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Welcome to the Carnival of Money Pros – August 18th Edition here on Money Q&A. Below are some of the best personal finance and money blog posts from around the web this week. I hope that you enjoy them!
Dividend Growth Investor @ Dividend Growth Investor writes Should I buy dividend stocks now, or accumulate cash waiting for lower prices? – Given steep rise in many stocks in 2013, many investors are accumulating cash, hoping for a correction. They believe that they are better off waiting for better prices, rather than buy shares at or above the maximum prices they are willing to buy at.
Emily @ Evolving Personal Finance writes Setting a Reward for a Big Goal – I struggled to identify an appropriate, inexpensive reward for achieving a weight loss goal. How do you reward yourself without busting your budget?
Kurt @ Money Counselor writes Help in Battling Debt Collectors – If you're overdue on debt, you've probably heard from a debt collector, which means you've probably been abused by a debt collector. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released new tools to help you defend your rights.
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Kevin Watts @ Graduating from Debt writes Practical Solutions to Student Loan Reform – A Look at Practical Solutions to Student Loan Reform
Michelle @ Diversified Finances writes Things People Say When I Tell Them I'm Making The Switch – Everyone knows that I'm making the switch. Big surprise, right? However, when I tell certain people that I am making the switch, I tend to get the crazy eyes. People usually think I am insane and/or don't believe me.
Irfan @ Everything About Investment writes Financial Markets: Functions and Types – A Financial market is a market for creation and exchange of financial assets. Financial markets act as a forum to facilitate financial transactions through the creation, sale and transfer of financial securities. If you buy or sell financial assets, you will participate in financial markets in some way or the other.
GMM @ Grad Money Matters writes Are you worried about your freelancing going downhill? – Freelancing. Oh freelancing! Working for yourself can be exhilarating, but also terrifying at the same time. When freelancing, that means everything relies on you. No one wants to venture out on their own and then for something to happen and everything go downhill. You want to be prepared. Once you work for yourself, it's hard to go back to working for someone else.
Alexis @ FITnancials writes Turn Your Passions into Profits – Some people warn you not to mix your passions and your employment. For some reason, they think that you'll suddenly enjoy your hobby much less if it turns into your sole source of income.
Michelle @ Making Sense of Cents writes $11,117 in July Extra Income – In July, I made $12,942 in extra income, before expenses. It is crazy to think that just last July, I made $1,425 in extra income. What a difference one year makes! I never even thought that I would be anywhere near this amount. I always thought that other freelancers who posted their income were just "lucky."
Alexa @ Single Moms Income writes 10 Legitimate Places Single Moms Can Apply for Scholarships – Have you ever done an internet search for scholarships for single moms? If so, then you probably got so sick and tired of weeding through spam that you eventually gave up. This post takes the guess work out and provides you with legitimate places to apply for scholarships.
Michael Kitces @ Nerd's Eye View writes Long Term Savings, Relying On Returns, And Retirement Date Risk – The benefit of starting saving young is that saving small amounts for a very long time can accumulate significant wealth. The less understood caveat to the strategy, though, is that relying so heavily on compounding returns can leave you greatly exposed to "retirement date risk" – the danger that with a small deviation in returns near retirement, your retirement plans can be badly sidetracked!
Michael @ The Student Loan Sherpa writes How am I ever going to retire with all these student loans? – If you are sitting on a bunch of debt retirement seems like a far away dream, but if you are smart about your spending and where you put your money, you can make your debt disappear AND still have a shot at comfortable retirement.
Thomas @ Finance Inspired writes Be Your Own Boss – But Beware – Want to be self employed? Read this first!
John @ Wild About Finance writes Bad Credit To Consider when Going to Uni? – Do you have kids going to uni, but have trouble with a bad credit rating? Read this…
John @ Cough Up The Dough writes Ways to Save Money at the Supermarkets – Here are some excellent ways to save money at UK supermarkets
Thomas @ Mr. Moneyvator writes Payday Loans in the UK – Read all about the still growing trend of payday loans in the UK…
Simon @ Chance with Finance writes Benefits of Real Estate Investment – Thinking about investing in Real Estate? Here's a great read first
Thomas @ JourneyScout writes Seven Wonders Of The World – Are you budgeting for a trip to see the Seven Wonders? Here's what they really are…
Brent @ PersonalFinance-Tips writes Organizing and Packing Tips for Easy Relocation – A house move comes with a bundle of mixed feelings. On one hand you are super excited about the new house, the new location etc. but on the other hand there is the monster of the move scaring you.
Corey @ 20s Finances writes How to Successfully Switch Careers – Find out how to switch careers and go forwards instead of backwards. Doing something you enjoy doesn't mean taking a pay cut.
JC @ Passive-Income-Pursuit writes Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) Dividend Stock Analysis – I look at the investment merits of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. I like the company and the products but now might not be the best time to invest your hard-earned money there.
ETZ25 @ Entertainment Timez writes AIG Delivered, But Where Is Everybody? – AIG delivered, but still there aren't many investors in the stock, at least not non-institutional investors (us home investors). Is this a mistake given the facts?
Wayne @ Young Family Finance writes Powering Down: Ways to Save Money on Utilities – Simple changes in your use of electricity and water can save you money. It's not hard! Read here for tips on saving money through utilities.
Mike @ Annuity Rates HQ writes Are Annuities Scam? 6 Flaws of Annuities You Must Read About – Are annuities scam? I don't think there is a need to become paranoiac about annuities, they are not a scam. But annuities are definitely very complex product to deal with. However, it doesn't mean that annuities don't have flaws.
Minimalist @ Minimalist Finance writes Instilling Financial Responsibility In Your Teenager – Instilling Financial Responsibility In Your Teenager has been published on Minimalist FinanceTeenagers can be difficult students. Most teens would rather be out with their friends or playing their favorite sport than learning about money and money management.
Crystal @ Budgeting in the Fun Stuff writes Thrift Store Challenge Update – I Bought ALL of the Clothes… – Back in May, I started my own challenge. I decided that I would only buy clothing from second-hand stores like Goodwill and resale shops until June 2014.
Mrs. Accountability @ Out of Debt Again writes 4 Tips to Stay Organized – Summer organizing, anyone? I am amazed at how having an organized living space saves time, allowing me to focus on the important things in my life.
Chuck @ The Tortoise Banker writes Setting Up a Budget: For New Couples – The greatest benefit of budgeting as a couple is that you and your partner will have a good understanding of your income and expenses. Together as a team you can set future financial goals and create a plan to achieve those goals. Those goals might include paying off debt, saving for a house, or building an emergency or slush fund. This post will provide a great foundation for you.
Hank @ Money Q&A writes Financial Lessons We Can All Learn From Playing Candy Crush Saga – There are a lot of financial lessons that can be learned from playing Candy Crush Saga if you stop and think about it. There are key take aways that you can find that correlates with our finances.
Amanda L Grossman @ Frugal Confessions writes Making the Jump to Self-Employment – This post was written by freelance writer and blogger Mike Collins. You can read about Mike's quest to build new streams of income so he can quit his job and work from home full-time at EludeTheCube.c
Harry Campbell @ Your PF Pro writes What Is The Easiest Job You've Ever Had? – Even from a young age, I've been hustling to find the easiest jobs that would pay me the most. When I was a kid, my neighbor and I would steal lemons from another neighbor's tree and sugar from his parents to set up a lemonade stand on the corner. I'll be honest, the money wasn't great, but since my parents didn't give me an allowance, it was the only way we could make money so we could buy candy at the liquor store
Lauren @ L Bee and the Money Tree writes Blow Money is a Non-Negotiable – I find that a small amount of blow money is essential to debt payoff success.
Harry Campbell @ My Financial Road writes My Savings Problem – Recently, I read "The Automatic Millionaire" by David Bach and it dawned on me that I although I have been paying myself, I haven't been paying myself FIRST. I was simply going through the motions of going to work, paying my bills and saving whatever was leftover at the end of the month. This led to me not saving so much since I would spend a little more on groceries or go buy see a movie or something and there wasn't much left to save.
Cat Alford @ Budget Blonde writes Tips for Getting Your First Credit Card – If you've never had a credit card before, here are tips for getting your first credit card. They can actually be a great financial tool if used wisely!
Mike @ Personal Finance Journey writes 5 Tips on Borrowing Money from Friends – 5 relatively easy ways to Borrow Money from Friends and still keep the friendship solid and avoid all the drama.
Ray @ Squirrelers writes 5 Reasons Why Having a Good Credit Score is Important – We all know that we should try to have good credit, but do we really know why? This post shares 5 reasons.
Tushar @ Earn More and Save writes Heading to College? 5 Ways To Avoid Student Loan Debt – The post Heading to College? 5 Ways To Avoid Student Loan Debt appeared first on Earn More And Save.Going to college and getting a degree is no longer the American Dream – it's the norm. With so much competition in today's job market a college degree is almost necessary. However, many would be students are hesitant about taking out loans to fund their education.
Maria @ The Money Principle writes From retirement to life design – Focusing on employment, pensions and retirement may not be the things to focus on. Here I suggest that we should re-focus on work, income and life style design.
Jon Haver @ Pay My Student Loans writes How to pick a college to minimize your debt burden – When it comes to choosing a university, we all want to make the best decision in regarding our bottom dollar. The best thing about attending school in this day and age is the large variety of options that are available. Our topic today is finding ways to pick colleges that help minimize your debt burden.
krantcents @ KrantCents writes Things you must do to succeed at real estate investing – Things you must do to succeed at real estate investing
John @ Ourinsurancecanada.com writes 4 Reasons Your Auto Insurance Premiums Went Up – You get a letter in the mail from your auto insurance company. You open it up hoping it is a bonus check for good driving or something along the lines. You get all excited only to find out they are telling you your premiums went up. It could leave you puzzled as to why that would happen.
Ted Jenkin @ Your Smart Money Moves writes 4 Money Tips For The Dog Days Of Summer – This is the rainiest summer season I've experienced since I moved to the state of Georgia.
Brock Kernin @ CleverDude writes 5 Ways To Relieve the Budget Pinch of Buying School Supplies – School supplies can add up, here's some ways to help provide some pressure on your budget AND get the kids ready for school!
Suba @ Broke Professionals writes The Rising Price of Child Care – From school tuition to medical bills and everything in between, paying for kids-related expenses is growing as fast as my children themselves!
Robert @ The College Investor writes Great Reads from Around the Web – August 2013 – I had a bunch of content in the queue that I was able to drop in, and our amazing staff writers are continuing to deliver excellent content. But the morale of the story is, I've been able to catch up on some reading at 2am while trying to burp and feed a a baby. So here are some posts I urge you to check out:
Robert @ Entrepreneurship Life writes The Best Cloud-Based Online Accounting Software – Over the past couple of years, I've moved a lot of my traditional "software" based tasks to the cloud. You can read about it here: I Started Moving My Finances and Business To The Cloud. There are so many great tools that I have been able to take advantage of, including Google Docs and Google Apps email.
Penny Thots @ Penny Thots writes Need a Deck? Snap It Yourself – A deck can last for years, and with a simple kit, you can snap it together yourself!
Grand Per Month @ Grand Per Month writes Delay Your Gratification and Grow Rich – Before today is over, write out your long-term goal and develop a plan for how you're going to achieve it. Once it's down on paper, make a commitment not to spend any money beyond what is truly necessary. If you're unsure when faced with a purchase, just ask yourself, "Will this purchase lead me closer or take me farther away from my goal?" The answer should then be clear.
Robert @ Beat The 9 to 5 writes My Monthly Income Stream Report – July 2013 – July was such a busy month for me, both professionally and personally. I was featured in a great podcast interview over at Side Hustle Nation, and I also landed an amazing interview over at The College Investor with Neil Patel from Quicksprout. Both of those events were pretty amazing, but nothing could top the birth of my first child. Just look at him – I can't stop looking at him! Just look at that face – I know he's going to be trouble, but who cares!
Robert @ Cult Of Money writes Sweet Ass Savings: A Few Ways You Can Be More Frugal – Keeping up with Cult tradition, I thought it was high time for my sweet-ass post. And, I could think of nothing more awesome than the sweet ass savings from living a frugal lifestyle. Without further ado here are a few ways you can score some sweet ass savings by being a little more frugal!
Little House @ Little House in the Valley writes An Easy Tip to Retire with 30% More – It wasn't until I reached my mid-twenties that I realized that dollars stash into retirement accounts in the early part of your career are FAR MORE valuable than dollars invested later in life.
Kathleen O'Malley @ Frugal Portland writes Wantable: Is it Worthwhile? – Wantable has a very fun premise. You fill out a survey and they send you the items they think you want based on those results.
Tushar @ Start Investing Money writes 3 Reasons to Be Careful if You Get Financial Advice Online – This Post was Originally published at 3 Reasons to Be Careful if You Get Financial Advice Online on Start Investing MoneyThe internet has changed our lives in lots of different ways. If we have a question we need an answer to, it is easy to hop online and find the information we want. Except of course, we cannot always be sure we're getting the best information.
FI Pilgrim @ FI Journey writes Build A Better Budget Part 1 – The Mindset – It pays dividends to think through the process of creating a budget before you get started. What's the purpose? What does it consist of?
Barbara Friedberg @ Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance writes How To Afford Exotic Travel – Build wealth, spend wisely, save aggressively and savor life. Machu Picchu, a vacation of a lifetime.
Holly Johnson @ Club Thrifty writes Operation Frugality: Save Money by Eating Old Food – Do you want to save money by eating food that you already have? If so, please join OPERATION FRUGALITY: SAVE MONEY BY EATING OLD FOOD. It'll be awesome!
Monica Iannacone @ Monica On Money writes $25 August Giveaway and Goals! – Now that it'€™s August, it's time to think about my financial goals for the month. Here are my top 3 goals for August.
Roger Wohlner @ The Chicago Financial Planner writes 5 Essential Financial Planning Steps for Your 30s and 40s – Financial readiness does not just happen it takes planning and preparation. Here are 5 essential financial planning steps for those of you in your 30s and 40s to help you reach your retirement goals and more importantly to help you achieve financial independence.
Nathan @ AsknWhy writes How to Avoid Business Pitfalls – Usually, amateur business entrepreneurs both online and in the actual world miss this a thousand times.
Buck Inspire @ Buck Inspire writes Ellen Degeneres Returns To Host The Oscars – If you're a fan of Ellen, you're in luck. She's returning to host the Oscars next year!
SBB @ Simple Budget Blog writes For College Students: Budgeting Your Daily Expenses – Heading to school? Great! Keep in mind how important budgets are. Read for the tips needed for college students to budget their daily expenses.
Evan @ My Journey To Millions writes It is Amazing How Local Personal Finance Can Be – Most people discuss personal finance rules in absolute terms. I hate it! I truly believe there are almost NO SET PERSONAL FINANCE RULES.
Jacob @ AllPersonalFinance writes Will you be renting short term, long term or forever? – With the housing market as challenging as it is right now, a lot of people are struggling to save enough money for a deposit on a first home and we're seeing a lot of people renting for much longer than they might have in the past. Some recent research from Barclays on whether people see …r
Crystal @ Married (with Debt) writes Introducing MikeS – Married with Debt – Please meet our new staff writer, MikeS, who is married with debt too.
Tushar @ Finance TUBE writes Two New Places To Sell Your "Stuff" – So you got to host full of stuff and you can use some extra money. You are probably aware of the traditional ways to sell your items places like in the paper and other areas, have a garage sell, list on Craig list or on ebay.
CAPI @ Creating a Passive Income writes The Experience Problem: Applying for Jobs Without Experience – In this economy, it is hard to find jobs. It is even harder if you do not have any work experience on your resume. Read here for tips on how to do this!
Eva Baker @ TeensGotCents writes How To Get A Part Time Job – REI – An interview with Ken Bevill of REI. Ken and I discuss the specifics of getting a part time job at REI for teenagers – what to do and what to avoid.
MR @ Money Reasons writes How Much Money Is a Lot of Money? – Money has changed meaning to me as I grow older. Read some of my funny history around how I viewed money, and what a lot of money is to me today.
Tushar Mathur @ Everything Finance writes How to make your gaming budget go further – These days it's very difficult to stretch your budget, and even when you set a limit it is often hard to ensure you don't exceed it and incur debt.
MMD @ My Money Design writes Niche Website Update 8 – NS2 on the First Page Search Results Already! – I've got some terrific news: My new niche website (NS2) is currently ranking on the first page of Google at #4 for my main target keyword! Here I'll share my complete run down for how I got there.
MMD @ IRA vs 401k Central writes What Are My 401k Investment Options and Choices? – When you receive that packet with all the different 401k investment options to choose from, what does it all mean? This post will help you figure that all out.
DW @ Great Passive Income Ideas writes Great Extra Income Opportunities Using The Internet – You don't need a second job. There are lots of extra income opportunities that can easily be done with nothing more than the touch of a computer. Here are a few to try.
Mr FD @ Financial Debauchery writes Poor Customer Service Skills = Why I Hate Blockbuster – If you think that poor customer service skills aren't likely to drive a patron to absolutely despise a store and every location it has, then think again.
Christopher @ This That and The MBA writes Do I Need Credit Counseling? – Often that is one of the worst questions that you can ask yourself, but be advised you are not alone. In fact some people have made careers out of helping others in credit card debt and credit card default.
Matt Becker @ Mom and Dad Money writes The Mythical $12,000 Baby – The reports out there say it costs $12,000 in the first year of raising a child. When making your own decisions, it's important to remember that that number is just an average. It doesn't reflect your personal situation or your ability to make different choices. Let's look at some of the ways you can be different.
Lindy @ Minting Nickels writes Thinking of Quitting Your Job? Don't Forget to Consider These Perks You'll Leave Behind – After I completed graduate school, I was lucky to land a tenure track teaching position.
Don @ MoneySmartGuides writes 5 Ways to Save Money On Your New Baby – The birth of the royal baby, the first child of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the third in line to the British throne, is a magnificent way to feel the joy and happiness that your own little royal will
IMB @ Investing Money writes Gold-The Long View – Since its spectacular rise from its 2002 lows, gold has captured the imagination of investors worldwide. Read here for information on the long view of gold.
Debt Guru @ Debt Free Blog writes How To Stop Telemarketing and Debt Collection Calls – I don't think there is anything worse than those annoying debt collection and/or telemarketing calls in the middle of dinner. Telemarketers have products and services to sell but they tend to be a pest when calling several times a day and at all the wrong times. If you are tired of these nuisances this article will guide you through ways to stop telemarketer calls.
Luke @ Learn Bonds writes The Corporate Bond Market: Often Misunderstood and Underappreciated – The first part in a multipart series on the corporate bond market. What you need to know to start investing in corporate bonds today.
Daisy @ Suburban Finance writes How to Improve Your Credit Score – So you are looking to buy your first home or maybe even finance a new car and you are worried about your credit. Although raising your credit score is never a quick and easy task, there are various immediate actions that you can implement today in order to start the process towards raising your credit …r
Lazy Man @ Lazy Man and Money writes RainSoft Scam? – RainSoft's product does appear to work, but the price is so excessively high that they can give people a $1000 discount and offer $2700 in free soap (hint, that's the retail price, not the price you would probably pay for it)… and even then it still seems high. Is that a scam? Given their sales tactics (claiming it will save me thousands when it won't), I'm leaning towards yes, but you are free to make your own decisions.
Prairie Eco Thrifter @ Prairie Eco Thrifter writes So You've Maxed Out Your Emergency Fund – Now What? – Once you've reached your goal and have a nice, healthy emergency fund in your bank, what do you do next? Spend all of your extra cash frivolously? Keep contributing to your emergency fund as if you don't have a limit? Here are some suggestions on what your savings focuses can be after you've met your goal:
Kyle @ The Penny Hoarder writes Think You Can't Afford a Smart Phone? – Smart phones are everywhere. You might look at your friend's smart phones with envy and wish that you, too, could get one. You may think a smart phone is out of your financial reach, but you may be surprised.
Roger @ The Amateur Financier writes Net Worth Update: August 2013 – An update, sharing my net worth as of the start of August 2013, discussing how my technical difficulties have complicated things this past month.
Dividend Growth Investor @ Dividend Growth Investor writes Why Investors Should Look Beyond Typical Dividend Growth Screens – I would still advise income investors to get their hands dirty with as much information as possible, before eliminating an idea from their list for further research due to a low streak of consecutive dividend increases.
Miranda Marquit @ ReadyForZero Blog writes 3 Signs You're Not Ready for a Mortgage – Are you dreaming of owning a home, but don't know if your finances are caught up to the dream? This post will help you determine if you're ready for a mortgage.
Ryan @ Cash Money Life writes Are You Really Work from Home Material? – Do you have what it takes to work from home? Many people love the idea of working from home, but find that it is more difficult than they ever imagined.
Pauline @ Make Money Your Way writes Make money with your garden – Here are a few ways you can make money with your garden, by selling your plants, produce or canned goods.
Pauline @ Reach Financial Independence writes Building Wealth While Building Muscle – This post compares wealth and muscle building in an attempt to get progressively better and reach your health and financial goals.
Bargain Babe @ BargainBabe.com writes Back to School Deals – Back to School deals for the 2013 school season are happening! Even if you do not have kids in school, this is the best time of year to stock up your home office or craft…
Bryan @ Gajizmo.com writes Famous Quotes By Famous People – Whether we are trying to improve our lives personally or professionally, we all sometimes need famous inspirational quotes to help us power through the challenge in life. Whether it is life, death, success, failure or money, famous quotes by famous people can provide insight into how to better our lives. Here is a list of the 150 best famous quotes that will inspire and motivate you to achieve.
Mr. Frenzy @ Frenzied Finances writes Consumer Tips: How to Score Deals While Shopping – Looking for some nice deals while you shop? There are always great options available – just be on the look-out. Here are some consumer tips!
John S @ Frugal Rules writes When Should You Start Saving for Retirement? – Saving for retirement can be challenging for many. There are many excuses to use from not having enough money to it being too far away. However, by starting to save for retirement earlier rather than later, regardless of the amount, you put yourself in the best position possible.
Mr.CBB @ Canadian Budget Binder writes Budgeting Tips For Low Income Families – A budget does not discriminate so no matter what your income is you can use a budget to account for your personal finances.
Mr. Utopia @ Personal Finance Utopia writes Job Burnout is Brutal – Job burnout is a disheartening ordeal. How do I know? I'm burned beyond a crisp right now! Read why I have job burnout and see what I'm doing about it.
Jon @ Novel Investor writes Best Mutual Fund Screener Online – The best mutual fund screener will help you filter through the tens of thousands of mutual and index funds so you can build a solid portfolio.
Jefferson @ See Debt Run writes Budgeting Challenges : The Variable Categories – Budgeting can be tricky business, especially when trying to estimate variable expenses (food, gasoline, entertainment). This article discusses how to approach creating a budget.
Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey @ My Personal Finance Journey writes How A "Fixer-Upper" House Can Turn Into A Nightmare – One of the very best ways to get a real estate deal on a new home is by buying a "fixer upper". However, this type of house can turn into a nightmare. This post highlights some of those nightmares, as well as suggestions on how to avoid them.
Joshua @ Modest Money writes How To Get More Bang For Your Swipe – It seems like credit card rewards have been popular from the day they were created and, continue to gain in popularity every day! However, to get the most bang for your swipe, you're going to have to use tact when you use your card.
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The gifted Akbar performs Raag Hansdhawani at the Al-Hamra Centre, Lahore on 27th December 2011. The concert was the 10th Monthly Concert arranged by the Lahore Music Forum (LMF). Accompanying Akbar are Sajid Ali (Tabla), Aamir Bashir (Harmonium), Ghulam Sabir (Tanpura) and Nazeer Ahmad (Tanpura). For more information on the LMF, join our Facebook page on www.facebook.com

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MARTINSBURG - Many recovering victims of abuse and addiction keep their past a secret because of shame and emotional pain, but for the women of East to West Women's Credo Ministry, telling their stories is the first step on a path to healing through God.
Credo Women's Ministry is a Christ-based support group that attempts to heal women who are the victims of others or of their own harmful behavior. With a handful of chapters throughout the mid-Atlantic and thousands of total members, Credo is now starting a chapter in Martinsburg.
"There's a real need in the area," said Gigi Miller, a 10-year Credo member who formerly traveled hours to Pennsylvania and Maryland to participate.
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From left, Chyrle Allen, Gigi Miller and Barb Plotner are the organizers of the East to West Credo Women's Ministry chapter in Martinsburg.
Starting out as a Christian fellowship to support those recovering from addiction, Credo now has expanded to all kinds of brokenness, including substance abuse, physical and mental abuse, abandonment and many other harmful behaviors. The organization describes itself as non-denominational and accepts both Christians and non-Christians to their retreats, with no commitment to become a believer.
Miller was a victim of sexual abuse when younger and suffered from alcoholism as an adult. Though she attended church regularly, getting past her emotional pain was like "crawling out of a pit."
"I never felt worthy of God's love," she said. "After I did Credo, I realized it's not about worthiness. He offers unconditional love."
Now she hopes that by sharing her story, she will help other women, which is exactly the mission of Credo.
"Giving up personal shame is a big part of the weekends," said Barb Plotner, an 11-year Credo member who in the past suffered from addiction and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
New Credo candidates attend a weekend retreat, where they hear 15 testimonies from laywomen who have already been through at least one retreat themselves. While the organizers of East to West Credo feel free to share their personal stories with the public, Credo weekends have a high level of confidentiality.
"A lot of what we do there is secretive," said Chyrle Allen, an eight-year Credo member who suffered from alcoholism and substance abuse earlier in life. "I want to stress that what is said there is kept in strict confidence."
What can be said about the retreats is that they involve personal testimonials, skits and prayer, all in the hopes of healing past hurts and becoming closer to God.
Once candidates attend a weekend, these new members can become part of "Team," a group of Credo veterans that plan the next retreat and organize the testimonials. Credo Women's Ministry then becomes an unbroken chain of women telling their stories in order to inspire other women to tell theirs.
"It becomes a catapult for helping other women," Plotner said.
In her view, Credo is a way to be "blessed by service." Organized by volunteers and spread largely by word-of-mouth, Credo retreats continue to expand throughout the region.
"It just keeps growing," said Allen, who will be the Rectora of the first retreat of the Martinsburg chapter. "One chapter is like fireworks shooting out over the whole area."
East to West Women's Credo Ministry plans to host its first retreat from April 18-21, 2013, at Camp Tomahawk in Hedgesville. Themed with "Peace in the Valley," based on Psalm 23:4, Allen plans for the retreat to be a "mountaintop experience."
To establish their nonprofit status and to run the camp next year, the organizers are planning numerous fundraisers in the coming year. They have already received the financial support of Peking Restaurant, Four Corners Club, Pill and Pill PLLC, and Howard Mann, CPA.
Through passion, prayer and the help of the Martinsburg community, the organizers know they can make their dream become reality. The success of East to West Women's Credo Ministry will mean helping both new and old members fulfill their potential.
"Credo has taught me that we're always under construction," Plotner said. "It's helping me become the woman I want to be."
East to West Credo Women's Ministry is currently accepting charitable donations through BB&T or by check. For more information about how to donate, upcoming fundraisers or how to become a candidate, call Plotner at 304-433-0488 or email


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The use of extreme states of insulin shock in the treatment of psychiatric patients, particularly of those with schizophrenia, has in the last few years afforded an opportunity to study electrocardiographic changes in presumably normal hearts under the influence of large doses of insulin. Insulin shock therapy was introduced by Sake1 in 1933 for patients with hitherto relatively hopeless schizophrenia. After a preliminary period of suspicious aloofness, psychiatrists and physicians interested in mental disease have adopted the method on a large scale because of the brilliant results at times achieved.
The method and technic are given in detail in Sakel's monograph and elsewhere. The usual technic requires patients to be in coma from hypoglycemia for an hour or more. This means that from the time the insulin is injected to the termination of the coma three to five hours elapses, during which severe hypoglycemia is present, with minimum blood sugar
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You may have attended one of my antiques appraisal shows or you may have read about some of the places that I have visited or the people I have met. Ever since 1998, I continue to present my appraisal events to live audiences across the country. It is fun to hear the stories of how someone acquired a vintage or antique piece. Recently, I met some folks with some interesting stories to share.
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I met Kelly in rainy Seattle, Wash. He wanted me to appraise a gorgeous Native American necklace, in the squash blossom form with semi-precious stones, during my appraisal event. I asked him how he acquired it and he told me that it was a tip. I ask, "A tip?" He replied, "Yes. I was waiting on a table and when I returned to pick up my tip, this necklace was on the table on top of the bill." I handed it into my manager and he held onto it expecting the diners to call the restaurant or come to pick it up. About a month later, no one called about the necklace and my manager gave it to me announcing, "I guess it IS your tip." I told Kelly that it was probably the best tip any waiter ever received. His circa 1920s squash blossom necklace from New Mexico was worth $5,000. That's what I call a good day at work!
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This $5,000 Native American necklace was left to Kelly, a waiter, as a tip for his service at a Seattle restaurant.
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At an appraisal event in Kansas City, Mo., I met a woman named Jane who got a great deal and didn't even realize it. Jane brought a picture of an eagle to one of my events that she bought at an estate sale for $2. She maintained that even though she didn't pay much for it, she was sure it was a valuable print by Pablo Picasso. I respectfully disagreed with her. She started to raise her voice. As she did, I reassured her that what she had was not a Picasso print worth $1,200, but instead a Picasso drawing worth $50,000. She had an original and didn't even know it.
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In Hazleton, Pa., I presented an appraisal event at a shopping mall. A couple, aged 75 or so, brought a large Impressionist snowscape painting to the event that had been in their family for generations. Before the start of the event, two men approached the couple and offered the couple $8,000 for the painting on the spot. The couple declined. They explained that they had brought the painting to be appraised by me and that they were going to find out what the painting was worth.
They were wise to ignore the offer from these two "pickers" as they had only offered them a tiny fraction of the painting's actual value. The painting was a 1930s American Impressionist painting by one of Pennsylvania's premier artists. I told them it was worth $100,000 as another painting like theirs had recently sold for that much money - not a measly $8,000. They were thrilled and took the painting home to share the news with their children and grandchildren.
- Celebrity Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author and award-winning TV personality Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide. As seen on NBC's The Tonight Show and Comedy Central's The Daily Show, Dr. Lori appears on Lifetime Television. For a full schedule of Dr. Lori's antiques appraisal events, visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori, or call 888-431-1010.


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Synopsis: Over a short period in the 1840s, the three Brontë sisters working in a remote English
parsonage produced some of the best-loved and most-enduring of all novels: Charlotte's Jane Eyre, Emily's Wuthering Heights, and Anne's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, a book that created a scandal when it was published in 1848 under the pseudonym Acton Bell.
Compelling in its imaginative power and bold naturalism, the novel opens in the autumn of 1827, when a mysterious woman who calls herself Helen Graham seeks refuge at the desolate moorland mansion of Wildfell Hall. Brontë's enigmatic heroine becomes the object of gossip and jealousy as neighbors learn she is escaping from an abusive marriage and living under an assumed name. A daring story that exposed the dark brutality of Victorian chauvinism, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall was nevertheless attacked by some critics as a celebration of the same excesses it criticized.
"Every reader who has felt the power of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights comes, sooner or later, to The Tenant of Wildfell Hall," observed Brontë scholar Margaret Lane. "Anne Brontë, with all the Brontë taste for violence and drama, and with her experience of the same rude scenes and savage Yorkshire tales that had fed the imaginations of her sisters, did not shrink. She used the material at hand, and shaped it with singular honesty and seriousness….Anne is a true Brontë."
I believe most, if not all, of my friends think I'm a little kooky. (I know my family thinks I'm kooky, but they have no choice but to put up with my singular habits and interests.) It is a running joke on road trips with friends and family that I want to stop at every historical marker. I play it for laughs knowing that there is not a snowball's chance in hell I will get the caravan to stop at the roadside marker one mile ahead, but there is also a kernel of hope that one day they will. I know it is my love of history (1) that keeps me reaching for the classics as my reading material of choice. Each one is like peeking into a time capsule and really, what better way is there to learn about an era than to read novels written by people living in the time? What better way to learn, period? The novels I love best, regardless of when they were written, are ones that teach me something as well as entertain me. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall does both so splendidly that it is my favorite novel of 2012, so far.
What did I learn? That debauchery was alive and well in 19th century England. Of course, I knew this on a logical level, just as I know that people have been having sex before marriage since Adam and Eve. (2) But, there is still a small, illogical part of me that believes that people who lived in past times were more noble, stronger and less apt to give into baser desires than their modern-day ancestors. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is the first book I have read that spells out so unflinchingly behavior that would be considered shocking no matter the time period. There were times while reading of Arthur Huntingdon's behavior that my embarrassment and mortification for all involved was acute and almost unbearable. (3)
Bronte built to the moment brilliantly, starting in the middle of the story when a widow, Helen Graham, her young son and servant arrive at vacant, rundown, gloomy Wildfell Hall. Mrs. Graham reluctantly engages with the country families around her, preferring to keep herself and son separate. Anyone that has lived in a country/small town setting knows that is a vain wish. Too little of interest happens in small towns when a new element is introduced, it must be investigated immediately and thoroughly. A young landowner, Gilbert Markham, after initially disliking Mrs. Graham because of her standoffishness and attitude about men in general and him in particular, gradually falls in love with Mrs. Graham. This, of course, upsets the young woman Markham had been favoring and, unsurprisingly, rumors start to swirl about Mrs. Graham's virtue.
We hear the story of Helen's life and how she arrived at Wildfell Hall in her own words in the form of a journal. From her coming out, rejection of two older, suitable suitors, and acceptance of a younger rake she loves to the slow, inevitable dissolution of her marriage, Helen shows a fortitude, independence and feminist tendencies that is unusual for a novel written during those times. Wives did not shut their husbands out of their bedrooms, nor did they leave their husbands in the middle of the night to find anonymous refuge in a remote area. Women during that age, and honestly up until fairly recent times, were expected to look the other way while their husbands did whatever they wanted. Many consider The Tenant of Wildfell Hall and Helen Huntingdon the first feminist novel and heroine, respectively.
Anne Bronte wrote only two novels in her short life, Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. That she is less well-known than her sisters Charlotte and Emily can be laid directly at Charlotte Bronte's feet. Charlotte, the only Bronte sibling to live past 30, refused to allow Tenant to be re-published after Anne's death, stating "Wildfell Hall it hardly appears to me desirable to preserve. The choice of subject in that work is a mistake, it was too little consonant with the character, tastes and ideas of the gentle, retiring inexperienced writer." Reading about Anne's life on Wikipedia (4) and the impression I get about Charlotte's relationship and attitude about Anne (5) makes my heart ache for the youngest and possibly strongest of the Bronte sisters and the wrong done by her after her death.
If I have one complaint about Tenant it is the exhausting pious attitude of Helen. Anne was much more religious than her sisters and it shows in her work, especially Tenant. I don't agree or disagree with Helen's religious beliefs and I understand why a person in her situation would rely so heavily on faith to get her through her trials, but Helen's sermonizing does get old.
While I don't think the Brontes will ever supplant Jane Austen as my favorite 19th century British author, Anne Bronte might have just passed Charlotte as my favorite Bronte. (6) More telling than that is the fact that The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (★★★★★) has skyrocketed into my top five classics along with Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, North and South and The House of Mirth. It is a novel that I eagerly look forward to revisiting many times during my life.
- As well as The Classics Club and my 1001 Books Challenge.
- Yes, they were married "in the sight of God" but still, not married in the modern sense of the word.
- The "I Love Lucy Syndrome," where watching and reading acts make you uncomfortable because you can see yourself in those acts. Do not assume I have ever lived a debauched life like Arthur Huntingdon, but I have been drunk and embarrassed myself before.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Bront%C3%AB
- The impression I get is that Charlotte did not like Anne nor respect her work. It makes her refusal to allow Anne's work published seem petty and makes me like Charlotte less. I must read Elizabeth Gaskell's biography of Charlotte soon and find more information about Anne.
- Especially in light of my impressions of Charlotte's actions after Anne's death.
- The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (★★★★★) by Anne Bronte
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Confused is the word many Americans are using to describe the Affordable Care Act.
An August survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 51 percent of Americans who responded still don't understand how the law will affect them. Confusion is highest among Hispanics (64 percent), the uninsured (62 percent), and young adults (62 percent). And that makes them fertile ground for fraud and scams.
"Confusion is a crook's best friend," said James Quiggle, communications director at the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud in Washington.
In ACA fraud, the key objective is your medical record.
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HUDSON COUNTY — A large truck overturned on Route 495 on the Union City-North Bergen border this afternoon, and westbound traffic is quickly backing up near the Lincoln Tunnel, according to witnesses and state transportation officials.
At least three people were seen being taken away on stretchers at the scene. EMS crews from Weehawken, North Bergen and the Jersey City Medical Center are on the scene.
The truck is on its side blocking two lanes of traffic near the Routes 1&9 exit ramp and just west of the Union City Kennedy Boulevard ramp on Route 495 West. One lane of traffic has been reopened to somewhat ease the congestion.
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|Gene expression array profiles identify subclasses of breast cancers with different clinical outcomes and different molecular features. The present study attempted to correlate genomic alterations (loss of heterozygosity; LOH) with subclasses of breast cancers having distinct gene expression signatures. Hierarchical clustering of expression array data from 89 invasive breast cancers identified four major expression subclasses. Thirty-four of these cases representative of the four subclasses were microdissected and allelotyped using genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphism detection arrays (Affymetrix, Inc.). LOH was determined by comparing tumor and normal single nucleotide polymorphism allelotypes. A newly developed statistical tool was used to determine the chromosomal regions of frequent LOH. We found that breast cancers were highly heterogeneous, with the proportion of LOH ranging widely from 0.3% to >60% of heterozygous markers. The most common sites of LOH were on 17p, 17q, 16q, 11q, and 14q, sites reported in previous LOH studies. Signature LOH events were discovered in certain expression subclasses. Unique regions of LOH on 5q and 4p marked a subclass of breast cancers with "basal-like" expression profiles, distinct from other subclasses. LOH on 1p and 16q occurred preferentially in a subclass of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancers. Finding unique LOH patterns in different groups of breast cancer, in part defined by expression signatures, adds confidence to newer schemes of molecular classification. Furthermore, exclusive association between biological subclasses and restricted LOH events provides rationale to search for targeted genes.
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The reformation of the Greater Heights Super Neighborhood is proceeding apace, and there will be two meeting over the next eight days to really advance this process. The following is an e-mail from Donald Perkins, the dynamo with the City of Houston's Planning and Development Department, who is spearheading this process.
The e-mail is from April 2, hence the advisory of an April 8 get-together. However, there will be a by-laws meeting this Thursday and a general meeting April 27. Hope you can attend.
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Good morning Greater Heights stakeholders,
Per our March 30 SNC reformation meeting, attached are the summary notes. Per the meeting, we have established three (3) working committees to help assist with the reformation process: Bylaws Committee, Organizational Framework Committee, and Communications Committee (partially via Congresswoman Lee's crime prevention task force initiative). The attachment details the first 2 committees. If you'd like to participate with any of the standing committees, please reply to me and I'll include you on the e-distribution list per their respective meeting. No one is limited to one committee.
FYI, the Organizational Framework Committee will meet Wednesday, April 8 at the Proctor Plaza Park Community Center (803 Temple ) at 6:30 p.m. (revised location). The Bylaws Committee will meet Thursday, April 23 at the West End Multi-Service Center at 6:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to participate with any of these committees.
As a follow-up, Michael Halpin, representing Congresswoman Lee, will continue to work with the Greater Heights community on the Crime Prevention Task Force initiative as we continue to work toward finalizing the Greater Heights SNC reformation process.
Again, I'll forward a friendly reminder about the next scheduled general Greater Heights SNC re-formation meeting set for Monday, April 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Heights branch library – community room (1302 Heights Blvd.).
If you know of anyone that may want to participate in this SNC re-formation process, please bring them along. Contact me if you have any questions. Thanks.
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"He built this for me ..." Perry Tweeted from their vacation in Agra, India, along with a picture of the casually dressed globetrotting couple in an embrace against the backdrop of that marble marvel the Taj Mahal.
Considered one of the world's most beautiful monuments to eternal love, the Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
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Byrum said that expanded barge access would provide new ways to ship agricultural imports to Michigan's west coast, and also provide many businesses with the opportunity to export Michigan commodities down the Mississippi River.
"The Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico actually are the gateway for exports, and [expanded barge access] would allow Michigan agricultural commodities to participate in the export market, which many currently are not able to do," Byrum said. "It's a real opportunity and we encourage support of this initiative."
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What are you doing to celebrate Independence Day?
I went and walked the Augusta river with my newest friend,Whitney ( our new neighbor) then she made some sweet potato pancakes ( I questioned it at first but they are good). Then came back up to our apartment and CLEANED it up. David is making home made chicken and dumpling and Whitney just got here. Going to watch fire works on the tv because its to hot to take the kids out.
I am not doing a thing.
Tomorrow we go on vacation to California to visit family and go to disneyland. We will be gone for four days.
So today is just relaxing and trying to keep our dogs from going off everytime a fire cracker sounds.
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Well its been a while since I blogged and ranted but I thought I might take some time to let everyone know I'm still here and gaming. Well I started to commute to Oklahoma City weekly for my job and its been keeping me busy. I do 10 hour days and workout about an hour after work so its long days and I'm too darn tired to play games. I do bring my 360 with me but sometimes it just sits in my luggage some weeks. Well enough about that; here's some things I'm working on:
-Homefront is a piece of crap. OMG you kidding me. Tard PS2 graphics and its only 6 short levels. Wow what a disappointment. Story was interesting for a minute but overall it was short, ugly and unpolished.
-Tiger Woods Masters kinda sucks. The caddy advise thing disrupts your gameplay. Than the most cheapest thing happened I had to buy a golf course to qualify for the Masters with my custom character....really EA wtf you SOB...ripoff by the man again...oh well I'll play for a while till I lose my interest
-Crysis 2 is very good and I wish I had more time to devote to it but its a game you have to think and strategize and I really don't want to do that after a long day of work. Will try to beat it this weekend. Great game and graphics.
-Ok now to the good stuff; Dragon Age II baby. It is freaking awesome. Love the new consolfied controls and gamplay. I finish it with my warrior class and now I'm finishing with my mage. Love the twisted story almost reminds me of Mass Effect 2. Love it and looking forward to DLC.
-Bulletstorm is awesome as well. Loved the scoring system and story is actually ballzee. Very good shooter and just tried Gears of War 3 Beta and its pretty fun but not my cup of tea.
-Finally my most prized game COD: Black Ops. I getting my itch again. Played it the past two nights and with the next DLC just two weeks away I'm really considering just dropping all gaming and attempt to get to prestige 15. I'm at 9 now with over 34000 kills and K/D of 2.59. Love this game.
Other notes: bought iMac pretty cool but need to learn how to maximize it, almost bought a PS3 used for Killzone 3 but waiting till it gets to 199, 3DS looks cool even demo'd Street Fighter but screen is too small and you have to have it at a perfect angle wait for it to develop, I still haven't bought any games for the Kinect since sports.
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You came to a Wii forum to ask that question?
Hey guys my dad syas i can get the WII or 360 with live which should i pick?
whichever you want?Originally Posted by masterman
You came to a Wii forum to ask that question?
If you're willing to save your money. Have him buy a 360 and you buy a Wii, it's cheaper. If you don't have a job, a Wii.
They're both awesome systems... what games do you want to play? Consider all your options before making a decision in the end.
WiiSports (obviously) / Redsteel / Excite Truck / TC:SO / Rayman RR / Wii Play / Sonic and the Secret Rings / Mad Catz Skinz
A Wii!!!!!
Dude, did you seriously just come to Wiichat.com and ask that question expecting an unbiased response? Deep down, you must really want a Wii.
You'd better decide quick dude. It won't exactly be easy to get a hold of one for the next month.
why do people overexaggerate release dates so much.
Both. I wouldn't be able to choose between my 360 and the Wii i'm getting Sunday.
Obviously if you come to a Wii forum and ask that everyone is gonna say Wii. I would actually go for the 360 though. I don't think I would get a Wii as an only console.


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FRIDAY, July 12 (HealthDay News) -- The aging population will not cause emergency department visits to increase in frequency, but their duration will increase, according to research published in the July issue of Health Affairs.
Daniel J. Pallin, M.D., from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and colleagues applied current age-specific emergency department visit rates to the population structure anticipated by the Census Bureau through 2050.
The researchers found that demographic shifts will not cause the number of emergency department visits to increase any more than would be expected from population growth. However, increases in visit lengths and the likelihood of hospitalization are expected to increase. The aggregate amount of time patients spend in emergency departments nationwide will increase 10 percent faster than population growth, meaning that emergency department capacity needs to increase by 10 percent, even without an increase in the number of visits. Hospitals will need to expand capacity faster than required by raw population growth alone because hospital admissions from the emergency department will increase 23 percent faster than population growth.
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During the 2014 Easter season, two stirring performances of Rob Gardner's oratorio Lamb of God, left Kalamazoo audiences spellbound. A sacred musical retelling of the final days of the life of Jesus Christ, His Atonement and Resurrection, the Lamb of God tells the story through the eyes of those who loved Jesus and knew Him best.
Whether you experience the Lamb of God as a captivated audience member or play a part in it as a musician, choir member, soloist or narrator, this year you'll have three chances to be swept away.
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They were stated by Probate Court Judge Thomas A. Swift Tuesday afternoon after he announced his decision on who he would appoint to the empty seat and held a brief swearing in ceremony for winner Kelly Bianco.
Faced with 11 candidates for the position, Swift said he was met with a tough call to make based on all of their individual qualifications. But, in the end, he said Bianco fit the bill best.
''I think it was a good decision,'' he said.
That judgment was put to him after the Board of Education
was unable to come to an agreement on who should take the spot of Steve Varga, who resigned from the board in February. Discussion on the topic actually led to an alleged assault of member Ronald Brennan by board president Joseph Pasquerilla during a heated March 5 executive session.
Once that deadline passed about two weeks ago, the issue by Ohio law had to be turned over to a probate court.
Superintendent Steve Stohla said he was pleased with how fast the process was completed by Swift, especially since the school board is in a position now when more often than not the remaining four board members tend to vote 2-2.
''I'm glad he did this. We're pretty much at a standstill,'' he said.
Well aware of what she sees as an often ''divisive'' board, Bianco said her goal is to remain independent.
''I have no agenda,'' she said. ''I just hope I can maintain independence. It's such a political hot seat right now.''
With a focus on maintaining a quality to education in Brookfield, Bianco added that her own professional background should also help in dealing with the district's struggling finances.
Bianco owns her own firm, Strategic Valuation Group in Howland, where she manages the appraisals of companies.
''I think these skills may marry with the challenges Brookfield is facing. Hopefully, I'll bring some new ideas to the board and support on how to do that,'' she said.
And Stohla said he's happy to hear that, too, and looks forward to Bianco pitching in with dealing with those complicated issues alongside himself and the treasurer.
''We're in a fiscal crunch and we're trying to get ourselves out of this,'' Stohla said.
The remaining 10 candidates who also applied for the seat were Gwen Martino, Rhonda Bonekovic, Steve Shull, Jerry Necastro, Kenneth Warrender, Drew Balach, Darin Vadala, James Hoffman, Joanne Sydlowski and Joseph O'Toole.
Fact BoxPROFILE: KELLY BIANCO
Age: 39
Occupation: Owner of Strategic Valuation Group in Howland
Family: Husband, Mark; three sons, Billy, Spencer and Harrison; and two stepsons, Marky and Andrew
Hometown: Lifelong Brookfield resident


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The odds are in your favor
August 15, 2014 - Amanda Gabeletto
I love creating vignettes around the house.
I learned the fancy word for grouping objects together to create a pleasing display on a shelf or table while watching HGTV. I also learned that for some reason grouping them in odd numbers, usually three or five is more pleasing to the eye.
Funny how when you put an odd number of objects together, it creates balance. That's a bit beautiful, don't you think?
An HGTV article online says creating vignettes is an easy way to give your home "designer zing," and who the heck doesn't want some zing in their life?
When I make up a vignette, and an object isn't tall enough, I'll often use books to give it a boost. I have so many of them and so little shelf space, so that works out well.
I also like to use objects with meaning.
In the vignette below, I grouped black and white objects on a bookshelf full of colorful books. I like the contrast. The skull is from my sister-in-law's trip to Mexico, the statue is from my great uncle's house, and the framed sketch is one the hub did when he was in art school.
In this next vignette, I painted the birch trees and frame. I've always had a thing for those types of trees. The globe was a gift from the hub when we first started dating. He literally gave me the world. Come on, how could I not fall head over heels? A small train in front of the books is a pencil sharpener once belonging to my grandfather, who worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. The candles were displayed at our wedding reception.
In the final vignette below, the angels are from my childhood. The bigger one has a hole in the back for a light and went in my window at Christmas. The smaller was our tree topper growing up. My mom gave it to me. The cedar box belonged to my grandfather, and the peacock picture frame was a gift from my mom. The framed print hanging on the wall came from Finds Furniture Consignment in Hollidaysburg. I love that store, such a treasure trove.
I hope this inspires you to collect some of your beloved objects and create a few spots around your home where you can pause and enjoy their beauty and the memories they evoke.


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Summer Camps
Colby, DeBruce, Rushford, and Pack Forest
Why Choose a DEC Camp?
DEC camps combine environmental education, sportsman education and outdoor fun.
DEC camps instill a life-long passion for nature and
stewardship of natural resources.
- We use a fun, hands-on approach to teach about the environment.
- You'll learn outdoor skills as well as the essentials of backpacking, camping and canoeing.
- You'll come away with a life-long passion for nature and a dedication to stewardship of our natural resources.
What's it like at an environmental ed camp?
Campers study streams and what
lives in them.
You'll explore New York's diverse habitats, and learn how human activities affect the environment. Campers solve challenges, learn environmental concepts, practice outdoor skills and spend the week immersed in nature.
All of the camps offer sportsman education classes, including hunting and archery. The Pack Forest camp also offers shooting sports for the 14 to 17 year-olds
See a typical week's schedule for Camps Colby, DeBruce and Rushford
See the Pack Forest weekly schedule
2016 camp schedules and availability
A camp session runs Sunday through Friday. Campers may attend as many sessions as they wish, subject to availability. Check current availability at all four camps.
Camp counselors have college-
level training in environmental
sciences or education.
About our camp counselors
Our counselors are well-educated and committed to providing a great experience for all campers. All environmental education camp counselors have at least two years of college in natural or biological sciences, natural resource conservation, environmental education or primary and secondary education. Our counselors are all certified in First Aid and CPR/AED and have had background checks performed on them.
Cost and Sponsorships
DEC camp costs $350 per camper, per week. Many campers are sponsored by local conservation organizations, hunting and fishing clubs and community groups. Talk with organizations in your area to find out if they offer sponsorships, and how to receive one. Click on the "register button" to use our online system and pick the week that's best for your child.
Help support DEC Camps
You can now donate online to help support the camps program. Donations may also be made in memory of loved ones. Funds raised for camperships help underwrite the costs for youth that otherwise would be unable to attend.
The camp donations are handled by the NHT (Natural Heritage Trust). It is a 501 (c) (3) charitable trust created to receive and administer gifts in support of parks, land and water conservation and outdoor recreation in New York State. The NHT works with DEC to administer and raise private funds for the camp program. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. If you'd like to support DEC's environmental education camps, click on the image at left to make a donation.
Learn more about each camp
Visit DEC's Summer Camps on Facebook!
Follow the links below to learn more about each camp. Campers must be the minimum age by December 1st of 2016 to attend.
- Camp Colby (11 to 13 year-olds) in Franklin County, next to the Adirondack Forest Preserve
- Camp DeBruce (11 to 13 year-olds) in the southern Catskills
- Camp Rushford (11 to 13 and 14 to 17 year-olds) in Allegany County
- Camp Pack Forest (11 to 13 and 14 to 17 year-olds) in the southern Adirondacks
Click on the Play button to view.
Sign up for camp updates
Campers, parents and sponsors can sign up to receive periodic emails from camp staff.
To sign up for email updates, first use this link to, subscribe to GovDelivery by entering your e-mail address. On the "Quick Subscription" page go to the "Education and Outdoor Skills" category and check the box next to "Living Green with your Family." You will receive a welcome email from DEC confirming your subscription(s).
More about Summer Camps:
- Camp Colby - This camp is located on the western shore of Lake Colby, just outside the Village of Saranac Lake.
- Camp DeBruce - This camp is located in the Catskills, in Sullivan County about eight miles east of Livingston Manor, NY.
- Camp Rushford - This camp is located on the Hanging Bog Wildlife Management Area in Allegany County about two miles southwest of Rushford Lake.
- Pack Forest - Located in the southern Adirondacks, this camp is open to campers age 11 to 17 and is DEC's newest camp.
- Camp Weeks and Availability - A listing of open and closed weeks for the environmental education camps.
- How to Register for Camp - A how-to for parents to send their child to camp, including applications and deadlines.
- Information for Camp Attendees - Forms, descriptions, and general information for youth attending Camp Colby, DeBruce, Rushford, and Pack Forest.
- FAQ's about DEC Camp - FAQ's for the DEC Environmental Education Summer Camps.
- Sportsman Education at Camp - A decription of the Sportsman Education Classes offered at the DEC summer camps
- Sponsoring Youth to Camp - Steps for an organization sponsoring youth to the environmental education camps.
- Donating in Memory of a Loved One - how you can donate to send a kid to camp
- Employment at Education Camps - Staff positions available at the environmental education camps.


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"Dancing with the Stars" Recap: Raisman Soars to Top on Latin Night
(LOS ANGELES) -- Seven couples strutted their stuff to Latin hits on Monday as part of Dancing with the Stars' Latin dances night, which also featured live performances from Colombian-born Spanish rock musician, Juanes.
The stars first danced their individual routines with their pro partners and, in a format twist, co-host Tom Bergeron announced that the star with the highest judges' score would be safe from elimination this week.
The remaining six couples then had to take part in a dance-off, competing against each other in either the cha cha cha, jive or rumba. For each of those three separate contests, the judges selected a winning couple, giving that pair three bonus points.
At the end of the show, gymnast Aly Raisman was in the lead, and comedian Andy Dick was in last place.
The couple with the lowest combined tally of judges' scores and viewers' votes will be eliminated from the competition on Tuesday.
Country music singer Kellie Pickler won immunity, so she cannot be eliminated.
The individual routines:
Jacoby Jones: The NFL star's salsa with partner Karina Smirnoff was the first dance of the night, and the judges had high praise. "I don't know what's going on. Was that an earthquake or did you just rock this place?" head judge Len Goodman said. While he said he would have preferred fewer lifts in the routine, he added, "You came out looking great. The cool dude, the hot chick. Really was first rate." Judges Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba were in agreement. Inaba drew chuckles when she told Jones, "It's like you could fart the salsa. I mean, it's so in your body." Total score: 27 out of a possible 30 points.
Ingo Rademacher: The judges said they thought the soap opera star's rumba with partner Kym Johnson was lacking in emotion and fluidity. "Ingo, Ingo, Ingo. They say hips don't lie; in your case, I wish they could. In your case it was too staccato. The hip action has to be fluid," Tonioli declared. Inaba said she believed Rademacher was thinking so hard about his technique that he failed to deliver on fluidity and sensuality, and Goodman said he thought Rademacher tried his best but couldn't quite deliver. Total score: 22/30.
Kellie Pickler: The county singer's samba with partner Derek Hough received a standing ovation from the ballroom audience and a near-perfect score from judges, although Carrie Ann Inaba said she didn't believe Pickler connected emotionally with the dance. "When you dance, I see perfection in every single move you do. You are such an incredible student, every line is perfect...but I don't feel you when you dance," she said. Her fellow judges strongly disagreed. Goodman said he "thought it was brilliant," and Tonioli proclaimed, "It was a perfect blend of technique and performance. Everything you would want from a samba was there." Total score: 29/30.
Andy Dick: The Old School actor found himself the target of the judges' jibes again, when his rumba with partner Sharna Burgess failed to impress. Dick logged another shaky performance, with Bruno Tonioli saying the actor took "an unforgettable, classic dance," and made him wish he could forget it. Total score: 17/30.
Aly Raisman: The Olympic gymnast's bubbly salsa with partner Mark Ballas won the judges over. "More of those, please," Tonioli said, likening the performance to "an uplifting, tutti frutti, delicious cocktail of tropical flavors perfectly shaken." Inaba was in full agreement. "I loved it," she said, smiling as she added, "This is the Aly that I knew was always in there waiting to come out. You nailed it. You made me so happy." Goodman also likened the routine to a mixed drink -- a tequila sunrise: "It was sharp, it was fruity, it was tasty and refreshing," he said. Total score: 29/30.
Sean Lowe: The reality TV star's rumba with partner Peta Murgatroyd drew approval from Inaba and Tonioli, but Goodman wasn't impressed. "It was like a match. Peta was hot; you were a bit wooden," Goodman said. Inaba told Lowe that it was clear that he had listened to judges' previous critiques and was hearing the music. "That was just wonderful," she said. Tonioli said Lowe's musicality was "so much better," and told him he should be proud. Total score: 24/30.
Zendaya: The Disney star performed a dramatic paso doble with partner Val Chmerkovskiy, and while the judges said she was an outstanding dancer, they noticed small flaws. Goodman told her to lift her chin a bit, and Tonioli agreed, adding that she needed to fully extend her arms. Total score: 27/30.
The Dance-Offs:
Since they didn't know which dance they would be required to perform, each of the couples had to learn all three dances: cha cha cha, rumba and jive.
Even though Pickler and Raisman were tied after the individual performances, the rules stated that the dancer with the higher cumulative judges' score of the season would win immunity. That meant Pickler didn't have to perform in the dance-off.
Three of the remaining couples picked their opponents, who in turn chose the style of dance. After each pair of couples danced -– doing the same style of dance to the same music -– the judges chose the winner.
The winner of each match-up won an extra three points on top of their earlier score.
Cha-cha-cha: Dick and Raisman faced off, with Raisman earning the win. The judges' decision was unanimous.
Jive: Jones and Zendaya battled in this round, and, in a unanimous decision, Zendaya took the win.
Rumba: In this match-up between Rademacher and Lowe, the judges chose Rademacher, although the decision was split. Tonioli chose Lowe.
Here's a rundown of Monday's scores:
- Aly Raisman and Mark Ballas: 29 plus 3 Dance-Off points for a total of 32.
- Zendaya and Val Chmerkovskiy: 27 plus 3 Dance-Off points for a total of 30.
- Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough: 29
- Jacoby Jones and Karina Smirnoff: 27
- Ingo Rademacher and Kym Johnson: 22 plus 3 Dance-Off points for a total of 30.
- Sean Lowe and Peta Murgatroyd: 24
One couple will be eliminated on Tuesday's results show, beginning at 9 p.m. Eastern time on ABC. The show will also feature a musical performance by Michael Buble.
Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio


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Fantasy baseball owners have memories like elephants -- spiteful, misguided elephants.
If a player wronged us, we tend to remember, which oftens leads to one-sided grudges, that, believe me, do not bother professional athletes who are making six, seven or eight figures just to play baseball. Even worse, these silly grudges cause us to miss out on good years from that player, which, of course, just strengthens our spite.
I've gone through my share of situations like this -- specifically with Ervin Santana -- but I've wised up in my advanced age. Sure, I undoubtedly carry subconcious biases toward certain players, but my aggressive indifference now stems from objective analysis.
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Regardless of how you determine which players you're "out on" this year, chances are there's a core group that has almost no chance of landing on your teams. Here are five guys who are unlikely to make the cut for any of my squads.
Matt Kemp, OF, Dodgers. My colleagues will probably think this is a spite pick because I drafted Kemp in the first round last year, but I won the league anyway, so I can't complain too much about Kemp's disappointing 2013. (How's that for a humble brag?). I just don't trust Kemp to be healthy...at all. He's missed 145 games the past two years, and we already know he'll miss at least the first two games this season because of an ankle injury. It was considered a "step forward" for Kemp on Saturday when he "simulated some baserunning situations." That's it? He's just simulating baserunning situations? Wake me up when he does some actual base running. The whole situation stinks, and even if Kemp does return early in the year, it wouldn't be shocking to see him quickly aggravate the injury. How far would Kemp have to fall for me to draft him? Seventh round? Eighth? I don't know, but I doubt he'll make it there, which is why I'm sure he'll be someone else's problem this season.
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, Nationals. Zimmerman is so boring that I might fall asleep writing this paragraph. He's managed to stay relatively healthy the past two years (145 and 147 games played, respectively), so that's good, but he ranked just seventh among 3Bs on the Fantasy Source Roto Rater in each campaign. He'll get you .275-25-85 if he's healthy, which is fine for a 3B, but it doesn't exactly insppipasdgihpasoggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg -- whoa, sorry, I dozed off for a second. Bottom line is that I'll always be able to find a player I like better in the sixth round or seventh round, which is where Zimmerman has slotted in recent mock drafts.
Julio Teheran, SP, Braves. I have nothing against Teheran -- he seems like a gentleman and a scholar -- but try as I might, I can't envision a scenario where I think Teheran is the best pitcher on the board. He was good last year, but I don't trust his 8.24 K-rate (just 8.1 for his minor league career), nor do I trust his 3.20 ERA (3.69 FIP). Sealing the deal is his 51-inning jump between 2012 and '13. There are plenty of good pitchers in Teheran's range, like Alex Cobb and Lance Lynn, who have fewer risks and more upside.
Austin Jackson, OF, Tigers. What does Jackson do, exactly? The glass-half-full answer would be "a little of everything;" the glass-half-empty answer would be "not much of anything." He's missed at least 25 games in each of the past two seasons because of abdominal and hamstring injuries, respectively, but even so, his numbers are pedestrian aside from his runs scored. With Ian Kinsler in town and Torii Hunter establishing himself as Detroit's No. 2 hitter last year, Jackson could find himself hitting in no-man's land (7th or 8th), which means fewer runs and only marginally more RBI opportunities. Could he go 20/20? Maybe, but it seems unlikely at this point, and his batting average has fluctuated wildly throughout his career. By the time Jackson is one of the top OFs left on the board, chances are I'll be looking for either an HR or SB specialist -- not a guy who gives me a little (emphasis on "little") of both.
Rick Porcello, SP, Tigers. Porcello is only 25, and he took a big step forward last year by raising his K-rate by almost two batters per nine innings. His FIP (3.53) was also much better than his ERA (4.32), and his ground-ball rate was a career-high 55.3 percent. But here's the problem: He sucks. And I say this completely objectively and with no bias. He sucks. So, no thanks.


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The Gary La Pelusa Association made a donation to the Bridgemen Drum and Bugle Corps when the Bridgemen hosted a Tournament of Stars last month at Veteran's Stadium in Bayonne. At the event are, from left, Nancy DuCharme, ticket chairman for the event; Larry DePaulo; Marie Downes, drum major Bridgemen Alumni Corps.; Ursula McGurrin, president of the Gary La Pelusa Association; Tom Solari, Sgt. At Arms; and Bayonne Councilman Gary La Pelusa Sr.
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New Directions in Lace: Hats taught by Kate Gagnon Osborn and Courtney Kelley
Bring three luscious lace hats off your needles and into your outfits. From confident cast-on to beautiful bind-off, learn to knit lace in the round, shape in pattern and more!
Other projects made as part of this class:
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Three Allentown police officers were injured Friday afternoon as police pursued a drug suspect's car through the streets, into Whitehall Township and back.
At least one cop was struck near 5th and Linden streets, where a mangled police bicycle was on the ground.
A police officer was being loaded into a nearby ambulance just before 3 p.m.
At least one other police officer was driving a cruiser car that was rear-ended.
Allentown police report the incident started with a drug investigation at 4th and Allen streets.
Police tried to stop a drug suspect's car but it fled.
Police pursued the car into Whitehall and then back into Allentown. As the chase continued, the speed increased.
The suspect hit two police cars and a police officer on his bike.
That suspect continued to flee and went through construction fencing at Law and Court streets, two alleys at the former Colonial Theater site in downtown Allentown where a new office building will be built.
At 6th and Gordon streets, the unidentified suspect jumped out of the car but was apprehended by police
All three police officers were taken to the hospital with minor to moderate injuries.
Police spokesmen said all three suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.
Accident interrupts major Allentown event:
At the time of the incident, the Pennsylvania Society was holding a luncheon in a huge tent at 6th and Linden streets.
"The PA Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious organizations in the commonwealth. It's business and political leaders that are dedicated to civic engagement," explained State Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh).
The rear-ended police car apparently was pushed into a utility pole along Linden Street near the luncheon tent.
"All of the sudden the sirens were just blaring and really close and then all of the sudden bam, bam and then another bam," explained Charlie Breene of Oil City. "There was a lot of good security here, so they were all running."
Title of the annual luncheon was "The Miracle that is Allentown."
Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, The Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, cabinet secretaries, state senators and Congressman Charlie Dent were at the luncheon, which was attended by 400-500 people.
While the incident may have happened at an inopportune time, it didn't seem to change people's opinions of the city.
"I think they understand this thing could have happened anywhere and probably does from day to day, just not necessarily right in front of the Pennsylvania Society's annual luncheon," said Gerow.
"I am really impressed with Allentown," said Breene.
Rep. Schlossberg said, "It was a negative but it still made me proud to be an Allentownian because you got to see Allentown as its finest, our brave men and women rising up to protect the city."


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Common hot water systems
If you live in a strata block of units and your hot water is supplied from a gas or electric hot water system that is located in a common area of the building and also supplies other units, this is known as a 'common hot water system'.
For customers with common hot water systems, energy retailers calculate customers' bills by reconciling the amount of cold water supplied to the hot water system, the amount of energy used to heat the water, the number of units drawing from the system and the amount of hot water drawn by each unit, as registered by each unit's hot water meter.
If some of the units in a strata block are unoccupied for a long period of time, the cost per unit for the common hot water system will be higher than when the block is fully occupied.
Can EWON investigate complaints about common hot water systems?
EWON can investigate billing disputes about customers' hot water consumption charges where a gas or electricity common hot water system is installed. Customers should contact their supplier to try and resolve the problem first.
However, EWON cannot investigate a complaint about:
- the efficiency, age or condition of the hot water system itself
- the occupancy rate of the dwelling
- action or inaction of a strata corporation, property manager or landlord (eg. refusal to engage a licenced plumber to inspect the hot water system)
If your complaint involves strata corporations or tenant/landlord issues, you can contact the NSW Fair Trading.
Do you have a dispute with a Gas, Water or Electricity supplier?
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