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Do you suffer from arthritis? Check out these 14 alternative therapies:
1. Physical therapist doing massage, range of motion exercise, wax dips, hot/cold packs, ultrasound, traction, and electrical stimulation. A Physical Therapist gives the best therapy for each individual because we are different in size, age, mobility. You come two to three times weekly and then once a week as you progress.
2. Chiropractors make certain manipulations to help your pain go away by using heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, traction, massage and exercise. They know the muscular skeletal systems of the body and really believe in proper nutrition, vitamin and mineral supplements, along with balanced exercise.
3. Acupuncturists are trained in placement of acupuncture needles for pain relief.
4. Occupational therapists demonstrate how to perform tasks easily at home to protect the joints from injury.
5. Nutritionists and dietitians recommend certain foods and vitamin therapy. Mackerel and salmon contain omega 3 fatty acids which helps decrease inflammation and Vitamin C, A, D work great. You can make an appointment with a nutritionist for a couple of hours and ask her all your questions.
6. Do water aerobics in deep water so you are not jumping on your joints.
7. Herbal therapy
8. Weight reduction takes stress and pressure off your joints.
9. Yoga teaches movement with proper joint alignment bringing deformed joints back to normal as certain muscles are lengthened and strengthened.
8. Flotation tanks -- float your pain away in 93.5 degree water temperature for an hour relaxing muscles to release endorphins which are natural body pain killers.
9. Copper therapy -- wearing a copper bracelet relieves arthritis pain especially for those who have difficulty in metabolizing copper.
10. Pain management therapy teaches how to reduce stress, relax, and keep busy to keep your mind from thinking about your pain.
11. Massage therapy -- eucalyptus ointment (thick oil based product called eucalypta mint) and heat work great. Other arthritic ointments are massaged at night to help relieve stiffness.
12. Ice therapy -- to prevent pain when a joint has been stressed from overwork and overuse. Apply a gel pack for 15-20 minutes on then remove for 10-15 minutes. This can be repeated for hours.
13. Heat therapy -- used when joints are hot, swollen and tender to reduce pain.
14. Exercise therapy -- walking, biking and swimming help mobility and reduce pain.


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By editor • Feb 14, 2013
Originally published on February 15, 2013 7:54 am
Don't you just love pointing out when others are wrong? In this game, contestants hear fictitious reports from actual NPR correspondents, and must identify which piece of information is inaccurate. This game is unpossible!

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With the holidays coming to an end, it's the perfect time of year to take a break and find ways to relax in Pure Michigan. We asked Shann Vander Leek, an internationally recognized life coach, about ways she finds relaxation and happiness in Michigan.
What's your favorite way to relax? If it's by spending a day being pampered, be sure to check out Spa | A Pure Michigan Winter in our winter video series.
Q: Can you tell us a little about yourself?
A: I am an internationally recognized life coach, certified by the Coach Training Alliance. I partner with clients all over the world. I study Hatha yoga and am a Union Yoga, certified Yoga instructor.
I have a lifetime of professional experience as a successful broadcast media consultant, sales coach, leader, entrepreneur, business owner, marketing specialist, volunteer, voice over announcer, and life-skills trainer. I am a prolific reader, blogger and a published best selling author.
I love to engage individuals in compelling conversations that inspire them to play much bigger, and live fuller, more meaningful, and happier lives. I know engaged, fully expressed people leading purposeful lives have a big impact on the world. Life Coaching is one of the most powerful agents of positive human change.
I am happily married 20 years, with 1 amazing daughter, 1 mouthy Siamese cat, 1 spaz-face bunny, and a life full of people and places I am grateful for. I live with my family in the Village of Suttons Bay, where we spend our free time exploring Leelanau County. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is our weekend playground.
Q: The holidays are a stressful time for many people – what advice do you have to help people relax, unwind and rebalance after this hectic time?
A: The best advice I can share is to listen to your body and pay attention to how you feel. If you are stressed and exhausted, you deserve to rest and take care of yourself. When you ignore the signals from your body, you will get sick. Don't wait until you are completely maxed-out to care for yourself. I suggest clearing the calendar of as many extra-curricular activities as possible in the month of January. Lighten your schedule and focus on self-care activities that you find relaxing.
We forget that we can give the most when we are well rested and living the lives we love. We can be the best partners, parents, business owners or colleagues when we are feeling nurtured, fulfilled, inspired and self-expressed. We can have the biggest impact on social and community changes when we are in balance.
Q: Are there any specific places that you like to enjoy relaxing activities?
A: I am a big fan of Pavlova European Salon and Spa in Traverse City. After the holidays I plan to enjoy a delightful European facial from Bonnie (my favorite Aesthetician). I practice Pilates at BE Pilates and Massage Studio, and schedule regular body work and massage therapy at Sacred Ways Healing Arts.
Q: What are some things that people can do to keep themselves balanced all year long?
A: 1. Discover Joy Spotting!
Make a luscious list of 5-10 things that bring you joy every day. At the end of the day, take a few minutes to journal your discoveries. My family and I often share our top five lists over dinner.
Here's a few items from my luscious list for today:
The way my husband says "Good Morning Beautiful," the sunrise over the bay, the twinkle of lights on our Christmas tree, listening to Phillip Phillip's new album, being kind to a friend, delicious food, a (saved from our summer garden) Geranium with hot pink flowers, and finding the perfect present for my daughter.
2. Schedule time each day to be quiet.
As little as 5 minutes of quiet time can make a difference in your life. Simply close your eyes and breathe deeply several times to relax your mind. Find peace while listening to a guided relaxation like Transition to Calm that can be found on iTunes or Anxiety Slayer. If you work in a high-stress job, lunchtime can be a great time to escape from your responsibilities at work and claim some peace. Consider driving to the nearest body of water and enjoy your lunch break while watching the waves ebb and flow.
3. Move your body every day.
To stay in balance all year long you have to move your body. Walk your dog, go to the gym, take a yoga class, run, stretch, dance, play! Move your body in some way each day and you will sleep better, stay healthier, and free lower your level of stress.
4. Treat yourself to a special extravagance at least once a month.
This could be dinner and a movie, a massage, a weekend getaway, a chance to sleep in. Anything goes. You deserve something to look forward to at least once a month.
5. Make quality time for your family.
Create family traditions, eat dinner together, take time to really listen and learn more about the people you love the most in the world. Is there anything more important than bonding with your loved ones?
Three pitfalls to avoid at all costs…
1. Learn to say No.
We all tend to take on more responsibility than we should, which can create stress and take us away from living in the moment. Getting caught up in a cycle of 'I have to' vs. 'I want to' can be destructive. It is Okay to say no thank you.
2. Learn to set healthy boundaries with people.
Do what you can to stop yourself from getting tangled up in the daily drama of another person's life. Caring doesn't mean diving in to solve someone's problems. Being a good listener and a fantastic hugger, is a much better use of your time and energy.
3. Identify and limit your time spent with "Energy Vampires."
People who regularly rant, rave and complain about life, politics and work can tap out all of your positive energy. Steer clear of these folks whenever possible. Life if too short to spend time with negative people. If you must spend time with Energy Vampires, do your best to find some humor in their antics.
Implement these ideas and enjoy a balanced and fulfilling life after the holidays.
Q: Many people tend to get the winter blues or hibernate inside during the winter months – what are your recommendations to help with this?�
A: I used to suffer from the winter blues which are sometimes referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder. I made a few simple changes that have greatly improved my state of mind during the darkness of winter.
1. Get outside for at least 15 minutes on sunny days to treat your body to a healthy dose of Vitamin D. Add a D3 supplement and/or foods rich with Vitamin D3 to your diet. Vitamin D3 can be found in fortified milk, salmon, sardines, egg yolks etc. Vitamin D3 is a vitamin and a hormone that our bodies need to remain mentally balanced. Think about how good you feel when you soak up the sunshine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the health benefits of Vitamin D3.
2. Purchase a full spectrum light for your desk. The winter blues can be averted with full spectrum light therapy. These lamps are often on sale this time of year.
3. Relax and surrender to the slower pace of winter.
Q: What are some of your favorite winter activities?
A: I enjoy snowshoeing in the woods, hiking, and capturing images of the snowy shores of Lake Michigan. My husband enjoys snowboarding at Crystal Mountain with our daughter.
Q: What do you love about the Michigan in the winter?
A: Michigan winters are incredible. I love the snow covered landscapes and the quiet of the village after a fresh snowfall. I love knowing we can go sledding at Bahle Park and walk home to hot cocoa and roaring fire in the fireplace. We can choose to participate in the Friday night "live" events in Traverse City along with a full line up of winter concerts and festivals. The beautiful thing about Michigan in the winter is that you have loads of activities to choose from all season long.
Q: To you, what is "Pure Michigan"?
A: Pure Michigan based is the crushing beauty of my surroundings. The majesty of the forest. The gentle rolling farm land. The beauty, and bounty of the great lakes. The gorgeous seasonal landscapes. I could go on and on… I am blessed to live in northern Michigan, one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
If you're looking for relaxation this season in Michigan, why not visit one of our state's many spas? Learn more in Spa | A Pure Michigan Winter, from the Pure Michigan winter video series.
Shann Vander Leek is a transformational life coach, Yogini, and author of Life on Your Terms. She is the founder of True Balance International, co-founder of Anxiety Slayer, and creator of the Transformation Goddess Experience. Unconventional and delightfully curious; she coaches professional women in transition to live life on their terms and create more balance in their lives through life coaching, self-care and creative expression. Visit Shann's website at www.ShannVanderLeek.com for her free special report, Navigating Through Transition.


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Coconut Oil
In a former life, when I was an Air Force doctor, one of my duties was to give "Healthy Heart" briefings with a script furnished by Air Force experts. It covered the scientific consensus of the time (the early 80s) about diet. It recommended a low fat diet, restricted cholesterol and saturated fat, and demonized tropical oils like palm oil and coconut oil. (Trans fats weren't yet on the agenda.)
Times have changed. Today we are more lenient about cholesterol in the diet, less concerned about total fat and saturated fat, and more concerned about trans fats. While many major health organizations still discourage its use, coconut oil has not only been rehabilitated in the public mind, but all kinds of health benefits are being claimed for it.
The fats in coconut oil
Coconut oil is high in saturated fats; it contains more saturated fatty acids than any other non-hydrogenated oil. It is stable and has a long shelf life. It is used in movie theaters to pop popcorn and in South Asian cuisine for dishes like curries. A hydrogenated version of coconut oil is an ingredient in non-dairy creamers. Much of the research done on coconut oil studied hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated forms. According to an article in the New York Times:
Partial hydrogenation creates dreaded trans fats. It also destroys many of the good essential fatty acids, antioxidants and other positive components present in virgin coconut oil. And while it's true that most of the fats in virgin coconut oil are saturated, opinions are changing on whether saturated fats are the arterial villains they were made out to be. "I think we in the nutrition field are beginning to say that saturated fats are not so bad, and the evidence that said they were is not so strong," Dr. Brenna said.
Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which raises both HDL and LDL cholesterol levels. This may improve the cholesterol profile, although there are concerns that it may promote atherosclerosis by other means. Virgin coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides, which are not as risky as some other saturated fats.
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Hello! This is my first post here. My ds is 8.5 months old and is eating three solid meals a day. He nurses approximately six times a day. I used to be able to pump about four ounces off one breast first thing in the morning, but am lucky if I get two ounces now. I attribute this to the fact that ds is eating more solids. Still, I would like to be able to pump more for when we go out and leave the baby with my parents or for when I go to work (which is occasionally.)
It is also important to note that I do not pump regularly, only when I know I need to store some milk for when I go out or go to work. I am not a big fan of pumping. Ds makes it very difficult to pump and nurse at the same time (he loves kicking his legs! ) I have an Avent Isis manual pump. Do you think buying an electric pump would make pumping easier or more efficient, or am I off the mark? Any thoughts on what I can do to get more milk when I pump, or do I need to start pumping that measly ounce or two a day on a regular basis to build up a stockpile in the freezer?


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A Spokane developer hopes to transform the historic and deteriorating Ridpath Hotel into micro-apartments and luxury condos.
Developer and Architect Ron Wells said he has purchased 12 percent of the units in the Ridpath and hopes to secure the rest of the space by July.
"I just enjoy renovating historic buildings," Ron Wells said.
"This is a legendary historic building and I want to see that Ridpath sign on the roof light up and the building light up. And see the building be active and alive again," he added.
Wells said the micro-units will be under 300 square feet and rent for $375 a month.
The Ridpath first opened its doors in 1899 and operated for more than a century. In 2008, the doors closed and it's been a hot bed of vandalism ever since. In 2011, the city discovered transients had been living, sleeping and going to the bathroom inside the hotel for months.
"The building was an institution in Spokane for a century and very important. More than a century it was a very important part of downtown Spokane. So bringing it back to life and cleaning it up and having 254 happy apartment tenants and three more condo dwellers loving living here. It's walk anywhere, making it coming alive is really what the challenge is," Wells said.
During Wells' research he discovered a large marble pool in the basement of the hotel. The pool has been concealed by a floor for almost half a century. Wells said it appears the pool was built when the hotel was constructed. He plans to restore the pool as part of the renovations.


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Healthy Gluten-Free Dinners
If you're trying to juggle both gluten-free and gluten-containing dinners, keep things organized. It's best to prepare the gluten-free version first to prevent contamination of work surfaces, cutting boards, and cooking utensils. We don't recommend trying to prepare both at the same time; it's too easy to get confused, and you are more likely to cross-contaminate. Focus on one thing at a time.
Our first recipe is Chickpea Bajane. Bajane is a Provençal term for the midday meal. Chickpeas are a staple in Provence, where they are often stewed and served with pasta and vegetables. In this version, chickpeas, leeks, carrots, fennel, and spinach are served atop protein-rich quinoa.
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The donation of Rev. Theodora Elkinton WaringTuesday, March 20th, 2012
She was born into the "weighty" Quaker Elkinton family of Philadelphia. Her parents, Howard (Haverford, class of 1914) and Katharine Wistar Elkinton, both descendants of notable Quaker families, were among the first to work for the newly-formed American Friends Service Committee as relief workers in France during World War I, then again in Germany during World War II, he as director of their Berlin office, while she enabled over 1,000 professional Jewish women to emigrate to Australia. They witnessed Kristallnacht and wrote letters describing it. That's just going back one generation from the vibrant Theodora Elkinton Waring, who was born in 1927 to Howard and Katharine. She lived a comfortable life in the bosom of her loving family, attending Germantown Friends School, making friends, but when her father was sent to Germany, she and her brother, Peter, were sent to a Quaker school in Holland for the duration. After their return to America, "Dody" went back to Germantown Friends, then to Smith for two years. In the meantime, she met and married Thomas Waring after his two-year duty as a conscientious objector, 1944-46.
As a couple, they went to do relief work in Finland for refugees in Karelia in 1947. After returning to America, with a family now consisting of five children, having always been solicitous of her husband's career needs, Dody finally went back to school, finishing her undergraduate degree, then a master of divinity from Harvard, and finally a doctorate from Boston University School of Theology in the 1980s. This education prepared her to serve as a chaplain at the New England Baptist Hospital and later at the Danbury State Hospital. Although her family life changed, she is today still surrounded by loving family and friends.
About five years ago, Rev. Elkinton Waring began sorting through a box of WWI letters from her mother, and since 2010, she says she became totally preoccupied with her family papers. Primarily, these are from her grandmother, Katharine Evans Mason, her mother, Katharine Wistar Mason Elkinton and her mother-in-law, Grace Warner Waring. The large topics are the relief work in France and later in Berlin in which her parents were engaged, and her husband, Tom Waring's correspondence as a conscientious objector.
We were contacted in November 2011 about the potential of receiving these family treasures. Dody had by that time processed them in their entirety, including genealogical charts, photographs, documents of all sorts, and, of course, the letters. Dody came down from Massachusetts this past weekend with her granddaughter, Sarah Waring (Haverford 2001) in a mini-van packed with the 13 cartons of her treasures which were received in Special Collections. In the afternoon, there was a celebratory event with some of Dody's family in attendance as well some staff of the college. On the following day, we were privileged to conduct an oral history interview with Rev. Elkinton Waring, which will soon be available from our website. All in all, an extraordinary weekend tied to a treasure trove collection of Elkinton and Waring family papers, which have such great potential for future scholarly use.


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Cleaner gas rule would mean higher price at pumpBy DINA CAPPIELLO
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The price of gasoline is increased one year ago at a Shell station in Hot Springs, Ark. The oil industry says a proposal to reduce sulfur in gas and tighten emission standards would increase prices at the pump by 6 to 9 cents per gallon. The EPA says it would be less than a penny per gallon.WASHINGTON The Obama administrations newest anti-pollution plan would ping American drivers where they wince the most: at the gas pump. That makes arguments weighing the cost against the health benefits politically potent.
The proposal to reduce sulfur in gasoline and tighten auto emission standards, released Friday, would raise gasoline prices by less than a penny per gallon, the Environmental Protection Agency says. But the oil industry points to its own study putting the cost between 6 and 9 cents a gallon.
The EPA also said its proposal would add about $130 to the price of new vehicles, beginning in 2025.
The administration says the costs to consumers are worth the payoff: billions of dollars in health benefits from reductions in smog- and soot-forming pollution.
The agency predicts $7 in health benefits for every dollar spent to implement the new rules. The agency must hold public hearings before finalizing the rules. It plans for them to take effect in 2017.
The proposal was praised by environmentalists and health advocates, as well as automakers who say it will help the U.S. catch up with the cleaner fuels used in other nations. California already uses the sulfur standard.
EPA Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe said the proposal is designed to protect the environment and public health in an affordable and practical way.
Opponents say gasoline prices are stubbornly high already and Americans shouldnt have to pay more. The oil industry, Republicans and some Democrats had urged the EPA to hold off on proposing the tighter regulations.
With $4 a gallon gas the norm in many parts of the country, we cannot afford policies that knowingly raise gas prices, House Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton said Friday. Instead, the Obama administration should work to increase energy supplies by approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada and other projects, said Upton, R-Mich.
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United Way Alliance Pacesetters Club climbing
VIENNA – United Way Alliance set an aggressive fundraising goal of $722,000 for the Mid-Ohio Valley in September 2012 for a network of health and human service agencies. They publicly recognize individuals that contribute $500 or more throughout its fall campaign. This group of donors, called The Pacesetters Club, provides the foundation upon which the rest of the community can build by recognizing the vital importance of personal giving at an exceptional level, United Way officials said.
Linda Bechtold McCormick, 2012-13 Pacesetter Club chairman, states, "It is enormously gratifying to witness the generosity of our citizens who continue to give at such an exemplary level and to welcome many new members of the Pacesetters Club. It is heartwarming to know that thousands in our community will be served through the generous contributions of the Pacesetters."
Although there are some local businesses (both large and small) yet to report, there are 188 Pacesetter members who together have donated $238,525 to the United Way Alliance and its agencies..
"Your donation helps fund programs that build the very fabric of our community … strong youth, strong families and self-sufficient individuals," states Joyce Mather, executive director of the United Way Alliance.
Leading the way at the Alexis deTocqueville Society ($10,000-plus) are Nick Swisher and one anonymous donor.
Platinum Level ($5,000 to $9,999) donors are Richard and Liza Adams, Arthur and Judy Campbell, Frank and Becky Deem, Harry and Kathe Deitzler, Harry H. Esbenshade Jr. Harry H., III and Margaret S. Esbenshade.
Those giving at the Gold Level ($2,500 – $4,999) are Arlene and Edward Borkowski, Chris and Rita Campbell, K.M. and D.A. Fogarty, Alice M. Harris, Jan Dils and Chuck Hughes, Michael and Catherine King, Dr. and Mrs. Barry Louden, Frieda Owen, JT and Mary Thomas, John and Sherri Wheeler.
Those giving at the Silver Level ($1,000 to $1,499) are Kimberly Allowatt, Janet Azinger, Todd Baucher, Karl and Ann Boelter, Dean and Ellen Boone, Judith Borger, Earl and Jeane Curry, Anne L. Davies, David Drennon, Wayne and Kay Dunn, J. Fred Earley II, H. Smoot Fahlgren, Robert J. Fehrenbacher, Lee and Becky Freeman, Russell K. Garrison, Marie Foster Gnage, Arnold C. Green, Melinda Hartz, Jeanne and Jim Hayhurst, Diane and Michael Hensley, Dr. Anna E. Hughes, Art and Mary Hunt, Jim and Martha Jackson, William J. Knapp, Betty Lutz, Gary McIntyre, Dr. Mark McKarnin, David and Janet Mongilio, Sally Morgan, Frank and Dorsey Northrup, Scott and Laura Oran, Merrell A. O'Shea, Cynthia F. Palm, Chip and Jan Pickering, Leslie Pittenger, Susan Pittenger, Nick Roberts, Dr. Michael and Andrea Santer, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Seita, Gia P. Schaffer, Roger Sheppard, Thomas D. Simpson, Dan and Marlene Sterrick, Steve and Christy Swisher, H. Talbott Tebay, DDS, Dr. Paul and Marla Van Dyke, Mary Welch, Jeff and Ann Wesson, Joe and Rebecca Wilson, Todd and Kelly Wiseman, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Zell and four anonymous donors.
Givers at the Bronze level ($500-$999) are Tina and Michael Adams, Alathea Alsup, Kristen L. Anderson, Dave and Susan Armstrong, Ann Bailey, James and Ann Beck, Gregory A. Bolton, Ken and Rose Bowen, William A. Boyle II, Michael J. Bugyis, Cindy and Jason Bullock, Brenda and Vic Burke, Joe and Marcia Campbell, Mike and Linda Chevalier, Gregory A. and Molly Cigal, Carlen and Charlene Collins, Raymond H. Conageski, Allison A. Crane, Eric Cunningham, Marla Cutright, Michael and Nancy Deem, Finbarr and Sallie Donovan, Bill and Connie Dziagwa, David J. Earl, Reinhard and Jennifer Eisenmann, Kathleen Ervine, Jim andTina Fain, Juliette L. Farson, David and Lynn Ferguson, Gary and Jill Flanagan, Sonny and Joan Foley, Jack and Ann Frost, Anne and Elvis Galbreath, Rick and Angie Gant, Marla Glancy, Robert and Peggy Goldenberg, Rick Hamilton, Tom and Julie Heller, Rod and Kay Hineman, Dave and Tama Hines, Jon M. Iles, Larry and Rachel Johnson, Bob and Susan Kahl, Peter Kinneberg, Sivamurthy Kyathari, Hayden E. Lancaster, James R. Lawson, Robert Leach, Joseph and Dianne Lee, Andy and Loria Lett, Michael and Joyce Lorentz, Dave and Mary McClure, Daniel McGraw, Diana and Rob McGrew, John M. Migliore, Chad and Nikki Mildren, Dale and Jerelyn Musgrave, John T. Myers, Blair and Rayann Newton, John and Lynn Nicholson, Rick Olcott, Mary Jo Pederson, Nanette and Bill Pettit, Angela J. Plotner, Rhonda Poling, Vint and Betty Rathbone, Nolan, Read, Robert Roesch, Mike and Susan Ross, Shawn Sandy, W. David Shoaf, Bobbi and Roger Shuman, Sherry Simmons, Ty and Shannon Snodgrass, Tim and Karen Stauffer, Bill and Alissa Steely, Dan and Robin Ollis-Stemple, Patricia Storts, Parnaz and Neil Strobl, Peter and Elizabeth Strobl, Philip and Amy Strobl, Jack and Linda Stokes, Thomas G. Stroploi, Scot and Betty Swartz, Suzanne and Jim Swearingen, Alan J. Szanfranski, Bryan and Tracy Taylor, Kathy J. Tilton, Mary Lou and Carroll Thompson, George M. Volker, Mike and Brittany Ware, Linda T. Watkins, Thomas and Margaret Webster, Dan and Sharon Wharton, Crystal D. Wheeler, Mike and Gina White, Joe and Martha Winans, Samuel A. and Sandra L. Winans and 16 anonymous donors.
The alliance agencies serve Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt and Wood counties in West Virginia as well as Washington and Athens counties in Ohio. "Over 200,000 people benefited from United Way's programs and services in from July 2011 through June 2012," added Mather.
Join the Pacesetters Club by sending a tax-deductible contribution to the United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley, 520 Grand Central Ave. Unit 201, Vienna, WV 26105 or make a pledge online at www.uwamov.com. Contact the United Way Alliance office at 304- 580-0570 with questions.


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Gene Stephenson can.
The former music professor at Coastal Bend College is still amazed by the chain of events that span 49 years, including two others and a snowball fight.
In 1965, Stephenson was a senior at Sam Houston State College and a member of its jazz ensemble, playing reeds.
That winter, the ensemble, known as The Houstonians, was invited to perform at what was then the annual Brownwood Jazz Festival that enjoyed a national reputation, drawing such big-band names as Stan Kenton.
En route, on U.S. 84, Stephenson and his fellow band members stopped near Goldthwaite to have a snowball fight.
Snow was more common there than in Huntsville.
No word on who won the fight, but Stephenson's loss became apparent about three hours later.
His senior ring — two weeks old — was not on his hand.
On the way back to Huntsville, the band tried to find the spot of the snowball fight, but by then, the snow had melted.
Enter Graham Jesse, the second character of Stephen's ring trilogy. In 1986, Jesse, an avid amateur archaeologist, was scouring a lake near Brownwood because it contains numerous fossils.
"One of his routines," Stephenson says, "was that he would stop at another fossil-rich spot near Goldthwaite to search along the highway. "He happened to see something gold glistening in the sun. He reached down and pulled my ring out of a mixture of clay and mud.
"It had been there for 21 years, but there's wasn't a scratch; there wasn't any wear on it. It was like the day I bought it."
Jesse held on to the ring. There was no Internet then, so he had no way of finding Stephenson, even though Stephenson's initials were carved in the ring.
With the introduction of Facebook, Jesse posted pictures of the ring on his page.
Enter Walt Boenig, the third pillar of Stephenson's ring trilogy.
Boenig was a senior at A.C. Jones High School when Stephenson was a sophomore. "He's a trombone player and has lived in Las Vegas for the last 40 years," Stephenson says.
Out of the proverbial blue, Boenig emailed Stephenson, asking if he had ever lost a Sam Houston senior ring?
Stephenson replied, "As a matter of fact, I did."
Boenig got Jesse's phone number and address. Jesse lives in Portland.
Stephenson and Jesse arranged to meet; late last week, Stephenson held his ring, missing for 49 years.
Because of the slings and arrows of time, the ring no longer fits.
"But, I'm going to get it sized," Stephenson says.
The ring is a history lesson. It includes an engraving of "Old Main" at Sam Houston, which burned down in 1982, four years before Jesse recovered the ring.
It also includes an engraving of Sam Houston's face.
"This is just bizarre," he says. "The odds of this are astronomical."
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School psychologist Skye Denison reluctantly agrees to act as maid of honor in her California cousin's over-the-top platinum-style wedding - and is also expected to assist the control-freak wedding planner. But when Skye discovers the planner dead, just one week before the big event, Skye is suddenly working double-duty. While overseeing every nuptial detail, she's also helping the police find out who hated the bridal consultant enough to kill her.
Can Skye get her cousin to the church on time - and save herself from a killer who may actually be on the guest list?
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"One of my favorite in the Scumble River Series"
I would not wish wedding planning on anyone especially for Skye's cousin Belle. As always Scumble River is full of great characters and I feel like I know them.
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Story was ok but the rudeness of everyone Skye talks to gets on my nerves.
She was fine.
"Love love the series"
Can't wait for the next one. Guess I will have to read the earlier ones, really enjoy it. Great characters, keeps the interest, funny moments, narrator is good.
"Another great hit"
Skye Dennison is great in this book. There is so much going on but I never got lost. This is one of the best in the series.
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An entertaining murder mystery not requiring a huge effort to enjoy. Light hearted plot that involves some zany characters
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This book was my worst book purchase. It was very boring and didn't hold my interest. I stopped midway through as I couldn't invest any more time hoping the storyline would improve.
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Yes, a good listen on holiday. I didn't mind pausing it to do other things.
I liked the characters in the rough end of town, the trailer town wedding was funny.
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I've always enjoyed this series. This book, though not the best in the bunch, was very enjoyable.
The mystery was good. I didn't guess who did it until the very end. I'm not really able to relate to the door-mat mentality of our heroine when it comes to her family though.
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Well, I don't know. Lulu has told me she will stop at 4 and I am sort of ready. However, last night she revised that to 8. lol I don't know...
Well, I don't know. Lulu has told me she will stop at 4 and I am sort of ready. However, last night she revised that to 8. lol I don't know...
Guess I should answer my own question!
I don't have an age that I would not nurse past. Way early on with Konur I had ENers in my life so it seemed very cool and normal for me to not have a set age that he should be done by. My good friends were all nursing 2-3 year olds and talked of letting them self wean, so I thought that was a great idea! Now that he is 5, it just doesn't make sense to me to set a limit as I know it will not last much longer.
I guess I would set my limit for if he ends up at an out of state college.
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12 months was going to be my absolute minimum. Now we near 21 months and in my head I'm vaguely thinking 3 sounds about right but I am aware that when we get to 3 I have no idea what life will bring. Neither me or my dh had any experience of breastfeeding in our families before I did it (well, not for the last few decades anyway. I imagine before that it was happening!) We're seeing how it goes.
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But the way I figure it is that I have the majority of the rest of my life to have time for myself & that these very few precious breastfeeding years are "once in a life time" w/ each child & will be over way too fast & I want to cherish every moment of them.
Well, maybe puberty Seriously, when DD was born I planned on doing somewhere between 6 months and a year. The first couple of months were a massive struggle and I didn't really feel I was enjoying bf until she was about 3 months old or so. So no way was I going to wean at 6 months - plus the more I read the more I learned about how beneficial carrying on was, for both of us.
Once we got over my return to work at 7 months, and that didn't interfere with breastfeeding (and made me value it all the more for the closeness I came back to after a day at work - important for both of us) I could just never see a good reason to stop.
And in fact I still can't see a good reason to stop before DD (who will be 3 in June) is good and ready. I don't have a set cut-off point in my mind, I am confident that she WILL stop when she is ready to do so - in fact I can see that the weaning process is one which is going on very gradually, she nurses a lot less than she did a year ago, she sleeps mostly in her own bed, she is more and more willing to accept a cuddle or a snack instead of breastfeeding (depends of course), so I can see that she is gradually and in her own way reducing the amount that she nurses. She's nowhere near ready to stop completely though. Of course the fact that my mum nursed me until I was nearly 3 1/2 probably colours my thinking on this to a certain extent.
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Initially I was going to do it for 3 months.. the 3 months I was going to be at home before returning to work. But during the first few weeks it was a struggle.. Then we went for the 2 month appointment with the pediatrician and he was so healthy and getting so big that we revised the goal to 6 months.. Then 6 months came and went.. and we are still here at almost 12 months. Gustavo turns 1 soon and now after he turns 1 I am going to stop pumping at work.. I am still having some mixed feelings about it.. so we'll keep nursing at night but not sure for how long, the pump is what I am eager to get rid of! :-)
I never really thought I would nurse much past 3 months and that mark came and went and now I really want to nurse for at least a year. Two seems ideal to me, but my family is soooo not supportive of extended nursing, and I wasn't at first either. I am still a little bothered by nursing much longer than 2 but I love it so much that I think if I make it that long I will just keep doing it! My dd doesn't really nurse for comfort though so I suspect that she will be an early weaner! Guess I am a little wishy-washy on what I want to do, huh? I would like to get pg in the next year though and if that happens I will nurse while pg and tandem nurse, if that works out for us.
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That sounds really familiar - I quit pumping when my DD was about 13 months. She was fine without milk when I wasn't around, but continued to nurse pretty much on demand when we were together. I work irregular hours so I did have some spells when I got a little uncomfortable at work, but my supply seems to have adjusted fine. And we are still going strong, she will be 3 in June and is an enthusiastic nurser. I was so happy to stop pumping but am still happy to continue nursing.Originally Posted by Mom2Gustavo
Hope it works as well for you!
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my son is 16 months. he is a milk monster. it is very sweet, he often giggles when on the breast..it is just too good to stay serious! anyway, i thought i would die in the begginning. i was using a nipple shield because i was so uncomfortable. now it is such a part of life. we nurse to sleep for naps and at night and, being a light sleeper, i am completley sleep deprieved. he too is a light sleeper and often we wake each other up by moving several times a night. i was thinking seriously about weaning because we are both tired but when i really was seriously thinking about it an intense sadness came over me. i know niether of us is ready. i am on the brink of a divorce, as well, and i can't imagine causing undo tauma, so making a very long answer for the question, i would really like him to self wean and i will try to make that happen.
I never really had an age in mind for weaning; just that I wanted to nurse for at least two years. I tandem nursed for almost a year and then when my older dd was just over three, I read her "Maggie's Weaning" just to give her the notion that weaning was something that would happen someday. I absolutely didn't expect this (I actually worried that she might get angry at the book), but she really identified with Maggie and self-weaned within a week. She wanted that book read over and over!!
My little one is 27 months now, and nursing is going strong. I think she's more attached to the mommy milk than her big sister was. I am big on child-led weaning, but I'm not sure how I would feel if she were starting Kindergarten and still nursing. I don't have a problem with it for others, but I just don't know how I'd feel. I know the relationship has to end sometime. I guess I'll cross that bridge when we come to it!
-By the way, my older dd, now 4 1/2, just asked to nurse - lol - how ironic. I expressed some milk into a cup for her, which she thoroughly enjoyed.
I never thought about it. My dd is 22 months old and still nurses for most of her nutrition. Solids actually mess her up inside... bowels mostly. Around 1 year she had an allergic reaction to food and that helped me accept that weaning would be HER decision not mine. I've also had times where I feel solid foods are of such poor quality... the genetically altered, pumped up, messed around with processing, etc. It's hard for me to give her less than food when breast milk is so natural and specific to her needs. Plus, she is very healthy. Always has been.


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A law impacting almost all electrical work in the state of Wisconsin is on the verge of being put off until next year.
The Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate have both approved AB 35. It would delay implementation of a law approved in 2008 set to take effect on April 1, 2013.
Mike Geary, an electrician based in Viola, is speaking out against the delay. The law requires electricians to be licensed in the state and for certain work to be done under the supervision of a master electrician.
"If you've got a pliers and a screwdriver, you can call yourself an electrician," said Geary.
"That law would eliminate that from happening and make it a much safer industry," he added.
Implementation would now be pushed back to April 1, 2014. Governor Walker's office did not respond to News 8's question about whether or not he plans to sign it into law.
"It's really a kick in the teeth to our industry and anyone that has prepared," said Geary.
"We're concerned that there is a lack of clarity," said Scott Manley, vice president of government relations for Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (MWC).
The organization lobbied in favor of a delay, arguing it will hurt hundreds of businesses in the state that employ their own in-house electrical workers.
"They're very skilled at what they do and they're very good at what they're doing," said Manley.
"They've been doing it for years and we don't think it makes sense to require them to become certified to do the job they've been doing for a long time," he added.
Critics of the delay say everyone has had more than enough time to prepare for the change.
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WEST RUTLAND Joseph E. Serrani, 76, of West Rutland died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at his home with his family.
He was born in Barre, VT, February 17, 1937, the son of Joseph and Elsie (Cleary) Serrani.
He was married October 5, 1957, to Patricia (Densmore) Serrani.
Joseph was the owner of Westside Press, and formerly employed by Montgomery Ward.
Joe played guitar in the band Harvey G and the Silvermen, and the Don Bletz and the Bleacher Boys Band.
He enjoyed his work, riding his scooter, his dog Scruffy, the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and the New York Giants.
He was a member of the Moose Club.
Surviving are his wife Patricia of West Rutland; four sons, Carl Serrani and his wife Laurie of West Rutland, Joseph Serrani of West Rutland, David Serrani and his wife Dianna of West Rutland, and Stephen Serrani and his wife Barbara of Pennsville, N.J.; a sister, Patricia Manley of Milton; five grandchildren, Matthew, Ali, Kenny, Kasey and Tyler; nieces and nephews, Brenda Jennings, Bonnie Yarnell, Marilyn Godin, Rick Aldrich, Tim Longley, Christine Moore and Deborah Trepanier.
He was predeceased by a sister Barbara Savage, and a half-brother Joseph Cleary.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland. Officiating will be the Rev. Vincent Coppola.
Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
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The following official response to the recent acts of terrorism was released today, Feb. 17.
My heart is burdened by the horrific violence that is being inflicted on the world by terrorists who show no regard for human life. Their acts are certainly a vile assault on all humanity, a distortion of religion and offensive to people of all faiths.
The most recent beheading of 21 Christians has stunned the sensibilities of people of goodwill. Our sadness and outrage should not be limited to the martyrdom of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Regardless of their religion, race, or homeland, mothers and fathers, sisters, brothers, and innocent children cry tears of unspeakable and unexplainable loss.
This is a time when the world needs the strength of the Holy Spirit to quiet the temptation to permit anger and vengeance to replace our sadness. We must seek solutions that will stop this irrational violence against all humanity, now. These tragedies call us to pray unceasingly so that we will not lose heart in our efforts to work intentionally for peace.
We pray for all those who are suffering the loss of their loved ones in the face of terrible cruelty.
We pray that, through the power of your Holy Spirit those who commit such violence will experience a transformation of their hearts.
We pray for a peace that seems so distant, may we, as instruments of your love, bring healing to this wounded world.
Lord, you are a source of our hope, may our faith in you never be shaken.
May Mary, Queen of Peace, hold all those who are suffering so they will feel the warmth of her loving embrace and find hope.
And may the souls of the victims of terrorism, and all the faithfully departed, through your mercy, rest in peace. Amen
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Fall fun down on the farm; Lost in a corn maze
At the entrance to this year's seven-acre corn maze at the Zembrzycki Dairy Farm, two giant, black Halloween spiders welcome you in to your adventure. Once you are about 20 feet into the maze, the corn will be towering above you, leaving you to concentrate fully on the aerial photo of the maze in order to know where you are and which way to go. If you don't, you will find yourself lost (and confused) very quickly! Within the maze, there are 12 checkpoints that are mysteriously hidden in various nooks and crannies. At each checkpoint, you get to solve a riddle and fill in the blanks on the game piece you receive upon entering the maze. The overall goal is to find all the check points and solve all the riddles. And if you really want a challenge, you can do the maze in the dark, with a flashlight, every Friday night from 6 to 10 p.m.
Since the Zembrzycki's initial corn maze, there have been numerous additions to their fall-themed fun on the farm. These include:
• Hay Bale Tower: The hay bale tower is fun for people of all ages to jump and climb. It makes for nice photo opportunities as well.
• Sling Shots: The sling shots are the newest addition. Here, you can test your skills and see how far you can launch a gourd at one of the four targets set up in the pasture.
• Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch: Here, a two-acre pumpkin patch is filled with bright orange pumpkins just waiting to be picked. Or you can simply choose from one of the pre-picked pumpkins in one of the wagons. (Prices will vary depending on the size of the pumpkin.)
• Snack Shack: The Snack Shack has food and drinks available for purchase.
• Petting Zoo: The petting zoo consists of some of the farm's friendly animals. It is a great opportunity for those who don't get to see farm animals up close too often.
• Campfires: Each campfire ring has its own large picnic table. These spaces are a great way for friends and family to get together and roast some marshmallows, cook some hotdogs and just simply enjoy the fresh country air and scenery. Large groups and parties are most welcome. (It is highly recommended that you reserve your campfire early so that you are guaranteed a spot on busy weekends.)
In addition to these fall themed activities, there is the Zembrzycki Farm Stand, which is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from mid-July through late October. The farmstand offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, along with baked goods, flower bouquets, strawberry rhubarb jam and sunflowers. Currently, their fall specialty offerings include baby yams, corn stalks, gourds, hay bales, Indian corn, pumpkins and winter squash.


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by Anton Shilov
Intel Corporation said Friday it would discontinue a bunch of desktop and mobile microprocessors made using 130nm process technology. The move's motives are unclear, but it believed that the company may suspend production the older microprocessors in favour of the new chips made using 90nm fabrication process.
The list of mobile processors to be axed includes Intel Mobile Pentium 4 chips at 2.80GHz, 3.06GHz in addition 3.20GHz with 533MHz processor system bus and with or without Hyper-Threading technology. Additionally, the company said it would discontinue Mobile Pentium 4-M processors at 2.20GHz, 2.40GHz, 2.50GHz and 2.60GHz along with the Mobile Celeron chips at 2.20GHz, 2.40GHz and 2.50GHz as well as Intel Celeron M 1.20GHz and Intel Pentium M 1.0GHz ULV.
In addition to mobile products, Intel Pentium 4 2.40GHz and 2.60GHz with 800MHz Quad Pumped Bus and HT technology will be canned.
The last date to place orders on the mentioned chips is
Intel recently introduced a broad family of microprocessors made using 90nm process technology that are able to replace the 130nm offerings: the 90nm chips are said to be a bit less expensive to make compared to products fabricated at thicker manufacturing technology.
Intel said in mid-May, 2004, that shipments of its 90nm Pentium 4 chips had increased 1 million units per week by late April, which is on-track with the company's expectations to ramp up volume production of its 90nm products in shortest time possible.
An Intel representative was not immediately available for comment.


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Home List of Titles Optical and infrared photometry of the nearby type Ia supernovae 1999ee, 2000bh, 2000ca, and 2001 ba
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/56643
- Title
- Optical and infrared photometry of the nearby type Ia supernovae 1999ee, 2000bh, 2000ca, and 2001 ba
- Author(s)
- Krisciunas, Kevin; Phillips, Mark M.; Suntzeef, Nicholas B.; Persson, S. E.; Hamuy, Mario; Antezana, Roberto; Candia, Pablo; Clocchiatti, Alejandro; DePoy, Darren L.; Germany, Lisa M.; Gonzalez, Luis; Gonzalez, Sergio; Krzeminski, Wojtek; Maza, Jose; Nugent, Peter E.; Qiu, Yulei; Rest, Armin; Roth, Miguel; Stritzinger, Maximilian; Strolger, L. G.; Thompson, Ian; Williams, T. B.; Wischwewsky, Marina
- Abstract
- We present near-infrared photometry of the Type la supernova (SN) 1999ee; also, optical and infrared photometry of the Type la SNe 2000bh, 2000ca, and 2001ba. For SNe 1999ee and 2000bh, we present the first-ever SN photometry at 1.035 μm (the Y band). We present K-corrections that transform the infrared photometry in the observer's frame to the supernova rest frame. Using our infrared K-corrections and stretch factors derived from optical photometry, we construct JHK templates that can be used to determine the apparent magnitudes at maximum if one has some data in the window -12 to -10 days with respect to T(Bmax. Following up previous work on the uniformity of V minus IR loci of Type Ia supernovae of midrange decline rates, we present unreddened loci for slow decliners. We also discuss evidence for a continuous change of color at a given epoch as a function of decline rate.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Source
- Astronomical Journal, Vol. 127, no. 3 1779 (2004), pp. 1664-1681
- Publication year
- 2004
- FOR Code(s)
- 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences; 020110 Stellar Astronomy and Planetary Systems
- Keyword(s)
- Near-infrared photometry; Photometric techniques; Supernovae
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- 0004-6256
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2004 The American Astronomical Society. All rights reserved. Publisher does not officially support author/institution self-archiving of either the postprint (final, revised accepted draft) or published version of full text.
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Fall TV Preview: NBC's 'The Michael J. Fox Show'
To watch or not to watch? To suffer through a lackluster new show and risk missing a spectacular one? It's the fall television roulette that can drive lesser TV fanatic insane. Luckily, I am here to offer preview of the not-for-review pilots I managed snag this summer. Consider me your DVR Whisperer, advising you on which shows should get your season pass and which you should just skip. Here are my first impressions on NBC's "The Michael J. Fox Show," premiering Sept. 26 on NBC at 10/9c.
The Premise: Beloved and respected news anchor Mike Henry (Michael J. Fox) retired after his Parkinson's disease began to hinder his on-air performance. Five years later, his family is anxious for Mike to return to work, causing his wife ("Breaking Bad's" Betsy Brandt) to sneakily nudge him back into the newsroom.
Why You Should Watch: Having grown up with Fox's on "Family Ties" and the Back To The Future trilogy and loved his recent Emmy-nominated turns on "The Good Wife," I was thrilled that Fox was returning to television full-time. But I had no idea what to expect for a show as autobiographical as "The Michael J. Fox Show." Fox is not television sick. There are no artfully lit shots of him in oversized sweaters filming goodbyes for his children or taking an ominous amount of pills while a maudlin McLachlan song plays. Instead, Fox offers an unflinching, and yes, funny exploration of a family coping with their an patriarch. Initially, the humor feels wrong, especially during a cringe-worthy scene involved a wheeled desk chair, but if the Henry family and Fox himself can laugh at an otherwise debilitating disease, we can too.
Why You Shouldn't Watch: Watch it. There isn't a reason not to. I only have one major concern regarding "The Michael J. Fox Show": if it's only about Mike Henry's Parkinson's disease, then the "laugh-through-the-pain" sentiment will quickly grow stale and veer into self-exploitive. Although if this is truly a family show, then it will explore the lives of his eccentric teenage daughter, his aimless college-aged son, and his supportive wife. I also hope that Betsy Brandt will have more to do here than play a homogenized version of the the supportive wife on "Breaking Bad."
Watch the trailer embedded below. "The Michael J. Fox Show" debuts on Sept. 26 on NBC at 10/9c.


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Creamy masala chicken
Nutrition and extra info
- Freezable
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal541
- fat42g
- saturates23g
- carbs6g
- sugars0g
- fibre1g
- protein36g
- salt0.32g
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 3cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped
- 2 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tsp mild chilli powder
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- juice of 1 lime
The same shape, but smaller than…
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion
Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- 1 red chilli
Part of the capsicum family, chillies come in scores of varieties and colours (from green…
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
Turmeric is a fragrant, bright golden-yellow root that is most commonly seen and used dried and…
- 284ml carton double cream
- juice of ½ lemon
Oval in shape, with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile fruits…
- basmati rice and naan bread, to serve
Put the chicken, ginger, garlic, chilli powder, coriander, lime juice and 1 tbsp of oil in a bowl. Stir, and set aside. Chop the onion, and seed and chop the chilli.
Heat a large shallow pan. Tip in the chicken and marinade and fry for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a pan and fry the onion and chilli for 3-4 minutes until just soft. Add the turmeric and stir fry for 1 minute. Lower the heat, pour in the cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes, or until cooked. Season and stir in the lemon juice. Serve with rice and naan bread.
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Just made this recipe and it was delicious! I didn't have a red chilli so used a mild green one as well as some chilli flakes, and chilli powder. I also used full fat creme fraiche instead of cream, and half an organic chicken stock cube for the seasoning, oh and a little water as I'd not used as much cream as the recipe said so needed a bit more liquid. I also just put a squirt of lemon juice and lime juice from a bottle in it but you could still taste it but it wasn't acidic, it was great! I'll definitely be making it again!
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Today, we launched our latest Citizen Science project, ZomBee Watch, in partnership with San Francisco State University. Yes, that's right folks, we want you to become a real life ZomBee Hunter! To inspire you to do so, sit back and relax while I tell you this epic story of zombification!
Dead honey bee parasitized by the Zombie Fly.
Can you see the white maggot emerging from the neck region?
In the darkness of night zombified honey bees (ZomBees) abandon their hives and embark upon a flight of the living dead! These honey bees, Apis mellifera, have been infected by the Zombie Fly, Apocephalus borealis, brethren of the nefarious ant-decapitating flies.
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1) Last man standing - contestants scull an ale at the same time. Whoever is the quickest goes 1st. They then hit there opponent as hard as they can. There opponent then sculls another ale and returns the favor. Contestant continue to take turns. The victory goes to the last man standing. Highly favors drunken masters.
2) The summoners duel pit - summon monster battles
3) Cat and mouse - in a secluded fenced off area in the woods, contestants must evade capture as long as they can. Over time more watchmen are sent into the woods to search for them. Once stripped of there ribbon a contestant is out. No weapons are allowed, but apposed CMB checks are fine.
4) The master thief - a course designed to test rogues to there maximum capabilities. Is time based. Traps weapons are blunted as not to cause serious harm, but any mistakes incur a penalty. Rogues must open locks, disable traps, jump crevices, scale walls, contort themselves through small openings, balance across objects, obtain items without being seen, convince people to spill secrets, pick pockets and so on. One of my favorite is to add ostrich racing like off the "Prince of Persia: sands of time" movie.
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8) archery contest (better for low-levels).
9) feats of strength: set some thresholds for automatic success based off str. scores, then have players roll str checks and con checks (for lifting and endurance) as contestants are weeded out and the objects get heavier.
10) dueling arena - fight to first blood (in this case I would say first to get dropped to 10 HP or less loses, since HP loss doesn't directly correlate to taking physical damage).
11) wrestling (first to pin their opponent wins, maybe best 2 out of 3).
12) eating contest (fort saves, failure indicates you are nauseated for a number of minutes equal to the amount of food you ate :P)
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11) wrestling (first to pin their opponent wins, maybe best 2 out of 3).
Bear/midget/sumo wrestling added also
18) Wizard ball, Blood-ball except with spells, only fun for high level arcane and divine casters. Pretty much Rugby, except only 2 casters can cast on enemies, 2 castes can cast only on allies and 3 anywhere on the field as long as enemies/allies are not in the targeted square of the spell cast. All casters can cast on themselves. If the referee looses sight of the ball for more then 2 rounds (due to burrowing, ethereal or other planar travel) the ball is recalled to the center of the field. Winner by points or knocking out all opposition players. Played in a force domed arena.
19) Master chef - must track down animals, kill them and then harvest parts to cook. Nicest meal is the winner. More for parties then individuals.
20) Goblin run - explosive glyphs are placed randomly everywhere on a field. People then bet different distances on how far the goblin will get before he blows up.
21) Drunken daggers - darts but with daggers and drinking
22) Master artisan - sculpture or painting contest
23) Remorhaz riding - who can ride the Remorhaz the longest, withstanding its thrashing and intense heat ability. Usually only done on juvenile Remorhaz's because of the heat they generate. Whomever stays on the longest is the winner.
24) Trap Bridge - Parties design a trap which other parties must try an cross. Whomever has the least amount of people from the other teams able to cross it wins. Designed for engineers. Travel or polymorph spells are prohibited.
25) Tough man challenge - Obstacle course designed to test Reflex and Fort. Competitors must climb up poles imbued with chill or heat metal, dive into icy lakes (designed to fatigue)dodge spinning traps or projectiles, jump slippery pits. Competitors go in fours or fives per round. Whomever makes it to the finals is the winner. Quarter-staffs are carried by all competitors. Competitors usually start from different starting locations and meet up inside. Trippers and bull rushers have a significant advantage in the contest.
26) Fancy Dress. Flaunt charisma, enchantments, bluff (ridicule others), diplomacy and intimidate skills
27) Face your fears, horror house in which competitors face increasingly higher fear checks. Awards to those who make it through. Lots of side doors so people who succumb to fear immediately run out.
28) Tug of war, One combatant team has a druid shift into an elephant ^_^.
29) Beat the dealer, black jack with cards.
30) Fortune telling. Harrowing.
31) Egg hunt. Find hidden eggs in forest, smashing them. Some contain different colored ribbons, which have assigned prizes with them.
32) Sleeping dragon. People must sneak up on a sleeping dragon and steal its treasure. Three are several rings, as you get closer to the inner ring treasure (which includes magic items) contestants can steal from the dragons loot. Cost associated with each try. If tagged by the dragons younglings or the dragon, contestants are out.
33) Potion brew. Must create a potion but make it taste nice. Nicest tasting potion which still emulates the magical effects of the potion required to be crafted.
34) Royal rumble pit. Ven diagram maze. Players start on the outer circle and must make there way to the inner circle when the whistle blows. Players are required to knock contestants out. Fighters/rogues or the like are given blunted weapons of there choice, wizards/clerics are given wands that deal non lethal damage. No offensive casting that deals dice damage allowed, and no spells greater then 3rd level.


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Call Your Mother
Posted by Tiffany Clements on April 12, 2010
Go read Paul Krugman's NYT Sunday Magazine cover story on environmental economics. Now, forward it to your parents, literate children and friends who have been known to suffer from a glazing of the eyes when you try to explain just what it is you spend your days researching, modeling, or blogging.
Courtesy: www.toothpastefordinner.com
It would surprise me if someone with the keys to this blog machine hadn't had a beef with Kruggers in the past, but something must be said for having the gumption to explain Pigovian taxes to the masses.


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An early morning departure saw me sitting in the Charlotte airport, devouring a Cinnabon, and wishing I liked coffee.
When they announced our flight would be late (of course), the grumbling passengers settled down to wait, and to chat.
And that's when he introduced himself.
Santa Clause
And his wife!
A lovely couple that lives in Charlotte, they spend their year waiting for Christmas.
For Christmas, their house becomes the talk of the town – and "Santa" dresses up (in his own homemade suit!) and goes visiting hospitals, malls, families, you name it, he visits it.
And his wife does it all at his side. She's there every step of the way!
But the best stories he had to tell? Well this guy plays Santa all year long. When he goes on plane rides, children will ask him if he's Santa.
"I listen to the conversations they have with their parents. Like this one boy, I heard his mother call to him – so I got his name. Then she had mentioned they were going, 'home to Detroit'. So when the little boy came up to me and asked who I was, I said, 'Well James, don't you worry, I won't miss you in Detroit!'"
Needless to say, kids go nuts!
On another flight some kids were whispering together and pointing and looking at him. Suddenly the flight attendant walked up, sat on his lap with a, "Santa, I already sent you my letter. Just wanted to give you the heads up!" and walked away.
Stories like this always make me so happy! I imagine how excited those kids must've been to "have Santa on THEIR flight!"
And I got to end up with him and his wife on mine.
Sure, they doesn't have flying reindeer, but what they did have was a giving spirit.
What'd they give to me? An invitation that anytime I'm back in Charlotte I simply must come over for dinner and a visit.
What better gift could you ask for?