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Writer's Notebook
Writing Fix's Writer's Notebook page
This year, my students will have a writing binder that houses their Writer's Notebook, and all Writer's Workshop handouts. I'm hoping this will be their reference guide to all things writing related. Feel free to use any resources that will work for you!
Binder Set-Up:
I'm using a black 1" binder for each student. Inside will be 8 tabs, with the following labels:
Word Choice
Sentence Fluency
I figure everything we do to improve our writing will fit into one of the traits, and miscellaneous handouts can go behind 'Workshops'. On the front of each tab sheet, I'm gluing the rubric that goes with that trait. I will be using this rubric to grade any of their writing regarding that trait-it could be a science report and I'm grading for organization. I ordered stamps from Vista Print with a 5 point rubric on them for each trait, so I can just stamp papers, circle the number and the students/parents can refer to the rubric for the meaning.
I will be putting a copy of the rubrics (copied front to back) in each students' communication binder. Parents can reference it when papers are sent home with the rubric stamp.
The binders will also have a plastic folder in the back that I found at the Dollar Store. It is clear with black polka dots. One side will hold their writing notebook (a composition book they will gather ideas in), and the other side will hold their final draft as they work on it (so they don't have to punch holes in it).
Once I've made the binders, written 'Writing Binder' on the front, put numbers on the spine, put the tabs with rubrics in and placed the folder in the back, they will be given to the students, empty. I do not want to give them resources they do not know how to use yet. They will receive hand-outs in our writer's workshops to place in the binder, and that will fill it up quite quickly. Then they will be familiar with information and know how to incorporate it into their writing. I will post the hand-outs below as we add them.
In the front, I will add a sheet to keep track of writing conferences, and behind it (before the first tab) is where students will keep their draft writing.
So, to summarize:
Writing Conference Sheet
Voice tab with rubric
Word Choice tab with rubric
Ideas tab with rubric
Organization tab with rubric
Sentence Fluency tab with rubric
Conventions tab with rubric
Plastic folder for notebook and final drafts


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Dunn Named Administrator of the Year 2012
Enterprise, AL – Enterprise State Community College Director of Adult Education, Terri Dunn, was named the Alabama Community College Administrator of the Year during the 2012 Chancellor's Awards Ceremony.
Dunn is the Director of Adult Education and has served for the past eight years. Her career includes public accounting, adjunct teaching, Director of the Coffee, Geneva, Covington School-to-Career Program at LBW Community College (LBWCC); six years combined experience coordinating summer youth college programs at LBWCC and ESCC; four years coordinating community service courses at ESCC; and 9 years in Adult Education.
"I am extremely honored to have been named the 2012 Administrator of the Year for the Alabama Community College System. It's quite overwhelming when there are so many other colleagues who are equally, if not more, deserving of this award. I'm so proud of the great work we do at ESCC and especially through the Adult Education Program," said Dunn. "I've had great mentors over the years and am blessed to work with an excellent staff of adult educators both locally and state-wide. It's always great to be recognized for your work but it's even more special when the recognition comes from your staff and peers."
"I am extremely proud that Ms. Dunn was selected as Administrator of the Year, although it was no surprise to those that work with her. She does an exceptional job with the College's Adult Education program. I commend her for this remarkable accomplishment. Ms. Dunn's achievement is a testament to the outstanding employees at the College," said ESCC President Dr. Nancy W. Chandler.
The Chancellor's Awards began 25 years ago as a way to reward and encourage those who have exemplified outstanding performance, creativity, and dedicated service to their college.
Dunn has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Masters in Business Administration in Accounting from Troy University. She has completed all but dissertation (ABD) in the Educational Leadership, Policy, and Law doctoral program at Alabama State University.
Dunn has received prior recognition for Exemplary Program of the Year, Outstanding Contributions to Adult Education, and the Workforce Initiative award. She is a member of the 2011-2012 Alabama Community College Leadership Academy.
The mission of the ACCS Adult Education (AE) Division is to assist Alabamians in achieving the basic skills and the credentials they need to be productive workers, family members, and citizens. The Adult Education Program provides free basic skills instruction in reading, writing, math, English language competency, and GED Test preparation.

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Rubber grips on 66-5 need advice
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December 11, 2010, 05:49 AM
Hey! guys, I have a set of rosewood grips on the way to replace the factory rubber on my s&w 66-5. What is the best way to remove the rubber grips without hurting them.
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December 11, 2010, 07:03 AM
What type of grips are they? Uncle Mike's, Hogue? Pachmyer?
December 11, 2010, 07:11 AM
These are the S&W factory grips and there are no screws anywhere. Do they just pry off?
December 11, 2010, 07:18 AM
Look at the bottom for a screw, I bet they are Hogues.
December 11, 2010, 07:20 AM
Sorry, no screw on the bottom.
December 11, 2010, 07:27 AM
I had those grips on my 66 but don't remember where the screw is. They were the worst grips I ever used. Shooting .38 Spl hurt my hand.
December 11, 2010, 09:59 AM
This might help, Hogue Bantam's do not have a grip screw IIRC.
December 11, 2010, 01:14 PM
Did you get 'em off gbball98?
December 11, 2010, 04:31 PM
Yes, I got them off a few minutes ago using the link that BCCL provided. Thanks everyone for the help.
December 11, 2010, 04:52 PM
Interesting!! The 66-5 that I traded away last weekend had Uncle Mikes on it. They were the original grips when it was sold new. I just couldn't warm to the gun, it was perfect in every way, had everything that could be asked for, 3", RB, good sights, functioned flawlessly but I never learned to like it. My 65-1 is a lot easier for me to like.
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MoVida bar de Tapas is probably one of Melbourne's most famous Spanish tapas restaurants, without good reason too. It's not only a famous restaurant, but also located on a very famous laneway in Melbourne, Hosier Lane. Now I'm not sure which became famous first, the cobble stone graffiti laneway or the restaurant. Either way, both the laneway and the restaurant are definitely worth a visit for anyone in Melbourne for the first time.
I first heard of MoVida from friends who absolutely love the food and I didn't get a chance to visit when I went to Melbourne the first time round several years ago. Back in October this year when I paid Melbourne a second visit, it was a must-eat place and my friends and I managed to get a table on our first night in Melbourne city. It was a very crowded and dimly lit restaurant and the funky music wasn't overly loud, which didn't make having conversations too difficult.
They had a fairly extensive drinks menu but we were certainly more interested in the food! Naturally, tapas food is all about sharing. We ordered a mix of bite-sized tapa (snack) dishes as well as Raciones (portion). We were glad that all the names of the dishes had an English explaination to it. After coming to terms with all the rather difficult to pronouce words, we made our selection of dishes with the waitress.
As always, after we made our orders, we were presented with some bread & olive oil for the table. It was fresh and warm, great to start off a chilly night in Melbourne.
The first dish of the night was Croqueta – Morcilla Croqueta with Apple ($3.50 each). It was basically black pudding croquettes on a dash of apple puree. Crunchy on the outside & soft on the inside. We didn't really realise it was black pudding until after we had a bite and I was quite oblivious to what black pudding was until it was explained to me after. Definitely a dish to try.
Next up was another tapa dish, Caballa Ahumado - House Cold Smoked Spanish Mackerel with Pine Nut Gazpacho Sorbet ($6.00). This was definitely one of my favourites of the night. It was an intricate dish and with some drama to it. When the lids were lifted, smoke was pouring out of the bowl making it all the more interesting. I have never tried cold smoked mackerel before so it was certainly very interesting, especially with sorbet.
Bistec Tartar De Wagyu - Spicy Steak Tartare of Raw, Grass-fed Wagyu Beef ($18.50) is probably their signature dish. People (or at least people I know) seem to raved about and it's the dish that people seem to love to come back to. I have never really been a fan of steak tartare but my friends were very insistent on how amazing it is so naturally I tried it and they weren't wrong, it's definitely an excellent dish, full of flavour. Putting the crunchy biscuit/bread together with the tartare was just a great combination. I can see why people come back and re-order this dish.
You can't really go pass ordering a paella in a Spanish restaurant, so we decided to check out the Paella De Marisco - Fresh Seafood Rice ($28.50). It wasn't my most memorable dish but it was nice nonetheless.
By this point of the night we were pretty close to being full and we had a major dish coming up. The Cordero Al Chilidron - slow cooked Flinders Island lamb neck in Paprika & Fino Sauce ($18.50). The meat was soft & tender, falling off the bone. Combined with the sauce it was a delicious dish.
The last savoury dish of the night was a heavy serving of vegie :) Esparragos Con Salsa Romesco - Baked asparagus with Romesco Sauce ($13.50). Tastiest asparagus I've had.
Despite our fullness, we couldn't at least order a dessert to share. Flan Con Pestiños - Crème Caramel served with Spicy Sherry Pastries($12). While I've never really been a sweets kind of person, it was a nice way to finish the night.
I wouldn't hesitate to come back to MoVida the next time I'm in Melbourne or perhaps try one of it's many branches in Melbourne. It was a great night night with friends and given how busy the place gets I'd definitely recommend booking ahead of time.


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I have many fond memories from growing up on a dairy farm.
One that made a big impression on my life was when we sat down at the table for a meal, the children's plates were filled first. My parents always insisted that the little ones come first - no matter what the situation.
Now, to be truthful, this practice wasn't so firm when my sister, brothers and I were growing up, but certainly was cast in stone by the time the grandkids came along. Now, as a mother of three, grandmother of six grands and two greats, my husband and I have tried to instill that concept in our own children. As is the case with many families today, our youngest son, his two small children and their mother lived with us until they could get on their feet financially and get their own home.
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Mary Dunkleberger, seen sitting with her two grandchildren, Jimmy and Anna, is the recipient of a YMCA scholarship to help pay monthly daycare
costs at the organization. The scholarship is with funding made possible with the help of the Lycoming County United Way.
About this time last year, my husband and I were looking forward to our retirement years. He is disabled and I had just taken early retirement so that we could spend time together doing the things we enjoy but were unable to do while we were raising our family and both working full time: camping, yard-saling, maybe even some serious traveling.
It seems that every family has a life-changing year - for us it was 2009.
Most of these changes were not positive ones. Our son became physically unable to care for or support his children, but they and their mother still lived with us. In September, we all believed that it was time their mother make an attempt to live on her own with the children, but after two weeks it became apparent that this would not work out.
In October, it became necessary that my husband and I take immediate custody of our two youngest grandchildren, Adreanna "Anna" and Jimmy, who are now 2 and 4 years old.
At the time, both children had been enrolled full-time in the YMCA daycare program and were doing well.
In August of last year, Anna was promoted to a preschool classroom and was adjusting quite well. However, it seemed like the trauma of the whole situation affected her to the point that she became very emotional and insecure at daycare.
Because we didn't see any of this behavior at home, I was surprised when the staff informed me of Anna's fears. Her insecurities were so severe at times that her teachers were almost in tears.
After working very closely with Anna's teachers to provide Anna with a safe, secure, loving environment at school as well as at home, she has blossomed into a very intelligent, happy, loving little girl.
She is excited about learning her alphabet, numbers and colors, but also is very fascinated about the world around her. We are so thankful that Anna was enrolled at the YMCA daycare and will be forever grateful to those very special teachers who so lovingly helped us restore Anna to her full potential.
Jimmy - now he's just a little guy who is so fascinated with the world around him that he can't run from one thing to the other fast enough.
In his classroom when he is on his "journey" from toy A to toy B, he's been known to skid to a stop in front of the mirror, give himself a "hey" and run on. He has a cheery "see-ya" and a wave, or a game of peek-a-boo that will delight even the grumpiest mood.
When he wakes up at his usual 5 a.m. (this grandmother still hasn't gotten used to waking up very happy) his face lights up with a giggle and his little body just wiggling when I walk in. At that point, my day usually is off to a good start.
Now, let's come down to the real world.
How are a 67-year-old disabled great-grandfather and his 64-year-old wife going to be able to physically and financially take care of two very active toddlers?
It seems that the concept of "the little ones come first" didn't start with us. God put the whole scenario I place, I believe, to give these children's parents an opportunity to grow stronger and become the type of parents that these two children deserve.
He has not only provided a home for these two little ones (ours) but has provided for every physical and financial need to ensure that these children are safe, healthy, happy and provided for.
No, my husband and I don't have a big retirement fund to tap into. If it hadn't been for government help and YMCA scholarships for these children, they would not be in the care of family - they would be in the foster care system.
Even though I am a fairly healthy 64-year-old great grandmother, my energy level can in no way keep up with, nurture and teach two children of this age 24-7. If I even tried, I'm afraid my physical health level, not to mention mental and emotional health, would decline very quickly!
Having these scholarships available to support the care for these children for 40 hours a week has enabled me to have 40 hours a week to - literally - act my age. Sometimes it means I need to take a nap to catch up on some lost sleep, or get household chores done, shop and get to other appointments that I can't really handle with the kids in tow.
By the time I pick them up at 5 p.m., I'm refreshed and look forward to the evening with them.
Here are the dollars and cents of daycare: If we were paying full rate for five days, 80 hours total for both children per week, it would cost us $353 per week or $1,430 per month.
(The amount comes down to only $4.40 per hour and when you consider what the YMCA provides for the children - meals, activities, age-appropriate teaching from qualified teachers - parents are getting substantial support for their children while they are working.)
Now back to our situation.
There is no way my husband and I could afford the cost, nor could a large percentage of other parents, but with the scholarships that Anna and Jimmy have been awarded, we only pay $140 per week or $562 per month.
The scholarship program has enabled us to keep these children in quality daycare, as well as allow us to still have time to maintain our slower retiree lifestyle. The funds provided by Lycoming County United Way are being well invested in the lives of the children enrolled at the YMCA daycare.
I fully believe that our community will reap great rewards as these children grow into strong adults. The scholarship program truly is an investment in our future generation. I personally thank you all for supporting the YMCA scholarship program through United Way.
The next question would be, "Are you going to continue to raise these children?"
The answer is no. Their father is preparing to take over his responsibilities with the completion of the fatherhood program through the Salvation Army as well as working a full-time job.
We are looking forward to the day when he is able to make a home for the children and take full responsibility for Anna and Jimmy.
When this chapter of our lives is accomplished, my husband and I may just take a nice, relaxing cruise to see what it's like to have someone take care of us.
Through its annual funds distribution process determined by community volunteers, United Way allocated $50,000 for childcare scholarships at the YMCA this year.
For more information about the River Valley Regional YMCA or its programs, call 323-7134 or visit the website at rvr ymca.org.
For more information on Lycoming County United Way or to support the campaign that funds more than 40 human service programs like these, visit lcuw.org or call 323-9448.


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Orlando police are investigating an armed robbery at a tourist-area hotel.
According to officials, a man, armed with a gun and wearing a Rasta-style cap with dreadlocks, confronted the clerk at the Best Western on Universal Boulevard shortly after 4 a.m. and demanded cash.
Police said the robber made the security guard lay his head down and place his hands on the front desk.
When the desk clerk did not move fast enough, the culprit jumped over the counter, according to a release.
The robber, who was also wearing sunglasses and a bandanna over his face, then ran out of the hotel to a waiting orange and white taxi, police said.
The taxi was last seen heading south on Universal Boulevard toward Sand Lake Road.
Authorities said the robber had a tattoo on his forearm and was wearing gloves the entire time.
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Officials said the hotel's surveillance cameras were offline at the time of the robbery and did not record the incident.
Original information provide was that the robber was armed with a knife.
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Each Monday, SeattleClubhouse takes a look around the Seattle Mariners system to break down the hot and cold players. The goal is to concentrate on prospects and give the readers a better look around the depth in the system.
Over the past month we have touched on a few familiar names with a break down of what they did to stand out from the pack. This week, we are taking a look back at the performances of some top prospects and comparing those to the pre-season expectations for each.
Here is this week's Three Up, Three Down:
Vinnie Catricala - Jackson Generals: .350/.422/.603, 181 H, 100 runs, 48 2B, 4 3B, 25 HR, 106 RBI, 17 SB, 57 BB, 91 SO
Vinnie is quickly becoming a favorite of the site here, and of Mariners fans all over. The right-handed hitting corner outfielder/infielder came into the season owning a career .302 average, but as a 10th round pick in the 2009 draft, he wasn't seen as a top prospect in the organization, much less in minor league baseball as a whole.
After a monster season which has seen him rack up an OPS over 1.000 at two stops while ranking 2nd in the minors in extra base hits, 3rd in the minors in hits and doubles, 4th in average and 8th in RBI, it is very likely that Catricala will crack some Top-100 lists come 2012. The 22-year old has six homers and 11 RBI in his last nine games and now has a higher OPS in the Double-A Southern League (1.061) than he had in the hitter haven that is the California League (.996).
Vinnie has made strides at the plate in his plate discipline (career high 57 walks and 21 fewer strikeouts than 2010) and his power (25 HR, up from 17 a year ago) and has even chipped in with 17 stolen bases this season while starting 30-plus games at three separate positions in 2011. Vinnie Catricala is certainly a prospect that should be on Mariners' fans radars going forward.
Jose Campos - Everett Aquasox: 5-5, 2.32 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, .214 oAVG, 9.4 SO/9, 6.54 SO:BB ratio
Jose was somewhat of a known commodity heading into 2011, though he was usually referred to as Vicente Campos during his two seasons playing in the Venezuelan Summer League. The reports that came out on Campos typically were along the lines of, "big fastball, raw".
While the same can still probably be said, quite a bit of polish has been added to this gem over the last 3 1/2 months.
Although he still uses a mid-90s fastball, Campos has started to refine his secondary offerings and as a result the right-hander had more strikeouts than baserunners in seven of his final nine starts for the AquaSox. He did all of this damage while playing as the youngest representative of Everett, having just turned 19 at the end of July.
Campos ends this season undoubtedly in the Mariners Top-10, and although he is still a few seasons away, his future looks very bright indeed.
Taijuan Walker - Clinton Lumber Kings: 6-5, 2.89 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, .202 oAVG, 10.5 SO/9, 2.90 SO:BB ratio
While Walker was a high draft pick--selected 43rd overall in 2010--the timetable for his "arrival" as a prospect was certainly pushed forward considerably this season. And with just seven pro innings under his belt entering the year, no one could have expected what Taijuan accomplished in 2011.
He fanned 113 hitters while allowing 108 baserunners. He showed very good command of his mid-90s fastball. He pitched down in the zone with his fastball and curve and change, as evidenced by his 1.54 groundout-to-airout ratio on the season. And he was strong at the end of the season before being shut down due to innings.
Oh, and he did it all before his 19th birthday.
In my opinion, and based on what I've heard from others, a spot on the Top-100 prospect list is waiting for him before 2012. Walker is still young, but he has all the makings of a fast mover. Don't be surprised to see him pushed up to Double-A next season--possibly even right out of Spring Training.
Just missed the Top-3: High Desert OF Danny Carroll and Clinton left-hander James Paxton
Carroll has the High Desert caveat working against him, but he nearly quadrupled his previous career high in walks this season and showed a lot more power, even on the road.
Paxton, as a former first rounder, was expected to perform, but perhaps not this quickly. He shined throughout the season and has a shot at a big league spot in 2012.
Johermyn Chavez - Jackson Generals: .216/.312/.360, 95 H, 47 runs, 16 2B, 4 3B, 13 HR, 50 RBI, 6 SB, 49 BB, 124 SO
Coming off of a monster season in 2010, Chavez was a big question mark to a lot of so-called prospect experts: were his huge numbers a direct reflection of High Desert and the California League, or had he started to put together his immense talents and turned a corner as a pro?
Just one home run in his first 45 Double-A games seemed to make that answer glaringly clear. Plain and simply, the power never got going for Chavez this season, and frankly neither did any other part of his offensive game. His "best" month this season saw him hit .231/.333/.404. Hardly lights out, and while the Southern League in 2011 is much different than the California League in 2010, Chavez's OPS dropped from .964 last year to .672 this year, while the difference in the leagues is only .767 to .739.
The power ticked up in the second half for Chavez (7 of his 13 HR in roughly 30 fewer ABs) as did the plate discipline (33 BB to just 16 before the break), but this season is a big letdown. Due to the organizational depth at the position, it is very likely that Chavez will repeat Double-A in 2012.
Mauricio Robles - Tacoma Rainiers: 1-5, 8.91 ERA, 2.04 WHIP, .275 oAVG, 6.4 SO/9, 0.70 SO:BB ratio
Robles' season had a rough start as he was diagnosed with elbow problems in spring that led to surgery. That held the lefty out until mid-June, but the results at three different stops after his return were not encouraging, and he was eventually shut down for the year in early August with a forearm strain.
Even when things were going great for Robles, his control and command sometimes got away from him, but in 2011, he just never had it. 33 walks in 32 1/3 innings, three hit batters and four wild pitches speak to the extreme level of his struggles.
The good news is that his velocity did come back and that he is just 22-years-old. But the Venezuelan lefty is a ways down the list for starting pitching prospects now after a lost year in 2011.
James Jones - High Desert Mavericks: .247/.347/.378, 73 H, 42 runs, 16 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 29 RBI, 16 SB, 42 BB, 92 SO
After hitting .321/.387/.487 in the second half in 2010, some were ready to name Jones as the Mariners fourth best prospect heading into this year. That praise combined with his promotion to High-A High Desert spelled monster season for the 22-year-old left-handed hitting outfielder.
But that thorn in Jones' side known as "the first half" reared it's ugly head once again: .206/.313/.304 and just 2 HR were his numbers at the break.
James was absolutely killing the ball in July (.359/.446/.538, 9 XBH in 20 G), but he was injured and shut down for the year on July 23rd. Still, Jones is another outfielder that has struggled in what is a crowded outfield of prospects for the Mariners, and he is likely to repeat in High Desert next season. He'll play all of next season at age 23, so he does still have time to develop, but a 1st half not like his last two is required.
Just missed the Top-3: Everett infielder Marcus Littlewood and Jackson left-hander Edward Paredes
Littlewood had a demotion and the announcement of a pending position change (from shortstop to catcher) to deal with, but he ended the year below the Mendoza line with a lot of swings-and-misses.
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LUBBOCK - Dudley Richard "Pops" Harris, 60, died Saturday, April 28, 2001.
Private memorial services were held by the family. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle.
Mr. Harris was born in Warren, Ohio. He had been a resident of Lubbock for 18 years.
Survivors include a son, Dudley Richard Harris Jr.; a daughter, Annette Dykes; his father, John Harris Sr.; two brothers, John W. Harris II and William G. Harris; three sisters, Marge Clawges, Sue Lyons and Winnie Lee Young; and two granddaughters.
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I have to agree to disagree with the point of view of a Dec. 27 letter writer. How do we protect most of those individuals who can't properly protect themselves?
The president of the U.S. has many individuals who are armed protecting him. Our courthouses have armed officers to protect jurors and judges. Hollywood celebrities hire armed bodyguards. Many states have had the policy of having an armed guard at schools. Most high schools in the U.S. have an assigned police officer at their campus.
Statistics comparing countries that limit or ban citizens from owning a gun versus the USA is a ridiculous comparison. What would be the statistics of death by drowning in central Australia (arid desert) and the Virgin Islands?
Death by guns should not be the issue. What about the crime statistics in these countries than ban gun ownership? Do you know the violent crime rate in England is 10 times higher than the U.S.? This statistic of increase in violent crime rate is directly related to taking the guns away from British citizens. More people die each year from death by car accident, stabbing and drowning than by gun deaths.
When all the guns are taken away from law-abiding citizens then only criminals will have guns, and I would personally wish to be able to protect myself and my family.
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Gingerbread Biscotti
Fresh ginger delivers a bit of spice to this traditional Italian cookie. Gingerbread Biscotti are perfect with a warm cup of joe, spiced cider, or hot chocolate.
Yield: Makes about 2 1/2 dozen
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole almonds
- 1/2½ cup chopped crystallized ginger
- 8 ounces white chocolate, melted
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Beat butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sugars, beating well. Beat in eggs.
- 2. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients; add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Stir in almonds and crystallized ginger.
- 3. Divide dough in half. Using floured hands, shape each portion into a log 3 inches wide and 1 inch high. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
- 4. Bake 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to a wire rack, and set aside until cool to the touch. Reduce oven temperature to 325°.
- 5. Cut each log crosswise into 1/2-inch slices with a serrated knife. Place slices on ungreased cookie sheets.
- 6. Bake 7 minutes; turn cookies over, and bake 7 more minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.
- 7. Dip ends of biscotti in melted white chocolate. Place biscotti on wax paper until chocolate hardens.
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The staff at a Goodwill store in St. Louis County has tracked down a couple who accidentally dropped off $5,000 in cash.
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xspook: I had their auto insurance for many years. I decided to shop around and found a much cheaper (over $600 a year savings) policy elsewhere. When I called to cancel, they offered to lower my policy, but couldn't match the price I got elsewhere. That actually pissed me off, because, as a 10 year loyal customer I should've been getting the best price. Now that I tell them I'm leaving, they reward my loyalty with a lower price. Adios USAA. (emphasis mine)
Insurance is a tricky business that I know only a little about. In reading the Berkshire Hathaway Letters to Shareholders, the traditional payout on insurance premiums always seems to be in the 90's (they make money by investing the float between when premiums are collected and claims are paid). That confirmed something I've always believed, that a large component of my car insurance premiums were dictated by risk. Riskier car? Higher premiums. Some accidents or speeding tickets? Higher premiums. Fair enough, that's why I get insurance, to protect me.
But this little anecdote showed that threatening to leave your car insurance (or any insurance provider) can lower your premiums. I imagine the game that gets played is that all the organizational discounts, good driver discounts and such are up for grabs if a CSR can get you to stay. Who knows?
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We often hear of people relinquishing their dining rooms to bird furniture or those who built new rooms onto their houses to accommodate a growing flock. Some have mounted perches, climbing ropes and toys on walls and ceilings and installed cable television just for their birds' viewing pleasure. Do you want to do the same, but are at a loss on where to start? Take a look around your home, and see where you can carve out some additional space.
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Get rid of old furniture and decorative items that are past their prime. Clear the clutter and reorganize your space. Remember how your parents were always rearranging the furniture? Experiment with some rearranging of your own. Move couches away from the wall in a large room, and free up some space behind them. Maybe it's time to pass your old, cumbersome stereo system on to a friend and begin using a tiny but powerful MP3 player and speaker system instead. At the very least, there will be fewer wires to tempt your bird!
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New York resident Linda LaFleur was forced to create a sound-proof room for her two macaws and lovebird when a neighbor complained about the noise emanating from her home. The floor is vinyl tile for easy cleanup, and full-spectrum lighting has been installed to replicate natural daylight. Thick, soundproofing foam panels cover the windows when the LaFleurs are out during the day. "When we are out late," explained LaFleur, "the light turns off via a timer. That way I know the birds will have their full night of sleep."
When LaFleur is at home, the room turns into party central, with a climbing wall and plenty of toys for the birds. The birds also enjoy their playstands, placed side-by-side in the living room in front of a picture window overlooking the backyard. LaFleur closes the curtains when anyone who might frighten the birds is in the backyard. "They're not fond of the landscapers," she said.
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A Danish scientist involved in two major studies that debunked any linkage of vaccines to autism is suspected of misappropriating $2 million in U.S. grants at his university in Denmark.
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One of the greatest investments we can make is to invest in the education of our children. As a former teacher (BS in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland and a MS in Health and Physical Education from Canisius), I have first hand knowledge of how important the educational system is toward the development of children. My husband and I have been privileged to live within the Clarence School District where our two children are receiving a superior education from one of the most cost-effective districts in New York State.
We all have a responsibility to help maintain the tradition of educational excellence in Clarence. I have taken an active role in helping to support the mission of the Clarence School Board by serving seven years as a Harris Hill PTO Board member (the last three and a half years as President), two years on the Harris Hill Shared Decision Making Team, one year on the Middle School Improvement Team, been a member of the District Strategic Planning Team for three years and a member of the District's President's Council for seven years.
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A very belated CONGRATULATIONS from me Brian/Black Jaguar, (I have been away for a week and not online at all). Just great to find that you reached your destination safely and without any of the wheels falling off !! - just joking!! And of course, to read the fantastic total achieved so far - it may even grow some more yet, and surpasses all of our hopes from what we talked about at the beginning of your epic task.
Well Done for sticking it out in what must have been more than disappointing weather conditions, and achieving your aim to reach Rutland Water, all for the Ospreys and for all of us, the folk with Ospreyitis. I really take my hat off to you. Please take a well earned rest, now.
Hello BJ Likewise belated congratulations I have been out of action one way and another but have jst watched hyour video of the trip. I was a bit concerned about you as the weather was so bad. I really enjoyed the video made me even more homesick.
What a great achievement I hope you have had a good rest before going back to work.
The total goes up to £2,040
Hi folks, SheilaFE, yes it was a week i will never forget for so many reasons.. you hold a special place in my memories because of your generosity.... and Lindybird, yes the weather didn't play ball but hey I enjoyed it.. every minute.
Lizzie good to hear from you, Mary GK has created a summary thread of the whole trip.
Forgot to say, yesterday, Thanks to all those who have posted pics and slide shows - you are Stars!
Totally agree with you there Lindybird. All that have posted and contributed made comments and donated have made this adventure all the more enjoyable for me. To have a thread that is over 1,300 posts long dedicated to a cycle tour on a bird forum I think is pretty amazing in it's self. Everyone embraced the idea and I really looked forward to posting each evening.
So thank you once again every single one of you.
Take credit yourself too BJ Your inspiration, don't forget
The bridge at Osmotherley Youth Hostel.
I just found this as I was going through my pictures I'd forgotten I had made a wee video.
A creepy hostel and the bridge underwater, no wonder you left early :)
Thanks for that (I think) Jag! Might just make me think twice about staying there again.
Osmotherley hostel used to be a (water-powered) mill of some kind, I think. Maybe they didn't divert the water supply far enough! I'm not sure I would have dared risk crossing that. But then again, you can do a lot when there's a warm bed on the other side and you're soaked anyway.
Jag, just LOVED your wee video. So this is the spooky one!
Jag so sorry. As I said on the Gabfest, have only just watched your slide show. Lovely set of pics despite the weather, thank you so much! I love Pachelbel's Canon, have done for years, so thought you made a great choice there.
Just watched your video at Osmotherly too, thank you. Wow! So much water flowing over that bridge.
That river looks bad!
Good after noon folks,
While I was tucked up asleep I have had email.
Richard is back from holiday and sent this, my reply is also here.
Hello Richard,
I trust you had a nice holiday.
I am really looking forward the the fun kicking off again at LG, when or hopefully when the eggs hatch.
The drama at the start of the season was great to see and I know that many many people are virtually glued to the live camera.
Yes I have a couple of "wee grumbles" as do a few others that have followed the cycle.
I look forward to your reply and as always you are free to call me. 07841261411.
Many thanks, and welcome back.
On 8 May 2012, at 08:32, "Thaxton, Richard" <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
Morning Brian
I am just back in the office today, from leave since 25th April, to find myself "in the stocks". I will address your "wee grumbles" as you put it, in due course, by the end of the week hopefully. I trust that's ok.
In the meantime, very many congratulations on completing your epic cycle ride to Rutland. No mean feat under any circumstances, but with the weather you had to endure, it is all the more remarkable – well done.
Whilst I was abroad, Team LG texted me to let me know you had arrived safely on that Sunday.
Anyway, many congratulations and thank you.
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Defying veto threat, House OKs health law change
WASHINGTON -- Brushing aside a White House veto threat, the Republican-controlled House voted Friday to weaken a core component of "Obamacare" and permit the sale of individual health coverage that falls short of requirements in the law.
In all, 39 of 200 Democrats broke ranks and supported the legislation, a total that reflected the growing importance of the issue in the weeks since millions of cancellation notices went out to consumers covered by plans deemed inadequate under government rules.
The final vote was 261-157 as lawmakers clashed over an issue that could be at the heart of 2014's midterm elections. The measure faces an uncertain fate in the Senate, where some Democrats seeking re-election in 2014 are leading a move for generally similar legislation.
"For the last six weeks the White House stood idly by ignoring the pleas of millions," said Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and lead sponsor of the legislation.
"Our straightforward, one-page bill says, if you like your current coverage, you should be able to keep it. The president should heed his own advice and work with us, the Congress, as the founders intended, not around the legislative process."
But Democrats said the measure was just another in a long line of attacks on the health-care legislation from Republicans who have voted repeatedly to repeal it.
"It would take away the core protections of that law. It creates an entire shadow market of substandard health-care plans," said Rep. Henry Waxman, of California.
The vote came shortly before President Barack Obama welcomed insurance company CEOs to a White House meeting, and one day after he announced a shift toward making good on his oft-repeated promise that anyone liking his pre-Obamacare coverage would be able to keep it.
In brief opening remarks, he did not refer to the House vote, and showed no give in his commitment to the program known by his name. "Because of choice and competition, a whole lot of Americans who have always seen health insurance out of reach are going to be in a position to purchase it," he said.
The events capped a remarkable series of politically inspired maneuvers in recent days. The president and lawmakers in both parties have sought to position themselves as allies of consumers who are receiving cancellation notices -- yet have made no move to cooperate on legislation that could require those consumers' coverage to be renewed if they wanted to keep it.
Neither Obama's new policy nor the bill passed in the House would ensure that anyone whose policy is canceled will be able to keep it. Instead, both would permit insurance companies to sell coverage renewals if they wish -- subject to approval by state insurance commissioners.
The White House meeting came as the industry and state commissioners began adjusting to the president's one-day-old change in policy.
Under the shift, Obama said insurers should be permitted to continue to sell to existing customers individual coverage plans that would be deemed substandard under the health-care law.


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Menerbes village of the Luberon
Menerbes is located on the northern slopes of the Luberon, the village stands on top of a long and narrow rocky outcrop emerging in the foothills. The tapered shape of the village perched on its height is invariably think of a great ship immobile stone, stranded above the valley Calavon.
Menerbes is ranked among the most beautiful in France. Seduced by the pictorial beauty of the village, the clear light of the Provence and landscapes of the Luberon, the painters of the 20th century attended Menerbes, some have lived and they are renowned for a lot in the village. The most famous are like Picasso and Nicolas de Stael.
Menerbes is one of the most famous village of Luberon. Visitors enjoy its unique charm, and they can also discover the wines of "Côtes du Luberon" products of its soil.
The village was once protected by walls which remains the remains of round towers, two fortified gates and its belfry tower.
Menerbes was a Protestant stronghold during the Wars of Religion. The old castle bristling battlements proved an impregnable fortress. Now converted into a peaceful habitation, it has retained its corner towers.
The church at the end of the promontory 14th century. The village streets are lined with beautiful houses, the oldest dating back beyond Renaissance. The top of the village offers a beautiful view over the plains of the north and Calavon on the flank and the crest of the Petit Luberon south
The "Dolmen de la Pitchoune" lays a few kilometers from Menerbes, below the road that leads to Lacoste. This monument inherited from the Neolithic civilization is one of the few that there are also well preserved in Provence, witnessed the presence of man since time imméroriaux in this region.
Coming to Menerbes : location GPS N 43°49'26'' - E 5°12'22''
map of Ménerbes and Luberon
Accommodations for your stay in Ménerbes : selection of b&b around Menerbes
Lacoste : altitude 230 metres, 2,5 miles from Oppède-le-Vieux, 5 miles from Lacoste, 5 miles from Goult, 7 miles de Gordes, 10 miles from Roussillon, 23 miles from Avignon
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Southern Baptists and the Doctrine of Election
Copies of Bob Selph's book by the above title have been mailed out to 22,800 Southern Baptist churches. This has been accomplished by the Miller Valley Baptist Church in Prescott, Arizona (where Mr. Selph is pastor) over the last few years. With the support and cooperation of Pastor Richard Moore and the First Southern Baptist Church in Holtville, California, Miller Valley has a goal of sending a copy of this book to all 40,000 churches in the convention. With each book a letter is included which offers a copy of James Boyce's Abstract of Systematic Theology or John Dagg's Manual of Theology. To date 850 copies of the former and 44 copies of the latter have been requested by various pastors.
Often a church becomes discouraged and is tempted to think that, due to limited resources and smallness in size, nothing significant can be done to make any difference beyond their local area. This ministry of Miller Valley challenges that faulty thinking and should serve as an encouragement (and perhaps a rebuke) to every church to become more creative and industrious in the larger work of reformation. Small efforts, faithfully executed can bear lasting fruit. Distribution of good literature is an excellent way both to witness to the unconverted and to strengthen believers (including, if not especially, pastors!).
If you would like to assist Miller Valley in their effort contact them at 815 Whipple Street, Prescott, AZ 86031.
Brazilian Seminary President Removed from His Post
Silas Quirino, a Baptist pastor near Rio de Janeiro, was asked by convention officials to resign his position as President of the Baptist Seminary in the city of Campos. A report from Editora Fiel states that the reason of his dismissal is "his stand for the Biblical doctrine of predestination and election." Silas is one of many pastors in the SBC whose missionary efforts in that country trace back more than 100 years. Several of the seminary's professors resigned in protest of the action taken.
Bill Ascol Begins New Ministry
After serving more than 8 years in the First Baptist Church of Clinton, LA, Bill Ascol has accepted the call to become the founding pastor of Heritage Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA. He will continue his duties in the Southern Baptist Founders Conference, Youth Conference and with the Founders Journal. After July 15, his new address will be: 457 Mohican Lane, Shreveport, LA 71106.
John Armstrong Begins Itinerant Ministry
John Armstrong has announced his resignation after 16 years as Pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church in Wheaton, IL. He will labor full time in itinerant preaching and teaching, as well as devoting himself to writing as the Director of Reformation and Revival Ministries. He may be reached at 152 Yuma Lane, Carol Stream, IL 60188.


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Erie resident pays homage to Elvis
Jim Moore was 7 years old when he watched Elvis Presley perform on "The Ed Sullivan Show." He decided then and there that Elvis would become his favorite singer.
But it wasn't until almost 40 years later that Moore figured out the ideal way to pay tribute to his musical idol -- by transforming himself into the King on stage.
Moore has been Erie's self-proclaimed "Elvis Appreciator" since 1992, performing an average of 20 to 30 times a year for private parties and events. He is next scheduled to perform June 10 at Cruise the Bay.
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What were Huangdi's Achievements?
Unified China, Centralized Gov, Great wall of China, Compass, Wheel Barrow, and Horse Harness, roads, boat steering rudder, currency, refinements of map-making
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Harsh legalism, fear, censorship, burning books, income gaps between rich and poor, hard labor, high taxes,
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Started the great wall, total control, efficient, gave rewards, favored agriculture
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He was not a pushover. He made plans, and he had methods to his plan.
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He lowered taxes, brought peace, stability, Confucious teachers, created the idea of goals and methods of getting to goals.
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Strict social structure, rich stayed rich, poor stayed poor, and women were expected to devote themselves to the family.
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He had people test his food and never slept in the same bed twice
How did Chandragupti Maurya organize the empire?
He divided the Empire into 4 provinces headed by a royal prince. Provinces had local districts headed by officials who collected taxes.
Who was exempted from military service under Chandragupti Maurya
Farmers -to be sure there was enough food to feel the warriors
What did Kautilya do?
Wrote the Ruler's Handbook. He supported royal punishment and spying on people, supported royal power & carrying out political assassinations.
What is Asoka famous for?
Bringing empire to height and dedicating himself to Buddhism, roads with wells, made travel easier, made common currency. traded with Greece
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On the Price Effects of Horizontal Mergers: A Theoretical Interpretation
Emilie Dargaud
French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) - Institute of Economic Theory and Analysis (GATE); Université de la Réunion; University of Lyon 2
Carlo Reggiani
University of Manchester
July 16, 2012
GATE Working Paper No. 1222
Horizontal mergers are usually under the scrutiny of antitrust authorities due to their potential undesirable effects on prices and consumer surplus. Ex-post evidence, however, suggests that not always these effects take place and even relevant mergers may end up having negligible price effects. The analysis of mergers in the context of non-localized spatial competition may offer a further interpretation to the ones proposed in the literature: in this framework both positive and zero price effects are possible outcomes of the merger activity.
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Students will be expected to perform two years beyond their grade level, while instructors of all subjects will double as literacy teachers to ensure that students fully grasp lessons that are being taught.
According to engageNY.org, an initiative of the New York State Education Department, the Common Core standards are guidelines that are aligned from grade to grade in order to link lessons from preschool to senior year. The aim is to prepare students to enter college and the workforce.
New York adopted the Common Core curriculum in English language arts and math in 2011, joining 45 other states and the District of Columbia. Regents exams also will reflect the Common Core curriculum beginning next year.
Depew began adapting the standards into its programs in 2011, said Frey, who noted that the English guidelines focus on critical reading, vocabulary and skills in writing, speaking and listening.
For math, algebra will shift to eighth grade, more statistics and probability will be stressed in high school, and students will be expected to learn deeper math concepts rather than memorization of tables and formulas at all grade levels.
The keys to success will be regular professional development, districtwide literacy programs, curriculum alignment across all grades, writing in all content areas, student engagement, assessments and interventions when students fall behind, Frey said.
"It's not about teaching to the test," she said. "It really is about organizational change."
Another change facing students is the way their reading skills will be ranked. The Lexile Framework for Reading will score students' skills from 0 to 2,000 to evaluate how complex a text will be for them to comprehend. Schools will be expected to hit certain levels, including 790 for third grade, 1155 for eighth grade and 1355 for 12th. The reading levels have been shifted for each grade, requiring students to reach proficiency at an earlier age. Past targets were 725 for third grade, 955 for eighth and 1220 for 12th.
While the new benchmarks may seem daunting, Depew High School Principal Carol Townsend said that 77 percent of ninth-graders and 82 percent of 10th-graders tested at or above reading level and are on track to reach a 1350 score by the end of 11th grade.
Evidence of the effectiveness of the new Common Core measures has been seen at Cayuga Heights Elementary School. In September, fewer than half of second- and third-graders were performing at grade level in ELA and math, Principal Michelle Kudla said. Teachers in these grades were asked to focus on aligning lessons and assessing the need for deeper instruction, and by May, the numbers had risen, with more than half performing above grade level.
"We've made a lot of progress," Kudla said.
At the middle school, the focus is on building vocabulary, developing critical thinking skills and shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach to behavior, social and academic concerns, Principal Joseph D'Amato said.
The end result, according to Frey, is to ensure that all students successfully reach graduation and are prepared to enter college and careers. She highlighted the district graduation rate increase to 84 percent in 2011-12 from 76 percent the previous year as an example of how the district continues to improve. She stressed, however, that the progress starts from the time a child begins his or her academic career, and the Common Core Learning Standards emphasize this philosophy.
Also during Tuesday's meeting, the board accepted a $19,000 donation from the Cayuga Heights Parent Teacher Organization to purchase a digital sign to be placed outside the school to improve the appearance of the grounds and advertise upcoming events.


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April 17, 2007
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement marking the 145th anniversary of Emancipation Day in the District of Columbia, the day on which slaves in the District were freed.
March 28, 2007
Almost five months ago, the American people emphatically voted for change and a new direction in our nation. They want a Congress that works hard for them; that addresses the critical issues facing our great nation; and that - yes - works together, whenever possible...
March 22, 2007
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act.
March 22, 2007
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement regarding the DC Vote bill that was debated on the Floor today. House Republicans used a parliamentary maneuver to delay the bill that would give DC citizens representation in the House.
March 15, 2007
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of the five government accountability and transparency bills considered by the House this week.
March 13, 2007
Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD), along with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Whip James Clyburn, Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel, and Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, held a press conference this morning to discuss their continued efforts to make government more accountable and transparent.
March 9, 2007
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) issued the following statement today regarding the introduction of the "District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007.
March 7, 2007
Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on bringing voting rights for to the floor for a vote.
March 6, 2007
Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on Democrats' commitment to restoring broad, vigorous, and effective oversight in the 110th Congress.
February 12, 2007
House Democratic Leaders released the following statements today regarding a concurrent resolution that will be debated on the Floor this week. The resolution expresses support for American troops and disapproval of the President's plan to increase the number of troops in Iraq.
January 29, 2007
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today on the passing of Father Robert Drinan...
January 23, 2007
...the true measure of the President's commitment to bipartisanship is not the rhetoric he used tonight, but the results that we will achieve together in the months ahead on energy, immigration and health care...
January 4, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland spoke today on the House floor on House Resolution 6, the Rules package for the 110th Congress. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
January 3, 2007
First, we will help bring integrity back to the House by breaking the link between lobbyists and lawmakers, and holding Members and staff more accountable...
January 3, 2007
Democrats ran on this agenda and were elected on this agenda. We promised the American people swift passage of these bills and we fully intend to make good on that promise...
December 19, 2006
I discussed the DCCC Chairmanship with Speaker-Designate Pelosi and highly recommended Congressman Van Hollen to this very important position, and I congratulate him today...
December 19, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader-Elect Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Speaker-Designate Nancy Pelosi announced that she has appointed Rep. Chris Van Hollen (MD) to serve as Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee:
December 8, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader-Elect Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this afternoon:
November 25, 2006
Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-5), House Majority Leader-elect, delivered the Democratic Radio Address this morning at 11:06 a.m. In his address, Majority Leader-elect Hoyer discussed Democrats' New Direction for America that will restore civility, integrity, and bipartisanship while addressing the priorities of the American people.
November 14, 2006
There simply is no question: Nancy and Steny have been a terrific team, unifying our Caucus over the last four years and working tirelessly to help us regain the House Majority. We believe that Nancy and Steny not only deserve great credit for bringing us to this point, but also will be the best team to lead our Caucus as we move forward in the Majority...
November 14, 2006
As moderate Members of the Democratic Caucus, we are writing to express our strong support for Steny Hoyer for the position of Majority Leader. Steny, who has served in the House since 1981, has set himself apart by truly appreciating and understanding the diversity within our Caucus. Throughout his tenure, he has served House Democrats in various roles and has always worked tirelessly to ensure that various interests within our party are represented...
November 13, 2006
Next Thursday, when our Democratic Caucus meets to organize as the new House Majority in the 110th Congress, we ask that you vote for Steny Hoyer of Maryland as our new Majority Leader...
November 10, 2006
Given Steny's broad range of assistance to these Members-Elect, it is not surprising that they have chosen to support him. We believe Nancy and Steny have done a terrific job unifying our Caucus and helping us regain the Majority. At our organizational meeting next Thursday, November 16, we hope you will support Steny as our new Majority Leader...
November 10, 2006
Biography of House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
November 9, 2006
"Steny's efforts on our behalf did not end on the campaign trail. After we were elected, Steny worked hard to make sure that our transition as new House Members was a smooth one. And, he always sought out our views and was willing to offer advice, when needed. We know that he will do the same for you...
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After 6 month brake from breast enhancement, I am ready to keep going and hope to get B cup breasts 9-10 month from now.
Starting 9 month again now, December 2010. This is the "before" picture.
Going from AA to A took me 4.5 month twice
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I've purchased Bountiful breast again at this recent huge sale they were having. I know I write about BB and mention them a lot, so you might think they give the pills to me for free, well, they don't. I've never asked and I won't. I did not make up my increase through these years and as you have seen, I did not have a huge change from the pills. But I am absolutely fuller and not because of weight gain.
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Anyway here is a link to a review about UltraBreast. Many things in it I've learned later can be true but I also have to admit that it is more of a personal choice who you end up picking. And although Bountiful Breast pills are more expensive they worked for me. I am not going to try something else.
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I will start my new program in November. ((edit: November became December...)) My mother-in-law will come to visit us at the end of October and will bring the pills. I have to wait until then because I did not want to pay for international shipping. It is very expensive.
If you are interested, please mark this page, I will post my results regularly and hope to get B cup breasts soon! :)
Update: Dec., 2011. I haven't reached B cup breasts at all. Early this year I took the pills but couldn't get my final goals. I am still an A, which is not bad going from an almost flat AA. At this point I think if I want to increase my size up to a B, I really need to eat more if I take the pills. I might do that but honestly, I am happy with my figure right now.
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