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Addiction Dehydrated Food for Cats combines the goodness of a high quality dry diet with the convenience of a kibble in a chunky texture. Addiction's Wild Brushtail and Berries Entrée is no doubt the most exquisite recipe for every outstanding cat. Combining the exceptional nutritional benefits of premium New Zealand Brushtail, known to promote optimal skin and coat health, we have added a boost to this recipe with an antioxidant-rich blend of three beneficial berries to help your cat achieve its deserved wellness and beauty. Balanced with essential vitamins and minerals, Addiction brings to you an exceptionally nutritious and delicious formula for your cat.
Inspired by New Zealand's magical Summers, this nutritious and detectable recipe combines Omega 3 rich Wild Brushtail with nutrient rich Sunflower Seeds, Papayas, Spinach and Potatoes. For decades, New Zealanders have been feeding their pets Wild Brushtail for its nutritional value, hypoallergic properties and great taste. Combined with Sunflower Seeds, power packed with Fiber, Vitamin E, Magnesium and Selenium, Addiction brings to you an exquisitely nutritious and delicious formula for your cat.
Brushtail (Trichosurus vulpecula)
Brushtail is a marsupial found in large numbers in New Zealand. Unlike farmed animals, Brushtail is free from antibiotics and artificial hormones. For decades, New Zealanders have been feeding their pets Brushtail for its health-giving benefits and exceptional nutritional value. The Brushtail eats only the best berries and foliage and destroys native flora and fauna. Hence, by feeding this food, you are not only helping to conserve New Zealand's plant and animal life but are also providing your cat with a nutritionally superior meal that promotes optimal wellness and vitality.
Grain-Free Recipe Ideal For Sensitive CatsAddiction's Wild Brushtail and Berries Entrée is free from grains. It is also a natural and holistic alternative for cats sensitive to beef, chicken or lamb or grain.
The Best Ingredients Gently Air-Dried For Maximum Nutrition
Addiction ensures that your cat is given food that is closest to what is found in nature by using only the freshest and most ideal ingredients for a healthy cat. Premium ingredients include Carrots, Papayas, Spinach and Sunflower Seeds – all of which contribute to your cat's vitality.
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Addiction believes in creating responsible foods that are both great for your pets as well as the environment and is the only pet food company to participate actively in the eco-sustainability movement. Our pet food sources are from New Zealand, Australia, USA and Canada and are carefully chosen to ensure that our products adhere to our eco-friendly philosophy. Visit www.addictionfoods.com/earth for more information.
Available in 2 lbs - Makes up to 6 lbs of Fresh Food
Addiction's Wild Brushtail & Berries Entrée is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages.
Country of Origin: Australia
Manufacturer: Addiction
Ingredients - Brushtail, Potatoes, Carrots, Papayas, Sunflower Seeds, Tapioca, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Spinach, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, Niacin, Copper Sulphate, Ferrous Sulphate, Potassium Iodate, Manganese Sulphate, Sodium Selenite, Zinc Sulphate, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Tocopherols, Canola Oil, Lecithin, and Rosemary Extract
Caloric Content - 3500 kcal/kg
Nutritional AnalysisCrude Protein (min) 28%Crude Fat (min) 9%Crude Fiber (max) 7%Moisture (max) 12%
The reviews below are presented for informational purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of any product. The information is not intended to be a substitute for visits to your local veterinarian. Instead, these testimonials offer the reader information and opinions written by pet owners and/or veterinarians concerning animal health and products that they have used.
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Comments about Addiction Grain-Free Dehydrated Cat Food:
This food is easy to mix and serve and cats seem to like the flavor, but I think they don't like the texture. They won't eat this too well if served alone, even when mixed with water. They will eat it if it is just mixed in with some other soft food. One of my cats gets a sticky stool when she eats this.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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I fed my cats a raw diet for a long time, but it's a pain to keep it up, get all the nutrients right, and figure out what to give them when the power goes out. So I decided to try various dehydrated foods that could be rehydrated for them. After trying about 5 or 6 different ones, this is the only one they both love and can easily digest. I still mix in some ground raw, which they love, although this gives me more flexibility to leave the raw out if I run out unexpectedly, the power goes out, etc. The only problem is that it's expensive... but since raw and raw dehydrated have made a real difference in my cats' asthma symptoms, well, that's what I get.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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My cat loves it! Dogs are jealous.
By Nicole
from Chicago
My cat absolutely LOVES this food. We switched him to it because of allergies. Poor kitty was so itchy, he had bald patches from scratching all over his body. It took him a few weeks to get acclimated to the new food, but once he was fully transitioned from his old food we started to see great improvement. He's been eating this food for just 5 weeks, and is already beginning to grow back fur where it was missing. He's not itching, biting or scratching at his skin like he used to. I didn't give it 5 stars because it is fairly pricey (but my kitty is worth it), [...]
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This is a hard product to feed to cats. I would have liked a smaller box to try. This was an expensive experiment!
Cats are turning up their noses at it.
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I can't get my cats to eat this no matter how hard I try. So now it is sitting in the cupboard collecting dust.
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LEWISTOWN - Several Pennsylvania State Police troopers from the Lewistown and Selinsgrove barracks, along with agents from the FBI field office in State College are working around the clock to capture the man behind string of recent bank robberies.
Those law enforcement officials directly involved in the investigation said they are convinced the same person is behind at least three bank robberies in the past month, and one attempted robbery.
A white Ford Escort that was stolen in the early morning hours of Oct. 27 in Lewistown and was believed to have been the getaway car in two of the robberies was recently recovered in the area of the Arch Rock Road near the U.S. 322 interchange in Juniata County, police said.
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This video still is taken from Sheetz surveillance footage which shows the suspect on the day he allegedly stole a gold Plymouth Neon from the parking lot.
Police say they are looking for a pickup truck similar to the one pictured here.
Trooper Michael Elder said the car has been processed for DNA evidence and fingerprints and everything has been sent to a crime lab.
"I find it odd he held on to the car for an entire week knowing it had to have been reported stolen," Elder said.
Elder said the suspect was seen at around 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 5, getting into a maroon Ford extended cab pickup truck, which was described by witness as being very clean with chrome wheels.
"This guy isn't working alone," Elder said.
Earlier that morning the thin white male suspect attempted to enter a bank in McClure but the tellers inside locked the door as they saw the man approach, police said.
Shortly thereafter, a man SUSPECTpolice said they believe is the same suspect entered the Swineford National Bank around 9:15 a.m. and demanded money.
Elder said the robber made no threats and displayed no weapon, a scenario that played out during all the recent robberies credited to this particular suspect. He was wearing a camouflage zip up jacket, different from one used during the first robbery on Oct. 22 in Thompsontown, police said.
The Thompsontown robbery at First National Bank occurred at around 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 22, police said. The suspect was described as the same thin white male described in the other robberies and he was wearing a camo zip up jacket and white mask that covered the bottom portion of his face. He was wearing gloves, sneakers and blue jeans, police said.
Elder said the suspect left the bank and headed east.
The second robbery occurred at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 27 at the Juniata Valley Bank along Market Street in Port Royal and the same above suspect was described, police said. This time the robber wore a Pittsburgh Steelers sweatshirt, green pull-over cap, black gloves and his face was covered with women's stretch pants, police said.
In both the Thompsontown and Port Royal robberies, the suspect ordered the women to the back of the bank and they complied, police said.
Elder said one teller in Thompsontown described the robber as very demanding and the teller also got the impression this was not the first time he robbed a bank.
Trooper Richard Leight said a gold Plymouth Neon stolen from Sheetz in Lewistown may have been taken by the same person who committed the robberies. The car was recently recovered in Massachusetts, police said.
A bulletin went out from the Lewistown Police Department shortly after the Neon was taken because officers were concerned it may be used in another robbery, police said.
Elder said the robberies seem to be taking place approximately every week and the suspect is someone obviously familiar with the area.
Trooper Blaine Henderson said police have been running down leads and looking at potential suspects.
"The suspect list is long and distinguished," Elder said.
The amount of money taken from the robberies has not been disclosed at this time.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect(s) involved in these robberies. They can be reached at (800) 4PA-TIPS.
Anyone with information about any of the robberies is asked to call a Lewistown at 320-1010.


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It might seem to some like the city's town hall meeting Tuesday to discuss UPMC's recent takeover of Altoona Regional Health System is like closing the barn door after the horse got away.
After all, the impetus for the meeting was a visit to City Council back on May 22 by SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania registered nurses and others to air concerns when there was more than a month left to hold a meeting before the merger's July 1 effective date.
But that's not how to look at it, according to city Mayor Bill Schirf.
Yes, the city could have held the meeting before takeover.
But that wasn't going to prevent the takeover, and if the city waited a little, there would be questions hospital officials could answer that they couldn't with the merger still in abeyance, Schirf said.
City Councilman Dave Butterbaugh, who helped organize the town hall, cited an additional reason - the unavailability of local state lawmakers to attend before the end of June because of budget negotiations in Harrisburg.
"I purposely wanted to wait until they could take part," said Butterbaugh, adding that he never opposed the merger and mainly wants to open "the lines of communication" between the hospital and the community.
He wanted lawmakers to attend so they can explain what went on in Harrisburg in connection with the merger, he said.
According to hospital spokesman Dave Cuzzolina, the hospital didn't ask the city to postpone the meeting until after the merger.
Before the merger, hospital President Jerry Murray discussed "what would be gained" by such a meeting, given that "the merger was all but a foregone conclusion at that time," Cuzzolina said.
But it was Butterbaugh who called it off, he said.
The hospital wasn't involved in rescheduling, he said.
The biggest issue for the city is to be sure it can honor its contracts with employees who have Highmark insurance, said Councilman Mark Geis.
That ties in with the biggest issue for most observers and critics, which is access to UPMC Altoona for Highmark health plan subscribers, Cuzzolina said.
SEIU was "right on target" in bringing that issue to council, Schirf said.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane provided reassurances the day after the merger by saying she will insist that the parties negotiate a deal to ensure such access to UPMC Altoona.
But she didn't speak on one key issue - access to tertiary care at UPMC facilities in Pittsburgh for local patients who need it.
Statements on Friday from both sides, however, might provide reassurance on that point too.
Cuzzolina said in an email:
"If Highmark subscribers are receiving care at UPMC Altoona and need to be transferred to a UPMC tertiary care facility in Pittsburgh for necessary higher level of care, will UPMC still provide the care and accept the Highmark reimbursement? Yes." But there's a caveat.
"The issue will be how Highmark chooses to reimburse subscribers who prefer to go to UPMC or who need to go to UPMC for necessary tertiary care, and to what extent Highmark will try to steer patients away from the preferred UPMC hospitals and doctors and into their own system," Cuzzolina stated.
Highmark's Michael Weinstein had this to say Friday about that:
"Highmark believes a sustainable relationship between Highmark Health Services and UPMC is in the best interests of Blair County residents, assuring that Highmark members will have affordable access to Altoona Regional for years to come and in-network benefits at quality health systems UPMC and Allegheny Health Network [and leading health care providers nationally] if they choose or need to obtain services at advanced care facilities outside of Blair County."
Highmark is ready to negotiate a multiyear agreement to ensure everyone has access to all UPMC facilities and physicians at reasonable cost, Weinstein added.
Thus, it seems that - coupled with the pressure the AG plans to apply - both parties are making statements that more or less commit them to get a deal done that includes tertiary access to Pittsburgh.
Local access became an issue earlier this year when UPMC said it didn't plan to negotiate an overall deal with Highmark after 2014, because Highmark was forming its own healthcare network to rival UPMC's.
UPMC suspects that its celebrated facilities would be just a lure, with Highmark steering patients to its own Allegheny Health Network.
A couple of months ago, UPMC promised to try to negotiate a special contract with Highmark to cover UPMC Altoona because Altoona is a sole community hospital but warned at the time that such a deal would depend on Highmark's being reasonable.
While the lack of a credible alternative hospital here is the basis for the Highmark subscribers' worries, a move by Highmark to buy or build facilities to rival UPMC Altoona would change that calculus.
Might Highmark bring its Allegheny Health Network here?
"It is premature to say specifically if Allegheny Health Network will have a presence in the Altoona region," Weinstein said recently. "[But it] continues to talk with providers across western Pennsylvania to determine if there is a shared mutual interest in working together to improve the delivery of care and to meet specific marketplace needs."
UPMC Altoona will have a presence at the town hall meeting but isn't sure what role it will play, Cuzzolina said.
UPMC Altoona President Jerry Murray would have been the ideal spokesperson, but can't attend, he said.
Still, the hospital will "make sure anyone with questions Tuesday night has a way to ask them and have them answered, if not Tuesday night, then within a few days," Cuzzolina said.
Meanwhile, anyone with questions about the merger can email the hospital at email@example.com or call 889-2271.
Hospital officials "should have nothing to hide," Schirf said.
Mirror Staff Writer William Kibler is at 949-7038.


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Extraterrestrial life has never been this cuddly!
Leighton Meester's dog Trudy channeled her inner E.T. in a photo the actress shared on Instagram on Tuesday.
"Alien dog gets a bath. No reaction," Meester wrote with the pic of the longhaired dachshund sopping wet in a sink and seemingly unamused by the impromptu scrub.
If Trudy was lucky, that bath also included a special lullaby: Meester, 27, told PEOPLE in 2011 she has a special song she sings for her pooch.
"The only lyrics to it is, 'Trudy, she's a dog,'" the actress said. "It's very melodic and she loves it. She knows it's her song."
PHOTO: Is There Anything Cuter Than Leighton Meester's Dog Taking a Bath?
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The Stetson tennis teams are set to begin conference competition this weekend with a pair of doubleheaders on Thursday and Saturday. The teams will open with Atlantic Sun Conference newcomer Northern Kentucky on Thursday and will then host Lipscomb on Saturday.
For the women, Stetson enters with a 5-4 record, winning its last two matches against Cal State Northridge and Cleveland State. Northern Kentucky is 0-6, and the Norse will be looking for their first win when they come to DeLand. The match is scheduled to begin at noon at the Mandy Stoll Tennis Center.
On the men's side, the Hatters enter Thursday's contest with a perfect 8-0 record, the last of which was a 7-0 sweep of Cleveland State. The Norse are 2-7 on the season, recently coming off a 4-3 loss to Bethune-Cookman. Thursday's men's match is slated to begin at 4:00 p.m., or as soon as the women finish.
"We are looking forward to our first ever matches against NKU," Director of Tennis Pierre Pilote said of the conference opener. "I believe both the men's and women's teams will give us a great battle."
Saturday will feature the men and women against the Lipscomb Bisons. The women's team currently holds a 4-5 record, and will face Florida Gulf Coast before the match against the Hatters. Stetson defeated Lipscomb last season by a score of 5-2. Saturday's match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Lipscomb's men's tennis team is currently 3-6 in 2013. Like the women, the Stetson men's tennis team defeated Lipscomb by a score of 5-2 last season. The Hatters' match with the Bisons is scheduled to start 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
"We always look forward to our battle versus Lipscomb," Pilote said. "They are always well coached and will surely give us all that we can handle."
For fans unable to make it to the matches, there will be live stats, the @StetsonTennis Twitter feed, and Hat-Alerts available for in-match updates.


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Thursday, June 13, 2013
Cruise Control Driving School Inc. of Summerville has awarded three $500 academic scholarships to 2013 seniors Alexis Cone and Sara Grant of Summerville High School and Sarah Moderhack of Pinewood Preparatory School. The scholarships were based on a compilation of applicants' academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service and their driving record.
Applicants also had to submit tan essay on what they thought was the most important invention of mankind.
Alexis Cone is the daughter of Mark and Sherry Cone of Summerville. Among numerous school activities, Alexis was a member of the SHS National Honor Society and Student Council and played on the varsity tennis team for four years. She finished in the top 3 percent of her class academically. Alexis will attend Clemson University and plans to study food sciences.
Sara Grant is the daughter of Jim and May Grant of Summerville. Sara was a member of the SHS National Honor Society, Beta Club and was chosen for Girls State among other numerous activities. She also graduated in the top 3 percent of her graduating class. Sara will attend Clemson University and major in pre-medical science biology.
Sarah Moderhack is the daughter of Mark and Jane Moderhack of Summerville. Sarah was a member of the Pinewood Prep Student Government and a children's hospital volunteer for MUSC. Sarah will attend Sewanee: The University of the South, located in Tennessee. She plans to major in biology.
This is the tenth consecutive year that Cruise Control Driving School has awarded academic scholarships to local area students. They began business in 2000.
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a website that you become so addicted to, you procrastinate while on facebook and do not do your homework, therefore failing your class.
F is for Facebook! I was on facebook last night and didnt study for my test, so i got an F!
Por j-man frootloop 26 de mayo de 2008
Some stupid community site that is slow as shit. Pretty much like any other community site where you can - upload pics, setup a profile, etc etc - it gives you such features though like becoming a fan of actors, musicians, etc and joining groups. theres a ton of useless shit on there like applications that overload the servers and make the site slow as f***ing shit, by the time a page loads a snail already made it across the border. FACEBOOK DELETE THE USELESS APPS AND ALL THAT STUPID SHIT YOUR LOSING USERS.
i hate facebook its the slowest site in the world. one of the reasons my friend broke his computer. f*** facebook
Por TBoggard87 11 de julio de 2009
A recent alternative for myspace for many teens, although the site was made for college students. Teens switching from myspace to facebook don't seem to realize that it is easier for those 50yrold guys to find you on facebook, especially when you are putting your full name, your address, phone number, AIM screen name, picture, highschool, age, etc. with full sense of security; where as with myspace, it is rare to see someone put any of their real info, and your only chance of getting stalked, raped, videotaped for a teen sex site, and finally killed with your body thrown in a New York dumpster is slim, and only happens when you put half naked pictures up, take yourself off of private, and talk to people you dont know informing them that you are horny and want to meet up.. eventually giving who you thought was a 16yr like yourself your address. With Facebook, you don't even have to talk to someone to be stalked, raped, and killed. Just put in all that personal info because the news never talks about facebook so it must be safe, and tada! You may be answering your door next week to the man who will murder you. Thanks Facebook! =)
My math teacher sent me a message on facebook last week! I don't know how he found me!
Por Bandgeek0207 15 de julio de 2008
A social networking site designed to suck you dry of all time, violate your privacy, and connect you with your friends.
I found Peter on Facebook, but now he knows I've been shacking up with his girlfriend.
Por esbar 06 de febrero de 2010
A networking site much like Myspace that lonely people go to and add random people as friends since they don't have any in real life and then try to brag to everyone about how they have 3000 friends. But nobody gives a shit.
Bob: Ew, look, it's that loner Ryan.
Andy: What do you mean, I heard he has like 10000 friends.
Bob: On Facebook.
Andy: Oh what a fag. Let's go take a shit on him.
Andy: What do you mean, I heard he has like 10000 friends.
Bob: On Facebook.
Andy: Oh what a fag. Let's go take a shit on him.
Por Blueshout 06 de septiembre de 2010
Most efficient, discreet, time consuming and wasting, stalking system known to man to this day. Facebook is the best and safest online network to stalk without being caught (unless you post a comment on or "Like" the stalking object of course!)
Oh my god, they broke up, i saw it last night on facebook!
or again
i saw her picture on facebook, she's gained so much weight!
and again:
did u see the people he/she hangs out with?!
or again
i saw her picture on facebook, she's gained so much weight!
and again:
did u see the people he/she hangs out with?!
Por Lilz 2 22 de noviembre de 2009
The reason why the percentage of sexual predators went up.
Person 1: Wow, hey look at this, it says in the newspaper that the sexual predators percentage went up by fifty percent.
Person 2: Oh, that doesn't surprise me at all. It's that high because of facebook.
Person 2: Oh, that doesn't surprise me at all. It's that high because of facebook.
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Maryland Labor Department Officials Update Business Owners and Local Officials on Workplace Fraud Regulations
Workplace Fraud Unit maintains level playing field, protects business owners and
FREDERICK, MD (November 15, 2011) Senior officials from the Maryland Department of Labor (DLLR), including Maryland Labor Commissioner Ron DeJuliis and Assistant Secretary for Unemployment Insurance Julie Squire, met with business owners, labor leaders, elected officials and working Marylanders this evening in Frederick to discuss Marylands workplace fraud regulations and actions taken by DLLRs Workplace Fraud Unit. The Workplace Fraud Act, passed with bipartisan support during the 2009 legislative session, protects workers and creates a level playing field for law-abiding employers.
We understand that some business owners and some elected officials feel that our department is targeting certain businesses and that we are burdening them with multiple audits and endless investigations. Were sympathetic to that perception, but its not the reality, said Maryland Labor Commissioner Ron DeJuliis. The only business models that find the states and the federal governments workplace fraud regulations difficult are business models that are playing by a different set of rules than all other businesses. Were in Frederick tonight to provide information and pledge our support to ensure that all businesses in Maryland are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
There are a quarter million businesses in Maryland, 140,000 of which have active unemployment insurance accounts. Of those 140,000 businesses, fewer than 2,600 have been audited by DLLR and only 660 have been audited for workplace classification complaints. And of those 660, only 12 less than two percent of all firms investigated for worker misclassification have been audited by more than one office.
DeJuliis and others also touted recent reports showing Marylands strong standing as a great state to do business, including an M&T Bank report listing the state as the 11th best state for business, a national study showing that Maryland has the highest per capita population of millionaires in the country and a study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities disputing the false charges that Marylands regulations and statutes have resulted in families and companies moving to other states.
We are determined to protect a safety net for all working families and committed to building a level playing field for law-abiding business owners. That commitment drives our efforts to combat workplace fraud, said Assistant Secretary for Unemployment Insurance Julie Squire. Our office conducts industry-directed audits to ensure that all employees have access to worker protections, including unemployment insurance benefits
The Workplace Fraud Act provides the state with tools to crack down on workplace fraud, which involves employers who wrongly classify their employees as independent contractors or do not classify them at all. This illegal practice allows employers to cut payroll costs significantly, leaving workers unprotected by critical workplace protection laws and creating a competitive disadvantage for those employers who play by the rules. Workers who are misclassified as independent contractors are denied access to unemployment insurance, workers compensation and other protections. Additionally, taxpayers are deprived of millions of dollars to the Unemployment Insurance Trust fund and the State General Fund.
The Workplace Fraud Act makes it a violation of law to fail to properly classify workers as employees, and it imposes penalties on those employers who knowingly misclassify their workers. The law also clarifies the definition of an independent contractor, protecting workers and creating a level playing field for all law-abiding business owners. In September, the Maryland and 10 other states signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service to share information and coordinate law enforcement with the IRS and participating states in order to level the playing field for law-abiding employers and ensure that employees receive the protections to which they are entitled under federal and state law.
DLLR officials will host similar information sessions in Easton on November 29 and Salisbury on November 30. For additional information on the Workplace Fraud Act, visit the Frequently Asked Questions section on DLLRs website.
The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation protects and empowers Marylanders by safeguarding workers, protecting consumers, providing a safety net and cultivating a thriving workforce that can meet the demands of Marylands dynamic economy. Follow DLLR on Twitter (@MD_DLLR) and Facebook.


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Top Definition
A person whom you are dating exclusively, but who has not yet been elevated to "boyfriend" or "girlfriend" status.
See also: "special lady friend"
See also: "special lady friend"
I'd like you guys to meet my special lady friend Jill; we've been sleeping--err, chilling together for about three weeks now.
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A non-sexual relationship between two women that is recognized by others to be exceptionally close; closer than a best friend, often confused for sisters.
When my baby was in the hospital, my special lady friend came over to sit with me while my husband took care of our other child.
My special lady friend never judges when I get drunk and start smoking again.
My special lady friend never judges when I get drunk and start smoking again.
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For those of us who are single, surviving the dating scene can be terrible fatal ungodly hard. Thankfully, The Mindy Project is here to guide us. If your biggest fear is becoming this woman, read on to discover how to find the love of your life (or at least be entertaining while trying).Photos: TV duos who should do itThe Mindy Project's Guide to LoveIf you start to give up on love, remember that Colin Firth is only a DVD away.(Via)Or you can always eat your feelings.(Via)Because when it comes down to it, looks aren't all that matters.(Via)When you are ready to re-enter the dating world, be sure to find your inner strength.(Via)And dress to impress.(Via)But know your dealbreakers.(Via)Don't listen to the haters.(Via)And always dream big.(Via)But remember, this rule doesn't apply to sex.(Via)Though when/if you do have sex, be sure you're safe.
(Via)And clean your bed beforehand!(Via)No matter what you're looking for, just be confident.(Via)Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.
(Via)You're never going to meet someone if you don't' leave the house.
(Via)When you do meet that special person, make sure you have your priorities straight.(Via)Learn how to take a compliment.(Via)And don't be afraid of big, romantic gestures.
(Via)But also know when to throw in the towel.(Via)You always have your back-up plan.(Via)Just make sure to remind your friends...(Via)The Mindy Project airs Tuesdays at 9:30/8:30c on Fox.
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Preview & discuss The New Black.
Centering on the historic fight to win marriage equality in Maryland, The New Black takes viewers into the pews, the streets, and kitchen tables as it looks at how the African American community grapples with the divisive gay rights issue. Part of the Women and Girls Lead campaign.
For more information about the film, visit http://www.newblackfilm.com.
This event is free and open to the public.
VPT is bringing Community Cinema to your community. It is currently presented in Burlington at the Fletcher Free Library, Johnson at Johnson State College, Middlebury at the Ilsley Public Library, Montpelier at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Rutland at the Rutland Free Library and St. Johnsbury at Catamount Arts.


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March 25, 2008
Mommybar... not that kind of bar
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I'll have to check this one out. Thanks for the heads-up.ReplyDelete
Another tool in the arsenal...ReplyDelete
- laurenMarch 25, 2008 11:38 AM
I came across this the other day and downloaded it. its great. Its so nice to have all the "mom" sites in one place and its so easy to use. I highly recommend it.ReplyDelete
- Your Friend, nellMarch 25, 2008 4:07 PM
Congrats on getting listed! You're too cool :)ReplyDelete
long time no comment! congrats on the new peanut. i have a question that i am asking all my bfeeding blogger mommies...ReplyDelete
i have a friend with a 3 week old baby and every time she breast feeds her she has to give her formula, she will drink 2 oz each time. she is underweight and has not reached her birth weight. my friend has tried to pump and only gets maybe 1/2 oz. literally, i saw tonight. she is doing all the right things with her pump and even has the $$ one the has the let down button. we talked about it tonight and she says she has never felt the tingle let down feeling. her milk is still almost clear like the after colostrum milk. do you think it is possible that even at 3 weeks her milk has not come all the way in? she is considering taking reglan but we are afraid that after she stops she will experience the negative effects of it drying up since reglan isnt long term. i would love some insight from you to share with her. she isnt a big blogger plus her babe is three weeks. so i wanted to ask for her. i know she really wants to bfeed!!
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EAST LIVERPOOL - After starting his professional boxing career with three knockout victories, Joey Holt is hoping he's on the fast track up the rankings.
Holt, a 2004 East Liverpool graduate, will look to add another stoppage to his record on Saturday night when he takes on Dustin Caplinger as part of the latest pro boxing card at The Harv promoted by former world champion Roy Jones Jr. and TNT Promotions.
After turning 28 in June, Holt said he wants to fight as often as possible in order to make a run at a title in the next few years.
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"I'm trying to line up more fights," he said. "I want to stay active. Even though I'm 28, I've taken no damage in the sport. That's working on my side. I have a great trainer in Tom Yankello and he's bringing me along well."
While nothing has been finalized, Holt said he plans on fighting Aug. 17 and again on Sept. 1.
But first he must deal with Caplinger.
Caplinger (2-4, 1 KO) hails from Chillicothe and last fought Nov. 9 of last year. In that bout, Caplinger, 33, was kayoed in the second round by 2012 U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in a bout televised on Showtime in Indio, Calif.
"That's all the video I've seen of him," Holt said of his next opponent. "He took that fight on a few days notice. I know he's had 60 amateur boxing matches and he used to fight (mixed martial arts). So, he definitely knows what he's doing. It should be my toughest test yet."
Holt made quick work of his first three foes. He knocked out Allan Moore (3-20, 2 KO) and Roy Sanders (1-3, 1 KO) both in the first round to open his pro career before Austin Marcum (4-3, 2 KO) hung around for four rounds before suffering the same fate.
"You're not supposed to look for the knockout, but if I see an opportunity, I'm going for it," Holt said. "Not only will knockouts help your career by moving you up the rankings, but I do it for the fans. They pay good money to see these fights and I want to make sure they get their money's worth."
In his April 6 bout against Marcum, Holt was initially stymied by his opponent's awkward style. Holt said he was hit more in that fight than all of his previous professional bouts which include three MMA victories.
"Working with Tom, we've focused a lot on defense," Holt said of his work at Tom Yankello's World Class Boxing Gym in Ambridge, Pa. "Coming from MMA, you need a different stance and we've had to work on defense. But, really, good defense can lead to offense so I'm still looking for a knockout, but just trying to be smart about it."
Saturday's four-round fight will be contested at a contracted weight of 156 pounds, two more than the junior middleweight limit. Holt said he plans to attempt a move down to the welterweight limit (147 pounds) after this bout.
"I think with my height, 147 would be a better weight," he said. "I think I can do some damage at that weight class. I think I can do well at 154, but if I can get down, it could be to my advantage."
Holt said he weighed 156 pounds on Monday and he will continue on his diet after the Caplinger fight and see where it takes him.
"As my career moves along, I'll probably end up back at 154 pounds, but while I'm still young or youngish, I'll give it a shot. As long as I can get there healthy, I'm going to give it a test run."
Caplinger, who weighed in at 165 pounds for his fight with Gausha, will be the biggest opponent to date for Holt.
Another coming change for Holt will be the move to six- and eight-round bouts.
"I'm not real sure when, but I'd go for six or eight rounds as soon as possible," Holt said. "The four rounders are tough. There's no time to feel out your opponent. You might give away a round and end up losing a decision."
- Holt has had a luxury that many beginning boxers don't get to experience. He has been training full-time without any other employment during his professional career, a luxury he said is priceless. Holt said he owes the most gratitude to his wife, Melissa.
"I have a great supporting cast," he said. "I get to train every day. It's a huge advantage. I don't have to worry about setting my alarm for a job. I owe a lot to my wife. She'd do anything for me and I have a great family and sponsors."
- Fighting is a family affair for Holt. His younger brother, Kyle, 21, has followed in Joey into the ring and won his first two MMA bouts.
"I train and work with my brother every day," Joey said. "I love my brother. He pushes me a lot. When I'm tired, he doesn't let me quit. My brother and my whole family is why I'm doing this."
- Holt said the support he has received from the East Liverpool community has also been a key to his success. A pre-fight party for Holt was held this past Saturday at The Oasis downtown.
"We had a lot of people come out to show their support," he said. "I was able to sell a lot of t-shirts and tickets and get to talk to some of my fans. They're the best. I can't wait to put on another show for them. This area hasn't always had a lot to look forward to so I hope I can help out in my own little way."
Holt also wanted to thank sponsors Bloody Buddy Fight Gear and West Coast Tatooing.
- A full slate of fights is scheduled for Saturday. In the main event, a welterweight clash, Lorain's Wilkins Santiago (9-0, 1 KO) squares off with Gilbert Venegas (12-9-3, 8 KO). Also scheduled to fight are: Pittsburgh's Morgan Fitch (9-0, 4 KO) and Billy Bailey (12-16, 4 KO) in a super middleweight bout; Akron heavyweight Nick Furtha (20-10-1, 8 KO) against Robert Hawkins (23-21, 7 KO); and Billy Hutchinson (6-1-2, 4 KO), of Pittsburgh, against Angel Rios (9-17, 6 KO). Base ticket prices are: VIP starting at $100, Section A $50, Section B $35 and Bleachers $25 plus service fee. Tickets can be purchased at Mountaineer Casino's Players Club in person or by calling 1-800-80-40-HOT ext. 8297 or online at www.MOREatMountaineer.com. Parking is free. First bell set for 7:30 p.m.


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JOHNSTOWN - Between the District 6 finals two weeks ago and the Southwest Regional Class AA Tournament, Huntingdon freshman Collin Glorioso and coach Jon Mykut came up with a new gameplan against Forest Hills' Triston Law.
They had to because Law beat Glorioso, 4-0, in the district finals. But two weeks later, Glorioso was on his game.
Glorioso claimed the ultra deep 106-pound weight class by avenging that districts loss to Law, 3-0, in the finals Saturday night at the Cambria County War Memorial.
"It feels amazing," Glorioso said. "I knew it would be a hard match to win. It all came down to neutral. I knew neutral was the big point in the match."
"It feels awesome," Huntingdon coach Jon Mykut said. "He had a great tournament. He's wrestled super all year-long, and he just kept it going. Obviously, we game-planned a little bit, and we saw what Law wanted to do in the district finals match, and we tried to stay away from that this match."
The area's only other finalist, Bedford 120-pounder Ryan Easter, wasn't as fortunate. Easter dropped a 4-3 overtime tiebreaker decision to Ligonier Valley's Josh Patrick to become a three-time regional runner-up.
"Patrick was a little bit better wrestler than Ryan tonight," Bedford coach Brian Creps said, "but it goes back-and-forth. Last year, Ryan beat him at regionls and lost to him at states. Maybe this year, it will go the other way around."
In all, 11 area wrestlers qualified from the regional meatgrinder to the PIAA Championships.
Bedford's Tanner Williams (152), Chestnut Ridge's Tyler Dibert (170), Moshannon Valley's James Stodart (195) and Tussey Mountain's Mitchell Hall (285) placed third. Ridge's Dan Albright (195) and Austin Buttry (285) placed fourth, as did Claysburg-Kimmel's Josh Brown (113) and Bedford's Caleb Grimes (170) finished fourth .
Area wrestlers went 1-for-7 in the fifth-place bouts, with only Mo Valley's Jake Ludwig (220) winning. That list excluded Bedford's Michael Brett (182), who injured his back when Cambria Heights' Tyler Crawford was called for a slam on what Creps called a drill-back and disqualified in the consolation quarterfinals.
Brett was carted off to a hospital after lying for several minutes on the mat. Brett never took the mat after that, defaulting out of the tournament but earning a sixth-place medal.
"It was an unfortunate situation to be drilled back like that," Creps said. "Kids just don't get back after getting drilled back like that. He came here this evening and had intentions of wanting to wrestle, but the reality is he was just too hurt. Every time he started to run a little bit or warm up, it just tightened right back up.
"I don't think Crawford had any intent to hurt him, but moves like that are very, very dangerous."
Heights' Joe Davis (120) and Levi Niebauer (152), Ridge's Aaron Burkett (106), Central's Kale Burket (113), Bedford's Garrett Thomas (126) and Mo Valley's Jack Bunnell (285) placed sixth - falling a place shy of qualifying for states.
South Fayette won the team title by five points over Burrell, 88-83, and Bedford (74) was third. Chestnut Ridge, which led Bedford by a point coming into the day, finished fifth with 63 points - two points behind Jefferson-Morgan (65).
"We wanted to win the championship," Creps said, "but I told each of the kids, they had to take care of their own business. South Fayette has some really great individuals, and they had a couple more placewinners than we did."
"Tough tournament," Ridge coach Greg Lazor said. "Lot of tough kids here, lot of great schools. We're taking three to states, and three is a good number. We thought we had a couple chances with some other guys, but it didn't work out."
Dibert lost a 6-5 ultimate tiebreaker heartbreaker to South Fayette's Mike Fetchet in the semifinals, but he came back with a pin in the consolation semis and a 7-1 win over Grimes in the consy finals. Fetchet dropped a 4-3 overtime tiebreaker decision to Jefferson-Morgan's Dustin Conti in the finals.
"Dibert wrestled tough," Lazor said. "[In the semis], there were a couple different times he could have actually pulled the match out. It was just a battle between two great wrestlers."
When Glorioso (35-4) and Law (29-4) wrestled the first time, Law beat the Bearcat on his feet. This time, they went through a scoreless first period and second period on their feet, with Glorioso nearly getting a takedown at the edge of the mat in the second.
Law chose to go with his best position and released Glorioso at the beginning of the third. Then, around the halfway point, Glorioso struck at the edge of the mat, getting a takedown. It was the knockout punch, because from there, he rode very tough and was in control until the final second ticked off the clock.
When time ran out, Glorioso, who pinned Burgettstown's Austin McDermitt in the semis, jumped up and down in celebration and slapped Mykut's hand when he came back to his corner.
"I'm surprised I did this well," Glorioso said. "I had some pretty tough kids in this competition. I knew it wouldn't be an easy rode. The only thing is, I knew I had an easier way to the semis than most kids did. Some kids had the top six kids [in the state] right off the bat."
"When you get hot at the right time, which I think he is right now, it's a good time of the year to be like that," Mykut said. "He's definitely peaking, and hopefully he can continue it over to next weekend."
Patrick (27-0) struck first, notching a takedown in the first period, which Easter (33-2) later said was a key point in the bout.
"I wrestled great," Easter said. "I just didn't get the corner on my head inside single, and if I would have finished that, I would have won. He really didn't do anything after he got that first takedown. I probably should have pressed the issue a little more on my feet."
Patrick rode for the first 1:55 of the second before Easter escaped to draw within one. Patrick was hit with his second stall call with 7 seconds left in the bout, tying the score, 2-2, and sending it into overtime.
After a scoreless OT, Easter was trying to escape in the first rideout, but in a flurry Patrick scored two nearfall points.
"He felt like he was going to get out and get the one," Creps said, "but he wanted to get the reversal because he wanted to win it right there. It backfired and he ended up on his back."
Easter got another stalling point in the second rideout, but it wasn't enough as Patrick won his first regional title.
"At least I'm moving on," Easter said. "That's the main thing."
For Easter, this was the most stinging of his three regional silver medals. He lost to Kittanning's Jason Nolf in two previous finals, 8-0 last season and 5-1 two years ago.
"This one is definitely the hardest one," Easter said, "because I was just so close."
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1. South Fayette 88; 2. Burrell 83; 3. Bedford 74; 4. Jefferson-Morgan 65; 5. Chestnut Ridge 63; 6. Forest Hills 58; 7. Chartiers-Houston 54.5; 8. Blairsville 51; 9. Kittanning 46; 10. Ligonier Valley and Valley 45; 12. Berlin Brothersvalley 43.5; 13. South Park 43; 14. Penns Valley 41; 15. Moshannon Valley and West Greene 38; 17. Conemaugh Township 33.5; 18. Meyersdale and Southern Huntingdon 33; 20. West Branch 31.
106-Glorioso, H, pinned McDermitt, BURG, 2:54; T. Law, FH, dec. Griffiths, SOUTH, 7-5; 113-S. Carr, SF, dec. Brown, CK, 7-2; Ju. Patrick, LV, pinned Phillipi, DA, 8:12 OT UTB; 120-Easter, BED, dec. Davis, CH, 5-2; Jo. Patrick, LV, dec. Reckner, SSB, 5-0; 126-Demaske, JM, maj. dec. Day, MEY, 8-0; Bulsak, SP, dec. Dewitt, V, 7-6; 132-Nolf, K, pinned Shields, SH, 4:27; Zanetta, KO, pinned Andrejcik, BURR, 3:54; 138-Heggs, J, dec. Welsh, BC, 3-1; Naglic, R, dec. Gavazzi, CHAR, 5-1; 145-Sutton, CHART, dec. Tarr, B, 3-2 OT TB; Tan. Cahill, BB, dec. Marra, BURR, 5-1.
152-Doak, B, dec. Tay. Cahill, BB, 3-0; Bonzo, F, dec. Williams, BED, 3-0; 160-C. Law, FH, pinned Lohr, S, 2:50; J. Walker, SF, dec. Bry. Fochtman, BB, 3-2; 170-Conti, JM, dec. Grimes, BED, 11-2; M. Fetchet, SF, dec. Dibert, CR, 6-5 OT UTB; 182-DesLauriers, BURR, dec. Rogers, PV, 11-4; Thompson, B, dec. Fields, V, 9-4; 195-Vulcano, CHART, pinned Oliver, U, 1:53; Croyle, K, dec. Albright, CR, 5-3; 220-Temple, A, maj. dec. Shovestull, WH, 10-2; Jacobs, WG, dec. Maines, WB, 9-6; 285-Beattie, BURR, dec. Buttry, CR, 3-2; Selepack, WB, pinned Hall, TM, 4:37.
106-Howard, JM, dec. Gabriel, BED, 4-2; Burkett, CR, dec. Phillips, WG, 8-3; 113-Burket, C, dec. Moist, MU, 6-5; Rothka, BENT, dec. Swarrow, BC, 2-1; 120-M. Carr, SF, dec. Swank, BB, 1-0; Hughes, V, maj. dec. Myers, SOUTH, 14-6; 126-Myers, SH, maj. dec. Green, H, 13-0; Thomas, BED, pinned Ging, SF, :50; 132-Gentry, SSB, dec. Hayles, WB, 4-2; Wentzel, SP, maj. dec. Barrick, J, 12-0; 138-Bra. Fochtman, BB, dec. T. Brett, BED, 5-3 OT; Edwards, BURR, dec. Wentzel, SP, 7-0; 145-Stay, BC, dec. Deist, MEY, 8-5; Johnston, WG, dec. Decker, PV, 4-0.
152-Niebauer, CH, dec.Confer, PV, 4-3; G. Fetchet, SF, dec. Jack, SOUTH, 3-2; 160-Hazel, PV, dec. Brown, BC, 3-1; Bowlen, JM, dec. Payne, SSB, 3-0; 170-Churchin, NC, pinned Kephart, P, 3:50; Pinkas, FH, dec. Pecora, R, 4-3; 182-Berkley, MEY, dec. Richardson, Y, 5-0; M. Brett, BED, won by disqualification over Crawford, CH, 1:25; 195-Stodart, MV, maj. dec. Grinnen, EC, 10-2; Nickelson, S, pinned Swartz, PV, 1:39; 220-Ludwig, MV, dec. Bennett, HY, 8-5; Walker, BB, dec. Sever, Y, 3-2; 285- Beistel, SOUTH, dec. Emerick, HY, 8-2; Bunnell, MV, pinned Wolak, SP, 4:44.
106-McDermitt, BURG, dec. Howard, JM, 9-2; Griffiths, SOUTH, tech. fall Burkett, CR, 17-0, 5:00; 113-Brown, CK, dec. Burket, C, 3-2; Phillipi, DA, dec. Rothka, BENT, 3-0; 120-M. Carr, SF, dec. Davis, CH, 1-0; Reckner, SSB, tech. fall Hughes, V, 16-1, 3:39; 126-Myers, SH, dec. Day, MEY, 3-0; Dewitt, V, pinned Thomas, BED, 1:52; 132-Shields, SH, pinned Gentry, SSB, 4:39; Wentzel, SP, maj. dec. Andrejcik, BURR, 13-2; 138-Bra. Fochtman, BB, dec. Welsh, BC, 3-2; Edwards, BURR, dec. Gavazzi, CHAR, 3-1; 145-Tarr, B, dec. Stay, BC, 5-3; Johnston, WG, pinned Marra, BURR, 1:34.
152-Tay. Cahill, CT, dec. Niebauer, CH, 3-1; Williams, BED, dec. G. Fetchet, SF, 2-1; 160-Hazel, PV, dec. Lohr, S, 6-4; Bry. Fochtman, BB, dec. Bowlen, JM, 3-2; 170-Grimes, BED, dec. Churchin, NC, 3-1; Dibert, CR, pinned Pinkas, FH, 2:20; 182--Rogers, PV, dec. Berkley, MEY, 8-3; Fields, V, won by injury default over M. Brett, BED; 195-Stodart, MV, dec. Oliver, U, 3-0; Albright, CR, dec. Nickelson, S, 5-0; 220-Shovestull, WH, dec. Ludwig, MV, 1-0; Walker, BB, dec. Maines, WB, 5-1 OT TB; 285-Buttry, CR, dec. Beistel, SOUTH, 2-1 OT TB; Hall, TM, pinned Bunnell, MV, 2:58.
106-Howard, JM, dec. Burkett, CR, 6-0; 113-Rothka, BENT, dec. Burket, C, 5-3; 120-Hughes, V, dec. Davis, CH, 5-3; 126-Day, MEY, dec. Thomas, BED, 4-3; 132-Andrejcik, BURR, dec. Gentry, SSB, 8-3; 138-Gavazzi, CHAR, dec. Welsh, BC, 2-0; 145-Marra, BURR, pinned Stay, BC, 1:39.
152-G. Fetchet, SF, dec. Niebauer, CH, 1-0; 160-Lohr, S, dec. Bowlen, JM, 3-2; 170-Pinkas, FH, dec. Churchin, NC, 3-2; 182-Berkley, MEY, won by injury default over M. Brett, BED; 195-Nickelson, S, dec. Oliver, U, 4-2; 220-Ludwig, MV, dec. Maines, WB, 12-5; 285-Beistel, SOUTH, dec. Bunnell, MV, 6-5.
106-Griffiths, SOUTH, dec. McDermitt, BURG, 6-3; 113-Phillipi, DA, dec. Brown, CK, 3-0; 120-Reckner, SSB, dec. M. Carr, SF, 4-2; 126-Dewitt, V, dec. Myers, SH, 6-2; 132-Shields, SH, pinned Wentzel, SP, 3:40; 138-Edwards, BURR, dec. Bra. Fochtman, BB, 4-2 OT; 145-Tarr, B, dec. Johnston, WG, 9-5.
152-Williams, BED, dec. Tay. Cahill, CT, 1-0; 160-Hazel, PV, dec. Bry. Fochtman, BB, 7-5 OT; 170-Dibert, CR, dec. Grimes, BED, 7-1; 182-Fields, V, dec. Rogers, PV, 6-4; 195-Stodart, MV, dec. Albright, CR, 3-0; 220-Shovestull, WH, pinned Walker, BB, 1:28; 285-Hall, TM, dec. Buttry, CR, 4-3 OT TB.
106-Glorioso, H, dec. T. Law, FH, 3-0; 113-S. Carr, SF, dec. Ju. Patrick, LV, 4-3; 120-Jo. Patrick, LV, dec. Easter, BED, 4-3 OT TB; 126-Bulsak, SP, dec. Demaske, JM, 4-1; 132-Nolf, K, dec. Zanetta, KO, 8-6; 138-Heggs, J, maj. dec. Naglic, R, 11-1; 145-Sutton, CHART, dec. Tan. Cahill, CT, 3-1.
152-Bonzo, F, dec. Doak, B, 3-1; 160-C. Law, FH, maj. dec. J. Walker, SF, 17-8; 170-Conti, JM, dec. M. Fetchet, SF, 4-3 OT TB; 182-DesLauriers, BURR, maj. dec. Thompson, B, 13-4; 195-Vulcano, CHART, pinned Croyle, K, 3:11; 220-Temple, A, dec. Jacobs, WG, 3-2; 285-Beattie, BURR, dec. Selepack, WB, 4-1.


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Crowdsourcing vs. collaboration: Which yields superior results?
Lately I feel like I'm trapped in an endless loop of a certain Steve Ballmer moment, except the refrain is "crowdsourcing, crowdsourcing" on one hand, and "collaboration, collaboration" on the other. It seems everyone has jumped aboard either the crowdsourcing or the collaboration train. Call me a fence-rider, but I'm staying firmly on the platform.
Sure, I believe there is wisdom in crowds. But there is also power in collaboration.
Why crowdsourcing works... but not that well
Statistician and wearer-of-many-hats Sir Frances Galton made a fascinating discovery at a livestock fair in 1906 (so the story goes). When he saw a weight-guessing contest open to the general public, he requested permission analyze the 787 guesses. Galton found that the mean of the guesses was off by merely a pound—in other words, the "average" of all guesses was remarkably close to the actual weight.
Like most popular tales, there's a bit of embellishment here. Galton actually published information about the median, not the mean, because he felt the median was a better indicator. It was nine pounds heavier, but still within 1% of the actual weight and thus highly accurate. But let's not bother ourselves too much with the details. There's wisdom in crowdsourcing, and Galton proved it.
Or did he?
Perhaps there is something fundamentally different about "sourcing" ideas and innovation from a crowd... and averaging their numerical guesses for a specific mathematical problem. It seems to me that most crowdsourcing more commonly asks a large number of people to be "lone innovators," and expects that from that group a few excellent ideas will rise (amidst lots of static).
Still, having a number of bright individuals submitting ideas must be better than the common practice of relying on just one or two internal people to do the heavy-lifting. Despite his invaluable contributions to science (like standard deviation and "nature vs. nurture"), Galton serves as a reminder of the limitations of the lone innovator. The publication of his Hereditary Genius sparked the modern eugenics movement, leading to forced sterilization programs and various and sundry horrors.
So crowdsourcing has some obvious benefits:
- It's often accurate at predicting mathematical solutions.
- It brings more innovators into an organization to present solutions to complex problems.
But crowdsourcing nearly always excludes one powerful force: collaboration.
Why collaboration isn't much better
There's a difference between effective collaboration and ordinary brainstorming. Ideas produced entirely by a team tend to be worse—both on average and when comparing the best ones—than those produced when team members go off on their own and return to share.
In a 57-page paper titled "Idea Generation and the Quality of the Best Idea" (PDF), researchers Girotra, Terwiesch, and Ulrich cite some big problems with a purely team-based approach:
"In a comprehensive series of studies, [researchers have] identified that team brainstorming leads to production blocking (the inability to articulate ideas when others in the team are speaking), evaluation apprehension leading to censoring of potentially good ideas, and free riding (i.e., collective performance measures impeding individual incentives to perform).
Previous research has shown that team members affect one another's perceptions, judgments and opinions. [Detailed observation] has found that often "high-status" members dominate the discussion."
Consider your own experiences in team brainstorming sessions. I have certainly seen groups latch onto an inferior idea, then quickly dismiss better ones. And who hasn't had doubts about an idea with which their manager is enchanted, yet kept quiet for political reasons? Not to mention the problem of groupthink.
So what's the solution?
If crowdsourcing lacks the power of collaboration, and collaboration's weakness is that it limits the quality of ideas, where can a leader find the most innovative ideas?
The Wharton authors' research suggests a hybrid approach that looks something like this:
- Convene to discuss the problem and objectives.
- Give everyone a clear assignment: return with a specific number of ideas, by a set deadline.
- Work individually on the problem.
- Regroup to present the ideas and formulate a plan of action.
The study does not make many recommendations for this final step. I suspect that one en-vogue practice (writing all ideas on a whiteboard and giving each team member an equal number of sticky notes to mark their favorite ideas) likely produces better outcomes than choosing as a team, given the drawbacks of group dynamics mentioned earlier. Yet I wonder if an independent and knowledgeable panel, removed from the idea creation process, wouldn't make better selections.
Has anyone experienced this hybrid approach in action? How well does it work outside of a research lab?
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Very interesting! Thinking ..
What is Crowdsourcing? for this article, it appears to be cherry-picking multiple innovations from multiple innovators. What is Collaborating? for this article, it appears to be a team effort to produce an innovation.
Wikipedia is neither. It's a zillion innovations from a zillion innovators who, via communication, coordinate to build and maintain a whole slew of innovations and a bitchin' collection of informational articles.
The point is there are continuums of sources, and continuums of contributor communication/coordination. The two are not really directly related, but do share a correlative relationship.
My experiences suggest little gets done until someone states the problem clearly.
Once the problem is stated there are a lot of variations, and I'm not sure the research has anything approaching a consensus that either crowdsourcing or collaborative models is "better" (although again I rail against this false dichotomy).
If you look at the modern bug ticket system you'll see what I mean. Clear, succinct reports tend to attract patches/fixes, some of them with a flurry of collaboration, some in a flurry of competition, some in a methodical responsible assignee/lone coder/hero fashion. A few confused reports result in a flurry of brainstorming, trying to figure out what the problem is, then who's responsible for causing/fixing it. The majority of those hang out in limbo, not understood or addressed until someone cleans house (probably with a script closing everything older than XX with "abandoned, won'tfix").
I like your ideal problem approach, but I think you're missing two steps: 2.5) test solutions, and 4) Regularly planned refactors.
When I heard the terms, it crossed my mind that, Crowdsourcing appears to be throwing ONE problem or ONE Issue (that needs innovation) to a crowd of people, and each will come up with hundreds or thousands of ideas of solution or innovation
While Collaboration appears to be throwing MULTIPLE tasks to solve ONE problem to multiple individuals or multiple teams with different expertise. The way collaboration work by assigning task according to each expertise, then Combine them together as a formula of problem solving / innovation.
Within Collaboration, each team has ability to do crowdsourcing as well.
both have advantages: Time and Cost.
My question come up is: HOW and WHO selects the best Solution for Crowdsourcing? The Crowd (vote)? Boards of experts? or the
one throwing the problem /issue?
Thanks for this post. I found the definitions to be helpful. To your question about feedback to these approaches, I work at a creative ad agency, and we definitely experiment with both "crowdsourcing" and "collaboration" as you've defined them. I buy your thesis, Rebecca, that neither is fool proof, but there I think in combination the odds of arriving at solutions do increase.
Great collaboration indeed starts with an articulate description of the problem ("a problem well defined is a problem half solved," right?). For ad agency types, the counter-intuitive thing about concepting sharp solutions is that tighter boxes lead to better outcomes. Instead of ambling around trying to pin down what we're solving for, teams can focus on the best solutions to address that problem, whether that solution involves communications, applications, or some other experience.
On the flip side, like many companies in our field, we've sharply rejected the "old way" of conceiving of those solutions (art director and copy writer tuck away into a secret corner to concept a "big idea"). Now we bring together a team of developers, writers, visual artists, strategist, UX experts, etc. (that list is long, but smaller is better in many cases...we call it casting for the role). However, such work sessions are a total waste of time without some mediation. We start with a statement of the problem (a "creative brief" in our business), and then kick off group collaboration. It requires ruthless moderation, though, and is really focused on the "many solutions to one problem" angle that the last commenter described. This first step is about quantity not quality.
Quality follows, as an even smaller group (the team leads) curates the ideas, ditches the dregs and instructs "the cast" to continue to work independently on the directions that seem fruitful. Then more group collaboration, meandering down to a coherent short list of solutions, again ruthlessly edited by a small group.
It might sound like a mess, but it does work (mostly!). To my mind the combination of collaboration and crowdsourcing is an integral requirement today. No one person or even two-man team knows enough to get it all right.