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How to Feed Yourself When You're Breastfeeding Your Baby
This indispensable cookbook is designed for the demanding, chaotic and sleep-deprived days of new motherhood. Mothers-to-be read all the manuals and are diligent about eating well and getting enough exercise, fully aware that their health directly affects their baby's development. But what about after the baby is born? How can an exhausted new mother who is low on energy and time still manage to eat healthily? For new mothers, especially those who are breastfeeding, maternal health is more important than ever, and yet during those first few weeks of hazy, blurry,"What am I doing?" chaos, it can be tough to find the time or inclination to look after oneself.
I was a new mum roaming the house at 3:00 a.m., desperately trying to find something, ANYTHING, to eat, and I decided that I wanted to make mothers' lives easier as they learned to cope with their new, harried schedules. Consulting other parents, as well as breastfeeding and nutritional experts, I began to devise strategies for fast, easy and healthy eating. Healthy Mum, Happy Baby is packed with creative, delicious recipes that don't require exact measurements and won't be ruined if they aren't served immediately (while you deal with a baby who's breastfeeding or cranky), as well as big-batch meals for the freezer, time-saving tips on how to stock your pantry before baby and useful ideas for healthy snacks you can eat one-handed while you nurse. You'll find the most current breastfeeding guidelines from the Canadian Paediatric Society, up-to-date information on toxins in breast milk, the scoop on omega-3s, and even a few ideas for reclaiming a bit of your life before baby. The perfect shower or baby gift, Healthy Mum, Happy Baby is a practical, invaluable resource for every new mother.
About the Author
Annemarie Tempelman-Kluit is a mother of two who wrote Healthy Mum, Happy Baby, her first book, during nap times and between playdates and finished it despite gestating, morning sickness and sleep deprivation. She is also the founder of yoyomama.ca, which keeps Canadian mums on-the-go in the know and is a sought after mum expert and considered one Canada's leading digital moms.She writes a column for 24 Hours (Sun Media Corp), is a regular contributor to CBC-BC Radio (Early Edition, On the Coast, BC Almanac), wrote the Kid's Stuff section in the most recent edition of the Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler Colourguide and contributes to high profile blog communities such as Family Jewels, Canadian Family magazine's blog.She lives in Vancouver with her husband and two daughters.
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Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Russell Crowe and Sacha Baron Cohen were all on hand to celebrate the film.
Anna Wintour, Michael Kors, Joan Collins and Tony Danza were also there to enjoy passed items from Chef Michael Lomonaco including roasted sliced filet mignon with cabernet and shallot sauce, porcini mushroom ravioli with white truffle cream and bite-sized desserts including New York state apple pie, cream puffs and mini ice cream sandwiches.
But the most delicious part of the evening was when Jackman – accompanied by a pianist – serenaded Seyfried with "Happy Birthday" while she stood on top of the grand piano bench in the center of the dining room.
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Two men pleaded guilty to the armed robbery of two University at Buffalo students in a Winspear Avenue apartment in March, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Donovan Haigler, 25, and Lance Minton Jr., 23, both of Buffalo, each pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree robbery.
The two had visited the apartment of the two women victims previously because they were acquainted with a third roommate, authorities previously said. When Haigler and Minton stopped by March 28 – ostensibly looking for the third roommate – a rifle was pulled from a bag that one carried and the victims were robbed at gunpoint of a small amount of cash.
After calling friends with the descriptions of the two men, the victims learned the first name of one of the assailants was Donovan, according to Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III. The victims and their fellow students searched their Facebook accounts and found photographs and names of the two men, Sedita said.
With that information, Buffalo police determined the men and recovered the gun used in the robbery.
The quick-thinking victims and the fast response of the police officers and detectives left the defendants "with no reasonable alternative but to plead guilty as charged and thrust themselves upon the mercy of the court," Sedita said.
The two men face anywhere from five years to 25 years in state prison.
The two, who remain free on bail, are scheduled to be sentenced by State Supreme Court Justice Christopher J. Burns on Feb. 13.
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Soto Shuts Up Talking Stick at Salt River Fields
Elliot Soto belted a bases-loaded triple in the 2nd, walked in the 4th, and singled and scored in the 6th, Varonex Cuevas drilled three singles and scored two runs, Rashad Crawford drove-in three runs with a two-run single and a sacrifice fly, and Jeffrey Baez singled and tripled and scored a run, leading the Cubs to a 7-3 victory over the Rockies in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action this morning on Dust Storm Field at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort east of Scottsdale, AZ.
The 24-yeart old Soto is at Extended Spring Traning while serving a 50-game Drug of Abuse suspension received last November. While Soto is on the Restricted List and cannot play in an "official" minor league game, he is permitted ti participate in Extended Spring Training and play in EXST games. Soto is a flashy defensive whiz at SS but has struggled to hit throughout his minor league career (hitting a combined 248/311/301 in 342 career minor league games), but he brought the whippin' stick with him today. Once he has completed his suspension (after AA Tennessee has played 50 games) he will likely rejoin the Smokies.
RHP Dallas Beeler got the start for the Cubs and threw five innings (68 pitches), allowing three runs (all earned) on six hits (five singles and a triple) and a walk, while striking out two. Although he allowed six hits and only struck out two, he did induce quite a few ground balls (9/2 GO/FO, plus most of the hits he allowed were grounders, too). After he left the game Beeler threw another 15 pitches in the bullpen, so he could be close to returning to the AAA Iowa Cubs starting rotation (he has been on the I-Cubs 7-day DL since Opening Day, after missing the second half of Spring Training with a "dead arm").
Today's game was orginally scheduled as a nine-inning contest, but was cut-back to only seven innings by mutual agreement between the two teams after the Cubs arrived almost 90 minutes late for the game. The Cubs team bus was stuck in traffic on the Pima Freeway (AKA "Loop 101") for over an hour after Arizona DPS (Highway Patrol) suddenly closed the freeway as the result of a person threatening to commit suicide by jumping off a freeway overpass.
Here is the abridged box score from today's game (Cubs players only):
1. Rashad Crawford, CF: 1-3 (K, F-8 SF, F-7, 1B, 3 RBI)
2. Kevin Brown, 1B: 0-4 (4-3, K, 4-3, 4-3)
3. Jeffrey Baez, DH: 2-4 (1B, 1-3, 3B, K, R)
4a. Eloy Jimenez, RF: 0-2 (F-9, P-3)
4b. Arnaldo Calero, RF: 1-2 (1B, K, RBI)
5. Antonio Valerio, C: 0-3 (HBP, 5-3, 6-3, 6-3, R)
6. Shamil Ubiera, LF: 1-3 (1B, 5-3, L-8, R)
7. Varonex Cuevas, 3B: 3-3 (1B, 1B, 1B, 2 R)
8. Elliot Soto, SS: 2-2 (3B, BB, 1B, 2 R, 3 RBI)
9. Dalfis Ortiz, 2B: 0-3 (4-3, 4-3, K)
1. Dallas Beeler: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R (3 ER), 1 BB, 2 K, 1 PO, 9/2 GO/FO, 68 pitches (45 strikes)
2. Erick Leal: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K, 2 WP, 0/2 GO/FO, 29 pitches (20 strikes)
1. 1B Kevin Brown - E-3 (overthrow at 3rd base after successful sacrifice bunt allowed runner to score from 3rd)
2. 3B Varonex Cuevas - E-5 (fielding error allowed batter to reach base safely)
CF Rashad Crawford - threw out baserunner 8-4 after runner overran 2nd base on single to CF
WEATHER: Sunny & breezy with temperatures in the 90's
"Jose Veras is unavailable
"Jose Veras is unavailable for Friday's game against the Brewers due to a sore left oblique."
well that...well...that's actually cool...i'm fine with that.
junior lake...wow...just wow.
junior lake...wow...just wow.
i have no words for this cubbery.
nevermind...this is team-wide
nevermind...this is team-wide cubbery. castro, castillo...wow, what an eventful 14 pitches into a game.
hey, at least the cubs are finally working hard to give m.garza a win...lulz...sigh.
lyle overbay? still in the
lyle overbay? still in the league?
cubs caught a break tonite no
cubs caught a break tonite no fielder or hart
I didnt know this channel
I didnt know this channel existed
Some names to watch for the
Some names to watch for the Cubs 2nd pick in the draft.
n.ramirez debut...
n.ramirez debut...
1ip 0h 1bb 1k
threw a lot of 94-96mph heat
DON'T bring him up. No walks
DON'T bring him up. No walks from our late inning relievers. Thanks
veras to DL (oblique)..
veras to DL (oblique)...schlitter called up
jake "how f'n many rehab
jake "how f'n many rehab starts does this guy need" arrieta going for his 5th rehab start tonight in AA (4th in AA).
supposedly this is his last tuneup and he's due up next week. he threw 94 pitches in his last start.
Mick Gillispie
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Jake Arrieta finishes up [email protected] rehab assignment 2ip 2H, 2r, 1er, BB-2k. 44pitches/25strikes.
that's a short last outing..
that's a short last outing...and a weird amount of non-strikes thrown to only have 1 bb against his total.
also, k.bryant stole his 5th base (5/0 sb/cs) and hit his 5th HR...CUBS GONNA HAVE A 40/40 GUY IN 2015! =P
in AAA news...baez 1-7 with 2Ks. a.alcantara 5-7 (1 triple, 4 singles) continuing his hot streak of hitting (though he's not walking...only 2 this season after showing a lot of improvement in AA last year in that area).
It's a typical spring
It's a typical spring training type final tuneup in terms of IP
yow...segura hit in the head
yow...segura hit in the head by a teammate swinging a bat w/ donut on it in the dugout.
accidental, but enough to take him out of the game.
Braun did it
Braun did it
Immediately blamed bat boy
there's a lot of win in that
there's a lot of win in that comment
t.wood just walked the
t.wood just walked the pitcher...to load the bases...with 0 outs.
i knew this was going to be a sunk season, but sitting through 162 games of this kind of crap is going to be nearly f'n impossible. a few times a week this team amazes me with how many different ways they can combine to suck without having the means to make up for those mistakes elsewhere.
it's a well oiled train wreck.
...okay...valbuena/castillo...that DP was both improbable and awesome.
that's enough inspiration to last me another week at least.
Is it safe to assume the mega
Is it safe to assume the mega platoon system is a failure if everyone involved is hitting around .200?
(I also realize it's possible they all suck)
i think your second point
i think your second point might be more apt.
quite honestly, i just want kids to get work. it's not wins i'm looking for...it's experience. if they can get some wins out of it, good for them.
even if there were some that bought into there being a chance of a playoff run (because anything is possible) it's getting increasingly clear (already in april, even) that 2014 isn't the the time for this team to come out of the cellar.
Agreed 100%
Agreed 100%
Valbuena hits a very long
Valbuena hits a very long homerun.
Does not flip bat.
Vin Scully just told me that
Vin Scully just told me that "in the hole" is wrong. It's "in the hold". That makes so much sense, but I'd never heard that before. My mind is blown.
i think he's also getting
i think he's also getting tired of trying to figure out positive things to say about brian wilson's performance...though he's yet to be mean or complain.
2 guys faced, 2 walks, 0 outs...pulled...$10m this year, $9m player option for 2015. crazy loot for a guy who's barely worked a month and 1/2 combined the past 2 years.
I usually find him unbearable
I usually find him unbearable (no, I don't find it interesting that Drew Stubbs is from Atlanta, Texas), but that was a new one for me.
i love the dude...he'll read
i love the dude...he'll read you the media guide, tell personal stories from his 10,000 years around the game, and still call every ball/strike/play as it happens.
no partner, all alone...no net.
but yeah, i can see how some people wouldn't want to hear him being a random fact machine for 3 hours.
for a lot of these late/west coast games so far i'm taking away 2 things... 1- i miss mark grace calling games for ARZ (even though he's a weird acquired taste) 2- i miss bob in the booth for the cubs, but it's nice to hear him call games for ARZ.
Listen to an inning of
Listen to an inning of Harrelson you will appreciate Scully
listening to an inning of
listening to an inning of harrelson will make you want to invite Scully over for Chips and Beer and watch old archive footage of Jack Drees
I'm sure he'd be a great
I'm sure he'd be a great grandpa to have, but during a broadcast, I find the lack of interaction unsettling. I feel like civilization has ended and he's talking to himself over a long dead ballgame.
I would watch every game if Scully and Brenly worked together.
Re Hawk: Can't I dislike both?
AZ Phil, please explain the
AZ Phil, please explain the reason for putting minor league players on the 60 day DL?
Thanks, as always for
Thanks, as always for clearing up another question in my mind.
"The Cubs team bus was stuck
"The Cubs team bus was stuck in traffic on the Pima Freeway (AKA "Loop 101") for over an hour after Arizona DPS (Highway Patrol) suddenly closed the freeway as the result of a person threatening to commit suicide by jumping off a freeway overpass."
My only advice to my fellow long suffering Cubs fans is this: Remember, it's only a game.
My only advice, assuming he
My only advice, assuming he is a Cubs fan: Jump.
Garza gave Samardzija some
Garza gave Samardzija some advice
"I told [Samardzija], 'It doesn't matter, dude. You play in Chicago,'" Garza told reporters. "'I was there, and I lost 30 wins in three seasons. It's not your fault. You pitch your way out of there.'"
"Also dude, I'm really bad at math and tell your woman to shut her mouth."
That's one problem I have
That's one problem I have with a lot of pitchers, they think wins belong to them instead of the team. Good riddance.
Yeah, a quick check of the
Yeah, a quick check of the stats and... He didn't have 30 no-decisions in his three years with the Cubs. Mostly because he couldn't stay healthy. What a jackass.
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Yeah -- seeing the weather -- I hope KB and Rizz are inside, wrapped in blankets and drinking hot chocolate.
rain delay...thanks obama.
Thanks again Phil. We actually were in Mesa and drove around. Hopefully, I am back for some Fall League. If not I have all of spring training (like the smart people who move here!)
What Rob G said. I can't speak for Piittsburgh, but the other end of the state has had absolute crap weather for two days. Perfect day to take it easy.
tarp came off 10 minutes ago...let's do this.
He will not pitch another game for Cubs
/Unless injury in playoffs
Today is bullpen day
10/450 if they win WS
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Even though Hammel is missing start, don't assume he'll not be on #Cubs postseason roster. Maddon says elbow problem isn't that bad
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Maddon on #Cubs postseason rotation: "I don't want to announce anything. We haven't talked to anybody yet"
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Maddon hopes Soler can take BP in Cincy, play in sim game Tue. "All of that should give us some kind of indication of where he's at"
tarp on the field 40 minutes before gametime...meh.
travel day + rain in Pittsburgh. Why risk injury?
tim federowicz has been freed to play with his AAA teammates.
The lineup tonight....what the hell. Unless all the players are completely exhausted, this seems like overkill to me. They have 4 days off after Sunday.
Tommy Nance seems like quite an Indy league find
watching heyward attempt to hit a fastball is alarming. he's doing bad things with stuff he should be nailing...weak popups, grounders, late swing fouls...
it's going to be next to impossible to do worse than this season, but hopefully he can at least hit a fastball with authority next year.


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Today's consumer electronic devices are more capable and more connected to apps and services than ever before. In Windows 8, we have made significant improvements in the experience connecting with and using these devices. In this session, you will learn about how Windows 8 makes it simple to connect devices using new connection technologies. You will also learn about the new built-in experiences for devices that ensure your device is ready to use right out of the box. This session will also cover how Metro style apps for devices make it easy to differentiate your device in the marketplace.
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The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and schools closed, flights were grounded and thousands of people were without power Wednesday night and Thursday morning as the second ice storm in two weeks slammed the Charleston area.
What to expect today
Charleston: Drizzling rain is expected to continue until noon, but no ice. Morning temperatures should be well above freezing, after an overnight low of 35 degrees, but nobody is making any predictions how fast the ice on the overhead cables of the Ravenel Bridge will melt. Check postandcourier.com to see if the bridge is open yet. The sun will start coming out around noon, with a high near 47.
Summerville, Moncks Corner: Freezing rain remains in the forecast Thursday morning, and icy roads are possible. The day will become increasingly sunny in the afternoon, with a high near 42.
Source: National Weather Service
Light freezing rain and trace amounts of ice accumulation were expected overnight and early this morning but so far motorists have reported smooth, but wet, driving conditions on the major highways.
The Ravenel Bridge remains closed because of ice falling from the cables and towers, according to the state Department of Transportation. All other bridges remain open.
Limb-snapping ice has been the biggest problem so far with this storm, causing prolonged outages.
As of about 9 this morning, more than 20,000 SCE&G customers were without power in Dorchester County. Berkeley Electric reported more than 25,000 Berkeley residents without power and more than 2,000 in Charleston County.
Power lines fell across Interstate 26 between Ridgeville and Harleyville about 4 p.m. Wednesday, blocking lanes in both directions, according to the Highway Patrol.
The area along S.C. Highway 61 in Knightsville, Reevesville and a portion of St. George lost power and phone service, said Jason Ward, Dorchester County administrator.
Power was lost at some fire and EMS stations as well as the public works operations center. Those locations were relying on emergency generators, Ward said.
Berlin G. Myers Parkway in Summerville also was closed, and several traffic lights were out on U.S. Highway 78. Ice-weighted trees were falling across roads, Ward said.
Sheriff's Office cruisers were running with their blue lights on to encourage drivers to keep speeds below 30 mph, he said.
The Red Cross opened shelters at some local schools in Berkeley and Dorchester counties. They also assisted a family of five that was displaced when a tree fell on their home at 234 Miami St. in Ladson.
In Charleston, the Ravenel Bridge cables were coated with dangerous ice Wednesday. Officials worry that when temperatures climb as forecast Thursday, the ice will melt, fall and damage cars as it did after the storm two weeks ago.
"We can't say the bridge will be closed Thursday, but it doesn't look favorable," said Charleston Police Deputy Chief Tony Elder. "You could have some windshields broken or worse."
Schools and colleges are closed again on Thursday in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.
Power down
Statewide, the storm cut power to hundreds of thousands of electric customers. Gov. Nikki Haley asked President Barack Obama to declare the state a federal disaster area, according to The Associated Press.
More than half of SCE&G's nearly 55,000 customers in Dorchester County lost power Wednesday. As of 9 p.m., 25,444 were still in the dark. The utility reported 4,695 without power in Berkeley County and 5,140 in Charleston County as of 9 p.m. Crews were set to work through the night.
"As long as conditions continue this way, we will expect to see continued power outages," said SCE&G spokeswoman Kim Asbill.
As temperatures rise above freezing Thursday and ice begins to melt, trees and limbs weighted down by frozen precipitation could snap back into place, striking and breaking power lines, Asbill said.
For those who have lost power, extended outages should be expected, she said.
Statewide, SCE&G was working to restore power to tens of thousands of customers.
Berkeley County Supervisor Dan Davis said there were a lot of fallen limbs and trees across roads in the county.
"Clearing the roads, and electricity, that's the main thing. People are moving. The roads are not icy. The overpasses are still a little tricky," he said.
Davis said he lost power at his home early Wednesday afternoon but he has a gas generator.
Santee Cooper reported up to 4,700 outages in Berkeley County, which is well over half of the utility's customers there. Many were expected to have power restored by mid-afternoon Wednesday, said Mollie Gore, utility spokeswoman.
"As we restore one group, there is another outage," she said.
Power was out at Santee Cooper headquarters in Moncks Corner, which was operating on generator power, she said. The company's outage map showed most of the customers without electricity were in Moncks Corner.
Trees heavy with ice falling on power lines was the main cause of outages, she said.
Berkeley Electric Cooperative reported 35,000 households in the dark as of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Deteriorating weather conditions were making it hard for crews to restore power, the utility said.
Flights, commerce
Many arriving and departing flights at Charleston International Airport were canceled at about 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to the airport website.
Arriving flights from Charlotte and Atlanta were the most heavily affected. Flights from Washington, D.C., New York City and Philadelphia also were canceled. There were 34 arrivals and 39 departures canceled or delayed at Charleston International, said Airport Director Paul Campbell.
The situation should improve Thursday morning if overnight lows stay in the mid-to-upper 30s, he said.
The State Ports Authority reported a slowdown in truck traffic to the terminal that picked up on Wednesday morning.
Ashley Truitt, a store manager at Edible Arrangements in North Charleston, said delivery trucks had to navigate around traffic due to bridge closures on Wednesday. It's also slowed sales, she said.
"It's affecting our sales volume because a lot of people like to see the product before they order it, and they can't get here to the store," Truitt said. "It's hurting our Mount Pleasant location for sure because of the bridge being closed."
The winter weather will not thwart this weekend's plans for the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in downtown Charleston, officials said. The storm's large path across the East Coast has forced some hiccups with travel plans for some exhibitionists, but the annual event is set to kick off on Friday without a hitch, according to John Powell, SEWE's executive director.
He added that some attendees are facing flight delays and cancellations in airports in Atlanta and Charlotte, but they're expected to arrive later in the week.
"We're extending check-ins for them," he said.
Tyrone Richardson, Abigail Darlington and Dave Munday contributed to this report.


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5 Pop Culture Images That Warped Our Psyches for Life
I'm not qualified to tell you how the human brain works. I can't point out various lobes on brightly-colored PET scans, illustrating the formation of memories. I was more of an English major. I can explain how the moon is a classic symbol of melancholy in poetry or how much of a Jew-hating, elitist hump T.S. Eliot was. And neither of those assertions are helpful to my cause here because this is an article about certain images that can catalyze life-long associations in a person. But since I'm not a scientist, I can only tell you how they form associations in one specific person: me. Hey, maybe you're like me. Maybe these same pop culture images have forever colored the way you see the world. But the important thing is, even if you're not like me, even if these images have no meaning for you, then at the very least, I have met my deadline, and isn't that all that really matters? (If you're like me, you'll say yes!)
#5. Vests Are Suitable Only for the Very Cool
Although they don't play a large role in my wardrobe, I love vests. Yes, I only own one vest, and the last time I wore it was four years ago for about 30 minutes while I taped the only "Hate By Numbers" where I wasn't in a suit jacket. I think that's because as much as I love vests, there's part of me that feels I'm not cool enough to pull them off. Y'see, burned into the deepest recesses of my mind, there is only one man cool enough to wear a vest:
Han Solo, the coolest man in the universe, defines the vest for me. Even Harrison Ford isn't cool enough to wear a vest. Only Han Solo. I mean just look at him. That's quite a man. I've spent my whole life as a heterosexual, but that's only because Han Solo is fictitious. If I somehow saw this hunk of a man in the real world, I'd be so excited, there'd be no doubt about who shot first.
Not this kind of shooting. Get it? No? Never mind.
#4. Blond, Feathered Hair and Red Lipstick is Sex
We all have a type when it comes to sexual attraction. Personally, I'm partial to brunettes with light eyes. Black Irish, but y'know, someone a little more dangerous and dark. Also willing to do stuff, y'know, with ... never mind. This is stupid. I like lots of things. I don't want to bore you with a checklist of attractions, but one thing that typically does not do it for me is the blond, All-American, cheerleader, Vanna White type. I guess what I'm saying is, if I had to choose a Facts of Life girl, I would have gone for Jo and not Blair.
You heard right. I would have picked the lesbian. (FYI, Tootie's future hotness was not foreseeable.)
But even though the blond hair, blue eyes look doesn't usually do it for me, there is a huge exception. If you feather that blond hair, '80s style, and add ridiculous red lipstick, then we're in business. And the reason for that exception? Amber Lynn. For you kids not cruising vintage porn on the Internet, Amber Lynn was an '80s porn star and the first one I really saw in my early teens. It doesn't matter if she's my type or not. It doesn't matter if feathered hair is absurd. It was a very potent image that burned its way into my neural pathways, and now feathered blond hair plus red lipstick equals sex. Dirty, wrong, first year of hormones coursing madly, sex.
There you are, old friend.
I don't need to praise her exploits or get into a prurient sex-off explaining why she's the best. I don't know if she is. I haven't conducted a full survey. I'd leave that inquiry to Cracked's Felix Clay who apparently lives in a state of constant chaffing. But I can tell you she's first. And whatever she did to my young, impressionable neural synapses cannot be undone.
Although its roots go back to instruments formed both in Africa and Japan, the modern American banjo first became popular in the 1800s. It has a rich tradition, and players like Eddie Peabody and Cynthia Sayer have delighted audiences all over the world with finger-pluckin' magic. Yet, when I see a banjo, I think about one thing: backwoods, hillbilly rape. And of course you know why. Deliverance:
If you've not seen the film -- well, then I guess the banjo wasn't ruined for you. But this dueling banjo scene is very famous. Also famous? Ned Beatty getting raped by hillbillies and being told to squeal like a pig while being violated. Now, do the two things happen at the same time? No. But y'know what? The scenes are so upsetting and visceral that you could separate them by eight hours of puppies dancing in a cotton candy factory and the two horrific images would still be linked in my mind forever.


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Fort Dorchester was eliminated from the state volleyball playoffs Thursday with a 3-1 loss to South Aiken.
The Patriots had a solid start as they jumped out to a sizeable lead in the first game but the Thoroughbreds rallied for a 26-24 win. Fort Dorchester got its hitting going in the second game to earn a 25-21 win. After that, South Aiken was too strong at the net and the Thoroughbreds earned a pair of 25-15 victories to clinch the match and advance to the third round.
"At times we played well," Fort Dorchester coach Tarshie Burrell said. "We just needed to stay ahead and failed to do so."
The night marked the end of one of the best seasons the Patriot volleyball team has ever seen. Fort Dorchester finished as the region runner-up to Bluffton, a team that was ranked among the Top 10 Class AAAA teams for part of the season and that also advanced to the third round.
The Patriots finish the year with a 25-6 record.
"As far as this team, I wouldn't trade anyone if I could," Burrell said. "They were a true team and worked hard all season. I love them all and it's hard to say goodbye to my six seniors. However, I am happy the program is moving in a positive direction."
For South Aiken, the night marked its second consecutive win over a higher-seeded team. The Thoroughbreds entered the playoffs as a No. 4 seed, but upset No. 1 seed Carolina Forest in the first round.
"We're very pleased," South Aiken coach Laurie Ulmer said. "Our passing was great in the first round and then it brought us down a little tonight before we got it back together. Overall the girls are coming together as a team, working well together and playing with a lot of heart. Our Libero gave us everything she had tonight and our setter also gave us everything we were looking for. On the outside, Bailey (Parker) brought it. Really a lot of girls stepped up tonight."
South Aiken faced Aiken, another No. 1 seed, in the third round Tuesday after press time.
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Chiefs' first round pick Jon Baldwin injuries wrist in locker room brawl with Thomas Jones
According to a report by sports talk show host Nick Wright of 610 Kansas City, Chiefs rookie first round pick Jonathan Baldwin is likely done for the preseason after injuring his wrist/thumb in a locker-room brawl with running back Thomas Jones.
Let me state again that Nick Wright BROKE THE STORY FIRST. I'm only repeating myself because Wright has spent most of today complaining about how others are giving credit to ESPN/Adam Schefter, so I figured I would make it clear that Wright BROKE THE STORY FIRST.
Moving on…Wright tweets:
What I'm hearing on Baldwin: "he's as advertised. Diva, spoiled, doesn't wanna listen. Can run a Go and a Slant, and doesn't wanna work."
Wright also writes that head coach Todd Haley has embarrassed Baldwin a few times, "but hasn't really gone off on him yet." There's some concern that the rookie could be out 6-8 weeks and is doubtful for Week 1 following his fight with Jones – this according to Wright, who cannot confirm the news but is only "passing it along." (Did I mention that he broke the story first?)
None of this is surprising if you paid attention to the pre-draft reports on Baldwin, who was often criticized for his lack of work ethic and his immaturity. Following his junior season at PITT, he bashed quarterback Tino Sunseri and the Panthers' coaching staff for his lack of growth as a player. (It's always good to blame others for your shortcomings as a person.) He was also charged with disorderly conduct and harassment in 2009 after he allegedly groped a female student on a campus bus. He was eventually cleared of those charges, however.
Baldwin certainly has all the athletic ability to succeed, but his character flaws have apparently followed him to Kansas City. Thomas Jones is regarded as a good locker room guy, so the fact that Baldwin fought with him won't endear him to his teammates. The kid hasn't even run one route in a meaningful game yet and already it appears as though he may be headed for bustville.
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Five-country cross-national study on civic service and volunteering in SADC
20 June 2007
VOSESA has conducted a cross-national study on civic service and volunteering in five southern African countries: Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The study focused on the form and extent of civic service programmes in these countries.
Its aim was to document and analyse civic service and volunteering, and to examine the implications for social development policy and practice in a regional context.The research took place during 2005 and 2006, and the study was funded by the Global Service Institute at the Center for Social Development (CSD) at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri, USA.
The findings of the study give substantial insight into the form and structure of civic service and volunteering, as well as who serves and volunteers in these countries. The final country reports and the cross-country report that synthesises the findings from the five country reports, can be downloaded (in PDF) below:


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An Angola man survived being hit by a truck early Friday morning as he was trying to push his pickup truck to the shoulder of the Thruway in West Seneca, state police said.
John E. Haak apparently had run out of gas in his Nissan Titan just before 3 a.m. on the westbound side of the Thruway. . Police said he got out of his vehicle and was trying to push it out of the right lane.
At the same time, the driver of a box truck, Ronald W. Bulger of Buffalo, was changing lanes and apparently did not see the man in the road.
The box truck hit Haak and his pickup. The man suffered injuries to his pelvis and legs and was taken to Erie County Medical Center. He was listed in serious but stable condition in the hospital's trauma intensive care unit.
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The Stetson University softball team begins its 2013 season this weekend by welcoming Michigan State and South Carolina to Patricia Wilson Field for the Stetson Lead-Off Classic.
The Hatters will open up against the Spartans on Friday at 4 p.m. before squaring off against the Gamecocks at 6:30 p.m. Stetson will play the same two teams again Saturday in reverse order, facing USC at 4 p.m. and MSU at 6:30 p.m.
"I think everyone is excited about playing Michigan State and South Carolina," junior Meredith Owen said. "To see some good competition right off the bat is always really fun. I think we have a good shot at doing well."
Fellow junior Chrissy Morello is also looking forward to taking the field with her teammates on Friday.
"I am so excited," Morello said. "We have been waiting for this moment since fall ball started and we did so well in the fall. We start off with some good competition, and I think we have a good chance at winning this weekend."
The make-up of the squad has undergone some changes since last year's team went 26-22 overall and finished third in the Atlantic Sun tournament. Seven newcomers have joined a strong veteran corps of nine returners, and so far the squad has been clicking in several different facets.
Which area might be the strongest out of the gate?
"Honestly, everything looks pretty strong," Owen said. "I think our hitting looks really good. It's the most excited I've been about our offense since I've been here. I think we keep hitting like we have been then we have a good shot."
Stetson's offense was certainly clicking in the fall as the Hatters scored 59 runs in four extended games.
"Our hitting is great, we have hitting everywhere," Morello said. "We have a bunch of power hitters, we have slappers, and we have a lot of speed. Defensively we have so much depth it seems like anyone can play anywhere. We also have the most pitching we've had since I've been here. I am real excited and everything looks great."
Michigan State went 11-42 last year and was held winless in the highly competitive Big Ten Conference. SEC member South Carolina went 23-32 overall, although was an impressive 20-7 in non-conference play.
Stetson is 1-3 all-time against Michigan State with the teams last meeting two years ago in DeLand. The Hatters and Gamecocks will be meeting for the first time since 1988. USC leads the all-time series 2-0.
All four Stetson games this weekend can be seen for free on HatterVision. Jamie Bataille and Jeff Sharon will split broadcasting duties throughout the season. For in game updates fans can follow the live stats feed from GoHatters.com, they can follow the Stetson Fastpitch twitter feed (@StetsonSoftball), and they can receive scores and news updates on their mobile device by subscribing to the free Hat-Alerts text messaging service.
Tournament Schedule:
4 p.m. Michigan State vs. Stetson
6:30 p.m. Stetson vs. South Carolina
1:30 p.m. Michigan State vs. South Carolina
4 p.m. South Carolina vs. Stetson
6:30 p.m. Stetson vs. Michigan State
12:00 p.m. South Carolina vs. Michigan State
Reserved tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. General Admission tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and students. All Stetson home events are free to Stetson students, faculty, and staff with a Stetson University ID. For more information or for season tickets please call (386) 738-HATS (4287).


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In an effort to be more well groomed in 2013, I thought I would begin the new year with an all out at home waxing session. I mean what better way to get rid of the old and welcome the new, soft, smooth and newly hairless, than by ripping it out by its roots?
In an ode to winter I had neglected my usual waxing for quite some time, after all, isn't a bit of extra hair natural insulation? OK, maybe that's a bit of stretch seeing as how I live in Florida, but I needed some type of an excuse when my boyfriend gave me the side eye after lovingly rubbing my legs. Read more


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Helmets--Bauer 4000 for playing, Itech 95 for coaching.
Cage--Itech titanium cage, not the model that's out now, I used to rep for them so I have a sample of a previous version they tried to introduce in '99. I hate cages, but I have taken 2 pucks to the eye, can't risk another.
Shoulders--a pair of Coopers that are 20+ years old (only been using them for about 6 years).
Elbows--CCM 652, 2 years old, great pad.
Gloves--Itech pro model from '99 for playing, DR for coaching (team-issued).
Pants--Hespeler Pro Classics or something like that... they're getting shredded so I bought a pair of CCM Blackhawks pant covers from Hawk Quarters last year.
Shins--DR, my old Itechs cracked
Skates--Bauer 8090 and Kor Shift 1. Kor doesn't have any NHLers wearing them, but they are by far the best skate available. Composite boot, fully heat-moldable, superior comfort and mobility.
Sticks--Black Beauty shafts and wood blades (I work for them).
Also, I'm not a believer in this "lighter is better" mentality. Lighter is lighter, not better. Top-end skates that sell for $500 shouldn't be thrown away after a year, and $200 for a stick is asinine.
Anyone looking for a great hockey equipment discussion forum, check out www.modsquadhockey.com. It was down for server maintenance earlier today but should be back online this weekend.
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Here you can find another way of wrapping workflow arguments:
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Easter Sunday to the last Sunday in September.
Sunday afternoons from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Except August Bank Holiday weekend, when we open Sunday morning 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Please call 01733 270908 for details.
Arrangements can be made to open the Museum at other times at a small charge.
Find us
Thorney village is 7 miles east of Peterborough off the A47, east from Peterborough towards Wisbech and Norwich.
By car to Thorney
Leave the A47 bypass at the B1040 junction, north of the village to Thorney. After the railway gates in a garden on the right, you will see a large brick gateway to the Bedford Hall on the left. The Museum is in the western (left hand) end of the Bedford Hall building. The tower of the hall can be seen from several miles away. Parking is free.
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Celebrity Central / Top 25 Celebs
Taylor Hicks
- 1991
Taylor Made
As a ninth grader at Hoover High School in Hoover, Ala., Hicks likes to perform and sometimes brings a harmonica to play during class. Ninth grade English teacher Susan Whitson – who will become press secretary to First Lady Laura Bush in 2004 – tells PEOPLE of Hicks' musical talent, "On a couple of occasions I was like, 'Okay Taylor, why don't you get in front and play?'"
- 1993
All About the Blues
In high school, Hicks splits his passions between sports and music, often combining both in the same night. "When I was about 16, I would play high school basketball and then I would put on this big white hat and go into particular restaurants and play harmonica with bands," Hicks tells PEOPLE. In 1995, he enters Auburn University to study business and journalism, but drops out to focus on his music.
- 1997
First Tick
Hicks releases his own album, In Your Time. It will become a collector's item once Hicks makes American Idol, fetching more than $100 on eBay. In 2006, he'll file a lawsuit against Nashville producer William Smith after he tries to sell copies of Hicks' early songs. Hicks drops the suit after Smith gives him possession of the master recordings.
- 2005
Tragedy to Triumph
Visiting New Orleans for a friend's wedding, Hicks is forced to evacuate the city as Hurricane Katrina approaches. "I called an airline company [Southwest], and they said we'll give you a ticket – one way – for anywhere in the country," he tells PEOPLE in June 2006. "So I went to Las Vegas. American Idol tryouts were there, and I auditioned and here I am." Over judge Simon Cowell's objections, Hicks is invited to Hollywood to continue with the competition.
- 2006
Sweet Home Alabama
With less than two weeks to go before the new American Idol is chosen, Hicks – one of the three remaining finalists – returns to Birmingham, where he performs for 12,000 fans at Alabama's largest mall and is feted with a parade through downtown. He even finds time to travel to the state capital, Montgomery, for a meeting with the newest member of Soul Patrol, Alabama governor Bob Riley.
Sound of Victory
With 63.4 million people casting their vote, Hicks is wins American Idol over Katharine McPhee. Asked if he has anything to say to America, Hicks, who will finalize his record deal a week later, yells out "Soul Patrol!" before singing his first single, "Do I Make You Proud?"
Chart Topper
Thanks to the giant push of Hicks' Idol win, "Do I Make You Proud?" debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart. He'll sign a book deal with Random House's Crown imprint two months later for his memoir, Heart Full of Soul. The book, for which he receives an estimated $750,000 advance, is scheduled for release in spring 2007 and details Hicks' struggles on the way to success.
Bachelor Party
As the cover guy of PEOPLE's annual "Hottest Bachelors" issue, Hicks tells the magazine about his dating do's and don'ts. "She's gotta be cool," he says. "She's gotta be easy to get along with. And deep. Shallow does not turn me on at all." The following month, during the "American Idols Live" tour, Hicks and the other 11 finalists meet President George W. Bush at the Oval Office, making them the first participants from the show to do so.
Soul Man
Hicks releases his self-titled major label debut. "It's my take on modern soul music," he tells PEOPLE. "My musical sensibility goes way beyond the two minutes of Idol." The album eventually sells a respectable 702,000 copies, but doesn't reach the standard platinum mark of most Idol alum. In January 2008, he loses his record deal with J Records.
- 2008
Taylor Does Broadway
Hicks, 31, takes steps toward a comeback – on Broadway! The Idol will join the cast of Grease on June 6, playing Teen Angel. "It's a big number, and, you know, I've made some pretty grand entrances before," Hicks tells the AP. "And this one is probably the grandest entrance I've had in my career." Having lost his record deal, Hicks is recording his latest album on his own terms: "The options are unlimited and there has been some great interest now that I'm a free agent, so to speak." In June, he signs with Vanguard Records, which will distribute his new album in August.
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An annual list of the best seed varieties takes the guess work out of what's the best pick for your garden, according to a local greenhouse manager.
The nonprofit organization All-America Selections, which conducts confidential and impartial trials of previously unsold seed varieties throughout the United States and Canada, has selected eight winners for its 2013 season.
"Those are selected because they're proven to do much better for the customer, and they go through a trial... and usually if it has that award, it's tried and true," said Lucille Martin of Martin's Piney Creek Greenhouse, Martinsburg. "And they're usually more floriferous, and they just do overall better than the average variety."
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One of the All-American Selections winners for 2013 is the Canna "Southwest Pacific Scarlet."
The flower winners are: Canna "South Pacific Scarlet," Echinacea "Cheyenne Spirit," Geranium "Pinto Premium White to Rose," Zinnia "Profusion Double Deep Salmon" and Zinnia "Profusion Double Hot Cherry." The vegetable winners are: Melon "Melemon," Tomato "Jasper" and Watermelon "Harvest Moon."
The "South Pacific Scarlet" is an annual with a scarlet bloom that comes out in the summer, the All-America Selections website said. The "Cheyenne Spirit" is a perennial with blooms that come in red, pink, yellow, orange, purple and white. It blooms summer and fall. The "Pinto Premium White to Rose" is an annual with rose and white blooms. It blooms summer to frost. The "Profusion Double Deep Salmon" is an annual with salmon blooms that come out in late spring, summer and fall.
The "Profusion Double Hot Cherry" is an annual with blooms of rose color that also come out in late spring, summer and fall.
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Some suggestions
Tussey Mountain Mulch Landscape Center offers up suggestions to get your flowerbeds off to a good start in the spring.
1. Mulch. It reduces weeds and keeps moisture in the soil. Mulch also breaks down to provide nutrients to plants.
2. Prevent weeds. Spread Preen, a weed preventer, through flowerbeds before mulching.
3. Uncover roses. After tucking away roses with mulch in the fall, help them wake up by removing the mulch and spread it around the bush's base so it can fertilize the plant. Prune off any dead canes, making the cut just above a bud or branch to eliminate an excess of dead branch.
4. Trim dead foliage. Cutting away the dead foliage allows fresh greenery to be the star of the show.
5. Fertilize. Spring is an ideal time to fertilize trees and shrubs. Holly and azaleas prefer an acidic soil. Tree-tone is a medium rate fertilizer that most trees and shrubs appreciate. Spring is also a good time for applying Bonide Tree and Shrub Drench, which protects against insects for a year.
6. Prune. Cut broken branches just above a branch or bud.
7. Plant. For spring, stick with pansies because they will bear the frost. After chances of frost are gone, plant annuals and perennials or trees and shrubs.
-Tussey Mountain Mulch Landscape Center
The "Melemon" produces a "unique sweet-tart taste," the "Jasper" has a "sweet rich taste," and the "Harvest Moon," is "sweet and crisp," the website said.
The trial and selection process is lengthy, "taking about a year, if not longer for some classes," said Diane Blazek, All-America Selections executive director, in an email.
"As for why we do this every year, it's that the process was started over 80 years ago as a way to have an independent organization conduct plant trials in multiple climates to truly test how well each variety performs in various parts of the country," she said. "Our trialing process and resulting stamp of approval gives consumers much needed information on what will work in their garden, a process that not all varieties go through before becoming available at retail."
Martin said doing the annual selection is important, "simply because people are looking for tried and true variety. There's so much new stuff out there... it's new, but it's not proven."
People look for the label, she said.
"It takes a lot of the guessing out of buying," she said.
On the Web: www.all-americaselections.org
Mirror Staff Writer Amanda Gabeletto is at 949-7030.


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The Relationship between Public Antitrust Enforcement and Private Actions for Damages
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King's College London; European Commission
November 6, 2008
World Competition, Vol. 32, No. 1, March 2009
This paper concerns the relationship between public antitrust enforcement and private actions for damages, focusing in particular on the enforcement of Articles 81 and 82 EC. In the first half of the paper, I examine the respective roles of public antitrust enforcement and private actions for damages. I argue that public enforcement should aim at clarifying and developing the antitrust prohibitions and deterring and punishing violations, whereas private actions for damages should aim at compensation. This corresponds to the approach adopted by the European Commission in its 2008 White Paper on damages actions for breach of the EC antitrust rules, and differs from the US approach which views damages actions as an instrument of deterrence. In the second half of the paper, I analyse a number of specific issues concerning the interaction between public antitrust enforcement and private actions for damages: the binding effect of the finding of a violation in public enforcement proceedings on follow-on actions for damages; access to the public enforcement file; encouragement of voluntary compensation through fine rebates, as a condition for leniency, or as part of settlements; punitive damages; private demand for public enforcement; the impact of private actions for damages on substantive law; and their impact on leniency.
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Keywords: antitrust, public enforcement, private enforcement, damages, deterrence, compenastion, punitive damages, leniency
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Date posted: November 7, 2008 ; Last revised: November 27, 2013
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Accounting and the Tour
By legalthing on Jul 22, 2008
I love it when July rolls around. It means the Tour de France is underway. Despite the issues with this event in the past few years, I can't think of a more compelling display of physical endurance, strategy and teamwork. Much to my family's annoyance, for most of the month I am glued to the TV. But, today I thought I'd pull myself away from the race for the Maillot Jaune to write about a subject that many find equally exciting - Financial Accounting Standards No. 5.
Ok. Perhaps, it's only accountants who find FAS 5 to be exciting. However, all in-house counsel should be aware of the potential impact of the changes to FAS 5 proposed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. In general, these changes would lower the threshold for disclosure of certain litigation loss contingencies, as well as require companies to disclose substantially more information about the underlying litigation.
Under the proposed changes, companies would need to provide disclosures for loss contingencies that are more than "remote". This is a change from the current higher threshold of "probable loss". Where disclosure is required, the proposed amendments are significantly broader requiring companies to provide "a description of the contingency, how it arose, its legal or contractual basis, its current status, and the anticipated timing of its resolution; a description of the factors that are likely to affect the ultimate outcome of the contingency along with their potential effect on the outcome; the entity's qualitative assessment of the most likely outcome of the contingency; and significant assumptions made by the entity in estimating the amounts disclosed...".
While increased transparency clearly benefits shareholders, the changes proposed by FASB create some significant issues. Among them are the potential that the disclosures may:
- enable opposing counsel to determine important elements of a company's litigation strategy,
- possibly be admissible as evidence as an admission against interest,
- create the potential for waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product immunity, and
- lead to securities litigation if a disclosure later proves to be inaccurate and an investor relied on it.
Underlying this last point is the real difficulty with the proposed changes - that litigation (like The Tour de France) is inherently unpredictable. Despite having almost unlimited information about the riders, their training regimens, racing strategies, and the strength and weaknesses of their respective teams, you might think you would be able to guess who will be wearing the yellow jersey on the final ride into Paris. However, races are frequently determined by events that are uncontrollable and unforeseen - things like inclement weather, road conditions, mechanical problems, accidents and even dogs. Litigation is much the same. Often the outcome of a case depends on your choice of counsel, discovery resources, venue, identifying expert witnesses, success of key motions and the members of your jury. This uncertainty is the reason that most cases in the US are settled.
You can read the proposed amendments here . Comments to FASB are due by August 8th.
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I was more than just a little excited to see that one of my favorite gardeners is coming to town.
Well, close to town anyway. Felder Rushing will be lecturing at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at Fellows Riverside Gardens. If you don't know who Felder Rushing is, imagine a combination of Jeff Foxworthy and Roger Swain of "The Victory Garden" sprinkled with a bit of brilliant eccentricity and multiply it times 10.
Can you tell I'm a fan?
Rushing's visit is sponsored by the Men's Garden Club of Youngstown along with Mill Creek Metroparks. According to their press-release, he will ''bring down to earth gardening peppered with off-beat humor to his lecture, entitled ''Grow Anything in Anything.''
After his lecture, Rushing will be signing copies of his latest book, ''Slow Gardening.''
I haven't been in the loop much lately and didn't know his new book was about the exact thing I have been writing about recently making gardening a little easier, especially for those of us moving up in age who just don't want to work that hard anymore.
"Slow Gardening" is a term Rushing adapted from the Slow Food movement that began in the 1980s. The idea behind the Slow Food movement is basically the opposite of fast food, which is to take the time to enjoy our food, particularly food that is local, seasonally grown and at best, organic. Slow gardening carries the same basic philosophy, take the time to enjoy your garden, grow your own and let the sun and soil do most of the work.
The first time I saw Rushing lecture was at a garden conference. I had never heard of him, but by the time the lights dimmed and he began to describe his slideshow on the big screen at the front of the room, all you could hear besides his voice was near constant laughter. Before I went back to my hotel room, I was one of many who stood in a long line to get him to sign a copy of his book I had just purchased. By the time our tour bus brought us back to our cars, I had finished the book, giggling most of the way through it.
According to Rushing's philosophy, when it comes to horticulture, we don't need ''stinkin' rules.'' On his website, FelderRushing.net, he describes himself as a 10th generation American gardener with too much book-learning and travel experience to suit his style.
If you love gardening and enjoy a good chuckle now and again, don't miss this lecture. The cost for the lecture is $10. Register by calling John Kolar at 330-545-2266.
Since I am offering shameless plugs for one of my favorite garden writers, I might as well segue into one of my favorite plants, which also happens to be the 2013 Perennial Plant of the Year.
That's right, it's barely the end of summer and here I am giving you information that the Perennial Plant Association doesn't usually release until January. So here it is, without drumroll and without fanfare. The 2013 Perennial Plant of the year is Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum,' commonly known as variegated fragrant Solomon's-seal.
Solomon's-seal is a perennial herb and a member of the lily family, Liliaceae. The wildflower has been around for centuries and was used medicinally for skin ailments. It can be found all over north America, include our own woodland areas.
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Kenneth L. "Red" Davis, 80, Roaring Spring, formerly of Duncansville and Everett, died Wednesday at home after a brief illness.
He was born in Brookes Mills, son of the late Harry and Alverta (Oaks) Davis. He married Patricia Leberfinger on March 19, 1954, in Winchester, Va.
Surviving are his wife; three children: Kenneth L. II (Charlene) of Duncansville, Kim Mowery of York and Kirk (Barbara) of Fairfield; six grandchildren: John and Kris Mowery and April, Ryan, Sara and Tressa Davis; two great-grandchildren: Nittany Jo Davis and Abigail Mowery; and five sisters: Ruth Turner, Cleora Winegardner, Peggy Trexler and Esther Potter, all of Duncansville, and Janet Holmes of Naples, Fla.
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He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Mowery; and six siblings: Jack, Robert, Curt and Vernon Davis, Almeda Diehl and Evelyn Treese.
Ken retired from Lafferty Trucking and Hoss's Steak and Seahouse. He was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the Central Pennsylvania National Guard Veterans Association, where he was a master sergeant.
He was a member of Juniata Lodge 282, F&AM; Jaffa Shrine; Calliope Clowns; Mid-Atlantic Shrine Clown Association; Chief Logan Forest 131, Tall Cedars of Lebanon; Hillbillies; Altoona Consistory; Wambic Tribe 507, Improved Order of Red Men; American Legion Post 8; and Loop Sportsmen's Association.
Ken was an associate member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 57, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 110, Cove Area Shrine Club and Bavarian Aid Society and a lifetime member of the Mill Run Volunteer Fire Company and Duncansville Volunteer Fire Company, where he was a former chief. He was also a past member of the Duncansville Borough Council.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, making barbecued chicken for different organizations and clowning.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing or service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Arrangements are by Liebegott-Brown Funeral Home Inc., 1218 Fourth Ave., Duncansville.


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There's sort of a complex in being good. All the wins are wonderful, the success is beautiful, but the added stress and anxiety is a foreign feeling. The past two seasons, it was all about steps forward. This season? Forget that. It's about winning. The team is too good, the players have evolved and the path has been cleared out for the Thunder to make a strong run at an NBA Championship.
But along with that comes the stress and anxiety. An interesting thing happens when your team moves to a record like 29-8. Each loss becomes a pretty painful experience. Each time the Thunder lose, everyone's forced to start running an autopsy on that game to find where the Thunder's fatal flaws are. What went wrong? Could it happen again? Is this the sign of something worse? Are the Thunder doomed? Have they been exposed as frauds?
In reality, it's just a loss and you'll forget about it as soon as they win their next game. That said, I fully expect the Thunder to win out and if they don't, I'll be horribly disappointed.
Now to the rankings:
1. Kevin Durant (Last week: 1)
You know how you know KD has become a cold-blooded closer? Because when he misses in crunch-time now, it's kind of a weird thing. The two 3s he put up late against the Hawks, I thought were guaranteed to go down. You can't make 'em all, I guess. But KD's top moment of the last week had to be the killer 3 he hit in Philly with the whole place booing him. That's like, legendary type stuff. If KD goes on to have an all-time career, that 3 will be something we talk about. My favorite part about it was that KD didn't gesture to the crowd or put his finger to his lips or anything. Just backpeddled down the floor. Because he didn't have to say anything. He knew what he'd done. He knew.
2. Russell Westbrook (Last week: 2)
Westbrook put up two double-doubles last week, but both different. Against the 76ers, the Thunder's point guard pulled in 13 rebounds to go with 22 points. The last rebound being the classic Westbrook type crunch-time board. That's something about Russ. He's a clutch player, and not just in the sense of making shots. He's just a big play player. Late in games he comes up with important plays all the time, such as a crazy offensive board, a key jumper or a great pass. There's a reason OKC's so tough to beat, especially in the final five minutes of a close game.
3. James Harden (Last week: 3)
Since Harden sprained his wrist and has been playing with it wrapped, he's just 2-12 from 3. That's after shooting better than 36 percent from deep on the season before that. The wrist is clearly bothering his shooting, which has brought his scoring down a little as well.
4. Kendrick Perkins (Last week: 5)
It was truly amazing to me how many tweets and emails I got following the Atlanta game asking if Cole Aldrich should take Perk's spot. Maybe I could understand it if that game had happened in late January when Perk wasn't rebounding well and his numbers looked bad. But after his awesome defensive efforts against Andrew Bynum and Dwight Howard, plus the fact he's pulled in nine or more rebounds five of the last six games (the one exception being against the Hawks where he fouled out after just 16 minutes). I'm excited about Aldrich too, but come on.
5. Royal Ivey (Last week: 7)
Ivey continues to climb because the guy is showing off an incredible amount of value in an extremely limited role. The two 3s against Orlando, including the zone-busting second one, might've been as big as any shot KD hit. His defense is better than solid and he's really making the Thunder miss Thabo less. It's becoming a reasonable question as to if Ivey might should have that starting 2-guard spot instead of Daequan Cook.
6. Serge Ibaka (Last week: 4)
Just six blocks for Serge last week. What's the deal with that? It was obvious he wasn't going to factor into the Orlando game much, and he didn't. But he was good protecting the rim and on the glass against both Philly and Atlanta. I still would like to see more of Ibaka within the offense. Adding that extra pressure release in his pick-and-pop jumper isn't a bad thing at all. And I think he has more of a post-up game hidden in him than we've seen.
7. Nick Collison (Last week: N/A)
Everything just feels better when Collison is playing, doesn't it? He returned from injury and performed reasonably well, but against Atlanta, it seemed he fell asleep a couple times in defending mid-range jumpers for Ivan Johnson and Josh Smith. Collison doesn't typically lapse so maybe it was part of the scouting report, but he was definitely late to contest a couple that went in.
8. Cole Aldrich (Last week: 10)
It's time. Make him the backup center. He just brings too much energy and effort not to make it happen. He's still wild and he's not a great one-on-one post defender yet, but he's got great hands, runs the floor well and is always active. The Thunder's second unit could use a spark and Aldrich would certainly provide one.
9. Daequan Cook (Last week: 6)
After going a little trigger crazy two weeks ago, Cook only attempted three 3-pointers last week. And his minutes were slashed as he played just 22, 20 and 14 minutes. I don't think he's falling out of favor with Scott Brooks, but obviously there's a desire to get Ivey a little more time while also trying to mix and match the small lineups.
10. Nazr Mohammed (Last week: 9)
Only 25 total minutes for Mohammed last week. And I'm not sure I remember even one of them.
11. Reggie Jackson (Last week: 8)
He's a rookie. He's a rookie. He's a rookie. He's a rookie. He's a rookie. I'm just going to write that on the chalkboard 500 times to make sure I remember while growing increasingly frustrated. He's a rookie. He's a rookie. He's a rookie…
12. Ryan Reid (Last week: N/A)
With Reid, I kind of get the feeling if there was a way for him to crack a team's rotation, he'd be really productive. Reminds me a touch of D.J. White.
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quote: all drones look like US drones, because they all fly through the same air and thus are subject to the same laws of aerodynamics. thus a boeing looks like an airbus, which looks like a mcdonnell douglas, which looks like a tupolev, which looks like a caravelle, which looks like a... you get my point.
quote: Most innovators around the world are in the US for various reasons.
quote: And the US "copied" several parts of the Mig25 [sic] design for the F15!
quote: The US stole Nazi tech/research/scientists last century and propelled itself to the forefront of weapons research, is it really a surprise that EVERY other country does this as well. All research/tech is built on the shoulders of those that came before. The fact that the Chinese have caught up (maybe even advanced) so fast is frightening.


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Three Tiers of Furniture Quality
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I believe the furniture world is split up into essentially three tiers:
- IKEA and disposable furniture
- Roomstore, Value City, moderately priced furniture
- MasterCraft Interiors (if they weren't bankrupt), high end furniture that can be passed from generation to generation
Up until now, I've lived solely in the realm of the IKEA, Target, Wal-Mart world where the furniture was cheaply priced and, for all intents and purposes, the quality of the product was good enough for my uses. A bookcase is a bookcase and whether it's $80 or $800, it holds books right? And if you move every year, or even every few years, you don't want the high end or even the moderately priced furniture because you're going to ding it, scratch it, bang it into walls, put unreasonable and undesigned stresses on it, and it's going to shorten the lifespan of the product.
Well, now that I don't foresee us doing any moving, I believe it's time to move up the spectrum from IKEA to at least a Roomstore, Value City quality of product. Now, before you all jump on me about putting IKEA at the low end, I do so because I think anything there with moving parts has a lifespan of approximately three years (that's if you don't move). Furniture without moving parts are slightly more durable, bookcase shelves usually don't bow for a long time and anything made of metal lasts "forever." Honestly, IKEA knows what its doing, it positions itself as a cheap supplier of furniture and for many types of products it is still #1 on my list.
Will you ever see me buying something on the high end level? Maybe, who knows, being the son of immigrants, our family doesn't have a long history in the country and thus there isn't any furniture to pass down and so its not something that has ever entered into my mind. Should I buy it because it lasts? Perhaps, but spending a ridiculous sum of money on a dining room table that can get scuffed and scratched like an IKEA special isn't something that appeals to me…
We spent the weekend walking around Roomstore looking for a little bench, seeing the beds and the couches on sale, and so I thought I'd put digital pen to paper and see what you all thought. I think I'm officially old now. Anyone have any thoughts on furniture?{ 35 comments, please add your thoughts now! }


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Transfer Your Website
...with our free help and no hassle!
Your Hotel Website can be online in 3 easy steps!
Choose the design of your website
Choose a unique domain name that will be the address of your books shop online. Here are some tips for you on choosing the right domain name for your Hotel store.
Install your favorite Hotel store app via Softaculous 1-Click-Installer
All popular apps such as Joomla, WordPress, Magento, PrestaShop that can be used to create a Hotel store can be easily installed through Softaculous Autoinstaller, that you will find in your cPanel.
Choose the design of your website
Our designers have prepared a large number of FREE ready-to-go designs from which you may choose. We also offer FREE installation of your preferred design on your account. Thus, you can have a great looking website and SAVE more than $500 designer fees and get started now! You can choose your web design template here.