text:
Who doesn't love a little girl on girl action? Lesbians, bi-curious women, straight guys and adventurous couples alike enjoy watching women with women—spanking each other's round asses, sucking on each other's hard nipples, and of course, licking each other's wet pussies!
Adam and Eve has over sixty different lesbian DVDs to choose from, which means countless ways to satisfy your urge to watch ladies getting it on. We've got all the pussy and ass licking, scissoring, fingering and strap-on sex you could ever ask for!
What's hotter than a couple of curious coeds getting down and dirty in their dorm room? Or maybe you're more into watching an experienced MILF teach her younger protégé the fine art of getting banged with a big, thick dildo. From naughty nurses exploring their bodies in the exam room to sinfully sexy nuns practicing pussy worship in the convent, our selection of lesbian DVDs has a little something for everyone!
We've got lesbians in hot tubs, shaving each other in the shower, sharing their favorite sex toys in the bedroom and ditching their bikinis to get down and dirty on the beach. We've got raunchy camping trips where nature-loving chicks grind atop their sleeping bags and cooking sessions where gorgeous chefs turn each other's pussies into the main course. Watch women bring each other to earth shattering climax one on one or in groups.
From wild and crazy to realistic lesbian sex, our selection of lesbian DVDs is sure to please and Adam & Eve is proud to feature women of all shapes and sizes, ages and ethnicities. Our lesbian DVDs feature hot new talent, so there's always a fresh face to discover. Plus, you can see dynamite pairings of veteran adult film stars, like Bree Olson and Alexis Ford.
Whether you're a man or woman, gay or straight, if you love a little girl on girl action, Adam and Eve's selection of lesbian DVDs will get you good and horny and coming back for more.


text:
Buy for$8.93(6 items)
Written by IronAngel on 01.10.2013 at 21:42
Better than the debut, but still not very good IMO. I would direct you to Hela's debut Broken Cross instead. Quite similar in style but superior in songwriting. And I prefer the vocals too, though the style is quite similar.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The chairman of Acer, the world's largest maker of netbooks, said that he did not expect Nokia Corp., the biggest supplier of cell phones, to become a serious player on the market of netbooks. Although mobile phone vendors can sell their devices via telecommuncation companies, PC makers can benefit from lower components costs because of high volumes, said JT Wang.
Mr. Wang said in an interview with DigiTimes web-site that Nokia would hardly become a noticeable name on the market of netbooks despite of its indisputable advantage: it has many long-term supply contracts with telecommunication companies. Acer Group, as well as other large PC vendors, would benefit from lower costs of hardware and less expensive manufacturing.
What is more interesting is that Mr. Wang believes that since "netbooks are attracting consumers to start using 3G services, PC vendors' partnerships with telecom providers will catch up to handset vendors within a year".
It should be noted that while PC makers have numerous benefits (including expertise in personal computers) when it comes to netbooks, mobile phone makers like Nokia are experts in mobile devices, ergonomics, design and so on, something that many netbooks lack.
The chairman of Acer also claims that with more vendors enter the netbook market, it will expand quicker.


text:
Because Knetbooks knows college students. Our rental program is designed to save you time and money. Whether you need a textbook for a semester, quarter or even a summer session, we have an option for you. Simply select a rental period, enter your information and your book will be on its way!
With its thematic approach to building reading comprehension, the new World of Reading series engages students in a wide variety of genres such as news articles, short stories, and textbook excerpts. Each unit is made up of four chapters with readings from many different disciplines, including science, social science, business, and literature. Based on the successful Building on Basics and Building Understanding books, the series has been expanded to cover low-intermediate to advanced students.
Features of World of Reading 3


text:
Sugar packet holders, cheese shakers and dredges are important for letting guests get their preferred flavor for drinks and dishes. Whether it's made from glass, plastic, or metal, we've got a variety of styles and manufacturers to choose from. You're sure to find what you need at Wasserstrom.com.
In Stock
Whether it's a cheese shaker for your pizza business, a sugar pourer for your coffee shop, or a sugar packet holder for your tabletop, shop by your business type to find specially selected items that are ideal for your business. Ordering online is fast and easy. If you would like additional information or specifications, please contact our Customer Service department at 1-877-425-8906.
Signup For Email Newsletters:
Join Us On:


text:
The Centennial History of Springdale does not have an index nor table of contents, and even though this segment is identified as a "Continuation," I have been unable to locate the first part of William Housel's story of old Springdale. This is Part 3 of 3. Part 1 ( 12/5/2011 post) described J.P. political activities, and Part 2 (12/12/2011 post) told about the eldest son, Billy/William Burns McPherson.
William Housel (b. 1856) was the youngest son of Furman (sometimes written as Ferman or Firmin) and Margaret Housel, who was a neighbor of J. P. McPherson. Not only were the Housel's neighbors, but their families became intertwined when William's sister, Mary M. Housel married J.P. McPherson's second son Jabez Burns McPherson.
It is also important to remember that when William Housel was 10 years of age, J.P. and Mary were in their 50s, and his stories of the McPhersons are a combination of family tales and gossip. Nonetheless, my favorite parts of this excerpt are the descriptions of J. P., Mary and their family life. How I would love to have photographs of those images Housel painted in my mind.
J.P.'s knowledge and writing ability, plus his willingness to volunteer his time to these endeavors, gave him the perfect opportunity to become an active participant in the formation and workings of the town of Springdale and Dane county government.
The following is found on pp. 102-105 of the Centennial History of Springdale:
|James P. McPherson
c. 1860
In appearance McPherson might easily have passed for an American, but he was very proud of being a native of Scotland, and when around home and when engaged in trying a law suit there he would wear a genuine Scotch cap, with thistle ornament and narrow black ribbons at the back of it, which covered his extremely bald pate very effectively. When he ventured abroad he usually wore a large black hat unless the weather was extremely cold, when he would wear a home-made cap trimmed with muskrat fur, (home product). He wore white cotton shirts, winter and summer, with narrow black bow ties and usually went around his home wearing old-fashioned carpet slippers. He was about 5 feet, 8 inches in height and would weigh about 150 pounds. He stood up very straight, even in his old age. When he talked you would quickly discover his nationality, as he spoke with a distinctly Scotch accent, quite rapidly, correctly and entertainingly.
|Mary Burns McPherson
c. 1860


text:
The School of Business prepares students for successful careers in business professions. More job opportunities for men and women educated in the managerial techniques of business operations and administration will be available in our expanding business sector. The demand for salaried managers and administrators will continue to grow in the global economy of the 21st century as firms increasingly depend on well-trained professionals.
We invite you to learn more about Claflin University's School of Business, and discover what we offer undergraduate students and graduate students. We are proud of the success of our graduates, and our School's innovative and strategic emphasis on business knowledge and learning that students can build on for a lifetime.
Dr. Charles W. Richardson, Jr.
Dean, School of Business
Associate Professor of Marketing
Office: (803) 535-5689
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Claflin University, through the School of Business, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to offer the degrees of Master of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Marketing and Organizational Management.
Business graduates from Claflin University are professionally employed in the corporate, government and on-profit sectors. Several recent graduates have accepted positions on Wall Street and with other highly rated investment firms. These include Goldman, Sachs & Co; Credit Suisse; Merrill Lynch; Morgan Stanley; Bank of America Securities; UBS Investment Bank; M&T Bank's International Trade Finance Group; 3M Headquarters; UPS Corporate; Walt Disney; GEICO; John Deere Manufacturing Corporation, and other investment and financial companies.
Approximately one-fourth of degree recipients in the School of Business pursue graduate studies or professional certification within five years of graduation.
On campus programs offered to business students are:
We now offer our Organizational Mangement & MBA programs online. Visit our Claflin Online page for more information on courses offered & how to get started! It has never been easier to join the Claflin University student body! Start your journey to becoming one of Claflin University's visionaries today by applying for one of our business programs online. Our convenient online programs are designed to make college courses and degree programs even more available to busy students. We look forward to helping you get started with whichever degree program you choose.


text:
This 'N That
An article on today's Provo Daily Herald web site reports that third-rounder Ryan Chaffee will be a little late reporting to Orem:
The Owlz will likely get a boost down the road with the addition of a few other arms. Third-round pick Ryan Chaffee is recovering from an injury, and could miss the first half of the season, but if the Owlz do get him, he could be worth planning your night at the ballpark around.
He broke his ankle in April, but when he returned, he pitched a shutout in the Florida Junior College tournament and fanned 18.
Sounds like he'll be reporting to Orem right around the time I head for Tempe. Figures.
The Owlz open tonight against their rivals, the Ogden Raptors. Ogden expanded its park, Linquist Field, during the off-season. I'll be in the Salt Lake area June 27-29 to shoot the Owlz games. The June 27 game is at Ogden. The Ogden fans are always a lot of fun, a real rowdy bunch.
A Kernels press release states that the City of Cedar Rapids has given them the green light to proceed with their eight-game homestand starting Thursday. It should be interesting to see what the turnout is like, and the emotional state of the crowd.
Cedar Rapids Gazette beat writer Jeff Johnson noted in his blog the video we shot Sunday with Quakes manager Ever Magallanes and Quakes players wishing well to Cedar Rapids. Click Here to watch the video. Windows Media Player and a broadband (cable modem, DSL) Internet connection required.
I took a lap around the Angels fan sites this afternoon, and haven't found one that even mentioned the disaster in Cedar Rapids much less encouraged people to donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to help. Disappointing.
Based on the raw numbers, it appears that somewhere around 20% of the city's population is homeless right now. That's a staggering number, when you consider the population is about 125,000. One of every five residents cannot go home. Think about that in your home town.
Every once in a while, I'll see some Kernels fan argue the team should seek an affiliation elsewhere because "the Angels don't care about Cedar Rapids." Well, this is an opportunity for Angels ownership and Angels fans to show that isn't true.
If Arte Moreno would step up now and make a public announcement the Angels are starting a disaster relief fund, it would send a message to Cedar Rapids to have hope because help is coming.
2 Comments
Hi Stephen,
You're not the only one disappointed at the lack of coverage/interest:
From Jonathan Mayo at MiLB.com today: I must admit I found it a bit disappointing that there wasn't at least a moment taken over the course of the All-Star Game celebration here to reflect on what's befallen some of the Midwest League's communities. That would have been, of course, simply a gesture. What happens going forward, as the waters recede and the 25,000 people in Cedar Rapids who've been homeless since Friday try to reclaim their lives, will be more important.
Just a reminder to all that since Cedar Rapids will most likely need years of support to rebuild, late is better than never. Every little bit will help our friends in the Midwest get back on their feet. I had noticed the major news outlets only started talking about the flooding a few days ago. That kind of coverage should help to get some attention pointed in the right direction. . .AYT
No one here is holding our breath regarding the Angels doing anything for the city. Folks around here say the team doesn't care because they don't. If they did, they would have done something or at least said something by now.
Loyalty is a two-way street and it is time for the Angels to pay it forward.
Again, not holding my breath…


text:
CPSC needs your help to keep people safe in and around the home. We have developed Neighborhood Safety Network safety materials and toolkits to help consumers and communities promote safety and health.
More Information
View More Multimedia
We have developed free safety materials and tool kits to help consumers and communities promote safety and health.
Join Our Neighborhood Safety Network
These state contacts work with CPSC to promote product safety programs around the U.S.
Find the Product Safety State Contact for My State
The link you selected is for a destination outside of the Federal Government. CPSC does not control this external site or its privacy policy and cannot attest to the accuracy of the information it contains. You may wish to review the privacy policy of the external site as its information collection practices may differ from ours. Linking to this external site does not constitute an endorsement of the site or the information it contains by CPSC or any of its employees.
Click Ok if you wish to continue to the website; otherwise, click Cancel to return to our site.


text:
I Will Stop Just Short of Saying "All Catholics Are Crazy"
Jesus was a cool dude. He talked to anyone and everyone, from hookers to farmers to gladiators to fisherman. I bet he'd even talk to Cub fans.
He had long hair. He had no earthly possessions. He was nice to everyone. He was compassionate, well-spoken and he didn't judge others based on their ideas or actions; he left that up to his daddy.
So after two thousand years I have to ask: where did all those ideals go?
Catholic church, I think it's about time you get over yourself.
The Tigers' home opener is on a Good Friday, during holy hours? This offends you, Catholics? Whaa whaa whaa! Cry me a river so I can walk on it and impress my friends with my mad Jesus skillz. What!?!
Your hardline is just as insane.
Take it easy on the Tigers, will ya, Catholics. They're in terrible shape and the last thing they need right now is a religious scandal scarring their opening day attendance. Besides, have you taken a look at the empty industrial shell known as the city of Detroit? Do you think the city or the team actually cares about what offends you and what doesn't? The Tigers organization (and I can't believe I'm defending them here) is a business. Business. How many other businesses will close during your precious holy hours just because you think they should and you will be offended if they don't? Will McDonald's close its doors? How about the crack dealers? Will there be a moratorium on rock sales during the holy hours? Will you police that if they don't? And what about Little Caesars? Do you think they'll shut down shop during your holy hours? No, sir, not while there are $5 pizzas that taste like crap to sell in order to pay off Gary Sheffield's walking papers to the tune of some 14 million bucks!
But the story doesn't end there, does it? You're always in a tiff about something. Whaa whaa whaa, we don't want Barack Obama, the leader of the free world, to give a commencement day speech at Notre Dame because he supports stem cell research — an effort that only aims to help people, heal people, give people hope. You don't want Obama on your campus because he promotes progressive thinking, the freedom to choose, the American dream… and I guess all those awful, terrible ideals just don't have a place in the rigid backwardness of the Catholic church, do they?
No, not as long as your higher-ups continue to challenge the existence of the Holocaust; not as long as your bishops suggest more Catholics died during the Holocaust than did the Jews; not as long as your elders continue to diddle little boys and get away with it.
Ask yourselves this, Catholics: What would Jesus do?
I'm pretty sure Jesus would say: Play Ball!
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
20 Comments
Hmmm…this is a tough one Jeff – I am a Catholic, BUT I do not blindly follow the "company line". I can understand the concern – it is one of the holiest days in the Church calendar and no matter what you might feel about the men who run that institution today, Good Friday is not about them; it is about the suffering and death of Jesus – who if you believe – suffered and died for us mere mortals. And Jeff – sadly there were plenty of deaths to go around during the Holocaust. My father's family are Catholics from Poland and some of them died then also. And like it or not, a Catholic College/University can invite who they want. While I personally think there should be stem cell research, a private institution can invite who they want or not. It's much in the same way we have a problem here at Boston College – people are complaining because there are crosses in the classrooms. Hello! You are attending a Jesuit school, what do you expect?? There is plenty of blame and anger and hate to go around. If only life could be as simple as saying "Play Ball."
The problem, Julia, is that that private institution DID invite him. It's the outside Catholics whining in the institution's ear. And didn't Jesus die in Central Asia? What time is 1pm in Central Asia? That's when they should stop all business if they really want to. They can't expect any business to shut down just for them. We still play baseball on the Sabbath. You don't hear Jews whining about that. Television programs will still be broadcasting during those "holy hours", magazines will be sold, books will be read. If a believer wants to take those few hours to reflect on Jesus' sufferings, fine, do it. That's an individual's right; but said believer shouldn't force me to do the same… or a baseball team or any other business/person. We all have the right to live our own lives… mine will not be dictated by a religion I don't practice… so no one else's should either. As for the holocaust, sure, lots of people died… but let's face it: the Jews were the ones who really got the raw end of that deal. The problem here is, these bishops are belittling the sufferings of the Jewish people, which is a big slap in the face. It's embarrassing really.
As a St. Louis fan and fellow Chicagoan, I frequently enjoy your banter and comments on this blog. What a great opportunity to bring forth the reality about the Cubs.
It's very chic to be anti-Catholic, and I commend you for such an original and well researched theological attack on Catholics. You don't really quite understand that Jesus started the Catholic Church, but with some additional research, you'll see the connection (might I suggest Matthew 16:13-19 ). And another somewhat important point: Jesus did place judgment on the world around him; him and his dad have a partnership, you'd say. See, they bat for the same team. Have you heard of them? The Holy Trinity.
Also, I wonder if a daring blog such as yours would take the next step to be anti-Muslim or anti- atheist? If people of other faiths choose to honor their God (or lack there of), and miss a treasured game of baseball, we respect their religious freedom. Catholics always seem to get the short end of the stick ball.
How dare any Catholic voice that President Obama should not be HONORABLY acknowledged at a treasured Catholic educational institution! Because Catholics are JUST offended by his position on stem cell research?! A small gap in your research. Hey, spring training is pretty much over, you're behind. Just for starters, Obama has spoken openly about his support of FOCA (Freedom of Choice Act) which would deny 'freedom of conscience' to medical providers and institutions. FOCA would require mandatory abortion services by doctors even if the doctor chooses not to perform such procedures in alignment with his conscience. Sounds like a sincere slap in the face to the hundreds of Catholic hospitals and health care providers around the country whose missions are in alignment with their founding Catholic principles. Oh wait, religious freedom is cool, just not for Catholics. Let's just be polite, and sit idle while President Obama insults our medical and educational institutions. He is the new messiah after all, and we should probably honor him for dying on the cross on Good Friday, too. How dare Detroit insult Pres. Obama on Good Friday!
Ya know, I hear China's got some religious persecution and denial of civil liberties all of its own. I understand you've spent some time living and researching China. http://tinyurl.com/chinabishops. Did you run into anything about denial of civil liberties to Catholics who wish to practice their faith in Communist China? I doubt any of them are super concerned about Detroit's schedule, but being Catholic in China is criminal (with or without steroid use).
Baseball is good, in fact I love it. St. Louis will always be my team. But, Jesus's sacrifice on Good Friday trumps both. You've got to admit, the Resurrection could be good for Detroit, too. And, I'm looking forward to celebrating with Catholics from Detroit, Notre Dame, China, St. Louis and Chicago. In fact, let me know if you'd like to join in. I've got the best seats in the house.
P.S. You might want to check out which MLB team has its city named after a French King (also Catholic Saint), and team name of a bird species which were named after the red vestments of Catholic Cardinals. I'm sure you wouldn't back such a team! The Catholic fans in St. Louis and St. Louis's Catholic tradition might not appreciate such religious persecution.
It's not the fact that people are choosing not to go to the game; it's that they're whining about it to the newspaper. If you don't want to go to the game, then that's fine and I totally respect that. But this nonsense is national news and the articles keep quoting the same four people. The Tigers are not intentionally insulting Catholics.
Jayne — Okay, I'll do more research. I'm afraid it won't change my opinion though. I like your style, Jayne. At the end of the day, I'd like to take you up on those "best seats in the house"… but in the meantime, I'd prefer if the Muslims, the Jews, the Christians (Catholics), whatever, stay out of my affairs and allow me to live how I would like to live. I don't see why this Tigers game is such a big deal honestly. The Lions play every Sunday… so what? You're totally entitled to your opinion, your faith, your everything… but again, the issue here is that those ideals should not be forced on me or anyone or any baseball team and how they handle their business. And if Christians/Catholics are upset with ND for inviting the "messiah" to speak, they should take it up with ND. That's all I'm sayin'. There are a lot bigger issues going on the world that need such attention. On to China… yeah, I know a thing or two about those persecutions, and it is terrible… still, I think the Chinese have a much better system of religious freedom which is roughly: believe what you want, practice what you want… the ONLY rule is, don't try to press your ideals on others. Is said persecution wrong? Absolutely. But if the missionaries would just mind their own business and quit trying to tell people they're going to rot in hell if they don't believe in Jesus, the persecution wouldn't exist. Right? I'm not saying it's the best way, but if everyone stuck to their game, things would be fine. Whew. It amazes me that after millions of years of evolution, we human beings still can't get along. Do your thang… just don't expect that everyone will follow suit, nor should they. Still, I think you're a pretty cool person to take the time to write all of that and you make a good argument. I give you mad props and tip my proverbial hat. Sincerely. No joke.
Prince — Guess you would know, yeah? Ha!
Katie — I agree🙂
I am a Catholic. However, this is a holiday for all Christian people. Obama is also Christian. A Christian is a follower of Christ. You ask, what would Jesus do? He would love his enemies as well as his friends, pray for his persecutors, forgive, do good to those who hated him, walk the extra mile, promote good over evil, life over death, and want us to do to the least of all people that which we would want to do for our loved ones. He wants us to know we are loved and to share that love with all through service. Its easy to talk about and hard to truly do.
Ask yourself this: Would you choose the Tigers over a dear close family member's or friend's funeral? This memorial is the foundation for a Christian. It is a passover from death to new life. The Tigers need prayers for new life. Thus one who wants to pray in a church and then cheer on the Tigers should be given that choice.
Nevertheless, I wish you peace and goodwill for you and the Tigers in 2009.
Here is a compromise. During the pregame hold optional services. Then Catholics get to go to church and the game. Its a twofer
Aaron — In short, no, I would not choose a baseball team over a loved one, but to me — a non-Christian — this is not a valid comparison. If it is for you, that's great. I have no problem with that. But realize that there are millions of us who aren't going to be spending those hours doing that, so we (and the Tigers organization) should be allowed to do whatever we want. That's all. And for the record, Al is the Tigers fan. My heart is set on the birds on the bat😉
Wow. Look what I missed today. You do stir the pot, Jeff, and you manage to do it with your usual intelligence and wit. Hats off.
Oh Mr. Lung, I do love your opinions. I think it's pretty unreasonable for the Catholic church to be asking to change the time of the game. Like you said, football is on every Sunday. I mean, major Jewish holidays aren't even acknowledged and don't get any kind of breaks. The idea that the world should be put on hold because there are people out there who are offended by something coinciding with the time that Christ died is absolutely irrational. I commend you for taking on such a topic.
Jesus strikes me as more of a contact hitter. A little bit of a slugger, but a complete player. He'd probably bat around .340 I'd say. That is Lou Gerhig's career average. I'd say Lou Gerhig is baseball's Jesus.
I agree with you, Jeff. People need to prioritize. If you're Catholic and that's important to you, don't go to the game during holy hours. It's ONE baseball game. I understand it's the home opener, but get over it. It's baseball. Yes, baseball's a huge part of my life, but if my religion was more important to me, then I'd sacrifice baseball. I'm not very religious anymore, so this is a moot point for me. Maybe it's because I wasn't raised Catholic so I don't know, but why isn't there an uproar because football is played on Sundays, baseball and basketball is played on Easter, and the NBA has a game or two (I have no idea how many) on Christmas? I'm sure there are players on the Tigers who are Catholic, and I haven't heard any of them say they won't play that day. Catholicism is not the only religion in this country, and I don't think non-Catholics should have to live by Catholic rules. I never would have known the Tigers game was during holy hours if people hadn't started complaining. I don't know when holy hours are because the Lutherans didn't teach me that. They just gave me a day off of school. And in college, the Jesuits gave me three days off. Only you guys could irritate people like this, which is why I love RSBS! 🙂
Skipping church to go to a Tigers game? Isn't that the kind of thing you go to hell for? Oh, wait…
Wow, Jeff I am in awe of the way you can find a nerve and then without any real malice apply 10,000 volts of well thought out electricity to it. It's impressive.
In our world where people are expected to move in packs or at least groups of two, people think it odd that I often go to baseball games by myself. My response is always, "Baseball is like church. You don't need a date."
I consider myself a "believer" and bear the Christian label, but I totally understand what Annie Savoy in Bull Durham means when she says, "The only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the Church of Baseball." At times, I feel more connected to my Creator at the ballpark than I do in church. So, Good Friday may find me at church, or it might find me at home following the Cardinals. Either way, my mortal soul will be fed.
This sounds like a this is turing into some drama. lol Well that's a good blog cause it did it's job. You're getting a reactions out of people and getting comments about it.
~ King of Cali
whoa am I worn out after that one. Jeff my vision of world tolerance and don't force your ways upon me view, certainly has been passed on to you. Good job and keep up the good work.
Imo, the brief article on the Tiger game conveys more individual Catholic fretting than influence, let alone any institutional coercion. There's a priest who says the game will cut into his sermon and a torn dude who thinks the game time "kinda" insults Catholics. All 30 teams play on Good Friday and MLB (inherently interested in appealing to large demographic groups) obviously doesnt care.
It just seems like poor soil from which to sprout off on Holocaust denying, pedophilliac bishops, etc. and something more akin to the garbage I usually write🙂
Still love ya,
Thanks Matt. In my own defense, I spent like 45 minutes researching this topic. I also invoked the spirit of D'hacks to find my voice and write some crap you might be proud of😉
You raise some good points here, I don't have time at the moment to go into full detail on what I think about this post, but I'll just say… if faith is truly based on a God who forgives, I think he'll be OK with one baseball game being played on Good Friday.


text:
Request an Appointment
We are now accepting appointments! Call 504-888-0400 today to find out the next available time!
Important Notice:
Do not use the appointment form in case of an emergency. Call us right away.
We will call you back to confirm your appointment within one business day during operating hours. Need to change your appointment? Just call us 24 hours before your scheduled time.
We respect your privacy and will not share your information with other parties. For more information, see the VCA Privacy Policy.


text:
Esta página web usa cookies para personalizar su experiencia y ayudarnos a mejorar su contenido. Sí, entiendo o leer sobre nuestra política de cookies (English)
DirectQuarantine installer is now included in the Email Protection installers.
Please read the Release Notes before upgrading to a new version.
If you are planning to upgrade to a newer version of Norman Email Protection on a different server, and want to move the configuration and quarantine from the old server, begin by installing the old version on the new server. When this is done, and the new server (with the old version of Norman Email Protection) is up and running, upgrade to the new version. Do NOT restore the configuration from an older version to a newer version, as this will cause incompatibility issues with the services.


text:
Enjoy this article? You may also be interested in these related items from our partners
Disney The Princess And The
Frog Tiana Silhouette Girls T-Shirt
Disney The Princess And The
Frog Tiana Silhouette Girls T-Shirt
Walt Disney Animation
Studios Shorts Collection
Not too long ago, Walt Disney Animation Studios released (domestically) the Japanese trailer of The Princess and the Frog on the internet. Cranking the coolness factor up to just a tad past 11, a new mash-up (and slightly extended) version of the trailer is now available which features meshes the trailer together in Russian, Spanish, German, French, Hebrew, Italian, Greek, Icelandic and Ukranian in addition to Japanese and English. How does one say bravo in Italian?


text:
"Thank you for your great witness and ministry to Christ and His Church. I have enjoyed listening to Catholic Answers Live and your apologists for a number of years now. It has been very formative and inspirational in my journey towards becoming a well versed and devoted servant of Christ and His people on earth via His Church."
~ Andrew, Canada
0 results
Subscribe to Catholic Answers Magazine
"Deviating from faith, they are implicated in the darkness of perpetual blindness, although they have the day of Christ and the light of the Church before them; while seeing nothing, they open their mouth as if they knew everything, keen for vain things and dull for things eternal."
~ Ambrose, Bishop, Father and Doctor of the Church, Saint; commenting in the 4th century on the "wise of the world" who look askance at Christianity, a conflict that has existed from the very birth of the Faith (see "Science and the Church").


text:
The men's lacrosse committee will select and seed teams based on the criteria listed in Bylaw 31.3.3:
- won-lost record
- strength of schedule
- eligibility and availability of student-athletes
When evaluationg teams' won-lost records and strength of schedule, the committee will have received approval from the NCAA Division I Championships/Sports Management Cabinet to use the Rating Percentage Index (RPI) as compiled by the NCAA (25% the institution's winning percentage; 50% opponents' success; 25% opponents' strength of schedule). The lacrosse committee will review the following primary factors in selecting at-large teams for the field (not in priority order):
Primary Criteria
• Strength of schedule index [based on a team's 10 highest-rated contests; (2 games against the same opponent will count
as two contests)].
• Results of the RPI
--record against ranked teams 1-5; 6-10, 11-20; 21+;
--average RPI win (average RPI of all wins)
--average RPI loss (average RPI of all losses).
• Head-to-head competition.
• Results versus common opponents.
• Significant wins and losses. (wins against teams ranked higher in the RPI and losses against teams ranked lower in the RPI).
• Locations of contests.
Additionally, input is provided by regional advisory committees for consideration by the Division I Men's Lacrosse committee. Coaches' polls and/or any other outside polls or rankings are not used as a selection criterion by the committee for selection purposes.
The top eight teams will be seeded and separated in the bracket, the remaining eight teams will be placed geographically. In making bracket assignments, the closest geographical consideration will be used as well as the ability to separate conference opponents during first round competition.


text:
I was told my my friend's mom not to let my milk drop on the baby's face as it can burn her. The reason she gave is that the milk is coming from my body and has my inner temperature.
Is this true that the milk could burn her face?
I was told my my friend's mom not to let my milk drop on the baby's face as it can burn her. The reason she gave is that the milk is coming from my body and has my inner temperature.
Is this true that the milk could burn her face?
One of the great things about breastfeeding is that the milk is always the perfect temperature for baby -- never too hot or too cold. You don't have to worry about your milk burning baby's skin or mouth.
Those of us with OALD have practically bathed our babies in breast milk at times--it just gets a little sticky.
My LO has Very senstive skin and I spray milk all over her all the time and she has never shown any signs of burning. If it were that hot it would burn you too. Also, my LO's doc had me squirt it into her eye directly form the breast because she has a clogged tear duct and an infection early on. It healed it up right away! There is a thread on great uses for breastmilk...let me see if I can find it. I can't find it right now but I will keep looking. Other uses included - squirting breastmilk up your LO's nose for a stuffy nose (tried it and Yes it works better than any spray the doc gave us).
Samantha: born 3 1/2 weeks early on Sept 2006 6lbs 4 oz 18 inches long with situs inversus totalis. Now a strong healthy little girl that wants to be a NICU doctor, loves her little sister and breastfeeds her dolls!
Milk donated with while nursing first LO: 2,200 oz
Alexandra: born 3 weeks early on July 2010 7lbs 8 oz 19.5 inches long.
Milk donated with while nursing first LO: 1,200
For information on becoming a Breastmilk Donor http://hmbana.org/index/donatemilk
Absolutely false! Breastmilk is body temperature, the same temperature as blood. No way could it burn baby. As someone else said, about the only harm that could come from milk dripping on baby is a sticky chin.
Dr. Sears even recommends putting a few drops up baby's nose to help clear a stuffy nose. Sometimes people give terrible advice. It won't burn the baby!!!
When my DS was a newborn he had a clogged tear duct and my friend from costa rica said to put milk in his eye (supposedly they do that there) and it did work! Nice to hear others confirm what I was tetlling people. Neat about the stuffy nose too!
Cool stuff!
thank you so much for your feedback.
so many old wives tales.
i love my friends mom to death. but she also told me i'm going to get diabetes from having had two c-sections
gotta love her.
i'm also quite relieved


text:
Jobless......................................... Happily Employed
C and D Student............................ Honor Roll
Physical weakling........................... Human Dynamo
Addicted to tobacco, etc. ................ Free of Addictions
Lousy athlete or coach.................... Winning Athlete or Coach
Wannabe writer............................. International best-selling author
Procrastinator................................ Someone who gets things done
Deeply in Debt .............................. Multi-millionaire
Fearful......................................... Fearless
Nervous Tension ........................... Peace of Mind
Copyright © 2002-2016 Psycho-Cybernetics Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved.
Except for public domain material and electronic messages, all materials on mattfurey.com or any other site owned by Matt Furey, Matt Furey Enterprises, Inc. and/or Gold Medal Publications, Inc. are protected by Federal copyright and are protected under treaty provisions and worldwide copyright laws. Materials contained in any part of mattfurey.com may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or uploaded in any way without the written permission of Matt Furey Enterprises, Inc & Gold Medal Publications, Inc. Except as expressly stated in the Limited License provision in these Terms of Use, Matt Furey Enterprises, Inc. & Gold Medal Publications, Inc. does not grant any express or implied right to you under any of his trademarks, service marks, copyrights or other proprietary information.


text:
Was $179.95 NOW $129.95
This is the chaise lounger that provides reclined seating while floating in a pool or lounging on the deck. The chaise's hollow frame is made from weatherproof molded polyethylene resin that provides buoyancy for drifting leisurely across the pool surface. The leg rest and backrest join at a pivot that has an integrated stand to keep the backrest upright while sunning on the deck; pivot folds for easy off-season storage. With a 1,700" sq. surface that provides ample room for outstretched arms and legs, its woven faux rattan texture blends into poolside decor and landscaping. The chaise weighs only 24 lbs. to allow ease of transfer from water to the land. Comes fully assembled. Chocolate. 57 1/4" L x 30 1/4" W x 32" H. (24 lbs.)
Lifetime Guarantee
The Amphibious Chaise comes with The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee at no additional charge. If this product ever disappoints you, for any reason, you may return your Hammacher Schlemmer purchase for exchange, credit, or refund.Should you have any questions, we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please call 1-800-321-1484 to speak with a product specialist or email us at email@example.com to receive a response within one hour.
Sale item quantities are limited — please order soon.
Shipping charges noted in parentheses apply in addition to our standard shipping & service.
We're sorry, but gift wrap is not available. Please call 1-800-395-7006 for Premium or Express delivery rates.
Oversized items scheduled for expedited delivery (Premium or Express) may incur additional shipping and services charges because of their unusual size. Please call 1-800-321-1484 for an estimate of S&S charges. International callers, please call 1-513-860-3397.
We're sorry, but gift wrap is not available for oversized items.
Shipped via truck and may require customer assistance upon delivery. You will be contacted to make an appointment for delivery.
We're sorry, but gift wrap and gift cards are not available.
GST still applies and will be charged upon processing. For complete shipping & service charges please call Customer Service at 1-800-321-1484.
May we recommend:
COPYRIGHT © 2016 HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER & COMPANY, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. W106147 E. 57th ST • NEW YORK, NY • 10022 • 1-800-_321-1484


text:
Man accused of pointing shotgun at womanSeptember 16,2013Man denies gun charges
BENNINGTON An Arlington man who pleaded guilty in March to a felony charge of growing marijuana at his home was accused Thursday of pointing a gun at the woman who turned him in to police in the marijuana case.
Shane Leland, 23, of Arlington, pleaded innocent Thursday in Bennington criminal court to a felony charge of first-degree aggravated domestic assault with a weapon and a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault. Judge Nancy Corsones ordered Leland held without bail.
In an affidavit, Trooper Lauren Ronan, of the Vermont State Police, said Neila Yardley called police around 1:40 p.m. Wednesday to say Leland had pointed a gun at her outside of his home in Arlington. Yardley said she was on her way to the barracks in Shaftsbury to make a report.
In the meantime, Leland called police to accuse Yardley of trespassing on his property. Ronan said she spoke to Leland, who told her that when Yardley would not leave, he pointed a BB-gun in her direction and threatened to shoot the tires of her car.
When Yardley arrived at the police barracks, she said she had gone to Lelands home because the two of them share custody of three children. Yardley said she was also at the home to serve Leland with papers from family court.
Both Yardley and a friend who was with her at Lelands home told Ronan that he pointed a shotgun at Yardley in an attempt to force her to leave the property. Yardley also accused him of grabbing her arm so hard it left a bruise.
Ronan said when she went to Lelands home, he said he didnt have a shotgun but would not let Ronan search the house. Lelands mother provided police with three BB-guns and said one of them was the one he pointed at Yardley.
When Leland pleaded guilty in March to growing marijuana plants, his sentence on the felony charge was deferred for three years. He also pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of possessing marijuana for which he was placed on probation.MORE IN This Just InBARRE TOWN Firefighters faced a collection of adverse conditions as a house on Granitville Road... Full StoryWILLISTON Police are asking for help identifying the man who tried to steal roughly $800 worth ... Full StoryNEWBURY Police said somebody stole booze and change from a Welch Road residence. Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed


text:
Take on toxic chemicalsFebruary 28,2013
Take on toxic chemicals
Imagine my distress when I learned that the same chemicals that were banned from my childrens clothing in the 1970s may be present in the sleeping mats used when settling infants, toddlers and preschoolers for nap time today. It is my understanding that firefighters, parents, public health advocates and legislators gathered at the Statehouse recently to call on the Legislature to pass a bill (S.81) to expand the states 2009 ban on toxic flame retardant chemicals. These chemicals are widely used in baby products and furniture but are linked to cancer, neurotoxicity, reproductive harm and other negative health impacts. Further, studies show they dont actually protect us from fires.
According to a recent report released by the Oakland Center for Environmental Health, a Duke University scientist found flame retardants in 22 out of 24 nap mats that researchers bought or borrowed in California, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and other states. The toxic chemicals in flame retardants move from products like nap mats and couches into dust and then into peoples bodies.
Please join me in urging our legislators to pass S.81 and create a better system to regulate toxic chemicals in all consumer products.
Darryl Bloom
MontpelierMORE IN LettersA sixth-offense DUI gets plead down to a misdemeanor. A breathalyzer is refused. Full StoryBurr Morses recollection (Whats good for the goose, Nov. Full StoryMSNBC news analyst Rachel Maddows report on the election of Republican Rutherford B. Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed


text:
Hello Admin,
This is Arjun,
I am learning delphi
I want that it would be good if you provide delphi's tutorial from at the very begining, to the end in the http://www.tutorialspoint.com/ and also must include Delphi section in this forum.
It is very difficult to get good tutorials on delphi on the internet. You provide very good tutorial and very vast knowledge on every language. So it would be good it you provide complete tutorial on Delphi


text:
Because Knetbooks knows college students. Our rental program is designed to save you time and money. Whether you need a textbook for a semester, quarter or even a summer session, we have an option for you. Simply select a rental period, enter your information and your book will be on its way!
Samuel Walker's SENSE AND NONSENSE ABOUT CRIME, DRUGS, AND COMMUNITIES was one of the first books to challenge common misconceptions about crime, and the new Seventh Edition remains uniquely effective at doing so.
Described as a "masterful critique" of American policies on everything from crime control, to guns, to drugs, this incisive text cuts through popular myths and political rhetoric while emphasizing current research and proven practice. The result is a distinctly lucid, research-based work that clearly reveals what does not work in crime policy while identifying shared characteristics of successful approaches, including carefully defined, narrowly focused, problem-oriented programs in policing and prosecution.
This engaging text captures the full complexity of the administration of justice while providing students with a clear sense of its key principles and general patterns.


text: Chaos surrounds us everyday. With "holy wars" raging in far off lands, in city walls that have names the majority of us in the West cannot pronounce – even on a good day – chaos thunders around the globe. No matter how immune we think that we are to this chaos, a different type of [Read More…]


text:
Hoffer promises close scrutiny from auditor's officeBy PETER HIRSCHFELD
Vermont Press Bureau | November 11,2012
Doug HofferMONTPELIER A self-professed numbers guy, Doug Hoffer wont miss the flesh-pressing required of political candidates in a state where retail politics still reign supreme.
Im the guy whose spent the last 19 years in my office, at my home, in front of my computer. It was very comfortable and manageable and insular, Hoffer says. And for all those months I had to be on all the time. I was definitely out of my comfort zone.
He played the role well enough, however, to earn victory in what proved to be Tuesdays closest race for statewide office. The Burlington policy analyst is now beginning to contemplate his new role as Vermonts next auditor of accounts.
The transition the auditors office will be the lone statewide office to see a change in leadership next year will be rather mundane. Hoffer has a meeting with the commissioner of human resources next week for a primer on the mechanics of running a 13-person state office.
Then theres the matter of introducing himself to the team of auditors whose daily lives hell soon oversee.
Thats really job number one, Hoffer says. We have to be on the same page. I have to get to know them. I have to ask them a million questions.
While Hoffer isnt ready to tip his hand yet on what specific areas of government he plans to train his fiscal magnifying glass, he has begun to develop an outline.
First up is the auditors website, where Hoffer plans to post his budget, and the line items to which the money is being disbursed.
The constitutional duties of the office have for the most part been outsourced to KPMG, which oversees the single-audit a check on state programs receiving more than $500,000 in federal funds as well as the audit of the states financial statements.
But Hoffer will decide where to focus the discretionary audits performed by office staff. High-dollar contracts at the Agency of Transportation are one area he plans to scrutinize.
I think its just good practice for the auditor annually to pick one of the very large contracts at the Agency of Transportation and subject one of those contracts to an audit each year, Hoffer says.
Hoffer says he has no evidence of waste or fraud on those contracts.
But I think its just good practice to keep good eyes on big contracts, he says. If a vendor for example submits double bills, or bills the state for something that was not provided, thats no different from stealing.
Hoffer says his office could also be a resource for the Legislature or administration, either of which may be in need of a financial analysis for which they lack the resources to conduct.
I want to meet with (House Speaker) Shap Smith and (Administration Secretary) Jeb Spaulding to find out what they see coming for the next two years and if they have ideas for ways the office could provide help, Hoffer says. If theyre tackling a big issue and feel like they could use information no one else can give quickly, maybe we can be of use in that regard.
Hoffer also plans to scrutinize personal services contracts, which he says have ballooned to about $300 million annually. Much of that money is going to private-sector employees performing jobs formerly done by state employees.
I would be curious to find out how thats worked out for us, Hoffer says. It would be good to know whether its been a good decision, but we arent able to say right now one way or another.
Peter.hirschfeld@ timesargus.com
Peter.hirschfeld@ rutlandherald.comMORE IN Vermont NewsMONTPELIER Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. Full StoryVermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell plans to join the U.S. Full StoryMONTPELIER Gov. Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed


text:
A dump-truck driver was injured in a collision with a train Monday morning.
The crash occurred on Meek Road approximately 5 miles northeast of the village of DeForest about 11:18 a.m. at the Dane-Columbia County line, according to a Columbia County Sheriff's Office news release.
The driver of the dump truck said he was traveling west on Meek Road when he heard the train. He said he tried to stop put couldn't, according to deputies.
Deputies said snowy road conditions at the time of the crash might have been a factor.
The driver, identified as David L. Huebner, 51, of Columbus, was transported to the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison for a non-life-threatening head injury.
Huebner was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign and with failure to wear a seat belt, according to the news release.
Sheriff's officials said the train was traveling south at approximately 10 mph. The train, which is owned by Canadian Pacific Railway, consisted of two engines and five cars.
Damage to the train or to the train tracks is undetermined at this time, according to the Sheriff's Office.


text: Anyone know if there are other brands of nipples that are compatible w/ medela bottles? I used medela w/ DD1 successfully and so bought all new ones for DD2. Well the newer version have a slow flow nipple that isn't very slow. Both DH and my mom commented that the milk just streams out of the nipple and DD2 has trouble keeping up. Since I have all new bottles I don't want to buy more bottles if I can find new nipples that will work.


text:
EXCLUSIVE: Alex Minsky Gets Undressed For Jack Adams
Alex Minsky is truly an inspiration. Not to mention gorgeous, humble, and talented — this Afghan veteran turned underwear model is taking the business by storm. After waking up from a coma in 2009 missing his right leg, Minsky found the strength to pull through. He was discovered at his local gym by photographer Tom Cullis who offered him the chance to model. The type of guy to try anything once, Alex jumped on board at the opportunity. Now, he's the face of Jack Adams, and he's damn good at it. Over at The Underwear Expert, we have an exclusive Behind The Scenes video of the model rocking some of the brand's best looks and showing off his great personality. Check out some of the photos below, and then head over to The Underwear Expert to watch the vid.
Photo Credit: Jack Adams
Can y'all just get over the fact that people have tattoos? Every time there's a post and a guy has one, many of you talk about how disgusting that is. Move on.
He's hot. I just wish he didn't have all those tattoos.
Why would anyone who worked that hard for that gorgeous body want to hide and camouflage it with those hideous tattoos.
Hot and love the tattoos!
While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, some just can't help themselves when it comes to snide comment. That's why they're called tired old queens.
Alex Minsky's story is kind of amazing, including that he is even alive. That is far more interesting than an opinion about his tattoos.
@ryhalvey: What is funny is that they are the same people who cry every time someone makes negative comments about models being too twinky, or not twinky enough, or not having enough body hair etc. They say "if you don't like it then don't comment!", but they just can't help themselves when they see a model with tattoos lol.
Not like we're talking about him as he walks down the street to go get groceries. Doesn't someone posing for underwear ads open themselves up to subjective criticism?
Once you decide that you are going to make a living selling peak-a-boo undies, you have to accept that your body is up for criticism.
He's very hot, and seems like an awesome guy. The tattoos are ugly and a distraction.
@LandStander: I only complain about tarts bro.
One is okay…I guess. But when their whole body is covered in them- it's just such a shame/waste.
Tatts* :P
I'd be very happy spending a lot of time exploring those tattoos.
Alex is a total lust bunny for me.
If you tattoo complainers understood the significance of his tattoos then you'd stop your wasteful complaining. Some of the tattoos cover up the scars on his body from the bomb explosion.
I sometimes wonder why I'm gay when I see so many gays just constantly complain and nitpick instead of just appreciating what is there. Alex is a big supporter of the gays and openly talks about how he loves his gay fanbase.
So take some time to learn about him or someone else before you become another Armchair Net Troll and file your meager complaints.
@b2savage…do you have room for another explorer? I'd love to cum too..wink!
Well I think tattoos are sometimes hot I think he has gone a bit overboard
Get your mesh peak-a-boos unbunched. No one attacked him– he's presented for his physical appearance, and we commented on whats attractive to us. All the posers in NY and SF have super saturated us with tattoos and some of us appreciate skin more than ink.
Someone who is good with photoshop should make a phony pic of him without the tattoos so we can see what he could have looked like.
@ryhalvey: Thank you. I'm assuming they are from the older generation and not used to tattoos or something. I find guys with tats really sexy, and Alex Minsky is already one sexy man AND his story just makes him 10x hotter! Whoever gets to date him will be very very lucky.
In Alex's case, everything about him just works, inside and out.
His tats range from beautiful to just plain hilarious (they're meant to be funny). So i don't mind them at all.
If you read some of the earlier articles about Alex, you will find that a lot of his tattoos are there to cover the scars from the burns and trauma he suffered when he lost his leg in the war. So, lay off the comments about his ink and just enjoy the fact that he's not hiding in some dark hole under the weight of what he has been through. He is coping. That should be enough.
Wow, he's delicious!
He earned them. What's said about them is of no consequence.
The novelty act with him, I finding old now. Ok, I get it. You can have your leg blown off and still be sexy & hot to "some." And some will like the tatts, others will not. This guy is not a gay allie. Not too long ago, late last year, he gave a very dismissive comment about gay men. And when it was brought to his attention that many gay men did not approve of his comment, he took it off his Facebook page, and went the Juan Pablo route and mentioned some gay relatives. Been turned off ever since.
Ment " ally".
Those pics are still kinda hot thou….
Amazing looking guy and he seems like a standup person!
An amazing body covered with incredible art. If you don't like it, you don't need to criticize; close the window. I'm sure there are people who don't appreciate what you've done to yourselves, but you're not willing to show the pics are you? lol
"The only difference between people with tattoos and people without, is that people with tattoos don't care if you're not tattooed."
Enough with the ink already.
@Alaska_Dude: Precisely.
It's unfortunate that all veterans can't be awarded the courage of Alex Minsky.
Why all the hating? I am a friend of Alex's and I can tell you that those tattoos represent the journey Alex has taken since returning from the war. Alex has overcome some incredible obstacles and he is one of the most admirable people I know. So step into his shoes before you start making derogatory comments and judging others.
Facial hair – check
Lots of tattoos – check
Totally sold. I don't think I could ever be with a guy without those two things. I appreciate many a beautiful bodies but for me, and only me, those are the things I find the most sexiest.
He's gorgeous. Nude selfies have leaked online. I kind of wish they hadn't and that has nothing to do with what his penis looks like.
i think the missing leg is more offensive than that tats…just kidding!!
I'm gonna have "My Minsky" tatted on my face. I love this sperm machine.
You don't get it; the tattoos are a guy thing, acceptable between soldiers and Marines. He's a beautiful man both inside and out.


text:
ECS | CeRTS | IWAS | Teachers
| Students | Administrators
| Student Assessment
| IL Learning Standards
| Programs | Forms
| Glossary Skip
over navigation
Teachers who hold
the state's Initial Teaching Certificate would have two avenues to obtain
a Standard Certificate under a proposal presented today by State Superintendent
of Education Respicio F. Vazquez.
Vazquez presented the proposal to the
State Board for discussion and said he would be seeking input from
education partners before recommending action. The
proposal was discussed by the State Teacher Certification Board Monday.
In either avenue, teachers would be
required to verify four years of teaching within a 12-year period,
as required by state statutes. Additionally,
one option would require successful completion a state-approved graduate-level
course after the second year of teaching in self-assessment of teaching
performance aligned to the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards.
The course would need to be the equivalent
of four graduate-level credits and might include components such
as the following: formal
instruction documenting evidence of teaching proficiency based on
the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards; formal instruction
in documenting professional reflection on teaching performance; production
of evidence of and reflection on one's teaching performance, including
a prescribed video-taped lesson and other components as the State
Board requires.
Under the proposed plan being
discussed, a college or university in Illinois could
offer the course, or it could be developed by either of two entities
in partnership with a college or university: Illinois professional
teaching associations or the State Board of Education through Regional
Offices of Education. To
assist in the development of such courses, Vazquez's proposal suggests
that the state provide financial support to higher education institutions,
teacher associations and regional offices to convert existing instructional
and assessment capacity to provide standards-based instruction and
performance assessment to third- and fourth-year teachers.
The second option for earning a Standard
Certificate under Vazquez's plan would be for a teacher to show evidence
of enrollment and at least four month's good standing in the process
of completing the rigorous certification requirements of the National
Board of Professional Teaching Standards or documentation of completion
of a graduate course preparing for National Board certification.
Board remains fully committed to induction and mentoring for teachers," Vazquez
said." However,
in the absence of financial support for statewide implementation,
this proposal provides a viable plan worthy of further discussion."
Illinois established
a three-tier teacher certification system in 1997 with Initial, Standard
and Master Certificates. Initial
Certificates are granted to candidates who complete approved programs
and pass Basic and Subject Matter tests. Initial
Certificates are good for four years of teaching within 12 years
and are not renewable. Standard
Certificates cover five years and are renewable through completion
of professional development requirements. Master
Certificates are given to teachers who complete National Board Certification.
They are good for ten years and are renewable by completing professional
development requirements.
The law establishing the three-tier
certification system provides that Initial Certificate holders shall
receive the Standard Certificate when they have completed four years
of teaching, as well as examinations and "all other criteria
established by the State Board of Education, in consultation with
the State Teacher Certification Board."
Illinois State Board of Education
100 North First Street
Springfield, IL 62777


text:
Connect with James Madison University and learn more about how our people and programs are making positive change in the world
Subscribe to Madison; share your thoughts about the future on the Be the Change blog; or perhaps you'd like to nominate a world changer to be featured on this site.
Consider this your invitation to
Be the Change.
JMU's Children's Playshop offers an antidote to the culture of too much, too soon
By Tyler McAvoy ('12)
Children's Playshop founder and director Bill Buck crafts entertainment that demonstrates a higher set of social values than kids often find in television and film.
It's an irony of modern life: One of the most worrisome issues for parents is their kids' entertainment. After all, children's worldview is being shaped by the gratuitous and provocative offerings of TV and film. The Internet looms large, as does the mind-numbing and sedentary world of video games and television. No wonder that parents eye the long, lazy days of summer with dread.
Enter JMU's Bill Buck, who believes children deserve better. "Our children are the future. Nothing should matter to us more than they do," he says.
Buck has thrilled young Harrisonburg and Rockingham County imaginations for a generation with fantastical creatures, favorite childhood tales and life lessons through Children's Playshop. It's the perfect antidote to the "too much, too soon" culture that threatens to destroy kids' emotional equilibrium.
Buck, just retired as head of the School of Theatre and Dance and his academic-year concerns with "grown-up" theater, enjoys the summertime foray into the demands and thrills of kid-sized theater, where imaginations are huge and liberated from a grown-up sense of proportion.
"We make a big deal for the kids. Special effects. Costumes. Lights. Colors. The whole production is a big deal," he explains. Wrapped in the big deal is attention to the developmental sense and the needs of children. That's a lot of trouble for a serious academic theater program to go to on behalf of a pint-sized audience.
It is a heartfelt mission for Buck, who says, "We are doing something important any time we can expose young people to something informative, something with a positive message, or something that demonstrates a higher set of social values than they often find in television and film."
This June and July, the playshop director offers up the inner life of backyard beings and the trials and tribulations of a nascent princess.
The 2011 season's first play, The Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly, explores the perilous world of elementary school relationships. It is kid-appropriate entertainment that addresses important social issues while it dazzles young audiences.
"I love how playshop introduces them to theater using stories that most of the children already know," says Hannah Martin ('13) a junior theater major. Martin plays the character Ant in the production.
The play, based on a popular children series by Doreen Cronin, focuses around the struggles and worries of a group of insects as they go through elementary school together. Problems like school dances, what they want to be when they grow up, and relationships with each other are addressed in a light-hearted, often hilarious way.
Children's Playshop hits home for local families.
"Children and their parents have always felt comfortable coming to our shows because we choose shows that have positive messages and that show the empowerment of children," says Buck.
They also open his young audiences to a future of literacy and the arts.
With Children's Playshop, childhood is in good hands.


text:
Sticky works great on most of my sites but I have not been able to get what I call 2 part web pages to work. I know I am using wrong terminology so let me explain: An example web site is the "dominos" home page(https://order.dominos.com/en/). When you first go there (part 1), there are no ID/PASSWORD fields. You must click on a "SIGN IN" field first, and then a window opens (part 2) where you then enter your ID and PASSWORD. Note: The web page (URL) does not change, the login window just opens on the existing page. Is there a way to get Sticky to go to the page, click on the SIGN IN text, and then enter and submit my Id/Password? I probably need to manually edit the registration card but am new to this, so if it is possible, detailed step by step instructions on how to get this to work would be great.
Thanks in advance & it's ok to email me


text:
Clinic season. Springtime is when coaches get together and — to some extent against their own interests (though not entirely) — share information on the ins and outs of their schemes, personnel strategies and general program management. Sometimes this involves one staff visiting another, but the backbone are the clinics, where (typically) college and sometimes NFL coaches give presentations to (typically) high school and small school coaches. There's an entire ecosystem around these, both as informal job fairs and also as increasingly corporatized events, but they remain tremendously valuable sources of information (even though coaches are more guarded in the age of the internet than they used to be) and an area where the culture of football coaching culture remains unique.While most of the name clinics are sponsored by coaches organizations or big companies such as Nike, many individual schools hold annual clinics, largely as a recruiting tool for the local high school coaches. Of course, anytime there's a recruiting angle involved, you know Jim Harbaugh is going to up the ante, and his Michigan coaches clinic assembled a great roster of speakers — his brother John Harbaugh, Art Briles, Mike Martz, Teryl Austin, Dean Pees, etc. I wasn't able to attend this year but fortunately another tradition in the coaching community involves the sharing of clinic notes. And, first, James Light picked up some interesting tidbits throughout, beginning with the joint panel with Jim and John Harbaugh and their father, longtime coach Jack Harbaugh (mgoblog has a full transcript of the panel here):
Jim Harbaugh – Coach Harbaugh talked about the type of coaches they're looking for. Experts in their field. High character people that represent Michigan. Great motivators. Positive energy. Coach Harbaugh also talked about how to spot coaches that they don't want. He doesn't want people on his staff that "Coach like Costanza." He talked about a Seinfeld episode where George reasoned that if you act frustrated and angry, everyone will assume you're working harder. Doesn't want coaches who are standoffish. Most times those coaches pretend to know everything because they're afraid of getting exposed. Don't be afraid to say I don't know, but let's work together to figure it out.
John Harbaugh – John went through a few of the staples of his coaching philosophy
- Build it the way you believe in. Not what you think someone else wants. They'll run you out either way.
- Don't do the job to keep the job. Do what you believe is right.
- Coaches compete everyday. With each other (game plan) and against each other (practice)
- Never stop learning, you can always get better. He talked about how he picked up some power run game ideas from one of the high school speakers, Akron Hoban (OH) Head Coach Tim Tyrrell.
- It's not about what you can't do. Find what you can do. There is opportunity in everything and everywhere. He mentioned a free agent that they lost recently. Rather than dwelling on the loss, Coach Harbaugh said "We've got a different path now. Different opportunity. Maybe we can add another pass rusher now, or rebuild the OL to run some different schemes. Find a way."
- Football provides an opportunity that no other sport can. Everyone can be a part of the team and contribute in some type of meaningful way, scout team etc. Roster isn't limited like basketball or baseball.
James Light also has good stuff from Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin (Austin: "We encourage good body language. Bad body language… fosters resent and divineness." Light: "[Austin] use[d] specific plays from film as examples of bad body language to convey the point…. Coach Austin pointed out the reaction of Louis Delmas after the touchdown. That was the type of body language that they won't tolerate…. It creates dissension within the team and shows weakness to the opponent.") and new Michigan defensive coordinator Don Brown:


text:
A superb effort whose success was insured by Bowman's comparatively weaker issue, with the defection of Ted Williams to Topps thrown in for good measure. As if this wasn't enough, Topps had the foresight - or luck - to issue the cards of then unknowns Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, and Al Kaline. The two Williams cards that frame this issue are also highly prized. To read an in-depth article,
click here.
Sign up for our FREE e-Newsletter!


text:
Nicaragua, October 2011 - Emergency Shelter
Deployment Details
Torrential rain from Tropical Depression 12-E has caused extensive flooding across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. Damage to roads and infrastructure from landslides has left many communities cut off from help.
A United Nations disaster assessment team was mobilised on Wednesday 19 October to assist in Nicaragua, where the government declared a state of emergency after more than 130,000 people were reported as affected. A MapAction team was requested to support the UN mission.
Who-What-Where (1)
Affected Population (1)
Health (1)
Emergency Shelter (1)
Deployment Diary
Latest Maps - Emergency Shelter
País: Nicaragua Inundaciónes - Albergues en Mangua el 22 oct 2011
- Date: 22 October 2011
- Source: MapAction
- Status:


text:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size ½ of recipe
Calories 253
Total Fat 7.5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sodium 905 mg
Total Carbohydrate 17 g
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g
Protein 30 g
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients Measures
Italian dressing 2 tablespoons
Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 2
Mushrooms, sliced 4 ounces
Small white onion, chopped ½
Red bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch strips 1
Garlic clove, minced 1
Crushed tomatoes ½ (14-ounce) can
Salt ¼ teaspoon
Dried thyme ½ teaspoon
- Heat dressing in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Place mushrooms, onions, pepper, and garlic in the bottom of a crock pot. Top vegetables with chicken. Pour tomatoes over chicken, and then season with salt and thyme.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.


text:
Ohio Northern University to host Summer Academic and Honors Institute
Ohio Northern University will host its 10th Summer Academic and Honors Institute for gifted high school students on June 15-20 and June 22-27.
This year's institute includes 17 challenging courses scheduled over the month of June. Each weeklong course provides a great way to investigate potential career choices or college majors.
The first session begins on June 15 and offers programs in chemistry, graphic design, forensic science, human anatomy, exploration with histological techniques, medicinal herbs, mock trial, multimedia and theatre.
The second session begins on June 22 and offers programs in astronomy and physics, biochemistry, cryptography, engineering pathways, environmental science, exercise physiology and sports science, forensic science, mock trial, pharmacy, and technology.
Students may sign up for more than one week, and students completing each course will receive one transferable college credit hour. To be eligible to attend the Summer Academic and Honors Institute at ONU, students must be entering the ninth, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in fall 2014-15 and be identified as "gifted" by a school district or be able to obtain a written recommendation from their high school counselor.
The deadline for registration is June 6. For further information, contact Dennis De Luca 419-772-2331 or visit www.onu.edu/sahi.
The Ohio Northern University Summer Academic and Honors Institute is funded by the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation and Ohio Northern University.


text:
Ok, it looks like I'm going to have to pump at least twice a day to keep up my supply for LO. I know this sounds backwards, but here's the deal. Since birth, my LO has had a hard time with nursing. He just can't seem to nurse effectively. My milk didn't come in until day 5 or 6, he was severely jaundiced, I never experienced engorgement (until weeks and weeks later), and my breasts didn't even feel very full, he always acted hungry, wanted to nurse constantly, plus he only poops 1 - 2 times a week (from birth), and he isn't gaining weight very well. All signs that he wasn't getting enough milk. He's also suffered from gassiness and fussiness, so I'm thinking since he can't nurse effectively that he has a foremilk/hindmilk imbalance. For the first weeks and weeks, I thought it was my body, that I just could NOT make enough milk, since I do have thyroid/pituitary issues that I take meds for. But, after all these weeks (LO is now 13 1/2 weeks old) and lots of visits to the Pediatrician, an ENT doc, and several LC's, we found out that he had tongue tie, lip tie and a high "bubble" palate. We had his tongue tie and lip tie clipped a few days ago, but so far I've not noticed any difference. It's still extremely painful for me to nurse, and since I haven't pumped any the last few days, he's acting starving again, wanting to constantly eat... I've been dealing with cracked/bleeding nipples, blisters for 3 months now. I'm currently on my 2nd round of antibiotics for mastitis, and the only way I can even manage to nurse is to stay on Ibuprofen. I don't even know how I've managed to make it this long. It's just love for my LO, I want to do what's best for him, and do not want him to have to have formula. (I did have to supplement with some formula in the beginning because of his severe jaundice. He had to go back in the hospital to go under the lights, and when he was 5 - 6 days old, my milk had still not come in. I was pumping, and even if he hadn't nursed in 2 hours, I was literally only getting a couple of drops. So it was absolutely necessary for him to have formula for a little while.)(Don't know why I feel the need to defend that, but some people are so against formula that they don't even recognize that sometimes it IS necessary for the well being of the baby)
Anywho, I'm still gonna work with the LLL LC that has helped me the most, and see if she has anymore suggestions. But, I've pretty much resigned myself that I'm gonna have to pump to make sure that LO is getting enough hindmilk. I'm hoping to be able to pump 2 - 3 times a day, then nurse the rest of the time.
I just read in a breastfeeding book at the library that nothing can be done about a high palate. That pumping may be necessary to keep up milk supply. The theory behind this is that baby can't nurse effectively to stimulate milk production, so if you pump, then the milk supply is there for baby to get. It really seems to hold true in my case, because I was pumping several times a day, and LO was doing better. The last few days, I haven't pumped because I was hoping the tongue/lip clipping was going to do the trick. But, the last day or two, I've noticed a definite drop in my milk supply. Before, when LO one nursed, I would do breast compressions to help him get the hindmilk, and I could hear him swallowing. Now, when I do the breast compressions, I'm not hearing that, plus, he's just acting like he's not getting satisfied at the breast.
I hope that this makes sense. I'm sorry I've made this post so long, and I haven't even gotten to the point yet. Guess I needed a little support too....
So, to the pump issue. I need to buy a pump, and we'll figure out the money to get what I need, but of course, i don't want to spend anymore than is needed. I'm looking at the Freestyle, for several reasons.
First, the portability of the hands free option. I homeschool my two older kids, and was thinking that I could use my nursing poncho, and pump while still doing other things.... helping them with schoolwork, dishes, etc.... Plus, there are lots of times when I'm away from home all day. When we take the kids on field trips, or when we run errands (we're out in the boonies, so we do everything in one day and it takes ALL day), that I'd need to pump, so I'd need something portable.
2nd. The options for different speeds, the letdown feature and the programability (spelling?). (Because of my thyroid/pituitary issues, I really need a pump that maximizes what I can output) I used the Medela handpump from the hospital one time, and it had the little letdown feature, then of course, I could pump at different speeds, and I noticed a big difference in how fast and efficient I could pump. Of course, the hand pump isn't an option for frequent use.
Right now, I've been using a borrowed Medela Lactina from the WIC department. But the only option it has it to adjust the suction. There is no speed option, no letdown feature, and it isn't portable at all. I was thinking that I read somewhere that the WIC dept gave some people a pump. Does anyone know anything about that ??? I should call them tomorrow and ask. Although, I think the ones that they gave were PIS's. Of course, If I got one of those for free, and it least had the speed and letdown features, I could definitely work with that.
Just wondering what experiences others have had with the Freestyle??? Is it easy to keep the battery charged? Or should I get an extra battery?
Or is there another pump that would serve my needs for less money?


text:
Hicks Hall, Building 53, Suite 2800Phone: (904) 620-2920Fax: (904) 620-2469E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Student Financial Services
Hicks Hall, Building 53, Suite 1100
Phone: (904) 620-2472
Fax: (904) 620-1049
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
The University of North Florida will automatically post a deferment on the student's account a few days after registration for the lesser of: the number of registered hours or number of remaining Florida Prepaid hours. The deferment will show on myWings as estimated financial aid under 'View and Pay My Bill.' If you do not see the amount listed, it could be due to a wrong social security number (either in our system or Florida Prepaid system) or your account is on hold with Florida Prepaid. Any student that is using Florida Prepaid to pay their tuition and fees is required to pay the balance that Florida Prepaid does not cover by the payment deadline, unless the student has other aid/awards to cover the balance due.
Please note if you make changes in your registration, the amount that Florida Prepaid will cover will not immediately adjust; this requires an overnight process.
If you have the Florida Prepaid tuition plan, it will pay $117.08 per credit hour for the 2016-2017 academic year. You can multiply this amount by the number of hours registered for to determine the total amount to be paid by Florida Prepaid. You will be responsible to pay the local fees ($43.84 per hour), the transportation fee ($4.08 per hour), the technology fee ($5.25 per hour), the student life and services fee ($5.25 per hour) and any other miscellaneous fees (such as ID, labs, etc.) by the tuition deadline to avoid any late payment fee (unless you have other awards to pay the local fees).
Some contracts cover local fees as well and this will be stated on the prepaid card. The local fees include athletic fee, activity fees, student health fees, counseling fee, wellness center fee and student union fee. Your assessment for local fees is $43.84 per credit hour for fall 2016 - summer 2017. Florida Prepaid does not cover any lab fees, late fees, ID card fee, orientation, transportation access fee ($4.08 per hour), technology fee ($5.25 per hour), the student life and services fee ($5.25 per hour) etc.
Local fees, if owed, will be deducted from any financial aid money if the fees have not already been paid. These fees are subject to change. For additional information about your Florida Prepaid College contract go to the Florida Prepaid website and click on the links button. Click to view a tutorial on how Florida Prepaid works.
If you have the 2 + 2 plan, the University of North Florida will bill Florida Prepaid at the university level and you will run out of hours faster.
If you wish the University of North Florida to not bill Florida Prepaid for a particular semester, please go to myWings, click on the Student Self Service link, then the Online Forms link and complete the Florida Prepaid Opt Out form. Your Florida Prepaid deferment will be removed in an overnight process from our system and we will not bill Florida Prepaid for that term only.
If you wish the University of North Florida to bill for hours less than the number for which you are registered, you need to complete the form via the link below and return it to the Student Financial Services Office no later than the end of the first week of classes:
Bill Less Hours to Florida Prepaid
There are various types of Florida Prepaid Plans. Some plans do not pay local fees or only pay at community college rates. Do you know which one you have?
Local Fees:
Transportation Access Fee
If you have received an e-mail that you must complete a survey before the University of North Florida can bill Florida Prepaid, please go to the Florida Prepaid website to complete.
If you have a question or need other assistance with your Florida Prepaid College Plan account or your Florida College Investment Plan account, e-mail Florida Prepaid or call them at:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST
Press Prompt 1 - Enrollment Information
Press Prompt 2 - Current Customer Account Information
For additional information, questions or concerns, please contact us.
Copyright © 2016 University of North Florida1 UNF Drive | Jacksonville, FL 32224 | Phone: (904) 620-1000
Contact |
Emergency |
Privacy |
RegulationsConsumer Information | Disability Accommodations


text:
A Day In The Lehigh Valley
On Tuesday, while the kids were in school, my husband and I decided to play hooky from responsible adulthood, and spend a beautiful day at the ballpark. This was made possible by a promotion called Education Day, held by the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The result of this promotion was a 10:35 start time. Just perfect to get the kids on the bus and make the drive to Coca Cola Park.
When we got there, catcher Lou Marson waved a friendly greeting!
Nah, not really. He was just doing his pre-game stretching.
The IronPigs are the Phillies' AAA affiliate in the International League. On this day they were hosting the Gwinnett Braves, an affiliate of (duh!) the Braves. I hate when teams give all their minor-league affiliates the same team name as the parent club. Boring! Sure, I know that way there's no mistaking who they're affiliated with, but please. The imaginative names are so much more fun, and they have nifty mascots, too. Like FeRROUS:
Fe is the symbol for iron in the periodic table of the elements; ferrous is an adjective meaning "of, related to, or containing iron". See, this is educational!
For even more knowledge, the IronPigs featured little education nuggets on the scoreboard between innings:
I think there were a few others (I seem to remember one about a curveball curving more in Boston than Colorado), but I wasn't always looking at the scoreboard between innings. They distracted me with things like the Great Pork Race:
Lest I forget, there was also some baseball being played. Here are some photos of IronPigs starter Rodrigo Lopez and Braves starter Todd Redmond:
IronPigs second baseman Pablo Ozuna made a fantastic catch in short center to rob a Brave of a hit:
During the game, instead of the usual head shots on the scoreboard, drawings from young fans were featured:
Lou Marson is looking a bit Spock-ish, and David Newhan seems to have used a bit too much tanning cream. A very neat idea though, and I'm sure a big thrill for the kids to see their names and artwork up there.
Mike Koplove closed out the ninth to get the save for the IronPigs, who won 3-1.
After the game it was time to head back to reality. Darn! All in all, an absolutely perfect day for baseball. I hope they have more early games like this one. We will be back!
(all photos by me)
4 Comments
What a great day! Is there anything better then skipping out and doing fun things while the kids are at school? 😉 We parents need that! And loved the picture of the pork races! lol!
What a nice day for you and your husband. I need a day off and I don't even have kids!
I love the drawings from the young fans! Pabrlo Ozuna! I remember him! I love the creativity used when selecting the minor league names. Iron pigs is a good one! I would love to spend a day like that… but I do make it to San Bernardino for a game every year on a weekend though and they are night games. too hot there.
Our minor league teams are:
Albuquerque Isotopes
Chattanooga Lookouts
Great Lakes Loons
Inland Empire 66rs (San Bernaridno, CA)
Ogden Raptors.
Julia – oh yes, we most certainly need a day away now and then! Yeah, the pork race is pretty funny! Pigs, pork, makes sense. The Reading Phillies have racing vegetables, which isn't nearly as fun.
Jane – I wish they'd have one of these games every week! Kids or no kids, a day off is a wonderful thing!
Emma – here I'm going to be educational again. IronPigs was chosen as the team name to honor the history of the Lehigh Valley in the steel industry (i.e. Bethlehem Steel). Pig iron is the name for the raw iron used to make steel. Switching the order to IronPigs allows for a metal pig as a mascot. They held a contest to name him – Ferrous was actually one of the suggestions I submitted, but so did 200 or so other people. The winner was then chosen by random drawing, and it wasn't me.😦


text:
Now lowered to a 4mm drop, the Nike Free 3.0 v4 lets your foot do its thing with an upper that hugs close but still gives you room to flex.
The Free 3.0 v4 continues in the tradition of the Free series to provide outstanding flexibility that lets your foot move naturally. But don't confuse this with a near-barefoot shoe - all of our testers reported feeling fairly separated from the ground in this Nike. That's a benefit if you want to save your feet from the grit, grime and other hazards the roads have to offer.
The flatter platform of the Free 3.0 v4 helps mid and forefoot strikers get into their groove a little better, but since Nike did not lower the heel stack height, testers found the shoe to work just as well as prior models for heel strikers. No matter how they landed, testers appreciated the very linear progression to toe-off.
The more streamlined look of the Free 3.0 v4 carries through to the fit of the upper. The shoe doesn't give your foot a whole lot of wiggle room. The snug fit contrasts a bit from the Free 3.0 v3, which had a more stretchy upper material that felt close but never constricting. Testers liked the look of the NanoPly overlay, but for the most part wished for a bit less structure, particularly in the forefoot at the base of the laces. The shoe also feels more anchored in place in the heel than the prior version. Overall, the fit is a good match for runners with narrow, low-volume feet.
Amazingly lightweight and pretty responsive for a mid or forefoot strike.
It's definitely not a barefoot experience, but the degree of flexibility and softness is hard to beat.
Imagine a sock with padding on the bottom and you have the Free 3.0 v4. The NanoPly allows varying degrees of flexibility and structure in the upper.


text:
N.C. Senator John Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards
Former NC Senator and one-time Presidential candidate John Edwards cheated on his wife, Elizabeth, with Rielle Hunter. He later admitted to fathering a child with her. Elizabeth and John Edwards separated in early 2010. Elizabeth passed away from cancer less than a year later, in December.(Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Discovery)
Newt Gingrich
Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has recently come under fire for his personal life. He has been married three times and has admitted to cheating on his wives multiple times.(Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)
Republican Presidential Hopeful Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich, with his third wife, Callista, in 2010. Callista was reportedly Gingrich's mistress before becoming his wife after his split from second wife, Marianne Ginther.(Photo by Mark Hirsch/Getty Images)
Former NY Mayor Rudy Giuliani
Former NY Mayor Rudy Giuliani, with his second wife, Donna Hanover, and the King and Queen of Jordan (R). Giuliani later announced his divorce from Hanover during a televised news conference in 2000–without telling Hanover first.(Credit: POOL/AFP/Getty Images)
South Carolina Gov. Sanford
In 2009, former SC Governor Mark Sanford admitted to having an affair with a woman from Argentina and using campaign funds to cover the costs of his travels to see her.(Photo by Davis Turner/Getty Images)
Former NJ Governor James McGreevey
In one of the most shocking political scandals of late, former NJ Governor James McGreevey was forced to resign in 2004 after admitting to a homosexual affair with one of his aides. His wife, Dina Matos, filed for divorce shortly thereafter.(Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Actor turned Governor Schwarzenegger and wife Maria Shriver
Governor Schwarzenegger and wife Maria Shriver, during happier times. Last week, Schwarzenegger admitted to an affair that resulted in a now-10-year-old child with a woman who worked in the household. Shriver and Schwarzenegger are now divorcing.(Credit: ISP Photo by Mike Theiler)
Categories: Photo Galleries Politics


text: The size and membership of South Korean R&B combo Big Bang -- the brainchild of the YG Entertainment Group, a management and production outfit -- was determined via an 11-part documentary television series that made its debut in 2006. For the most part, the bandmembers had previous experience in the pop music world; for example, members G-Dragon and Tae Yang were signed to YG at the age of 12 and had been performing together for some time. After vying for the final five spots in Big Bang during the television show, the band roster was determined -- G-Dragon, Tae Yang, T.O.P., Dae Sung, and Seung Ri -- and the group released a series of singles in 2006, which were followed by an album, Big Bang, Vol. 1, in December of that year. The group expanded its performance schedule in 2007 and 2008 to include a national tour, and released a live album (1st Concert: Live Album) and a series of three EPs, Always (August 2007), Hot Issue (November 2007), and For the World (January 2008). The band's full-length sophomore album, Remember, featuring the single "Strong Baby," was also released in 2008. In 2011, after an extended hiatus, Big Bang became the first K-pop act to hit the digital charts with the release of the EP Tonight. In 2012, the band released its fifth EP, Alive, which included the singles "Bad Boy," "Blue," and "Fantastic Baby." ~ Chris True, Rovi


text:
I Couldn't Say It Any Better…
After witnessing today's 3-2 loss to the rebuilding Tribe, I couldn't help but think of the quote below from legendary humorist and White Sox fan Jean Shepherd. Watching the Sox score three runs or less in eight of their first 12 games, I'm simply running out of ways to describe the South Siders' disappointing 4-8 start–so I'll let the late Shepherd's words do it for me.
1 Comment
Couldn't have said it better, this season has gotten off to a brutal start to say the least, now today's games, 7 runs…ouch!! Well lets just hope the bats start to warm up before we are buried in too deep of hole!!!


text:
"I was raised Evangelical and just recently started looking, with an open mind, into the Catholic Church. You guys have been instrumental in my leaning more and more towards coming home to the Catholic Church."
~ Jacob
0 results sorted by popularity
"We do not worship, we do not adore, for fear that we should bow down to the creature rather than to the Creator, but we venerate the relics of the martyrs in order the better to adore Him whose martyrs they are."
~ St. Jerome ("Ad Riparium", i, P.L., XXII, 907) writing on proper Catholic veneration of relics.


text:
Sleeveless Ruffle Dot Date Top
Style: 570061142
Out of Stock
Ruffles follow neutral dots on this floaty georgette top from shoulders to a pleated hem. With cut-in shoulders and buttoned keyhole back. 100% Polyester. Machine wash, cold; tumble dry low. Imported.
- Pullover style; slightly blouson.
- Picot-edged ruffles. Keyhole back closed with a looped, silvertone dome button. Darts at the bust. Pleated banded bottom is shirred elastic in back.
- Double layer of dotted georgette. Bra strap guides.
- Hits at mid-hip (21.75" from shoulder).
Read more… Read less…