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In celebration of Fashion Week 2012, Red Rooster and Ginny's Supper Club opens its doors to welcome a new guard of leading Harlem designers and fashion merchants. Channeling Read More
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I heard that Windows was going to be giving away seven laptops and netbooks at the conference breakfast-- my HP mini only works if it's plugged into a power source at all times. So it's like a laptop on a leash (which was a total bummer at the conference because there were like, no outlets to be found)-- and I knew I was going to win one. I was wrong. I won two.
As I was getting ready to check out of my room I happened to give a look-see over my twitter replies. Truvia had tweeted at me that I won an iPod Touch. I didn't even know I entered to win one.
That is winning.
No. Wait.
What's really winning is that when I got home, there was a package of one thousand beautiful, luscious, glossy postcards for my Listen To Your Mother show waiting to be opened. (Show details on the back, but you can see all that here, too.)

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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Beginning this week, the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza will provide initial introductions to readers of all 16 local candidates in line for the June 12 primary.This week, the Bonanza features the three candidates for Washoe County School Board Seat A, with their verbatim responses to 7 short questions.Look to next week's print edition for a look at all 10 candidates for the IVGID board of trustees. The week following, the Bonanza will feature the three candidates for Washoe County Commission Seat One.Early voting for the June 12 primary election begins May 26. Prior to the that date, the Bonanza will print a detailed election guide that includes in-depth interviews with all the local candidates, voter information and more. Stay tuned.
How long have you lived in Washoe County?I have lived in Washoe County for 2 years.What is your formal education?I received my Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), concentration in accounting, from The University of Texas @ Arlington in May, 1983. I graduated in 31⁄2 years with a 3.61 GPA on a 4.00 scale (Top 10 percent).What is your current occupation?I have been a CPA for 27 years. The last 13 of those, I have sold tax consulting services for firms as large as PricewaterhouseCoopers and as small as my own, 1-person company, to companies as large as Fortune 10 companies and as small as mom andamp; pops. I have closed my business to spend the rest of my career working toward the betterment of K-12 education.What is your previous political/ governmental experience?I have never held a political/governmental office. I served on the Board of Directors of a small private elementary school from 1999-2004 and on the Board of Directors of a $65 million manufacturing company from 1988-1996.Where do you currently live?I live in the Double Diamond area of South Reno.Why should Incline Village/Crystal Bay voters vote for you (250-word max)?I am passionate about making public education in Washoe County the best it can be for every child. Whether an issue impacts the entire district or a portion of the district (such as the previously considered International Baccalaureate in Incline Village), my decisions will always be driven by what will enhance learning. Washoe County's standard of living is becoming increasingly dependent on a highly skilled workforce. College and/or career ready (CCR) high school graduation is a MUST. I support the existing collaboration of businesses, WCSD and interested citizens to define CCR. I will relentlessly pursue the delivery of that defined opportunity to students. I believe that:• Every student deserves the opportunity to receive an excellent education.• Every student, presented with an excellent education, will learn.• Every excellent teacher should be recognized and rewarded.• Every teacher, given continuous professional development opportunities, can become excellent.WCSD has the best superintendent in the nation, a nationally recognized Board of Trustees and a strategic plan driven to improve the educational trajectory of every student. I believe we are on The Pathway to Excellence described in that strategic plan — CCR graduation happening because teachers and administrators, those who know education, are empowered and accountable. I envision students wanting to be taught, choosing to pay attention because they are learning from the most talented, motivated teachers who are thrilled at the privilege of teaching such students. Let's set expectations high and see where we end up.
How long have you lived in Washoe County?30 years.What is your formaleducation?Associate in Applied Science /Criminal Justice , Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, NV.What is your currentoccupation?Retired. Retired as Deputy Chief of Police, Washoe County School District Police Dept. July 2011 after 23 years of service.What is your previouspolitical/governmentalexperience?No previous political experience but have worked in government for 23 years as a Police Officer.Where do youcurrently live?Galena Forest 1475 Austrian Pine Rd Reno, NV 89511Why should Incline Village/Crystal Bay voters vote for you (250-word max)? I think that the Incline Village community is a very unique area and their needs can be very different than the rest of the school district. I have meet with many citizens of Incline Village and the most common problem is that Incline Village is not being heard by the Washoe County School District. Many times a program that may work for the Reno/Sparks area may not be what is needed in Incline Village, yet it is being implemented in the Incline schools without input form the community. One of the first things I would propose as a Board of Trustee would be to set up form of self-governance for education overseeing the Incline Village schools. I would set up an advisory committee made up of community members, parents, principles and the Board of Trustee for Incline Village. This committee would best reflect the communities' educational needs. I would further expand Incline Village schools to empowerment status to allow the committee and community to best decide how funds would be used for the education programs in Incline Village. Having worked in the Incline Village community and its schools I think I am the candidate that best understand the issues of Incline Village. The most important part of the Trustees job is to listen and work with the community, to best represent the people of their area and to champion their causes. If elected I will be a strong supporter of Incline Village and their right to decide their educational needs.
How long have you lived in Washoe County?42 yearsWhat is your formal education?Bachelor of Science, University of Nevada, Reno; Masters studies, University of Nevada, RenoWhat is your current occupation?President, LR2 ConsultingWhat is your previous governmental/ political experience?• Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, Airport Noise Advisory Panel, Vice Chair• Roseview Homeowners Association, Vice Chair• City of Reno — Neighborhood Advisory Board, Vice Chair— Graffiti Abatement Team, Member— Boards and Commission Review Task Force, Member• Washoe County School District, Safe and Drug Free Schools, Chair• The Chamber (new name of recently combined Reno/Sparks and Northern Nevada chambers of commerce)— Board of Directors, Member— Business Leadership Council, Chair— Events Council, Chair— Political Action Committee, Member— Education Committee, MemberWhere do youcurrently live?Reno, Nev.Why should Incline Village /Crystal Bay voters vote for you? I am a native of Reno, Nevada, who attended Reno schools and has been passionately involved in my neighborhoods and community my entire life. As a small business owner who continues to be involved in the community, I am totally committed to education. Education is the cornerstone of a thriving, dynamic and prosperous community, which attracts more business and serves to enhance the quality of life for all citizens. Early in my career I had the opportunity to work for the Incline Village General Improvement District and I understand the special concerns of the citizens of Incline Village. I feel I can represent you well on the Washoe County School Board. In my work with education, I facilitated the State of Nevada's First Parent Involvement Summit; the Washoe County School District's Safe Schools Initiative, developed a national parent/community involvement model and facilitated the first strategic plan for the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA). I firmly believe in the value of involving all stakeholders in discussions and decision making. I support the District's current reforms and promise to serve with integrity, transparency and accountability.


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Stickies for windows is a free application which can put yellow sticky notes on your Windows system, much like Mac OS application.
Sticky note is pretty important. It serve as a reminder for our daily plans. There are a lot of similar applications and some of them are paid applications.
Although Stickies for windows is a free application, it comes with an easy-to-use interface and very customizeable.
The above screenshot showed how you can customize the notes. You can even choose your own system tray icon and synchronize your notes at different PCs through Amazon S3 service.
Once you installed Stickies, you can create new notes by press "Ctrl + Alt + N" and place them anywhere at your desktop.


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The pink satin woven silk was in poor condition when it arrived in textile conservation for treatment.
It was surface cleaned, local deposits were removed mechanically and weak areas were patch supported using an adhesive treatment.


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Of course I couldn't just go back to sleep. I had to go check on him. Only, I couldn't FIND him. He wasn't in his firetruck bed. And he wasn't on the floor. I rubbed my eyes and tried to wake up and thought I better check my bed again. Maybe he did get in bed with me after all.
So I headed downstairs and checked the couch and playroom, then down another flight of stairs to check the couch down there. In the meantime I rouse hubby awake and tell him I can't find Gray. We check the firetruck bed again and then there, up on the top bunk curled up next to Carter, was a sleeping Gray. He's actually still sleeping there right now. I covered him up and went back to bed.
Hubby thinks I'm jealous. I just wonder why he went up there to his brother, and not into my room? I am not jealous! I don't think...?


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Women's health coalition will bypass state, restore some family planning funding to Planned Parenthood
AUSTIN – A coalition of women's health groups has been certified by the federal government to circumvent the state and fund Planned Parenthood clinics.
The Women's Health and Family Planning Association of Texas filed a request asking for federal Title X grant money to fund family planning clinics that lost funding in 2011.
The coalition won the grant money, which originally totaled at around $14.5 million, but has dropped to about $13 million because of the sequester.
"One of our objectives was to simplify and take the bureaucracy out of this as much as possible so money could flow to providers without a lot of reporting requirements," said coalition CEO Fran Hagerty.
The 2011 legislature cut about $73.6 million — two-thirds of funding — from family planning for the current biennium shuttering more than 100 clinics and putting more than 120,000 Texans in search of new providers.
"Texas has been pretty clear on where it stands with giving tax dollars to abortion providers and their affiliates. this is clearly another attempt by the Obama Administration to circumvent that will of Texans," said Gov. Perry spokeswoman Lucy Nashed. "It's disappointing that the administration would put their political agenda ahead of the preservation of human life and ahead of Texas taxpayers and lawmakers."
Title X grant funds are used for birth control and preventative health services, but may not be used in programs where abortion is a method of family planning.


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The decision of the West Virginia Board of Education to fire State Superintendent of Schools Jorea Marple took many by surprise Thursday and could mean changes for Randolph County Schools. The firing led to two state board members announcing their resignations and the possibility of Randolph Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Phares being hired to fill the vacancy left by Marple.
The board met a second time Thursday and appointed Deputy Superintendent Charles Heinlein to replace Marple pending a Nov. 21 meeting to choose a long-term hire. Board President Wade Linger announced that he wants Phares for the job.
"(Judging) from the press release from the board, they are going to nominate me," Phares told The Inter-Mountain Thursday evening. "If I am approved, I will take the position."
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Phares said he would meet with his staff in Elkins at 10 a.m. this morning.
Phares spoke by phone from Charleston, where he was attending the state Exemplary Schools Banquet, where Pickens School and the Randolph County Technical Center were honored.
Linger is from Marion County, where Phares formerly was the superintendent of schools.
"He did a great job in Marion County when he was there and now he's doing a great job in Randolph County," Linger told The Charleston Gazette Thursday. Linger said in a prepared statement that the board believes the state's public school system needs new direction.
"Dr. Marple's concern for and commitment to West Virginia's schoolchildren is well known. She has served them with distinction, and we appreciate her public service. However, the West Virginia Board of Education believes this is a time for a change in direction. As such, we think it is important for new leadership," Linger said.
Marple said in a telephone interview that she was surprised by the decision.
"I had received only words of encouragement," she said.
She said she had tried as superintendent to identify issues, including ways to fund schools.
"My heart, my soul and my being are with teachers and children and I hope to continue to be an advocate for meeting the needs of the children," she said.
House Education Chair Mary Poling said she was shocked at word of Marple's firing. The Barbour County Democrat credited Marple for addressing curriculum standards and overseeing a new way to measure student performance while responding to the governor's call to trim the state budget.
"I think she was doing a good job," said Poling, a retired educator. "I found no problems with her work... I would like to know why they did that, and know of no reason why they would."
Marple's firing comes as pressure mounts on the Legislature and other officials to act on a recent audit of West Virginia's public schools. Commissioned by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, the wide-ranging review describes a low-performing education system rigidly controlled by a state-level bureaucracy and a thick stack of policy-directing laws.
"The kids, the teachers and service personnel across the state will feel the effects at a time when we can ill afford it," said Dale Lee, president of the West Virginia Education Association.
The American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia and the state's School Service Personnel Association said that board members had told them in recent months of a rift over the audit between the department and some board members.
"Based upon these conversations with state board members, we have no evidence that Dr. Marple's dismissal was politically motivated, but rather (was) based upon philosophical differences," the groups said in a joint statement.
Leaders of the two groups, which together represent about 16,000 people in the school system, said they were also surprised by the abruptness of the firing and troubled that it happened without any public discussion.
"I'm certainly dismayed by the manner in which they have done this," AFT-WV President Judy Hale told The Associated Press, adding that the firing and the two resignations leave a leadership void with no indication of how it will be filled.
Lee's group represents both teachers and administrators. He also was surprised by the firing of Marple, whom he called a strong advocate for students, teachers and service professionals. He also said he was appalled by the manner in which the board handled her firing, without warning.
"Dr. Marple has done a great job in her short tenure as superintendent," Lee said. "It was completely out of the blue to me. Dr. Marple is widely respected, not only by her peers but by education employees around the state."
Marple had served as the state's schools chief since March 1, 2011, and previously served as deputy superintendent. Her husband is Attorney General Darrell McGraw, who lost a bid for a sixth term in the Nov. 6 general election.
Phares was hired by the Randolph County Board of Education in 2009.
Phares took over the school system when it was under scrutiny from the West Virginia Department of Education and the Office of Education Performance Audit. An OPEA audit outlined several deficiencies in the school system that could have led to a take over of the local school system by the state. Phares helped lead the school system through the turmoil, and full accreditation was eventually given to the local school system.
Phares also helped to spearhead the excess levy that was passed by voters in 2010. The levy was the first to pass in Randolph County since 1989.
Prior to Randolph County, Phares served as superintendent in Marion County from 2003 to 2009 and prior to that was the superintendent in Pocahontas County from 1998 to 2003. In 2007, Phares was named West Virginia Superintendent of the Year and in 2008 he was one of four finalists for National Superintendent of the Year.
In 2010, the Randolph County Board of Education signed Phares to a four-year contract.


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I'd bet Husky is out for this one. Most of the tweets I've seen make it seem that Lashoff might start, after Husky got rocked in the St. Louis game.
Has anyone else been really impressed with Lashoff this season? Aside from a few mistakes, he's been pretty solid on both ends of the ice.


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Dinosaur Train embraces and celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have with both dinosaurs and trains, while encouraging basic scientific thinking skills as the audience learns about life science, natural history, and paleontology. Each half-hour episode features Buddy, an preschool-age Tyrannosaurus Rex, and includes two 11-minute animated stories along with brief live-action segments hosted by renowned paleontologist Dr. Scott Sampson. Young viewers can join Buddy and his adoptive Pteranodon family on a whimsical voyage through prehistoric jungles, swamps, volcanoes, and oceans.
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Watch at the Dinosaur Train website.
Meet the characters of Dinosaur Train (pdf)
Play fun games with your friends from Dinosaur Train!
This visual/audio glossary of dinosaurs is modeled after a kid's "sound book" with pressable sound effects. It teaches the correct pronunciation of each dinosaur's name, what it ate, what time period it lived in, how big it is, and several interesting facts about each. Kids can print collectible trading cards to share their dinosaur knowledge with friends!
Print out coloring pages of your favorite characters and dinosaurs!
Whether you're a parent, teacher or a caregiver, here are some activities that are fun to do at home, in the classroom, or even in the car. Many of these materials include printable PDF sheets. To access these materials, you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Harnessing their enthusiasm for and curiosity about dinosaurs, Dinosaur Train sparks children's interests in life science and natural history. As children ages 3-6 explore a variety of interesting animals (both past and present), they develop the inquiry skills and core knowledge needed to help them think, talk, and act like paleontologists. Dinosaur Train encourages children to compare the characteristics of ancient animals with those that are alive today.


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Do e-gift cards sent on social media make good holiday gifts? Not always
Over the last couple of decades, gift cards have become the gift of choice for many. It's not hard to see why: They are convenient to give, and recipients often enjoy them more than a gift you'd pick out for them, since it allows them to get what they want.
Gift giving is even easier now, thanks to the fact that it's possible to send e-gift cards through social media. Over the summer I sent an Amazon gift card to my brother-in-law via Facebook. It was a huge hit, since he loves shopping on Amazon, and we keep up with each other through Facebook. It was the perfect way to send him a birthday gift he could use. But Facebook isn't the only social media gift source. Now Twitter has gotten into the act, allowing users to send Starbucks e-gift cards to other Twitter users.
But what do e-gift cards mean for etiquette? Do we run the risk of alienating friends and family by sending gifts through Facebook and Twitter?


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ECB reveals 2013 county fixtures
Click here for all the latest news from the domestic cricket scene, including exclusive interviews, team news, match reports and photo galleries
The ECB today announced the fixtures for the 2013 county season.
The first round of LV= County Championship matches starts on Wednesday 10 April with the last commencing on Tuesday 24 September.
Last season's Division One champions Warwickshire will travel to Abu Dhabi for the traditional season opener against MCC before beginning their title defence at Edgbaston against newly-promoted Derbyshire on Wednesday 10 April.
The Clydesdale Bank 40 begins on Friday 3 May with holders Hampshire taking on Essex at Chelmsford in a floodlit game. The competition format again sees the 18 first-class counties joined by Scotland, the Netherlands and the Unicorns.
The 2013 final takes place on Saturday 21 September at Lord's.
The Friends Life t20 again involves the 18 first-class counties divided into three geographical groups with each team playing every other side in their group home and away. The top two teams in each group plus the two third-placed teams with the best records progress to the quarter-final stage.
The Friends Life t20 begins on Wednesday 26 June with last season's champions Hampshire taking on Surrey at the Ageas Bowl in a floodlit fixture. The group stages run from this date through to Wednesday 31 July ahead of quarter-finals to be held on August 6,7,8.
Next summer's Friends Life t20 Finals Day will be held at Edgbaston - which will host the final of the t20 competition for the fifth time on Saturday 17 August.
Seven international teams are scheduled to play series in the UK next summer with New Zealand, Australia, Australia A, Bangladesh A, Bangladesh U19s, Pakistan U19s, and Australia women all touring.
To view the fixtures, click here.
You can download the 2013 fixtures as an Excel file below:
Fixtures 2013 - (as released November 26) (28 KB) please note this file contains the fixtures as of release date on November 26 2012, not any subsequent updates
Want to know what's happening at your county? Interested in how your rivals are faring? Look no further than ecb.co.uk's county-by-county page


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adj. wierd, strange
adj. wierd, strange
Hey, look Quagmire got his wonky stuck in the window again!
That Quagmire's a wonky kinda guy!
That Quagmire's a wonky kinda guy!
af TornCanvas1 27. september 2008
To be completely wasted, inebriated, shitfaced, blind. Must be said in an Australian twang.
I was getting wonky with me blokes while I was getting a bloody rimmy.
af 33rd Street 8. juli 2005
Fucked up.
That goddamn roller coaster made me feel wonky.
af Anonymous 13. juli 2003
For instance; when you're talking to someone and one of their eyes casually wanders off to the side. Can also be applied to one's sexual orientation, like a gay man married to a woman.
I don't know why Tod continues on with his sharade, he's gay and he has a wonky eye.
af Derringer 28. november 2006
Another name for the male reproductive organ, penis.
Son quit playing with your wonky.
af Timmy Joe Jenkins 14. november 2005
A mans favorite tool. The penis
1.You have to have a big wonky to be a porn star.
2.Son, quit playing with your wonky.
2.Son, quit playing with your wonky.
af Jeffry Josephat 29. november 2005
Boy George is definately more than a bit wonky.
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"…he shall be brought to Aharon the Kohein, or to one of his sons the Kohanim" (13:2)
The Torah discusses a person who is afflicted with the spiritual malady known as "tzora'as". Although it is a spiritual affliction, tzora'as manifests itself physically, in the form of a skin disease[1]. An individual suffering from this disease must be brought before a Kohein to be diagnosed. The Seforno questions why the Kohein is the only person empowered with the ability to proclaim the affected individual either tamei – impure or tahor – pure[2].
In all prior situations in Sefer Vayikra where a Kohein's services were required, the Torah stated that the service shall be performed by either a Kohein or the children of Aharon the Kohein[3]. However, concerning tzora'as, the Torah states that the metzora shall be brought to either Aharon himself or one of his children[4]. Why does the Torah personalize Aharon's involvement in this procedure?
Very often the manner in which a person validates his own standing in life and boosts his self-esteem is by focusing on the failures and shortcomings of others. The Mishna describes Aharon's nature as an "ohev shalom verodeif shalom" – one who loves and pursues harmony[5]. Aharon had the ability to create harmony in relationships where there had previously been enmity[6]. Only a person who is predisposed to focusing on the positive traits of others can have this ability. Seeing the positive in others is what allowed Aharon to present a person's former enemy as an individual worthy of his friendship.
It is this quality of Aharon which makes the Kohein worthy of diagnosing tzora'as. Only a person who searches for the positive in people is qualified to evaluate their flaws. A person whose predisposition is to search out the flaws of others, cannot render an objective judgment.
It is precisely for this reason that the Torah emphasizes Aharon personally. Unlike other services that any Kohein can perform by dint of his ancestral right, the ability to diagnose a metzora stems from his non-judgmental nature, to which all Kohanim are predisposed due to Aharon's perfection of this quality.
1.See Rabbi S.R. Hirsch for definition of Tzora'as
3.See 1:4,7,8,11 etc.
6.Avos D'Rav Nosson
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"…she shall be impure for a seven-day period, as during the days of her menstruant infirmity shall she be impure. On the eighth day, (his foreskin) shall be circumcised" (12:2,3)
Parshas Tazria introduces the laws of impurity related to the birth of a child. After the birth of a male the mother becomes impure and is restricted from engaging in marital relations with her husband for seven days. The Torah compares the defilement associated with childbirth to that of menstruation. The expression used to describe menstruation is "devosa" which Rashi defines as a malady or infirmity[1]. Why does the Torah link these two forms of defilement? Furthermore, why is it necessary to define menstruation as a malady in the portion discussing childbirth?
Immediately following the verse which discusses the seven day defilement period of the mother, the Torah states "On the eighth day his foreskin should be circumcised[2]." The construct of the verses appears to be faulty; the antecedent in the previous verse is the seven days of the mother, whereas the "eighth day" is in reference to the child. Why is circumcision of the child on the eighth day described as an outgrowth of the seven days of impurity of the mother?
The Talmud teaches that the reason why circumcision is delayed until the eighth day is to allow for the parents to resume marital relations, for if circumcision were to be performed earlier, the parents would not be able to fully share in the joy of the occasion[3]. The Baalei Tosfos teach that the source for the celebration surrounding the fulfillment of the mitzva of circumcision is the grand feast that Avraham made for his son Yitzchak[4]. Why is the fulfillment of the mitzva of circumcision a cause for greater celebration than the fulfillment of any other mitzva?
The Talmud relates that prior to the sin of Adam and Chava, conception and childbirth occurred in rapid succession, a phenomenon to which the world will eventually revert[5]. The entire nine month process culminating with the birth of a child is the physical manifestation of the defect which occurred due to Chava's participation in the Original Sin. This process begins with the menstruation cycle[6]. Therefore, both the defilement which occurs by menstruation and the defilement which signifies the culmination of the protracted birth process are inexorably linked.
The Ma'aseh Hashem describes the "garments of skin" which Hashem made for Adam, based upon a passage in the Talmud, as being the foreskin[7]; Adam was born circumcised[8]. Therefore, the foreskin represents the physical manifestation of sin within man. The reason why circumcision, more than any other precept, is a cause for celebration is that it represents man's ability to remove from himself the effects of the Original Sin, to reconnect with his Creator.
Purity is attained when our closeness to Hashem is once again restored. Defilement is the state that occurs when there is a separation from Hashem. It is specifically for this reason that circumcision occurs after the seven day period of defilement. The ability for the parents to resume relations subsequent to the mother becoming pure signifies the transcendence from sin as well.


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Armed robbers order customers to ground in Citrus Heights restaurant
3 men sought by police
Published 9:32 PM PST Feb 01, 2013
Three men, covered in ski masks and armed with guns, held up a Citrus Heights restaurant, police said Friday.
The robbery took place about 8:40 p.m. Thursday at the Star of Siam restaurant, at 6029 Greenback Lane, according to a brief news release from the Citrus Heights Police Department.
The robbers entered the eatery, demanded money from a cashier, ordered customers to the floor, and stole personal items from some of the diners -- including a cellphone and a camera.
They were last seen running toward Greenback, police said.
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After weeks of lopping defenders from their roster, the Buffalo Bills have reached the welcome-back stage.
The Bills have reached an agreement with veteran Bryan Scott, who would have become an unrestricted free agent next Tuesday.
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"Dedicated to make the city of Buffalo proud and give them something great to cheer for," Scott tweeted.
The Bills had not confirmed the Scott signing as of Wednesday night, but they did announce they'd exercised their exclusive-rights qualifying offer to tight end Dorin Dickerson.
As a player with fewer than three accrued NFL seasons, Dickerson must accept the offer or not play in the NFL.
In 11 games for the Bills last year, Dickerson had nine catches for 117 yards and one end-around run for minus-8 yards. He lost one fumble on his 10 touches.
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Veteran defensive ends Chris Kelsay and Shawne Merriman announced their retirements.
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I am not usually one to make outfits for my girls for themed holidays, but I had a Lamour honey bun laying around, and thought it would make a cute top for my little girl.
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I am not usually one to make outfits for my girls for themed holidays, but I had a Lamour honey bun laying around, and thought it would make a cute top for my little girl.
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- diane said... #
Stopping by from confessions of a fabric addict. I love your projects! What a cute shirt for a cute little girl..a great idea. And I love the bag also. Beautiful fabric.
- February 3, 2012 at 10:07 AM
- Sheila said... #
Weren't you clever to think of the little top for your sweet little girl , she looks adorable in it . The bag is just sweet as well :-)
- February 3, 2012 at 10:22 AM
- Alisa said... #
Great work, Rebecca!
I'm not a valentines fanatic at all, but this top is cute. And it really fits the theme of my blog, Making more with less!~ :-)
- February 3, 2012 at 10:26 AM
- **nicke... said... #
that is adorable and she looks so happy in it too! fun!
- February 3, 2012 at 10:45 AM
- Heather said... #
What a little doll! That is just adorable. Great job, Mom! :o)
- February 3, 2012 at 10:51 AM
- Heidi Staples said... #
Visiting through Crazy Mom Quilts -- I follow you through email too. Love the top -- my girls would go nuts over that. The tote is darling...such a great size. Beautiful work!
- February 3, 2012 at 10:56 AM
- Tania Grim said... #
aww what a sweetheart she is . I love it. The nice thing about love day is the clothes can be worn all year and it wouldn't look as funny as a halloween costume.
- February 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM
- If Toys Could Talk said... #
What a cute little top - and your little girl is ADORABLE! I like that you repurposed her old shirts for it.
- February 3, 2012 at 11:22 AM
- AnnieK said... #
Precious! Such a clever way to get a little more wear out of clothing. Kiddos sprout out of things so quickly, don't they?
- February 3, 2012 at 12:21 PM
- Katy Cameron said... #
Aww, she looks so cute in that top, and so happy with it!
- February 3, 2012 at 3:27 PM
- Pam said... #
What a lovely, little dress that can be worn for any occasion! The bags look great, too!
- February 3, 2012 at 4:22 PM
- Carolyn J. said... #
Cute dress and cuter model!!!
- February 3, 2012 at 4:40 PM
- Michelle (LemonadeGal) said... #
Seriously, could she be any cuter? She lo0oks so happy to model for you! The dress is great, too. :) I never thought of using outgrown shirts. Thanks for the inspiration!!
- February 3, 2012 at 4:53 PM
- Dayna said... #
That photo of your daughter in her new dress is just oozing cuteness! I love it! What a fun idea.
- February 3, 2012 at 5:19 PM
- KatieQ said... #
The dress is adorable. Of course when you're that cute, you could look beautiful wearing a paper bag.
- February 3, 2012 at 5:36 PM
- Michelle said... #
Your daughter is adorable! And her new top inspired. She looks so pleased with it.
- February 3, 2012 at 6:08 PM
- Sarah Craig said... #
What a beautiful dress for a sweet little princess! Whoop whoop for coming up with this great design!!
- February 3, 2012 at 7:05 PM
- Sonia said... #
Cute! You did an awesome job. :)
- February 3, 2012 at 8:02 PM
- beth said... #
what a cute little dress!
- February 3, 2012 at 8:48 PM
Love the top for Alyssa! It is so cute. I know what you could do with the left over fabric....your cute niece would look so sweet in a matching top :) Just a thought :) Take care and keep coming up with great ideas.
- February 3, 2012 at 9:14 PM
- Mary said... #
That is super cute! I love it. Seems like Aunt Sue may have an idea for your left overs but I was going to suggest a bag for carrying Valentines in. They still do them for schools don't they? She could use it for 3 or 4 years and you would have the memory.
- February 4, 2012 at 8:43 AM
- Fabrics N Quilts said... #
What a great top, and adorable model!
Whoop Whoop!
- February 4, 2012 at 11:26 AM
- Carla said... #
How adorable and I love her smile!
- February 4, 2012 at 4:43 PM
- Elizabeth said... #
That little top is SO cute! Love that fabric line!
And your bag is really cute!
xo -E
- February 4, 2012 at 8:58 PM
- Ric Rac and Polka Dots said... #
I'm your newest follower. I linked over from Pleasant Home, I saw that you won a giveaway. Congratulations!
I think the top you made your daughter is so adorable. The little tote is so sweet too! You are a very clever lady. So nice to meet you!
- February 5, 2012 at 8:45 AM
- Sue said... #
That top is so sweet & so it your little girl!
- February 9, 2012 at 9:55 PM
- notes of sincerity said... #
Oh how cute!!! :o)
- February 10, 2012 at 2:20 PM
- Melissa @ Sew BitterSweet Designs said... #
Your top is adorable - but I'm not sure it has anything on the cuteness of your model! Thank you for linking up - Good luck!
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Diwali in 2015 will start on Wednesday, the 11th of November and will continue for 5 days until Sunday, the 15th of November.
Here's a good description of Diwali written by the Boston Globe's Big Picture in 2009 (though Diwali in 2010 will start on Friday, the 5th of November and will continue for 5 days until Tuesday, the 9th of November):
"October 17th marked the celebration of Diwali among Hindus and other groups around the world. Diwali is also known as the "Festival of Lights" (the name translates as "row of lamps" in Sanskrit). The festival marks the homecoming of Hindu God Rama to Ayodhya after a 14-year exile in the forest following his victory over Ravana, and signifies the victory of good over evil, of light over darkness. Celebrants observe Diwali with fireworks, colorful lanterns, lamps, garlands, sweet treats and worship. Collected here are a handful of photographs of Diwali this year."
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Diwali 2009 is a series of photos from The Big Picture.
India's Festival of Lights is a slideshow from The Wall Street Journal.
Diwali, The Pan-Indian Festival of Lights is a slideshow from TIME Magazine.
The CBBC Newsround has a short explanation of Diwali, and another description written by a child about what he actually does during its five days.
ESL Holiday Lessons has some nice resources on Diwali.
Judie Haynes has a good page for ELL's comparing different light festivals that take place around the world, including Diwali.
Here's an interactive on Diwali.
The British Council has a "talking story" on Diwali.
The BBC has an audio slideshow on "Navratri, the Hindu festival of dance, which leads up to Diwali."
Here's a nice infographic with Diwali facts.
The White House has a video of President Obama observing Diwali last year.
CNN has a video of President Obama celebrating Diwali with students in India, and The Hindu has a great picture of the same event. The Daily Mail Online also has pictures.
Hindus observe 'festival of lights' is a photo gallery from The Sacramento Bee.
If you need any additional resources, Michelle Henry has a wealth of accessible materials at her incredible website.
Diwali: The Festival of Lights is a photo gallery from The Atlantic.
Diwali 2012, the festival of lights is a photo gallery from The Sacramento Bee.
Diwali 2012: Festival of Lights is a photo gallery from The Boston Globe.
Festivals of Light Around the World is from Judie Haynes.
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THOMPSONTOWN - Arlene L. Miller, 85, of Thompsontown, (Greenwood Township), died on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at her home.
Born on Aug. 15, 1927, in Fayette Township, Juniata County, she was a daughter of the late William and Emma (Snyder) Coldren. On Feb. 3, 1944, she married her surviving husband, Donald R. Miller, with whom she spent more than 68 years of marriage.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by: her children, Robert Miller and his wife, Carol, of Thompsontown, Patricia Davidson and her husband, Jeffery, of Henderson, Nev., Herbert Miller and his wife, Sue Ann, of Grantville, Linda Engle and her husband, Ralph, of Millerstown, and Gerald Miller and his wife, Leslie, of McAlisterville; two sisters, LaRue Barton, of Mifflintown, and Shirley Haubert, of Mount Pleasant Mills; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
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Arlene was a homemaker most of her married life. She loved gardening and cooking wonderful meals for the family with whom she cherished spending time.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at the Richfield United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Vernon Shenberger officiating. Interment will be in the Richfield Union Cemetery.
A viewing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 111 Westfall St., McAlisterville, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service, Wednesday, at the church.
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SYCAMORE - Standing on the field in Sycamore for the last time as a head coach, Upper Sandusky's Jake Moyer was reminded of the first time he was there.
"I played in the very first game on this field, when it was established in 1964," said Moyer, a Mohawk graduate who went on to coach the Warriors and is stepping away from the Rams after this season. "I was a sophomore, and I got my brains beat in for a half, and that was it for me for the year."
Rams' quarterback Tylor Pritchard made sure his coach's last game here went a little better for him.
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Pritchard dominated the Warriors, throwing for three touchdowns and running for three more, piling up 292 total yards in the Rams' 48-19 win.
"We like to win this game for coach Moyer," Pritchard said. "After the game, I told him that we had his back; before the game I told him that we had his back. You know after the game - just by the tone of his voice - that he's happy that we won that game."
For his part, Moyer called the experience "bittersweet."
The Rams 3-0 record certainly isn't.
Despite the lopsided final score, the contest looked like a close one in the first half. Mohawk stopped Pritchard on a fourth and short near midfield on the Rams' first drive, then went right to work establishing its run game. The Warriors alternated between backs Gunnar Johnson and Eric Maskey, going 52 yards in seven running plays. Maskey polished off the possession with a 4-yard touchdown jaunt, and Mohawk led 7-0.
The Rams needed all of five plays to respond. Facing a first down from his own 43, Pritchard screened a pass in the right flat to Donald Barth, who took off down the sideline for a score. The Rams didn't convert the extra point, but took the lead for good late in the first quarter when Pritchard hit Alex Kenner down the middle for a 36-yard TD.
A two-point run by Pritchard followed, and the Rams had a 14-7 lead.
Mohawk answered that score with another Maskey score - a 2-yard run with about seven minutes left in the half, but a missed extra point allowed Upper Sandusky to retain a 14-13 lead.
Then, Pritchard really took over.
Starting from his own 25, the quarterback led the Rams on a nine-play drive, one in which he carried the ball five times for 68 yards. His 4-yard TD put the Rams up 21-13 with 4:55 left in the half.
"We were running a read play where me and Will [Adelsperger], I read the end and I give it to him or I take it. He was going with Will, and it just gave me the opportunity to keep running the ball. We were getting blocks down the field, and that's what it's all about."
Mohawk's Grant Gucker was then intercepted by Kolin Holloway just before the half, then Mohawk fumbled away the ball on its first two possessions of the second half, both of which Pritchard turned into rushing touchdowns. The Warriors didn't score again until late in the fourth quarter, by which time the Rams had added two more touchdowns: Pritchard and his backup, Seth Frey, each hit Ross Dible on passes to the end zone.
Mohawk's running backs put up some big numbers, with Maskey rushing for 123 yards and three touchdowns, and Johnson running for 114 yards. But the offense stalled in the second half. Moyer credited defensive adjustments. Mohawk coach Eric Baker blamed turnovers. The Warriors had four on the day, including one more interception thrown by Gucker and hauled in by the Rams' Cory Miller.
"They didn't do anything we didn't expect," Baker said. "The big thing was, we put the ball on the deck and we threw picks. That was a momentum killer."
The Warriors dropped to 0-3.
While Pritchard had the biggest day for the Rams, Adelsperger had a big game as well, with 102 yards on the ground.


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"We're very pleased with our celebrity lineup," said John Rosenberger of the Apple Blossom Festival. "And there may be a few more surprise announcements this week. Stay tuned."
Rosenberger said the festival has had a lot of response to the announcement that 2011 American Idol winner Scotty McCreery will be the grand marshal, and that NASCAR's Bill Elliott will be the sports marshal.
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Elliott, who won 44 career NASCAR Sprint Cup races, will appear at the May 4 Wells Fargo Sports Breakfast.
Jeff and Jessica from "Duck Dynasty" are the firefighters' marshals. Dr. Lori of Discovery Channel's "Auction Kings" will be at Weekend in the Park May 4-5 at Jim Barnet Park off Pleasant Valley Road and Millwood Avenue.
Dr. Lori plans an Antiques Appraisal Comedy show. Attendees are encouraged to bring antiques to be appraised as part of the event. The show is unscripted. Her program will begin at noon on May 5. Interested parties are asked to register early with their treasures.
Vietnam War hero Eugene B. "Red" McDaniel, Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired), will serve as the featured speaker at the Festival Prayer Brunch. Rosenberger said it has already sold out, and has consistently since 2000.
McDaniel was shot down in 1967 over North Vietnam while flying his A-6 Intruder. He was listed as missing in action until 1970, when the Hanoi government acknowledged he was a POW. He was released in 1963. He wrote "Scars and Stripes," telling about his years in a communist prison. He was awarded the navy Cross, two Silver Stars, Distinguished Flying Cross, three Bronze Stars with Combat "V," two Purple Hearts and the Legion of Merit with Combat "V."
"Events are selling in advance faster than the last few years," Rosenberger said. "The Disco Dance, golf tournament, and prayer breakfast are all sold out. We had not sold tickets as quickly since the economy went down in 2009 and had not put up the full parade seating set-up since. But we're adding some of it back this year."
An "American Idol" 2011 winner, Scotty McCreery, 20, won New Artist of the Year at the 2011 American Country Awards and 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards. He won USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year in 2012 at the CMT Music Awards.
A granddaughter of television legend Michael Landon will be Queen Shenandoah LXXXVI. She is one of several Landon family members who have participated in Apple Blossom.
In 1980, Landon's daughter Leslie Ann served as Queen Shenandoah LIII. Family members came east to witness her reign. Coming to Winchester to celebrate the apple blossoms and spring has become a bit of a tradition for the Landon family. Leslie Ann Landon Matthews' sister Shawna Leigh Landon was Queen Shenandoah LXIX in 1996. In 2009, Ashley Taylor Landon, daughter of Michael Landon, Jr. served as Queen Shenandoah LXXXII.
Now, Matthews' daughter, Rachel Lynn Matthews will serve as Queen.
For the Grand Feature Parade, Rosenberger said the Clydesdales are back. The Redskins Marching Band and West Virginia Alumni Cheerleaders will march. A special parade segment is the Salute to the Troops with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, U.S. Air Force Drill Team, and 29th Infantry Division.
The D.C. Fire Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums will be in Friday's Firefighters Parade.
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Genetic diversity enables crops to maintain productivity through time, and to adapt to the challenges of emerging and evolving diseases and pests, environmental deterioration, expanding human populations, scarce and expensive inputs, and rapidly changing agricultural conditions.
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Researchers and plant breeders turn to genebanks for sources of resistance to diseases and pests, tolerance to environmental extremes, materials for key experiments, or for new valuable products. The USDA's National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS) of 20 genebanks, some now more than 100 years old, comprises one of the largest and most diverse genebank systems in the world, safeguarding more than ½ million living samples from more than 14,000 different plant species.
The U. S.'s vibrant crop genebanks are more relevant today than ever before, playing key roles in national and global agricultural progress. Scientific interest in these genetic materials has increased tangibly during the last five years, with the NPGS distributing more than 1 million plant samples to researchers and breeders world-wide. These materials are keys for continued progress in crop genetics and breeding which underpins current and future food security.
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Mark Everett's news was greeted with silence. Dozens of pairs of eyes looked in his direction as the Williamson head coach laid out the pros and cons of the Warriors opting out of the District 4 Duals tournament.
As he made his points, Everett could see his wrestlers were on board. Williamson was set to be the No. 2 seed in the District 4 Duals, but instead it opted out of the tournament because the flu and injuries have taken their toll on the Northern Tier League champions.
"I had a meeting with the kids and the staff and we just figured it was the best thing for us to heal before the sectional tournament," Everett said Sunday night. "It's a very tough decision to drop out, but it's one we think was the smart move for our team. It's not one we really wanted to do. This was our goal all year. We're just beat up."
Williamson was one of two teams to opt out of the tournament, joining Bucktail, which opted out after an 8-6 season. The Bucks would have been the 13th seed. The two teams opting out put the tournament field at an even 16 teams, meaning no pigtail matches will be wrestled tonight. The eight first-round matches will be wrestled Wednesday night at the sites of the higher seeds at 7 p.m. The quarterfinals, semifinals and finals will be wrestled Saturday at Milton High School beginning at 11 a.m.
Jersey Shore faces Shikellamy in the Class AAA championship Saturday at Milton at 1:30 p.m.
Williamson has just one more competition before the sectional tournaments on Feb. 16, a dual-meet against Wellsboro. Everett said making sure his team is healthy for the potentially four-week individual postseason run trumped the potential gains from competing in this week's District 4 Duals tournament, and potentially next week's PIAA Duals tournament.
"Flu wise, it's a lot worse this year than other years. It's hit everybody hard," Everett said. "Once one kid gets it, everyone runs through it. On top of that we have some key injuries to key guys."
Sophomore Billy Barnes finished off a major decision victory against Canton on Thursday for Williamson and immediately sat behind the Williamson bench with two bags of ice on his left thigh. Warriors returning state qualifier Tyrus Hamblin has missed several dual meets for Williamson since the turn of the new year.
Williamson opting out of the tournament had a major impact on the seedings and the brackets. Prior to opting out, Central Columbia, the top seed, was set to potentially meet Benton in the quarterfinals first thing Saturday morning. The prohibitive favorites as the top two teams in the field, Benton and Central Columbia's dual-meet was decided by just five points some two weeks ago.
With Williamson opting out, Benton was bumped to the seventh seed from eight and is now on the opposite side of the bracket. Warrior Run (14-3) moves into the No. 2 seed and hosts North Penn (9-9) on Wednesday. Montgomery is the third seed at 13-3 and hosts No. 14 South Williamsport (9-8) also on Wednesday. Other local teams in the tournament include Lewisburg (fourth seed), Montoursville (ninth seed), Muncy (11th seed), Hughesville (12th seed) and Sullivan County (16th seed).
"It's a tough decision. I know it changed a lot of seeds," Everett said. "I'm sure it made some people mad and it made some others really happy. But I can't worry about that, I have to worry about my team. I know it made a huge difference for everyone else, but this is what's best for us."
Part of the concern for Everett was getting into the heat of the moment when the adrenaline is flowing during the tournament, knowing his kids who probably shouldn't be wrestling would end up wanting to wrestle when a match got to crunch time. Everett said he was also concerned he and the coaching staff would give into that temptation and allow the wrestlers to take the mat.
"We wanted to get in there and see just how well we could do with the competition and if we could get further down the road," Everett said. "It's one of those things, we just couldn't do it with what we have. It's tempting for the coaches and it's tempting for the kids to want to wrestle. Now we can get ready for the individual part of the year. The team thing is great, but I think it's best for our team."
For the first time, three teams from the District 4 Class AA tournament will make the state tournament this year. The top two teams advance directly to Hershey for the PIAA Duals tournament. The team who finishes third - in a matchup of the two semifinal-losing teams - will wrestle a PIAA pigtail match against the District 11 runner-up on Monday, Feb. 4 at Whitehall High School at 6 p.m.
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