming Brigid Ritual
Saturday, February 1st, doors open at 7pm
2050 Bryan St at Inner Mission SF
Sliding scale of $11 - $33
More information: www.reclaiming.org
CAYA Festival of Prophecy and Initiation
Saturday, February 2nd, doors open at 7pm.
1300 Grand St. Alameda
Donation of $10
More information: www.cayacoven.org
North Bay Reclaiming Brigid Ritual
Sunday, February 2nd, doors open at 3:30pm
6000 Highway 12, Sebastopol at The Grange Hall
Sliding scale of $7 - $21
More information: www.northbayreclaiming.org
Fun Druid Imbolc Ritual
Sunday, February 2nd at 5pm.
35200 Paseo Parkway, Fremont
Donation of $2
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Rich Tax Dodgers Hiding Billions in Foreign Tax Havens
RICH TAX DODGERS HIDING BILLIONS IN FOREIGN TAX HAVENS – According to HM Inland Revenue there are literally hundreds of super-wealthy Britons hiding billions of pounds in offshore accounts in order to avoid taxation.
A number of international 'spy' agencies have uncovered huge amounts of data that lists the assets of the super-rich and how they, and their financial advisors, have managed to circumnavigate the tax system in order to avoid paying their fair share of tax to the British Government.
It is no secret that a number of 'tax havens' exist around the world, including Singapore, the Cayman Islands, the Seychelles and even the British Virgin Islands.
The issue of 'tax avoidance' is a subject that continues to raise its ugly head and yet the UK, like other Western countries has a Government so incompetent that they have to draft in outside experts to advise and create tax laws. Now you might be thinking this is nothing like being incompetent as it should be the experts who advise the Government.
Yes I will submit that experts are what is needed however these experts should be employed by Government and not from outside firms, such as KPMG, who not only help create the legislation and rules for taxation but then use this knowledge to help their clients to continue in the avoidance of paying tax.
Outrage Over Google Tax Avoidance in the UK
Foreign IT Companies Avoiding their Tax Liabilities in the UK
It's akin to letting the fox guard the hen house and yet tax is such a complex issue that Government Ministers are often woefully under qualified to determine if the advice given is in fact the right advice.
With this investigation more HM Revenue & Customs have, according to sources, identified and sent warning letters to over 100 individuals. It is hoped that this investigation will now force high net worth individuals to pay their due taxes; which will also involved some hefty fines.
"The message is simple: if you evade tax we're coming after you. This data is another weapon in HMRC's arsenal." George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer
This all may seem like a wise and tough stance to take and most would agree that everyone should pay their fair share in tax, however yet again the Government fails as it openly admits that it is not exactly sure what sums are at stake; but went on the cover these tracks by announcing that some £3 billion could be raised from those who hid money in Liechtenstein.
As George Osborne gave his statement that 'he was shocked by the extent to which the wealthy were exploiting tax loopholes' this left me more than a little stunned that he obviously wasn't aware of the scope of the problem. As keeper of the UK's financial budgets you might have thought that George Osborne would have a finger on the pulse… apparently not.
Cast your mind back to last year's debacle over Jimmy Carr, a well know comedian and TV personality, where he, and thousands like him, used a number of tax loopholes which resulted in the payment of less than 1% tax.
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Facebook Not Only Avoids Paying Tax It Will Get a Refund
I certainly remember at the time how the British public was outraged at Jimmy Carr's actions in avoiding tax payments and yet the stark realization was that Jimmy Carr, along with all the others was not at fault; but that's not how the Government wanted to paint it. The Government set into motion a witch-hunt and vilified people like Jimmy Carr condemning him as a 'Tax Dodger' and little more than a thief in the night.
The truth is that the blame lay squarely, for anyone with their eyes open, on the Government for failing to provide the public with an adequate service and for creating tax laws with so many loopholes it made the legislation look like Aunt Matilda's cake doily.
Tax Avoidance in the UK
In my view Jimmy Carr made a fatal error; he apologized to the public saying it was an 'error of judgment'. What he should have said was; 'when you have morons being duped by outside tax experts who are gaming these system on behalf of their clients, what do you expect.'
A well oiled machine will run smoothly with all parts working as they should in order to produce an end product. Unfortunately when it comes to Government, its tax system and the creation of tax laws this is akin to a machine being held together with sticky tape and half the guts missing.
I am sure that there are many people who feel the rich have too much and that they should be heavily taxed, unfortunately taxing the rich in such as way, as I have pointed out in a number of articles, is complete and utter folly.
Rich people make money through a series of wise investments; whether in business or through other types of investment. In turn these people create employment where taxes can be paid; in essence it is the rich who make wheels of commerce and industry turn, not a government.
Should We Tax the Rich More?
A Better System Through Free Enterprise
One of the principle reasons the rich avoid paying tax is because they know that their hard earned cash will simply be wasted by those in power who simply don't have a clue how to run an economy for the greater good of society.
I honestly do not think anyone would mind paying tax into a system that benefits society but when the money raised is squandered on Foreign Aid and the propping up of other ineffectual EU member Governments is it little wonder why these people do not want to support such a system?
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I probably should have sent this out a few days ago but DolfansNYC is
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If any of the people on your forums are talking about going to the
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Spicy Chicken Sandwich & waffle fries. Photo: Jade Clark
Rolling out June 7th at over 1400 locations nation-wide, is Chick-Fil-A's first new sandwich since the Char-grilled Chicken in 1989. For this event, the company launched an elaborate campaign, beginning with an invitation-only tasting. Chick-Fil-A fans signed up at GetSpicyChicken.com, then received an email invite to try the new sandwich for free.
Invitees in Grand Prairie, TX, got their chances this week. Operator,
Robin Harris, greeted patrons at her Carrier Towne Crossing store (3970 S. Carrier Pkwy), Tuesday evening, June 1, for Family Night. As chicken-eaters brought in their invitations, she directed them to the register set up for them. An employee, costumed as a fire-fighting Holstein, posed for pictures and helped children participate in a game of bingo. On Family Night, this location is always crowded, but never unruly. Despite the potential havoc, employees are cheerful, and helpful. There is rarely a wait, and staff members make their way to each of the tables, ensuring meal satisfaction, and drink cup fullness.
Beginning this Tuesday (6/7/2010), the Spicy Chicken Sandwich will be sold in both regular and deluxe versions, with the same toppings you're used to, except for one: The deluxe will have pepperjack cheese. By now you're probably asking, "But how does it taste?" John Kessler of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution gave his review of the sandwich, on his blog, a few days ago. Mr. Kessler says that what impressed him, "is not how spicy it is, but the kind of round spice it presents — one that doesn't hit you at first but then blooms, peaks and leaves a brief sting." He also says he's been told the spicy chicken will soon make its way into the chicken wrap, and breakfast sandwich line-ups.
Spicy chicken is nothing new. Wendy's and Jack in the Box have been doing it forever. So, what's so unique about this? Why more hoopla than Taco Bell puts on for a new menu item? For
Chick-Fil-A, one special part must be that they have been testing and tweaking the recipe for 6 years. Now that they've got it just right, they're anxious to show off their creation. For the fans, who have reportedly been clamoring for this a long time, it's unique because it's Chick-Fil-A. They can get a "spicychickensandwich" anywhere. Chick-Fil-A chicken is a cut above the rest, and the customers know it; just as Californians know that In-N-Out is a cut above other fast-food burger joints.


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A deal to create a single entertainment giant is rejected as the owner of the HBO and Warner Bros brands wants to go it alone.
17:00, UK, Wednesday 16 July 2014
Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox has confirmed rival Time Warner has rejected an $80bn (£47bn) offer to combine the two global entertainment giants.
Details of the bid emerged on Wednesday, a month after the offer was turned down.
21st Century Fox, which has a 39% stake in Sky News owner BSkyB, said: "21st Century Fox can confirm that we made a formal proposal to Time Warner last month to combine the two companies.
"The Time Warner Board of Directors declined to pursue our proposal.
"We are not currently in any discussions with Time Warner."
A report in the New York Times, which prompted both companies to acknowledge the talks, cited anonymous sources who suggested 21st Century Fox would have sold Time Warner's CNN news channel as part of a deal.
The move, the paper said, would have been to avoid competition concerns because Fox News competes directly with the news network.
Confirmation of the approach sent Time Warner shares 16% higher on opening while its rival's fell slightly.
In its statement, Time Warner added it had no interest in any further engagement but Sky's business presenter Ian King suggested that would not prevent shareholders urging the two sides to get together.
Time Warner said: "The Time Warner board, after consultation with its financial and legal advisors, determined that it was not in the best interests of Time Warner or its stockholders to accept the proposal or to pursue any discussions with 21st Century Fox.
"The board is confident that continuing to execute its strategic plan will create significantly more value for the company and its stockholders and is superior to any proposal that Twenty-First Century Fox is in a position to offer."
The New York company's holdings include the cable movie channel HBO and Warner Bros studios, which produced the Harry Potter movies.
Its rival has the Twentieth Century Fox film and television studios in its global stable alongside a wealth of TV channels and networks.
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Last week's massive hailstorm did an estimated $500,000 in damage to First Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Abilene.
Pastor Cliff Stewart said the storm was worse than the 2011 Easter storm.
On Saturday, when the church's Helping Hand Committee gathered to help with the storm cleanup, Stewart said the effort was being made so that "it'll look good for Sunday."
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The summary below is from the full report titled "Natural History of Valvular Regurgitation 1 Year after Discontinuation of Dexfenfluramine Therapy. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial." It is in the 20 February 2001 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine(volume 134, pages 267-273). The authors are NJ Weissman, JA Panza, JF Tighe Jr., and JT Gwynne.
Dexfenfluramine and fenfluramine are drugs that limit hunger. These drugs were often combined with another drug called phentermine, a combination known as "fen-phen." In 1997, researchers reported that some patients who had taken fen-phen for weight loss had developed leaks in the valves that control the flow of blood through the heart, a condition known as valvular regurgitation. On the basis of this report, dexfenfluramine and fenfluramine were taken off the market. It is not known, however, whether valve abnormalities change after patients stop taking the drugs.
To find out whether dexfenfluramine-associated valve abnormalities change 1 year after patients stop taking the drug.
This study included 1095 overweight patients who had been in an earlier study that compared the effects of two types of dexfenfluramine (regular and slow-release) with a placebo for weight loss. The placebo looked like dexfenfluramine but contained no active ingredient.
Patients had echocardiography soon after stopping dexfenfluramine or placebo, and again 1 year later. Echocardiography is a test that uses sound waves to make pictures of the heart; it is an excellent way to look at heart valves. In each patient's echocardiogram, the researchers determined whether regurgitation was present and, if so, how bad it was. Next, they determined whether regurgitation improved, worsened, or stayed the same between each patient's first and second echocardiograms.
Patients had taken dexfenfluramine or placebo in the original study for an average of about 2.5 months. Of 1095 patients in the study, 914 had two echocardiograms. As expected, valve regurgitation was more common on the first echocardiogram of study patients than among patients who had taken placebo. Between the first and second echocardiogram, however, regurgitation in one particular valve (the aortic valve) improved more in the patients who had been taking dexfenfluramine than in those who had been taking placebo. Regurgitation did not change differently over time in any of the other heart valves in dexfenfluramine recipients compared with placebo recipients.
This study included patients who had been taking dexfenfluramine for a relatively short time, and it did not include patients who had taken the fen-phen combination. In addition, patients did not have echocardiography before they started taking the drugs, so some valve abnormalities could have existed before the patients took dexfenfluramine.
Heart valve abnormalities associated with the weight-loss drug dexfenfluramine do not worsen, and some abnormalities may improve, after patients stop taking the drug.
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Vh1 has announced that they will pay homage to the late great singer Whitney Houston at this year's VH1 Divas show.
VH1 will pay tribute to Whitney Houston for its next installment of "VH1 Divas," Billboard has learned. The network will tape the performance in Los Angeles in December, with Houston's longtime musical director Rickey Minor on board as executive producer. No artists have been confirmed for the tribute to Houston, a three-time performer on "Divas" in 1999, 2002 and 2003.
The tribute has already received the blessing of Houston's family and her label partners at Sony. "We all felt that if any show could pay tribute to Whitney's music, it would be 'Divas,'" VH1 president Tom Calderone tells Billboard. "December felt like enough time where it wouldn't be sad anymore, you'd want to celebrate her music."
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Chief Keef's cousin, rapper Big Glo, was murdered in Chicago on Wednesday night and the 19-year-old plans plan to release some of his unheard music.
Big Glo, also known as Blood Money, was a part of Keef's Glory Boyz Entertainment crew and had recently inked a deal with Interscope Records. He was gunned down in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, just weeks after being featured on the new single "F–k Rehab."
I can get killed if I'm lien I seen Blood He Was Dead With A Smile on His face!
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Keef took to Twitter to announce that he'd be dropping some of his cousin's new music, and he also shared that the 33-year-old, born Mario Hess, was still smiling when he died.
"Finna Drop my Cousin Blood Money Song – Believe Ina Glo," he tweeted on Thursday, adding, "I can get killed if I'm lien I seen Blood He Was Dead With A Smile on His face!"
Big Glo's manager told the Chicago Tribune that he had hoped to get the rapper out of the streets before tragedy struck. His deal with Interscope Records was supposed to be the key.
"They gave him some money up front. It was a good chance for him to get himself out the hood," Renaldo Reuben Hess said. "I basically had an intuition…just telling him he really needs to move out of Chicago. He was trying to get the rest of this money and stay off the streets."


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BLOOD NATION – The White Vampire.
I have to begin with full disclosure. I know the author of this book very well. In fact, I AM the author. That being said, I won't heap on mounds of praise but, instead, attempt to paint you a true picture of what this novel is about and reveal a bit of my history.
Local Denver Author, Ed Hickok, does not fill his pages with your typical vampire tale. In BLOOD NATION – The White Vampire black shadows do not stalk the unwary, because when these vampires thirst, they turn to their master, their god, The Angel of Destruction, Victor Abaddon. He arranges their feedings. Victor regulates and rules. He is quick to offend and quicker to punish. He demands only one simple thing of his blood nation – that all view him with awe.
When Marrock and his girlfriend, Jewel, are captured by the undead, the vampire god chooses her to be his queen and forces Marrock to entertain the vampire masses by fighting with a sword in the arena. But Marrock does not surrender his love easily. Using secrets his parents hid long ago in the dark caverns below Castle Shadowcrest, Marrock attempts to start an uprising, unite the living, and topple the dark lord who rules.
But the god is hungry, and Jewel has little time.
Hickok began his writing career while living in Sweden. He wrote, produced, and hosted television programming, several of his shows airing nationally. One program aired two times a day, every day, for ten years on Swedish national cable. Upon moving to Colorado, he joined The Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and Pikes Peak Writers.
"Joining a critique group in Denver," Hickok says, "was one of the best choices for my career that I could make. I learned the craft, learned to take criticism, and learned to analytically appraise my pages. An author needs to throw out the ego."
What's Hickok's best advice for new authors? "You've probably heard something like this before, but it's true. Read. Read more. Write. Re-write. Don't give up. Don't quit your day job. Buy a dog who'll love you even if you're poor. Keep writing."
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Half of Unilever's factories sent no waste to landfill in 2012, the company has announced.
Unilever, which manages over 250 factories around the world, set them the goal in its Sustainable Living Plan the previous year. Tony Dunnage, Unilever's eco-efficiency manager said: "This is a great example of how we are putting our sustainability strategy into action, by decoupling the growth of our business from its environmental impact."
He said that making their factories more environmentally responsible releases money to invest in the business. "Having over 130 sites not sending waste to landfill equates to a cost saving of almost €70m, all achieved without the need for capital expenditure."
The global target was reached at the same time as the company posted annual sales of €51bn, an increase of €11bn since Unilever set itself an aim of doubling the size of its business whilst reducing its environmental impact and increasing its positive social impact.
Unilever has already reached the milestone of 100% of sites sending zero waste to landfill in 18 countries. This, it says, is equivalent to removing more than one million household bins of waste every year.
It announced in 2011 that it had achieved a target of zero waste to landfill in the UK. In this case, the achievement was accomplished using an agreement with its waste supplier Veolia to ensure that over 97% of its waste is recycled, with the remaining 3% being incinerated for energy recovery.
The main factor in the achievement, rather than recycling, is the elimination of waste in the first place. Any waste then generated is reused, recycled or recovered.
The company feels that its success warrants bringing forward by five years a commitment to send the same amount of waste for disposal in 2020 as it did in 2008, despite producing significantly more.
Unilever is copying best practices from all over the world, actively engaging its supply chain network, to create more environmentally responsible factories.
Its strategies include a 'design once and deploy everywhere' approach, under which every new factory will produce 50% less waste than five years previously and will send no non-hazardous waste to landfill by design.
Sometimes, this is not possible. For example, in Russia Unilever collects a few tonnes of perforated outer-tea bags annually and this is sold in pet shops as animal bedding, used for wallpaper, etc., and in Hefei. China, Unilever reduced plastic wrapping on boxes on pallets by replacing it with reusable elastic fabrics.
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Calgary's Frivolous Fools Performance take their audience on an eventful historical journey aboard a musical ship.
The epic is a well-told tale of a woman who dresses like a boy among the crew of Henry Hudson's doomed expedition to find the Northwest Passage in 1610, but the real discovery is this adventuresome troupe and its visual and aural ingenuity. The entire quarterdeck Hudson's ship is made up of found objects — other people's garbage — which then double as musical instruments built into the set. The three-member cast enhance their storytelling with an evocative soundscape. Through unobtrusive tapping, bowing and blowing, we hear the workings of the ship, the calls of whales and crunch of stepped-upon snow.
Geneviere Pare plays the beardless boy Andrew with requisite pluck and shares the playwriting credit with Ian McFarlane, who serves as a seaman/poet and love interest. Come aboard for a memorable trip.
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Stein Mart's 122 hour sale is Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is the sale you've been hoping for to find the best possible prices on spring and summer apparel and accessories to brighten your wardrobe.
Shop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and use Stein Mart's coupon to take $10 off your purchase of $30 or more. Save all, day with coupons for 50% off your entire purchase of Blue Slash clearance and 40% off your entire purchase of Red Dot clearance.
Featured is 40% off ladies' career separates. For a fresh spring look, pair a beige print faux wrap top with creamy mocha ankle pants. The top has a graceful, soft neckline that's both flattering and easy to wear and the waistline is defined by the wrap style. Add two of three slim dark brown bangles and brown dress sandals for a look that's as versatile as you are.
Also featured are Rafaella Studio ¾ sleeve knit tops in an array of solids, prints and florals for $12.98, and Big Buddha pashimas for only $7.98. Use bright pashimas as scarves, stoles or wraps with all your favorite summer sleeveless tops and dresses. Add pops of color to your spring looks with chic prints, bright stripes and trendy polka dots.
Two of the best Saturday deals at Stein Mart are $10 off ladies' jeweled thong sandals and $10 off men's designer denim. You'll want to make the most of these sales to choose your styles and colors for spring and summer.
More Saturday sales and specials include:
- 50% off ladies' Boutique separates
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- 50% off ladies' Famous Maker career collections
- 50% off petite and women's sportswear
- 50% off misses' dresses
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- 25% off Famous Maker handbags
- 20% off ladies' spring shoes and sandals
- 30-50% off men's long sleeve knit shirts
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To see Stein Mart's complete selection of Saturday sales or to place an order online, visit Stein Mart's website.
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When sexy lingerie pictures of Jennette McCurdy were leaked on the internet, it surely made the day for millions of men around the world. However, the incident has caused nothing but problems for the Nickelodeon star, and her tempter it starting to flare. According to an April 10 story by Hollywood Life, Jennette McCurdy released a new video on Youtube that may be a thinly veiled attack at Andre Drummond.
Jennette McCurdy has insinuated that Andre Drummond was responsible for leaking the images, and has held an understandable grudge towards her former beau ever since. Her latest Youtube video may be her latest attempt to deal with the traumatic incident.
The video features Jennette McCurdy singing a song called, "I Forget". In the musical rendition, the "Sam & Cat" star seems to be singing a lovely song about a "imperfectly perfect" partner. Many of the lyrics describe her wanting a superhero with a cape or a firefighter. While it is not uncommon for people to want an heroic partner, there are some negative lyrics that seem to target her former flame, Andre Drummond.
Despite the controversy surround her, Jennette McCurdy has found time to enjoy a relaxing day with her friend, Victoria Justice. The two Nickelodeon stars were spotted by The Daily Mail at a farmer's market. While it is not clear what Jennette and Victoria were discussing, it is likely that her lingerie scandal and uncertainty surrounding her current series, "Sam & Cat", came up. Regardless, it is good to see that her friends are supporting her during this difficult time.
Do you think that Jennette McCurdy crossed the line with her "I Forget" song? While there is no direct evidence tying Andre Drummond to the leak, most suspect that the bitter ex-lover played some role in the scandal. Do you believe there is any truth to this rumor?
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Ellie Cute Little Lamp Very Unique Design, Romantic Lighting, My only complaint is that its not sturdy/even August 28, 2011
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Departing Lajes inbound Red Flag 15-1!
Lining up at runway 33 to Cancun as TOM174 after a medical emergency landing.
What a beautiful fighter jet!!
RCH358 parked at taxiway Juliet. Supporting five EA-6 Prowlers.
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Always a great sight here! Linning up runway 15 for departure
This baby's gonna be missed! For the beauty and for the sound!
Great visit here at lajes!
New entry on Jetphotos.net database! This one came with 4 more "friends" in a great sunny day!
Nice surprise here at lajes! :)
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I've ignored Visual Studio bookmarks until today. I've now learned that I can not just mark places in code, but name those bookmarks, and even group them into folders. I could potentially create a group for an issue I'm working on, and another group for a separate issue, and easily switch back and forth between what I'm working on.
You can even disable all bookmarks! But there's no option to disable an individual bookmark. Not in the bookmarks view. Not in the context menu. Not in the edit menu.
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Philco in Canada
Philco established a Canadian subsidiary, Philco Products, Ltd., in late 1930, building a factory in Toronto, Ontario to serve the Canadian market. For several years, most of Philco Products Ltd.'s radio were identical to their USA counterparts, carrying similar model numbers with a "3" prefix to denote Canadian manufacture.
By June 1938, the radios produced in Canada began to look very different from USA Philcos. The company also adopted its own model numbering scheme, which results in confusion today among radio collectors, since many later Canadian Philcos used the same model numbers as older USA Philco sets.
A Set Index for Canadian Philcos
I have prepared an index of all Philco models sold in Canada between 1928 and 1947. This index is similar to that found in the Philco book, but has been revised to include many more known equivalents to 1939, 1940, and 1941 USA models as well as including 1946 and 1947 Canadian models for the first time.
View the Philco Radio Set Index for Canadian models, 1928-1947.
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- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar and cinnamon. Add bread cubes; toss to coat. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; toss to coat.
- Place half of bread mixture in four 8-oz. ramekins. Layer with blueberry mixture and remaining bread mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and heated through. Yield: 4 servings.
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Senior appointment for Exova Toulouse
Alexandre Gautheron joins the French laboratory as project engineer, and takes charge of managing activities for a number of key Exova clients including Airbus and Safran.
The experienced engineer joins from a role working on behalf of Alten Aerosopace as a sub-contractor for project and programme management in the Airbus research and technology department, also in Toulouse. In this position, Alexandre worked as project management officer supporting the head of overall aircraft design and research.
Alexandre also spent time as an apprentice engineer in mechanical testing and materials for the corporate research centre for EADS, now EADS Innovation Works. He holds degrees in engineering, and physics and metallography.
Pascal Escola, general manager at Exova Toulouse, said: "Exova has made significant investment in its aerospace division in recent months and we continue to invest in our staff.
"Alexandre has a great background and we believe his appointment will benefit the customers we work for in the region."
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Teens pose with members of the Army and Marines while a representative from Mercy College answers questions about his school as the Teen Library on Beach 20 Street hosted a college fair last week. The effort was put together by all the libraries on the peninsula. Some of the other colleges that attended were the City University of New York, the College at Brockport and Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology.
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June 4, 2007
TEMPE, Ariz. - The Sun Devils will host a Super Regional against Ole Miss beginning Saturday, June 9 at Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark. Game times, set by the NCAA and ESPN, will be 6 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. for Sunday and Monday. ESPNU will televise the game Saturday night, with ESPN2 covering the other two games.The Super Regional format is a best-of-three, with the winner advancing to the College World Series in Omaha.


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Seattle Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney MICHAEL KOLKER has provided experienced legal counsel for more than 20 years to those who have been charged with serious felonies, or injured as a result of the negligence of another. He has successfully represented victims of sex abuse, therapy abuse, medical malpractice, and those denied their civil rights.
Many of his high-profile cases have headlined in local, regional and national news. Kolker has gained a reputation among the public and his peers as a staunch protector of his clients' rights.
If you have been accused of murder, assault, rape, domestic violence, felony drug charges, DUI, burglary or theft, contact Defense Attorney Michael Kolker.


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Kristie wrote, "Hey Outblush! I've been following you guys for at least 3 years now and you guys always have the best cutesy/awesome/pretty things a girl could ever want! I need your help in picking a pretty dress to wear to my roommate's bridal shower in April! It's going to be at the Biltmore Hotel in L.A., so imagine formal, mad men-esque decor.. I don't want to wear something too casual, is there anything you guys can recommend that would be elegant but not too formal, but would still fit in the atmosphere? My dress size is a 4. My max budget would be $150, but I'm willing to go to $200 if I'm in love with the dress ;)"
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The home security industry is a multi-million dollar a year business that has grown year after year despite economic conditions affecting other businesses. Industry experts predict double digit growth over the next decade as services expand to include energy management and video products.
ADT is the world leader in the security industry and Safe Streets is one of the nation's oldest, most respected ADT Authorized Dealers. With operations in twenty-six states throughout the Eastern United States and over 50,000 installations annually, Safe Streets provides the stability, the leadership and the opportunity for those individuals interested in making a difference.
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TNF™ Apex soft shell fabrics are a signature material, researched and developed exclusively by The North Face®. TNF™ Apex offers the dynamic duo of a tightly woven abrasion-phobic face for protection, and a soft-brushed interior for performance and comfort. Built to stretch for comfort and mobility, TNF™ Apex is also treated with our Durable Water Resistant (DWR) finish to achieve the ideal balance between weather resistance and breathability.
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Exclusive to The North Face®, WindWall® is a fleece fabric that retains the comfort, flexibility and breathability of traditional fleece while eliminating wind chill. Traditional fleece tests at 200 CFM, a relatively porous rating compared to WindWall®, which rates between 10 and 40 CFM. WindWall® utilizes a unique fabric-bonding process that cuts 80 to 95 percent of wind, keeping the outdoor athlete warm while allowing enough airflow to ensure a dry and comfortable fit. WindWall® has proven a trusted year-round technology, as it shines as either a layering fabric or as a standalone outerwear in milder conditions.
WindWall® 1 fabric features a mesh liner and utilizes a unique fabric-bonding process that allows a limited degree of external air permeability.
- Wind-resistant fleece with mesh liner
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TKA Superstretch features a supple, four-way-stretch fabric that delivers exceptional breathability and comfort. The soft, brushed inner surface aids in the fabric's moisture control and prevents chaffing, while the polyester and spandex construction contributes to a conforming, supportive fit. TKA Superstretch is ideal as a layering piece in cool-to-cold conditions or may be worn by itself as an aerobic outer layer.


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Debit Cards
Get the most from your D.L. Evans Bank Visa® Debit Card. With this convenient card in your pocket, you are ready to go anywhere. Not only can you make purchases worldwide, but you can also withdraw money out of your accounts at ATMs and get cash back at merchants' point-of-sale terminals. It is safer than carrying cash and faster than writing checks.
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In today's world it's inconvenient to be without your Debit Card for even a day. That's why we offer instant issue Debit Cards at all of our D.L. Evans Bank branches. Just walk in, open an account or request a new Debit Card, and walk out with a new Debit Card in-hand…instantly! No more waiting to receive a card in the mail; no more inconvenience having to carry cash or checks until a replacement or new Debit Card is received.
• Receive a Debit Card the day you open a new account.
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Some fees and conditions may apply. Instant Issue only applies to in-office visits.
D.L. Evans Bank does not mail Instant Issue Debit Cards, nor do we prepare them in advance of the customer's in-office visit.
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What is a D.L. Evans Bank debit card?
It's a card that gives you all the benefits of an ATM card, plus this added bonus: You can use it to make purchases anywhere Visa® is accepted. Just present your D.L. Evans Bank Visa® debit card, sign the receipt, and the purchase amount will be deducted from your checking account.
How can my D.L. Evans Bank debit card help me handle my banking needs?
Your D.L. Evans Bank debit card gives you 24-hour banking convenience. Simply use your card to make deposits or withdrawals, check balances, or transfer funds between accounts at D.L. Evans Bank.
Can I use my D.L. Evans Bank debit card for purchases without paying interest charges?
Yes. Since the money for your purchases comes directly from your checking account, there are no interest charges.
How is my D.L. Evans Bank debit card different from a credit card?
Your D.L. Evans Bank debit card is not a credit card, so you don't pay finance charges. Each purchase amount is deducted from your checking account and the details are on your monthly statement.
Are there any monthly or annual fees for my D.L. Evans Bank debit card?
No, there are no monthly or annual fees for the D.L. Evans Bank debit card.
What other benefits will I enjoy?
Your D.L. Evans Bank debit card can get you out of checkout lines fast because you won't have to wait for check approvals. Every purchase will be listed on your monthly checking account statement, which can simplify your record keeping.
Where can I make purchases?
Your D.L. Evans Bank debit card can be used to make purchases at millions of places that accept Visa® – including restaurants, department stores, doctors' offices, airlines and hotels, grocery stores, gas station, and more.
What is a Personal Identification Number (PIN)?
A PIN is the numeric code you enter to enable a transaction at an ATM or point-of-sale terminal. Safeguard your PIN by memorizing it and not disclosing it to anyone. Do not write your PIN number on a piece of paper in your wallet where you carry your card.
When I make a purchase, do I have to give the merchant personal information regarding my PIN or checking account balance?
No. You do not need to divulge any personal banking information such as your PIN or checking account balance and they cannot be accessed by merchants.
Is it safe?
Absolutely! Use your D.L. Evans Bank debit card to pay for purchases and shop with confidence knowing that D.L. Evans Bank protects your account and Visa®'s Zero Liability protection covers you for unauthorized purchases on signature transactions… and carrying your card is much safer than carrying a lot of cash or checks.
How do I keep track of my purchases?
All transactions made with your D.L. Evans Bank debit card are listed on your monthly account statement. Each transaction shows the merchant name, the date of the purchase and the amount spent – so the more you use your card for everyday purchases; the easier it can be to track expenses and manage your budget. Go to our website at www.dlevans.com to monitor your activity with online banking.
How long does it take for purchases to be posted to my account?
The vast majority of purchases made at retail locations will post to your account within a day or two. Other transactions done for car rentals, hotel reservations and pay-at-the pump transactions may not post for several days. Use online banking to monitor your account. It's fast and easy!
What happens when I need to return merchandise?
It's the same as returning merchandise purchased with a credit card or check. Be sure to save your receipt in case you need to return an item. Returns are made directly with the merchant. The merchant will simply credit your checking account with the amount of the return.
What do I do if I find an erroneous charge on my account?
Please contact your local D.L. Evans Bank branch for assistance.
Why would I want to do a PIN transaction?
If you find that you need some cash it's easy to get "cash back" at the point-of-sale. It's quick and easy and you don't need to waste time locating an ATM. At the point-of-sale terminal, just swipe your card, select "debit" on the PIN pad and enter your 4-digit PIN. You will be prompted for "cash back". Select the cash back amount. The merchant will give you a receipt and the cash.
Can I get cash back with my purchases?
Yes, this is a convenient way to withdraw cash from your checking account when shopping, with no need to make a special trip to the ATM. Simply inquire if you can get cash back before the cashier calculates your purchase total. Merchants will be happy to honor your request where the service is available. A PIN is required to get cash back.
Can I use my D.L .Evans Bank Visa® debit card to set up automatic bill payments?
Yes. From Internet and phone charges to health club dues and insurance premiums, more and more service providers are offering the convenience of automatic bill payments using your DL Evans Bank Visa® debit card. It ensures that your recurring bills are paid on time without the hassles of writing checks every month. And there are no interest charges since your payments are automatically deducted from your checking account. The preauthorized amount can be fixed, like a magazine subscription, or it can fluctuate, like your utility bills – it depends on the terms you set with the service provider. To set up automatic bill payments, simply contact providers that send you bills on a regular basis and ask if they can bill your DL Evans Bank Visa® debit card instead.
What should I do if my D.L. Evans Bank Visa® debit card becomes lost or stolen?
Call during business hours 1-800-472-3272 to report a lost or stolen card and after business hours 1-888-833-3455.


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Hi, does anyone have a current recommendation for a really-good-to-excellent MD for meds, and separately a therapist? Seeking very smart, experienced, compassionate, really know their stuff (but not on retirement's door), likely prefer a female therapist but that isn't set in stone. Depression, PTSD experienced. Will very much appreciate any recommendations (as well as ''skip this one''s). Thank you very much. Need kaiser MH recs
Can anyone give me a recent recommendation for a psychiatrist that is good with pregnancy, it is about the topic of antidepressants during pregnancy. Thank you. Hopeful
An adult person I know is on the verge of suicide. He just got coverage by Kaiser; does anyone know of a really good psychiatrist in Kaiser Richmond or Oakland? This person is reluctant to try therapy because he has tried several time in past and didn't help, including meds, however, may be able to get them to try again. Looking for a therapist who will not just prescribe pills but get to the root of the problem, hopefully. Thanks for ANY suggestions. Extremeley Concerned
As for psychiatrists, I highly recommend Dr. Anne Menahemy. She's so much more than a drug prescriber! She actually listens. She is warm, thoughtful, conscientious and really goes out of her way to help her patients. She is not quick to prescribe medicine. She will tell all the pros and cons of a medication if she really thinks it could help.
I also wanted to recommend the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). I can't say enough about this amazing program. It meets for three hours, three days a week and your friend will have a whole team of caring therapists to work with him through this hard time. I realize a group setting might be too much at first... but that high level of attention, through one-on-one visits, group therapy and an educational approach saved my life.
The psych department at Kaiser Richmond also has great education programs too. (not health ed - those are different)
You are good to ask about this for your friend's sake. I wouldn't be here if a similar friend hadn't helped me make that first appointment. anon
I was seriously clinically depressed & suicidal when I first saw her & she got me out of that quite quickly. The lower grade chronic depression and mood instability I have is much trickier to treat & we're still working on that. My particular genetic (& permanent, I'll be on meds for the rest of my life) mood disorder is known to be difficult to treat & mine has proved to be especially difficult. She's the first doc who's ever said to me ''I can get you through this & out the other side'', & based on my experience so far, I believe her.
She's difficult to get in to see, she's one of the docs to whom difficult cases are referred, & she's been out on an extended emergency leave for several weeks so is probably going to be especially backed up when she returns to work next weeek. I had to pretty much insist on her & then wait 6-8 (I don't remember exactly) for a first appointment. If your friend can get an appointment with her & IF he can hold on for a few weeks, I highly recommend her.
If he can get an appt with Jeanne but is so seriously suicidal that he can't safely wait a few weeks, then he might try to get in to see Dr. Adam Travis at Kaiser Union City while he's waiting for Jeanne. I don't know if they'd let him make appts with two different doctors at the same time at Oakland (each Kaiser has its own set of protocols), but I'm pretty sure that he can make one there & one at a different facility (don't ask, just try to do it- I have).
Adam is a lovely person & a very competent psychiatrist, not as experienced or creative as Jeanne is, & when I got in serious difficulty I needed more help than he was able to give. But like I said, my case is especially difficult. He won't be offended if your friend wants to use him as a stop-gap, & in my experience it's easier to get in to see a psychiatrist at Union City than in Oakland.
But- if he needs to see someone NOW, if he can't wait more than a few days without being in real danger of killing himself, then he needs to say that loud & clear when he calls Kaiser, and he needs to insist on seeing someone right away. ANY psychiatrist is better than none if you're ready to jump off a bridge.
He's not going to get more than group therapy at Oakland. They will probably want him to go to their depression group which is cognitive therapy. My opinion, from my own experience, is that although cog ther can be very useful for people with mild to moderate depression, especially if it's situational, it's not appropriate for someone who is clinically & suicidally depressed. The reason I think that is because a big part of cog ther is doing little exercises, & when a person is to the point of being suicidal they're usually literally incapable of doing things like that, & it can become more evidence to them that they're a hopeless failure.
Everyone's different & maybe he wouldn't feel that way about it but I'd suggest he consider maybe holding off on doing the group until he's in better shape. Kaiser will push him to do it right away, cog ther people are totally convinced that it works for anyone & everyone.
Jeanne Leventhal has a very upfront personality, which I really like, but it's possible that some people might find her a bit abrasive. Don't let that fool you, she really cares about her patients. Anon
Hello - I'm looking for recommendations for the following Richmond Kaiser pyschiatrists for treatment of long-term chronic depression: Fuensanta Botello, Christopher Eaton and Anne Marie Menahemy. Thank you very much. anon
If by any chance you have Kaiser, I work with an excellent psychiatrist there who is very knowledgeable about alternative treatments as well as conventional ones. He is Rafael Gray, 415-833-3181.
I take medication, which I am comfortable with and has saved my life, and I also take some supplements that he has recommended which do have benefits for me. I asked him once if he ever used only alternative treatments, and he said he has with patients who were completely anti-medication. He is a non-nonsense guy who can come across as abrupt, but from 2 years of working with him I know that he is not only very knowledgeable, but also very compassionate. He returns my calls the same day (or the next day that he is in his office), and he even answers his own phone!
During long years of battling depression, I tried many alternative treatments, including homeopathy but not biofeedback, and none of them helped me. So eventually I got over my fears of medication, went through many trials, and finally found a combo of drugs that works for me.
I like to encourage people to stay open-minded all around- to alternative as well as conventional treatments, but to not give up on conventional treatments. It can take a lot of persistence to hang in there with drug trials and side effects, and you must work with someone who you trust and can communicate well with. I have a friend who has been experiencing terrible depression for the last 2 years as he has bounced from one alternative therapy to another. It pains me to watch him. I have much understanding and empathy from my own experience, and I know how hard it can be to trust and be rational when depression has you in its grip.
I'd appreciate recommendations on psychiatrists at Kaiser Oakland to do medication management. I see a therapist out of the Kaiser network, but she is not an M.D. Modification of antidepressent medication is not a topic I feel my Kaiser internist would know that much about.
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An Enhanced Nurse Home Visitation Program to Prevent IPV
FOA Number: CE05-017 - Intervention and Evaluation Trials to Prevent Intimate Partner Violence
Project Period: 9/01/05-8/31/09
Application/Grant Number: 1-U49-CE000516-01
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Prior research has shown that the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) intervention is not as effective in homes that experience intimate partner violence (IPV). While NFP reduces IPV in one setting, it does not in others.
The proposed study will test the efficacy of an enhanced NFP intervention, the ECI or Enhanced Choice Intervention among women referred to an existing NFP program in Portland, Oregon. The ECI is based on a choice or empowerment model whereby women can choose among interventions related to her goal for her current intimate relationship. If IPV or emotional abuse or controlling behaviors are assessed, the intervention is based on two interventions shown to be effective in assessing for and reducing repeat IPV (the Sullivan Advocacy Intervention and the McFarlane and Parker brochure driven intervention). For women who want to enhance marital quality, the Markman and Stanley PREP model that has been shown to enhance relationship quality will be offered. The PREP model also has some preliminary evidence of preventing IPV. Community resource linkage (beyond referral) strategies as with the NFP model will be used to obtain community resources for women with IPV risk factors in their own or their partner's history (e.g., exposure to parental IPV, child abuse, substance abuse). Women (250) referred to the Multnomah County Health Department will be randomized to the experimental (NFP plus ECI) or control condition (NFP) and visited according to the regular NFP schedule during pregnancy and until the infant is 24 months old. The intervention will concentrate on the prenatal and immediate (first 6 months) postpartum period with regular IPV, emotional abuse and controlling behavior assessments throughout the NFP period. Baseline and outcome measurement (CTS2, WEB, TPMI, depression – Edinborough, and parenting stress, will occur at 3 months before delivery and 3 months, 9 months, and 18 months postpartum with multivariate MANOVA, SEM and growth curve analyses. Positive project outcomes will result in successful interventions that reduce the incidence of IPV.
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Genre: SciFi/Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller
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Lincoln Six-Echo is a resident of a seemingly utopian but contained facility in the mid-21st century. Like all of the inhabitants of this carefully controlled environment, Lincoln hopes to be chosen to go to the "The Island" -- reportedly the last uncontaminated spot on the planet -- until he makes a terrible discovery that everything about his existence is a lie and that he is actually more valuable dead than alive. Together with a beautiful fellow resident named Jordan Two-Delta, Lincoln makes a daring escape to the outside world he's never known. Now, with the forces of the institute that once housed them relentlessly hunting them down, Lincoln and Jordan engage in a desperate race for their lives.
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Animal Life Cycles
All animals have life cycles. Some are pretty complex, while others are very simple. Animal life cycles are a part of the fun science lessons for kids. There are really simple life cycles which are usually three stages: before birth, infancy or youth, and adulthood. During youth, animals tend to look like their parents only smaller and more fragile. Their skills are also not yet perfected. Many are either born straight from their mother or are hatched from eggs. This simple life cycle usually applies to birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish.
Some animals go through a process of metamorphosis. Metamorphosis can be classified as complete or incomplete. These are animals that start out as eggs, become larva, and then for complete metamorphosis turn into pupas before turning into adults, while for incomplete metamorphosis they go from larva straight into adults. Animal metamorphosis is one of the fun science lessons for kids. If your parents will let you keep an insect, you might want to try studying the life cycle of a dragonfly or butterfly.
Another type of animal that goes through metamorphosis are amphibians. Frogs, for example, go through very big changes from babies to adulthood. Frogs are usually hatched from eggs and turn into tadpoles. They spend their youth underwater and breathing through gills. By the time they become adults, they breathe through lungs. That's a really big change! Think about the respiratory. How do you think a frog's respiratory system develops?
One of the fun science lessons for kids which you can learn through the help of a pet is to raise a tadpole. Watching the development of a tadpole can really help you understand frog metamorphosis by seeing it happen in front on you! If you feel tadpoles end up being too slimy to keep as pets, you can try keeping dragonflies or butterflies, but these are usually harder to care for. The projects section will teach you how to raise a tadpole, as well as track its metamorphosis.


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I have a new obsession and its my Google reader :)
I've always kind of used it to view my favorite photography blogs in one place but I wasn't a religious user or anything – I would log in every couple of weeks to see what was new. However, now that I'm engaged and planning my wedding my Google reader experience is on a whole new level thanks to all the fabulous wedding planning blogs I've recently discovered and thanks to all the blogs my fab friends have sent me (and of course thanks to my iphone too).
Since most of my clients are future brides and a lot of my friends are dating, soon to be engaged, engaged or married with their own wedding related businesses I thought I'd share the blogs currently in my reader. So here's my list (In alphabetical order) –
All Things Lovely
Bliss Event Group
Clover and Bee
Classic Bride
Elizabeth Anne Designs
Green wedding Shoes
Grey Likes Weddings
I Love Lolli
It's a Jamie Thing
Once Wed
Polka Dot Bride
Ritzy Bee
Snippet and Ink
Southern Weddings Magazine
Style Me Pretty
The Bride's Cafe
The Connecticut Wedding Blog
Wedding Chicks
Wedding Nouveau
Wedding Bee
If you guys have any other blogs you'd like to recommend I'd definitely love to know about them :) In the meantime enjoy the list and I'm sure they'll be super helpful to you!
p.s. I created a section on my look book where I talk more casually about this whole experience so make sure you stop by!


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This wasn't the position the Medina boys soccer team wanted to be in heading into Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division play.
Sure, the Bees haven't lost through seven games and were ranked seventh in the Division I state coaches poll released Monday.
But the team is without three starters, two due to injury, heading into the most important portion of the schedule, which starts Wednesday against Mentor, another team that doesn't have a loss.
Coach Mark Malikowski's team, which returned seven starters from a squad that advance to regionals last fall, has been without the services of All-Gazette defensive midfielder Jared Vidika (ankle) and defender Noah Hastings (team rules violation) for all seven games. All-Gazette forward joined Aaron Leizert joined that list last weekend after separating his shoulder.
And after failing to find the back of the net in its last two games, the impact is setting in on Medina.
"We've arguably got three of our top five or six guys out right now, so a lot of credit is due to these guys for being seven games in and not having lost," Malikowski said. "We have to make adjustments, but it's a classic case of someone's got to step up.
"We can't sit over here and whine about it. Someone has to step up and put the ball in the back of the net for us and we haven't done that in two games."
Hastings is expected to return next week against Strongsville, while Vidika has attempted to practice but is still experiencing discomfort. According to Malikowski, his status is up in the air. Leizert is expected to have his two-week check-up next week, where a timetable will be set on his return.
Giving back
Not only did Highland's girls team pick up a big non-league win over Canton GlenOak on Saturday, it found a way to do something for others as well. The team partnered with the Golden Eagles for the inaugural Kickin' It for a Cure event to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. In all, the players and families pulled together more than $200 thanks to donations from bakery and fruit, along with T-shirt sales at the game. The shirts were donated by Adidas.
Upon further review
Buckeye's boys coaching staff has changed credit for the second goal in a 4-2 loss to Firelands. It was originally believed Ryan Grauel netted the goal, but it was actually junior defender Mitchel Boehmke who got his second of the year.
Holding it down
With the loss of Gazette MVP Marisa Scullin, Medina knew it had big shoes to fill on its backline. The Bees have found that replacement in sophomore Bri Caccavale, who has been as steady as they come and currently leads the team in minutes played. As a unit, the defense has allowed just four goals this season.
• Through six games, Brunswick's boys haven't allowed a goal. A lot of that has to do with senior Dylan Castro. The first-team All-NOC selection has anchored the backline in a variety ways to help the Blue Devils to a hot start.
"Castro has taken defensive leadership to a new level," coach Ben Dotson said. "Castro's brute strength and blinding pace have steadied the backline into a true strength on the team."
Injury report
After a fast start, Cloverleaf's girls have had two players sidelined due to injury. Junior midfielder Nicole Cook will be out four weeks with a knee injury, according to coach Guillermo Porras, and defender Shannon Mohney is out for three weeks with appendicitis.
• Brunswick midfielder Michael Zorij has been sidelined for more than eight weeks with a broken collarbone, but Dotson thinks the senior could be back for a game at Stow on Sept. 24. The status of sophomore forward Guy Foust, however, is still up in the air as he continues to battle a hip injury.
What to watch
When it comes to the girls NOC Valley Division, every game is big. Medina will face its first test Wednesday when it hosts an athletic Solon squad that is not only off to a 5-1 start — its lone loss came against Walsh Jesuit — but had recorded five straight shutout victories heading into Monday's action.
• Both Brunswick teams have high hopes of competing for the NOC River championship and will open play this week with the boys traveling to Mayfield tonight and the girls playing host to Shaker Heights on Wednesday. The boys haven't won a league crown since 2007, while the girls last clinched a banner in 2008.
• On Monday, Medina will face off with intracounty rival Wadsworth in girls action. The Bees won last season's matchup 4-0, but this year's edition will be played on the new FieldTurf at Art Wright Memorial Stadium.
Free kicks
A.J. Timken's four-goal outburst Saturday was his second of the season for Cloverleaf. The senior striker has 12 goals through seven games, but the Colts are still searching for their first win.
• Medina junior defender Leanne Prandi netted her first career goal in a 2-1 win over Amherst.
• Cloverleaf's Andrew Podolak connected on his first score in a loss to Nordonia. The senior also has two assists.
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Washington, D.C. — The textbook-laden terrain of higher education could become easier and less expensive to traverse as more institutions embrace Open Educational Resources, or OER.
That was one of scenarios explored during a panel discussion on Tuesday that sought to delineate how the evolution of the digital materials could turn the tide on traditional textbooks — and potentially put an end to the pricey bookstore experience that has long been the bane of college students of modest means.
"We desperately need to see if this is working for people, making college more affordable and giving students the knowledge and skills they need to drive this knowledge economy going forward," Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter said Tuesday at the event titled "Open Source Higher Education: What Is It and Who Is It For?"
The gathering was held at the Center for American Progress, or CAP, and led by Louis Soares, outgoing directo of the Postsecondary Education Program at CAP.
Open Educational Resources includes course materials, textbooks, streaming videos, podcasts and other materials designed for teaching and learning that are "openly available for use by educators and students, without any accompanying need to pay royalties or license fees," according to a primer distributed at Tuesday's event.
OER involves more than making materials accessible in digital form.
Rather, according to the CAP primer, "OER gives the user free (no-cost) access to educational resources along with permission to revise, reuse, remix and redistribute the content of those educational resources."
The potential for having a work changed drew criticism from one academic in the audience, who likened the modification of one of his texts to drawing a mustache on a great painting.
"It's my work," the academic said. "The world may think it's an improvement, but I may not."
However, the panelists noted that in the world of OER, works would continue to be available in their original form.
Despite concerns about converting the content of courses and curricula into a collegiate Wikipedia of sorts, speakers pointed out the benefits of having malleable materials in the higher education market.
When panel moderator Rebecca Klein-Collins, director of research for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, asked how to ensure quality control for OER materials, panelist Sally Johnstone, vice president for Academic Advancement at Western Governors University, an online university, said WGU judges the quality of the materials in part on the feedback it gets from students.
"Our students let us know immediately if certain learning resources are not useful to them," Johnstone said. "Red lights go off."
"In addition to that," Johnstone continued, "students find what they need and what works for them."
"Most of the students know how to go out and find resources, and when they find resources that are very useful for their mastery in their particular area of study, they share it with their peers."
She said WGU was searching for ways to facilitate such student-to-student sharing via social networking.
WGU has been buying Open Educational Resource materials from Flatworld Knowledge.
"Flatworld Knowledge has a very interesting framework that we make good use of," Johnstone said. "We can use their e-texts but we pay them $20 per student per class. That's a huge savings when you think about the cost of textbooks."
Michael Carroll, a law professor at American University, said there is no tension between the issue of quality and access to open educational resources. Contrarily, he said, OER can potentially be of higher quality because they are not only subject to pre-publication review but post-publication peer review as well.


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Earlier this year, a woman with an adult son reached out to me after having found this blog a few years prior and occasionally commenting from the perspective of a woman born in the 1950's. I was elated to hear from someone who was willing to discuss their experience so many years later, particularly as B. brings the perspective of a different generation, in fact that of my own parents. As we know, parenting methods and medical practices were much different in the 1970's than they are today. Many things have changed in 30+ years, some for the better and some, like mothers generally shifting from supporting one another to judging each other, for the worse. Thank you to B. for taking the time, decades later, to care enough about other moms to write the following letter.
I survived PPD in the late 70's after the birth of my son. I was hospitalized for a few months when the depression became so severe I was suicidal. I was able to get well with ECT and returned to my old self when my son was nine months old. My illness was not discussed in my family openly and I had no further children. I returned to work and had a very successful career and hope to retire soon. The memory of my experience is still painful. I have huge admiration for the courage and perseverance of young women, like yourself, who can be open about their experience with PPD and even have more children. We've come a long way in 30+ years and even further since our grandmothers were young mothers. As an example, I recently found a book titled, "Expectant Motherhood" by Nicholson J. Eastman, M.D. It was originally published in 1940, updated in 1947 and lastly in 1957. Following is the only information it has on postpartum depression:
"The Baby Blues." – There are sound scientific grounds for believing that the nervous system after delivery is more sensitive than at other times. Even if this were not so, it would be surprising if this long-anticipated event of childbirth, so epoch-making to the young woman, so far-reaching in its ramifications, did not occasionally evoke profound emotional responses. Most common among such reactions, perhaps, is what is colloquially called the "Baby Blues." About the time that everything is going perfectly in the puerperium, with mother and baby both flourishing and everybody happy, the mother, for no accountable reason, bursts into a good, long cry. Nothing can stop her; persuasion is futile; she simply continues to sob and weep for a good half hour. When the episode is over, she can offer no explanation, "It just came over me, " she says. Such reactions rarely recur and following them the mother usually feels much better. In view of all that has taken place during the past nine months, it requires no psychiatrist to interpret episodes of this kind, but simply an understanding heart." [bold added].
How difficult it must have been to have PPD considered rare and requiring nothing but an understanding heart! Today it is recognized as a risk of childbirth and hopefully discussed with mothers-to-be and their families. There are more treatment options and support available while healing and getting back to "normal". I would encourage mothers and daughters to share not only the best parts of pregnancy and childbirth, but also if they had PPD, to discuss it openly and honestly and take steps to deal with it if it should occur. We are not "bad" mothers, but mothers with an illness that can be cured.


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In early April 1945, we were fighting in the Philippines on the island of Cebu. One day while patrolling, looking for the Japanese, we were walking in staggered formation down a road that ran alongside a river.
I was walking next to the river, and we came to a curve in the road to find the Japanese were dug in up on the bank and along the road.
As we got to that point, I was almost standing on this Japanese soldier, who jumped up and gave the signal to the others. They all jumped up and started firing. The one next to me had a fixed bayonet, and he charged at me.
I saw him in time to jump back a little and he missed me, then he shot at me and his rifle went past me again. I was that close to him. At that time, I had my Browning Automatic Rifle in position to shoot him, and he fell in the river. I turned then and started fighting the rest of the Japanese.
We stood in the road and fought it out with the Japanese. If we had hit the ground, they would have killed every one of us. We had two BARs and two Tommy guns in my squad, so we covered each other until we worked our way out. I was the last man to get out, and we lost only a few men. We were lucky we did not lose more.
We pulled back up the road a few hundred yards and tried to take a break, but the Japanese had moved up the river on the other side; They started firing at us again. They fired at me with a Nambu, which tore up the bank right over my head. Our platoon sergeant told us to move out. A Nambu is the Japanese automatic weapon that would fire 750 rounds in a minute. Our machine guns only fired 500 rounds a minute.
Two nights later, we went to the top of the hill and dug in for the night. Just as it got good and dark and everyone had gotten into their foxholes, the Japanese pulled a banzai and caught us off guard. I was always in places where the Japanese were most likely to attack because I carried the BAR. We finally got them stopped and we got everyone back in their foxholes.
There were several men killed or wounded. Our commanding officer always dug in behind us, and he yelled out that night when we got them stopped that he would shoot the next man that came by his foxhole.
The next morning I went to his foxhole and told him that he had better be a good shot. He said he was not talking to me, that I was the only man that did not run and that he was turning me in for a Silver Star.
There were several encounters with the Japanese after that, but this will give an idea of how it was on the front line. I stayed on the front line for about two and half months wearing the same clothes. There was no way to clean up. I had jungle rot so bad. Out clothes almost rotted off of us by this time. I went back to the hospital with dysentery, a strained back, a high fever and total exhaustion. Even as bad as this was, if it was my lot, I would do it again.
I received several medals of which eight were combat-related and one for the occupation of Japan. It was never my intention to get medals. We were just trying to survive and have the war over so we could come home.


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Cayucos, CA — On Saturday, at about 8:45 in the evening, SLO County sheriff's deputies, Cal-Fire, Cayucos Fire, and Morro Bay Fire, responded to the Cayucos Pier to a report that there were three juveniles in the water at the end of the pier.
On arrival, deputies learned that two young adults fell into the water from the pier. A third young adult entered the water to attempt rescue. One male and a female made it to shore on their own. The second male was rescued by Morro Bay Fire Dept.
The rescued swimmer was transported to a local hospital for observation.