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Congrats n welcome to the board. You hang in there. I also had a rough start. He would latch perfect for the LC at the hospital, but then wrong for me... He's 3w now and we are still struggling, but it has gotten better....just keep up the good work
Congrats n welcome to the board. You hang in there. I also had a rough start. He would latch perfect for the LC at the hospital, but then wrong for me... He's 3w now and we are still struggling, but it has gotten better....just keep up the good work
Married mama with 4 kiddos...2 girls (11 & 6) and 2 boys (21mo & 3mo)
Nope, no charge for services and you can call us day or night. There's a link in my signature to find a Leader in your area--some are willing to make home visits or meet in person. Andrea gave you the Hotline number.
I couldn't tell if your baby was born prematurely or not, but you might also visit our Preemie forum, as there are mothers there who've had to coax a baby to the breast after an extended NICU stay
"Mothers are designed to be available to their babies--to help them make the transition into this big, wide world. To teach them to trust, and love, and feel good about being alive."
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I swear in the beginig I spent more time trying to keep DS awake at the breast then anything else. There are lots of tricks you can try. Strip him down to the diaper since they don't really like it. Rub in between his shoulder blades, rub a wipe on his bare back, move his arm. We did all of these in the begining. It helps to have dad actually do these since you'll probably need both hands til you get the hang of it.
Are you using bottles/nipples that promote switching back and forth between the breast? That could help since it'll promote a similar latch. We use Platex Nurser system since day one and haven't had any problems but there are a lot of really great brands out there.
Have dad massage your breast for you. It's the closest he'll come to sexual contact for a while
It really just does take practice. You'll both get the hang of it. It helps to always offer the breast first then if he's still hungry then a bottle. He should be having 6-8 wet diapers a day and 2-3 poops, then you know he's getting enough.
Amy married to my bestfriend since 10/30/04
Proud SAHM to DS born 2/17/07 and DD born 9/11/08 Both weaned together 11/2011
Currently milk, peach, peanut and tree nut free. DD has outgrown her wheat, cheese, egg, garlic, and citrus allergies
you can definitely pump and use a bottle, its a supply and demand thing, whether its baby demanding or a pump demanding. good luck!


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Ugh. The Phillies looked great early, then gave up five unanswered to the Mets as they took game one of the series, 5-2.
-Until this point, Jonathan Papelbon's 2012 season had been going swimmingly. Then, he let up a three-run home run to a guy named Jordany Valdespin. Yeah. It was Paps first blown save of the season. Your Phillies season in a nutshell.
-Papelbon had not been used in a game since last week in Atlanta.
-His line: seven innings, five hits, two runs (both earned), one walk, seven strikeouts. He certainly returned to form after a disaster in Atlanta. Only problem, the offense couldn't help him out. Halladay deserved better than a no-decision.
-Early on, Halladay's velocity was strong. At times, his fastball reached 93 on the radar gun both in the ballpark and on MLB.com's pitch f/x. Clearly, his demise was premature.
-He threw his curveball for a strike often. In a second inning at-bat against Ike Davis, he made the lefty look silly throwing him back to back curves to fan him. Halladay mixed his pitches well throughout. Davis then looked helpless against Halladay again in the fifth inning as Halladay went curve, cutter, cutter, changeup, curve for a strikeout.
-Even in his tough-luck sixth inning, Halladay looked pretty good. He barely missed on a few pitches during his walk to Andres Torres, then got Kirk Nieuwenhuis to hit it right at Jimmy Rollins. Only problem; Rollins had gone to second to cover a potential stolen base. David Wright slapped a double just over the third base bag, literally inches from being foul, that score two runs. Breaks of the game.
-The Phillies didn't score a ton of runs, but they worked the count well, especially against Jon Niese. Shane Victorino took a walk. Jimmy Rollins had perhaps his best at-bat of the season in the top of the first that led to the run. John Mayberry Jr. hit his hardest ball of the season that knocked Jimmy in.
-In the top of the fourth, Carlos Ruiz was down 0-2 to Niese, but worked a walk with four straight balls. He did not chase; he waited for his pitch and it never came. Chooch gladly made his way to first.
-Niese tossed 80 pitches in four innings, and only 43 of those were strikes. Patience is a virtue, sometimes.
-It felt like the Phillies were dominating the game, but when Halladay allowed two runs in the sixth and the Mets tied it, the Phillies needed to capitalize on opportunities. Once again, they did not. With the bases loaded in the seventh, Hunter Pence put together an awful at-bat and eventually grounded into a 4-6-3 double play, made whole by Shane Victorino's baserunner interference call at second base. That was made possible by a poor showing at the plate by Pence.
-Again in the eighth the Phillies had two on and nobody out only to get nothing out of it. More squandered opportunities.
-John Mayberry Jr. has had his troubles at the plate. On Monday night, he was a wizard with the glove, making two diving stops in left field. If there is one thing you cannot deny, it's JMJ's ability to play the field at a high level.
-Freddy Galvis made a few nice plays as well. After Roy Halladay was hit in the rear end by an Ike Davis liner, and Carlos Ruiz missed the throw to first base, Galvis was there for a sweet sliding back up. Galvis was also on the scene of a blooper over the head of Halladay. He raced in and slid across for the final out. The kid can play defense with the best of them. But right now his bat is not on par. He still needs work, but his defense will likely keep him in the bigs for a long time.
-Placido Polanco completed a double play of his own in the eighth on a spinning-top grounder by Lucas Duda. He clamly picked it up, fired to first, and ended the threat.
-Tomorrow, the Phillies resume their series with the Mets at 7:05. Miguel Batista takes on Joe Blanton.
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John Mayberry in the 2-hole? Yeah, that worked well.
We will struggle to finish 500 this year. And I am not being negative. It will be a long, tough year.
I would be willing to bet a decent amount of money that they finish at least 10 games over .500.
I got your back on that. Fully agree, it could even be worst than that.
charlie manuel is showing his skills. horrible. this team cant hit in the clutch and pap is declining. does not strike people out anymore.
Yeah, .500 is looking like a stretch at the moment. I have never seen a team squander more scoring opportunities than this years phillies. It is sickening. At the same time, if they start turning some of these opportunities into runs, they will win some games.
rube better start contemplating a managerial move! before it's too late. i know it's early but as yogi once said it gets late earlier than you think. or something like that. cholly hasn't used paps in 5 days! he lost two games that were close and could have possibly been won and noe he finally uses him and poof he goes caput ! i don't blame paps i blame the manager! uses guys in situations they're unproven in, schwimmer and lets him throw almost 60 damn pitches, same with sanchez he was almost close to 60 also. lets paps stay in the pen collecting dust for 5 days and expects him to be sharp! yea the guys gettin 50m to pitch! let him pitch for crying out loud! took KK out with only 87 pitches in 6 inn and tries to get 4 innings out of the bullpen in a tie game and using pitchers in matchups then oops i only have 2 guys left! and of course the next night someone else is "unavailable" cause he pitched 3 innings! whew he's got to go!
I actually think his usage of Papelbon tonight was a step in the right direction. Unfortunately they lost, and therefore Charlie's unlikely to do it again, but the idea is that if the game is on the line you want your best pitcher in there. If you're at home there are some considerations of the batters that the pitchers are likely to face and leverage situations, but generally I'm ok with losing with the best pitcher on the mound.
yea eric i hear ya! i got so ticked watching this game and how it ended i had to vent! i hope i didn't tick my PN friends in the process.
I didn't write the book, but it says you don't use your closer in a tie game on the road. The book says you can use him in a tie game at home. That's the way it's always been, and that's the way almost all managers play it.
It really doesn't matter at this point, if you only score two runs you really don't deserve to win. In 30 games so far the team has scored 2 or less in almost half of them (14). They are 2-12 when scoring 2 runs or less. Not surprising at all.
it's apparent that galvis needs more seasoning as a hitter, so i've heard. well as low as his average is around .198 ? he has more RBI than cholly's boy j-bag. did anybody notice that j-bag could have hit the dirt and slid into first to try to be safe, but noooo jimmy don't do that! he's so pathetic to watch anymore! his ab's are sickening. i'll lay money on chase coming back and even if he's not the old chase he's still gonna dirt bag grind it out kickin and screaming and clawing to be safe at first, and i think that given the same amount of ab's that j-bag has he'll have quadruple the amout of RBI that jimmy has! and howard also! say what you want about him and i complain too but it tells you something about the man when he grounds out making the last out in the playoffs and he knew when he hit it there was no way he's gonna beat that throw, and he also knows his ankles in pain. but what does he do? he busts it to try! then he blow his achilles out and he still tried to run a few steps. all the complaining i did about that man for this and that. well after what he tried to do on that last ab he's earned my respect from now on wheather he strikes out or whatever i just gonna stfu. we should all appreciate the RBI that he produces. we sure miss them now! we not only miss ryan and chase for what they did or what hopefully they can still do. most of all the phils miss their heart! jimmy has no heart! he got his contract he's riding the wave! trade his sorry a$$
Stay away from bridges and sharp object tonight, bud.
i'm cool now ! thanks lol
It's been pretty much shown that sliding into first actually slows a runner down. Slides are to avoid tags or break up double plays. At first base, if the throw beats you, you're just plain out, and it will always beat you if you try to slide under it. I suppose with a slide, he could have taken the first baseman's legs out from under him, and the guy might have dropped the throw. Then Rollins would have been called out for interference and that maybe would have started a brawl and he'd be suspended.
Also, it's a given that Utley will have more RBIs. He'll have the lead off man (Rollins) or the second place hitter on base way more often then Rollins will have the number eight (Galvis) or number nine (a pitcher) on.
You really DO need to chill. Anger has clouded your thinking.
I think he was talking about Jimmy's bunt in the 9th, during which Jimmy actually did a sort of slide/dive maneuver to try to avoid the tag. It was a good try by Jimmy and unfortunately a better play by the Mets.
With all due respect, Jimmy was 2-5 with a double last night…
I did worry a little when they signed J-Roll. I wanted him to be a Phillie but in the back of mind i wondered if he would slack off. Jeff Papelbon is declining because of one game? A case of him been a little rusty, that one batter who kept fouling off pitches and a little luck, i wouldnt say he is declining, thats a stretch.
In Rollins I see a slump — no slacking off at all.
With all due respect, he was 2-5 with a double last night…
Jimmy has actually been decent over his last 10 games – .256/.319/.326. Those might not seem like tremendous numbers but I'll take that from a guy that is giving you Gold Glove defense at shortstop.
Agreed, although I think he can, and will, end up with better numbers by the end of the year.
Bases loaded and 1 out in the 7th – nothing
Man on first and third, one out in the 8th – nothing
In the bottom of the 9th, not even a whimper – the core of this lineup 1-2-3 without any struggle.
Papelbon gave up the hr to a kid who had never hit a major league hr, it was probably close to 400 feet if not longer. Pathetic. I thought Papelbon was the only legit relief the Phils had this season, what a joke.
Nobody will be getting walked intentionally on the Phils this year, there is no fear with this lineup.
It was not only his first HR, it was Jordany Valdespin's first major league hit!
Papelbon is no longer a "legit" reliever because he happened to get a pitch up a little in the zone? That's ONE WHOLE MISTAKE so far this season. Before this, he'd saved every game he'd been in.
Even Cy Young and Walter Johnson made bad pitches now and then.
Why would anyone think a team that sends Erik Kratz to hit in a tie game in the 8th inning with runners on first and third and 2 outs could ever be 92-72 or better?
The season is salvagable. Maybe. New manager and a few major deals could do that.
I have 0 trust in Ruben Minaya pulling the trigger on any of that though.
Losing Halladays starts at hme to the Mets is an issue.
I have a lifetime bet with a Mets fan. 100$ better record Mets of Phillies.
It should not be in play this year.
But sadly it is.
Been coming for years though. I am more shocked at people being suprised by it all than anything else. This is your team.
I completely disagree on Halladay. Early in the year when he was not throwing with as much velocity, but he had better command of his pitches. He was 3-0 with a good ERA and WHIP.
Now that he's ratcheted it up a bit he's losing the bite and sink on his two seamer and grooving the four. Everyone thinks it's all about velocity, it's not. As you age you can still throw hard, hell at 55 I can still throw pretty hard. I don't know where the balls going to end up when I do, but I can do it.
I'd rather not see him try to reach back so much. Stop reading Bow-Tie boy's tweets, and just be a pitcher. A guy with his talent and conditioning can pitch well for a long long time, but his game has to evolve with age.
Yeah, he's lost command. That's why he only gave up two lucky runs and had a strikeout per inning.
Why were the runs lucky? Wright's hit was a solid double down the line. Also, the old Halladay doesn't blow a 2 run lead in the 6th inning. Prior to that he had set the Mets down in order 4 times. Face it, he is on the decline. Only through rose colored glasses can you see it differently.
"the old Halladay doesn't blow a 2 run lead in the 6th" — well, sorta. Last year he had a 1.50 ERA in the 6th, but in 2010 it was 3.58
I actually don't know how anyone can type these two sentences one after the other: "Prior to that he had set the Mets down in order 4 times. Face it, he is on the decline."
What, suddenly whenever he gives up TWO runs in a game it's a sign that he's on the decline?
Don't believe Papelbon had a blown save. It was a blown hold. He had nothing to save coming into a tied game…
That's true…it wasn't a save situation.
Freddy Galvis really blows. Play anyone, Pete Orr….Please!
And when Orr doesn't get a hit in a key situation he'll " really blow" as well. Is that what you're trying to say?
First look at paps past four seasons. All declining. Look what he
Did last year to blow it for the sox. Yes, there is something wrong with
Doc. Also Charlie can't play small ball.
I believe Papelbon only blew 3 saves all of last year and only allowed 3 of 10 inherited runners to score.
This year, the only games he wasnt lights out were the games he came in in non-save situations.
We really lost our momentum when we didn't capitalize in the bottom of the 8th with 1-out and guys on 2nd and 3rd. I don't understand why Charlie didn't pinch-hit for Galvis there. The Mets have Bobby Parnell, a righty, on the mound… and we have Nix (who's hitting over .300) on the bench. You have to score there… USE HIM! Then you can put in Orr for the ninth. Or you could've just pinch-hit with Orr straight up cause he's a lefty. Either move would've made much more sense than letting Galvis bat —ESPECIALLY when he was 0-3 at that point.
That, to me, was the missed opportunity that cost us the game.
They brought out Nix to hit for Halladay in the 8th, just after Galvis, and the Mets brought in a lefty to face him, so Charlie pulled Nix back and sent Kratz to strike out. The Mets would have made the same move whether Nix hit for Galvis or Halladay.
If Nix had gone out to hit for Galvis, and we then used Kratz against the lefty, Halladay would have been due up with Orr or Schneider to face the lefty reliever.
That's still fine and a better scenario. Our odds of scoring a run would've increased with Kratz against a lefty instead of Galvis against a righty. With Papelbon warming up, and 1 out in the bottom of the 8th… guys in scoring position, you gotta make these moves. If we burn Nix because the Mets decide to bring in a lefty, so be it. The crucial at-bat in this case is the one with 1 out.
Kratz faced the lefty, and struck out. Kratz has struck out in 2 of 3 AB's this season, and hit .140 in his career during limited time in the majors. Kratz has a career strikeout rate of 27%, Galvis only 16%.
A better option was to have Galvis drop a bunt as was mentioned by the ESPN crew.
I was wrong, it was Bastardo due up in the eighth, not Halladay, but the point is the same.
Man who let all the goons into the PhilsNation comment section?

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2011–Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan visited a community garden in Baltimore today to announce 10 grants to support 155 People's Gardens in neighborhoods from Maryland to Hawaii, continuing the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) efforts to combat malnutrition while supporting local and regional food systems. These sustainable community gardens will give residents direct access to fresh fruits and vegetables in underserved neighborhoods. A lack of access to fresh and nutritious food fuels obesity and domestic food insecurity—a condition where households experience limited or uncertain access to adequate food.
"The simple act of planting a garden can help unite neighborhoods around a common effort and inspire communities to find solutions to challenges facing our country—from hunger to the environment," said Merrigan. "The People's Garden Initiative has demonstrated that one direct and effective way of improving food access is to plant a garden. Since establishing our People's Garden Initiative, we're excited to see more and more people working together to create nurturing communities around these sources of nutritious food."
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How is it a myth just because one or two people were crooks before and after NS? Many people were given the opportunities to achieve good things in their life because of NS. You can't just dismiss it because of a minority of crooks.
the difference being that sole aim of military weapons and military 'discipline' is that of killing people
but your point is a fair one.
the real issue here IMHO refers to the myt that national service made a better person out o smeone
Some people grow up but instead of getting jobs, they burgle houses/become drug dealers/work in the city, does this mean that school and everything is a waste of time because of them? does it make it a myth that working hard at school can help you get on in life?


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The covert and controversial "Brides for Indians" program, launched by the administration of Ulysses S. Grant, is intended to help assimilate the Indians into the white man's world.
Toward that end, May and her friends embark upon the adventure of their lifetimes.
Author Jim Fergus has so vividly depicted the American West that it is as if these diaries are a capsule in time.
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A fascinating story well told, if you're one of those who can actually suspend disbelief. I always think I'm not, but I do get caught up in the tale.
The fact that the scenario is entirely implausible lurks behind every scene, but a memorable cast of characters does emerge. The heroine is good-hearted, iconoclastic, rebellious, loyal, strong and funny, and the "history" rings true.
The language waffles between attempting to sound authentically mid-19th century, as one would expect in a personal journal, and quite modern, as in "God, Martha, that would be very low on my list of priorities." Still, an entertaining and predictably tragic story.
I like this reader very much. Pleasant voice, good characterizations, and no creepy transgender voices when reading the male characters' lines.
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I expected the everyday details between the white women and the Native Americans these women had chosen to marry as their lives moved forward. Instead there is not much conversation at all in this book, context is taken from "journals" written by one of the woman. There were some dramatic moments, funny situations and characters that made me laugh, it is just too bad more character development or time was not spent to make the novel much more interesting. I would start to care about certain characters, but then the story would curve and we would never hear much about that person again. The novel seemed very unrealistic, and as if it had huge holes in it. I would not recommend it.
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I have recently started a long commute and decided to start listening to audio books to help with long drives. My friend had recommended this book, as she had just finished reading it. She had told me it was a non-fiction account of a white woman who was sold to Indians. OK, so that description is more than a little off! Still I enjoyed the entirely fictional account of a group of white women (and one black) and their touching and often heartbreaking venture into the Cheyenne Indian culture as part of the Indian Bride program.
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I just attended a LLL meeting last night....Leader advised we will be walking for breastfeeding for next months meeting...
I found this but it's from last year - and don't think it's LLL...Anyone know where to find info on this??
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"Can I touch your pen*s?" If you are a hot guy, this foreign born openly gay actor from some great BBC shows who got married not that long ago is sure to ask. If you say yes, well, that is why he won't be married for long.
John Barrowman
So NO ONE has said yes yet? Man, that's terrible odds…ReplyCancel
I know right? Diminishing returns be science, yo.ReplyCancel
At least he's polite enough to ask., 😀ReplyCancel
I thought it said 'Can I touch your pens' – pens being a phallic reference. Def more coffee.ReplyCancel
@Steamy Exactly – if more people did that it would cut down on some of the sadder blind items.ReplyCancel
Cripes Enterns, aren't you busy enough ruining everything else? Don't touch my Torchwood.ReplyCancel
There has got to be a joke with "Can I touch your penis" and Torchwood but I can't get a feel for it..:-DReplyCancel
@Lady lol 🙂
@Steamy & @Leeks – imagine how dramatically different the Andy Dick stories would be if he was polite enough to ask? Sheesh!ReplyCancel
I must get a shirt with this printed on the back and then act shocked when Penis Parades pop up in my wake.
Mercy, why *does* that keep happening behind me? Maybe it's a virus or something.
He's pretty 🙂
That's what I meant to say.
Hi Kno Won Uno!ReplyCancel
"Can I touch your penis? " better only be asked to me by a female or I will answer "Can I break your jaw with my clenched fist?"ReplyCancel
What if the answer is no?ReplyCancel
He's probably just being cheeky.ReplyCancel
I'm a big fan of Barrowman, and I can easily imagine this being true. I can imagine the gleeful humor with which he'd ask, and I suspect that, especially with that humor, he's been surprisingly successful, and it's all in such a sense of fun his hubby sighs, rolls his eyes, and chuckles.ReplyCancel
Exactly, JAS. He adores Scott.ReplyCancel
Seriously? Can you not spell out the whole word, penis? Good grief.
Maybe you could just substitute "wee-wee?"ReplyCancel
Jason, you know I love ya, but you could've slapped a warning on that link. I do not need to hear Tom Cruise shouting PENIS! before I've finished my coffee!ReplyCancel
Am I the only person on this this planet that doesn't find him exceptionally attractive?ReplyCancel
@CanadianMiss, a lemur says yes! :bReplyCancel
Idk, that lemur is pretty darn cute!ReplyCancel
Oops..I hear you @Seven. My bad for not including a NSFW(Ish) warning in my post. Can't say I blame you. Nobody wants to here TC scream that anytime. Hope It didn't put you off your coffee.ReplyCancel
Are you behind me, @Bacon Ranch?
(my blind reading was rudely interrupted by my job)
Nope, just making sure the lawn guy does the job right.
You can see me from the right window. I'm waving!
Dude, sandybrook, you don't have to dig men if you're a man, but a violent response is uncalled for.ReplyCancel
You didn't wave back 🙁ReplyCancel
Well dawg, if you want to follow the scenario, it would be a woman asking….And, !maybe 😀ReplyCancel
Wasn't there a blind where a guy asked Fassbender if he could see his dick and fassbender pulled it out but then got pissed because the guy touched it?? I think it was at the golden globes or something. Was it barrowman?ReplyCancel
Snapdragon makes a fair point. If he's polite enough to ask, obviously a simple "No" would suffice if you're not interested.
No need for a violent response, people might get the idea that you're over-compensating.ReplyCancel
Honestly I think he & Scott have an open relationship. At the Phoenix Comic Con he openly flirted with a marine. Early in his panel he was asked if he's ever met a fan that he wanted to hang out with in his real life. He said he met a marine the night before. A bit later the marine showed up in line to ask a question & John got quite happy & flirty.
The 41:20 mark is where the marine shows up.ReplyCancel
There's a Doctor Who episode of a UK pop quiz, Bacon – Doctor Who NMBC special.ReplyCancel
He brings a lot of his real personality (ott and all) to Captain Jack Harkness – it's who he is, and I imagine his husband knows all about it!
This is Barrowman on the same UK pop quiz I liked up thread, having a 'Gay Off.' His manner and delivery makes conversations like asking if he can see your willy into appropriate and amusing cocktail party fodder.ReplyCancel


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Home List of Titles The SLUGGS Survey: globular cluster system kinematics and substructure in NGC 4365
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/230871
- Title
- The SLUGGS Survey: globular cluster system kinematics and substructure in NGC 4365
- Author(s)
- Blom, Christina; Forbes, Duncan A.; Brodie, Jean P.; Foster, Caroline; Romanowsky, Aaron J.; Spitler, Lee R.; Strader, Jay
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- We present a kinematic analysis of the globular cluster (GC) system of the giant elliptical galaxy NGC 4365 and find several distinct kinematic substructures. This analysis is carried out using radial velocities for 269 GCs, obtained with the DEIMOS instrument on the Keck II telescope as part of the SAGES Legacy Unifying Globulars and Galaxies Survey (SLUGGS). We find that each of the three (formerly identified) GC colour subpopulations reveal distinct rotation properties. The rotation of the green GC subpopulation is consistent with the bulk of NGC 4365's stellar light, which 'rolls' about the photometric major axis. The blue and red GC subpopulations show 'normal' rotation about the minor axis. We also find that the red GC subpopulation is rotationally dominated beyond 2.5 arcmin (~17 kpc) and that the root mean squared velocity of the green subpopulation declines sharply with radius suggesting a possible bias towards radial orbits relative to the other GC subpopulations. Additionally, we find a population of low velocity GCs that form a linear structure running from the SW to the NE across NGC 4365 which aligns with the recently reported stellar stream towards NGC 4342. These low velocity GCs have g'-i' colours consistent with the overall NGC 4365 GC system but have velocities consistent with the systemic velocity of NGC 4342. We discuss the possible formation scenarios for the three GC subpopulations as well as the possible origin of the low velocity GC population.
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- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies. Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
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- Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. 426, no. 3 (Nov 2012), pp. 1959-1971
- Publication year
- 2012
- FOR Code(s)
- 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences
- Keyword(s)
- Elliptical and lenticular galaxies; Globular clusters; NGC 4365
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- Wiley-Blackwell
- 0035-8711
- Publisher URL
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- Copyright © 2012 The Authors. Journal compilation copyright © 2012 Royal Astronomical Society.
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A Remembrance of Percy Heath
Percy Heath could play the hell out of that big contrabass.
Played it for more than half a century. With Bird and Miles and Diz and 'Trane and Brownie and the venerable Modern Jazz Quartet and on and on. And if you're reading this you know that already, probably. He played in dumps; he played R&B. Played for next to nothing. But he also played in tuxedos with his great friends John Lewis, Milt Jackson and Connie Kay in stunning concert halls all over the world. And held down the bottom with his brothers Tootie and Jimmy in the fun and classy band that bore their Heath Brothers name.
I didn't know him well, but I bet none of the above circumstances ever changed him. Percy Heath will be missed for his impeccable beat and his big, warm sound. But he'll be missed because he was as warm in soul and spirit as the tone the man summoned from the wood he caressed and the strings he thumped on stage. Big hearted and generous and gentle. And genuine. I can see him on stage, eyes closed, big grin. Doin' it! I can hear that solo on "Bags Groove" from The Modern Jazz Quartet: The Last Concert.
I met Percy Heath at length on a cold afternoon in January 2004 at New York City's Blue Note nightclub, a few hours before the Heath Brothers were to take the stage, sharing a bill with the great Hank Jones and his trio. We spoke about music and his life as part of my story assignment. We spoke on the phone a couple times. That's all. It was enough to see what a gentleman he was. He might like to talk about fishing near his Long Island home as much as Mingus or Monk or his idols Oscar Pettiford and Ray Brown. Talk he could. A first-rate story teller, Ol' Perce (as he sometimes referred to himself) was, indeed. His first album as a leader had just come out after all these years and Percy was happy with it, but took it all in stride.
He even wrote a lyric to the song, but there was no vocal on the record. "You got a wife that sings, man?" he said with a slick grin and an exaggerated quizzical look. Informed that was not the case, but that my sister Maureen could sing, he retorted with laughter, "well, we'll get her to do it. Knock Norah Jones right off the charts!" Later, he gave me a copy of the lead sheet and words, which I still treasure. But not without more ribbing, suggesting I print the lyric in the article, ..."maybe Norah [Jones] or somebody will say, 'Oh! And record it. [laughter]. Get ol' Perce a bigger boat!"
The conversation was speckled with stories and asides from a man who's seen it all and still had fun looking back at it. Mimicking the gravely voice of Miles Davis or the slick and abrupt cadence that Mingus could use, Percy was exact about his remembrances, at the age of nearly 80, and as grounded as his Italian bass. He considered himself lucky to be where he was, despite hardships, having no ax to grind against anyone. "Pop, he never taught us to hate anybody," he said fondly of his father, whom he obviously cherished.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and I had to beg off an invitation to dinner with himthat's how he wasfor a prior commitment. We exchanged a few laughs later that night. Genuine and warm. Eyes sparkling. Having a taste. There are people a lot more qualified to tell Percy stories. So let the rest be his story.
A great deal of our conversation that day never made print, as often happens. But what follows is most of it, with some editing. Percy Heath eschewed the limelight, therefore it might be hard to find a lot written about this important bassist and this honorable man. This is Ol' Perce in Percy's own words. Have a taste and enjoy.
And Perce? Maintain, my man. I know you're still laughing at some of those stories. If you're not fishing, that is.
All About Jazz: The new CD, how did that come about?
Percy Heath: That I became a leader?
AAJ: Yeah. After all these years, the first CD under your own name.
PH: Right. I'm on quite a few recording with other people. And of course the Modern Jazz Quartet records were not under anybody's name. I wasn't a musical director, but as far as it being: not so-and-so and his band, those 45 or 50 recordings are under a partnership arrangement. Of course, I was playing what I was told on those. Then the Heath Brothers records are all no-name. Some of Jimmy's [recordings] we did earlier. Tootie had a record date way back when. I think they re-released it in Japan and they call it "Oops" now, but before it was another name under Tootie's leadership.
Finally this guy out in Little Rock [Ark.], Andy Collins, who had a label called Daddy Jazz. He's really a realtor, but he loves jazz. He and a group of wealthy jazz lovers in Little Rock had the [Heath] Brothers out there in a concert a few years back. He had done a production with Tootie. Tootie has a CD out with drums, demonstrations of all types of drums. And that was on Andy Collins' label. We got to talking and he said, "You never recorded on your own, as a leader."
Being a leader is only good for choosing the people who play and the songs that you play. Otherwise, it's the same pressure to perform the best you can. On all the 300 records [previous 300+ recordings Percy is on], I can always find some stuff I would rather not ever hear again. [Laughter] Even on this, being the bandleader, I couldn't reject some of the takes. The rationale is: if the general overall feeling of a recording, if it does something as a whole, then the minor miscues are forgotten, or not so important.
Anyhow, there's a lot of stuff on this new one I wish I'd done better, and a few of the other players might have done better. But you're always restricted by time in the studio. It's not an endless budget and you got to get it done and take what you get.
I feel pretty good about most of it, overall. As far as being a leader, I was lucky to have three-quarters of the Heath Brothers quartet with me. And I added Peter Washington, a tremendous young bassist. The idea of some of those things with two bassists, I'm a little disappointed on how it came off, but it was an inkling, and indication, of what I thought up when I composed that suite to my father [the four-movement "Suite for Pops"].
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I don't think I've ever experienced a winter this winter-ish before. It has been the longest, most boring and depressing winter. My area has experienced record snowfall, and my school has closed so many times that my spring vacation now ceases to exist. My 200 foot uphill driveway is still covered with a 3 inch sheet of ice. Every day is gray and I miss seeing the sun. In a panic, my teachers have been assigning boatloads of work, realizing that the year is half over and the AP exams are approaching, desperately trying to make up for the lost time due to snow. Do I have anything to smile about?
The Groundhog says spring is on the way. The other day, bright and early, I left my house for school. Although bitter cold and gray like every other day, I sensed something was different. The outside air had that light scent of spring. I can't explain it. It just smells so good, and it only happens in the spring.
Maybe the groundhog was right. I heard it's going to get up to 50 degrees later this week. HEAT WAVE!!!
Last week was my first full 5-day week of school since BEFORE CHRISTMAS. I'm starting to get back into the rhythm of things. And things are finally looking brighter.
Today is the day I've been waiting for, and it's finally here: PITCHERS AND CATCHERS REPORT!!!!!!
Ahh…It's a beautiful thing.
Pitchers and Catchers Report. My Yanks have a lot of new faces this year who are pitchers and catchers. But one face who's been part of the Yankee family for a long time will not be there…
Aw, Andy…I'm gonna miss you Andy.
Pettitte, along with Tino Martinez, was my first favorite. Saying goodbye to him is not an easy task – but at least he went out on his own terms. Knowing he can still pitch makes it even harder to watch him hang up the spikes. Andy Pettitte was the best pitcher I've had the pleasure of watching. It just doesn't feel like it will be the same without him.
I think Andy is on his way to the Hall of Fame. I was challenged to a debate, where my opponent claimed that Andy WON'T make it. I say he will, and I have amazing reasons why. I suggest if you agree, vote for me! http://fanvsfan.com/claims/pettitte-won-t-make-hall
I can't wait to actually SEE a baseball game again, even if it is Spring Training (where the Big Guys play like 3 innings). I don't mind that. I like seeing the rookies.
I'm getting SO EXCITED! Spring Training is here! Which means SPRING is almost here! Which means WINTER is almost OVER!!!
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Oh what a beautiful morning! Oh what a beautiful day!
What's happening Girl?
Last year we went to spring training and my nephew got Andy's autograph on a ball. Pretty cool! Love this time of year when baseball begins.
YAY for pitchers and catchers report! We can literally smell baseball now. Thanks for the birthday wish.🙂
Very exciting that Monday is the day. From now on, it'll be baseball time and we'll all have something to look forward to. Can't wait.
I'm right there with ya on the excitement tip… full of it! Personally, I'm not sold on Andy as a HOFer yet… but we have time to think about it.
You are right! The Yankees are coming back to you! Can you smell the grass, the hot dogs!
I got pictures of Andre, Mattingly and Loney on my blog! Went to the Dodger Caravan which had a different twist this year
I know what you mean by boring!! I can't wait until Mar 31. I miss my guys!!!


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November 29, 2010
ISBE extends deadline in its efforts to reach former students of New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Agency believes students may be located in Champaign, Normal, Peoria and Springfield
PEORIA – The Illinois State Board of Education is searching for individuals who were enrolled in New Horizons Computer Learning Center at the time of its closure. Students may be entitled to a partial tuition refund. The ISBE has extended the deadline for students to submit claims because it has recently learned the school may have held classes at additional locations in the state.
New Horizons Computer Learning Center, located at 1014 W. Pioneer Parkway in Peoria, abruptly closed without notice in January 2009. The school also may have held classes out of Springfield, Champaign and Normal. The ISBE is now searching for former students because the school has failed to submit its list of students and other records to the agency.
About 300 private business and vocational schools across the state are registered with ISBE's Educator and School Development Division. Illinois law requires such schools to apply for a certificate of approval that shows they meet the minimum requirements of the law in order to operate in the State of Illinois.
Schools are also required to secure a surety bond to protect students from violations or closures such as New Horizons Computer Learning Center in Peoria. Claims against that school will be funded from this liability insurance.
Former students of the vocational school who feel they are entitled to a claim against the school are asked to submit their enrollment agreement, loan papers and tuition payment receipts to Attn: Jo Ann Price, Illinois State Board of Education, 100 N. First St.,Springfield, IL 62777.
The recently extended deadline for submissions is Dec. 10, 2010. Those received after the deadline will not be honored. Please send questions or concerns to the address above or to email@example.com. For more information about the requirements for private business and vocational school under Illinois law, visit http://www.isbe.net/pbvs/Default.htm.


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Adherents of the New Age movement often claim that early Christians believed in reincarnation.
Shirley MacLaine, for example, recalls being taught as a New Ager:
"The theory of reincarnation is recorded in the Bible. But the proper interpretations were struck from it during an ecumenical council meeting of the Catholic Church in Constantinople sometime around A.D. 553, called the First Council of Nicaea" (Out on a Limb, 234–35).


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Talavalu: Training from SRU
After recently becoming a full-fledged member of the International Rugby Board, the American Samoa Rugby Union is making sure its national Sevens squad gets top-notch training to get them well prepared for their first international fixture at the end of the month.
Named after the weapon favored by Samoan warriors in ancient times, members of the Talavalu team from American Samoa were like eager new recruits sponging up all they could on the art of warfare from the renowned warrior from Falealili district Manu Samoa, after which Samoa's rugby team is named.
According to manager and ASRU Board Member Peseta Sa Mavaega, Governor Togiola Tulafono who is also the ASRU chairman and executives had approached the SRU for a chance to have the 20-man national training squad undergo intensive training at their High Performance Program facilities at Tuanaimato.
The request was approved by SRU chairman Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and executives, and the Talavalu squad was given the red carpet treatment getting intensive training on the field and in their state of the art gymnasium not forgetting one-on-one counseling sessions and accommodation all for free.
"I'd like to thank the SRU for everything they have done for us this week," Peseta acknowledged. "It was all done free of charge. We just provided our own food."
Talavalu coach Leota Setefano Fata who is no stranger to international rugby being the only player from American Samoa to be picked in the 1994 Manu Samoa squad, also expressed his appreciation to the SRU for the level of training they received.
"We were lucky to get instruction from people like Lilomaiava Taufusi Salesa who is the SRU Development Director, High Performance Unit Manager Tuala Matthew Vaea, Manu Samoa coach Stephen Betham, Sevens coach Faamaoni Lalomilo and Development Officer Fepuleai Selefuti Patu," Leota revealed. "Each one focused on a particular area of the game and we even had one-on-one counseling sessions with trainer Michael Deasy who pointed out each players' strengths and weaknesses and what to do to improve."
Leota said that they have greatly improved their game especially on ball handling in defense and have gained some invaluable experience to hone their skills.
The Talavalu even locked horns with the Manu Samoa Sevens training squad as the officials of both unions systematically analyzed each team and individual player.
"This has certainly been an eye-opener for us," said Coach Leota. "And having a place like this will certainly help the development of the game in the Territory."
The 20-man squad has about seven players who played in the Oceania qualifying tournament last year. A 12-man squad will eventually be selected while the other eight players will be non-traveling reserves to be called into action when a player cannot continue a tournament due to injury.
The 20-man Talavalu training squad will return to American Samoa tomorrow and will leave the Territory on Monday night for Hawaii where they will compete in a Sevens tourney there before returning home to get ready for the 2012 Oceania Sevens Tournament to be held in Australia on August 24 and 25.


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When you're in the hospital, a lot of decisions are made for you. You're told what to eat, where to sleep, even what to wear!
Although you may feel dependent or vulnerable when you're hospitalized, you still need to be in charge of your health. One way to do this is to plan in advance.
The first step, when you can, is choosing the hospital. Most often, this happens when you choose a primary or specialist provider, because providers have privileges at specific hospitals.
For example, if you needed knee surgery and were deciding on a surgeon to perform the operation, you should ask where the surgeon has operating privileges and research the hospital. In some cases, your choice of surgeons will depend on who is in your primary provider's network. Some people find that they need to change primary providers to get the specialist (and hospital) that they want.
Here are some of the factors you should consider when looking at hospitals:
Choosing a Hospital Form (Print [10])
Depending on where you live, some of this information may be available online. For example, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a hospital locator and comparison tool on their website [12].
The Leapfrog Group [13] provides information on healthcare quality at different hospitals, and 100 Top Hospitals [14] is another good resource for finding the best care available.
Even if you're currently in robust health, thinking about what you should do if you are hospitalized can help ensure quality care when the time comes.
While it may seem ironic, hospitals are not necessarily healthy environments. According to a 1999 Institute of Medicine study, as many as 98,000 people die each year due to medical errors.
Here are some quick tips, courtesy of physician Bernie Seigal and author Yosaif August, to keep in mind while hospitalized:
Healthy Hospitalization Checklist (Print [15])
Family and friends can help us to navigate the system and can also be companions as we move through a healthcare experience. In addition, at times when you are unable to act on your own behalf (for example when you are under anesthesia), they can be there to look out and advocate for you.
Healthcare Advocates Checklist (Print [16])
Talk to your helpers about:
In addition to basic considerations about hospitalization, you must be proactive and organized about interactions with insurance companies regarding a hospital stay. This checklist offers tips for gathering and documenting important hospitalization information.
Insurance Records for Hospital Stays Checklist (Print [17])
Another way to take charge of creating a healthier hospital stay is to inquire about integrative treatments offered by your hospital. For example, many hospitals offer integrative therapies like music therapy (for stroke patients), acupuncture [18] for pain and nausea, and stress-reduction classes like yoga [19] and meditation [20].
There may also be hospital staff members who are authorized to offer specialized skills like healing touch [21], Reiki [22], massage, or other therapies. Visit the hospital website or call Patient Services to learn more about integrative therapy options.
If you can choose your hospital, be sure to research which is the best for you, based on the amount of experience with the surgery or procedure you are having and the safety reports, among other criteria.
When you are in the hospital, stay alert to factors that could impact your safety and health, and enlist friends and family to help you.
[1] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/sites/default/files/images/thumbnails/tc0057.jpg
[2] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/taking-charge-blog/healthy-foods-hospitals
[3] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/interviews/interview-susan-frampton-0
[4] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/intuition-healthcare
[5] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/healing-environment
[6] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/creative-therapies
[7] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/acupuncture
[8] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/reiki
[9] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/massage-therapy
[10] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/choosehospital.pdf
[11] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term46
[12] http://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/search.html
[13] http://www.leapfroggroup.org/for_consumers
[14] http://www.100tophospitals.com/top-national-hospitals/
[15] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/healthyhospital.pdf
[16] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/healthbuddy.pdf
[17] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/insurance.pdf
[18] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term4
[19] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term41
[20] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term24
[21] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term42
[22] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term34
[23] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/mary-jo-kreitzer-rn-phd


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A very typical Swedish Tradition
Midsummer Eve/Solstice Celebrations and the Swedish Smorgasbord
At mid-summer the Swedish summer is a lush green and the nights are scarcely dark at all. In the north the sun never sets. Midsummer Eve is celebrated all over Sweden, with dancing and singing around the maypole. People begin the day by picking flowers and making wreaths to place on the maypole and the young Swedish girls even wear flower wreaths in the hair. Once the "may pole" is raised the dancing around it starts and the fiddlers are playing and everybody sing and laugh while they are dancing and they dance way into the light night.One of the most popular places for Midsummer celebration is Skansen open-air museum in Stockholm: www.skansen.se but every town, city and province make its own Midsummer Celebration – the longest day of the year.
Midsummer is also a day of eating a typical summer Smörgåsbord, with various herring dishes, fresh boiled potatoes with dill , salmon and of course the famous Swedish meat balls. In addition, crisp bread – the King of Breads (and very healthy) with Västerbotten cheese and together with all this you drink Swedish beer and schnapps. And for dessert a Strawberry cake – it can't be more Swedish than that!
The Swedish SmörgåsbordFrom the early 18th century until today, the Swedish Smörgåsbord has been very popular. This is perhaps the best known of Sweden's culinary traditions. The Smörgåsbord is a beautiful collection of delicacies meant to be eaten in a special order on several clean plates. "You can pick out a non-Swede by the way the person loads everything onto a single plate".
It is an art to eat a Swedish Smörgåsbord the right way and what a delicious art!!The meaning Smörgåsbord ("Sandwich Table") might be familiar to everyone. Long time ago when the Swedes used to invite guests to their homes, they first of all thought of how to feed them all. The invited guests could arrive from faraway places, so not to make the people wait, the Swedes treated their guests with salted fish, salads of boiled potatoes, eggs and boiled vegetables which were able to keep fresh for several days, and sandwiches. Today, every Swede (and visitors alike) loves a genuine Smörgåsbord which is quite different from what it use to be. And how to eat a Smörgåsbord: Begin with the various herring dishes, egg dished with anchovies and shrimps plus salmon dishes (smoked salmon or grav lax which is a raw, marinated salmon). Those dishes are served with boiled potatoes.Together with this first course you also take some Swedish crisp bread and cheese. You might also like to try Jansons Temptations, a potato casserole with onions, anchovies and cream.
To this you drink Swedish Aquavit and beer. Aquavit comes in different flavors like cumin, fennel and aniseed.
Next plate will be filled with cold cuts such as various sausages, ham and different pates.
Then come the warm dishes such as meat balls with lingon berries, roast beef and spare ribs, and if you don't care if you eat Santa's horse, try some reindeer from the north. At Christmas, the HAM is the main course.
No Smorgasbord can be too big or too varied but they should always contain typical Swedish dishes, like the ones I just mentioned.
In addition to all this, you will also find various salads, and vegetable dishes to choose from.
From start to finish – the Smörgåsbord is a work of art, lovingly created and consumed.
And don't forget: Change plate for every new dish. You don't want to mix up all the different flavors on one plate.
Herring – the way we like them:
Fried herring, smoked herring, salt herring and many more.There are many ways to prepare and eat herrings which belong to the family Clupea Harengus.And like a beloved child has many names, so has herring: Fladen herring, virgin herring, spring herring and many more. The different names depend on where and when they are caught. Herring has been fished for a couple of thousand years in the cold salt-water regions. It has been the food for the poor as well as the rich.
Skål: The word "skål" means cheers, salute, l'chaim, to your health and during Swedish festivities it might be one of the most frequent used words. The Swedish word "skål" really means "scull" and the legend says that the Vikings in their Heaven called Valhalla use to drink from the enemies' scull. Today, when we Swedes cheer each other, we look deep into each other eyes, and very seriously, we say "skål" and then we drink. Also, we like to sing with every "skål" but WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing….but can you really??
Strawberries: Midsummer would not be Midsummer without strawberries, preferably Swedish strawberries. The smultron, wild strawberry, is native to Sweden but the jordgubbe, the larger cultivated strawberry hybrid developed 250 years ago, did not grow on a widespread scale in Sweden until the mid-20th century. Whether served alone with sugar and whipped cream; with vanilla ice cream; on top of a meringue; or in the form of jordgubbstårta (the Swedish version of strawberry shortcake), the strawberry has become the quintessential Midsummer dessert.
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Recent vehicle accidents in Roosevelt and Curry counties and Parmer County in Texas have taken the lives of five individuals under the age of 22, and have caused concern for area law enforcement officials.
While the cause of those accidents is not yet known, drinking and high rates of speed are often the most common factors in accidents involving young people, according to law enforcement officials.
According to a story on the USA Today Web site, 10 teenagers die on average every day in teen-driven vehicle accidents in the United States.
Statistics from the Tell-My-Mom.com Web site show that 68,000 teens have died over the past decade in car crashes, and that teens account for 18 percent of drivers involved in accidents reported by police officers.
"It all begins with human error, and starts off with a series of bad decisions," said Curry County Sheriff Roger Hatcher.
"Part of the problem with teen drivers is they are not taking responsibility for their actions," Hatcher said. "Another problem is parents not teaching their teens responsibility or forcing them to face the consequences for their actions."
Another major cause of teen-related crashes is the use of cell phones, either trying to talk on them or texting someone while driving, said Lt. Rick Anglada, New Mexico State Police public information officer.
"Crashes are caused by someone's actions or inactions — accidents are an unwanted event," said Anglada. "Taking their eyes off the road for even two seconds can cause an accident."
Other factors that Anglada says contribute to fatal or serious teen crashes are traveling at high rates of speed and not wearing seatbelts.
"Teens don't realize the faster you go, the longer it takes to stop," said Anglada.
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By Leslie Bilderback 03/01/2010
The one thing I can grow is potted herbs. And it's such a personal triumph that I feel it necessary to preserve their flavor for as long as possible, if only to prove that they ever existed at all. Infused oils and vinegars are a great way to add the flavor of herbs to your everyday cooking. Don't limit their use to your salad bowl. Use them for roasted and grilled vegetables, meats and fruits, slow-cooked legumes, marinades and dips. You can use any combination of herbs and/or spices in your infusions.
Everything the oils and vinegars come into contact with needs to be impeccably clean, including the herbs. To be sure no bacteria are present, give the herbs a quick dip in a sanitizing solution of 1 teaspoon household bleach dissolved in 6 cups water. Dip the herbs in it and then rinse them in cold running water. (Diluting and rinsing makes this perfectly safe.) Dry them completely before adding to oils.
It's easiest to make your infusions in wide-mouth canning jars first, then strain them into pretty bottles. Jars, bottles, lids and corks must all be sanitized before you begin. The easiest way to do this is to run them through a dishwasher. You can also boil them for 10 minutes, remove with tongs and drain and cool on clean towels.
Flavored oils and vinegars are often seen gracing the counters of well-groomed kitchens and gourmet shops. But it takes more than a decorative sprig to get flavorful infusions. For both oils and vinegars, herbs should be chopped fine, bruised to release the oils, then packed tightly into glass jars and filled at least three-quarters of the way to the top.
For vinegar infusions, white wine vinegar is a good choice, as is rice vinegar. Cider vinegar can work, too, if the spices and herbs are potent. Distilled white, red wine and balsamic vinegars are too strong; their flavors will compete with your infusions. Bring the vinegar to a simmer, then pour it into sanitized jars packed with herbs and spices. Cover loosely with cheesecloth or a clean towel and, when completely cool, seal with a sterilized lid and set in a cool dark spot for 2 to 4 weeks. When you think it's ready, strain out the herbs and taste it. If it's not strong enough, repeat the process with a new batch of chopped herbs. Strain finished infusions through a coffee filter or several layers of cheesecloth to remove cloudiness. Place a few decorative sprigs of clean herbs inside a sanitized bottle, fill with the infused vinegar and seal with a sanitized cork.
Oil infusions are similar to vinegar ones, but herbs must be completely dry and the oil should not be heated. Choose a neutral-flavored oil, such as canola, safflower or vegetable. Olive and nut oils are too strong for infusions, unless you want the taste of olives or nuts to be a part of your flavor blend.
Pour oil into a sanitized jar filled three-quarters full with clean, dry spices and chopped herbs. Seal tightly with a sanitized lid and let it sit in a cool dark spot for 2 weeks. Shake the jar daily to blend the aromatic oils with the base oil. After 2 weeks, taste the oil. If the flavor is lacking, strain the oil into another sterilized jar full of spices and herbs and repeat the process. Finish as with vinegar.
Flavored Vinegars
Garden Herb Vinegar Infuse into white wine vinegar 4 parts parsley; 3 parts chives; 2 parts each thyme and tarragon; and 1 part each sage and celery seed.
Chile Spice Vinegar Infuse into cider vinegar 3 parts dried guajillo chiles; 2 parts each coriander and cumin; and 1 part each garlic, thyme, oregano and cumin.
Minted Vinegar Infuse into rice vinegar 2 parts each peppermint, spearmint and wintergreen; 1 part each lemon verbena and anise seed; and 1 part sugar.
Winter Spice Vinegar Infuse into white wine vinegar 2 parts each rosemary and thyme; 1 part each mint, allspice berries, chopped ginger and cardamom; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 cloves; and ¼ vanilla bean.
Eastern Vinegar Infuse into rice vinegar 3 parts each kaffir lime leaves, cilantro and scallion; 2 parts toasted sesame seed; and 1 part each chopped garlic, chopped ginger, star anise and Szechwan peppercorns.
Fruit Vinegar Infuse into white wine vinegar 3 parts raspberries; 1 part each opal basil, lemon verbena and lemon thyme; and 1 cinnamon stick.
Flavored Oils
Herbaceous Olive Oil Infuse into olive oil 2 parts each rosemary, basil and sage; 1 part each chopped garlic, fennel seed and
basil; and 1 pequin chile.
Spicy Barbecue Oil Infuse into peanut oil 2 parts each oregano, thyme and cilantro; 1 part each cumin, coriander, chile de arbol, kaffir lime leaves, brown sugar, garlic and mustard seed; and 1 cinnamon stick.
Savory Oil for Seafood Infuse into corn oil 2 parts each bay leaves and celery seeds; 1 part each cardamom, allspice and chopped ginger; 1 vanilla bean; and 1 cinnamon stick.
Lemon Pepper Oil Infuse into corn oil 3 parts lemongrass and 1 part each pink peppercorns, Szechwan peppercorns and chopped ginger.
Annatto Oil Infuse into safflower oil 1 part each annatto seed and garlic, sautéed in an equal amount of safflower oil until warmed and then cooled completely; and 1 part each bay leaves, cinnamon sticks and black pepper.
Caribbean Oil Infuse into vegetable oil 2 parts each juniper berries, cilantro and thyme; 1 part each chopped garlic and chopped ginger; 1 Scotch bonnet chile; and 1 cinnamon stick.
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The committee, which has been meeting around a large rectangular table in the Center library since January, is one among thousands that meets this time of year to select, and perfect, the games and booths that will appear at Purim carnivals around the country. In Pasadena, the carnival has been celebrated as a community event for the past 20 years, rotating each year to a different synagogue, "Which means that the community isn't split up in six different directions," explained Edeena Gordon of PJTC, a member of the committee. Rochelle Coombs of Congregation Shaari Torah, still remembered the days of her childhood, during the '60s, when the carnival was only at PJTC, but now supported -- with her time and her money -- the group approach.
The carnival, which commands about 500 fun-loving participants will offer the usual stress-releasing booths and games. "Most of the booths are to get out your aggressions," Hanoka ventured. When asked, though, what karaoke or the lollipop toss had to do with Purim, Angel spoke for the group: "There is a little connection to Purim in all of the booths," he said, such as the Vashti ring toss, the knock-down-Haman ball toss, the Queen Esther karaoke experience, and so on and so forth. The sisterhoods from the participating temples, Coombs was eager to add, were making the hamantaschen.
The committee, which by now is working together as smoothly as a well-oiled grogger, had a pretty good grasp of the difficulties and last-minute tie-ups that lay before them. During the meeting, the smallest minutia was presented and discussed: Were the churros kosher? Adrienne Matros of PJTC's Weizmann Community Day School said they were. Matros, whose father works at the West Co. Bakery, which is donating all the churros, explained it was a matter of the dough... and the bakery. Gordon, who commanded the north end of the table, was satisfied with their qualifications but was stuck on how many churros to order. "A couple thousand," Rabbi Hanoka calculated, from the other end, "Just get rid of them before Pesach." When Combs announced that Congregation Sharri Torah's youth group wanted to do a karaoke booth instead of the usual dart balloons, the meeting room erupted: "Why is it one or the other?" "The more the merrier." Finally a conciliatory Angel came through, "Okay, okay," he said, taking a swig of his Coke, "we'll take the dart balloons." Shirli Cohen, the youth and seniors director at PJTC, supported his decision: "It's not hard, it's easy, well, it's hard to win, but not hard to run."
A zillion more mundane details were gone over that night, and still the committee worked on. Perhaps, I thought, not entirely unselfishly, it's not such a bad thing that the planning committees of the world are confined to musty meeting halls, with ancient maps of Palestine on their walls, so that children -- and those of us who still act like children -- can partake of the magic that is this holiday.
Final on the agenda was the dunk tank: The temple kids were so excited about being the "victims" in the tank that it occurred to the committee that they might be able to charge them to participate. "The Tom Sawyer approach," Angel mused, "'You want to whitewash this wall?'" This idea so delighted those sitting around the table that they momentarily lost focus and drifted off into their own magical worlds before returning to reality. "How often do you think the kids are going to get dunked?" Gordon asked, in a practical, no-nonsense voice. The committee agreed it depended on the adult who was in charge, his sense of humor and who was inside the booth, "If you don't like the kid... beeeep!" a voice cackled, somewhere off in the distance. Moved by the spirit, and the increasingly late hour, the committee landed on the idea that if they could convince their rabbis to get into the water, they could make a small fortune. Turning to Rabbi Hanoka, Matros asked if he wouldn't mind taking a dip in the tank, "With a swim suit it wouldn't be so bad," she said. "If I'm going in there," Hanoka said firmly, "it's $500 a ticket." The thought stopped the committee dead in its tracks: "Do rabbis wear swim suits?"
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