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VANCOUVER, Wash. -- A Vancouver woman is being charged with a crime after she admitted faking an attack in which her face was doused in acid.
Bethany Storro was set to be charged with three counts of theft with aggravating circumstances in connection with fundraisers after the August 30 incident, according to Clark County prosecutors. She was hospitalized Monday for undisclosed reasons.
An investigation indicated that the reported acid attack on Storro was self-inflicted, Vancouver police said last week. Storro said she was hit in the face with the liquid near the Esther Park area of downtown Vancouver.
"I thought there would be no evidence of me doing it to myself," Storro told police. "And then you guys -- I thought that you guys would give up on trying to find the person and it would be done," court documents showed
Court documents showed Storro said she self-administered the acid to her face with drain cleaner purchased in a local hardware store. Storro bought a pair of gloves at the time, records showed.
Storro told a detective that at first, she was trying to kill herself. Secondly, she stated, if that proved not to be fatal, then she could get her face redone.
"Then when I realized it wasn't killing me, I thought maybe this was the answer to all my problems. To have a completely different face," she said.
She said she bought the gloves to wear while using towels to apply the custic substance to her face in a restroom of a park near Clark college, hours before she reported being attacked.
More: Storro's parents make apology
"Her motives for doing what she did are her's and when we get to trial I'll have my arguments about what her motives were," said prosecutor Tony Golik.
According to the arresting officer's affidavit, there were no witnesses to the attack; the burn pattern on her face was even, not splash marks; there were no burns on the eyes, hair ears or lips and that he burning substance appears to have been applied, rather than splashed. There was no physical evidence at the scene and no sunglasses were ever found.
Doctors who treated Storro in the burn unit at Legacy Emanuel told investigators they were suspicious about the burn pattern on her face.
Storro initially told police she was getting something out of the passenger side of her car before heading into a Starbucks when a woman walked up to her and said "hey pretty girl, do you want to drink this?" before she threw the liquid onto her face and ran off.
Storro stumbled about in pain and fell to the ground screaming. A passerby called police using Storro's cellphone.
She described her attacker as an African American woman and a sketch was later released by investigators.
Storro said that while in the hospital, a Safeway representative gave her a check for $3,000, which was placed into her personal account.
She said she spent about $1,500 of the money on dinners for her parents, a train ticket for her sister, "stuff at Target" clothes for herself and round-trip train tickets to Seattle for her and her mother for the weekend of Sept. 12. She also used the money to pay off a $620 bill to a Portland clinic where she had a laser peel two weeks before she burned herself.
A fund set up at Umpqua Bank for Storro, in the name of her mother Nancy Neuwelt, has accumulated $4,596.04. That included $800 from a fundraiser at Anytime Fitness.
An account at Riverview Savings Bank in Vancouver has $20,000 in Storro's name. The bank had held a fundraising golf tournament for her.
"I don't think anyone is really mad about what she did, just more sad," said John Pax who hosted a fundraiser at Anytime Fitness. "Why would someone do something like that to themselves."
Outside their Vancouver home last week, Joseph and Nancy Neuwelt apologized to the community, saying each believed "as any good parent would" that their daughter had been the victim of an attack.
They said they did not know until Thursday that the ordeal was a hoax.
They also apologized on Storro's behalf to her co-workers at Safeway and fellow members of Anytime Fitness, who were planning a fundraiser in her honor. Joseph Neuwelt said all money donated to his daughter's relief fund will be returned through the proper channels.
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It will require shrewd diplomacy, but U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has an opportunity to make serious progress on an issue that has vexed leaders of his Conservative Party for generations: Britain's relationship with Europe.
That opportunity has come courtesy of an unlikely source, the spiralling euro zone debt crisis. The crisis has led German Chancellor Angela Merkel to seek limited changes to the European Union treaty to allow tighter fiscal union between members of the euro zone. But before the treaty changes can happen, Ms. Merkel needs to win the support of all 27 EU members.
If she can count on the U.K.'s support, it will give her a powerful ally and will help her convince the other members of the EU to back the changes.
In return for his support, Mr Cameron will demand safeguards to protect the U.K.'s financial center, the City of London, and will seek a guarantee that the U.K. will continue to have an explicit opt out from tighter fiscal rules.
Mr. Cameron and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne are in favor of greater fiscal integration between the 17 members of the euro zone, because they see it as an essential part of stemming the crisis and creating a stable currency bloc.
But they fear this greater union will result in the euro zone countries forming a caucus and locking the U.K., and the other nine EU members who are outside the euro zone, out of key decisions on the single market or on regulatory decisions. Mr. Cameron also has to contend with Euroskeptic lawmakers within his Conservative Party, around one hundred of whom staged a rebellion last month and backed a nonbinding vote calling for a national referendum on Britain's membership of the EU.
And looming in the background are Mr. Cameron's partners in the coalition government, the Liberal Democrats. The Lib Dems are traditionally pro-Europe (having previously argued in favor of the U.K. joining the euro) and while there have been no public spats over Europe, Lib Dem leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has looked uncomfortable over some of the Conservative statements on the issue.
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Community news for Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012
Group recruiting tax counselors
The American Association of Retired Persons is recruiting tax counselors to apply through Saturday. Volunteer tax counselors are needed to provide tax preparation at local senior centers and community sites from Feb. 1 to April 15. Volunteers receive one week of free tax preparation and computer system classroom training. Apply online. Visit
aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide or call (760) 729-7616.
Single seniors club to dine and dance
The North County Singles Club, a social club for single seniors ages 55 and older, will meet for dinner and dancing at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 21 and 28 in Vista. Prospective club members are invited. Admission costs $15 and includes a buffet or menu order. Dancing to live music will be offered from 6:30 to 9:30. Reserve at (760) 942-2719 at least two days before the event. Visit
Methodist Church to hold concert Sunday
The music department of the United Methodist Church of Vista will present a concert titled "In Excelsis" at 4 p.m. Sunday at 490 S. Melrose Drive. The program includes "Gloria" by Antonio Vivaldi and John Rutter with a full orchestra accompaniment. The Anderson Handbell Choir as well as vocal, organ and instrumental soloists will also be featured. Call (760) 726-0442.
Scandinavian event set at Norway Hall
A traditional Jultrefest event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Norway Hall 2006 E. Vista Way. The event will include crafts, storytelling, traditional food, and dancing around the Christmas tree. Santa will also visit. Cost is $6 for adults. Reserve at (760) 749-7775.
Boy Scouts to hold rummage sale
Boy Scout Troop 722 will hold a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 525 W. Vista Way. There will be gently used items and clothing. Visit
Veterans Writing Group to meet
The Veterans Writing Group invites all veterans interested in writing to join them from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mission Branch Library, 3861 Mission Blvd. Writers of all skill levels and genres are welcome. Guest mentor will be Kathy Green, literature professor at Pasadena Community College. Bring what you are working on for read and critique. Visit
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Church to hold Christmas concert
Lighthouse Christian Church will hold a Christmas concert featuring the San Luis Rey Chorale and Orchestra at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday at 4700 Mesa Drive. Christmas Eve candlelight services will be at 5 and 7 p.m. Dec. 24. Christmas services are at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Dec. 23. Free child care at all services. Call (760) 726-0590 or visit
Library to host 'Fiddle Girl'
The Oceanside Library will present "Meet the Instruments: Making Music With Fiddle Girl Celia Lawley" at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway. Lawley will sing and demonstrate different musical styles on violin, mandolin, accordion, tin flute, guitar and banjo, and will provide interesting historical facts about the instruments. Children will have an opportunity to play and learn the names of the instruments. Visit
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Symphony to perform in concert
The North Coast Symphony, under the direction of Daniel Swem, will present "Holiday Sparkler" at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Seacoast Community Church, 1050 Regal Road. The concert program will include Mendelssohn's "The Hebrides (Overture)," "Fantasia on 'Greensleeves'" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and many other holiday favorites, concluding with a carol sing-along. Suggested donation is $8 for students or senior citizens, and $10 for all others with a maximum cost of $25 per family. Visit
northcoastsymphony.com or call (760) 753-3003.
Group to meet for day of games
The "Never Alone on Sunday" will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Bernardo Heights Clubhouse, 16150 Bernardo Heights Parkway. Locals are invited participate for a fun day of games including bridge, canasta, contract gin and mahjong. Reserve at (858) 451-0065. ESCONDIDO
Daley Ranch offers hikes
Daley Ranch will offer an "Early Morning Fitness Hike" at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at 3024 La Honda Drive. Naturalist Rita Ospelt will lead an eye-opening hike using the Sage, Jack Creek Meadow, Hidden Spring, Engelmann Oak, Cougar Ridge and Boulder Loop trails. The morning also includes an excursion to the top of Stanley Peak for an extra challenge. The total distance will be 13 miles. Hike not suited for children. Visit
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Camps available during break
The San Diego Children's Discovery Museum is offering Winter Break Discovery Camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 26-28 and Jan. 2-4 at 320 N. Broadway. Camp is designed for children ages 4-8. Early and late drop-off options are available for an extra fee. Register at
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Story of Jesus to be presented in song
A cantata titled "Night of Miracles" will bring the story of Jesus Christ in word and song presented by the Chancel Choir of Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church, joined by members of the Korean Presbyterian Church in Vista, at 5 p.m. Sunday in the church sanctuary, 6600 Black Rail Road. The performance will be accompanied by a string quartet and a scriptural narration. Call (760) 431-8990.
'Greatest Story Ever Told' to be performed
"The Greatest Story Ever Told" Christmas musical, featuring the Celebration Choir and Orchestra of Carlsbad Community Church, will be held 6 p.m. Sunday at the church, 3175 Harding St. Child care will be provided. Free, but tickets are required for seating. Call (760) 729- 2331.
Learn about college entry secrets
Parents of college-bound students are welcome to a free college planning workshop at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road. Learn about increasing financial aid, essay reviews, admission secrets, college application tips, SAT/ACT or PSAT test prep programs and more. Reserve at (760) 889-1828.
Childbirth classes offered at hospital
The "Preparation for Childbirth: In a Weekend" class offered by Palomar Health will meet from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Education Classroom at Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road. The weekend course includes the same information covered in Palomar Health's five-week series and will help new moms or couples prepare for a safe and satisfying birth experience. A tour of the birth center is included. Fee is $70 per mom or couple. Register at
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SAN JOSE -- What do earthworms prefer -- apples, potatoes or oats? How do you make a sound wave visible to the naked eye? Can a coffee can help measure the calories in a cashew?
In a tech mecca like Silicon Valley, it's not all that surprising some teenagers have a burning interest in the answers. But in East San Jose, schools don't offer any lab sciences until ninth grade, unlike those in Cupertino and other affluent areas -- a gap Saturday's science fair aimed to help fill.
Dubbed sciencepalooza!, the 15th annual event brought droves of East Side Union High School students to an exhibit hall at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. In braces and skinny jeans, they set up cardboard displays and waited nervously to tell roving judges about their projects.
"Sciencepalooza! can be a trajectory-changing experience,'' said Paul Kilkenny, the district's science coordinator. "It can end up being a huge change in self-concept.''
Students gain experience in meeting deadlines, coming up with ideas or replicating tried-and-true experiments, doing research, and analyzing and communicating the results. The event is primarily sponsored by the Synopsys Outreach Foundation, an offshoot of the integrated chip design company.
Cordell Wagner, 16, and Darius Scott, 17, wanted to know if earthworms prefer one food over another. Their conclusion:
"Oats,'' Cordell said, "probably because they're easier to break down than apples or potatoes.''
Ellesia Janto, 16, measured the calories in cashews, peanuts and marshmallows by burning the items in homemade calorimeters made out of different-sized coffee cans, concluding that the 10-centimeter can was best.
Brittany Blevins, 17, won an award for the most ingenious project with "Waves on Fire,'' a replication of a famous physics experiment. Using propane and a long silver perforated tube, she showed what acoustic standing waves look like.
"You're pretty much able to see sound,'' she said enthusiastically.
Deciding on a career won't be too difficult for Brittany. Though she loves children and said she wouldn't mind being a kindergarten teacher, she also inherited her father's interest in engineering.
"I have his little tinkering brain,'' Brittany said.
Contact Tracey Kaplan at 408-278-3482. Follow her at Twitter.com/tkaplanreport


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It was the mud that was killing us one by one—the mud, the lack of shelter, and the lack of food. (12.16)
Many casualties of war weren't the result of gas or gunfire. Instead, it could be simple things like sickness due to inadequate shelter or nutrition. Joey and the horses experience the same issues. Remember, Topthorn isn't killed by battle; he's killed from illness and exhaustion.
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I stood in a wide corridor of mud, a wasted, shattered landscape, between two vast, unending rolls of barbed wire. [...] This was what the soldiers called "no-man's-land." (15.19)
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"We have shown them that any problem can be solved between people if only they can trust each other." (16.16)
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It's FCS weekend in the ACC.
Smaller programs will square off against nationally ranked Atlantic Coast Conference opponents on Saturday, and even if the games aren't competitive, they'll be a win-win for both schools.
Sure, it's a nice payday: Bethune-Cookman will receive $475,000 for playing at No. 8 Florida State, Savannah State $375,000 for its game at No. 16 Miami and VMI walks with $325,000 after playing at Virginia.
But VMI coach Sparky Woods says there's more than money to be gained.
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The ACC schools get to work on areas of concern and likely move a step closer to becoming bowl eligible.


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The linear two-dimensional stability of inviscid vortex streets of finite-cored vortices
The stability of two-dimensional infinitesimal disturbances of the inviscid Kármán vortex street of finite-area vortices is reexamined. Numerical results are obtained for the growth rate and oscillation frequencies of disturbances of arbitrary subharmonic wavenumber and the stability boundaries are calculated. The stabilization of the pairing instability by finite area demonstrated by Saffman & Schatzman (1982) is confirmed, and also Kida's (1982) result that this is not the most unstable disturbance when the area is finite. But, contrary to Kida's quantitative predictions, it is now found that finite area does not stabilize the street to infinitesimal two-dimensional disturbances of arbitrary wavelength and that it is always unstable except for one isolated value of the aspect ratio which depends upon the size of the vortices. This result does agree, however, with those of a modified version of Kida's analysis.(Published Online April 20 2006)
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- Into this show about a quarter of a hour though and Kangaroo Kid used two words which were send tremors of fear through the crowd - 'Audience participation'.
- It seemed that the whole of nature was affected by a tremor of excitement, adoring the creator.
- Jaime felt a tremor of fear and doubt surge through her body.
1.3A tremble or quaver in a person's voice.
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- I listen out for unnatural noises, analyse the stewardess's voice for any tremors of concern and, in the unfortunate event that I find myself sitting over the wing, scan the metal parts for signs of wear and tear.
- I can feel a tremor in my voice, the fifth or sixth time that I call her name.
- The tremor in his voice reflected a man looking over the edge of a very deep abyss.
Early 17th century: from Latin tremor, from tremere 'to tremble'.
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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Permanent Makeup: Strange Ways to Save Money
Women know how expensive cosmetics can be. Even the basic drugstore brands can cost anywhere from $3.00 on up per item. If you buy department store brands, you can easily drop twenty dollars or more on just one item. Given … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal, Health, Personal Finance, Saving Money Tagged expensive cosmetics, makeup. permanent makeup, permanent blush, permanent eyeliner, permanent eyeshadow, permanent lipliner, permanent lipstick, save money on makeup, strange ways to save money, tattoo eyeliner, tattoo lipstick 11 Comments
Everyday Common Sense & Patience Will Save Money
Sometimes, common sense escapes even the most intelligent of people. We all make fundamental assumptions. Drawers should slide open and slide closed. Doors should behave in a similar fashion. When they do not, something very primitive and entirely irrational possesses … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal, Housing, Personal Finance, Saving Money Tagged ascertain problem, common sense, don't destroy, patience, remove object, stuck, stuck door, stuck drawer 7 Comments
Sell Your Stuff, Not Your Trash: Yard Sale Etiquette
I went to a yard sale this weekend that was disappointing, to say the least. Everything on sale was either broken, damaged, dirty, or trash (one half-used crayon, a moldy mattress, a shirt so faded and tattered that it would … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal, Making Money, Personal Finance Tagged earn extra money, estate sale, garage sale, selling stuff, trash, yard sale, yard sale bargains 8 Comments
Degrees Of Loyalty
What's in a name? Sometimes a lot. And sometimes not a lot. It all depends on what name is at issue and what associations you have with that name. If someone calls you by your name, you will recognize it. … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Finance, Saving Money, Shopping Tagged brand loyalty, brand trust, degrees of loayly, Shopping, spending, what's in a name, your name 5 Comments
The Homemaker's Resume
In this economy a lot of people are returning to the workforce after having stayed at home for several years. Maybe you stayed home to care for children or elderly parents, or simply because you had enough income or savings … Continue reading
Extravagances I Can't Understand
I am a Boston Celtics fan and I have been since I was a youth during the rather wonderful season that was 1981. I had the joy of going to see the Celtics play regularly in the Boston Garden back … Continue reading
Getting Household Items Without Touching Your Cash: Strange Spending
Like most people, I used to factor groceries, toiletries, and household items into my regular budget. The cost of those items had to be deducted from my cash flow. That was before I discovered how to pay for most of … Continue reading
Lessons From Father's Day
Father's Day has come and gone. My family dutifully celebrated my status as "Dad" by going out for breakfast and, later in the day, ice cream. In deference to the day, no one complained when I ordered only coffee for … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Personal Finance, Relationships Tagged appreciation, celebrations, event planning, events, father's day, planning celebrations 4 Comments
Whose Assets to Tap First?
A friend came to me for advice the other day regarding a big problem brewing in his house. His in-laws are getting up in years and have very little saved to cover their health care and long term needs. Health … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Medical, Personal Finance, Relationships Tagged ageing relatives, assets, family war, financial burden, health care, long term care, tapping assets 13 Comments
The Importance of Your Wardrobe
When I was younger, I hated to go back to school shopping. Every year, as the calendar pages turned and Labor Day approached, I dreaded my mother's announcement that we would be headed to the store to buy clothes for … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal, Personal Finance, Shopping Tagged back to school, back to school shopping, formal clothing, formal dress, Labor Day, wardrobe 6 Comments
In-House Water Heater Control: Strange Ways to Save Money
Your water heater is one of the biggest contributors to your electric bill. It's usually on all the time, heating water even when no one is home. I learned just how much it contributes to the power bill one summer … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal, Personal Finance, Saving Money, Utilities Tagged electric bill, save money, water heater, water heater control 12 Comments
Financial Ramifications Of Body Art
You are only young once, and that is a good thing — not only for parents and children, but for everyone else, too. Last year, one of my sons went to Boston for the summer to study creative writing. The … Continue reading
Posted in Making Money, Personal Finance, Work Tagged body art, career, job prospects, piercing, professional work, tattoos 19 Comments
How Does Your Spending Stack Up Against Your Neighbors?
I lost a good couple of hours of my life this week to a website that a friend directed me to called Bundle.com. This site lets you look at the aggregated monthly spending habits of people in any city, county, … Continue reading
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Why You Should Read Store Advertisements
As I sit at my desk typing this column, it is Sunday afternoon. My newspaper, now read and enjoyed over several cups of tea and a few cups of coffee, lies scattered at my feet. When I have the energy … Continue reading
When Frugality Angers the Neighbors
Last fall we had new neighbors move in next door. They seemed nice enough until spring came and I started hanging my laundry out on the line again. One day the lady of the house came over and said, "Can … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal, Housing, Personal Finance, Relationships, Saving Money Tagged clothesline, Frugal, frugality, hanging clothes, hanging laundry, neighbor trouble, neighbors 14 Comments
Your Education and Work History Only Gets You in the Door
I was scheduled to have coffee with someone tomorrow but he had to reschedule because he has a telephone interview. I am always happy to reschedule a meeting because another person has an interview or an opportunity to meet with … Continue reading
The Completely Tax Free Roth IRA: Strange Ways to Save
SavingAdvice is starting a new column that's going to look at strange, offbeat ways to save and make money. Anything that's a little odd, uncommon, or contrarian is fair game – as long as it's legal. You probably already know … Continue reading
Art and Money
I have been fortunate to have known a lot of creative people over the years. I count writers and musicians and many other "creatives" among my friends. In years gone by, I was a partner in a record label and … Continue reading
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For abs that look better in a bikini (whether you've got a two-pack or a sixer), try this quick trick from Maria Verel, a makeup artist in New York City: Dribble long-wear foundation two shades darker than your skin tone onto a damp makeup sponge. Tense your stomach, trace the outline of your abs, then blend the edges.
More of a one-piece gal? Stick with a halter style; it shows off shoulders, distracts from fleshier areas and is just plain sexy.
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Smear a stripe of iridescent lid primer or shimmer cream over your entire collarbone, says Verel. The area will stand out more, so your neck will seem longer and then (ideally) people will start mistaking you for Gisele.
Also, add a line down the center of arms and legs, blending outward. You'll draw eyes to bony areas and detract from not-so-toned spots. Upper-arm jiggle? What jiggle? Didn't notice!
David Gubert
Some women named Olivia Wilde are born with an ultra-defined jaw; the rest of us can thank the makeup gods for contouring. "It makes anyone's jawline look more crisp and angular," says Anthea King, a New York City makeup artist.
Pick a bronzer with subtle, ultrafine shimmer one shade darker than your skin—you're going for a natural look. Brush along your jawbone, from your chin toward your ears.
Terry Doyle
Full brows are not only a big trend; they can make your face appear more svelte, King says. Lining up where the hair starts with the sides of your nose helps draw attention toward the center of your face to narrow it.
If your brows are naturally full, pluck excess hairs in the inner corners. If you need to fill out bare spots, use a sharp brow pencil. (Storing it in the fridge makes drawing fine lines easier.) Apply in tiny, upward strokes, then blend with a toothbrush.
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Hair swept to one side is particularly pretty on roundish faces. When it drapes over your eye, it helps minimize the chub in cheeks.
Dyeing your hair: much quicker than boot camp. Try framing your face with highlights, suggests Rita Hazan, colorist and owner of Rita Hazan Salon in New York City. Darker strands can cast shadows and emphasize fullness at the chin; sunnier ones diffuse light and make you generally golden.
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Nail polish won't exactly make you Biggest Loser material, but it can help arms and legs look longer and leaner. Choose a sparkly skin-tone shade—it has the same sleekifying effect as nude sandals (for the cost of a bottle of polish).
If you're not up for a mani, file nails into an almond shape instead, says Patricia Yankee, a celeb manicurist in New York City. This strategy can also elongate fingers and steer eyes away from flab. But don't cancel your gym membership.
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Many people adopt Siberian kittens and cats because the breed is said to be hypoallergenic. However, not every Siberian cat *is*hypoallergenic. Therefore, how can you be sure that the kitten you adopt actually is hypoallergenic?
First, the bad news: you can't. Even though the (successful) genetic mutation that causes some Siberian cats to be hypoallergenic has been identified, currently there is no commercially available genetic test for this trait. Even kittens born to low allergen parents can be high allergen themselves.
Second, the good news: about 40% of all Siberian Forest Cats are hypoallergenic. Just by selecting the Siberian Forest Cat breed, you already have a 40% chance of adopting a hypoallergenic kitten!
Third, check out your breeder. Does she laboratory test her breeding cats for allergen levels? Will she share the actual laboratory reports with you, or are you expected to take them on faith?
Fourth, discuss with your breeder her experiences in placing kittens into allergy or asthmatic homes. Has she been successful?
Fifth: play by the numbers. By using a Punnet Square, we can calculate the statistical probabilty that any given kitten will or will not be hypoallergenic. First, we need to know that the trait is heterozygously inherited (in other words, at most a cat will have one positive mutation for low allergen status and one normal allele which gives the higher allergen results of typical felines), and that it is dominant. A dominant gene will be expressed if it is inherited, regardless if the other allele inherited gives directions for a different trait.
So, let's take a look at what we'd get by creating this punnet square chart. We'll assign the hypoallergenic Fel d-1 allele the letter F (capital F since the mutation is dominant), and we'll assign the normal, but recessive, Fel d-1 gene the letter f (a lower case f since it is recessive). From this Punnet Square, we learn that when we mate two low allergen Siberian adults together, we have a 75% probability that a kitten will be low allergen! Great odds!
Even if only one parent is hypoallergenic, we discover that a kitten's chances of being born low allergen are still great = 50%!
For the visual learners amongst us, here are the Punnett Squares to demonstrate this concept visually:
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Discover architecture as a career choice at Judson University's annual Architecture Discovery Workshop.
Held each July, the workshop allows high school students to live on campus, experience studio and architecture faculty, and visit Chicago for an architectural tour of the Windy City and prominent architecture firms. Learn from Judson's experienced faculty and staff while exploring your call and gifts in architecture.


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Definition of Clarenceux in English:
(In the UK) the title given to the second King of Arms, with jurisdiction south of the Trent. See King of Arms.
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- Camden was a respected herald, being Clarenceux King-of-Arms from 1597 until his death.
- From 1597 his position as Clarenceux king-of-arms gave him more time to devote to his passion for history.
- Vanbrugh was Clarenceux king-of-arms and in 1714 was the first man knighted by George I.
Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, named after the dukedom of Clarence created for the second son of Edward II, married to the heiress of Clare in Suffolk.
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You don't have to use rammed earth or straw bale construction to have a green home—even standard-frame suburban homes can be built with the environment in mind. Peter Yost, director of Resource and Environmental Analysis at the National Association of Homebuilders Research Center, describes his organization as "on the cutting edge of mainstream."
"Most people think of alternative building methods when you mention green building, but we're working on encouraging green building practices in the mainstream building industry. Even a small improvement from large production builders can mean big overall resource savings, because most homes are still built using traditional methods."
Green builder programs that provide guidelines and ratings systems are springing up around the country as consumer awareness increases. This makes it easier for homeowners, even those of modest income, to own responsibly constructed homes.
The Green Builder Program of Colorado (GBPC) is the largest in the country and has set an example that many other programs are following. As a partnership between the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Denver, Public Service Company of Colorado, Energy Rated Homes of Colorado —the E-Star Home Energy Rating Program—and the Governor's Office of Energy Conservation, the GBPC awards a "Built Green" label based on a checklist rating system. To qualify their homes, builders must fulfill criteria in several major categories such as indoor air quality and materials use. Consumer education is a big piece of this effort, because the program's managers know that only market demand will encourage more builders to join the program.
Green-builder-style programs also are active in places like Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; New Mexico; and the Washington, D.C. area. These programs go by different names and their standards vary a bit, depending on regional considerations like climate, but they have provided good incentives for both large and small contractors to adopt green building practices.
For his clients, Bill Reed of Global Environmental Options in Washington, D.C., emphasizes "good design" rather than "green building" because he wants them to know they are receiving the best results for the lowest price, period. One thing they learn is that green building provides both economy and longevity, often just as important to homebuyers as energy efficiency and non-toxic materials. nNH
Here's how to start your builder search.
Teachers integrate environmental topics into school curricula
Life decisions about things like drugs, the environment, and sex" are among the sensitive issues that twelve-year-old Alejandra Zelman and fellow seventh graders discussed in school last year. And they didn't have to hide behind the gym to do it. Their talks were part of the Adolescent Issues class at New York City's Little Red School House—a class that combines environmental topics with other important issues that may be on students' minds.
With increasing effort, educators all over the country are working together to create innovative programs for environmental education at all grade levels. The State Education and Environment Roundtable (SEER), a cooperative organization that promotes "environment-based educational approaches," has created the term Environment as Integrating Context (EIC) to describe the curriculum changes it promotes. Several schools are adopting this approach, which calls for environmental, project-based, learning experiences that combine many disciplines. SEER's preliminary studies suggest an added benefit: Students develop better interpersonal, citizenship, and decision-making skills when they learn in this fashion. Perhaps the most interesting result of this early study of fourteen participating schools is that students who work in team-based systems perform higher on standardized tests and have fewer discipline problems than their peers in more traditional learning programs.
. . . eighth graders build their own, small-scale solar houses, and a Science Research student studied the antibiotic properties of herbs.
To help give your own children an appreciation of the environment, we recommend these materials.
Earth Child 2000: Earth Science for Young Children—Games, Stories, Activities, and Experiments by Kathryn Sheehan and Mary Waidner (Council Oak Distribution, 1998). Ages 4–8.
How Monkeys Make Chocolate: Foods and Medicines from the Rainforests by Adrian Forsyth (Owl Communications, 1995). Ages 9–12.
A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr (Vintage Books, 1996). Ages 15 and up.
Dodoland for Kids, an electronic magazine with environmental activities for children. www.swifty. com/azatlan. Ages 5–13.
The Journal of Earthwatch Institute, Earthwatch Institute, Watertown, MA. (800) 776-0188. Ages 13 and up.
Television Shows
The Wild Thornberrys on Nickelodeon. Ages 6-11.
National Geographic Explorer on CNBC. Ages 12 and up.
Video Rentals
• The Living Edens: Manu, Peru's Hidden Rain Forest, PBS Home Video, 1998. Not rated.
• Microcosmos, directed by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou, 1997. Rated G. Just for fun, make it a double feature with A Bug's Life, directed by John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton, 1998. Also rated G.
Earth Force—an action-oriented site for kids ages 10–14, www.earthforce.org
Earthwatch Institute—see the "Global Classroom" section for ages 8–13, www.earthwatch.org
Sierra Club's "Environmental Education" section, www.sierraclub.org/education
While this evidence is not conclusive, it may lead to wider integration of environmental issues into school curricula. Following are some additional examples.
• Pennsylvania's Huntingdon Area Middle School has created STREAMS, a hands-on water-quality project
for sixth graders that turns students into activists.
• Adairsville Middle-High School in Georgia is now a magnet school for the Environmental Sciences Academy, which introduces students to environmental career opportunities through practical experience with curriculum-based environmental projects.
• At the Horace Mann School in Riverdale, New York, eighth graders build their own, small-scale solar houses, and a Science Research student studied the antibiotic properties of herbs and worked on adapting a Pontiac 6000 LE to run partially on wind power.
Worming your way to creative composting
Picture your garden after a rainstorm: hundreds of worms crawling over each other, struggling to get back into the dirt. Now picture that in your kitchen. Most people would be flipping through their Yellow Pages, looking for worm exterminators.
But not the increasing number of ecologically-minded gardeners who have discovered the unique joys of raising worms—thousands of them—right in their own homes. And it isn't a science project: What these inspired souls are after is "black gold," or, to be perfectly blunt, worm droppings, or castings. Because red worms, slippery critters akin to those found on sidewalks and driveways after a good rain, are nature's best composters.
Imagine the possibilities: By worm composting, or vermicomposting, you can convert your kitchen waste into one of the best forms of garden fertilizer available in only a few months. You can do it in your own home—without odor, bugs, or mess. And you can reduce your organic waste by three to five hundred pounds a year while you grow healthy plants.
The worms reproduce at an almost alarming rate: Begin with a pound of red worms—about 1,000—and soon you will have approximately 12–15,000 worms in the bin. Red worms can convert six to seven pounds of organic waste into the valuable, nutrient-rich plant food of castings every day. This is a significant amount when you consider that nurseries charge more than $2 per quart for this organic "black gold." Dig through the worm bedding, separate the worms from the castings, spread the castings in your garden, and watch your plants thrive.
"I had one school teacher write to tell me that worms are the best classroom pets," says Dorothy Benoy of the Happy D Ranch, a worm farm in California. "They're not distracting, they don't take up much space, and if you make a mistake with them, they're very resilient." nNH
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Ryun, Jim
(1947-), US athlete and politician; full name James Ronald Ryun. In 1964, he became the first high-schooler to break the 4-minute mile, and in 1966 he set world records in the mile and half-mile runs. He won a silver medal in the 1500-meter run at the 1968 Olympic games. A Republican from Kansas, he served in the US House of Representatives 1997–2007.
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It's a law that's been on the books since prohibition: no selling liquor before noon on Sundays. Rich McCarius of Tom's Party Store in Okemos knows it well.
"It's hard," he says. "We have to make them wait until noon to make the purchase. They're looking at the clock and they've got two minutes to go, and they're still waiting, thinking 'Are you kidding me?'"
But that's all supposed to be changing soon. New legislation that would allow establishments to start selling liquor at 7 a.m. Sundays, and on Christmas, is long overdue, says McCarius.
"It's the 21st century now," he says. "It's time to move on and be more modern."
But while the bill may be on Governor Granholm's desk, she's not ready to sign it.
"There's still some technical issues," she says.
The Governor says she does support opening up sales hours on Sundays; the $160 permits would mean additional revenue for the state. But the bill itself has ballooned, with so many components, that she's evaluating it carefully.
"If I do veto it, it'd only be to come back and correct some of the problems," says the Governor.
Lance Binoniemi of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association urges the Governor to sign the bill.
"Our members have always seen a customer base that would like to purchase alcohol before noon on Sunday," he says.
As for McCarius, he's not sure the $160 annual permit to sell on Sunday mornings is worth the extra hours of work.
"I haven't made a decision yet, but I'm leaning towards not buying a license," McCarius says, but he supports others having the right to do so if they want.
The Governor has two weeks to sign the bill from the day it hits her desk. MADD says it's supportive of anything that stays within the legal limits of drinking, no matter what time of day it is.


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2012 Producers Summit Wrap-Up
MCA hosted the second annual producers summit in February, gathering local farmers and presenters on a number of topics.
MCA staff reported on areas of progress since last years summit. Land Link was launched to connect new and expanding farmers with land, the producers listserve has been a-buzz with farmers swapping know-how on livestock and equipment, and we are beginning to gather information on all facets of farming (permits, processing, marketing, financing, etc.) in the "So you want to…" section of the website. Labor Link is another endeavor that is in the fledgling stage- an effort to connect farmers clamoring for reliable labor with unemployed folks looking for work. For more information or to get involved with any of these programs, drop us a line at firstname.lastname@example.com.
A duo of presentations on marketing your farm and your product were well received from the managers of two successful local farmers markets: one presentation from Gigi Goin of Briggs Chaney and Greencastle Farmers and Artisan Market and one from Suzanne Hermes of Potomac Village Farmers Market. The big take away- the act of buying local food is a celebration of the community we share.
Recently, the town of Poolesville has suffered the one-two punch of loosing its only grocery store, followed by the new organic market- leading to an ironic twist: there are no grocery stores in the entire Ag Reserve, technically making the area that grows food into a food desert. Mixed Greens & Community Kitchen is seeking to change that and is in the planning process for a farmers coop/market in Poolesville. Their presentation served to gather input about what farmers and customers would like to see the market provide.
Farmer Dick Stoner brought fresh ideas on marketing using QR codes- smartphone scanable bits of code that can be generated for free online and direct users to a website. Here is a mock-up of how they might be used to brand a farm.
Dick also talked about the opportunity for small farms to get inexpensive barcodes on farm products- enabling them to be sold at large retail stores along side the goods from larger farms. Dick just received a grant to fund these projects. Along with a few other farms, Stoner Family Farm has started Locale Chesapeake (click on Maryland), a cooperative of small sustainable beef producers in Maryland.
Thanks to all that attended the summit and particularly to our presenters- the work continues to protect our rural lands and support the worlds oldest small business- farms!
Many Thanks to our sponsors- Sugarloaf Citizens Association, Full Plate Ventures and Whole Foods Market


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"Breakfast was not a highlight. Our omelette might have been microwaved...."
"Amazing hotel in a great location-a real treat to stay here! Only gripe was the service in the restaurant was slow but the staff were lovely..."
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When you stay at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole in Poole, you'll be by the sea and minutes from Scaplen's Court Museum and Poole Museum. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of RNLI Memorial Sculpture and Poole Harbour.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions.
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
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Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Poole? This hotel has facilities measuring 635 square feet (59 square meters), including meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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After yesterday's vote to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell in the Senate, some of America's most conservative voters were in a predictable melt down.
Over at Free Republic, a conservative website popular with Tea Party activists, the mood was souring and the mask was slipping:
"The issue of homosexuals in the military is part of the Marxist plan to destroy our society and our free nation. It will destroy our military, our defenses, our national security and eventually cost us our freedom!"
Meet your new homosexual overlords, I guess. I wonder what the mandatory reeducation camps will look like? I bet they'll be designed by Marc Jacobs and be really fabulous.
We can laugh - and we really should laugh - but the thing is, these people are serious. They really do fear that granting gay people equal rights (or any rights at all) will mean a reduction of their own.
Fear is at the root of their concerns. Fear for the nation, for the cultural fabric and fear for the future.
The Free Republic site, a ground zero of the right's culture war, is so fixated on the central planks of its fight that it helpfully lists them by name: Pro-Life, Supreme Court, Global Warming, Obama, Aliens (Illegal Ones), and the Homosexual Agenda.
But the mood was so dark yesterday that posters were simply calling it the Faggot Agenda, without censure. And in the discussion threads the gloves were off:
"Absolutely NO room for Fag's in foxholes! One of them might be allowed to give perverted blood in an emergency or worse."
Some had social concerns about how their obvious distaste for the repeal would play out at family gatherings this Christmas. Others were fairly salivating at the prospect:
"I have to spend the holidays with the in laws, one is a flaming militant gay. I won't be holding any punches this year. The good news is I doubt they will be inviting me back…"
No kidding. Depressingly, quite a few envisaged committing acts of violence against gay troops:
"Having spent my life in the commercial construction business I have never seen or had to build anything that a queer designer came up with that wasn't pure crap and ugly!!! I'll kick the shit out of them before I give them the time of day!"
Another wrote:
"It is truly a revolting experience when a homo-sexual makes overtures towards me. If murder was legal, there would be a few more dead homosexuals."
Some were enthusiastically envisaging US troops killing gay soldiers:
"Did you hear?! That new gay guy must have fallen overboard 'cause he didn't show up for morning muster! Bless his little queer heart, he dropped a grenade in his own foxhole and couldn't get out fast enough. Queerest thing I've ever seen! He fell like a rock when his chute didn't open. Fags should really consider what they're getting themselves into if this BS passes. They haven't got a clue."
The level of over the top rhetoric was only matched by the sinister threats to gay troops:
"This is the darkest day in our history. This is truly a disaster. My heart goes out to the service men who will defend themselves from gang rape and go to prison for doing so. Fragging will be known as "fagging" . These sick perverts should be in jail not in the barracks. I am so sad for America. It will not be pretty."
Gang rape? Really? That's what going to happen now that DADT will be repealed?
Conservatives can claim they oppose the repeal for logistical reasons, for moral reasons, for religious reasons or political ones. But when the change they fear actually arrived yesterday it became quite clear that the source of their objections was contempt, not convictions.
I should probably note at this point that it seemed as many women as men were voicing their objections:
"I currently belong to an athletic club, and have had issues with dykes in there in the locker room: brushing against me for no damn good reason because there's more than enough room to pass, checking me out in very obvious ways, one pretending to be texting but I THINK was taking my pic (fully clothed thank God) by the way she was holding her phone etc. I hesitated in sharing the above because it is quite personal but for some reason decided it should be shared. Now I'm picturing this kind of stuff being foisted on our military members against their will and I want to vomit like there's no tomorrow."
You go right ahead, love. Get it all out, eh?
Another wrote: "I'm so tired of listening to apologists for these deviant people. I realize many people love their deviant family members but wrong IS wrong regardless."


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JCPenney After 25 YEARS of TOTAL FAITHFULNESS,JCPenney and GE Money Bank, cut my credit line was cut to $50.00 above my balance!Then my due date was changed without any notice from them!!!! Orlando Florida
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I have had a JCPenney account for 25 years! I have always been extremely faithful to JC Penney, always prompt on paying my bill, before it was due and always paid more than the minimum payment! JC Penney Always came first to get paid, always... I loved my JC Penney account and was very proud to have an account with them.
I always bought my 2 boy's school clothes thru JC Penney, Christmas Gifts for them and others... and in the past 5 years have bought for my grandchildren,
Last year my credit line was raised to around 3500.00(maybe a little more). It scared me at first, knowing I didn't want to get caught with a real high balance with them, so I watched it carefully, using it especially at ChristmasTime!
This year I placed an order on-line at www.jcpenney.com, for gifts for my grandchildren/knowing this was about the only way christmas would happen at my house this year! I Thanked God for my JC Penney Account!Needless to say instead of the order I placed, I received a letter from GE Money Bank on JCPenney letter head and envelope, When I read the enclosed letter, my heart immediately sunk, I got sick, literally sick to my stomach, I couldn't even bring myself to tell my fiance', I felt very belittle, very ashamed and not worthy of a JCPenney account. I did not understand why they would cut my credit line to $50.00 above the balance on my account, as I stated above I always placed JC Penney ahead of anything else! Always!!
I was devastated to read the contents of that letter, what was I going to do, I have no way to supply a good christmas for my grandchildren(To whom rely on me) as my youngest son, got laid off from work and my oldest son was in a blasting accident and is extremely lucky to be alive~ they look to me to make sure their children have a good christmas, as I always have.. My children did not ask me to do anything for them, they just know how I am! I love to see my grandchildren's excitement and the twinkle in their eyes on christmas!
I thought, after reading the letter , I will just have to use my Walmart card and my PayPal account! Right! Cannot do that either! GE Money bank cut my limits on those also!!! I was totally devastated and still am!
I didn't say anything to anyone, then when I sat down to pay my JCPenney account today, I just burst into tears, as not only had they cut my credit line, but they also changed the due date to the 3rd of the month, it is now the 5th of the month! After crying my eyes out,I immediatrely called them and they reset the due date to my previous date, I was crying so hard I could barely speak and I asked the manager to place a note on my account that I feel GE Money bank was totally unfair and that I had this account 25 years.
Yes I do have some things on my credit now, that was out of my control, but I had this account for 25 years and feel I had shown my creditworthiness and faithfulness to them... They have taken away any chance of me giving my children and grandchildren the kind of Christmas they deserve and I hope they have "Happy Holidays and Sleep Very Well at night knowing what they have done to so many!!
I thought people in the United States had compassion for others... Guess I was wrong.. the people that have lots of money, don't give a d**n about the little guy, who struggles each day!!!!
I honestly hope someone can do something about this situation that has affected so very many!
To everyone affected by this horrible situation: Thank you for letting me know I'm not alone, and Please enjoy your families this holiday and to hell with JC Penney and GE Money Bank!!!
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For those of you who couldn't make it to Orlando recently for the G.I. Joe Convention to witness the parachute drop, don't worry – we're bringing it to you! Hasbro kicked off the G.I. Joe Convention with the fan-favorite parachute drop, where 300 3.75" G.I. JOE action figures were tossed off the roof of the…
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This past week Diamond Select Toys revealed the packaged samples of their Halo Minimates line on their ArtAsylum.com design blog: Here is a first look at DST's new Halo Minimates in packaging. These 2-packs are only available at Toys R Us! Hot on the heels of the Halo Minimates 2 packs that will be…
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The team has been working fast and furious to get all of the pictures in our Comic Con 2008 gallery labeled, and we are just about done. There are a few more galleries still to be added, but the lion's share are up now for your enjoyment. Check out our coverage of the toys, the…
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Save UP TO 75 PERCENT! Starting Friday May 30th at 10:00am Mountain time, McFarlane Toys will be having a warehouse moving sale – and retail prices on literally everything will be significantly reduced! Prices as low as $1.50 – or savings up to 75 percent – on Spawn, dragons, 3-D Wall Art, sports and MUCH…
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If you see what I mean, you are getting a lot of emotional reaction to your question. While I agree that Cannabis should not be abused, it should not be lumped together with manufactured narcotics or even prescription pharmaceuticals.
If you grew up the way I did, then perhaps you would have an emotional response as well. I also never said that it should be lumped in with other drugs. I simply stated that I have no desire to try any drugs (other then properly prescribed and administered pharmaceuticals).
I won't go as far as to say that there are not medicinal uses for any of these drugs, because there are. People smoke marijuana for various reasons (and living in Oregon and working with police I can state first hand that this medicinal marijuana growers issue causes a whole lot of problems), cocaine is used for nasal surgeries, etc.
I didn't say what any of you should do. I'm simply stating that you will not catch me near that stuff.
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Comparing HRM in the voluntary and public sectors
Purpose – This paper aims to examine the practice of human resource management (HRM) in voluntary sector organisations providing substance misuse treatment services and to compare these findings with similar organisations in the public sector. Design/methodology/approach – HRM practices are examined using a survey of voluntary and public sector drug and alcohol treatment provider organisations. The survey data are supported with a number of case studies and qualitative interviews with the HR managers of such organisations. Findings – The data show that in many areas practice is broadly similar in the voluntary and public sectors. However, there are also a number of important differences, influenced by both their relative financial positions and the value-led nature of the voluntary sector. Originality/value – Recent estimates suggest that over half a million people are in paid employment in the UK voluntary sector; however, relatively little is known about HRM within this sector. This paper provides a valuable insight into HRM within this sector and highlights the similarities and differences between this and the public sector.
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Back in June I posted about Woodbury University in Second Life. Long story short, the hypocrites at Linden Labs destroyed the campus because of misbehavior. The Chronicle of High Education reported about it here: The Death of a Virtual Campus. The online version of the article does not include photos, however if you look at the print version: July 13th (2007) p. A22, you'll see something like this:
Nice layout, but hmmm, those screenshots look familiar. Where have I seem them before? Oh yeah, they're mine. On July 3rd The Chronicle's photo editor emailed me:
"A reporter has requested that we get some images of the virtual Woodbury University to run with an upcoming story about Second Life. I'd like a variety, but specifically, one of the dorm rooms and some of the campus. I am on a very tight deadline, so the sooner you can get back to me, the better."
I suggested that she take a look at my Woodbury blog post and see if that was sufficient. Since the Woodbury U campus had been "removed" by the Second Life folks, those were all that remained. I followed up with a second email stating that I had found their new location (the Woodbury – North Campus) and could provide additional images if needed.
I received no response from either of my emails. So I guess the question is: do screenshots fall under copyright? Every editor I've ever worked with has sought permission from content providers in order to publish screenshots. I don't mind that The Chronicle used my images, but it would have been nice if they had credited me, or at least cited the blog post from which they'd ripped the graphics. I feel a bit disrespected. You can see from the email that they were snappy toward me – we need this now! – and it wasn't even from someone I knew.
If you've read my original post you'll see that I worked like an internet anthropologist: I spent several weeks observing the Woodbury crew in order to gain that level of access. The reporter might have learned something by talking to me, someone who actually spent time on the virtual campus with these "griefers." What were they really like? What did I see? What's the real story?
I guess The Chronicle has it out for me: they steal my shots and paint me as the anti-reference reference librarian. Oh well…


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Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Round Top
Last weekend I went on our semi-annual Round Top Antique Show trip with my friends. Oh my was it fun! There are literally thousands of dealers in tents spread out over hundreds of acres of cow pasture and they are a'dealin'.
It's so fun to find just what you're looking for or just what a friend is looking for and then whittle down the price a little.
"Love this platter. Will you take $10 for it?"
By the end of the weekend I felt like asking if the guy in the drive-thru at McDonald's would take $.80 for the $1.00 double cheeseburger.
We had great fellowship and I think I speak for all of us when I say that kettle corn, iced tea, and laughing so hard tears come to your eyes is more refreshing than a day at the spa. Hands down.
Thank you, Lord for friends, laughter, and kettle corn and thank you for a husband who knows when I'm at the end of my rope and hangs onto the end of his one weekend longer to bless me the way he did. Amen.
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- avery said...
So glad that you had fun........last I heard, you hadn't ever had a relaxing 90 min massage so can you really say that with conviction?? :) Nothing better than girl time, though I prefer drinking the tea and laughing with my cozy white robe, slippers and waiting for "Mrs. Alexander" to be called for one of many treatments!!!
Just realized that I am logged in as Avery, but it is me none the less.
- April 1, 2008 at 4:16 PM
- Candy said...
So grateful that you had such a good time. And yes, you do have wonderful friends-- fun friends too.
And grateful you got away before the rope snapped.
Love you,
P.S. withdrawal... you just forgot the "a". I'm a spelling/editing nerd
- April 1, 2008 at 5:03 PM
- Ellen said...
Love Mrs. Hill's comment! I, too, am a correct-spelling-and-grammar nut!
- April 1, 2008 at 9:16 PM
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- April 2, 2008 at 12:17 AM
- Chrys and Mike said...
Melissa! I just found your blog and am so excited to catch up on you and your sweet family!! I want to read it all!!!!
- April 2, 2008 at 8:52 AM
- Jen said...
hahahah...so funny. Oh the things we would do to get things. :)
Yes, I am hoping and praying to be your neighbor at the end of the summer! :) Yay!!
- April 3, 2008 at 4:09 PM
- Jessica said...
Hey Melissa!
We were in Rountop on Tuesday for a day trip there, which I don't recommend.
My personal favorite (above all of the bartering of course) is the stuffed squirrels. Where else can you find beautiful french antiques next to stuffed squirrels?
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After a brief apparent flirtation with Adidas, Russell Westbrook has officially signed with Jordan Brand.
Westbrook, who was a sneaker free agent this summer, has been with Nike through his first four seasons. With Dwyane Wade leaving Jordan Brand to sign with Li-Ning, it obviously opened up a hole that needed to be filled. And now Westbrook will likely be one of the faces of the line.
"We are very excited to welcome Russell to the Jordan family," said Michael Jordan in a statement. "Russell's style, both on and off the court, combined with his love and dedication to the game make him a perfect fit for the Jordan Brand We love the drive and passion for basketball that Russell brings."
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Two firefighters were taken to the hospital after being injured while battling a garage fire in Danville Friday morning.
The fire was reported at a home on Lynch Street near the intersection of Route 29 and South Boston Road.
Both firefighters were taken to Danville Regional Medical Center for what are believed to be minor injuries, Danville fire officials said.
One firefighter has been released from the hospital, and the other is being evaluated as a precaution.
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Little Hoppers Math Tac Toe
Version: 1.1 || Release Date: 2008-08-31 || License: Shareware ($9.95)
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Practice elementary math skills while playing tic tac toe.
Little Hopper's Math Tac Toe helps students practice their addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills in a fun and friendly environment. Play against the computer or play head to head with a friend, parent, or tutor. Three math modes and two skill levels means that students can find a game that fits their skill level whether they are in kindergarten, eighth grade, or anywhere in-between.
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In general, people with diabetes either have a total lack of insulin (type 1 diabetes) or they have too little insulin or cannot use insulin effectively (type 2 diabetes).
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Both types of diabetes greatly increase a person's risk for a range of serious complications. Although monitoring and managing the disease can prevent complications, diabetes remains the leading cause of blindness and kidney failure. It also continues to be a critical risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and foot or leg amputations.
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Lib Dem MP Tessa Munt threatens to quit over Trident 'hot potato'
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Liberal Democrat MP Tessa Munt yesterday threatened to quit as a party whip over the replacement of Britain's nuclear weapons system.
The Wells MP was speaking at the Lib Dem Liverpool conference, as party members demanded a review of whether Trident should be renewed.
Armed Forces Minister Nick Harvey put himself on a collision course with Defence Secretary Liam Fox, when he said delaying a decision would not be significant.
As the Daily Press has reported, North Somerset MP Dr Fox will resign if the decision is put off, one of his closest allies has claimed.
Ms Munt won applause during an emergency debate on Trident when she said: "I'm a baby whip – but I've made it clear there are some things I fundamentally disagree with.
"If it has to come to it, I shall resign from being a whip because I feel so strongly."
She told delegates the cost of Trident must be compared with that of the housing, education, health and social care needs of the nation. We have the opportunity to decide what we want to do with the money we have. You're going to have the opportunity to persuade our MPs – that's how coalition works."
North Devon MP Mr Harvey hinted the Trident decision would not happen until after the 2015 General Election – and said it was important politically, not militarily.
"If it were to be delayed until just after the May 2015 election, it is of no great financial significance, it is of no great military significance, it is of no great industrial significance.
"But believe me, it is of profound political significance.
"Conservatives know that they are not going to be able to look to the Liberal Democrats to get that through Parliament, so the issue will be a hot potato for Labour."
Mr Harvey said the UK should not commit itself to "another Cold War-scale nuclear deterrent and take up that stance for another 40 years".


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