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There is something for everyone at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Below is a list of our scheduled events classes, and exhibits. For details on any individual listing, just click on the event for more information. If you still have questions, feel free to call the garden at 413.298.3926. See you at the Garden!
Below is a list of exhibitors and their benches:
RT Facts Kent, CT
Lion's paw bench
The feet of this cast concrete bench were cast by Greg Randall from antique pieces and topped with a piece of carved stone to give the traditional base a more modern feel. Its classical feet, on the other hand, give it a commanding presence at the entrance to the Garden.
Barbara Israel Garden Antiques Katonah, NY
Hawthorne cast bench
The Hawthorne Bench is part of Barbara Israel's Garden Traditions line of replicas and is a copy of an antique bench that Barbara once owned. It seemed like an idea garden to place at the entrance to our Visitor Center.
Natale Marasco Ashley Falls, MA
Aluminum and concrete bench
This bench of cast concrete and aluminum has a modern sensibility that complements garden plantings. With its light colored concrete seat, it does not retain much heat, unlike the garden's solar greenhouse behind it.
Peter Merkett Southfield, MA
Giant Berkchair
This cedar bench, by Peter Murkett of New England Modern, was based on a design for a chair made several years ago for a show at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. The scale was amped up to make it a bench and to serve as a perch from which our Youth Education team can read stories to younger visitors to the Garden. Set on the knoll outside of our offices, this seat welcome visitors from the road.
Not for Sale
BBG Farm-in-the-Garden Camp Stockbridge, MA
Salad bench
This retrofitted cast-iron bench form has had its seat replaced with a growing form for lettuce. It is based on the specifications of the University of Maryland's salad table specification,s which were developed to grow cut and come again lettuce crops. The proceeds of the sale of this bench, which is aptly placed next to our Farm-in-the-Garden Camp vegetable garden, will support the Youth Education program at the Garden.
$1,000 (All proceeds of the sale of this bench will benefit BBG's Youth Education Program)
Hancock Shaker Village Pittsfield, MA
Shaker bench
Benches like these would have been used in the Shakers' meeting houses. The back of the pine bench can be removed so it can be used in two forms. They are light and easy to move as the Shakers would clear all furniture after being seated in order to worship. Their worship services included "laboring" or dancing and singing. The laboring and singing was meant to praise and celebrate the Lord. The Shakers got their name from combining the two words "Shaking" and "Quakers." This bench has been finished for outdoor use and seems well suited to being placed under an old apple tree so one can enjoy the shade. Hancock Shaker Village is open to the public.
RT Facts Kent, CT
Mies van der Rohe inspired benches
This pair of benches came about when Greg Randall used some old cushions he had unearthed to make a mold for concrete cushions. With the work of architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in mind, metal bases were fabricated that mimicked the Barcelona chairs the Bauhaus architect designed in conjunction with Lilly Reich for the German Pavilion at the International Exposition of 1929 in Barcelona, Spain. These stools beckon visitors to our Center House.
Bunny Williams New York, NY
Swedish Style Garden bench
This cast aluminum bench, developed by noted designer Bunny Williams as part of her line for Century Furniture, takes its cues from an antique Swedish bench and adds a formal presence to the Procter garden.
Mary Annella Frank for Edith Wharton's The Mount
Lit de Repos
Mary Annella Frank's work in sculpture, drawing and public art uses source material including geography, mythical histories and personal stories. This Lit de Repos was designed with writer Edith Wharton in mind and captures the literary spirit and the love of gardening of this renowned writer whose home, The Mount, is in nearby Lenox and open to the public. Situated in our Vista Garden, it inspires visitors to lay back and take a break with a book.
Peter Thorne West Stockbridge, MA
Stone and wood bench
Having taken his inspiration from the pieces of stone that were often used for the gravestones of Civil War Veterans in the region, craftsman Peter Thorne has merged these long stone slabs (representative of many that were left uncarved throughout the area) with elegant wooden joinery, creating a bench that is stylish and strong and looks out on our New Wave Garden.
JK Custom Furniture Great Barrington, MA
Plant-stand inspired bench
JK Custom Furniture & Design is a family operated Berkshire gem where craftsmanship and quality are paramount. Sharing an education in fine arts, a love of design and a desire to establish a fine furniture and cabinetry company, Joshua and Kristen Kanter create innovative, versatile furniture and functional homewares that add character, warmth and an element of design to any home using locally sourced wood and reclaimed materials. This bench by Joshua Kanter was inspired by a plant stand that had great lines and proportion and is set at the entrance to our Rose Test Garden.
Jeffrey All Spencertown, MA
Danish style mahogany bench
Cabinetmaker Jeffrey All took his inspiration for this mahogany bench from 2Oth-century Danish furniture. A fine furniture maker, his attention to detail is apparent in the joinery used to give this piece its clean lines and elegant appeal. It is set into our Rose Test Garden.
Jeffrey All Spencertown, MA
Sculptural mahogany bench
This sculptural mahogany bench was created by this Berkshire Woodworkers Guild member Jeffrey All. It is enhanced by the addition of aluminum detailing which adds to the line of these modern bench and is paired with another of the craftsman's works in our rose garden.
Mike King Sheffield, MA
Outdoor settle
Berkshire Woodworkers Guild member Mike King based this bench on the concept of the early American settle, which was designed as a settee with a covered back to protect settlers from drafts and cold within their home and to retain the heat emanating from their fireplace. This outdoor version protects those seated from wind, sun and rain, and is situated to look across the north garden from the beech hedge.
Rustic Woodcraft Great Barrington
Rustic settee
Craftsman Bradley Weatherup designed this bench and fabricated it out of eastern red cedar which is noted for its strength, longevity and resistance to rot. Mortise and tenon joinery gives the piece strength. The artist has also created trellises and other structures on the south side of the Garden . This piece seems at home along our meadowy Crabapple Walk.
Mike King Sheffield, MA
Rolling bench
This rolling bench of aluminum and mahogany was designed by local craftsman Mike King. Given its easy-to-move design, this bench may be our grounds staff's favorite and is set along the path to our Pond Garden.
Munder-Skiles Garrison, NY
Teak Montgomery Bench
John Danzer's foray into the field of garden furniture design began as a recreational interest. His curiosity about the design of furniture for any outdoor space grew into passionate research and collecting. In 1992, John started Munder-Skiles to produce quality garden furniture. This cedar Montgomery Bench takes its inspiration from classic Hepplewhite furniture and is at home in its perch behind the Martha Stewart Cottage.
Barbara Israel Antiques Katonah, NY
Morning Glory antique iron bench
A cast-iron seat in the "Convolvulus" or "Morning Glory" pattern, American, ca. 1880. This pattern was first cast by Coalbrookdale around 1855 and was offered in America soon after in 1858 by Wood & Perot. And although the bench depicts morning glories, it is a nice complement to our Primrose Garden.
Seth Churchill Furniture Lakeville, CTYAdirondack bench
This signature piece represents a modern yet classic play on a chair that harkens back to a simpler times, using true mortise and tenon joinery, It was handmade locally by Seth Churchill and his team of craftsmen. The bench overlooks the Timmy and Linc Foster Rock Garden.
Justin Madsen Spencertown, NY
Concrete bench
Marveled Designs is a functional and sculptural concrete company initially dedicated to fabricating custom, hand-made concrete countertops and integral concrete sinks. This concept quickly exapnded when an early client requested a large custom designed red bird bath. Justin Madsen's bench is comprised of four interlocking pieces and was made along with the custom containers to match the color palette of the plantings. The seat overlooks our Hosta Garden.
$1,850 for the bench, $325, $400, and $475 for the containers (Custom pieces are available)
Bill Cummings Stockbridge, MA
Bench of recycled and found materials
Set amidst the lawn west of the Pinetum, this bench by BBG's talented Buildings and Grounds Manager was made from found and recycled materials and has been added to the Garden as part of our permanent bench collection and has a view well worth taking in.
Not for sale
Naumkeag Stockbridge, MA
Cast-iron bench & concrete barrel chair
Set into our shady Pinetum, this antique painted metal bench and Fletcher Steel-designed Concrete Barrrel Chair are from the Afternoon Garden at Naumkeag, this turn of the century estate of the Choate family, which is owned by the Trustees of Reservations and is open for visitation.
Not for sale
Judy McKie
Hippo Bench
This stone bench, the inspiration for this show, was given to the garden in honor of Lainie Grant and board chair Matt Larkin, by Ruth O'Hara. It sits along the path to our Daylily Walk.
Not for sale
Campo de Fiori Sheffield, MA
Rustic bench of mesquite with iron base
Overlooking our Daylily Walk and set under an old tree, this bench takes in the North Garden. Inspired by a piece of mesquite, Barbara Bockbrader and Campo de Fiori developed this rustic bench with simple iron legs that work in combination with the elegant patina of the wood to blend in seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.
Chesterwood Stockbridge, MA
Metal & wood bench
Set under our old copper beech, this bench was most likely designed by sculptor Daniel Chester French for the garden at Chesterwood, his summer home and studio in Stockbridge. The seat slats are gently contoured for comfort and relaxation. A 1914 photograph shows French seated on the bench, in the shade of an old apple tree just outside his studio. This bench is a reconstruction and incorporates the original metal frame. It is not for sale, but custom orders are available. Chesterwood is open to the public.
$3,500 for a custom replica
This class is fully enrolled.
Participants will meet at Zonneveld Farm (directions sent upon registration).
Join nationally recognized floral artist Ariella Chezar for an inspiring and informative program on flower arranging. The program will take place at Zonneveld Farm in Columbia County, NY, where Ariella will lead a tour of her cut-flower farm. She will demonstrate how to condition and arrange freshly cut flowers in the wild and unstructured style for which she is known. Using information from her latest book, The Flower Workshop, Ariella will lead participants through the basics of flower arranging. Following the walk, talk, and flower-arranging demonstration, she will sell and sign her inspiring new book.
Ariella Chezar is a nationally recognized flower arranger. She is best known for a free flowing, wild style and has championed this growing trend in flower arranging. In 2014 she started Zonneveld Farm, located in Columbia County, NY, where she cultivates much of what she uses for her arrangements and workshops. Ariella's flowers are sustainably grown, and she is committed to using organic techniques on her farm.
Learn all about woodland fungi with Berkshire Mycological Society president John Wheeler as he focuses on those commonly known as mushrooms. This enormous and diverse group of plants is most apparent in the wild during the fall months. The most common poisonous and edible mushrooms will be highlighted and identified. A variety of live fungi will be on display, supplemented with slides of other commonly found mushrooms. Participants will explore a nearby woodland and hunt for mushrooms. However, this participation in this class is not sufficient for learning how to identify edible wild mushroom. Dress for outdoors; participants will carpool to a short walk.
John Wheeler is the president of the Berkshire Mycological Society. He has taught mycology at Bard College at Simon's Rock and has been an avid mycologist for over 20 years.
Wondering what to do in the fall with all those special patio plants that you have slaved over for the summer months? Horticulturist and Viridssima owner Jenna O'Brien will pass along tricks of the trade to gardeners so that they can protect their tender perennials, house plants, woody potted specimens and succulent collections and encourage these plants to thrive during the winter season. Topics will include cultivation, fertilizing, watering, and health management as participants learn by doing and will leave with some plants to take home and carry through the winter. Overwintering and simple propagation techniques will help gardeners multiply their plant supply for the next season's garden and save money next season (or spend it on something else) at the nursery. Bring hand pruners.
Jenna O'Brien owns Viridissima, a garden maintenance and design business. Her specialties include perennial garden design, container design and culture, indoor gardening, and houseplants. She teaches for area horticultural organizations and has completed the Horticulture Certificate Program at the Berkshire Botanical Garden.
This class meets on Mondays, September 12, 19, and 26, from 5:30 – 8:30pm. It is co-enrolled with the Horticulture Certificate Program.
Acquire a knowledge of the skills required for creating and maintaining beautiful and successful container gardens. Container gardening expert Jenna O'Brien starts with techniques for overwintering tropicals, tender perennials, bulbs, and annuals without a greenhouse by teaching participants how to store dormant plants, collect and save seeds, and take divisions and cuttings. Jenna also shares her thorough knowledge of plants that thrive in containers and how to care for them. This class will cover practical approaches to container gardening such as plants that do double duty as houseplants in the winter and as outdoor plants in the summer. The class also is filled with advice on container selection, siting, planting, growing, controlling pests, and maintaining moveable gardens.
Jenna O'Brien owns Viridissima, a garden design and maintenance business. Her specialties include perennial garden design, container design and culture, indoor gardening, and houseplants. She teaches at area horticultural organizations and has completed the Horticulture Certificate Program at the Berkshire Botanical Garden.
Vegetable gardener extraordinaire and heirloom seed activist Amy Goldman shares her journey over time on the historic Abraham Traver farmstead in the Hudson Valley. Amy will chronicle her evolution as a gardener and will highlight some of the heirloom vegetables, fruits, berries, and nuts that she has grown over the past 25 years on her 200-acre farm, all of which have been preserved in another fashion as well – for the past 15 years acclaimed photographer Jerry Spagnoli has used a daguerreotype process to capture these much cherished cultivars of fruits and vegetables in ethereal images with a silvery luminous depth and a timeless beauty. Amy will share her experiences growing many of her favorite heirloom vegetables and fruits accompanied by images that are sure to inspire both the home gardener and those simply interested in our food heritage. A book signing will follow the talk.
This class is free for those attending Amy Goldman's Fruits of the Earth on the morning of September 17.
Join woody plant guru Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery for a fun and informative look into the world of competitive pumpkin growing. Learn how to grow plants in the Cucurbita family to bear the biggest and best fruits possible. Although the lecture will focus on how to grow extra-large pumpkins it will also inform gardeners about improving growing conditions for other pumpkin relatives including melons, squash, and cucumbers. And Adam will share his special pumpkin seeds with participants for the next growing season.
Adam Wheeler is the Propagation and New Plant Development Manager for Broken Arrow Nursery located in Hamden, CT, a specialty nursery with a focus on woody plants. He teaches woody plant propagation workshops throughout New England.
Autumn is a great time to assess your woody plants for shape and structure. This demonstration and workshop, led by Forest Health Program Director for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and arborist Ken Gooch, focuses on pruning, including when, why and how to shape, renovate, train, or rejuvenate your woody plants. Learn about pruning tools, timing, and specific techniques suited to the home gardener. Pruning techniques for evergreen and deciduous hedges will also be covered. Wear waterproof outerwear and boots; bring pruners.
Ken Gooch is the Forest Health Program Director for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Additionally, he is a Massachusetts Certified Arborist and teaches arboriculture at the BBG. He lectures widely on a variety of topics including forest health, pruning, and arboriculture.
This class is co-sponsored with the Berkshire Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society.
It's the holy grail of gardening: a plant that perfectly matches your tastes and the conditions in your garden. The hitch? You're not likely to find it at your local garden center. You're going to have to create it yourself. But don't worry—it isn't hard. After all, gardeners have been doing it for centuries, simply by saving seeds of the varieties that tasted or performed best. This talk will get you started with the basics of how to produce a new variety of hosta, a tomato perfect for your palette (or climate), a pepper with just the right amount of heat, or a more fragrant rose!
Part of a new generation of gardeners, Joseph Tchonievich earned his B.S. in horticulture from Ohio State University, went on to work for Shibamichi Honten Nursery in Saitama, Japan, and wrote a book, Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener, spent two years working at the famed rare plants nursery, Arrowhead Alpines, and was named by Organic Gardening magazine as one of "six young horticulturists who are helping to shape how America gardens."
This class meets on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1, from 1 – 3pm.
Michael Nadeau, founding member of the Organic Land Care Project, will explore invasive plants, their identification, removal and control strategies for gardeners and homeowners. On Friday, his lecture at the botanical garden will focus on plant identification, removal and control strategies of common invasives. On Saturday, the class will undertake an offsite site evaluation to demonstrate how to develop a realistic plan to manage invasive plants. This program focuses on practical applications to help the home and professional gardeners tackle this problem which is becoming increasingly pervasive.
Michael Nadeau has been a landscaper, arborist, and ecological designer for over 40 years. He was a founding member of the Organic Land Care Project, a sister organization of the CT Chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association, which created the first set of standards for organic landscaping based on NOFA and USDA Standards. Michael is a co-creator and instructor of the CT-NOFA Organic Land Care Accreditation Course, a previous owner of Plantscapes Organics, a Fairfield County-based landscape restoration company since 1980, and owner of Wholistic Land Care Consulting, LLC, in Sharon, CT. www.michaelnadeau.org


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Enhance your leadership skills through the Academy for Leadership Excellence, the Arch Society, LeaderShape, Leadership UGA and other opportunities!
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Be the positive change in our local, state, national and global communities through ServeUGA, Serve Athens, IMPACT: UGA Service Breaks, and other service learning experiences!
Dawg Camp is a way for incoming first-year students to find their place at the University of Georgia. Each camp has a specific focus – service, music, adventure, and leadership – that will allow you to get the most out of your Dawg Camp experience and thrive in your first year at UGA!
Join Serve UGA for Dawg Day of Service, UGA's largest annual day of community service, providing a great opportunity to work with other students to make a positive impact in the community!
Stop by the non-profit volunteer fair on Wednesday, September 21 between 11:30am-2:00pm to learn more about ways to get involved in the local Athens community!
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Heart Disease Health Center
Arthritis and Takayasu's Arteritis
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What Are the Symptoms of Takayasu's Arteritis? continued...
Decreased blood flow to the kidneys may cause high blood pressure, but rarely causes kidney failure.
Some people with Takayasu's arteritis may not have any symptoms. Their diagnosis may be discovered when their doctor attempts to take their blood pressure and has trouble getting a reading in one or both arms. Similarly, a doctor may notice that the strength of pulses in the wrists, neck, or groin may not be equal, or the pulse on one side may be absent.
What Causes Takayasu's Arteritis?
The exact cause of Takayasu's arteritis is unknown.
Who Gets Takayasu's Arteritis?
Takayasu's arteritis most often affects young Asian women, but it also can affect children and adults of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. At diagnosis, Takayasu's arteritis patients often are between the ages of 15 and 35.
Every year in the U.S., two to three people are diagnosed with Takayasu's arteritis for every one million Americans.
How Is Takayasu's Arteritis Diagnosed?
The diagnosis of Takayasu's arteritis is based on a combination of factors, including:
- A complete medical history and careful physical exam to exclude other illnesses that may have similar symptoms
- Imaging studies (such as MRI, X-rays, and angiograms), which show location and severity of vessel damage
- Presence of a bruit. Significant narrowing of blood vessels may result in turbulent blood flow through the narrowed area that creates an unusual sound called a "bruit."
Note: With most other forms of vasculitis, a biopsy (tissue sample) of the affected area confirms the presence of blood vessel inflammation. A biopsy is most appropriate when easily accessible areas, such as the skin, are affected. However, when large blood vessels are affected, a biopsy is often not practical because of the risks associated with surgery.
How Is Takayasu's Arteritis Treated?
Corticosteroids -- often called simply "steroids" -- are the most common treatment for Takayasu's arteritis. Steroids work within hours after the first dose is given. While this drug often is dramatically effective, it may be only partially effective for some people.
Once it is apparent that the disease is under control, doctors slowly reduce the dosage of prednisone (a steroid) to sustain improvement, thereby trying to minimize treatment side effects. In some people, it is possible to gradually discontinue medication without a relapse.


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DALY CITY -- Second-round leader Stacy Lewis said she tried to stay loose and upright during a rain delay on a soggy Friday at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic.
Lydia Ko had a different plan. She sat down, ate chicken soup and played cards.
"I was totally relaxed," said Ko, a teen sensation from New Zealand.
"She's 17 and I'm 29," added Lewis.
Lewis, the 2012 LPGA Player of the Year and a two-time major winner, weathered the storm and shot a 69 for a two-day total of 6-under 138 in the 72-hole event at Lake Merced Golf Club. She leads Ko and Karine Icher of France both by one shot.
Heavy early rain forced about a one-hour delay in the tournament, beginning at 12:45 p.m. Thursday's action was delayed for two hours because of heavy fog, forcing 24 competitors to complete their first rounds Friday.
Lewis, Ko and Michelle Wie were on the green of the par-4 seventh hole, the 16th of their round, when Mother Nature struck hard.
"Lydia was about to hit her putt when we kind of called her off and said, 'Don't hit it.' Because it started to hail a couple seconds later," Lewis said.
Ko, a rookie who burst onto the scene with four wins as an amateur in 2012, wanted to hit the putt but decided to listen to her elders. Wise move. She converted the birdie attempt when play resumed.
"Yeah, I was kind of crazy and out of my mind to think about putting that in the hail," Ko said.
Wie also birdied the seventh en route to a second consecutive 72 and is six behind the leader. South Korean Inbee Park, the world No. 1, made the biggest move of the afternoon rounds, after the sun emerged. She birdied 13, 14 and 15 to finish with the day's best round of 68, making her 3 under for the tourney.
Ko enjoyed a 17th birthday for the ages Thursday. Not only did she fire a 68 but she also was recognized on Time's "100 Most Influential People" list, released that day. Born in South Korea, Ko moved to New Zealand at age 6 to pursue golfing opportunities.
"She's a great kid. She gets it," Lewis said of Ko. "You can tell how humble she is. She doesn't really know how good she is, and she's not done yet. ... The Time Magazine thing, it's very much true of how influential she is right now."
Lewis, the top ranked American at No. 3 in the world, represents a comeback story. At 11, she was diagnosed with scoliosis, a deformity of the spine, and had to wear a back brace for 7½ years, at least 18 hours a day. She underwent surgery to insert a rod and five screws after her senior year of high school. But Lewis went on to enjoy a brilliant career at Arkansas.
Paula Creamer, a Pleasanton native, rallied after a rough first day to shoot 72 on Friday with birdies on Nos. 3, 16 and 17. She moved into a tie for 52nd with a total of 148 and extended her impressive streak of consecutive cuts made to 76.
Also making the cut was Juli Inkster of Los Altos, who shot a 74 for a 147 total, in her final full season on tour.
Icher, the first-round leader, shot a 1-over 73 and took the poor weather in stride.
"Rain delays are never fun, but it happens a lot of times when LPGA is in town," Icher said.
Leader board
The Leader
Stacy Lewis 69-69-- 138 -6
The followers
Lydia Ko 68-71-- 139 -5
Karine Icher 66-73-- 139 -5
The names
Inbee Park 73-68-- 141 -3
S. Pettersen 70-72-- 142 -2
Michelle Wie 72-72-- 144 E
M. Pressel 69-76-- 145 +1
Karrie Webb 74-73-- 147 +3
Juli Inkster 73-74-- 147 +3
P. Creamer 76-72-- 148 +4
Cristie Kerr 73-75-- 148 +4


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As with most art, each iteration of an image reflects less and less of what the original work was trying to convey, but then at some point it reaches a level of saturation and becomes something else entirely. A statement on the statement, if you will. Fox's attempt at the flowchart guide to the Petraeus Affair is perhaps the most telling: don't even try to understand this thing.
Kudos, Fox News, the most accurate thing you've done all year looks like it was drawn by a 9-year-old kid.


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Bill Cosby blasts hip-hop's vulgar lyrics during speech at Tuskegee University
Call on today's youth to embrace educationThe Associated Press
Published: Monday, November 4, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, November 4, 2013 at 9:42 a.m.
TUSKEGEE (AP) — Comedian Bill Cosby railed against vulgar lyrics in some of today's rap and hip-hop music and encouraged young people to embrace education.
Cosby made the comments during a speech to Tuskegee University students and community members during the school's homecoming and charter day convocation on Sunday.
He told the audience at the historically black college that "we're not a vulgar culture" and that he's not going to support anyone who is going to teach his grandchildren how to curse.
The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Cosby criticized the music industry, saying "we are being attacked by people who are making money off of us."
WAKA-TV reports that Cosby urged young people in attendance to respect themselves, children, and women.
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Six Western States and Two Provinces Set Greenhouse Gas Goals
August 29, 2007
The members of the Western Climate Initiative agreed on August 22nd to a regional goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 15% below 2005 levels by 2020. The initiative was formed in February by the governors of Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington, and was later joined by the state of Utah and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Manitoba. By August 2008, the members of the initiative plan to create a market-based mechanism, such as a carbon cap-and-trade program, to achieve the goal. See the agreement (PDF 224 KB). Download Adobe Reader.
The initiative members stressed that the regional goal does not replace or supersede the goals set by the individual states and provinces. For instance, Oregon has set a goal to stop the increase in greenhouse gas emissions by 2010, then to reduce emissions to 10% below 1990 levels by 2020 and to 75% below 1990 levels by 2050. Those goals were codified into state law this year. Meanwhile, Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr., a relative newcomer to the process, has committed that state to developing a greenhouse gas reduction goal by June 2008. See the press releases from Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski and Utah Governor Jon Huntsman.


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Tallahassee, FL - There's more to Florida State's new-look offensive line than sheer size. Oh, the 'Noles are bigger – averaging 307 pounds per man across – than ever, and there's an ample amount of quality depth at hand.
More importantly, the Seminole trench-men are initially demonstrating the kind of development on the field that could help No. 7 Florida State meet expectations in 2012. At least that's what FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher saw Saturday morning as the 'Noles practiced in full gear for the first time this preseason.
"It was a very physical day," Fisher said, sharing his initial thoughts of the first of two workouts, which was delayed an hour by lightning. "I liked today. I thought we ran the ball very well; we're getting better in that area. We worked a lot of red zone situations. It was our first day down there doing that. That will take some time ironing out on both sides."
Nevertheless, the aggressive nature of the offensive front marks a step in the right direction.
"Extremely impressed," Fisher said, when asked about the unit coached by veteran Rick Trickett. "We're moving people, blocking people. The line of scrimmage is not coming backwards. … I'm very, very pleased with the progress they're making."
The 'Noles are hardly a finished product, as Trickett continues to take a long look at potential candidates, including several in multiple positions. With a few tweaks here and there, one combination of a first unit, from left to right tackle – Cameron Erving, Tre' Jackson, Bryan Stork, Josue Matias and Daniel Glauser – have been getting after FSU's heralded defensive front. And there's been little drop-off when Austin Barron and Menelik Watson have been worked into the rotation.
When asked what kind of impact the athletic mass of the offensive front, collectively, is having on the veteran defense, Fisher didn't hedge.
"Talk to the D-linemen," Fisher said. "[They know] the difference of how they're having to play now; how they're having to be technique-oriented and sound. The defense wins their share of them, too. They're super. I think it would be a very good question to ask them. I think it would be interesting how they answer."
The Seminoles desperately need to make strides in both pass protection and the running game in 2012, and getting to face their own stout defense on a day-to-day basis is bound to help. Fisher, in fact, is quite pleased with the overall competitiveness the 'Noles have shown through the opening week of camp.
"That's the thing that's going on out here - good competition," Fisher said. "One side is not letting the other one get the upper hand."
When asked if that competitiveness is common, he added: "Yes it is, when you're a good football team. If you're a really successful player you don't know how to turn that off. It happens naturally."
Sunday's Fan Day provides full experience for Seminole supporters
The annual Florida State Football Fan Day will be held Sunday from 12-2 p.m. at the Donald L. Tucker Center, where fans will have a chance to snap a photo, snare an autograph and get an up close look at the 2012 Seminoles. The fun doesn't stop there. For the third consecutive year, FSU coach Jimbo Fisher welcomes all fans to stop by Doak Campbell Stadium for Sunday's practice session, which will get going at 4:15 p.m.
"I think it's huge for the guys to get a feel for it and I think it's an appreciation for [the fans] coming out and seeing the guys," said Fisher, who believes the fans and his players gain something from the experience. "A lot of people don't get to go to games and they're still huge Florida State fans."
Gates at the civic center will open at 11 a.m., with the team set to arrive following media day, at 12 noon. Fans are asked to limit their autograph items to two. A limited supply of posters will be available free of charge.
Access to Doak Campbell Stadium will begin at 3 p.m. Best of all, admission to both Fan Day events is free.
· Senior defensive tackle Amp McCloud suffered a pectoral injury Friday and will miss a couple of weeks of full contact work.
· Redshirt freshman cornerback Keelin Smith has a mild knee sprain and will sit out a couple of days.
· The Seminoles worked out for about 100 minutes during Saturday's morning session, skipping the walk-through portion in an effort to prevent potentially threatening weather to cut into preparation time. They were scheduled to return to the field Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m.
· In addition to Fan Day, Sunday is also Media Day for the 'Noles, where outlets from throughout the state and region get an opportunity to speak with Fisher and the players. The session concludes with the annual team photo taken in the North end zone bleachers.
Additional comments from Jimbo Fisher:
He liked the attitude of the team and the way they adjusted to the hour weather delay before the morning session: "That's part of learning how to practice and be a good team, too."
"I'm glad to get some of these older guys back, to get some consistency at some really key places that please me and let you sleep tonight, and also let you plan, as far as the guys you can start to count on."
"Some of the young guys, I'm really liking and are stepping up to the competition. Some guys adapt quicker than others. That has nothing to do in the long run who will be the better player. Some of these guys, they want to come in here and they're hungry, and they're pushing these older guys. I like that."
On seeing a difference in the freshmen with the pads on for the first time:
"Some, and some not. Most of these guys, as a group, it's probably the best group I've seen in regard to adjusting to that. These guys are not perfect and they get waxed sometimes, but they get right back up and go."


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Police seeking whereabouts of NY woman wanted on drug charges
Susan Filion accused of cooking meth
Police in New York are seeking the whereabouts of a Redford woman wanted on drug charges.
Susan J. Filion, 47, is wanted on two drug charges including possession and manufacturing meth.
The New York State Police say the charges stem from an investigation in which Filion was found to be manufacturing meth at her Priest Road home in Redford.
Filion was believed to be living with 44-year-old Gerald A. Rabideau at 71 Honey Drive in Plattsburgh. She is known to frequent the Massena area.
Anyone with information regarding Filion's whereabouts is asked to call the New York State Police at 518-897-2000 or 518-563-3761.
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Summerhouse for nature lovers
Size42 m²
Floor No.1
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Indoor fireplace
- Pets allowed
|Lerkila, 13038 Runmarö, Sweden
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|Chalet or cabin
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Summer Accommodation for nature lovers, 40 sq m large
terrace, situated on a hill in a forest environment
on Runmarö, renowned for its unique flora and fauna and rich birdlife.
Simple standard with outdoor shower and new electric toilet( Cinderella) .Warm water, fully equipped kitchen and DVD player w hifi-sound.1 bed 105 cm, 1 bunk bed and a sofa w sleeping possibilities. Fireplace.
Big property wno close neighbours, only occasional eagleas over your head and the deers and mooses in the forest. 3 bikes included.
Description of environment:
Runmarö is one of the archipelago's largest islands with several lakes and vast forests. Limestone foundation guarantees a unique flora and fauna. Business and tavern on the island.
For the lease of several consecutive weeks, the price can be discussed
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Martin's place is just awesome. We won't spoil the surprise but we can tell you: staying at Martin's house is an unforgettable experience: peace, beauty, nature, culture.
Beautiful place, well insulated (that is to say, we did not see any neighboring house) and yet easily accessible by public transport from Stockholm. It was in September: the day it was hot enough to pose as shorts and t-shirt in the hammock in the evening we enjoyed the fireplace (wood available). Almost no mosquitoes! :) The kitchen is well equipped, the couch and the big bed (rather small for two people, but quite feasible) are comfortable. There is even a guitar available! And well, the shower outside is done with; Finally, it even has a certain charm.
The island is beautiful and there is a grocery store (about 15min by bike). When you want to take the boat: do not forget to put the signal! Or it may pass before your nose.
Magnifique endroit, bien isolé (c'est-à-dire qu'on ne voit pas de maison voisine) et pourtant facilement accessible en transport public depuis Stockholm. On y était en septembre: la journée il faisait assez chaud pour se poser en shorts et t-shirt dans le hamac, le soir on a bien profité du cheminée (bois à disposition). Quasi pas de moustiques! :) La cuisine est bien équipé, le canapé et le grand lit (plutôt petit pour deux personnes, mais tout à fait faisable) sont confortables. Il y a même une guitare à disposition! Puis bon, la douche dehors on fait avec; enfin, ça a même un certain charme.
L'île est magnifique et il y a une épicerie (à 15min à vélo environ). Quand vous voulez prendre le bateau: n'oubliez pas de mettre le signal! Sinon il risque de passer devant votre nez.
Nice and friendly house - very lonely. Island is fantastic - suroundings even better. Close to Stockholm, definitely a very good location. Boat and Bikes included - very positive and especially the boat is perfect to go for fishing or visting close islands. 2 Bikes are for the island satisfactory.
We thourougly enjoyed our stay in Runmarö, in Martin´s charming summer house. It is a little walk to get there, but with Martin´s photo description easy to find. Once you arrive, you´re completely sheltered in what seems like a forest just for yourself. The house is cosy and outfitted with an apparent designer´s eye. We loved exploring the island with the bikes, went for a Kajak tour (ask for Morgan´s contact at Solberga Gard!) and even saw mooses in the deep forest. Definitely recommended for everybody who loves nature and wants a simple vacation to relax and slow down.
Everything was perfect!
The house wasn't very far on foot.
A quiet forest is around this charming house.
Thank you Martin.
A beautiful and comfortable house with a rich interior (TV, DVD-Player ...) amidst a picturesque and breathtaking nature. Not very easy to find, you first of all have to go through a thick forest and then climb a few rocks, but the beauty of the place recompenses this effort. Ideal for relaxing, walking, cycling and enyoing the beautiful nature of Sweden. Thumbs up for the house and place!
Single location on a hill in the middle of the forest 20 minutes walk from the pier, with all the comfort, easy to find thanks to Martin plan. Island Tour beautiful, small ports (but no restaurants accessible store with bikes provided by the host ...) opportunities to visit the islands around for one or the other piers (take time boats in the tourist office next to the Stockholm Central Station) and deer, small lakes ....
Endroit unique sur une colline au milieu de la forêt à 20 minutes à pied du débarcadère, avec tout le confort, facile à trouver grâce au plan de
Martin. Tour de l'île magnifique, petits ports ( pas de restaurants mais une épicerie accessible avec les vélos fournis par l'hôte ...) possibilités d'aller visiter les îles autour depuis l'un ou l'autre des embarcadères ( prendre horaires bateaux à l'office du tourisme à côté de la gare centrale de Stockholm ) et des biches, des petits lacs ....
Was very nice an quiet House in the Wood of Isle Runmarö. The free Bikes and the Gasoline Boat were great! Thanks Martin!
It was an adventurous trip to get to the island and the cottage, especially when you carry the belongings for two weeks and 5 persons. When we arrived at the cottage we loved it at once. Its comfortable and figured out well, so we had all the important and tiny things you need to feel "at home". The space was sufficient, there was a shower and toilet outside and enough space for the kids to roam around. The island has wonderful cycling and walking paths, a nature full of berries and butterflies, however bathing is probably a bit difficult since there is just one public bathing space around 7 km from the cottage. But there is a small harbour nearby (it's called Stenbro where you can get into the water). The island has a tiny tourist information, a shop that is opened every day during summer, a restaurant and a bakery with delicious cinnamon rolls and self-made bread. Stockholm is in reach with public transport (ferry and bus) within 1-2 hours. And it's worth the visit.You can go by ferry to the other islands around, especially Sandhamn is worth seeing. Our host was very kind and helped a lot with tips and advice when we needed it. Thanks a lot. All in all, we have to give a 5 star rating for this unique experience.
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George Foster Jr. was known for barbecue, blues
Police say there are leads in homicide, more on the way
Published: Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, June 14, 2013 at 11:14 p.m.
George Foster Jr. was the patriarch of a big Tuscaloosa family who was known for his barbecue and the weekend blues festivals he organized.
Foster, 67, was found dead at his home on 20th Street in Tuscaloosa on Thursday morning. Investigators believe that robbery was the motive and said there were signs of a struggle. They have not said how Foster was killed.
No arrest had been made as of Friday afternoon.
"I can't imagine someone coming in here and doing something like that," said his son Curtis Foster. "I hope they find the person or people who killed my Dad. I ask that anyone out there who knows anything to call the police, please."
Officers are searching for specific people who they know were in the area Wednesday night, said Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit commander Sgt. Dale Phillips.
"There are numerous leads that we are following up on, and we continue to have leads come in," he said. "We're looking for some people who were in the area that we need to talk with, who may have information."
Foster grew up in Fosters with several brothers and sisters. He is survived by three of his four children and many grandchildren and other family members.
"He was the head of our family," said his daughter Courtney Foster. "It's just tragic."
Foster enjoyed organizing blues festivals on family land in Fosters. He booked blues acts that would perform Friday through Sunday and would always prepare for the crowd with some type of meat on the smoker or fish for the fryer.
"Any holiday or other event like Stillman homecoming, people would come over and he would cook," Courtney Foster said. "Everyone knew him for his barbecue."
He owned Foster's Stars Club on Johnson Road in the 1990s, she said. He also farmed some of the family property in Fosters. Fosters' children said that he was known for mowing lawns for older friends and neighbors.
"He was a humanitarian and a good man who loved people," Courtney Foster said.
Foster is survived by his other daughter, Keisha Foster-Epps and many other family members. His son Anthony Dewayne Graham preceded him in death.
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About the Book
It's 1964 and ten-year-old Felix is sure of a few things: the birds and the bees are puzzling, television is magical, and this is one Christmas he'll never forget.
LBJ and Lady Bird are in the White House, Meet the Beatles is on everyone's turntable, and Felix Funicello (distant cousin of the iconic Annette!) is doing his best to navigate fifth grade—easier said than done when scary movies still give you nightmares and you bear a striking resemblance to a certain adorable cartoon boy.
Back in his beloved fictional town of Three Rivers, Connecticut, with a new cast of endearing characters, Wally Lamb takes his readers straight into the halls of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parochial School—where Mother Filomina's word is law and goody-two-shoes Rosalie Twerski is sure to be minding everyone's business. But grammar and arithmetic move to the back burner this holiday season with the sudden arrivals of substitute teacher Madame Frechette, straight from Québec, and feisty Russian student Zhenya Kabakova. While Felix learns the meaning of French kissing, cultural misunderstanding, and tableaux vivants, Wishin' and Hopin' barrels toward one outrageous Christmas.
From the Funicello family's bus-station lunch counter to the elementary school playground (with an uproarious stop at the Pillsbury Bake-Off), Wishin' and Hopin' is a vivid slice of 1960s life, a wise and witty holiday tale that celebrates where we've been—and how far we've come.
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Critical Praise
"In the hands of Wally Lamb, what emerges isn't an apology but a celebration of life...Felix makes a hilarious guide through a story that whirs right along." — Washington Post
"Lamb's rich panoply of details...render this novel first-rate escapism just begging for a comforter and a cup of tea." — Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Warmly, sweetly retro" — Kansas City Star
"Lamb gets Felix's voice just right, and he does a spot-on job of evoking the special joys and trials of parochial school in the '60's" — St. Petersburg Times
"Lamb's vividly detailed portrait of the 1960's and the inner workings of a Catholic schoolboy's mind puts his first Christmas book on par with his previous three novels." — Miami Herald
"Lamb...proves he can be short, sweet and funny" — USA Today
"Wishin' and Hopin' from Wally Lamb reminds us of what innocence was like." — Body and Soul
"Both heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny…a cast of characters that are both uproarious and unforgettable…a poignant reminder that family and friends are the greatest gift of all." — Hartford Books Examiner
We might as well call Wally Lamb the man with the golden pen...[Wishin' and Hopin'] will leave you laughing and thinking nostalgically about your own school days and holidays past" — BookPage
"Lamb is a very good writer, and Wishin' and Hopin' is a charming read with a genuinely funny ending." — Houston Chronicle
"Humorous and heartwarming…clever and well-written…A fun trip down memory lane from a skilled writer. The stocking stuffer might just become a cherished possession." — Columbus Dispatch
"Charming…. Full of pop-culture references of the day…this will have broad appeal." — Library Journal
Product Details
- Imprint: HarperLuxe
- On Sale: 11/24/2009
- Trimsize: 6 in (w) x 9 in (h) x 0.56 in (d)
- Pages: 224
- List Price: 19.99 USD
- BISAC1: FICTION / Coming of Age
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5:43 a.m. - Hijackers Check in at Portland Airport; Atta Becomes Angry with Ticket Agent
6:00 a.m. - Two Hijackers Fly to Boston
6:20 a.m.-7:48 a.m.- Hijackers Arrive at Airports and Board Flights; Computer Screening Program Fails to Stop Them
6:30 a.m. - NORAD on Alert for Emergency Exercises
8:13 a.m. - Flight 11 Makes Its Last Communication with Air Traffic Control
8:14 a.m. - Flight 11 Is Hijacked, but Pilot Makes No Distress Call
8:19 a.m. - Flight 11 Attendant Ong Phones in Hijack Report, Officials Doubt Validity
Between 8:22 a.m. and 8:44 a.m. - Sweeney's Call Reaches American Headquarters, but Managers Cover Up the News
8:24 a.m. - Boston Air Traffic Controllers Hear Flight 11 Hijacker Say, 'We Have Some Planes,' but Uncertain of Origin of Transmission
8:25 a.m. - Boston Center Starts Notifying Chain of Command
8:30 a.m. - US Military Holding 'Practice Armageddon' Nationwide Training Exercise
8:37 a.m. - Boston Flight Control Notifies NEADS, Against Normal Procedures; Timing Disputed
Between 8:42 a.m. and 8:46 a.m. - Hijackers Take Over Flight 175
8:43 a.m. - NORAD Notified that Flight 175 Has Been Hijacked
8:44 a.m. - Flight 11 Attendant Calm as End Approaches
Between 8:46 a.m. and 8:55 a.m. - Bush's Motorcade Quickly Hears of Flight 11 Crash, but Bush Reportedly Still Unaware
8:46 a.m. - Fighters Ordered to Scramble to Flight 11 Nine Minutes after NORAD Notification
Shortly After 8:46 a.m. - New York Flight Control Notices Problems with Flight 175
Shortly After 8:46 a.m. Rumsfeld Learns of First WTC Attack
8:50 a.m. - FAA Establishes Phone Bridges, Including with the Military, Earlier than Claimed by 9/11 Commission
8:51 a.m.-8:53 a.m. - Flight Controller Declares Flight 175 Hijacked
8:51 a.m.-8:54 a.m. - Hijackers Take Over Flight 77
Between 8:55 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. - President Bush First Told About WTC Crash? Suggests Accident
8:56 a.m. - Flight 77 Transponder Signal Disappears; NORAD Not Informed
9:00 a.m. - 9/11-Styled Simulation Canceled
After 9:03 a.m. - Secret Service Wants Fighters Scrambled from Andrews; None Are Ready to Fly
After 9:03 a.m. - Wolfowitz Continues Routine Meeting, Rumsfeld Stays in Office
9:05 a.m. - Condoleezza Rice Tries to Assemble National Security Team, but Cannot Reach Key Officials
9:08 a.m.-9:13 a.m. - Fighters Put in Holding Pattern over Ocean instead of Defending New York City
9:09 a.m. and After - Numerous False Reports of Hijacked Aircraft Cause Confusion
9:10 a.m. - Cheney Apparently Goes to White House Bunker; Other Accounts Have Him Moving Locations Later
9:16 a.m. - Flight 93 Reported Hijacked before Hijacking Supposedly Occurs, According to Some Accounts; One Hijacker May Have Snuck into Cockpit Early
9:20 a.m. - Barbara Olson Said to Call from Flight 77, but Account Is Full of Contradictions
9:20 a.m. - FAA Sets Up Ineffectual Hijacking Teleconference
9:21 a.m. - Boston Air Traffic Control Center Mistakenly Tells NEADS Flight 11 Is Still Airborne
9:24 a.m. - By Some Accounts, FAA Notifies NORAD Flight 77 Is Hijacked and Washington-Bound; 9/11 Commission Claims This Never Happens
9:26 a.m. - Cheney Given Updates on Unidentified Flight 77 Heading toward Washington; Says 'Orders Still Stand'
9:28 a.m. - Hijackers Take over Flight 93
9:29 a.m.-9:37 a.m. - Pentagon Command Center Begins High Level Conference Call
9:30 a.m. - Langley Fighters Take Off Toward Washington; They Could Reach City in Six Minutes but Take Half an Hour
9:32 a.m. - Flight 93 Hijacker Tells Passengers Bomb Is Onboard; Air Traffic Controller Overhears
9:34 a.m. - FAA Mentions in Passing to NORAD that Flight 77 Is Missing
9:36 a.m.-10:06 a.m. - Military Claims it is Tracking Flight 93 and Ready to Shoot it Down; 9/11 Commission Says Otherwise
9:37 a.m. - Langley Fighters Still Short of Washington; Where and Why Is Not Clear
9:38 a.m. - Rumsfeld Dashes toward Crash Site Seconds after Pentagon Is Hit
Between 9:38 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. - Rumsfeld Spends Brief Time at Pentagon Crash Scene and Helps Carry a Stretcher; Accounts Conflict over Details
Between 9:45 a.m. and 9:56 a.m. - Richard Clarke Initiates Continuity of Government Plan
9:45 a.m.-9:58 a.m. - Passenger Todd Beamer Describes Situation on Flight 93, Though Accounts Are Contradictory
9:45 a.m. - Senior FAA Manager, on His First Day on the Job, Orders All Planes Out of the Sky Nationwide
9:49 a.m. - FAA Headquarters Continues to Delay Decision on Contacting NORAD About Flight 93
9:57 a.m. - Passengers Begin Attempt to Regain Control of Flight 93
9:58 a.m. - Passenger Ed Felt Said to Describe Explosion and White Smoke from Bathroom Call
9:59 a.m. - Some Witnesses Hear Explosions as South Tower Collapses
Between 10:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. - President Bush and Vice President Cheney Said to Confer on Shootdown Orders; 9/11 Commission Later Doubts Their Account
10:03 a.m. - NMCC Learns of Flight 93 Hijacking, NORAD Still Not Told
Before 10:06 a.m. - Fighters Trailing Flight 93?
Before 10:06 a.m. - Flight 93 Breaks Up Prior to Crash?
10:06 a.m. - Flight 93 Crashes into Filled-in Mine in Pennsylvania Countryside
10:18 a.m.-10:20 a.m. - Cheney Calls Bush; Receives Shootdown Authorization, According to 9/11 Commission
10:28 a.m. - Some Witnesses Hear Explosions as North Tower Collapses
10:30 a.m. - Missing Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Finally Enters NMCC
10:42 a.m. - Andrews Fighters Finally Take Off, but Without Missiles
11:45 a.m. - Air Force One Lands at Louisiana Air Force Base
3:15 p.m. - President Bush Meets with Top Officials via Video Conference Call
4:30 p.m. - WTC Building 7 Area Is Evacuated Due to Anticipated Collapse
6:54 p.m. - President Bush Returns to White House
8:30 p.m. - President Bush Gives Third Speech, Declares Bush Doctrine
11:30 p.m. - President Bush Sees 9/11 as New Pearl Harbor
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Camden County Sheriff's officials have arrested Morris A. McCabe, 51, in connection with the murders of Donald E. Young, 45, Donald Q. Myers, 53, and Sally A. Amos, 46, all of Stoutland.
One arrest has been made in connection with a triple homicide that occurred near Stoutland over the weekend.
Camden County Sheriff's officials have arrested Morris A. McCabe, 51, in connection with the murders of Donald E. Young, 45, Donald Q. Myers, 53, and Sally A. Amos, 46, all of Stoutland.
Morris was arrested Saturday night in Lebanon and is currently being held in the Laclede County Jail. No motive has been released.
McCabe has been charged with three counts of 1st Degree Murder and 3 counts of Armed Criminal Action. No bond is being allowed.
Sheriff's deputies were called to a residence on State Route T Friday morning. According to the Sheriff's Office, a friend had stopped by the residence and knocked on the door only to receive no answer. The friend looked through a window and saw a subject "slumped over the table." The friend immediately called police.
The aforementioned persons were found deceased in the residence.
Autopsies were performed on the bodies Saturday in Springfield. Those results are still pending.
The Sheriff's Office said there is no evidence linking this homicide to others that have occurred in Camden County, and it appears the incident was not drug-related.
Agencies assisting Camden County Sheriff's Office in this investigation are as follows: The Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control, the Missouri State Water Patrol, the Laclede County Sheriff's Office, the Lebanon Police Department, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and the Laclede County Prosecutor's Office.
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LANSING (WILX)-- People were celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream," speech all over the country. In mid-Michigan, it was no exception.
Lansing native, Sharon Greer, remembers watching the speech when she was a little girl.
"We were off school. We got to sit at home, and watch it on those little black and white t.v.'s we had," described Greer.
She says she knew then it was a day to remember.
"Just seeing that many black people in one spot and no cops. There were no arrests, they were all being peaceful. You just noticed people as far as you could see on that camera. It was just amazing to see," said Greer.
For her and many others, it was more than just a speech about equality in a dangerous time of segregation.
"Things were different, we couldn't go some places. I remember my mother would take me downtown to a restaurant every Saturday to have toast and milk. I didn't really understand then that we were breaking color barriers," said Greer.
(You can watch the speech by clicking on the story link at the bottom of the page.)
Paulette Granberry Russell, MSU Diversity Advisor, wasn't as lucky to be able to watch the speech 50 years ago. But she says the lessons from it were taught to her by her Grandmother.
"The speech resonates with me particularly because I have two children. I want my children to be acknowledged not for the color of their skin, but for the content of their character," said Granberry Russell.
For both Greer and Granberry Russell, the speech has made a bigger impact than anyone could have ever imagined.
"I wouldn't have a business if he didn't do what he did, and hadn't said what he said. That's why I always celebrate today by working," said Greer.
Today there are small details that can be found, like a Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. that remind us every day of the impact the speech had.
"That was Logan Street when I grew up. These are ways to honor him and make him remembered in everyone's lives," said Greer.


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EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado - Eagle County's schools could get $4.6 million more if a bill making its way through the state Legislature becomes law.
Senate Bill 13-213 would shift school funding mechanism away from the state and back to local school districts, says the bill's author, Denver Democrat Michael Johnston, a Vail native.
In its current form, Johnson's bill would increase statewide school funding between $950 million and $1.3 billion. The money would come from some sort of income tax increase, not property taxes, Johnston's staff said.
The package was back on the Colorado Senate floor Monday morning. It is expected to pass in the Colorado Senate early this week, then move to the House, Johnston's staff said. Gov. John Hickenlooper has spoken in favor of the bill and is expected to sign it if it comes to his desk.
Even if it gets through the Senate and House and governor signs it, because it's a tax increase, voters will have to approve it in November.
Even then, the money won't show up for a year or two.
The school district has plenty to do without trying to figure out what to do with money it doesn't have, and may never. The money wouldn't come until 2015 or 2016.
"There's a lot of time between now and when the actual money flows. We'll decide what happens with it when it comes," said Phil Onofrio, the school district's chief financial officer. "The trick will be to use it in the best ways to help kids."
The bill sidesteps Colorado's TABOR Amendment, Amendment 23 and the Gallagher Amendment. The three simultaneously limit property taxes and government growth, while guaranteeing increases in state education spending.
"There's a longer-term constitutional fix out there. The immediate need for the schools is a financing mechanism. It tries to balance school funding between the state and the local districts," Johnston's staff said in a statement.
The human factor
When the recession hit, Eagle County funding per student dropped from $7149 to $6,741. The school district cut $9 million from its budget, and most of it came from the $52 million general fund, say district officials. About 80 percent of the general fund is spent on salaries and benefits.
The school district cut 79 full-tine positions last year, including teachers and hourly staff. Another 20 people saw their work-week shortened.
The year before that the school district cut 15 full-time positions, and another 20 positions took a pay cut by having their hours decreased, said Brian Childress, the school district's human resources director.
"Johnston's bill would be a step in the right direction for Eagle County Schools, but would not cover all of the revenue lost over the last years of downturn," Childress said.
Colorado's education funding has not changed since 1994 when state lawmakers passed the Public School Finance Act. Almost half of Colorado's state budget is spent on education, $5.2 billion for 2011-12, according to the Colorado Department of Education.
Most of the money for schools comes from property taxes and vehicle registration taxes.
Colorado's 178 school district are funded for each student, and that would not change under Johnston's bill. What does change is the amount, and where some of that money comes from.
Right now, the least any school district receives is $5,634.77 per student. Under Johnston's bill, the baseline would be $7,500.
Eagle County's funding would increase $521 per student. It would increase $529 per student in Summit County; Summit County's overall increase would be $2.4 million when everything is added in.
Johnston's bill also raises the cap on property taxes that local voters could approve, if the school district ever opts to try again. Eagle County voters soundly defeated the school district's last property tax increase request.
The rest of the school district's budget is spent on line items like paying off voter-approved bond debt, around $25 million per year.
In total, taxpayers will spend $11,865 per pupil, including the $235,168,206 in voter-approved bond debt and interest, money spent to build and renovate schools and other capital projects - and not just classroom instruction.
Staff Writer Randy Wyrick can be reached at 970-748-2935 or email@example.com.


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VIENNA, 3 June 2013 - The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Royal Philips have signed a declaration regarding their joint collaboration on innovative LED lighting solutions for poverty reduction.
The declaration was signed on the margins of the Vienna Energy Forum, organized by UNIDO from 28 to 30 May.
Royal Philips (commonly known as Philips) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of healthcare, consumer lifestyle and lighting. It employs around 122,000 people across more than 60 countries. As of 2012, Philips was the largest manufacturer of lighting in the world measured by applicable revenues.
The declaration, signed by Philippe Scholtès, Officer-in-Charge of UNIDO's Programme Development and Technical Cooperation Division, and Harry Verhaar, Head of Global Public and Government Affairs, Philips Lighting, expresses the two organizations' intention to facilitate close co-operation regarding the Community Light Centres Programme in Africa, with the objective of contributing to the achievement of the goals and targets of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and the UN Secretary-General's Sustainable Energy for All Initiative.
Philips is currently installing more than a hundred Community Light Centres across Africa. These are areas of approximately 1000m2, or the size of a small soccer pitch, and are lit using a new generation of efficient solar-powered LED lighting. The concept of the Light Centres is to create areas of light for rural communities, which live without electricity, thus effectively 'extending the day and extending play', creating numerous opportunities for social, sporting and economic activities in the evening.
The joint declaration commits UNIDO and Philips to cooperate to promote rural access to energy and energy efficiency for productive activities, technology transfer and access to renewable energy solutions through solar-powered LED technologies, in particular in Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. The two organizations state their intention to identify suitable projects relating to the above areas of cooperation on an annual basis.
The joint declaration builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed between both organizations in September 2011, and signals the two organizations' willingness to engage in a strategic, long-term partnership to advance the mutual goal of sustainable and inclusive industrial development.
For further information, please contact:
Barbara Kreissler
UNIDO Business Partnerships Group
Tel.: +43 1 260 26 3420
Nick Kelso
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Mid Kansas Cooperative Association will award a total of nine scholarships valued at $500 each for the 2013-2014 school year to high school seniors within the MKC trade territory. Any high school senior who plans to attend an accredited university or college including junior, community, vocational or technical school is eligible to apply.
"We are pleased to offer the scholarships," Kerry Watson, MKC communications and administrative specialist, said. "This is our opportunity to recognize outstanding students in our communities who have demonstrated a balance of academics, school activities and community activities."
Applications are available online at www.mkcoop.com. Application deadline is March 15.
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A Global Assessment of the Role of Law in the HIV/AIDS Pandemic
Lance Gable
Wayne State University Law School
Lawrence O. Gostin
Georgetown University - Law Center - O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law
James G. Hodge Jr.
Arizona State University (ASU) - Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
May 18, 2009
Public Health, Vol. 123, pp. 260-264, 2009
Wayne State University Law School Research Paper No. 10-25
This article examines the dynamic role of law as a tool, and potential barrier, to public health interventions designed to ameliorate the negative impacts of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) globally. Law impacts the lives of persons living with (and at risk of) HIV/AIDS in many ways. Laws may:
(1) help to ensure that public health authorities are empowered to provide effective prevention and treatment programmes; (2) effectuate the human rights to life, health, work, education and property ownership of persons living with, or at risk of, HIV/AIDS; and (3) protect persons living with HIV/AIDS from social risks, stigma and other harms by respecting privacy and prohibiting unwarranted discrimination. However, laws can also create legal barriers in many countries that impede effective HIV/AIDS interventions by penalizing those with HIV/AIDS through criminal sanctions or other policies. As a result, it is recommended globally that laws should facilitate the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS consistent with scientific and public health practices and with a human rights framework. Effective use of existing laws that promote the public's health, and reforms of laws which impede it, contribute to improved individual and communal health outcomes concerning HIV/AIDS.
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STOCKTON - Stockton police arrested the brother of a 24-year-old man who was killed in a botched home invasion robbery on Monday.
Police said they arrested Stephen Rodriguez, 40, on suspicion of homicide and for his participation in a home invasion robbery attempt that occurred in the 1600 block of Julian Street at 5:38 a.m. Monday.
Rodriguez was located by police in Manteca and arrested.
Police have released few details about how the attempted robbery was conducted or who shot Rodriguez's brother, 24-year-old Angel Lopez-Mendoza, who was identified as the victim of a gunshot wound. Initial reports indicated the shooter could have been a resident of the home or an accomplice to the robbery.
The Stockton Police Department is encouraging citizens to call (209) 937-8377 or (209) 937-8323 with pertinent information. Anonymous callers can call Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600.
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4 rooms villa 80 m2
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Velikost80 m²
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Obtížné, protože navzdory rezervace formální (včetně regulace) jsem neměl tuto vlastnost, která byla zrušena, takže kavalír s Wimdu, kteří mi nabídli výměnou dočasným lékem, který se nevejde vůbec.
Tak velké zklamání a hodně hněvu pro snadnost, s jakou byl případ zacházeno
Difficile puisque malgré une réservation en bonne et due forme (règlement compris)je n'ai pas eu ce logement qui a été annulé de manière cavalière par Wimdu qui m'a proposé en échange un pis aller qui ne convenait pas du tout .
Alors , grosse déception et beaucoup de colère pour la légèreté avec laquelle le dossier a été traité
Tento byt je jen způsob, jak obrázky;
Pohodlné, čisté, dobře umístěný. Předání bylo velmi přesné, ale musím říci, že je reklama na internetu a dostat domů, že síť nikdy spojuje. Ale všechno ostatní skvěle. Líbilo se mi
Apartmán a umístění.
Este apartamento es tal cual como en la fotos ;
Confortable , limpio , bien ubicado . La entrega de llaves fue súper correcta pero tengo que decir que anuncian que hay internet y al llegar a la casa esa red nunca conecta . Pero por todo lo demás genial. Me gustó el
Piso y la ubicación .
Byt je v pořádku, ale tam byli překvapení dodatečné náklady, jako jsou: Ložní prádlo 8 € na osobu, ručníky 4 € za osobu, povinné úklid 28 € za osobu! + Daň!
Styď se Wimdu / Interhome osob na poskytnutí těchto nákladů po rezervace byla provedena a zaplacena.
The apartment was fine, but there were surprise extra costs such as: Bedlinen 8€ per person, towels 4€ per person, compulsory cleaning 28€ per person!!! + tax!
Shame on you Wimdu/Interhome people to present these costs after the booking was made and paid for.
Beautiful, comfortable flat with a magnificent view over plage du sillon
Excellent! Thank you again Wimdu.
Our host Trusted Partner, Interhome, were kind and very, very efficient, working from their local office nearby in Deauville. We felt comfortable before we even arrived in France. Wimdu as usual and our host each confirmed everything by email before we even set off; so put our minds at rest during those last crazy days of packing before our holiday.
And such a wonderful stylish apartment Couturier! So much beautiful character in the middle of Trouville sur Mer. It was wonderful to be staying in one of those gorgeous old Norman town houses rather than just seeing them from the outside. We really got the feel of the town and all its history just by looking out of our shuttered windows at the roof tops. And lots of space for us as a family.
Thank you Wimdu, Trusted Partner Interhome and of course the apartment Couturier. We'll definitely be back.
My boyfriend and I stayed here for 6 nights and it was absolutely wonderful! Exactly what you see in pictures, except there isn't actually a balcony. Just a glass door with railings right behind it. The area was by far our favourite in Barcelona. Truly unique and enjoyable to just walk around at any time of the day. The stairs are a frightening first impression, 57 in a small spiral staircase, but still definitely worth the mission. But yes, pack light!
Thank you Maria for your kind hospitality, suggestions and being readily available for anything we needed.
I definitely recommend :)
First of all, I was a little nervous because I had plenty of doubts and the agency didn't answer me, in that point very bad customer service I can't believe they take like one week to answer a customer email... Anyway one week before our arrival our host finally could contact me and I talked to her. Luckly Montse was a Spanish woman and we could understand each other very good. Despite we had problems in our arrival, she was very kind and understood everything, made everything very easy and was very flexible about the arriving time. She really cared about us, offering herself for any help we could need (finding supermakets, places to eat, and useful information) we are really grateful about that:)
About the house, 10-15 min walk from Piazza San Marco, good location, very close to important places and easy to find (difficult in Venice..) the house is exactly as described in the pictures, one big sofa-bed (very comfortable) one bedroom, the kitchen, bathroom and a small terrace. Despite was a little bit small apartment was very nice, comfortable and charming.
Against: it wasn't very cleaned, some dirty in the corners and under the sofa and furniture. I don't understand why we had to pay 20€ per person for cleaning taxes and other taxes when they left us the apartment not as cleaned as they could...
The oven didn't work (or we didn't know how to turn it on... Neither our host) and half of the stoves didn't work, and the ones who did was very low fire and we took ages to cook and to get the water to boil.
The other think I didn't like (but this isn't problem of the house) is that even is well located, it's pretty far from the train station, like 40 min walking, 1hour if you are taking luggage, so the best thing is to take the vaporetto and its 40 min more or less and 7,50€ each trip. It's not a really big deal but a think to take on count if money is a struggle for you. You'll do it if you are going to Treviso airport.
Anyway, we had a very nice time then, if I go back to Venice, I would repeat for sure! :)
In the apartment, it is calm at night in spite of it's central location and insufficient windows' sound proofing.
Also insufficient is room lighting, shutters of the kitchen cabinet are not arranged well, there is mold in the shower cabin.
But the Fountain Trevi district is an excellent place in Rome, and if you are not very captious you will enjoy this place to stay.
Very cosy place in a beautiful setting. Will come back for sure.
Nice, little cosy house! The only downside was, that it was hard to find and the second bedroom is separated on the ground floor (description/pictures didn´t match). Also there were a couple of additional costs, that weren`t mentioned in the description. We loved the view and the typical small italian village! The communication with the host was great and he was super helpful.
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Le Tour de Gentrification: My First Pedalpalooza Experience
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Submitted by Jason Merritt Gentrification. That was the theme of Le Tour de Gentrification, a Pedalpalooza bike tour of areas affected by gentrification led by lawyer and former city council candidate Nicholas Caleb and Rebel Metropolis writer/editor Hart Noecker. Arriving at Col. Sumner's Park early Monday evening, about 100 people were already gathered for...Read more →


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First some history, I have been playing for more than 5yrs but most of it was casual, 1 disc, many beer disc golf with friends. Last year, I played a grand total of 2 times. The year before that I played league and was out many times a week. If you see a blue SRT-4 with a 20ft spoiler (this thing was stock) and a "greedo" license plate, that's me. Anyhow, I want to get back into playing this year but I feel like I am starting over.
I used to drive a pretty consistant 300ft with the occasional 350-375ft throw. Nothing spectacular, but I don't play 'A' in league. My mid range game has always sucked and my putting was so-so.
I was out at Walnut last night practicing and I think I was the ONLY person there all night. My drives are all going about 200ft then diving hard right into the ground. I was throwing a 171 Star Starfire and a 172 Pro Wraith. So I pulled out an old Orc and Champ Tbird thinking I would have lot harder time turning these over. It was a little better, but things just weren't coming out right. I also threw a lighter Sidewinder (168) and Pro Starfire (167). I found that I was able to get a much better looking throw from these.
I almost feel like I have a mental block telling me that when I have a heavier disc in my hand that I REALLY need to rip it hard. I feel like I may be snapping them too hard. I should also note, I am not that big of a guy so a 172 feels sorta heavy to me.
I don't expect anyone to have a magic answer to why I can't drive, but any insight into things I might be able to make sure I shoudn't do would be wonderful. I would also be interested to hear what weight discs some of you guy use.


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text: 29 September 2011 archive See all show photos YOU might have been forgiven for thinking that Christophe Decarnin's demise at Balmain – and Olivier Rousteing's succession – was just another rumour having watched the Balmain show in Paris' Grand Hotel this afternoon. "He obviously has a deep understanding of what has made Balmain so successful," said Vogue's fashion editor Fran Burns afterwards. "He's really well versed in the DNA of the brand and it's clear that he knows what the Balmain woman wants." Having worked with Decarnin (whose tenure officially came to an end in April after five years with the house, the most recent of which were beleaguered with rumours of his ill health), at Balmain since 2009, Rousteing put on a loyal show today full of all the signatures: investment jackets with built up shoulders, leather hot pants, skinny mini dresses and tight leather jeans. It's for very sexy, very rich girls – their hair slicked back into high ponytails, all the better to show off their bejewelled clothes beneath. Some pieces, embellished in ornate swirls which reflected the grand surrounding of the Rue Scribe venue, were teamed with pale denim jeans cut boyfriend-style, or full floor-length denim skirts, while a studded gold, glittering skirt might come with a more casual slash-neck sweatshirt. Those, like the plain white cotton shirt that followed, heightened the vision value of leather dresses appliquéd with gold, rich floral brocades, tiny hot pants with high, jewel waistbands – some worn with leather bustiers – and leather trousers worn with huge metallic gold belts and encrusted vests fringed with white, black and gold stones. "Makes you wonder how the other half live," sang Michael Hutchence from the speakers – but with this peacock display of excess in front of us, there is little need to wonder. SEE THE BALMAIN SHOW ARCHIVE Dolly Jones Continue reading Back to top


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In November of 1996, Charlotte voters approved $32 million in Neighborhood Improvement bonds that targeted neighborhoods such as Hidden Valley, Lincoln Heights and Moores Chapel. In 2000, Charlotte voters approved $32 million in Neighborhood Improvement bonds which included West Boulevard, Plaza Midwood and the Thomasboro/Hoskins neighborhoods.
$13.8 million was approved in 2004 and will be used to fund the Belmont Revitalization Plan and Hope VI Project ($8.8 million) and to complete construction of the 2000 bonds ($5 million).
In November 2006, voters approved $25,000,000 for neighborhood projects. Design contracts were awarded on May 14, 2007 and the public input process has begun on fourteen projects.
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I have disintegrating discs in my lower back and suffer from lower back pain frequently. I looked at an adjustable bed frame that offered a zero gravity position but it cost over $3000. I found Relax The Back online and their contour wedge system for $300 . The wedges are lightweight but sturdy and soft You can arrange the wedges in different positions for different pain areas. The zero gravity position of the wedges gets rid of my pain when I'm trying to go to sleep. The wedges works great. I am very satisfied with this purchase and would recommend to anyone seeking pain relief.
on 5/2/2015
This would be my 3rd 2 piece pillow'system'. The first being purchased 10-15 years ago the other probably 5yrs ago are attached together by a pillow case effectively making it all one piece being able to swing into either position without losing each piece and has velcro straps for extra hold. The latest pillow design does not have the one piece pillow case and relies on velcro straps to keep the pillow together. The upright position holds true but while lying in the prone position the velcro straps peals away easily leaving you to constantly adjust the two pillow pieces.Quite aggravating, especially in the middle of the night. Wish RTB left as was. Why fix something that isn't broke as they say.
on 6/7/2013
This is absolutely my favorite sleep system. When I had major surgery and had to sleep on my back for 3 months I bought this set and the additional pillow. I slept like a baby! Now, whenever my friends or relatives have surgery or back pain, I buy and send them this set!!! Everyone loves it and I get the satisfaction of knowing I gave them something that actually WORKS!!!
on 3/3/2013
This wedge system works well for me. I injured my lumbar area a few years ago and just recently fell, twisting my back!!
The support is gentle, just firm enough!
on 2/18/2013
I was so excited about receiving this product, hoping that I would finally have a good night's sleep. Unfortunately that was not to be. My back pain radiates from my tail bone and while the wedges did help to alleviate this pain, my upper back and neck became stiff and sore. Additionally, I am just 5'2" and I found the leg wedge just too high for me to comfortably rest my knees. When the wedge is open it is quite clumsy and takes up so much room on the bed that my husband does not have much room, and I need to use my own covers. Perhaps I can get the wedges cut to size and that would help. In the meantime, I would suggest that this system come in additional sizes.
On a different note, it took over one month for me to receive the item (after several attempts to find out how long before it arrives). And now I see, just one month later that the item has been reduced in price. Oh well
on 8/26/2012
I bought this set 10 years ago for post-surgical recovery. It helped me sleep with a minimum of pain. I have used it after back injuries and anything that has required head elevation, and it's still in great shape. However, the incline on the leg wedge is a little too long for me when sitting in the upright position. (I'm 5'4".) This was easily solved with a smaller inexpensive leg wedge, also from RTB.
on 6/7/2012
I bought this entire system for our daughter who is extremely ill with cancer throughout her little body. I had her oncologist review it before purchasing it and he said yes, absolutely that was what she needed. She cannot sleep without this system. Even when she has been back in the hospital we have carried it and used it there as well. It has been more than worth the money just to see our daughter be able to get some rest and sleep. Definitaly worth the money!!
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In 2002 I underwent 14 hours of spinal surgery on L3-L5. I had one disc removed, a bone graft from my left hip, and 2 rods, 6 pedicle screws, spacer brackets, wires and a permanent battery (to stimulate fusion) placed. Since then, though I have regained my ability to walk, I am always in pain. I bought a TempurPedic mattres, and have tried all sorts of supports in order to sleep well and not wake up to severe pain and crippling muscle spasms - to no avail. This wedge system (I bought the cervical pillow as well) is amazing. It took me a few nights to adjust to it, but this morning was the first time in more than 15 years that I got out of bed without the assistance of pain killers and muscle relaxers BECAUSE I WAS NOT IN PAIN AT ALL! I cannot believe how well this works, I feel absolutely amazing!
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Bought this for post surgery. I had to stay inclined for a few weeks. Designed to your comfort level, (adjustable). Definitely a 5 star, worth the price!!!!
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I use them for marathon gaming sesions and then rise feeling rested :D
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Occipital nerve stimulation is a procedure that might be useful for the treatment of chronic and severe headache disorders that do not adequately respond to more conventional therapy, including chronic migraines. Although occipital nerve stimulation was first used for headaches in 1977, it's still a treatment in development.
Surgical procedures for occipital nerve stimulation vary. In general, a small device is implanted at the base of the skull, near the occipital nerve.
Your doctor connects the lead to a power source (pulse generator) that sends electrical impulses to the occipital nerve. Your doctor implants the pulse generator, often under the collarbone (clavicle), but the abdominal and buttock (gluteal) areas also are options.
After occipital nerve stimulation, the need for surgical revision of wire placement is common. Infection, pain and muscle spasms also are risks.
Research indicates that occipital nerve stimulation may improve headaches for some people who try the therapy.
However, studies on occipital nerve stimulation so far have included only a small number of participants and long-term results are limited.
The bottom line? Although there's evidence that occipital nerve stimulation may be effective in the treatment of chronic headache disorders, more studies are needed before the approach can be considered a routine headache treatment.
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