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Harbor Freight Coupon Thread
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Coupon BARCODE issue:
In the address bar
Most of the coupons are at the bottom of the WIKI (next post). However, you may not be able to see them on your mobile device without using the full slickdeals website.
Community Wiki
Slickdeals New User Guide (helpful for even some of us older users)
Coupons are in the attachments at the bottom of this wiki. Search for 'Attached Thumbnails' (use CTRL-F). Press search again if you just found this line...
Watch the DATES, we often find and post future coupons.
HF standard policy is (however, YMMV)
One coupon per item, no double dipping on coupons. Fixed sale price (ex. $4.99 screwdriver set) or 25% off any one item - not both.
One percentage off per purchase, per day (generally are 25% off)
You can generally use a 25% coupon on an item on sale. However, some have reported that they have been turned down. If that happens to you, try a different cashier.
Fixed price item coupons will list a max quantity allowed.
One "freebie item" per day (currently are with "any purchase", occasionally a minimum purchase).
Fine print for percentage off coupons exclude some name brands (C-H),air compressors, tool chests, generators, floor jacks, parking lot and other special sales.
Occasionally, HF will offer a percentage off total purchase. Generally, to get a 20% discount the coupon is worded as requiring a specific dollar amount purchase ($99).
(You can generally use a 25% coupon on a sale priced item (fine print exclusions {like parking lot sales still apply) or an online price match. However, some have reported that they have been turned down. If that happens to you, try a different cashier {or store).
If you need to get a hold of customer service:
Call 1-800-444-3353, Monday thru Friday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm PST time
Email: email@example.com
Email: email@example.com <----- This seems to be the most effective form for complaints
Copies of coupons MAY NOT be accepted at all locations
PRINTED ADS & Newspaper/magazine links
Progressive Farmer [dtnpf-digital.com] This is a direct link to the September 2016 issue. To view other months, click the archives button at the top left then use the "Thumbs" view to find the page with the coupons.
Clipper Clipper NorthWest [nwclipper.com] Sweet site, locate the "harbor freight" line items in the list. They usually have the "good" lower priced coupons... like the $139 solar panels and the $9.99 caliper coupons ;-)
Boats US Magazine [boatusmagazine.com] Feb/Mar 2016 issue, pg 66. Search back issues for other ads.
Common Cents Magazine [issuu.com] December 2014, scroll to pg. 9, coupons expire 4/11/15.
How to use Coupons ONLINE [harborfreight.com]
Monthly Flyer for December [harborfreight.com]
LATEST EMAILED STORE DEALS (Post the latest on top)
NOTE The barcodes haven't been showing up lately and the coupons aren't any good without them. Until HF fixes it, to get the coupon with the barcode click the Print button. You'll get an error screen. In your location bar, replace
4916 Retail A [harborfreight.com] Thru 12/18 - Power Tool Blowout
4816 Retail B [harborfreight.com] Thru 12/31 - December Coupon Catalog
Text the word TOOLS to 222377 for coupons and sale alerts. Up to 4 messages per month.
Message and data rates may apply.
Text the word TEXTSTOP to cancel.
NOTE: The digital savings, digital savings from Facebook and digital savings from Twitter are sometimes the same.
Extra Savings [harborfreight.com]
Digital Savings [harborfreight.com] expires 12/31/2016
Digital Savings from Facebook [harborfreight.com] expires 12/31/2016
Digital Savings from Twitter [harborfreight.com] expires 12/31/2016
Current online publications [harborfreight.com]
Deal of the Week [harborfreight.com] Replaces Deal of the Day
MISCELLANEOUS ONLINE DEALS (print out, take to local store for price match)
Clearance [harborfreight.com]
Sign up for email coupons and special deals (you still might not receive them):
Harbor Freight Emailed Discounts/Coupons/Specials [harborfreight22.com]
(if you still don't receive emails, try changing all settings to 'no', save, exit, go back in and setting everything to 'yes')
INSIDE TRACK CLUB - ITC Membership required by company direction, BUT some cashiers don't care enough to check for your card. YMMV.
Pay close attention to what you're buying. I went through maybe 20 items before I found one that wasn't less simply using the 25% coupon. Several items not on sale were better with the ITC coupon but the trailer for example was $20 less using the 25% coupon over the ITC coupon. One item was not on sale and the ITC coupon was the non-sale price!!
MONTHLY (numbering is +10) (post latest on top)
7511 Monthly ITC for July [harborfreight.com]
7501 Monthly ITC for June [harborfreight.com]
7491 Monthly ITC for May [harborfreight.com]
An ITC membership card is required to use the above discounts
Retail ITC - Is a paid membership program that provides members with the following benefits:
- Exclusive Monthly Savings Book with Super Coupons
- Weekly Emails with Member Only Offers
- Early Access to Harbor Freight's Famous Parking Lot Sales, One Hour Before the General Public
- Private Website with Member Only Savings Offers (currently, 153 coupons updated monthly)
Retail ITC Member Information [harborfreight.com]
Retail ITC Terms & Conditions [harborfreightusa.com]
ITC Member Login [harborfreight.com]
ITC Monthly Coupon Login [harborfreight.com]
Magazine Coupons - Extra coupons can be found in the back "marketplace" area of many major magazines. Many are similar, but none are usually the same. All include a 20% off coupon usually valid for several months.
Printed Ads Spotted:
4 Wheel & Off Road, American Rifleman, Boating, Car & Driver, Cycle World, Diesel Power, Dirt Rider, Discover, ESPN, Field & Stream, Flying, Four Wheeler, Grass Roots Motorsports, (The Family) Handyman, Home Theater, Hot Bike, Hot Rod, Import Tuner, Jp Magazine, Kiplinger's (Personal Finance), Maxim, Men's Journal, Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Mini Truckin', Money, Mopar Muscle, Motor Boating, Motor Cyclist, Motor Trend, Off-Road, Outdoor Life, Playboy, Popular Mechanics, Popular Photography, Reader's Digest, Rolling Stone, Popular Science, Science Illustrated, Shotgun News, Shutterbug, Smithsonian, Successful Farming, Transworld Motocross, Truck Trend, Via(for AAA members), Wood, Woodworker's Journal, Westways(for AAA members).
Harbor FreightFacebook page [facebook.com]
Harbor Freight on Twitter [twitter.com]
Buck or Less Deals
*Please list with expiration date if price is from a sale and known.*
B&MO = Brick & Mortar (In Store) Only
Retail stores should price match the on-line website. Bring printouts to get online price matches in-store.
20% and 25% coupons should work on top of the price match as well.
Home Depot and Lowes have taken printed HF coupons but Your Mileage May Vary.
Taking in full page magazine ad with 20% off coupon and removing at register is best option as coupons don't have obvious Harbor Freight logo or identification on them.
HF Coupon Finder
You can read the manual for many items by taking the part number and inserting it into this kind of url:
ie. part # 41653 so this is in the range is 41000-41999 use the format:
http:// www.harborfreight.com/manuals/41000-41999/41653.PDF [harborfreight.com]
Price adjustments
Coupons that have expired and are no longer valid may still be honored or partially honored online. Examples being magazine coupons which are not yet updated. Call customer service with item and coupon numbers and they may be willing to process the order for less on the phone or adjust your online order after it has been placed.
Confirmed by Tastyratz when ordering blue flame welding helmet. $54 @ site 39.99 on coupon, Price adjustment to $43.99 offered on phone.
FREE ITEM Coupons
Current "free item" and "25% off" coupon images are attached below. Some are screen shots of digital coupons from HF or digital magazines and should be honored by all stores. Some are scans of printed coupons; those may be less widely honored.
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7211 Monthly ITC for Februrary [harborfreight.com]
7201 Monthly ITC for January 2014 [harborfreight.com]
ITC Deals
ITC Deal of the Day [harborfreight.com] A weeks worth of savings updated every Monday
WEEKLY (numbering is +100) (post latest on top)
3313 Weekly ITC [harborfreight.com] Thru 8/20
3213 Weekly ITC [harborfreight.com] Thru 8/13
3113 Weekly ITC [harborfreight.com] Thru 8/6
While not coupons, you can print off the online price and take it in to be price matched (3 of my 3 local stores do this). And I have had the cashier take the 20% off on top of this (this depends on your store).
-----------expired deals from wiki
3509 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 8/24-8/30 Bonus Coupons
3409 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 20% off single item 8/21-8/24
3409 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 8/17-8/23 Bonus Coupons3309 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 20% off single item 8/14-8/19
3309 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 8/10-8/16 Bonus Coupons
3209 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 20% off single item 8/7-8/10
3209 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 8/3-8/9 Bonus coupons.
3109 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 20% off single item 7/31-8/3
3109 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 7/27-8/2
3009 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 7/23-7/29
3009 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 20% Single item Coupon
3009 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 7/20-7/26
2909 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 20% Single item Coupon
2909 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 7/13-7/19
2809 Retail D [harborfreightusa.com] 15% off entire order 7/10-7/13
2809 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 20% off single item 7/10-7/13
2809 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 7/06-7/12 with bonus coupons
2709 Retail D [harborfreightusa.com] 15% off TOTAL purchase. 7/3-7/6
2709 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 20% off single item. 7/3-7/6
2709 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 6/29-7/05 bonus coupons
2609 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 6/25 to 7/1
2609 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 20% percent off single item, 6/26 - 6/29
2609 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 6/22 to 6/28 Summer Savings Event
2509 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 20% off single item coupon 6/19-6/22
2509 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] Father's Day Coupons! 6/18-6/24
2509 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 6/15 to 6/21 Super Bonus coupons
2409 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 15% off single item. 6/12 to 6/14
2409 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 6/8 to 6/14 Super Bonus coupons
June Parking Lot Sale 6/12-6/14 [harborfreightusa.com]
2309 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 6/4 to 6/10 Bonus coupons
2309 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 6/5-6/8 20% off single item with ads
2309 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 6/1 to 6/7 Super Bonus coupons
20% Single item [harborfreightusa.com] 2/13-5/31
(Credit to Rockt)
2209 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 5/29 - 6/1 20% Off Single Item coupon
2209 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 5/28 to 6/3 - Bonus Coupons
2209 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 5/25 to 5/31 Super Bonus coupons
1909 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 5/7 to 5/13 Bonus coupons
1909 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 20% off single item 5/8 to 5/11 with sale items listed with links
1909 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 5/4 to 5/10 Bonus coupons
1809 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 4/30 - 5/6 Bonus coupons
1809 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 5/1 to 5/4 20% off single item
1609 Retail D [harborfreightusa.com] 20% 4/2 to 5/4 single item
1809 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 4/27-5/3 Bonus coupons
1709 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 4/23-4/29 Bonus coupons
1709 Retail D [harborfreightusa.com] 4/24-4/27 Free screwdrivers/sale items
1709 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 4/24-4/27 20% off one item
1709 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 4/20-4/26 Bonus coupons
1609 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 4/18-4/19 10% off entire purchase.
1609 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 4/13-4/19 Super Coupons
1509 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 4/9-4/15 Bonus coupons
1509 Retail A [harborfreightusa.com] 4/6-4/12 Bonus Coupons
1509 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 20% off one item 4/10-4/13
1409 Retail B [harborfreightusa.com] 04/02/09 - 4/08/09 10% entire order (no barcode coupons)
1409 Retail C [harborfreightusa.com] 20% off April 3 to 6
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Try this one. Good to 5/4/09.
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Please check the Wiki as that 20% is posted under Long Term Deals. Come to think of it, I'm going to change that to long term coupons or does someone have a better heading?
And Piss me off to no end to go in at 8:30 and they are already out of stock. Sorry, you're gonna have a weekend sale, better have the items in stock when the sale starts!
Plus, nothing was marked with the sale price. They had 2 floor persons when I walked in, so 3 long lines of people were waiting. I left without anything from that store.
I was looking at the new 10 gal compressor looks nice but I guess it's just as loud as my red one? Speaking of that next month I will have owned it one year and so far it's been very good (got the extended warranty) The test will be when I go to paint my car with it over the summer.
Just gotta keep in mind I'm sure it has a low duty cycle.
Also has anyone tried that aluminum jack that's like $59? I don't think it's on the website


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The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service in Madison County, Alabama, will hold a sign-up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the 2014 Fiscal Year. This signup will be held on a continuous basis. Any eligible land user, who has a resource concern or problem on cropland, forestland, hayland, or pastureland, may apply for assistance through this program.
Applications may be made at:
Madison County USDA Service Center
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Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 256-532-1692, Extension 3
Fax: 877-450-6833
Contact: District Conservationist
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After trying to unload the abandon 1950s-era hospital for two years with no takers, county leaders have signaled they would be willing to give it away to the school system.
ŌĆ£We have put it out there as an offer for them to explore,ŌĆØ Interim County Manager Ira Dove said. But, ŌĆ£It is very early in the game.ŌĆØ
The five-story brick building most recently served as offices for the Haywood County Department of Social Services. But DSS moved out two years ago.
School leaders arenŌĆÖt exactly jumping at the idea of taking the hulking building off the countyŌĆÖs hands.
ŌĆ£ThereŌĆÖs a lot of questions to be answered,ŌĆØ said Tracey Hargrove, the Haywood Schools maintenance director. ŌĆ£We are trying to evaluate whether or not we can use the building and what shape itŌĆÖs in. I have done a quick walk-through, but I havenŌĆÖt dug down into the guts of the building to examine the plumbing and electrical.ŌĆØ
The looming question for school leaders is whether they would be saddled with maintenance costs for a building they only sort of have a use for. If the school accepts the free building, it also accepts the maintenance, overhead, liability and general headache that goes along with a building that big and that old.
And whatever the school system spends taking care of the pseudo-useful old hospital would come out of its maintenance budget for schools.
ŌĆ£We only have ŌĆśXŌĆÖ number of dollars to go around. Facilities for our students are definitely top priority. All the admin offices play second fiddle to our schools,ŌĆØ Hargrove said.
Musical chairs
The central office of Haywood County Schools already occupies a portion of the old hospital ŌĆö namely the original, historic wing that dates to the 1920s. ItŌĆÖs really all the space that central office needs, Hargrove said.
Whether the school system has a practical use for rest of the building ŌĆö a hulking, five-story addition built in the 1950s ŌĆö still has to be determined. If nothing else, it offers virtually unlimited storage. The school system could also consolidate a handful of satellite functions currently scattered around the county, like its IT department or cafeteria food services.
From the countyŌĆÖs perspective, what to do with the old hospital is a piece of a much bigger puzzle.
The county actually has three empty office buildings on its hands that it no longer needs: the main part of the old hospital recently vacated by DSS, the old health department and a building that formerly housed the planning department and board of elections. All have moved into new digs elsewhere, rendering their old quarters useless to the county.
ŌĆ£We have three large buildings to market,ŌĆØ County Commissioner Mark Swanger said. ŌĆ£We have to sell at least two of these three. You canŌĆÖt leave them there to deteriorate.ŌĆØ
Whichever one doesnŌĆÖt sell would presumably house the schoolŌĆÖs central offices. Since the old hospital is the least likely to sell, why not just keep the school system there and deed them the whole building, lock stock and barrel, Swanger rationalized.
ŌĆ£It is a domino effect,ŌĆØ Swanger said. ŌĆ£We have to house the school system somewhere. CouldnŌĆÖt we just gift it to them?ŌĆØ
Swanger brought up the idea at a county meeting earlier this month.
ŌĆ£So you are saying it is better for us to give it away to them and let them maintain it than for us to maintain it?ŌĆØ Commissioner Kirk Kirkpatrick replied.
On whose dime?
Technically, the county wouldnŌĆÖt be absolved from the maintenance burden simply by giving it to the school system. The maintenance budget for the school system comes from the state and county. And both sources have been cut substantially in recent years.
ŌĆ£WeŌĆÖve been cut roughly in half,ŌĆØ Hargrove said, comparing his maintenance budget from 2007 to 2013.
If the school system took the building, it would ultimately rely on the county to help with maintenance.
ŌĆ£Anyway you look at it, all the money we get for a building like that would have to come through the county, so it would still be taxpayersŌĆÖ expense,ŌĆØ Hargrove said. ŌĆ£We are at the mercy of the commissioners. Our funding comes through them.ŌĆØ
Every passing month the county doesnŌĆÖt find a taker, the more money the county is wasting on maintenance and electricity. The mechanical systems have been kept on low to keep the building in working order.
But now, the county is looking at a bigger cost: a leaky roof that must be replaced.
ŌĆ£We knew it was a matter of time before we had to get to this one, but we were hoping it wasnŌĆÖt going to be our problem,ŌĆØ said Dale Burris, the county maintenance director.
The county has courted buyers down many avenues for the old hospital: affordable senior housing, trendy lofts for young people, state government offices or offices for non-profit agencies. The county even engaged consultants to do a market analysis of possible uses for the building in hopes of sparking interest. But the cost of renovating the building has been a turnoff to potential buyers.
So, with the county still the owner, taxpayers will have to foot the looming repair bill for the roof.
ŌĆ£You canŌĆÖt sell it with a leaky roof,ŌĆØ Swanger said.
Once it has a new roof, the building could simply be mothballed as a last resort.
ŌĆ£As long as the building is dry it is not going to deteriorate,ŌĆØ Swanger said.
Out with the old
Nothing in life is free, except, perhaps, old government buildings in Haywood County
The old hospital isnŌĆÖt the only abandoned building Haywood County leaders have talked about giving away this month.
The old Hazelwood Elementary School was officially gifted to Folkmoot USA international dance festival last week. It has been FolkmootŌĆÖs headquarters for the past decade, but the title was officially transferred after the school system and county concluded they had no other foreseeable use for it.
Meanwhile, the county is considering a proposal to convert a decommissioned state prison into a homeless shelter, halfway house and soup kitchen run by faith-based nonprofits.


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Happy Holidays!!
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We mostly bf and she doesn't drink from a sippy cup or anything else. I have finger foods for her to snack on and will try to get her to bf although she doesnt normally bf when i want her to. So i dont know what to do. Also if she is asleep would that hlp with ears popping?
So i needed some advice for her little ears not to pop. if you also have any other advice on keeping her entertained then i would be grateful.
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#250 Eludes Moyer
Jamie Moyer is still waiting to notch his 250th win…he did not get it tonight against the Marlins, a team he usually beats. The umpire did him no favors; Moyer threw an obvious strike to former Phillie Wes Helms in the 4th which should have been strike 3, but it was called a ball. Multiple replays showed the bad call over and over. Next pitch: Helms hit his first homer of the year for 3 runs. And there went the game…
In the 8th inning, Chan Ho Park tossed a 3rd strike to another former Phillie, Ronny Paulino. Paulino swung and missed as the ball bounced and he ran to first base where catcher Carlos Ruiz threw him out. However, the umpire decided that Paulino, despite admittedly missing the ball as he ran to first, said Paulino fouled it off! OMG. What an idiot. Park did strike him out (for the 2nd time) on the next pitch, but seriously, how much bad umpiring do we need to put up with?
Ok, so you can't really blame the game on an umpire; Moyer could have pitched better; the offense could have scored more runs. Of course, that does not make the bad calls any easier to swallow.
Speaking of offense, what is going on with Jayson Werth? Anybody? He has had 2 hits in his last 7 games and his batting average is quickly dropping. Ryan Howard had been slumping a bit, but he came out tonight and nailed 2 home runs. Not enough to win the game though, which the Phillies lost 5-3. And on top of that, Chase Utley got hit by a pitch on the same foot he got hit on a few weeks back. It was a nasty one too…hoping he is ok! He kept playing, but you know how Utley is…it would take a stretcher and handcuffs to drag him off the field…hmmmm…that gives me some ideas. Oh sorry, inner monologue leaking out… ;O)
And continuing to ruin my evening, Shane Victorino got thrown out attempting to steal 2nd base in the 9th inning, killing a comeback rally for the Phillies. What was he thinking? Matt Stairs, home run hitter extraordinaire, was at bat to try to tie the game, so why would Shane even attempt a steal there? Bad, bad baseball right there. Very bad.
Well, the Florida series will continue tomorrow at 7:05pm…Joe Blanton gets his turn to try to fry some fish. Hope he has better luck than Moyer did today! In the meantime, keep VOTING for your Phillies All-Stars! VOTE up to 25 times per day, per email address!
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Ugh, I know how annoying it is when a big win eludes a pitchers like that. Like last year when we had Greg Maddux. It took forever for the Padres to get him 350 (?). And I hate umpires like that. Hopefully you will be able to get the win tomorrow!
Inner monologues are a good thing! ;-D And bad umping? Don't get me started!! ugh! I think the umps this year have been among the worse ever!
I find it hard not to root for a guy like Moyer. It'll happen, but like all things as we get older, it might take some time.


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A key element involves distinguishing between the responses to external and internal drivers, as well as the impact of ordinary reconfigurations of environmental conditions, such as might be encountered when Earth crosses a magnetic sector boundary in the solar wind. This near-Earth region harbors spacecraft for communication, navigation, and remote sensing needs; conditions there can adversely affect their operation. Ground based systems, such as the power distribution grid, can also be affected by ionospheric and upper atmospheric changes. Key near-term investigations emphasize understanding the nature of the electrodynamic coupling, how geospace responds to external and internal drivers, and how the coupled middle and upper atmosphere respond to external forcings and how they interact with each other.
A magnetosphere is that area of space, around a planet, that is controlled by the planet's magnetic field. The shape of the Earth's magnetosphere is the direct result of being blasted by solar wind. It prevents most of the particles from the Sun, carried in the solar wind, from hitting the Earth. The Sun and other planets have magnetospheres, but the Earth has the strongest one of all the rocky planets. The Earth's magnetosphere is a highly dynamic structure that responds dramatically to solar variations. Life on Earth developed and is sustained under the protection of this variable magnetosphere.


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I have a 7month old and breastfeeding, so a pregnancy was unexpected but my DH and I were excited! I had virtually no symptoms except fatigue and frequent urination. I also had a decrease in milk supply and had begun weaning to formula in the evening hours because I wasn't getting enough milk in the evening.
I got up Monday morning to get ready to do last minute Christmas shopping, used the bathroom and a small clot fell into the toilet! I was shocked!! Sure enough, I continued bleeding throughout the morning, with mild cramping and continuing to pass clots.
I was approx. 7 weeks preg and had a 1st prenatal visit on Jan 7th, so no confirmed heartbeat or anything - just a positive HPT.
I had another miscarriage in March 2007, but went on to conceive my DS (who's now 7 months). I figured my risk of miscarriage was slim to none. This has me really scared now. So I've had a healthy pregnancy, then a m/c, then a healthy pregnancy, then a m/c. I hope this trend doesn't continue. I wish someone could tell me what was causing the m/c.
Thanks for listening...guess I'm just venting.
I do have a question, though! I am interested in continuing to nurse my son but my milk supply has gotten so low (I tried pumping tonight from both breasts and got like .25 ounce). BTW, I teach elementary school, so I'm off for the next week, but will be returning to work Jan 5th. I was nursing him at the school once a day and pumping the other time. Was nursing twice in the AM before school and twice in the PM after school.
What advice can you offer for building up supply? My doctor suggested Fenugreek and said they could prescribe something if I wanted.


text: Hmm, Brevin Knight an unrestricted free agent, alot of teams are gonna be after him because of his pass first shoot second mentality. Not to mention he was 2nd in the league in assts last year. He was only making $932,546 in 2004-2005. Maybe we can get him to come off the bench at PG with the MLE.


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LED Spotlights
Indoor and Outdoor LED Spotlights
Highlight your outdoor landscaping or indoor treasures with decorative LED Spotlights. LED lights are an energy efficient lighting source that produces little heat, making them a safer alternative to other lighting options. Mounted indoors or out, LED Spotlights are available in a variety of stylish designs.
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Enhance your landscaping with attractive spotlights that draw attention to your flag, flower garden, or water feature. You can illuminate interesting architectural elements of your outdoor space with a fixture that adds character and charm. Many designs and finishes are available to blend with a variety of landscaping styles.
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Whether you need one spotlight or an assembly with many, there is a fixture to fit your indoor lighting needs. Choose a trendy finish in matte or brushed nickel, olde bronze, matte white, or chrome. Complete the look with a glass shade to match your inside décor. Your treasures will get the attention they deserve when you highlight them with indoor LED spotlights.


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CJC-1295 without DAC
Product Name Eptifibatide;?
Sequence? Mpr-Har-Gly-Asp-Trp-Pro-Cys-NH2
Cas No. 148031-34-9
Molecular Formula C35H49N11O9S2
Molecular Weight 832.4
Appearance White slightly yellwish powder
Specific Rotation[20/D] -75.0~-95.0°(C=1,1%HAc) ?
Amino Acids composition ± 10%
Peptide Purity (By HPLC) ≥98% by area integration
Related Substance (By HPLC) Total Impurities (%)≤2.0%? Largest Single Impurity (%)≤ 1.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer) ≤8.0%
Peptide Content(N determination) ≥80%
Acetate Content ≤15%
IR spectrum in accordance
Brief introduction:
Eptifibatide (Integrilin, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, also co-promoted by Schering-Plough/Essex), is an antiplatelet drug of the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor class.[1] Eptifibatide is a cyclic heptapeptide derived from a protein found in the venom of the southeastern pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius barbouri).
It belongs to the class of the so-called arginin-glycin-aspartat-mimetics and reversibly binds to platelets. Eptifibatide has a short half-life. The drug is the third inhibitor of GPIIb/IIIa that has found broad acceptance after the specific antibody abciximab and the non-peptide tirofiban entered the global market.
Eptifibatide is used to reduce the risk of acute cardiac ischemic events (death and/or myocardial infarction) in patients with unstable angina or non-ST-segment-elevation (e.g., non-Q-wave) myocardial infarction (i.e., non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes) both in patients who are to receive non surgery (conservative) medical treatment and those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
The drug is usually applied together with aspirin or clopidogrel and (low molecular weight or unfractionated) heparin. Additionally, the


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Devil's Food Cake Balls
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Ready Time: 180 min
- Yield: 4 dozen
- Pillsbury™ Baking Spray with Flour
- 1 package Pillsbury™ Moist Supreme® Devil's Food Premium Cake Mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Chocolate Fudge Flavored Frosting
- 5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening
- OR 1/2 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
- Decorator sprinkles
Preparation Directions
- HEAT oven to 350°F. Coat 13 x 9-inch baking pan with baking spray. Prepare cake mix according to package directions using the water, oil and eggs. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake according to package directions. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
- CRUMBLE cooled cake into extra-large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until fine crumbs, about 2 minutes. Spoon frosting over cake crumbs. Beat until evenly blended. Cover and freeze 30 minutes.
- LINE a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan with wax paper. Roll cake mixture into 1 1/2-inch round balls or bites. Place on wax paper. Cover and freeze at least 1 hour.
- COMBINE chocolate chips and shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes; stir. Microwave at additional 10 second intervals until completely melted and smooth when stirred.
- REMOVE a few cake bites from freezer, keeping the rest frozen. Drop bites into coating mixture. Using a spoon, cover bites with coating, without stirring the bites in coating. Lift each bite with fork, allowing access coating to drip off into bowl. Using toothpick, gently push bite off fork onto wax paper. Immediately sprinkle with decorator sprinkles. Repeat to coat remaining cake bites. (If coating thickens, microwave at additional 10 second intervals until desired consistency when stirred.) When complete, chill 5 minutes or until coating is set. Serve at room temperature.
- TIP To prepare 1 dozen cake bites, prepare cake according to above directions, but use only one-fourth of prepared cake. Reserve remaining cake for another use. Use only 3 tablespoons frosting, 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons shortening when making cake bites.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size (1 bite of 48), Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 100), Total Fat 12g (Saturated Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 100mg, Total Carbohydrate 23g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 17g), Protein 2g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 6%.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
* Ensure all recipe ingredients are gluten free by referencing the ingredient labels, as products may vary. If uncertain, contact the ingredient manufacturer.


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Assignment: Education-Passport to Wellness
The community of LaFarge is rather small. Students from preschool through 12th grade walk the halls of this one school building.
But their size isn't stopping them from cooking up something big.
"Today, they're getting string cheese. They're getting whole milk, chocolate milk, and we're also sampling out our two flavors of yogurt," said Kristen Woodhouse, manager of cafe services at Organic Valley.
Organic Valley is just one of seven booths advocating for healthy choices at LaFarge's Passport to Wellness fair.
"We're in danger of for the first time in our nation's history of producing a generation whose life expectancy will not exceed those of their parents," said Leif Erickson, LaFarge wellness committee member. "And that's simply unacceptable. That's why we work as hard as we do here in LaFarge."
The health and wellness fair educated students on healthy snack options, offered taste testing, and health screenings. However, it also gave them important information about new programs within their district like Farm Links.
"It is a program that we combine the school and crop," said Cody Dvorak, LaFarge High School senior. "And we go up to crop over summer and we work with their fields, and stuff like that. And we get to grow our own plants. And then we get to incorporate these plants with the school lunch."
Which has been a major learning opportunity for students.
"I've learned why it's important to eat healthy foods; make sure the schools provide it for you," said Joe Brandl, LaFarge High School sophomore. "I've learned how to cook, how to farm. It's been educational. It's really been fun."
Students were also able to learn more about the district's participation in the county-wide harvest challenge.
"In that challenge, local schools sign up to work with area chef mentors," said Woodhouse. "Students will design the school lunch that's in compliance with USDA nutritional guidelines and also among the finances of the school. So, under $1 a plate."
And the district has even started up a farm to school program which is a national effort to bring in more healthy, local foods. One of the ways they accomplish this goal is through Harvest of the Month.
"One of my rules for when I go into class is all the kids need to try a polite bite of all the foods," said Bjorn Bergman, Vernon County Farm to School Initiative. "And so I always get them to try the food. And a lot of the times they're like this is actually good."
A realization the district hopes will be good for their mind and body.


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Fast Facts about Watson
Founded in 1983, the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University is the fastest-growing engineering program in New York state. With an innovative curriculum and real-world approach, we offer bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in eight fields of study.
The Watson School is located in Vestal, N.Y., in close proximity to the state's top high-tech industries and a three-hour drive from New York City.
Programs of Study
We offer degree programs in the following areas:
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Science
Student Body
We attract a diverse group of students from all over the world, and in 2013-14 had 1,921 undergraduates, 571 students pursuing their master's degrees and more than 252 doctoral students.
Demographics, 2013-14:
- Women 18%
- Minorities 22% (12% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Two or more races)
- International students 27%
Classes at Watson are taught by dedicated faculty members with both industry and research expertise. The faculty includes 84 full-time professors with a wide range of research interests. In 2009, our faculty achieved the unique distinction of four NSF faculty Early Career Development Program awards and a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
Research programs play an integral role in both graduate and undergraduate studies at Watson, with more than 100 graduate students supported on sponsored research awards. Research projects span the disciplines and often lead to breakthrough results.
The Watson School's 10,000-plus alumni live across the world and serve as leaders in fields ranging from mechanical engineering to hospital operations to the law.
Tuition & Fees
A Watson School education is a remarkably affordable investment in your future.
For additional information about tuition, room and board, and additional fees read through Financial Aid's cost of attendance information.
Financial Aid
Undergraduates may apply for scholarships and financial aid through the University's Office of Financial Aid Services. At the graduate level, funding opportunities — including research assistantships, teaching assistantships, fellowships, grants, loans, and work study — are handled by individual academic departments. More information about the types of funding available can be found here Graduate Tuition & Funding.


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Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act
On August 22, 2007 New York State amended the labor law by adding a new section that provides for the rights of nursing mothers who wish to express milk at work. The legislation ensures that nursing mothers are supported in workplaces across the State, and identifies the employer's obligation. NYU conforms to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which provides break time for nursing mothers as extended by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which took effect on March 23, 2010 (P.L. 111-148).
NYU's Policy
New York University supports the rights of nursing mothers in the workplace. NYU has had a long practice to make the best effort to accommodate requests from nursing mothers for uncompensated time and a private space to express breast milk during the work day. For more information, including the location of NYU's Nursing Rooms, please go to www.nyu.edu/employees/life-wellness/child-elder-care.html
Responsibility of Employees
Requests for time off to express milk: As a nursing mother, you should engage in a dialogue with your Supervisor when making requests for an accommodation to express breast milk. Such requests will be handled as a request for a flexible work schedule. You may request for reasonable unpaid break time and/or use your paid breaks or meal times for this purpose. Time used to express milk may be made up at the beginning or end of the day.
Amount of time needed: Generally, a maximum of 15 to 25 minutes three times a day should be sufficient. However, depending upon where the pumping space is located, some time may be needed to return to your work space.
Space and facilities: In the absence of a designated nursing mother room, you will need to work with your Supervisor to identify a space on your floor, in your building, or a nearby building that can meet your needs for a clean, private, comfortable space with an electrical outlet, chair and a table for the breast pump that has easy access to a sink with running water and paper towels. Since the breast milk will have to be refrigerated during the day, you should be prepared, if no refrigerator is available, to carry cold packs for personal storage of expressed milk.
Responsibility of Supervisors
Supervisors and co-workers are reminded to respect and be sensitive to an employee's choice to nurse as well as her other efforts to do what she considers best for her baby.
Managing time away from workstation: Supervisors are encouraged to work within the University policies regarding breaks and hours of work to accommodate employees who wish to express milk during the workday. A nursing mother's need for time off to express milk can be regarded as an employee requesting a flexible work schedule. You may grant reasonable requests for unpaid break time and/or the use of paid breaks or meal times for this purpose. Time used to express milk may be made up at the beginning or end of the day.
Amount of time needed: Generally, a maximum of 15 to 25 minutes three times a day should be sufficient for the employee. It is important to remember however that depending upon where the space is it may take some time for the employee to return to their work space. The employee should be able to tell you fairly reliably at what time she expects to need her break and how long it will take. However be prepared in the early weeks following her return to work to be somewhat flexible.
Space requirements: In the absence of a designated nursing mother room, you will need to use your best effort to identify a space on your floor, in your building, or a nearby building that can meet several key needs of a nursing mother. The room must provide a clean, private, comfortable space with an electrical outlet. Privacy can be ensured by installing a lock or a screen or curtain; a sign outside the door is a nice addition as well. The space should provide a comfortable chair and a table for the breast pump. Easy access to a sink with running water and paper towels is essential for the employee to wash her hands and clean the equipment. The breast milk will have to be refrigerated during the day. If you have a refrigerator on the premises it would be generous to provide space for the bottles. On the other hand, nursing mothers often carry cold packs for personal storage of expressed milk and can be asked to do so.
Nursing Mother / Lactation Rooms Available on NYU Campus
During Academic Year 2007-2008, the Child Care Initiatives Fund established three private spaces near Washington Square Park for nursing mothers. A private space is also available in Brooklyn. For information on locations and to register, please see the LiveSmart website www.nyu.edu/employees/life-wellness/child-elder-care.html.
For questions, you may contact:
PeopleLink, NYU's HR and payroll service center, at email@example.com or 212-992-LINK (5465).
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rFactor to nkPro track?
Posted 19 February 2012 - 10:44 PM
I am going to drive a Formula Renault 2.0 race at Knutstorp this year, and would like to use NkPro to practise with. I am an experienced sim-racer, and have sims like LFS, iRacing and rFactor, but I really like the feel of the renault here.
But to the point... I lack the track I am going to race on here... But it is on rFactor (Knutstorp: http://www.rfactorce...fm?ID=Knutstorp). Is there any way to port the track over to NkPro from rFactor?
Best regards,
Tommy Østgaard
Posted 20 February 2012 - 08:41 AM
Posted 20 February 2012 - 11:04 AM
Posted 20 February 2012 - 06:31 PM
Hi Tommy, i have send you an pn ;)
Thanks, man! :-D


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The Palace Mobile and Tablet HTML Theme is best suited to build hotel websites but it's so versatile that you can use it for everything you want (corporate website, portfolio…)
Main features:
- Responsive
- Full retina display (not only all icons and buttons will look great on a retina display device but even the header image!)
- Swipe slider (mobile slider with 1:1 touch movement, resistant bounds, and scroll prevention)
- Photoswipe gallery
- Google map with itinerary
- Working Ajax/PHP reservation form with live validation
- Working Ajax/PHP contact form with live validation
- 7 color variations
- 6 HTML5 pages
- All images in the preview ARE included in the downloadable package
- Clean and well-commented code
- Valid HTML5 & CSS3
6 HTML5 pages:
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- Location
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- Reservation
Version 1.1 – 29th of June, 2012
Minor JavaScript bug fixed
- Social icons are from Paul Robert Lloyd
- I made the flag icons my self. If you need a flag which is not included, send me an email I'll try to add the flag.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size ½ of recipe
Calories 316
Total Fat 26.5 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Sodium 350 mg
Total Carbohydrate 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Protein 17 g
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients Measures
Bone-in pork chops 2
Freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon
Dry mustard ½ teaspoon
Paprika ½ teaspoon
Brown sugar ½ teaspoon
Garlic powder ¼ teaspoon
Onion powder ¼ teaspoon
Kosher salt ¼ teaspoon
- Combine black pepper, mustard, paprika, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture over all sides of pork chops and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Prepare grill. Grill pork for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through


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Swan Lake pot growing operation halted
March 19, 2013 —
On Friday March 8, 2013 at about 12 noon, a Bethel Constable was investigating suspicious footprints in the snow near an unoccupied seasonal dwelling in the Swan Lake section of town when he came upon a strong odor of marijuana emanating from a residence located at 108 Hurd and Parks Road.
Detectives from the Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and interviewed the occupant, Kenneth J. Frank age 57. Mr. Frank admitted that he was running a marijuana growing operation out of the home. Deputies seized 72 plants in various stages of growth and charged Frank with Felony Criminal Possession of Marijuana and Unlawfully Growing Cannabis. Kenneth Frank was booked and then released on his own recognizance pending a future appearance in the Town of Bethel Justice Court.


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The plan for an amphitheater and esplanade perched above the Big Eddy has been discussed by town officials for 20 years. Now, officials have voted to take another step toward building it.
At a town meeting on February 27, the Tusten Town Board voted four to one to grant the contract to design and engineer the project to the Chazen Companies. The cost of the work will be about $150,000, with about half of it coming from a grant secured three years ago. Supervisor Carol Wingert said she would be working to secure more additional funding through grants. Council member Norman Meyer was opposed.
The centerpiece of the plan is an amphitheater, to be located below the existing observation deck. A river walk behind Main Street buildings (the esplanade) and further development of the gazebo area are also being examined. Depending on the final scope of the plan, the project could cost anywhere from $700,000 to $2 million.
Councilmember Tony Ritter said the amphitheater would benefit the town and would draw more people to Main Street, and allow the town to take better advantage of the Upper Delaware River. He also pointed out that it is not necessary to carry out all three parts of the plan at the same time.
Two residents questioned why the town would commit to spending some $77,000 for the design when it is unclear how the remainder of the project will be funded.
Ned Lang asked, "How do you spend $77,000 of our money, and not know if you can complete the project yet? You don't even have a clue where you're going to get this money from. Why is this not put out for a referendum?"
Chuck Hoffman also said the matter should be put to referendum, and he also noted that the esplanade part of the project would be built on private land; he said the project should be built only on public land.
It was also noted that the town has not yet acquired easements from the landowners who will have to grant easements to allow the esplanade to be completed, and there was the suggestion that the project would be built with taxpayer money and would benefit only a few property owners.
Councilmember Eileen Falk said, "I hear talk that this is something that is being done for the shop owners on Main Street. That's ridiculous. This is being done for all of us. I mean, we don't even have a place to swim and we live on the river. This is to push ahead."
ingert said property owners could not be asked to sign easements before it's clear what the parameters of the project will be, which will be determined in the design and engineering work.
Patrick Harrison, who owns the Rasmussen building and some of the property on which the amphitheater may be built, said there is a mortgage on the property, and his bank informed him that he would not be allowed to sign an easement.
Karl Wasner, who owns one of the buildings in question, said he would grant the easement. He said, "I see it as a gift to the town." He said he wanted people in the town to enjoy the location as he and his wife have. He said the decision to share it with the public was a tough one.
Town fined
In other town news, according to a letter read at the town meeting on February 13, the town has been fined $3,860.70 in penalties and interest for late payments of withholding tax of town employees.
Supervisor Carol Wingert read the letter aloud to the board, and detailed six different payments that were filed and/or paid late resulting in the interest and penalties. Wingert said she talked with an official in Albany who said there was a possibility that some of the penalties may be abated, but none of the interest.
The payments were made by former supervisor Peg Harrison, when she and the board were involved in a protracted conflict over who would have authority over hiring a town bookkeeper, and Harrison was acting as both supervisor and bookkeeper.


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Provide the body with multiple protection and promotes a strong immune system and supports menopausal changes, and helps maintain bone health.
Masons Soy Isoflavones from Novasoy are derived from soy providing the same percentage of genistein and daidzein (active ingredients) as the soybean. one of natures most nutritious foods.To further enhance menopause comfort take this product with Masons quality black Cohosh.
Other Ingredients: Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate and Stearic Acid.
Adults, take one tablet, one to two times daily as a dietary supplement,preferably with a meal.


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Public's help sought to detect noxious weed
May 1, 2013 —
UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — The Wayne County Conservation District (WCCD) and Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River (UPDE) are seeking the help of the public to identify locations of a noxious, non-native weed called mile-a-minute vine, one of 13 listed on the Pennsylvania Noxious Weed List and on UPDE's Early Detection and Rapid Response List.
Both agencies believe it is a new introduction to this region, having first been detected in 2011 in Lackawaxen, PA on the banks of the Delaware River just downstream from the Lackawaxen boat launch, and discovered again in 2012 along the Lackawaxen River in Honesdale, PA.
Mile-a-minute vine (Polygonum perfoliatum) can grow up to six inches in one day and can reach over 20 feet long in one growing season. It easily climbs over surrounding vegetation to form dense, tangled mats that shade out the sun and choke underlying plants. Sometimes known as Asiatic tearthumb, it should not be confused with the commonly found Arrowleaf tearthumb (Polygonum sagittatum), which is a native species and has leaves in the shape of narrow arrowheads.
If you spot mile-a-minute vine, or think it is growing on your property, contact WCCD at 570/253-0930, or UPDE at 570/729-7842.


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The FASB and PCC have issued a new accounting standard for private companies that is intended to simplify the goodwill accounting model.
On January 16, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-02, Accounting for Goodwill.
For private companies, the new standard represents a fundamental overhaul of the existing accounting model for goodwill. A private company that elects to adopt the alternative will be able to both amortize goodwill and apply a simplified goodwill impairment test. Adoption of the standard is optional, so a private company can continue to apply the existing goodwill accounting model.
A company considering adopting the alternative should carefully review the definition of a public business entity, as defined in ASU 2013-12, Definition of a Public Business Entity, to ensure eligibility. Before adopting, an eligible private company should carefully weigh both the impact of applying the standard on its key financial metrics, and the potential cost of unwinding the accounting and reapplying the existing goodwill accounting standard if its reporting requirements change because it no longer meets the definition of a private company.
The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014 and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted.
The appendix to this Dataline discusses the private company goodwill accounting alternative. It serves as an insert to Chapter 11, "Accounting for Goodwill Postacquisition – U.S. GAAP," in our 2013 Global Guide to Accounting for Business Combinations and Noncontrolling Interests.


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Northern Exposure: Season 1 DVD
This 7-time Emmy award-winning series is a remarkable blend of quirky humor and heartwarming storytelling. With an ensemble cast including Rob Morrow (Quiz Show), John Corbett (Sex and the City), and Janine Turner (Cliffhanger), Season 1 of Northern Exposure takes you back to where it all began. Fresh out of New York's Columbia University, cocky young Dr. Joel Fleischman (Morrow) is looking forward to his comfortable position in Alaska's largest city. Upon his arrival, Joel finds himself a fish-out-of-water as he's instead assigned to a tiny Alaskan village where the offbeat locals would love him to stay forever. Relive the complete first season of the show TV Guide calls "...one of television's truly fine series."
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- Format: DVD
- Rating: Not Rated
- Number of Discs: 2
- Run Time: 383 Minutes
- Region: 1
- Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen
- Studio: Universal Studios
- DVD Release Date: March 27, 2012
- Packaging: Keep Case
- Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
- Audio: ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo
- Genre: TV Series
- Color: Color
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- Release Date: 1990
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Under a No Child Left Behind waiver, Illinois schools will set lower standards for blacks, Latinos, low-income students and other groups, reports the Chicago Tribune.
For example, while 85 percent of white third- through eighth-grade students will be expected to pass state tests by 2019, the goal is 73 percent for Latinos and 70 percent for black students.
NCLB calls for 100 percent of students to pass reading and math exams this school year. Obviously, that's not going to happen. "By 2013, almost 85 percent of Illinois schools had received failing labels, including many of the state's premier high schools," reports the Tribune.
Since Congress has failed to update the law, the Education Department has given most state waivers. Illinois isn't the first to set different standards for different student groups.
The lowest 15 percent of struggling schools in Illinois will be targeted for state attention. The six-year goal is to halve the percentage of students and groups who fail reading and math exams.
Each year, groups will have goals for improving that push them toward their 2019 target. Because groups start at different places, their final targets will be different too. For example, state data provided to the federal government shows the percent of students passing exams in 2019 would range from about 52 to 92 percent, depending on test, grade and student group.
For all students combined, the passing rate would be about 76 to 79 percent in 2019 — lower than the now-infamous 100 percent requirement.
Illinois also will use "supergroups," lumping together black, Latino and Native American students in the same group rather than looking at their achievement separately. The Campaign for High School Equity, a coalition of civil rights and education advocacy groups, said supergroups undercut accountability. "This eliminates one of the most important civil rights victories in education law, and returns us to a time where states may not be responsive to the needs of underserved students."
Under the state's new policy, districts won't have to offer tutoring — or transfers — to students in repeatedly failing schools.
Each school will have different achievement goals, so it will be harder for parents to compare schools' achievement results.


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Pretty Good for Packaged Soup
Posted by YoungerNextYear on Mar 02, 2016
Dr. McDougalls really has a lot of mixed reviews. I really like this brand. You have to be realistic about packaged soups/noodles -- they are not going to replace the real thing. Don't be so hard on packaged noodles, they do the job when you're lazy, drunk or hungover. I find adding some fresh veggies really help. These are also good for school lunches. If you find this review helpful, please click "YES"
I like this very much.
Posted by Reviewer2046670 on Mar 16, 2016
Unlike many other Asian soups that are spicy, this is not, which is good. The noodles taste great. This is one of my favorite soups, and that includes canned soups.
Posted by 5588432105353733235 on Jan 26, 2014
I'm normally not very picky when it comes to these sorts of snacks/meals, but I have to say that this was sort of disappointing. Mostly because of the noodles - they taste like cardboard! Would recommend their Minestrone Soup over this.
Comfort food that's healthy
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Best ramen soup in a cup (or a dried block) I've ever tried. I don't know what a vegan chicken is, but I'm fine with them. Directions are complete and have no surprises and the packaging all recycles. This is a 5 star product in every way.
I love this ramen
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Finally I can get ramen that is vegan as well as non-gmo and soy free.
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This is my favourite Dr McDougall soup!
BETTER AND Healthier THAN ANY OTHER RAMEN!
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Its simplicity is fantastic , wait a good 8 minutes and you have a hot lunch or dinner
Posted by Reviewer1109100 on Jan 03, 2014
It was quite tasty (but not enough salt as for me), so I think I will try more products of this brand.
very good
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very happy with the product
good ramen.
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The ramen tasted ok.


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The request for the funds was made weeks before by Fiesta representative Manuel Segovia. The money will be used to pay for advertising and other expenses related to the annual Diez y Seis de Septiembre celebration.
The event is scheduled for Sept. 11-14 at the Bee County Expo Center.
Segovia said the money will be spent only on advertising and promoting the event and on other expenses allowed under state law.
When Segovia made the initial request for the funds, City Attorney Frank Warner assured the council that Fiesta always had provided ample documentation on how the money was spent. He had no objections to the council granting the request.
Councilman John Fulghum made the motion to grant the request, and the second came from Mayor Pro Tem Libby Spires.
Council members also approved a resolution recognizing city employees and volunteers for their effort in making the May 31 Spring Clean event a success.
Mike Reeves of Republic Services, the city's solid waste disposal contractor, also was mentioned for the effort his company made toward the annual cleanup day.
Republic provided half of the 12 big roll-off containers at no charge.
City Code Compliance Official Ronald "Buddy" Hardy expressed his appreciation to the city staff and the council for their support of the event.
In other business, the council voted to:
— Appoint Mayor David Carabajal and Councilwoman Yvonne Dunn to work with City Manager Jack Hamlett in drawing up a city policy on providing water and sewer services to residents outside the city limits who request them.
— Accept a $15,000 grant from the federal government's Homeland Security department for the purchase of new radios that will allow police to communicate with other agencies in the Coastal Bend. The money will be reimbursed to the city shortly after the city pays for the radios.
— Authorize the staff at the George P. Morrill Water Treatment Plant at Swinney Switch to purchase several months of water treatment chemicals at a time in an effort to save money.
— Allow City Secretary Barbara Treviño to take money from one of her department's accounts to pay for overtime and the repair of a computer in her office.
— Appoint Bee County Tax Assessor-Collector Linda Bridge to establish the city's effective and rollback tax rates.


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Habitación en bonita casa de época con jardín a 10 minutos de París
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|rue sandrin, 94140 alfortville, Francia
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This place was nothing short INCREDIBLE. First of all, we felt like old friends/family staying with her, we didn't feel like we were just paying for a room upstairs. Her house is very well decorated and SO CLEAN, each nook and cranny is spotless. There was plenty of space, everywhere, even the front yard is beautiful and charming. The bathroom was spacious and very updated with great views. The bed/bedroom was a great size and very comfortable, the room had great storage and she even had a little vanity area to write/get ready. Chris was extremely personable, and the first night we stayed she dropped us off at a restaurant she recommended. Her house is WELL WORTH IT and if you stay in the Paris area, do yourself a favor and stay. It's located conveniently down the street from a tube station and has restaurants a french bakery down the road. I can't say enough about how wonderful of a person Chris is, we had great conversation and laughs, we felt so sad to go! We will definitely go back and stay!
Christine has a wonderful house in a nice and quiet area that is still close to the centre of Paris. The room and the bathroom are very beautiful and clean.
Christine is a very sweet person and a great host. She gives you advise and is always there for a nice talk.
We really enjoyed our stay at her place and can totally recommend it!
I am so happy that I chose this place for our weekend in Paris! Christine was unbelievable helpfull, frank and absolutly friendly! We were so nervous to get our bus back to Germany early enough so she brought us through the half town with her car to get to the bus! And although we don't speak French it was so nice, interesting and easy to communicate with her, her english is very good. Also the room and the bathroom were so cute, even better than on the fotos! It was clean, large and so comfortable with a wooden floor, a large soft bed and flowers ahead the windows. We didn't want to leave it!
The house was also just 5-10 minutes to walk away from the next metro-station. So this room and Christine made our great holiday complete! Thanks!
Christine was such great hostess. She made our stay somewhat lovely, warm and cozy that definitely made me want to return. I sure recommend her place, even being a bit far from Paris (about 10min), we were able to figure out the metro and train to get around, but perhaps the best thing about returning "home" is that the house and its furniture were so organized and clean that make me feel coming "home".
My stay at Christine was perfect. I was alone but felt save in her house and the surroundings. A beautiful house, a fantastic room and bed, I really felt at home in a way. We talked a lot, but I felt free to do my own thing, when I wanted......
If I come back to Paris I certainly will choose this place again. Its nearby the metro, nearby shops, easy to reach by car and a very quiet neighbourhoud....
Christine has a warm hart and helps you in any whay nesceserry......
Thanx Christine, it was just what I needed, much better than an inpersonal hotel............
The room was very nice and clean. Christine is a very lovely lady who tries to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Paris is only 10 minutes by Subway. We sure will go back. Thank you Christine.
Dear Christine
We enjoyed our visit to Paris. It was even better then I expected. One of the reasons was your hospatillity and your house.
Beside that your house is was all very clean, the studentes were nice and friendly, you all speak English, you give good advise about the trains, metro, diner and highlights.
We hope to come back once.
Douwe and Anita
We felt really comfortable at Christines place. She is a lovely person. The house is not far away, only one station from Gare du Lyon. I would always stay at Christines place again. Thank you very much Christine. All the best Julia
Die Unterkunft bei Christine ist absolut empfehlenswert! Sie ist eine tolle Gastgeberin, die sich um alle Fragen und Wünsche der Gäste kümmert. Der Urlaub bei ihr war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis! Das Haus und das Grundstück sind wunderschön. Das Zimmer, in dem die Gäste unterkommen ist stilvoll eingerichtet und sehr sauber.
Auch das Bad ist sauber und schön eingerichtet.
Die Lage des Hauses ist zwar nicht im Zentrum von Paris, aber eine Zuganbindung 5 Minuten vom Haus entfernt bringt euch in 10-15 Minuten mitten in die Stadt. Christine brachte uns sogar zum Zug und half uns mit den Tickets.
In ruhiger und angenehmer Nachbarschaft braucht man sich auch keine Sorgen um sein Auto beispielsweise machen.
Wir waren sehr zufrieden und kommen gerne wieder!
Staying with Christine is absolutely recommendable! She's a great hostess who takes care of the guests questions and requests. The holiday with her was an unforgettable experience! The house and garden are beautiful. The guest-room is stylishly decorated and very clean.
The bathroom is clean as well and really large.
Although the location of the house is not in the center of Paris, there is no problem to get to the city centre. There's a train station 5 minutes away from the house. You can get to the city centre in 10-15 minutes. Christine even took us to the train station and helped us with the tickets.
The house is located in a quiet and pleasant neighborhood. So you don't have to worry about your car or coming home late at night, for example.
We were very pleased and would definitely come back!
Es war reizend bei Christine, am Ortsrand von Paris, gute Metroanbindung, also ziemlich nah dran und doch ruhig gelegen, kein Straßenlärm, da in einer Nebenstraße gelegen. In der Umgebung finden sich einige gute Restaurants und ein sehr guter Bäcker. Auch im sehr schönen und edel, ganz in Weiß! mit Antiquitäten eingerichteten Haus ist reichlich Platz, da man die Räume des Erdgeschosses, also die Küche und einen großen Wohnraum mit Esstisch mitbenutzen kann. Christine ist eine sehr freundliche und aufgeschlossene Gastgeberin, die einem Paris zu Füßen legen möchte. Unbedingt empfehlenswert! Grüße aus Göttingen!
It was nice with Christine, at the outskirts of Paris. Very good Metro connection, you reach the city within half an hour. The house has a little garden and is situated in very quiet surroundings, nevertheless you find there several restaurants and a very good bakery. Elegant and tasteful furniture. You have much space, because you can use the rooms in the ground floor with the well-appointed kitchen and a big living room where you can eat. Christine is a charming and open-minded host, who helps you to come to know Paris at best. Absolutely recommendable. Affectionate regards from Göttingen!
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A brand-new Gershman Y program that brings Jewish music and artists into Philadelphia homes for intimate salon performances. Join us for two inaugural concerts in January and February and enjoy local brews while listening to some great music.
Murat Keyder, Nezih Antakli and Rusen Can Acet will play a combination of Sephardic, Turkish and Greek music originating from Istanbul and Izmir. Featuring a combination of oud, guitar, and various percussion, this concert will highlight the distinctive and rhythmic sounds of the Sephardic Mediterranean.
Location: The exact location of each event will be emailed to participants closer to the show after they register. Venues for these events are located in West Philly, convenient to public transportation.
Please note: Seating for these concerts is extremely limited and may involve sitting on the floor.


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Jennifer Lake loves to shop almost any time of year – but she's especially enthusiastic when it comes to picking out the "perfect" holiday presents for family and friends. Luckily, she happens to live in Traverse City, where the opportunities for creative shopping multiply exponentially this time of year. Below, she shares a few of her recommendations.
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Right now, I'm doing everything in my power to resist the leftover Halloween candy that's sitting just out of reach on my desk. The most helpful technique? Distracting myself with thoughts of what lies ahead.
I'm not talking about snow (did I really see flurries this morning?!), I'm talking about the holidays and all that they entail: the family gatherings, the mouthwatering food and – oh yes, the shopping! Admittedly, I'm a shopping enthusiast. I take pride in making the perfect purchase, and I love finding things that can't be found anywhere else. Being a designer, it's just engrained in my psyche to seek out the unique, colorful surprise that brings a smile to the people whose names are on my list.
Fortunately, I don't have to go far to find those special treats for my loved ones (or myself) this year, because here in Traverse City, the holiday shopping is very hip! It's true that TC doesn't have big malls or zillions of choices of department stores, but what we lack in quantity we certainly make up for in quality. This is a place full of boutique shops and unique markets that make holiday shopping a downright joy! It's got one-of-a-kind items, friendly shop owners and affordability. What more could one want?
If you've been to Traverse City before, you know that the downtown district is brimming with old favorites and new stores to delight all kinds of cravings, especially when it comes to fashion, food, and furnishings. I could spend all morning browsing the wonders of Horizon Books and make my rounds to Sweet Pea (for my one year old), then What To Wear (for me) and on to several of the new salon boutiques (for friends) until I land myself in Amical for much needed nourishment and a big ol' glass of red wine. And then my shopping frenzy really starts to get interesting.
I've found that some of the best shopping in Traverse is popping up in the revitalized Warehouse District, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, and at the increasingly growing number of artist markets around town. In the Warehouse District (Hall and Garland) I keep discovering amazing gift ideas like terrariums at the Green Room, eclectic decor goodies at The Red Dresser and plenty of stylish socks and accessories at freshly opened Relish. The Grand Traverse Commons continues to surprise me with new stores like 27 Stitches (local, handcrafted gifts and yummy yarn) and great collections of jewelry at Silver Fox Jewelry and Gallery Fifty. (Did someone say Fordite? I'm there!)
Finally, indie art markets are becoming very trendy in the area this year, and it's exciting to see the talent and variety of items available at these events. I hit the local Makers Market in September and I'm already plotting to attend next year with my organic knapsack ready to fill. This weekend I'm headed to The Children's House Holiday Art Market to get my fix of adorable winter hats and scarves, pottery, soaps and ornaments – all handmade, all one-of-kind, all made right here in Traverse.
And did I mention that this shopping experience is beautifully enhanced by incredibly helpful people, no line-waiting and the numerous cozy restaurants that seem to appear around every corner just when you need a break? Traverse City shopping is a package deal! So, in case you need another excuse to visit our lovely city this season, put on your boots (from Robert Frost) and find out what holiday shopping is really all about. It's not a chore, it's a celebration!
'Tis the Season, after all.
Guest blogger Jennifer Lake is the founder of Brand Tonic, a boutique design and branding firm giving a daily dose of creativity to businesses throughout Michigan. Talk with her at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Hero Halladay; Bigoted "Journalist" Bashes Philly Fans
Roy Halladay really is Superman. That is evident after last night's gutsy, one-legged performance. With what has been diagnosed as a mild to moderate groin strain, Halladay pitched 6 innings against the Giants, holding them to only 2 runs and leading the Phillies to victory. Because of Halladay's heroics, the Fightin' Phils live to fight another day.
The Phillies say that Halladay is day-to-day and it is unclear how to injury might affect him going forward. However, that should not be a concern right now because the Phillies have to get to the World Series first before they worry about that. Some have asked if Halladay could pitch out of the bullpen in a possible Game 7, but if it goes that far, Cole Hamels should have it under control.
Halladay's teammates were impressed with his courage and determination; many of them, like Placido Polanco, had no idea anything was wrong until after the game. Polanco was asked about it in a post-game interview and said, "He didn't tell anybody. So I didn't know." Shane Victorino was aware and said after the game, "After a couple innings I was like, 'God, this guy is pitching on one leg. Really?' His velocity wasn't 92, 93 (mph). It was 89, 90. That shows me what he's about."
Hopefully, this act of heroism is what will inspire the team and propel them to their 3rd consecutive World Series. Game 6 tomorrow!
Bigot Offends Entire City
After Game 3 on Tuesday Bruce Newman, whom I will loosely call a "journalist" for the Mercury News in San Jose, posted an article bashing Philadelphia fans. He called it "The City of Brotherly Loathe," claiming that San Francisco fans are classy and Philly fans are basically trash. He based this on examples like the kid who got tasered, the 40-year old Santa Claus snowball incident and a few interviews in which comments were taken out of context and Phillies fervor was mischaracterized as "shocking behavior." He made "booing" seem like a cardinal sin.
Like a grade school bully, Newman even went as far as to poke fun at Philly's "artery-clogging cheesesteaks," basically calling Philly fans fat. By the way, they serve cheesesteaks in San Fran too. I took this writer to school and sent him a scathing reply to this disgusting, prejudiced piece of trash he wrote. I will share that with you in a moment.
By the way, I have not gotten any response, although I know 3 other people who did hear back and Newman's comments to them were just as rude as the article. One comment was a sarcastic, "Have a nice winter." To another letter by a writer at Crossing Broad, he replied by thanking the person for generating more traffic to his web site and said, "If I thought you had something significant to say, I would have sent a more meaningful response."
Please also note that I do not wish to have my previously undisclosed comments in the letter below to color anyone's view of San Francisco. These were simply real and telling examples for this idiot to illustrate that every city has good and bad fans, good and bad people. San Fran is a nice town overall, but like all places around the earth, they have their issues as well. Here is the letter I sent him:
"Mr. Newman,
You should be ashamed of yourself for the article bashing Philadelphia fans. It was journalistically irresponsible, morally reprehensible and just plain rude. To see a supposed professional writer characterize an entire city by the actions of a few bad people is truly disgusting.
There are good fans and bad fans in every sports town. I do not condone the actions of those who have behaved horribly, but I also do not claim that as a basis for slandering an entire city. I have been to dozens of stadiums all over America and can tell you, every city has their bad apples. Let us examine your own beloved San Francisco as an example.
In 2008, a teenage fan killed another fan outside the park after an argument. Should I then conclude that all Giants fans are murderers? Let's take a look at my own personal experiences in San Francisco just last year. I was walking outside the ball park taking photos of the stadium and surrounding areas while wearing a Phillies jersey. 3 adult male Giants fans in their own team apparel approached me, a solo, middle-aged woman minding her business, and began screaming at me and shouting obscenities about the Phillies. I ignored them and started to walk away. They not only followed me, they caught up, surrounded me, got right in my face and continued the intimidation up close. Many other Giants fans walked past and did nothing to help. After asking nicely for them to move on, I actually had to shove my way through the group and quickly shuffled into a nearby McDonalds where I waited for them to leave the area.
I certainly did not expect to be accosted in broad daylight with all those other people milling about. Do I now think that all, or even the majority of, Giants fans are horrible? No, that would be illogical. These were 3 jerks trying to frighten a fan of the opposing team. Did I then post this information on either of the 2 Phillies blogs I write for? No. Because it would have been irresponsible for me to portray a city badly based on a few bad people.
I met and spoke to many Giants fans over the course of four games; some were very nice and fun to chat with. Others were jerks, like the 3 idiots I ran into that day, and did nothing but shout obscenities. Many knew very little about baseball and about their team, but they were nice people. However, the scoreboard messages that were allowed to run, in front of the entire stadium crowd during the Phillies series were awful; one of them said, "Utley must die." Whichever employee accepted money for that should be embarrassed.
You said in your article, "Giants play in a park named after a company that quietly drops your phone calls; the Phillies play in a park sponsored by a bank that forecloses on people's homes." Seriously? This sounds like a 3-year old complaining that he did not get the flavor ice cream he wanted. How about PNC Park, Chase Field, Citi Field, Comerica Park, etc… By the way, did you know that AT&T regularly hands out personal customer information due to a lack of web security, paving the way to identity theft and ruining entire lives everywhere? Maybe Citizens Bank had to foreclose on a house due to AT&T identity theft? Did you also hear about the "secret room" in AT&T's San Francisco office where they spy on people? No? Look it up.
How about, "the intensity level of hate here is probably 30 percent of what it is in Philly." Wow…that is some truly stunning scientific evidence there. I am pretty sure the thousands of homeless San Francisco "residents" that line the sidewalks outside the stadium and all over the city may tilt the "hate" meter a bit. They have a lot to be angry about. But hey, you are a real journalist; why deal in facts? Slander works just fine, right? Oh sorry, do I sound angry? Quick, add another percentage of anger to Philly!
And did you see the photos of the two young 6-7 year old Giants fans wearing Panda head gear and holding signs that said "***** The Phillies?" No? I can send you a copy if you like. But I suppose you probably thought the "Fix Your Teeth" sign was way more biting than seeing small children being taught to use the "F" word. Classy move, Giants fans.
My point here is simple. Responsible, professional journalists, and people in general with any common sense whatsoever, do not characterize an entire city based on the actions a small sampling of people. There are bad people and bad fans in every city, even San Francisco. Your article was offensive, inaccurate and childish. You owe the entire city of Philadelphia an apology. If you don't think so, then you are just as bad as the idiot who threw up all over that little girl. Shameful."
If you feel the same way, please write Mr. Newman and tell him so: email@example.com If you get any nasty replies, please forward them to me and I will be happy to post them: Jenn, email@example.com
This guy makes a joke out the profession of journalism. How some people get these jobs is really a mystery. He has no integrity, no accountability and apparently, no remorse. Mr. Newman tossed journalistic ethics out the window; he is an embarrassment to real news people everywhere.
On a lighter note, see you at the game tomorrow! Go Phillies!
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I applaud your message here. It may be of little consolation but as much as (you know) I follow the Giants, I've never read a word of Newman's work and for that matter, very little from the Merc in general. Bruce Jenkins and Henry Schulman of the Chron do such an amazing job with the team that few look further… and you might go back and read their take on your argument. I think everyone realizes that with 40-50k at these venues, there will always be a few 'classless' fans present.
-It should be a crime to have such young kids express vulgarity in a fashion that they aren't even close enough to understand. I mean to ask their kids to express something that they themselves are probably too embarrassed to do… should be illegal. The look of disgust on the face of the fan behind them, says it all.-
In this age where dozens (if not hundreds) of reporters are trying to get their extra ordinary slant on a story, we all know that many resort to sensational 'garbage' to promote their material.
I was disappointed by the way Timmy was treated in Philly but you are correct that it doesn't hold a candle to the isolated incidences you site here.
You might note the praise, I offered regarding Halladay and the incredible year he's had. At least in this venue (mlb blogs), we seem to have people who love the game (especially the post-season) for what it is… and not view it as a venue for tossing about childish rants.
btw… The next time you're in San Francisco (NOT 'San Fran'!) drop me a line. It would be fun to give you the tour!
Hi Jenn. Like giantsgirl24, I applaud your article. Though I'm I Giants fan, the article by Bruce Newman of the Mercury News was disgusting. I follow Henry Schulman of the S.F. Chronicle and he's been the best at following the Giants since Bob Stevens a few years back.Two years ago, I was at Citizen's Bank Park following the Giants on an eastern roadtrip and I didn't have any problems with the fans whatsoever. I was with a couple of friends on the trip and applauded the Phillies' fans that were seated around us. Definitely, they are very knowledgable baseball fans. There was one fan that sat next to me that shared stories of the Phillies going back to the 60s with the likes of Jim Bunning, Dick Allen and others. My friends and I left Philadelphia that night enjoying the experience. Wayne – http://giantfan.mlblogs.com
Lynn – thank you :O) I will certainly let you know next time I am there! And I agree..the forum here is where the REAL fans hang :O)
Wayne – Very appreciative for the comments :O) And so glad you enjoyed Philly…its a fun place!
So called reporters living in a boring mediocre world get a stage that can get them noticed and so sensational shock value plays it's role… Traveled there many times, lived in the bay area for over a year, still hate it…with a passion…doesn't come close to Philadelphia…
Wow, Jenn. Your letter is fantastic. I hope the "writer" reads it, takes it to heart, and shuts his trap. I am not immune to stereotyping — but I do it in jest, for fun, and never attack people or represent my playful stereotypes as strict truths. You're right. He ought to be ashamed. *HIGH FIVE*
Aaaargh!!!!!!! I am so totally and completely bummed right now!
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Bravo Jenn! Terrific letter. I hope you do hear from him but he is probably stunned him.
Sorry about the Phillies but still it was a great year for them.
Never heard of the guy, but it doesn't sound like journalist in the "just the facts ma'am" sense. I assume he's writing some sort of column or editorial, in which case I guess he can have whatever opinion he wants. You can to of course, so kudos for you for fighting back. Or is it "phighting?" Never been to Philadelphia or the ballpark there. Haven't witnessed any incidents at AT&T park, but I've never been there as the opposition either. My Meanest Stadiums poll put Phillies at 2nd place after the Yankees, but then I only got 16 responses, so…
You go girl! So proud of you and your response letter to that ridiculous article about us Phillies fans! I sent him a piece of my mind too!
You go girl! So proud of you and your response letter to that ridiculous article about us Phillies fans! I sent him a piece of my mind too!


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Crossing the finish line at the Boston Marathon is a moment serious runners dream about. For two women from our area, however, that moment on Monday quickly turned from triumph to tragedy.
"As soon as those two explosions went off, you really didn't know in the race area when the next bomb might go off," said Laura O'Flaherty, a runner from La Crosse.
O'Flaherty had finished her run about 30 minutes before the bombs went off. She was cooling down about 200 yards away from the site of the first explosion.
"You are there hugging someone because there is the jubilation of having just finished the marathon and all of a sudden you're hugging someone because you're consoling them," she added.
"When the second one went off, we all looked at each other and knew something was going on," said Nancy McCoy, a runner from Tomah.
McCoy had just finished her run about 15 minutes before the blasts. When she heard the explosions, she thought about her husband and two sons who had been cheering her on right near the finish line.
They ended up being OK but may have escaped injury by just minutes.
"It turned out (my son) had just taken a picture of me as I was running through at about the location of the first bomb so we're going to actually send that in because (authorities) are looking for information," said McCoy.
Both women can be proud they crossed the finish line and thankful they escaped the tragedy unharmed.


text: New Montauk Monster Photos 0x6a656666 posted:6/22/2011 3:30:42 AM This was sent to me recently as well: www.montauk-monster.com/On April 20 this year, Alan Varley From St Helens Merseyside England UK, reported, "While in Canada visiting relatives we were walking by Lac St Louis in Beaconsfield on the outskirts of Montreal "We came across this dead creature – not knowing what it was, I searched the internet and came upon your website." Pretty gross, but whatever. Click the link and enjoy :) jaguarsky posted:6/22/2011 12:04:16 PM The first photo looks like a dachshund that has been dead and in the water for a good bit. Poor little fella.Four posted:6/22/2011 7:08:05 PM We have mole rats here that look like that.tapuout4985 posted:6/29/2011 2:09:37 AM Always tough to tell what something is in an advanced stage of decomposition. Unless you are a zoologist or a hunter/tracker with experience with the native fauna it's impossible to be certain. I would go with opposum or maybe groundhog.yangfilo posted:6/29/2011 4:02:35 PM This has been proven to be a racoon carcass, the end solved. Please log in or become a member to add a post.


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