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While Alaska is closer to the North Pole than the rest of the country, that doesn't mean that the Christmas season starts any earlier there than it does in the Lower 48. Unless, of course, you're retailer Fred Meyer. Or does the Christmas season start on Labor Day everywhere now? [More]
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This coupon promises to get you $200 off your next $20 shopping visit to the supermarket chain Kroger. Well, except for how the coupon doesn't actually work at Kroger. Or exist. The promise of unrealistically amazing coupons is used to get people to click on a link that could harm your computer. [More]
At Kroger, "Local" Produce Comes From Within 400 Miles
The virtue and environmental impact of buying locally-grown produce is a controversial question, but produce trucked from a nearby farm usually tastes better, at least. It's also nice when a grocery store points out which items of produce come from farms in your community. The key question is, how do you define "local"? [More]
Cilantro Is Not Local To Ohio When Grown In California
It's not that Nancy expects all of the produce sold at her local Kroger to be grown locally. That's not possible, especially if you like things that can't be grown in Ohio. For example: bananas. She does expect that when the company labels produce as locally grown, that it is. The store has some trouble with this concept. [More]
Buttery Math At Kroger: Double The Biscuits For 10 Cents More
Every day, as we go through our regular errands, we are being tested. A math test, that is. Reader Denis was amused when he noticed that a sale made canned biscuits the same price for five biscuits as for ten of them. [More]
Report: Walmart & Kroger Among Top Bidders For Hostess Assets
A Twinkie here, a Ho Ho there — with bidders reportedly lining up to gobble Hostess' assets, the brand's snacks could be split up among some big name brands. Walmart and Kroger are said to be in the scrum of companies waiting to bid on the bits and pieces that remain of Hostess during its liquidation sale. [More]
Couponing, Interrupted: Front-Line Employees Speak Out About Kroger Spider-Man Promotion
Earlier this week, we shared Sarah's story about her failed attempt to get a free bag of Pirate's Booty from a coupon provided at Safeway. The top half of this sheet advertised the DVD of the new "Spider-Man" reboot; the bottom had two separate coupons. One coupon (for batteries) specified that the customer had to buy the DVD in large letters. The other (for Pirate's Booty snack food) didn't. Sarah says that she tore off this coupon and went to claim her four ounces of cheesy goodness. That's when things went horribly wrong, The cashier refused to take the coupon, acted like Sarah was trying to run a scam, and–worst of all–mocked Sarah when the cashier thought that she had left the store. She hadn't. She was standing right nearby. [More]
My Extreme Couponing Career Was Short-Lived And Embarrassing Thanks To Kroger
Hell hath no fury like a grocery store cashier who thinks you're trying to rip off the store. Sarah was terribly embarrassed when she was accused of doing just that at Kroger. Right in the store, she saw a coupon, part of a display hawking the DVD of the latest reboot of the Spiderman movie franchise. The coupon for a free 4-ounce bag of the delicious snack Pirate's Booty didn't say that a purchase was required, like the other "free stuff if you buy this DVD" promotions. So she tore one off and tried to get the free snack. This was, of course, the Crime of the Century as far as Kroger was concerned. Now she doesn't really want to use coupons anymore at all. [More]
Kroger Recalls Spinach In 15 States Because No One Wants A Listeria Salad
It's baaaack and this time it could be plaguing Kroger stores supply of spinach — our old foe Listeria has returned and is once again triggering a recall. Kroger is alerting customers in 15 states that its Fresh Selections Tender Spinach might be contaminated with Listeria. [More]
Kroger Manager Fired For Allegedly Attacking Man Who Handed Out Food In Parking Lot
After you buy food at the grocery store, it's pretty much yours to do with as you wish, right? But a Kroger manager in Georgia didn't believe that an elderly customer would just want to hand out food to hungry people, and allegedly attacked the man, losing his job in the process. [More]
Is Customized Supermarket Pricing Gleaned From Loyalty Cards Creepy Or A Good Thing?
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Kroger Thinks You Might Want To Pay More For A 10-Pack Of Razors Than Two 5-Packs
Store aisles can be so confusing! Do I want a five-pack of razor cartridges for my Gillette Mach 3 razor or a 10-pack? This sign says both are at a low price, so that must be good. I'll always want razors, so why not just stock up? So do I want the convenience of one 10-pack or two five-packs? Easy decision, points out Consumerist reader Jeremy via our tipster app, since Kroger didn't really bother to do good math. [More]
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There Are Now 900,000 Fewer Pounds Of "Pink Slime" Being Produced Each Day
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Kroger Joins Ranks Of Supermarkets Who Won't Sell "Pink Slime"
More than a week after clarifying which of its ground beef products do and do not contain the ammonia-treated beef trimmings known by two wildly different names — "lean finely textured beef" or "pink slime" — Kroger, the country's largest grocery store chain, has decided to nix the controversial filler altogether. [More]
Kroger Clarifies Which Of Its Ground Beef Products Are Free Of "Pink Slime"
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Scammers Hit Grocery Store Gift Card Kiosk, Swap Out Empty Cards For New Ones
Jeff is a really generous boss. This past holiday season, he gave out $100 gift cards to various stores as gifts to his staff. He picked them up at one of those gift card malls that you see in grocery and drug stores: in this case, at grocery chain Ralph's. When his employee went to actually use the card this week, it wouldn't work. Normal gift card snafu? No. The grocery store blames card-switching thieves. [More]
Tiny Robotic Kroger Invades College Campus
Ah, progress. Thanks to advances in vending-machine technology, tiny robotic convenience stores have opened up shop in apartment complexes and on college campuses nationwide. Sure, consumers in Europe and Japan had similar stuff a decade or more ago. But they don't have the world's tiniest Kroger, which is about the size of a bus shelter and opened last month on the campus of private Ohio Northern University. [More]


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County commissioners looked at their redistricting options during their regular meeting Tuesday.
Due to population changes as found by the 2010 Census, County Commission district lines must be redrawn. State statutes require districts to be contiguous and have populations as close to equal as possible without splitting existing political townships.
The first district, which currently includes the Richland and Rootwad townships located at the southern end of the county, are represented by Commissioner Dennis Ziegenhorn.
The second district, which includes the Moreland, Commerce, Kelso, Sandywoods, Tywappity, Sylvania and Morley townships, is represented by Commissioner Donnie Kiefer.
According to the 2010 Census, the county now has a total of 39,191 residents, down slightly from the 2000 Census figure of 40,422.
"Richland, which is Sikeston and Miner, lost some people," Ziegenhorn said.
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It doesn't matter where you stay in Norfolk, you will be near everything you want to do in and out of the city. You're 20 minutes to Virginia Beach, a little more than an hour to Colonial Williamsburg, and a short drive to Chesapeake Bay Bridge. There are not tons of hotels in Norfolk, as the city is not a large one, but you can find many great options to fit your needs. Large chains like Hilton and DoubleTree can offer you a more luxurious stay, but you can choose from more budget-friendly options as well. Whichever you choose, Norfolk hotels are all designed to make your vacation memorable.
Many hotels in Norfolk are near the airport; however, you can find several affordable choices with river views. If you would rather drive into town each day, Virginia Beach is also a viable area to stay. You get the benefit of ocean-side rooms, several nearby state parks, as well as beach activities for the entire family.
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Ugh. As much as we don't want to think about it quite yet — bikini season is rapidly approaching. Face it ladies, we won't be able to hide behind our baggy sweaters for much longer, so it's important to do our best to get our Mom Sexy on now so we're prepared when summer rolls around. Not sure where to start? My Mom Sexy Fridays guest poster for this week, Lisa from Whole Health Designs, can help!
Lisa Consiglio Ryan is a Certified Health and Nutrition Coach for busy, active women and their families. Areas of expertise include weight loss, stress management, detox programs, and special diets such as vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Services include private consulting and group seminars. Lisa is also developing her own line of raw juices.
Time to get Mom Sexy!
3 Simple Steps to Your Bikini Ready Body
Wait, it's only February! What is this chick talking about? The celebrities haven't even busted out their suits yet.
I know, I know. You are thinking bikini season is months away, and starting to prepare for a Mom Sexy summer, well, it's just too early.
But IS it?
January flew by, and even if you had good intentions, wrote those resolutions, or at least set a goal or two, time is going by fast. Before you know it, you will be in that dressing room trying on bathing suits wishing you would have started that boot camp a month ago.
Plus the holiday celebrations are never ending. Did you notice the Valentine candy aisles at the grocery store? Soon Easter marshmallow chicks and chocolate eggs will show up. Waiting for just the "right" time might never happen so why not get a head start and put a few healthy habits in place now.
Since you don't have a team of personal trainers/dieticians/beauticians/stylists like Kate Hudson or Courtney Cox, you can totally get it together yourself. And starting now, well, you will be looking bikini ready without the last minute stress.
Here are the 3 simple steps for a Mom Sexy summer head start:
1. Drink up (water that is)
Mild dehydration can be interpreted for hunger, and this my love, can slow down metabolism, increase cravings, and can lead to eating foods that pack on the pounds.
So here's what you can do:
*drink a glass of water immediately upon waking
*drink half your body weight in ounces. So let's say someone is 100 pounds (not sure who that is, but let's just say), therefore, she needs to drink 50 ounces of water a day
*carry a full water bottle with you at all times. I bought a pretty pink one so I can tote it around to Bikram and the gym.
2. Eat whole foods (especially the green stuff)
You know the drill: lots of veggies, fruits, lean proteins, beans, and complex carbs like brown rice and quinoa. The best way to make sure you are eating as healthy as possible is to follow this guide:
*Try to eat foods that don't come in a box or bag (foods without barcodes).
*If buying packaged foods, stay away from that dreaded high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and dyes, and transfats. These all end up as empty calories.
*Pump those greens. Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale (which was named the sexiest veggie in 2011 by VegNews), collards can give you a boost of energy, provide you with tons of vitamins and minerals, and greens have lots of chlorophyll that feed our blood and fight against free radicals. That is reason enough to eat your greens. Looking younger is always a plus!
One of the easiest ways to get the green goodness into your body is through a smoothie. Try my favorite:
Banana Kale Smoothie
1 bunch of kale (about 3-4 pieces; you can rip off the leaves and throw stems away)
1 banana, sliced (can be frozen)
3 ice cubes and ¼ cup water
1 cup almond milk
Blend together and drink up.
3. Move that body
I know, booooring, right? But when you find that perfect activity, you will actually start looking forward to it. The biggest key is to work out 5-6 days a week at least for an hour. This might sound a bit much, but to either lose weight or any belly fat, you have to work that body on a consistent basis to get results. Switching up with cardio and weights is a good start.
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Many ladies have gone seriously nuts about spinning. Usually you can burn tons of calories during class, and if you love music, you can tune out and enjoy the ride. It might not even feel like exercising especially with your favorite tunes pumping.
If you want to tone up, barre classes are ideal for getting flat abs, sculpted arms and lean legs. Check out this link to see if you can join a class in your town or you can choose to just pop in a dvd at home.
Soon enough, pools, the beach, your neighbor's Slip and Slide will be calling your name. By incorporating these three steps now, you'll be on your way to a Mom Sexy Summer!
What step will you take in order to get ready for bikini season?
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Funny 4th of July story10 July, 2013
Had a French friend in town for the 4th. We were driving around center city and I wanted to show him Independence Hall, so I told him to pull out a hundred dollar bill. "Holy sheet! Zat's the place! Zee place on ze back!"
He jokingly holds the bill up and waves it in someone's face… (in a french accent) "Excuse me, can somebody give me directions to find zis place? Anyone can help me pleeze?" (As he waves a hundred dollar bill in the air on a crowded downtown street)
Moral of the story: Philly is on the HUNDRED! That's the biggest bill there is, money don't get no bigger than that!
Lesson #2: No one stole the bill, they all thought it was hilarious.
Lesson #3: Why the shit is Boston the "patriot" city — WE should be owning all that America stuff instead of them!
America was born HERE! Not in Boston, or New York, or Washington DC. She was born in Philadelphia, just like you and me!
Get your act together, Philavania! Take back America! And we don't mean bullshit redneck guns & wars America, we mean Old School Patriotic Red White & Blue Flag Wavin' America the Beautiful America!
And happy birthday, Good Ol' US of A.
We love yous!
A Brief History of Phillies & Moustaches30 March, 2013
Inspired by the new 'stache that Cole Hamels will be sporting on Opening Day, we've decided to take a look back at some of the magnificent mustaches that Phillies' legends have sported in years past. From the traditional souvarov styles of the 1800s to the sexy handle bar looks of the 70's, there have truly been some outstanding triumphs of facial throughout Phils history.
Bring It Back6 February, 2013
Plenty of excitement has riled up recently surrounding the return of to Kelly Green uniforms. The timing is perfect, with Chip Kelly now at the helm and a team desperate for rejuvenation, this team needs SOMETHING to reignite the diehard passion of this city. Though it may seem silly, just a color scheme on a helmet, Kelly Green means just a bit more to us.
Kelly Green is nostalgia, it's the memories we've held onto since our childhood. It's that Randall Cunningham jersey we've left hanging in our closet since we were 12 years old. The one we wore to our first game at the Vet, during our first E-A-G-L-E-S chant in the nosebleed seats and even during our first fight with a scumbag Cowgirls fan. It's the color of posters on our bedroom walls, the ridiculous sweater and Zubaz pants our fathers dawned on game day. It's a bright color, full of hope and pride, maybe obnoxious to some NFL fans, but perfect in our eyes.
It's the legacy of the "Gang Green" Defense. The memories of Reggie White, Jerome Brown and Andre Waters.
It's Philadelphia.
We love our city, we love our Birds, we love Kelly Green.
It's our color, bring it back.
Our Hero….23 March, 2012
49 years old, returning from surgery, fighting against all odds with the blue-collar spirit of his home city. No, this isn't the plot to Rocky V, this is the story of Philadelphia's other hometown sports legend, Jamie Moyer. The former World Champion Phillie continues to make his city proud.
Although he's doing it for the Rockies (a team that did not even exist when he made his MLB debut back in 1986), we can't help but root for Moyer. Perhaps no other athlete has embodied the spirit of Philadelphia the way that he has. Moyer has achieved nearly every accolade a pitcher can, including a World Series ring with his hometown ball club, but still he continues to fight on. If he had called it quits after his contract with the Phillies expired, he would have surely been a Hall of Famer, but it seems that there is much more that drives Jamie Moyer.
Today, no different than 30 years ago while pitching at St. Joseph's University, Moyer succeeds because of his wit, willpower and determination. Throughout his career the MLB's all-time leader in home runs allowed has followed a bumpy path, but has always found a way to succeed. The World Series Champ and Major League All-Star has earned the respect of just about every player he has ever played with or against. It is his courageous, yet humble, attitude that makes Jamie Moyer a hero to Philavania and we will stand behind him no matter what color jersey he wears.
Why Not One, but Two Sixers Should Be Heading to the NBA All-Star Game8 February, 2012
This week the NBA All-Star reserve roster will be determined by a coaches vote. Starters for the 2012 All-Star Game in Orlando were elected by the fans. As of now, the Atlantic Division leading Philadelphia 76ers will not be represented in this game. Although the team has shown astounding capabilities this season, with a record of 18-7 and recent victories over the Lakers, Bulls and Hawks, no player on the team is believed to be a shoe-in candidate for the All-Star roster.
Although the NBA All Star Game is nothing to get overly exasperated about, it would be rather insulting not to see at least one Sixer on the court at this years game. The Sixers have put forth an extraordinary showing thus far and have proven to be one of the most talented young rosters out there.
Unfortunately, the team's musketeer (all-for-one and one-for-all) playing style does not showcase their individual talents in the box score. Night in and night out, we see different names atop the scoring charts. With that said, two players have consistently shown that they are more than deserving to be elected to this years' All-Star Game. The two longest tenured Sixers, Andre Iguodala and Lou Williams have performed at such a level of play this year that both have earned the right to spend their mid-season vacation in Orlando.
Iguodala will likely be the best shot the Sixers have representing the team in this years All-Star match up. He has never been elected to the game itself during his career, although he was the MVP of the Rookie Challenge back in 2006. This year, Iggy has not only remained the leader of this young squad, but he has answered the cries of Philadelphia fans and stepped his game to a new level. He does not rank as an elite scorer, but it is Iguodala's all-round player which makes him the star he is. One of the top defenders in the league, he also averages 6.6 rebounds per game, 5.2 assists per game along with nearly 2.0 assists per game. Iguodala's biggest asset is his knack for taking the game into his own hands when the time calls.
Along with Iguodala, Lou Williams has also proven his right to play in this years' All-Star Game. Coming off the bench and averaging just 25 minutes a game, Williams is the team's leading scorer 15.5 points per game. Lou has become a fearless scorer in times when the team need him most. Making shots from all over the court, as Williams has heated up this season the Sixers have followed.
In all honesty, the NBA All-Star Game is not that important in the grand scheme of the season. It's really just a night for the league's top players to goof-around, have fun and make some incredible highlight-reel dunks. The only real significance is that the game celebrates the chosen players for their astounding efforts and performance. As the Sixers have gone above and beyond anyone's expectations this year, it's only right that at least on, if not two, are paid some respect. Let's hope the coaches get this years vote right and send this city's beloved standouts Andre Iguodala and Lou Williams to Orlando.
Flyers' Goalie Dilemna is a Win Win Situation14 January, 2012
As of late, Flyers' goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has made his bid that he deserves to be the starter for this team. Thursday night's victory was truly a statement win for Bob as he completely shut down the New York Islanders. It was not the first strong performance for Bobrovsky as he has shown consistent play at a spectacular level over a long stretch of opportunities. While there had been plenty of debate over who Peter Laviolette should go with in net, it is now clear that Bobrovsky has the hot hand over Ilya Bryzgalov and would be the right choice to start right now.
With that being said, let's not count out Bryz. It may be extremely wise for Coach Laviolette to keep platooning his goaltenders.
The NHL Playoffs are arguably the most demanding and exhausting tournament in all of sports. The 82 game regular season is tough enough, topping it off with the possibility of another 28 games for a playoff run is insanity. It takes a lot out of players, most especially goalies, to fight injury and fatigue in order to maintain a high level of play.
By platooning his goaltenders, Laviolette should be able to keep both healthy and rather well rested for a playoff run. Whether it's Bobrovsky remaining hot through April or Bryzgalov who turns his play around, both these guys should be ready to go come playoff time. Let's face it, a hot goaltender will make or break a team's chances in the NHL Playoffs.
Just take a look back at successful teams from recent memory that have utilized this strategy. Last year saw the Boston Bruins ride on the superhuman play of their netminder, Tim Thomas, to win the Stanley Cup. During the regular season, Thomas split off the work load to his backup Tuukka Rask for 29 games
Or how about the 201o Stanley Cup run by the Flyers? A similar situation of goaltenders splitting time. Most of the miracle-making late season effort was shared between Brian Boucher and rookie Michael Leighton. Leighton was not even called up until December, after both Boucher and Ray Emery were scratched out with injuries.
The NHL season and playoffs are brutal and demanding. Obviously, Sergei Bobrovsky will put the Flyers in the best position to win right now, but let's not completely erase Illya Bryzgalov as an asset to the Flyers' winning equation. Hopefully, Peter Laviolette will keep Bob going long as the wins follow, but it wouldn't do harm to keep Bryzgalov's name in the lineup frequently. Down the road, you never know which goaltender will heat up. Keeping both active for the time being may pay off huge dividends come playoff time.
Beasts of the East…Bring 'Em On!7 January, 2012
Okay, okay it's very early in the season to get overly excited about the upstart Sixers…but guess what!?!? We 're very excited about our Sixers!!!! Coming into 2012 there has been plenty of optimism buzzing around the potential of this team, and rightfully so. With young talent from top to bottom and faith in coach, Doug Collins, there is reason for high expectations and in their first six games the Sixers have exceeded those expectations.
The NBA is plagued with superstar-based rosters. Teams like the Heat, Knicks, Celtics, Lakers, and Bulls are centered around their big shot, big money names. What is so exciting about this Sixers squad is the spread of talent. Andre Iguodala is no longer the team's only threat. In fact, Iguodala, who leads the team in assists, is leaving most of the scoring up to his teammates.
Spencer Hawes is quickly making a name for himself. With a double-double in last night's victory over the Detroit Pistons, Hawes is filling the big-man void that this team has felt for years. The current NBA leader in FG%, Hawes is not only putting in buckets offensively, but accounting for the offensive and defensive rebounds that this team needs. His physical play and hustle has him given reason to become a fan favorite.
As for the other offensive threats, we had been waiting on starting shooting guard Jodie Meeks to rack up some points. He did just that as he heated up for 21 points to help lead the Sixers' surge last night. Young leader, Jrue Holiday has shown consistent production with a crisp 17.0 points per game to mix in plenty of timely assists.
The Sixers show just as many threats off the bench. Lou Williams, Thaddeus Young and Evan Turner combined for 39 points last night. Williams leads the team averaging 18.2 points per game to combine with the duo of Young and Turner putting up 20+ on average. The scorers are all over the court at every minute of the game. This will play to the Sixers' advantage as the NBA's condensed schedule in 2012 will have teams grinding through a demanding, action packed season.
To tag along with this explosive offense is Coach Collins' emphasis on defense. Since blowing a 14 point lead against the Utah Jazz, Collins has drawn the team's focus towards defense. After that loss, the Sixers have locked down, holding their opponents to an average of 81.6 points per game. Spencer Hawes is now among league leaders in blocks per game while Iguodala leads the team in the steals department.
It's about time to wake up and recognize this team. The future for this team is no longer tomorrow, it is now. The Sixers will contend this year in the Eastern Conference and that is a guarantee. True, this team is young, but they are hungry for success and ready to make this city proud.
The Flyers' Universe5 January, 2012
As we come up on the midway point of the 2011-2012 Flyers season, the team is yet again an elite contender for the Stanley Cup. Yet, as in years past, the same question remains for concern. Who will start between the pipes?
While Ilya Bryzgalov was the big budget off-season acquisition that the Flyers had hoped would put them over the top, he hasn't played up to standards. Other than his quirky and outrageous comments on The Universe and his dog looking like a "hot blonde" Bryzgalov has been quite the disappointment for Flyers fans.
What has been most disappointing about Bryz this season has been his attitude. It's not just the 3.01 GAA or the 88.9% save percentage that is disheartening about the goaltender, but the leisure attitude that remains when he jokes around with the media.
Now, it is understood that all players play with different mentalities (obviously Bryzgalov's is one which is out of this world). Every player plays best at a different level of intensity.
With that being said, listening to Bryz's foolish jokes about the Winter Classic benching was upsetting. When a player is making $5.66 million a season, they should show some concern when finding themself sitting on the bench for the biggest game of the year. Especially, when playing in a town as passionate about their sports as Philadelphia.
Fortunately, Sergei Bobrovsky has continued to show outstanding work ethic and promise. Although he is not a superstar, he is doing everything that he can to fill his role for the Flyers. Coach Laviolette appreciates and responds to players willing to work. Obviously, this statement was made when naming Bob the starter for the Winter Classic.
Hopefully, this was a serious wake-up call for Bryzgalov. We should remain optimistic that a turnaround for Bryz in the second half will help the Flyers in their run for the Cup. Jokes are good fun, when the team is winning. Let's hope that Bryz will downsize his thoughts on the Universe and emphasize more focus on stopping pucks. If he can do that, we're in for a heck of a finale to the Flyers' 2012 campaign.
6 Reasons We Are Pumped About the Sixers!!!26 December, 2011
We know that the past few years have not been much to brag about for this franchise, but times they are a changin'. If you've been out of the loop lately, this young team is really beginning to develop and here are 6 reasons why we are PSYCHED for the future of the Sixers:
1. Coach Doug Collins – The Sixers current hoops coach, Doug Collins, is quickly showing that he is the right man for the job. In his first full season, he coached a very young squad to a quarterfinals run against the Eastern Conference Champion Miami Heat. After an elongated offseason due to the NBA strike, Collins feels he has his team even better prepared for the 2012 campaign. He has this young core group of talent buying in. In nearly every interview we hear Sixers players boasting with confidence in their coach and in their team. Clearly, the players are buying into this guy and fans should too!
2. Jrue Holiday - You could call Jrue Holiday the "J-Roll" of the Sixers franchise. First and foremost, "J-Hol" is calling for a deeper Sixers playoff run, along with an All-Star season for himself, and even Olympic aspirations down the road. The 21 year-old KID completed his first NBA Season playing in each of the teams 82 games, averaging 14.0 points a game, along with 6.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds. Coaches are calling him the most improved player coming into 2012 and sportswriters everywhere think he will be the new leader of this team.
3. Youth - Evan Turner, Spencer Hawes, and Jodie Meeks are just a few members of the young, talented club that the Sixers will showcase this year. Turner, the Sixers' No. 2 pick in the 2010 Draft had a very respectable rookie season, but after working on his jump shot with local coacing legend Herb Magee this off-season, Turner is more than confident for an even better season to come. Hawes, who will start at center, has come into the 2012 season in much improved shaped and with promise to take on that "big-man" role the Sixers desperately need. Meeks will likey start at shooting guard and can be a lethal 3-point threat for Sixers.
4. LOUUUUUU - Lou Williams has become a fan favorite in his stint with the Sixers. Not only is this guy knocking down beats with local rap sensation Meek Mill (Hip-Hop loving Philavanians should check out some of Lou's awesome raps if you haven't already) but this kid will be knocking down 3's on the court as well. One of the Sixers' top scorers, Lou will likely be coming off the bench for the Sixers, but with more talent to spread the floor, look for Williams to find more scoring opportunities and rack up more points this season than ever before.
5. Depth - In a league centered around big name starters (eg. Heat, Lakers, Celtics, Clippers, Bulls) this team has a strength that many of those squads don't possess. From top to bottom the Sixers have one of the deepest rosters in the league. Something they will greatly benefit from with the compacted 2012 NBA schedule which will often times have them playing 4 games a week. Teams around the league that are more dependent on a star-centered lineup are very concerned that they won't be able to last, but Coach Doug Collins is more than confident that his deep roster of young and motivated talent will be at full-go game in and game out.
6. Attitude – Just listening to the players talk, this team has an attitude that you have to love. Each and every one of these guys is fully committed to the success of the TEAM. The NBA is a league polluted with star-centered culture where its more about the name on the back of the jersey than on the front, but this Sixers team is different. These kids have a serious chip on their shoulder. They've bought into their coach, they know they lack big-name stars, they know that there are plenty of skeptics, but this team is hungry.
Hey wait a sec….doesn't that make this team a perfect fit for this city???? The underdog, Rocky Balboa attitude that Philadelphia absolutely loves!!! Like Philadelphia, this team ain't about the bright-light superstars (eg. New York Knicks) or Hollywood big shots (eg. Lakers and Clippers). Nope, this team is about blue-collar attitude and commitment. These kids claim that they have outworked any other team this off-season and now they've got a point to prove. Now let's support our Sixers as they go out there and prove it!
Ain't Giving Up on J-Roll5 December, 2011
Plenty of speculations surround the Phillies' decision on what to do at the shortstop position this off-season. With Jimmy Rollins on the declining end of his career many would justify letting him go, but Rollins means a heck of a lot more to this team than statistics can show. He has been the core leader of this squad for what has arguably been the most successful decade in Phillies history.
Although, no one could argue that he is the MVP caliber player he once was; his numbers from the 2011 campaign were not to shabby. Along with consistently remaining one of the top defensive shortstops in the league, he stole 30 bases, clocked 16 homers and scored 87 runs. Oh yeah, and don't blame the guy with a .450 Batting Average in the playoffs for the disappointing end to the Phils' run.
But Jimmy Rollins means more to this team than statistics can prove.
Call him crazy for some of the outrageous remarks that he's made in his career, but those fiery statements ignited the triumphant direction that this franchise has taken on. J-Roll inspired this ball club's winning mentality with his leadership, confidence and swagger. Over the past decade Rollins has helped take the Phillies out of mediocrity and into elite contention. These intangible aspects are not to be overlooked.
Then again, the Phils could let Rollins go. They could call up Freddy Galvis or go out and sign Rafael Furcal or Alex Gonzalez and statistically, it may just work. One of these younger options may put up equal or slightly better numbers, but what about that leadership? Who will that come from? Who is going to be the guy who gets the team going? Who has the guts to look his teammates in the eyes and demand their very best?
Baseball is a game constantly over analyzed by geeky statisticians. Sometimes they're right, often times they're wrong. I'd prefer that the Phillies follow their gut on this decision. If the Phillies plan on winning another World Series while they have the chance, my gut tells me that Jimmy Rollins will be in red pinstripes come Opening Day 2012.


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Location: Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research
2012 Annual Report
Subobjective 1.1. Identify effects of fertilizer source, and nitrification and urease inhibitors on ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions from soils under irrigation.
Subobjective 1.2. Identify effects of fertilizer source, and nitrification and urease inhibitors on carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycling and losses from soils under irrigation.
Subobjective 1.3. Identify effects of fertilizer source, and nitrification and urease inhibitors on crop nutrient removal from soils under irrigation.
Objective 2. Develop utilization practices for agricultural byproducts to increase nutrient and water use efficiency. (Lentz 0.5, Lehrsch 0.4, Ippolito 0.1).
Subobjective 2.1. Identify effects of biochar and other amendments on soil carbon, nitrogen, and micronutrient budgets and water availability over time.
Subobjective 2.2. Identify the effects of agricultural byproducts and soil water content on the emissions of carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide gases from freezing and thawing soils.
Objective 1: Study initiation was delayed until the fall of 2012 because a vital piece of equipment (gas chromatograph) was not available by the original start date.
Objective 2a: A five-year biochar field research site was established and continues to be monitored for greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen cycling. Two laboratory incubation microcosms were also established to monitor changes in nitrogen, micronutrients and soil water quantity. A study that improves sugarbeet utilization of mineralized nitrogen from dairy manure was published and data describing the fate of soil carbon in furrow-irrigated, manure-amended soils cropped to corn was summarized.
Objective 2b: Preliminary investigations were conducted to measure changes in aggregate stability and soil gas emissions as frozen soil thaws. Freeze-thaw cycles caused soil water to redistribute and altered the near-surface aggregate stability of wet soil. Moreover, compared to ambient conditions, carbon dioxide emissions increased by a third and nitrous oxide emissions increased by a factor of eight, each peaking 24 to 26 hours after thawing began.
Review Publications
Bartelt-Hunt, S.L., Snow, D.D., Kranz, W.L., Mader, T.L., Shapiro, C.A., Van Donk, S.J., Shelton, D.P., Tarkalson, D.D., Zhang, T.C. 2012. Effect of growth promotants on the occurrence of endogenous and synthetic steroid hormones on feedlot soils and in runoff from beef cattle feeding operations. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 46:1352-1360.
Lentz, R.D., Ippolito, J.A. 2012. Biochar and manure affects calcareous soil and corn silage nutrient concentrations and uptake. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41(4): 1033-1043 DOI: 10.2134/jeq2011.0126.
Lentz, R.D., Lehrsch, G.A. 2012. Nitrogen availability and uptake by sugarbeet in years following manure application. International Journal of Agronomy. DOI:10.1155/2012/120429.
Tarkalson, D.D., King, B.A., Bjorneberg, D.L., Taberna, J.P. 2012. Effects of planting configuration and in-row plant spacing on photosynthetic active radiation interception for three irrigated potato cultivars. Potato Research. 55:41-58. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11540-011-9205-2.
Van Donk, S.J., Lindgren, D.T., Schaaf, D.M., Peterson, J.L., Tarkalson, D.D. 2012. Wood chip mulch thickness effects on soil water, soil temperature, weed growth, and landscape plant growth. Journal of Applied Horticulture. 13(2): 91-95.
Tarkalson, D.D., Ippolito, J.A. 2011. Clinoptilolite zeolite influence on nitrogen in a manure-amended sandy agricultural soil. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 42(19):2370-2378. DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2011.605495.
Ippolito, J.A., Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Ahmedna, M., Rehrah, D., Watts, D.W. 2012. Switchgrass biochar effects two aridisols. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41(4): 1123-1130.
Ippolito, J.A., Laird, D.A., Busscher, W.J. 2012. Environmental benefits of biochar. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41(4):967-972.
Meiman, P., Davis, N., Brummer, J., Ippolito, J.A. 2012. Riparian shrub metal concentrations and growth in amended fluvial mine tailings. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 223(4):1815-1828.
Blecker, S., Stillings, L., Mcamacher, M., Ippolito, J.A., Decrappeo, N. 2012. Development of vegetation based soil quality indices for mineralized terrane in arid and semi-arid ecosystems. Journal of Ecological Indicators. 20:65-74.
Lentz, R.D., Lehrsch, G.A. 2010. Nutrients in runoff from a furrow-irrigated field after incorporating inorganic fertilizer or manure. Journal of Environmental Quality. 39:1402-1415(2010).


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Does anyone else sleep alot????? I am good for the first half of the day as far as staying awake, but afternoon I get so tired and sleepy I will fall asleep sitting in a chair. How crazy is that?? My RA has been flared this week so I've slept more anyways but this napping thing is everyday!READ MORE
I definitely started needing more and more sleep after being diagnosed with RA. The more active, the RA, the more sleep I need. I find sleep is the only thing that can help my body recover and feel better. When I'm flaring, I've been known to sleep 16-20 hours. On regular days, I still sleep about 12 hours. It's just part of living with autoimmune disease, it's a very exhausting process and our bodies need all the help they can get adjusting to being sick all the time. You are definitely not alone. :)
October 11, 2012Health GuideOctober 11, 2012Well thanks for trying to give me the heart! LOL And thanks for the welcome! :) It's nice to meet you as well! READ MORE
In my personal experience, Angie, naps are essential, even when I'm not flaring. This is the typical fatigue of RA, I would think. When I was working, it was really awful. I was so, so tired and just wanted to lay down. On the way home from work, I would fight falling asleep while driving. Not good. Now that I am home I take a nap every afternoon, and sometimes I take a nap in the morning, too. As Lene says, listen to your body, sweetie.
Hi Angie. I'm so glad that you asked this question. The afternoons are bad for me too. Most days I have to ly down in the PM because I just ache so badly and feel so fatigued. Fortunately I'm retired so I have the luxury to do that. I still feel that I'm sleeping half my life away! It seems that we just need to listen to our bodies. It certainly is a challenge though. Take care of yourself.READ MORE
Hi Angie,
Wow I thought it was just me! I also have RA and it's under control with Ornecia. But no matter how much sleep I get at night I'm always tired after lunch if I sit down I will also fall asleep. It a real bummer I can't even go see a movie in the afternoon since I'd be paying for taking a nap. JRREAD MORE
We purchased a Temperpedic about 8 years ago....love it!!
I am not sleepy but more tired all the time, during a flare I am normally pretty much useless, can't sleep can't function just trying to control the pain takes an effort.
I would certainly say if your body is telling you to sleep..you should!READ MORE
I can fall asleep anytime I sit down!!! When I get home from work I usually take a short nap after dinner has been served and everyone has started homework, etc. I am a teacher and I have laid down behind my desk and set my alarm clock for a quick nap when it gets really bad My problem is that when bedtime comes I can't sleep well b/c of the pain from being still for too long. The stiffness and pressure on sore joints is worse than just continuing to move. So for me, I am stuck between needing the rest and having it hurt too much to sleep. I would celebrate the fact that sleep can come easily and not cause more pain!READ MORE
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Hi, Poppy,
I have heard other teachers say the same thing. They are so exhausted when they come home from being on their feet all day. You know, I have issues sleeping because of pain, too, so I am considering buying a Tempurpedic mattress. I have a friend who has bad hip pain, and she told me that Tempurpedic is the only brand of mattress she has tried that doesn't hurt her hips. Just a thought.
Thank you, that is good to know. I bought a four inch memory foam topper to see if it would help and it is some better, but I can see where a full mattress would be even better :) They gave me sleeping pills for night, but I don't like how groggy I am when I wake up and then I sleep so hard I'm REALLY stiff! I will look into the mattresses too.READ MORE


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We Could All Use A Wife
For the six years my amazing nanny Cheryl worked for me, people would always ask me how I could possibly manage as a single working mother.
For the six years my amazing nanny Cheryl worked for me, people would always ask me how I could possibly manage as a single working mother. "Easy," I said, "I have a wife." Cheryl not only did a fabulous job raising Jesse (really, I learned how to be a mother from watching her), she also kept the apartment clean (though not in her job description), often cooked meals for me as well as Jesse (also, not in her job description), kept a running grocery list, found repairmen for me, and every season went through Jesse's closet, weeding out the things that were too small and switching off the summer and winter clothes. I often joked that I should have hired her years earlier just to take care of me. Unfortunately, once Jesse hit 2nd grade I really couldn't justify paying a full time nanny anymore, and although Cheryl is still very much a part of our life as a friend, I'm on my own at home. I still haven't recovered.
It seems I'm not alone in wanting someone to keep those home fires, well, clean. In a blog called A Cure For Hiccups, a medical student whose husband is also in med school (now that's a stress-filled household!) writes about Why Female Doctors Need A Wife .
A 1950's style wife - well, at least my personal stereotypical 1950's wife... you know... a pleasant person who is able to wash and iron your clothes each day, ensure the sheets are changed weekly, the tub is washed, the toilet scrubbed, and the floors vacuumed. Oh - and someone to cook healthy dinners, and make your lunch for the next day at work. I would like to be able to do the above things with a smile on my face... but I don't (no smile, no ironing, and DEFINITELY no smiling during ironing!). Not often enough, at least.
A few years ago I stumbled across a Home Economics textbook from the 1950's... I've found an online link that is similar for you enjoyment. My favorite statement, in teaching the wife how to behave for her husband is:
"Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to
take off his shoes. Speak in a low soothing and pleasant voice."
Now, wouldn't it be nice to have this when you arrive home from a long shift dealing with low urine outputs, digital rectal exams, requests for morphine from drug seekers, and 2am requests for chlorpromazaine to "cure hiccups"?
The blogger does an informal survey of 7 doctors-in-training and their spouses, and ALL agreed that a wife would be a highly useful addition to their households.
Interesting, not all of the above subject polled were married, making it obvious that regardless of sex or marital status, a wife would be highly appreciated.
She then goes on to write about Grey's Anatomy, a great alternative to doing housework, I'd say.


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On behalf of the entire staff, we would like to welcome you to Seaport Community Health Center. Since 1984, we have offered a team approach to medical care for the whole family. We are especially honored to care for patients at the beginning and end of life, and to care for multiple generations. Our success depends upon the trust and friendship we build into our relationships. We look forward to meeting and working with you.
We offer Open Scheduling, so that most of our appointments are available at the start of each day. If all appointments are full by the time you call, we will try to answer your questions over the telephone, direct you to the emergency department, or "work you in" with one of the day's providers- whichever best suits the need. We try to schedule regular appointments on the day the patient calls. However, if you need to schedule an appointment in advance, we will take your individual needs into account.
You can request an office appointment or annual physical exam online through new Athena Communicator Portal CLICK HERE. A physician is always available by phone (338-6900) After-Hours and on weekends; often we can arrange to meet you at the office.
We accept: Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield & most managed care plans. We also offer a Sliding Scale fee schedule to qualified applicants.
Thank you for being a part of Seaport Community Health Center.
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We are creating a Wellness Garden behind our office. The location is next to a 1.5 mile walking path that circles the athenahealth complex and is just a short walk to the YMCA and THMS cross-country trail. We want the Wellness Garden to be a place of beauty, peace, growth, exercise, education, and play… read more →
Everyone is encouraged to get a flu shot, but they are strongly recommended for children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years, pregnant women, adults over the age of 65, and anyone with a chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, or emphysema. There are 3 ways to receive one: Office Visits Ask for a flu shot… read more →
On Monday April 6th | MPBN | 9:00 PM New Television Documentary features Seaport CHC. On April 6th, Maine PBS will air a documentary on positive changes in primary health care in America. The program is called "Rx: The Quiet Revolution,"… read more →
An explanation of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Medicare recipients are entitled to an Annual Wellness Visit that is free of charge. It is not the same as an annual physical examination… read more →
Seaport Community Health Center (SCHC), a practice of Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC), is excited to announce the addition of an on-site full-scale pharmacy to its practice at 53 Schoodic Drive in Belfast (on the athenaHealth campus). The pharmacy is open to patients and the community Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 7:30pm and Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm, and is staffed by Melissa Carr, RPh, Pharmacist-in-Charge. Ms. Carr received her degree in Pharmacy from Northeastern University and has a combined 13 years of experience in clinical and retail pharmacy, most recently as managing pharmacist for a local retail pharmacy… read more →
Dr. Christine Kramer, our assistant medical director, will be leaving us on January 1 for six months. She intends to spend more time with her family and pursue outside medical experiences from which she can return renewed and energized. Dr. Kramer would like us to reassure you that her health is good, and that she looks forward to returning to the practice and her patients this summer. Peter Millard, MD and Cheryl Deane, PAC have time in their schedule to see her patients until she returns. read more →


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This season of American Idol has been weak on water cooler moments and breakout performances.
The biggest newsmakers are still the people sitting behind the judges' table: Steven Tyler just announced that a new album and tour from his band Aerosmith, and now Jennifer Lopez has dropped a new single called "Dance Again."
Lopez (who totally didn't flash any of her naughty bits during the Oscar telecast) got her great career resurrection last summer with the single "On the Floor," featuring a guest verse from Pitbull and production by RedOne. Clearly operating in the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" idiom, Lopez once again sings over a buttery disco groove with an assist from Miami's favorite bilingual MC.
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Good thing those lyrics are included, because it allows for deep deconstruction of the line "Make women comfortable/ Call me bloomer." Also, is that line about getting sued a reference to the Lindsay Lohan lawsuit? Survey says, Yes!
The chorus to "Dance Again" is as pure a piece of effervescent pop as Lopez has ever been a part of, and while it probably isn't the sort of thing meant to be listened to on headphones in a cubicle, it should play pretty well in places where grinding is encouraged (like clubs in Ibiza, and middle school dances). Expect the video to premiere on Idol in the coming weeks.
What do you think of "Dance Again"? Throw your hands up in the comments.
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Tracking the Sun
As spring progresses we are all glad to see the days lengthen as we move towards summer. Though you know the days are longer, do you know how this relates to the movements of the Sun and Earth? Most everyone knows that the Earth spins on its axis and revolves around the Sun. We also know that the position of the Sun in our sky changes throughout the year. But do you know how and why this is so?
A series of observations will show you just how the apparent path of the Sun is changing as summer approaches. All you will need is some small post-it notes (or masking tape) a small mirror and a clock.
You will need to find a window which faces south. Place the mirror on the windowsill and position it so that the Sun reflects onto one of the walls of the room. At exactly twelve noon, place a post-it note (or piece of looped tape) on the wall in the middle of the Sun's reflection. If you are using the post-it notes, you may want to mark date and time on the note.
Every ten minutes repeat the exercise above, placing a note in the center of the reflection on the wall. Do this for about an hour.
Leave the mirror undisturbed and at exactly noon the next day place another note in center of the reflection. Do this every day for two weeks. Can you explain the apparent motions of the Sun?
In the first day, when we marked the reflection every ten minutes, you will notice that the marks formed a straight line. These marks show the rotation of the Earth. The Sun doesn't actually move across the sky, it only appears to do so because of the Earth's rotation (spin on its axis.) The Earth's axis is an imaginary line which runs through the Earth's poles. The Earth's axis, however, does not point straight up and down (with respect to the Sun) but is tilted 23.5 degrees. As the Earth turns, the angle that the Sun makes with the mirror changes, causing the reflection to move.
When we marked the reflection at noon each day for two weeks, the reflection also moved each day. During spring, the reflection will be a bit lower each day, and during fall, it would be higher. This movement is not caused by the Earth's rotation, but rather its revolution around the Sun.
In addition to spinning on its axis, the Earth also revolves around the Sun once a year. Since the Earth's axis is tilted, this means that as it revolves around the Sun, sometimes the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun and other times it is pointed away from the Sun. This tilt changes the angle at which the Sun's rays strike the Earth which in turn affects our seasons. We see this as the Sun appearing higher in the sky at noon in the summer than in winter. Since our days are growing longer (and the noon Sun is getting higher each day) we see this motion in the noon marks on the wall.
The days are longer because the Sun makes a higher arc across the sky from morning to night.
If you like this observational experiment, you'll also like the "Try This" section.
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Stock Investors Take a Cue From Private Equity
Money managers trying to gauge the stock market's direction have started looking to the buyout business for signals, and they don't like what they are seeing.
With the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 18% this year and the Federal Reserve planning to cut back on the bond-buying it uses to stimulate markets, some investors worry that the stock market has gotten pricey and could pull back. They see evidence in the behavior of buyout firms that specialize in taking companies private.
"There are a lot of people who think this is a better time to sell than to buy," and in particular the buyout firms, said David Joy, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial Inc., which oversees $700 billion for its clients.
When sophisticated investors pull back, some analysts believe, it is a sign that the smart money is growing skeptical on the outlook for stocks.
Mr. Joy, who doesn't commonly warn clients away from stocks, last week sent them a report noting that buyout firms see the market as frothy, making this a risky time to invest.
"Given that we have come so far, it wouldn't surprise me if we gave up a little bit here," Mr. Joy said in an interview.
He said it would be normal for stocks to pull back once investors conclude that the Fed is about to cut back on stimulus. While he said he expects stocks to be a good investment for the long term, he compared buying stocks today to "tiptoeing past the graveyard," which he said people should do only if they understand the risk of a pullback.
Executives at buyout firms have made no secret of their opinion that the stock market is overpriced. They are selling record amounts of their own holdings. They are buying at a rate that is far below past highs and also well below the amount they could easily spend if they chose to.
"Based upon what I see today, I expect our investment total for 2013 to be lighter than 2012," Carlyle Group co-founder William Conway said after releasing quarterly results last week. He said U.S. prices are so high that it is hard to find attractive investments.
Blackstone Group President Hamilton James expressed similar concerns in July after releasing his firm's results. "With credit markets hot and equities strong, this is a better quarter for selling assets than for buying in our opinion," he said.
So far this year, buyout firms have pulled in a record $57.8 billion by taking companies they own public or selling stock in them, according to Dealogic. That far surpassed the $35 billion in the comparable period in 2007, the pre-crisis peak, and the previous record of $43 billion in the comparable period of 2011.
The firms also have been issuing new debt at a record pace, taking additional money out of their holdings by paying themselves dividends.
And they have been less aggressive about purchases. New buyouts completed this year are running at only about one-quarter the record 2007 rate.
Investors worry about the stock outlook on other grounds as well. Those who specialize in finding stocks that are priced below their intrinsic value complain that they can't find cheap companies to invest in. They have decided to hold more money in cash.
Others note that a measure of the S&P 500's price compared to a 10-year average of its component companies' earnings, maintained by Yale economist Robert Shiller, is running well above its past average.
None of this means that stocks necessarily are about to sag. It is harder for stocks to rise when they are pricey than when they are cheap, of course. But as long as the Fed is determined to intervene to support markets when they come under pressure, stocks would be likely to rebound.
As the Fed starts withdrawing the bond-buying it has used to intervene in markets, however, investors could start looking more skeptically at stocks' prices and their prospects. When they do that, like the buyout shops and the value investors, they could find themselves paying more attention to the fact that stocks are starting to look rich.
Related: E.S. Browning has details on MoneyBeat.


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The Taming of the Shrew
by William Shakespeare
The Taming of the Shrew Marriage Quotes
How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Act.Scene.Line). Line numbers correspond to the Norton edition.
Quote #7
Be patient, gentlemen. I choose her for myself.
If she and I be pleased, what's that to you?
'Tis bargained 'twixt us twain, being alone,
That she shall still be curst in company.
I tell you, 'tis incredible to believe
How much she loves me. O, the kindest Kate! (2.1.321-326)
Petruchio obviously lies when he says Kate has agreed to marry him. His alliterative insistence that it was bargained "twixt [them] twain" underscores the fact that the marriage was bargained between Petruchio and Baptista, not between Kate and Petruchio.
Quote #8
I promised we would be contributors
And bear his charging of wooing whatsoe'er.
And so we will, provided that he win her. (1.2.218-220)
We know that marriages are treated like business transactions between father and son-in-law. In the play, matrimony is also a thing to be negotiated among competing suitors rather than between a man and woman exclusively.
Quote #9
He'll woo a thousand, 'point the day of marriage,
Make feasts, invite friends, and proclaim the banns,
Yet never means to wed where he hath wooed.
Now must the world point at poor Katharine
And say, 'Lo, there is mad Petruchio's wife,
If it would please him come and marry her.' (2.1.15-20)
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Showers expected to turn into storms for North Texas late Wednesday
This morning's rain wasn't much, at least not in Dallas-Fort Worth — just a prelude to the soaking forecasters still insist is on its way. Matter of fact, if you'll just look out your window …
"A whole new band of showers just developed," says Dennis Cavanaugh, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. "We're starting to get some of the forecast rain."
But this too is just a warm-up, as showers and the occasional storm track from the southwest to the northeast. Cavanaugh says he expects the heaviest rain won't fall till later tonight, some time around 9 p.m., then linger till the wee small hours of Thursday mornings. But even then, what's to come depends on what happens in the next little while.
"If we get a lot of strong storms, it affects your storm chances later," he says. Heavy rain early in the day will likely dampen our chances of seeing it later — "if there are too many storms," Cavanaugh says, "or if they're too strong."
A lot of TV folks are insisting Dallas will see an average of three inches of rain in the next 18 hours or so — which may be a bit of reach. Cavanaugh says we're looking at one to two inches in Dallas-Fort Worth, with larger totals likely to the south and east later — from, say, Sulphur Springs to Corsicana. That said, some parts of Dallas and Fort Worth and points in between could see higher amounts. It just depends where it rains, and how hard.
"Any storm we get will be a heavy rainfall producer," he says. "So if you get under one, you could pick up two inches of rain very fast."
But it shouldn't be a severe storm. There has been some talk of an "elevated" tornado threat to the south and east of Dallas-Fort Worth later tonight and into early Thursday morning. And Cavanaugh says there is a strong wind shear that suggests the potential for big wind. But "after midnight," he says, "you lose the heating that's a strong driver for tornadoes." Nevertheless, be prepared.
Right now, says Cavanaugh, it should just be rain, rain and more rain fueled by Gulf and Pacific moisture.
"And if you get under a storm, it could certainly be torrential," he says. "That's how we're set up. We have deep, nearly tropical moisture, so any actual storm is going to be capable of producing heavy if not torrential rain, just not for the whole city or county."


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For thousands of years, ruby has been considered one of the most valuable gemstones on Earth. It is called the "King of Gemstones" and known as the stone of love. The gem is the red variety of the mineral corundum, and while any other color of corundum is denominated as "sapphire," only red corundum may be called "ruby." Pure corundum is colorless, but slight traces of elements are responsible for ruby's purplish bluish-red to orange-red color. In fact, the name "ruby" was derived from the Latin word "rubens," meaning "red."
The finest rubies are an intensely saturated pure red with no overtones of brown or blue. They are readily available in sizes up to 2.00ct and have incredible durability, ranking a 9.0 on the Mohs Scale (second only to diamonds in hardness). Rubies may show very different shades of red depending on their origin, and the range of these reds is quite considerable. The gem's intense color was once thought to come from an undying flame inside the stone, while other legends say each stone is a piece of the planet Mars.
Some rubies distinguish themselves with a wonderful silky shine, called the "silk" of the stone, which is created by fine rutile needles within the gem. The rutile mineral is also involved within very scarce "star" rubies. As can be found in sapphires, there is a translucent variety of ruby that displays a six-point star when cut into a smooth domed cabochon. Rutile is embedded in an asterisk-shape within the ruby, causing a captivating light effect called "asterism." Six-ray stars appear to magically glide across the surface of the stones as they are moved. Star rubies are expensive rarities and should always display the stars exactly in the center of the gem. The star stone is said to be the home of each person's angel, who lives there in contentment with the ruby's spirit.
Rubies are found in many countries throughout the world, each location producing rubies of specific qualities and colors. Gemstone experts agree that the Burmese ruby is the most valuable and luxurious category of the stone. The former country of Burma, now Myanmar, is situated in a mountain valley surrounded by high summits. Rubies that are mined from this "Valley of Rubies" feature an exceptionally vivid red color with a slightly bluish hue. The stones display their unique brilliance in both natural and artificial light.
Rubies from Thailand, another classical supplier of the gem, are often dark red tending towards brown. This "Siam color" is considered almost as beautiful as the Burma color. Rare rubies from Ceylon are mainly light red, like ripe raspberries, while rubies of Vietnamese origin generally display a slightly purplish hue. Rubies are also produced in India, where relatively large ruby crystals have been discovered. These particular rubies, however, have many inclusions, but are excellently suited to be cut as beads or cabochons. Afghanistan, Pakistan and Russia have also produced occasional top-quality rubies, but the rough terrain in these areas has made mining difficult.
Top-quality rubies are quite rare and are often considered even more valuable than colorless diamonds, particularly in sizes above 5.00ct. High prices tend to reflect their tremendous value. In 1988, a 16.00ct ruby sold at auction for $227,301 at Sotheby's in Geneva, Switzerland. A 27.37ct Burmese ruby ring sold for $4 million at Sotheby's in 1995, which was an astounding $146,145 per carat.
It is possible that no other gemstone has been as prized as the ruby. Celebrated in the Bible and in ancient Sanskrit writings as the most precious of all gemstones, rubies have adorned emperors and kings throughout history. Until improvements in chemical testing in the 1800s, most red gem-quality stones were called rubies. Thus, many of the famous "rubies" in the crown jewels of Europe, including Britain's "Black Ruby" and the "Timur Ruby," have since been identified as red spinels or garnets. Today, rubies continue to decorate the insignia of many Royal Houses.
In the 13th century, traveler Marco Polo wrote that Kublai Kahn, the Mongol Emperor of China, once offered an entire city for a ruby the size of a man's finger. In ancient Hindu writings, the ruby represents the sun power. In China, the stone was given as offerings to Buddha.
Rubies were also given as offerings to Krishna in India. For a long time, India was considered the classical country of rubies. Their literature offers a rich and varied knowledge of the stone that was collected and handed down for over two thousand years. In the Sanskrit language, ruby is called "ratnaraj," which translates as "king of gemstones." Whenever a spectacular ruby was found, the emperor would send out his notables to welcome the precious gemstone in an appropriate style fit for a king.
In the Middle Ages, it was believed that a ruby could change color and grow darker to warn its owner that danger or illness was near. Thought to ward off misfortune, it was believed to chase away evil spirits and the spirits of the dead. The deep red color of rubies has been used for centuries as protection and to convey invulnerability. Soldiers wore them into battle to guard against wounds and promote healing if they received a wound. The color of blood, the stone is symbolic of courage and bravery. Warriors were said to have implanted rubies under their skin to bring them valor in battle, make them invincible against enemies and ensure victory.
Rubies have also been historically thought to bestow wisdom, wealth and love. In China and Europe during the 10th century, dragons and snakes were carved in the gems' surfaces to increase the flow of money and power to their owners. A common belief was that dreaming of rubies meant the coming of success in business and money matters. Rubies were also used to capture a mate and light the passion of romance. The gem was believed to have the magical powers of sexual fire and success in love. It has also been said by ancient lore to be capable of reconciling lovers' quarrels.
When combined with gold and worn on the body, it is said that rubies can cause the body to rejuvenate and absorb energy from the sun to heal all types of body sickness and skin afflictions. It is believed that it should be worn with gold to banish sadness and bring joy.
Given as a symbol of success, devotion and integrity, the ruby is July's birthstone and the traditional gift for 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries. Rubies have symbolized passion and romance for centuries, so when placed in engagement rings, they express unbridled love and promise of the heart.


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The smell of bargains in the morning: War-torn 2012 Black Friday shoppers in photos
Photo: Richard Drew/AP
Crowds gather around a supply drop of cheap merchandise found in the chaotic streets of New York. These can be good opportunities for those unwilling to brave the indoor battlegrounds, but an influx of cheap goods has given rise to the risk of a disease known as Buyer's Remorse.
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> Hi
> I get error "No init found " when boot up.
> I'm sure I have /sbin/init.
> because I got above message , I copied /sbin/int to /bin/init.
> and also copied it to /etc/init
> And I have /bin/sh...
> But I don't why I got "No init found" error?
What else does it complain before the 'No init found'?
Maybe root filesystem mounting failure?
Which version of kernel?
Did you compile it yourself?
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An Israeli anti-abortion group accused of "brainwashing" and driving girls away from their families is now targeting British women.
Efrat, a deeply controversial organisation in Israel, has taken a stall at Sunday's Jewish Living Expo at Wembley Stadium.
And its founder, Dr Eli Schussheim, has told the JC that he is coming to "raise awareness and funds".
Women's rights activists are furious at a decision by the Israeli Chief Rabbinate to launch a public offensive against abortion.
Chief Rabbis Yona Metzger and Shlomo Amar have written to all state-employed rabbis urging them to use their pulpits tomorrow to raise the issue, linking it to the Torah portion in which midwives in Egypt save Israelite babies in defiance of Pharaoh.
They claim in their letter that the "vast majority" of the abortions are "unnecessary" and "forbidden by Jewish law", and argue that the situation "impedes the coming of the Messiah".
It feels as if mothers can never get it right. They are branded either over-protective or too liberal by online forums and mothering websites like mumsnet. They are criticised for allowing their babies to eat and sleep "on demand", or for implementing too rigorous a schedule. They are considered monsters for advocating "controlled crying" or regarded as too lax for cuddling their baby the minute the little mite starts to whimper.
The Reform movement's Rabbi Jonathan Romain spoke against lowering the abortion limit from 24 weeks at a breakfast briefing for MPs ahead of this week's vote.
Attempts to reduce the limit to 20 or 22 weeks were decisively defeated in the House of Commons on Tuesday night.
John Marks, a former chair of the British Medical Association, has welcomed this week's decision by MPs to reject a cut in the time limit for abortions. He is now calling for current laws to be liberalised towards abortion on demand.
Dr Marks, 82, one of the UK's best-recognised medical names, tells People: "I see no reason to involve two doctors. I believe it is a matter of choice for the woman. The life that matters is the potential mother, not the unborn foetus. There's no contest."


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Friday Sept. 25, 2009
Charlotte, NC – The question entering the final round of this week's Cabarrus Classic was not whether or not Scott Brown would win, but rather how many would he win by? Entering the final round with a one-shot lead, the former USC Aiken standout answered that question with authority after a closing 6-under 65 that gave him a two-shot win and his third title of 2009.
Brown opened the tournament with rounds of 67-63—130 and began Friday's final round with a one-shot lead over Brian Anderson (Jupiter, FL) and a two-shot advantage over playing partner Lee Williams (Alexander City, AL) and good friend Kevin Kisner (Aiken, SC).
Entering the day, a big key for Brown was his ball striking. Through 36 holes, the North Augusta, SC native had failed to card a single bogey and really had not been in any trouble that could jeopardize the streak. Friday would provide more of the same.
"I birdied Nos. 2 and 4 and then hit it to a foot on No. 9 for birdie. It was just easy this week. I think that's why I didn't have any bogeys," said Brown, who went out in 3-under 32 to get to 16-under for the tournament and maintain his lead.
Heading to the closing nine at Charlotte National Golf Club, Brown's sole purpose was to stay aggressive and keep his foot on the gas.
"That was my thing today, I wanted to stay aggressive with my irons so I didn't have to try and two putt from 50 or 60 feet," said Brown. "I just wanted to make it easy."
Brown continued to make things easy with back-to-back birdies at Nos. 13 and 14 to get further in the red at 18-under for the event. The only problem was that he quickly had company from what was otherwise supposed to be a one-man party.
Fernando Mechereffe of Brazil began his final round trailing Brown by four shots. A past champion at Charlotte National, Mechereffe has always felt comfortable on the slick greens and open vistas of the Charlotte, NC staple.
Comfort nearly turned into $30,000 quickly.
A matching outward nine of 3-under 32 left Mechereffe still trailing Brown by four heading to the back nine, but a quick birdie at No. 10 moved him to 4-under on his round. It was then that he began to apply some much needed pressure to Brown. Birdies on 13, 14, 15 and 16 catapulted the former NC State All-American up the leaderboard and into solo second place at 17-under for the event.


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Cisco CEO Chambers: U.S. Corporate Tax System's a "Dinosaur."
While Congress considers an overhaul of the corporate tax system, CEOs are trying to get out front of criticism that multi-nationals aren't paying a fair share. Cisco Systems Inc. CEO John Chambers will make the multinationals' case to CBS's Leslie Stahl during a CBS "60 Minutes" segment set to air Sunday.
Cisco is among the companies pushing for a U.S. corporate tax overhaul, including a rate reduction. It's also pushing to let companies bring home the foreign earnings they have stashed overseas at an ultra-low rate. (The money isn't taxed by the U.S. until it's brought back.) U.S. companies argue that their foreign competitors pay nothing – or next to nothing – to their home countries on their foreign earnings, and that they would face a competitive disadvantage if they paid the relatively high U.S. rate on overseas profits.
Here's a partial transcript, provided by CBS:
CHAMBERS: We are dealin' with a tax system that is a dinosaur…. Every other government in the world have realized that the US has it wrong. They're saying, "I'm going to have lower taxes, period." That's what you see all across Western Europe, that's what you see in Asia in the developed countries.
STAHL: Are you judged as a CEO on things like this, on taxes?
CHAMBERS: Absolutely.
STAHL: What if tomorrow Congress passed a quickie law and the tax rate was 20%? Would that solve everything?
CHAMBERS: I think it is the most important ingredient that we have to think about being competitive.
STAHL: You lower the rate from 35% to 20% – you lose something like $2 trillion in taxes. We have a horrible deficit crisis, debt crisis. That's almost too much money to lose. What's your answer to that?
CHAMBERS: My answer's very simple: every other developed country in the world has already done this. I'm not asking to give me a favor, or a hand out.
STAHL: You know what: it sounds it.
CHAMBERS: All we're asking is: Give us a level playing field. Get us close.