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By Natasha Burton
Betty actually started her long career as a model, but with her down-pat comedic timing and bubbly persona, she was totally perfect for radio. So perfect, in fact, that she got her own show, The Betty White Show.
The TV Experiment3 of 15
She segued from radio to some newfangled thing called television in 1949, and began appearing on Hollywood on Television. Then, she briefly hosted and produced her own daily talk show on NBC, once again entitled The Betty White Show.
First Lady of Game Shows4 of 15
Betty was the first woman to win a Daytime Emmy for "Outstanding Game Show Host," and after hosting and participating in a slew of similar programs, she was crowned the genre's first lady. (Oh, and she won five more Emmys, too.)
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On The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Betty made cheeky quips like, "I was lying in bed last night and I couldn't sleep, and I came up with an idea. So I went right home and wrote it down."
Doe-Eyed Rose6 of 15
On Golden Girls, Betty played sweet-as-pie Rose Nylund. We love this nugget of Rose-wisdom: "My mother always used to say: 'The older you get, the better you get, unless you're a banana.'"
Furry Friends7 of 15
Betty's biggest love is for animals. She once said, "All creatures must learn to coexist. That's why the brown bear and the field mouse can share their lives in harmony. Of course, they can't mate or the mice would explode."
Be Our Guest8 of 15
Betty's been on (literally) countless shows. One of her most memorable gigs was playing the blackmailing Catherine Piper on Boston Legal, a role she originally portrayed as a guest star on The Practice.
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We love her on the big screen, too: as the grouchy neighbor in Bringing Down the House, and with Sandra Bullock doing a crazy tribal dance in The Proposal.
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Co-star Sandra was on hand to give Betty a SAG Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010. Sandra joked how she found Betty's career longevity annoying, and Betty ribbed her right back: "Isn't it heartening to see how far a girl as plain as she is can go?"
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On a more serious note, Betty pondered after accepting her award: "Seventy-one years ago, when I sang on an experiment thing and it was called television, who would have dreamed it would culminate in an evening like this?"
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Betty tells the L.A. Times that her traveling salesman dad shaped her funny bone. He'd come home with jokes for her and her mother, "but they never explained them to me … They just told me which ones I could share at school and which ones I couldn't.
Everyone Loves Betty13 of 15
Betty's modern appeal is obvious — she's funny, smart and so darn cool. And, as TV Land's President Larry Jones says, "She transcends generations … she makes aging look like fun. Plus, she's so hip."
Facebook Fever14 of 15
Betty's Snickers Super Bowl commercial sparked an online campaign for her to host Saturday Night Live, leading NBC to slot her in on May 8. Betty told USA Today she has just one refusal: "I won't do any dope jokes … I don't think dope is a joke."
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You can see Betty in the fall comedy You Again, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Sigourney Weaver, as a guest on the season finale of ABC's The Middle (left), and as a cranky housekeeper on TV Land's Hot in Cleveland, which debuts in June.


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Portales residents, left to right, Darren Hooker, Walter Carr, Brett Bedinger and James Montgomery pose for a photo while serving in Iraq. (Courtesy photo)
By Marc Schoder: Freedom Newspapers
Six men from Portales have more than 6,100 miles separating them from home. Though they are serving their country in Iraq, they now have reason to believe that it is a small world after all.
Army Lt. Darren Hooker is one of those believers. Hooker leads the 32-member, 126th Military Police company out of Albuquerque. In his company, three others are from Portales: Staff Sgt. Brett Bedinger, Pfc. Roy Burton and Spc. James Montgomery.
Days for these five men start at 5:30 a.m. and don't stop until 5 p.m.
"Just like in most Army commercials," Bedinger said, "we are up before dawn usually prepping our equipment for a jaunt into Baghdad."
Hooker describes one day which brought a reminder of home.
"We were on patrol when we received some information about some anti-Iraqi forces in an area (where) Iraqi police were going to conduct a raid," Hooker wrote in an e-mail to the PNT. "I went into the Forward Operating Base to contact with the infantry for some support. I walked into the Tactical Operations Center (and) my world got smaller."
Hooker heard a voice: "Are you Darren Hooker?" He soon found the voice belonged to Pfc. Walter Carr of Portales. Carr knew of Hooker through his work with the Roosevelt Country Sheriff's department. Prior to serving in Iraq, Carr worked security at Goober McCool's.
"It wasn't (until Carr) took off his hat (that I saw who he was)," Hooker said. "We both shook (hands) and said, 'Wow, how about that?'
The length of deployment in Iraq for most of the 130,000 U.S. soldiers usually lasts a year or longer. During that time, soldiers miss the luxuries and comforts of home.
"I really miss the comfort of my wife being there when I had a bad day at work," Bedinger said. "It sometimes seems like yesterday we started this whole journey, but when I think that I left a beautiful pregnant wife behind, and now have an active, chirping 5-month-old, it seems forever."
Burton, who works for a local construction company in Portales is surprised how much he misses home.
"I never thought in a million years that a little town like Portales would be in my thoughts every day," said Burton.
Albeit small, the Portales presence within the police unit has helped its members adjust to life away from New Mexico.
"It's awesome because I deployed with three guys I knew from my hometown," said Montgomery. "I also have seen (Carr) since I've been here (and) that was cool. Never thought I would see him."
At least, not once he arrived in Iraq.
Montgomery said when they joined the Army, Carr and Montgomery told one another that they would cross paths in Iraq as well.
Some of the Portales soldiers are surprised at some of the things they miss.
"I really miss my cell phone," said Hooker. "I love being able to dial up someone and talk."
Harold Edwards concurs. Edwards, another county sheriff's deputy who is serving with the Texas National Guard, added that he misses his cell phone and how it rang too much.
"There are times that I really wish that I did not have to buy a phone card and stand in line to use the phone," Edwards said, "and get to only talk to my family for a short time.
"Everything here reminds you of how much better it is in the good old USA."
Edwards said he will always keep a cell phone by his side when he returns.
Hooker added one other missing comfort of home — flushing toilets.
"Over here we have port-o-potties," Hooker said. "(They're fine) if you get to them in the early morning or late at night — otherwise it is too hot."
Bedinger said a section in charge of military morale and welfare is working hard to make soldiers in Iraq comfortable while on deployment.
Seeing a familiar face is always a bonus, though.
"I know that there were several in the initial push into Baghdad and we are literally running into people from Cannon Air Force Base, Portales and Clovis all the time," said Bedinger. "I don't know what the fascination is for people from our area to be here, in another hot desert.
"Must be the water."
Most of the Portales soldiers' deployments are scheduled to end in March of 2006.


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Top Stories: Oklahoma Tragedy; IRS Officials To Testify
By Korva Coleman • May 21, 2013
Originally published on May 21, 2013 9:08 am
Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- Death Toll From Devastating Tornado Revised Down.
-- IRS Officials To Be On Hot Seat.
And here are more early headlines:
Israel, Syria Trade Shots Across Ceasefire Line. (BBC)
New Congo Fighting Threatens Ceasefire. (Reuters)
Ugandan Police Close Newspaper Office, Declare It A 'Crime Scene'. (Voice of America)
Ariz. Sheriff To Release Photos From Giffords Shooting. (The Associated Press)
Los Angeles Votes Today For Its Next Mayor. (Los Angeles Times)
Former Astronaut Sally Ride To Receive Posthumous Medal Of Freedom. (Florida Today)
Was Eurovision Tally Wrong? Russia Charges Vote Rigging. (AFP)
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CrockPot Honey Lentils Recipe
Day 337.
I can not figure out what to call this. It's a lentil dish with honey and soy sauce--two condiments I would never ever ever in a million years think to put in a lentil dish. The combination is sweet and tangy and different. I liked the flavor, but couldn't really pinpoint what I liked about it. There were a few times that I got an overwhelming earthy flavor (read: dirt) but I was assured that my taste buds were wigging out because this most definitely did not taste like dirt to the others at the table.
They liked it.
I was chatting with Mir yesterday (thanking her for the awesome Internet shopping deals), and she sent me her newly-vegetarian daughter's favorite lentil recipe. She got it from MaryP. at It's Not All Mary Poppins. I had to change some things so I wouldn't have to put on real clothes and stop cyber-shopping, but this is most definitely Mary's recipe. Thank you!
The Ingredients.
--1 1/2 cups lentils (I used brown)
--3 cups water
--1/2 red onion, diced
--1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
--1/2 cup shredded carrot
--1 tsp salt
--1 tsp dried mustard
--1/4 tsp ground ginger (fresh is shown in the picture, but it was all black and nasty when I peeled it)
--2 T soy sauce (La Choy or Tamari Wheat Free are GF)
--1/3 cup honey (and maybe another 1 T later to taste)
--1 dried bay leaf or 2 fresh
The Directions.
I used a 4 quart crockpot.
The awesome thing about lentils (actually, there are a few awesome things) is that they are cheap, full of fiber, and you don't have to pre-soak them. You really should rinse them off, though.
Put the lentils into your crockpot. Add the water. Chop up the onion, and add along with the carrots (I cheated and used a bag of shredded carrots leftover from the chicken adobo). Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans and add. Stir in the dried mustard, salt, and ginger. Add the soy sauce and honey. Stir to combine. Float the bay leaf (ves) on top.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-5. I started ours on low for 3 hours, then switched it to high for another 3 when I realized that I added wrong in my head (that actually happens a lot with me.)
Taste. If desired, stir in an extra tablespoon of honey.
Serve with white or brown rice if you're a vegetarian, or a rib-eye if you're not.
The Verdict.
I liked these! The flavor was really quite different, and I don't know how else to describe it. The kids had some bites along with a box of mac-n-cheese (the Annie's gluten free kind), and Adam and I had a bowl with a grilled cheese sandwich.
Lentils are quite filling; this made enough for quite a few lunches this week. I really appreciated that this recipe called for water instead of broth, and that I had everything in the house already.
Thank you Mir and Mary!
another fantastic lentil dish:
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The union representing Hawaii's police officers was awarded a 16.8 percent raise over four years starting on July 1 in binding arbitration.
The State of Hawaii Police Officers Union, or SHOPO, entered arbitration on Nov. 25.
SHOPO represents more than 2,800 police officers across four counties who have been working under a contract that expired on June 30, 2011.
In binding arbitration, SHOPO was given no raises between July 11, 2011 and June 30, 2013. But, starting on July 1, 2013, police officers will get raises every six months, which totals 16.8 percent over four years.
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell says the wage increase set by the arbitration panel are far more than the city anticipated.
"My priority for this administration is to focus on providing improved core services, such as road repaving, sewer infrastructure, bus and rail transit, and better maintenance of our parks facilities. It is clear that the City administration and the Honolulu City Council will need to address revenue enhancements while looking for additional cost savings if we are going to meet our financial obligations," said Caldwell. "City expenses continue to rise, and, as leaders, we will need to find new ways to pay for these expenses while providing needed services to all of our residents."
Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa issued the following statement:
"While we were surprised at the level of this award, we feel that the arbitration process needs to be respected. The arbitrator was given information by all participants and knew full well the circumstances of the counties and the state and we fully support his decision."
As of 5 p.m. Friday, KITV did not have a comment from Hawaii County or Kauai County.


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Dog Vaccinations ArticleWednesday, December 14th, 2011
I was reading the Pet Boarding and Daycare magazine and there was a great article on vaccinations. Vaccinations are a source of questions that we answer regularly. The common misconception is that vaccinations are like immunization shots in people. This is not really the case. Many dog illnesses, such as Canine Cough, have many different strains and the vaccinations are not going to provide antibodies to all of them. Pets that are current on all of their shots can still catch these illnesses, but they are typically less severe. Think of the vaccinations like getting a flu shot. You may not catch the flu this season, but if you do, it will typically be less severe than if you didn't have the shot.
Another item that was mentioned is the need for proper cleaning to help prevent the spread of infections. This is extremely true. We perform deep cleaning twice a day at our facility to help control germs. All of the surfaces are disinfected and the floor is mopped with a broad spectrum antibiotic. There is always a chance of catching a "cold", since dogs lick each other and play with their mouths, but we do everything possible to keep the facility as clean as a veterinarian's office.
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hi everyone, i feel so lucky to have found this website.
my little guy is 8 days old. his weight bottomed out on wednesday (today is monday) and he gained about 20 grams between now and then. my doctor wasn't concerned and said that his weight should start to go up now.
he was born sunday 15th: 3820,
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today 23rd: 3380 (sorry for the metric system).
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he is peeing tons, i would say that we have had 8 wets today alone, but he hasn't pooped in the last 24 hrs except for a small smear. is that ok??? before saturday he was pooping ALOT but now it's stopped. his poops are a little yellowish, but not completely (how yellow should they be?) i'm so worried that he's not getting enough or that something is wrong. my doctor also wasn't worried about the bowel movements either. of course i trust him, it's just worrisome...
this is just so hard, i want to keep nursing but don't want him to be unwell or not getting enough from me....


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Cornell Lucille Arbogast, 85, of Davis, passed away Dec. 22, 2013, at her home.
She was born May 22, 1929, in Canaan Valley, a daughter of the late Lee Allen and Agnes Peachie Butcher Reed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Zane Arbogast, in 1990.
Also preceding her in death was a son, Lester Firl; a sister-in-law, Barb Firl; two brothers, Robert Reed and Floyd Mullenax Jr.; and five sisters, Elsie Pennington, Vivetta Liller, Nancy Hayes, Joann Lipscomb and Margaret Sell.
She is survived by a son, Phil (Carleen) Firl, Montrose; three brothers, Harry Truman Reed, Davis, Carlton Reed, Piguia, Ohio, and James Reed, Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Sharon Gibson, Florida, and Sue Pardon, Piguia; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Ms. Arbogast was employed by Worden's Restaurant as a cook for many years and later by the city of Davis for several years. She was a member of FOE 936 Ladies Auxiliary and Church of God affiliation. She enjoyed quilting, cross-stitching and crocheting.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Hinkle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 24, 2013, at Hinkle Funeral Home with Rev. Ruth Bullwinkle officiating. Interment will follow in the Davis Cemetery.
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Investigators seek cause of medical helicopter crash
Federal investigators are still looking for the cause of a medical helicopter crash in northern Iowa that killed three people.
Pilot Gene Grell, nurse Shelly Lair-Langenbau and paramedic Russell Piehl died when the helicopter crashed north of Ventura Wednesday night. They were on the way to Emmetsburg to pick up a patient.
Lair-Langenbau and Piehl worked for Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.
The CEO of the medical transport company that owned the helicopter says the pilot didn't make any emergency call. The helicopter had a satellite tracking system that monitored its position and other information instead of the traditional onboard black box.
Weather was overcast with 10-to-15 mile per hour winds at the time of the crash.
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Konoha Elders
Naruto: Very annoying and lame
Minato: Fanboys should be the key reason
Tsunade: Annoying
Karin: Do I even need to explain?
Edo Itachi: Kishi ruined him
Edo Nagato: Same as Edo Itachi
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Yamato: Boooooooooring
Naruto.. Kakuzu would have soloed him, Kakashi, Choji, Ino, and Yamato.
Kakashi Hatake Gaara Naruto Uzumaki Nine-tail Shikamaru Nara Minato Namikaze Neji Hyuga Hinata Hyuga Sand Siblings Jiraiya Sasuke Uchiha Kiba Inuzuka Yamato Sai Tsunade Shino Aburame Asuma Sarutobi Iruka Umino Kurenai Yuhi Guy Orochimaru Danzo Shimura Itachi
hate them all
Originally Posted by JasonTheArgonaut
emo doesnt mean kill yourself fool
compare sasuke with vegeta shall we
Vegeta has his whole planet and race wipped out, acts like a boss
Sasuke has his clan wipped out acts like a pus-sy
talks about revenge and other BS but almost everytime he needs kishi to save him
with plot no jutsu
Lmfao! This bro, this! ^^
Originally Posted by BlackDude
How is Sasuke emo ? He never tried to suicide!
In the beginning of kakashi and Zabuza's first fight, he considered it for no reason at all(anime, idk about manga)
Tsunade, Kakashi and Naruto
Orochimaru- he is weird, has a pedo vibe and is boring as hell.
Naruto-he is annoying as hell and always talking about changing the world. And still is gay for Sauske.
Sauske-I liked him until after his fight with itachi, since then he grew a vagina and became an emotional wreck. And he's pointless now. He can't top madara and obito as being a villain, hell he can't too pain in my opinion. When madara and obito are beaten, the manga is over for me.
I dislike Koharu and Homura. I work in retail and they remind me of all the ****ing ninnies that come into the store that have to have everything precise and don't realize I work an hourly and don't have the patience for that shit.
Sakura too. Hasn't had any character development.
I don't care for fodder 677. Now HE'S a real *****.
My biggest annoyance on the Base is Itachi.
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I dislike Sasuke because his character is simply awful. In the beginning he was great, but now hes just a b!tch. And I hate how fanboys are always on his d!ck saying he has the right to be. WELL HE DOESN'T! Sasuke is a loser who can't accept that the past is gone and he can't change it. He can't accept that his revenge is completely unfounded and the biggest mistake he ever made was leaving the village and his teammates that ACTUALLY cared about him. I think of how Naruto was treated like shit his whole life and has a positive attitude, and it makes Sasuke look even worse. He is just awful and I hope Naruto kills him because at this point he deserves it.
Sai- Needs the bottom half of his torso
Tenten- useless
Kiba- always talks shit
Those 2 old konoha elders - pricks
Tsunade- idk why
sakura, kabuto, orochimaru
Originally Posted by uchiha boy
i dont hate them but i really find those two kids that hang out with konohamaru really annoying
I feel ya
and those two other elders...
1: Sasuke (used to be cool, but now he is just an overdramatic asshat)
2: Danzo (a*shole #1)
3: ino (..........)
4: Koharu (a*shole #2)
5: Homura (a*shole #3)
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obito- destroyed the story
i hate kiba tenten and choji i want them to die during the war they are soooo rubbish
Tonton .. all the way, i'd have him turned in Bacon long time ago ..
Originally Posted by Hipster Madara
Obito- ruined the story
Originally Posted by MellowHype
1) Obito. He should've died a LONG time ago and his eye should've been crushed, but what do you expect in the Narutoverse.
2) Obito.
3) Obito. Explosive tags + boulders = bye final villain.
Originally Posted by jiraiya lives
i dislike
obito-biggest troll
Originally Posted by Mosgoved
the ones that suck are basically almost every villain kishi created(especially obito)
Originally Posted by NarutoSageUzumaki
Obito - he is the one who is over confident and gets his ass handed to him in the end
Originally Posted by minato12345
obito- destroyed the story
Originally Posted by markdabomb22
Obito- i liked him at first until his reasoning was explained
Pretty much. ^
hashiram and all senju
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(Bluefield)—Dr. Tesfaye Belay (Associate Professor of Biology, Bluefield State College) has received a $99,000 grant subaward from the West Virginia-Idea Network for biomedical Excellence (WV-INBRE) to sustain and expand biomedical research at BSC. The grant award will assist with research conducted from May, 2010-April, 2011.
Bluefield State College is among the selected institutions of higher education in the State of West Virginia who have partnership with WV-INBRE to enhance their capacity for educating and training their faculty and students in biomedical research. During the past three years, Dr. Belay has received more than $160,000 in grant funding from WV-INBRE alone to promote basic biomedical research and strengthen the infrastructure for biomedical research within the BSC School of Arts and Sciences.
"I am grateful for the ongoing support received through WV-INBRE," Dr. Belay stated. "It has been instrumental in the growth of biomedical research capabilities at Bluefield State College."Dr. Tesfaye Belay stressed that involvement of undergraduates in research prepares, motivates, encourages and supports BSC students to become involved in biomedical research. A significant number of BSC undergraduate students have effectively participated in conducting research and presenting their findings at local and national scientific conferences.


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I have decided to start this blog to record and track my "adventures" at the many baseball games I attend. I got my first ball back in 2006, thrown to me by Pirates CF Chris Duffy. During that season, I got 5 warm up balls. The next year, I began attending batting practice. I caught a Sammy Sosa HR ball on 6-21-07 and was hooked. I managed to get 33 balls in 2007.
I attend most of my games at PNC Park in Pittsburgh PA. Its not a very good stadium for batting practice, because BP ends at 6PM, and the gates do not open until 5PM (except on Saturday where they open at 4:30).
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As a kd and then a young adult I attended Pacific Coast League Baseball games in Los Angeles. Whe I was 9 or so a friends Dad took us to a game at Wrigley Field. The home team Angels were hosting the Padres. We sat in the right field bleachers. Lots of kids were there and most were asking for a ball. A Padres player (Tom Kipp) tossed one to us and I was lucky enough to grab it. The next season at a game held at At Gimore Field I was able to get a foul ball during the game and I was In Heaven.
Going to more games and now for batting practice the competition was unbelieveable and rarely did I get even one ball. It wasn't until 1952 when I was 15 years old that I was able to compete. With BP, foul balls and home runs I was able to get 177. In 1953 3/4 of the way into the season I already had an additional 200 plus. After that I stopped counting. Gilmore Field held a tryout camp for Hi School Grads each year and I would get 10 or 12 each day. I was at the last PCL games in both stadiums. I got more than my fair share of baseballs. To the best of my knowledge I must have acquired 3,000 or so baseballs.


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I'm going to be pumping at work soon and am wondering what you all do to clean your pump at work. I saw the medela wipes.....expensive! Do baby wipes work the same or am I going to be bringing some dawn dish soap to work? TIA
I'm going to be pumping at work soon and am wondering what you all do to clean your pump at work. I saw the medela wipes.....expensive! Do baby wipes work the same or am I going to be bringing some dawn dish soap to work? TIA
I like to use the Medela wipes when traveling. One solution to the time it takes to clean everything is to put everything in a baggie in the refrigerator until next time. Be sure to let it warm up a bit before you get started! Brrr...
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Medela makes Micro-Steam bags!! They are like 9 bucks, 5 bags per box, each bag can be used 20 times. You can only put so much in the bag at a time, like 2 bottles or 2 shields. So each cleaning, you'd use the bag 2x. It's great for me because I'm an occasional pumper. Good luck!!
I keep a gentle dish soap at work and wash pretty much every time. I leave them at work to dry (we have a mother's room), and home on weekends for dishwasher run. If I can't wash, I leave them in the fridge. I also have a micro steam bag available if for some reason I feel that I need more.
the bags are great but they are for sterilizing, not cleaning. you still need to use soap and water. you may already know that, but it kind of sounded like you use them to clean...
and even if you use them more often, they are still a good deal for quick and easy sterilizing. and i have found i can usually put a little more in the bag then they say. ie 3 shields instead of 2...
the wipes are really handy. i actually tear mine in half to double the quantity for the price. it says on the package they are tested to be safe for cleaning pump acc... if you did baby wipes make sure they are gentle ones. some are scratchy.
I use water and dish soap. I don't have a place to let them set out and dry so I hand dry them with washclothes or paper towels. When I get home I wash them again and let them air dry overnight before I grab them the next morning to do it all over it again. I got a Medela steam bag from our LC (I work at a hospital) but she said they were a waste of money as money docs no longer recommend sterilizing, just washing with soap and water. But they are mighty convenient.
so if you just use the fridge, how do you pump more than once at work?


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Chefs to compete in lake herring cook-off
It's not your parents' pickled herring. Organizers say it's not even close.
Minnesota Sea Grant is holding its second-annual Salute to Lake Superior's Sustainable Fisheries at the University of Minnesota McNamra Alumni Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday.
The 10-chef cook-off features one fish -- lake herring, also known as ciscoes or tullibee. They're in the same family as trout and salmon, while pickled herring come from ocean herring, which are in the same family as sardines.
The chefs will be competing for a $1,000 prize. Guests who fork out $20 for a ticket get the opportunity to sample the recipes.
Lake herring were once considered at great risk, but Lake Superior's commercial fishermen and fisheries managers have worked to rejuvenate the species.
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I have a 7 and a half month old. we started on solids about 7 weeks ago. He's in the 95 percile for height so didn't want to delay it. Anyway we had about a week over xmas when he really started to get into it, but the rest of the time every feeding is a drama. He cries as soon as I put him in the seat (tried different chair but no improvement) and then whines and keeps his mouth tightly closed. I manage to get a few spoonfuls in with games and sticking silly toys on my head to distract him, but it only works for a few minutes. Lately, he's even stopped eating the few things he did seem to like, apples and pears. It just seems to be another daily drama to add on to the nap problems (screams head off eveytime we put him down...). I'm trying to be patient but really feel we not getting anywhere. Has anyone got any advice, or at least experienced a similar problem?


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I just returned from a month in Israel where I watched with anger and sadness the ugliness that is happening there. Bad as the shelling and bombing are, the situation is far more involved and awful than that. Both Israeli Arabs and Israeli Jews, especially boys, fear going out lest they be beset upon by mobs from the other side. The Israeli military occupation of the West Bank continues unabated with the ever-present restrictions on work, travel and every facet of life, while due process is almost unheard of for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza (and many Israeli Arabs as well) who are being rounded up by the thousands.
Everyone knows (including most Israeli Arabs and Jews as well as Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza), that only a final solution resulting in viable statehood for both peoples and resolution of the ongoing issues of Jerusalem, refugees and settlements will end this 70-year cycle. Only the most radical elements on each side actually believe there is any other alternative.
So why do we in the U.S. continue to reward intransigence? I believe it is long past time for us to suspend all aid to either side until and unless all settlements are ended, in accordance with international law and U.S. policy, and a final agreement is reached and implemented. The terms of such an agreement have already been mostly finalized by Israeli and Palestinian negotiators years ago in Geneva. What is lacking is the political will to stand up to the naysayers, including many here in the U.S. who provide funding to Israeli and Palestinian politicians who continue to resist compromise.
U.S. interests, as well as the long-term interests of both Israelis and Palestinians, require that we take this step to halt our funding now. Otherwise, we continue to strengthen the hands of the naysayers on both sides (while weakening those of individuals committed to a settlement such as Abbas) and contribute to continuing the useless suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians and complicating our relations with other countries.
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"Einstein, too, is a rebel": Argued Rebellion at HaverfordWednesday, September 1st, 2010
Post by Deanna Bailey ('12), student worker in Special Collections.
This entry is part of our monthly series to highlight entries from the 20,000 letter Charles Roberts Autograph Letters Collection.
In a 1952 letter to Dr. Gilbert F. White, then president of Haverford College, Nobel Prize winning theoretical physicist Erwin Schrödinger compares himself to his close friend and colleague, Albert Einstein. Rebels in the world of physics, Schrödinger and Einstein were just two of many scientists who made great contributions to the 20th century, a few of whom were able to come to Haverford due to the Philips Grant.
The Philips Grant consists of funds left by Haverford alum William Pyle Philips (Class of 1902) for two purposes: the purchase of rare books "which the college would not otherwise buy" and to invite "distinguished scientists and statesmen" to Haverford. Among the rare books made affordable by the Philips grant are a few of Special Collections' most notable items, including a copy of Copernicus's De revolutionibus orbium caelestium, Castiglione's The Courtier, and Marlowe's The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta. Among the scientists who were able to visit Haverford are Nobel Prize winners Niels Bohr and Enrico Fermi, and theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Presented with the prospect of giving a lecture at Haverford College, Schrödinger voices his concern about Haverford's students who have studied other great physicists of the time, including Niels Bohr, Max Born, Werner Heisenberg, and John von Neumann. He cautions Dr. White in this regard, saying that "[w]hile being on most friendly terms with all of them, I heartily disagree with them at the root…Your students would ask my opinion on one or the other point in the works of [Julian] Schwinger, [Sin-Itiro] Tomonaga and others. I should shock them profoundly by saying, I have not read it, because I am physically unable to follow arguments that make no sense to me."
Schrödinger goes on to tell Dr. White about an essay he included in the letter, which was to appear in a volume in honor of Louis de Broglie, a Nobel Prize winning physicist. Schrödinger qualifies his work as "not a new theory–just rebellion, argued rebellion." He then continues talking about his close friend Albert Einstein at the end of the letter, saying that "Einstein too is a rebel. But we are rebelling in opposite directions. To meet Einstein once again is, of course, a great temptation."
With the end of this letter the communication between Schrödinger and Haverford College seems to stop; however, packed with a wealth of historical references, the letter places Haverford College in the realm of great scientists like Erwin Schrödinger. At the very least, the letter is indicative of the importance of grants, such as the Philips Grant, that secure Haverford's position as a highly advanced scholarly institution worthy not only of bringing great minds to the college, but also producing great minds from its student body, something that Haverford continues to accomplish even today.


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Water Ski Club heads to nationals
Posted on October 16, 2013
The Water Ski Club at Grand Valley will compete against Division I schools in the Collegiate Water Ski National Championship October 17-19 in El Centro, California.
The team, which formed in 2006, is ranked 12th in the country and includes a group of 45 students who make up a junior varsity and varsity team. Last year the group took part in the national competition for the first time against teams from Division II schools. This year the team will compete against teams from Division I schools, including Arizona State University, Michigan State University and University of Alabama.
The championship includes three events: slalom, trick and jump. Slalom requires a skier to weave between buoys on one ski, a trick involves a skier to perform an impressive trick in 20 seconds, and a jump requires a skier to jump the farthest off a five-foot ramp.
In September, the group took 4th place at the Great Lakes Conference and 5th place at the National Collegiate Water Ski Association Midwest Regional Tournament.
The championship will be broadcast online at www.waterskibroadcasting.com.
Follow updates on Twitter at @GVSUWaterSki.


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A 17-year-old driver is facing a $429 speeding ticket after Madison police said they clocked him going 114 mph.
An officer spotted the vehicle going east on the West Beltline Highway near South Whitney Way at about 10:06 p.m. Thursday.
The officer said the teen guessed he was driving about 85 mph. The driver apologized and told the officer he was speeding because he needed to get home.


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@The Real Mike in Asheville: yes, rule Britannia and the return of the thumbnail!!
Hey guys, you're supposed to be soldiers! I can imagine al-Qaeda using this as target practice. Might as well bend over and spread your cheeks for the camera.
Get naked for him, I bet they would like to get naked with him!
@Peter: Living in fear of living = terrorists win!
@Peter: Stop being humourless [sic].
Fuckin' Brilliant!!
Rule Britannia!
HRH Prince Harry is one of the coolest guys on this planet!
Prince Harry could have been at nude dude Ram Ranch and had a better night with over 90 naked young cowboys … where the saying is: "Ya Sure Are Hung!" What happens at Ram Ranch – actually stays at Ram Ranch! http://www.RamRanch.com
Well, Harry is a bit of a jerk, and I certainly would prefer William, but even jerks can start something interesting. Now, if only they could fight wars naked, maybe like bonobo monkeys we could make more love and settle things with less hostility, death and destruction and live more peacefully. Getting religion out of the way would help a lot. Certainly more nakedness, more sex and more love would make things more interesting, more peaceful and a lot more fun. Some of those middle eastern men look pretty hot and certainly need some release from all their frustrations.
I am glad the Prince decided to have a game of strip billiards. People are far too hung up about nudity and showing their bodies off, especially famous people.
Besides, what is a royal family without a scandal?
on pic 12 of 12 I can see the first guys weapon AND his gun!
Well, there goes that theory about penis envy!
I am so proud to be English. Harry is a laddie and a half. I think he would have been perfectly happy growing up in a military family moving from posting to posting. Hanging out with his mates, then joining the Royal Marines and getting loads of tattoos. William is the most mature, perhaps, but Harry is especially beloved. Both are living proof that royalty benefits from mixing a little commoner blood to reenergise the bloodline and improve the looks of the lot.
The closest America came to something as wonderful as this was Steve Ford sneaking young ladies into the White House for a pyjama party one on one when his father was president. He was in his late teens or early 20s. As I recall he had the whole blond-surfer-dude thing going.
This is cool and all, but just makes me think how the US armed forces are so fantastically hot even sexy Brits seem dull in comparison.
@scamandrios: Soldiers of all stripes are hot!
Frederick, I agree 100%, but cannot help but be bias in favor of the US military considering they are the only nation's brave lads I have frequently seen naked in person.


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"T he signs are in the stars." So spoke Kary Mathys, newly graduated bachelor of fine art student of Eastern New Mexico University. She went on, describing her art work: "I find inspiration from myths, from images that inspire me."
The mythical inspiration is obvious in her style, in the clean, bold, aspect of her work, in the almost Tarot appearance of her art. The stars, by the way, referred to my favorite contributions by her to the Bachelor of Fine Arts show, a series of Zodiac based pieces, "Gemini," "Aquarius," and "Virgo."
The show is a rite of graduation for ENMU fine arts majors, and the reception Thursday evening featured very different styles.
In contrast to Kary's style, some of which seemed to echo an influence from Art Deco poster work, there was the anime style of Anita Lisbell, who not surprisingly showed art work that laid the ground for, and led up to, a video presentation. Included in her display were not only story board sketches, but mounted cel prints.
In a different vein were the vibrant and primary colors of Timothy Boman, whose use of bold contrast and geometrically based shapes was dramatically impactful, whether in individual pieces such as "Canines" or the series that sequenced cosmos, prehistory, ancient Rome, and up to current times. Boman's work envelopes hidden images and powerful use of contrast to draw the viewer into engagement with his view.
Following my wife's recent trip to Albuquerque, and her return with the usual several art periodicals on the Corridor art scene, I have spent entirely too much time reading the efforts of other columnists and observers to describe peoples' creations which, in the best cases, were usually accompanied only by black and white photos.
Often, as is my challenge here, the writer had no accompanying photos to guide the reader.
So I wish I could tell you to go to Runnels Gallery in the Golden Library. Unfortunately, as you read this, the show is down, the artists' work is returned to their portfolios, or perhaps on its way to the galleries where it will hang.
A new and talented group of artists has been released into the world.
A fitting closing quote comes from communications instructor Lonzo Lassiter, referring to the work of video artist Nicole Vigil: "It makes all the long hours of teaching worthwhile, when you watch them grow and see their talents blossom."


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ICBA Nominates New Board of Directors for 2013-14
National Leadership Will Be Formally Elected at ICBA National Convention in March
Washington, D.C. (Feb. 8, 2013)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced the nominees for its 2013-14 board of directors. ICBA's board of directors will vote on the nominations during the 2013 ICBA National Convention and Techworld, which will be held March 11-15 in Las Vegas.
Nominations for the 2013-14 ICBA board of directors and their respective positions include:
- Chairman, Bill Loving, president and CEO of Pendleton Community Bank in Franklin, W.Va.
- Chairman-elect and federal delegate board chairman, John H. Buhrmaster, president of 1st National Bank of Scotia, N.Y.
- Vice chairman, Jack Hartings, president of The Peoples Bank Co. of Coldwater, Ohio
- ICBA president and CEO, Camden R. Fine
- Treasurer, Nancy A. Ruyle, president and CEO of Citizens Bank of Rogersville, Mo.
- Secretary, Timothy Zimmerman, president and CEO of Standard Bank of Monroeville, Pa.
- Immediate past chairman, Jeffrey L. Gerhart, president and CEO of Bank of Newman Grove, Neb.
- Past chairman, Sal Marranca, president and CEO of Cattaraugus County Bank, Little Valley, N.Y.
- Past chairman, Jim MacPhee, CEO of Kalamazoo County State Bank, Schoolcraft, Mich.
- Past chairman, R. Michael Menzies, president and CEO of Easton Bank and Trust Co., Easton, Md.
- Past chairman and consolidated holdings chairman, Cynthia L. Blankenship, vice chairman and chief operating officer of Bank of the West of Grapevine, Texas
- At-large director, Rebeca Romero Rainey, chairman and CEO of Centinel Bank in Taos, N.M.
- At-large director and federal delegate board representative, Preston L. Kennedy, president and CEO of Bank of Zachary, La.
- At-large director, Noah W. Wilcox, president, CEO and vice chairman of Grand Rapids State Bank, Grand Rapids, Minn.
- At-large director and federal delegate board representative, R. Scott Heitkamp, president and CEO of ValueBank Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas
- Bank education chair, Joe Pierce, president and CEO of Farmers State Bank, LaGrange, Ind.
- Bank services chair, Scott McBride, president of The First National Bank of Buffalo, Buffalo, Wyo.
- ICBPAC chairman, Jack Hopkins, president and CEO of CorTrust Bank, N.A., Sioux Falls, S.D.
- Policy development chairman, Greg Ohlendorf, president and CEO of First Community Bank and Trust, Beecher, Ill.
- Bank operations and payments chairman, Sam Vallandingham, senior vice president and chief information officer of The First State Bank, Barboursville, W.Va.
- Corporate secretary, Mark A. Raitor, ICBA chief operating officer
About ICBA
The Independent Community Bankers of America®, the nation's voice for nearly 7,000 community banks of all sizes and charter types, is dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of the community banking industry and its membership through effective advocacy, best-in-class education and high-quality products and services. For more information, visit www.icba.org.


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Letter to Shumlin: Don't sign evacuation planJanuary 31,2013The following letter was sent to Gov. Peter Shumlin and signed by 83 residents of the Brattleboro region on behalf of the Safe and Green Campaign. It was provided to the Herald by Leslie Sullivan Sachs of Brattleboro:
Dear Gov. Shumlin:
Thank you for your efforts to protect Vermonters from the hazards created by the operation of Vermont Yankee and the unscrupulous business practices of Entergy Corporation.
In 2010, we delivered into your hands a petition signed by 1,656 residents living within 20 miles of Vermont Yankee. Our petition said, in part: "We are tired of being asked to believe that evacuation plans will actually work. We ask that you imagine hearing the evacuation sirens go off and knowing that you will be separated from your children, that roads will be clogged, that there will be panic."
It has been brought to our attention that, as governor, you are required to sign a letter approving the state evacuation plan for Vermont Yankee by Jan. 31. We write to ask you not to sign off on the current Radiological Emergency Response Plan.
1) The American Red Cross studied the plan and in testimony to the Vermont State Nuclear Advisory Panel in September "concluded that, at present, there is a significant gap between what the Plan calls for and what the Red Cross can reasonably provide in the way of material equipment and shelter staffing." The Red Cross is also concerned that it cannot handle the number of evacuees anticipated at shelters.
2) As the Fukushima disaster has proven, shelter for long-term displaced populations must be taken into account. The plan does not address the impacts on outlying areas for housing refugees.
3) Plans for evacuating our most vulnerable populations, including after-school, family day-care, and elder day-care programs, are non-existent.
4) Tropical Storm Irene has shown us that our roads, bridges and power lines can be completely incapacitated by a disaster. If Vermont Yankee were to suffer a loss of power or damage to its spent fuel pool during a natural disaster — a not unlikely scenario — getting to the reactor, as well as driving out of the evacuation zone, could prove to be impossible. This is true even when there is no disaster and simple routine bridge maintenance is being done, as has been the case in Windham County during the past two years; traffic is often dramatically slowed miles south of Brattleboro.
5) Fukushima has also shown us the danger of the spent fuel pool. According to the Rutland Herald (Jan. 4, 2013), "Currently, there are 2,507 fuel assemblies stored on site at the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant in Vernon in its five-story spent fuel pool, with another 884 fuel assemblies in 13 concrete and steel casks outside the reactor building." Please advocate for the immediate removal of fuel rods in the spent fuel pool into dry casks.
Prior to 1987, if a governor refused to sign off on an evacuation plan, then the nuclear reactor's license would be jeopardized. In 1983, Gov. Mario Cuomo refused to sign an evacuation plan for Shoreham nuclear power plant, another G.E. boiling-water reactor like Vermont Yankee; it was later decommissioned.
In 1987, Gov. Dukakis refused to sign off on Seabrook's evacuation plan, and Ohio Gov. Richard F. Celeste withdrew approval for evacuation plans for the Perry and Davis-Besse nuclear power facilities. Then the NRC changed the rules: Reactor owners now draft evacuation plans, which the NRC approves. In an attempt to save Seabrook and Shoreham, President Ronald Reagan signed an executive order that "authorizes federal officials to prepare, coordinate and contribute federal resources to evacuation plans for nuclear plants where local and state governments have refused to cooperate with utility efforts."
U.S. Congressman Edward Markey has studied the role of the federal government in a nuclear accident. None of the federal agencies wants responsibility for oversight. According to Rep. Markey's website: "DHS is responsible for coordinating federal operations within the United States to prepare for, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. Yet the plan also indicates that, depending on the type of nuclear or radiological incident, the coordinating agency may instead be the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), or the U.S. Coast Guard."
We cannot depend on the federal government to know what to do. As former Gov. Madeline Kunin said a year ago, "Governors have the responsibility to protect the safety of their citizens. If the plant accidentally releases radiation, the governor takes immediate action, ordering an evacuation, issuing iodine pills."
The safety of Windham County is in your hands, Gov. Shumlin. We call on you to refuse to sign a letter approving a plan that is doomed to fail.MORE IN CommentarySure, you can buy your uncle a necktie that he wont wear, or your niece an Amazon certificate... Full StoryA lot of serious long-term national issues simply werent addressed in the recent national election. Full StoryI have written on the anomaly of the separation of the private and public sectors in our society,... Full Story
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By Betsy Furler
As a health care professional and a mom in Houston, I've seen firsthand that anything can happen to anybody at any time. Too many of my patients have been forced into deep financial holes – some have even gone bankrupt – because of medical emergencies.
But it's not just my patients. My family too, has had to live in fear because we couldn't get affordable health insurance. There have been times when we couldn't get any insurance at all. You see, each of us has a pre-existing condition that insurers wouldn't cover.
I actually used to take jobs just for the health benefits, while working at the same time to establish my own speech therapy business. Eventually, my family turned to expensive COBRA coverage, but even that ran out a year ago. The only option we had left was a short-term catastrophic plan that didn't cover much.
Worse yet, our insurer refused to cover our 16-year-old son who has epilepsy and other serious medical issues.
Figuring out how to pay for health care has been a constant struggle for us.
But all that's changed thanks to the Affordable Care Act. It truly is a new day.
Recently, I was able to enroll my family – my entire family – in quality health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace on HealthCare.gov.
We chose a gold plan. Not only is my son finally covered, our premium is only half what we were paying before. I was shocked to learn that my prescriptions, which used to cost $280 a month, are now only five dollars!
The coverage is affordable and it's there when we need it. And even though that feels exceptional to us, my family is not an exception. Some families of four in Houston could pay as little as $52 a month for a bronze plan.
Having health insurance is so much more than a card in my wallet or a bill at the pharmacy. Because of the Affordable Care Act, my family now has the financial security and tremendous peace of mind that comes with coverage.
I don't have to work for someone else just for the health benefits anymore. I've launched my small business and can focus on expanding it because I now can afford health coverage for my entire family. And we no longer live in fear of the next hospital bill.
Our coverage went into effect February 1, and we couldn't be happier.
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Schroders seeks Paulson-like 'opportunities'
Assets under management have hit a record high at Schroders and the firm has hedge funds in its sights, recently raising funds for veteran investor John Paulson.
Schroders witnessed a £5.1 billion rise in assets under management in the first quarter of 2014, from £262.9 billion at the end of December 2013 to £268 billion at the end of March 2014, according to its quarterly results today.
The news comes as the UK asset manager is looking to further expand its alternative investment GAIA – Global Alternatives Investor Access – platform.
This week, Schroders announced that it was launching Schroder GAIA Paulson Merger Arbitrage fund, which will be externally managed by Paulson, the man best-known for making huge gains from the collapse of the sub-prime mortgage market.
In an interview with Financial News, Michael Dobson, chief executive of Schroders, said: "We are looking at other longer term possibilities. Where we find a manager who we think is outstanding, we [can] use our distribution and experience…to raise assets for them. We have done it with in house strategies as well.
"John Paulson is a big figure in the industry. His arbitrage strategy is his oldest, although he shot to fame with his activities in the mortgage market in the US.
"The first we launched on this [platform] was an Egerton Capital long/short equity fund three years ago. We have done this now with four or five managers. Last year, we did a long short US equity fund with Sirious."
The Schroder GAIA platform was launched in November 2009 and had $5.6 billion in assets under management as at April 28, 2014.
The company saw pre-tax profit and exceptional items rise to £130.7 million over the first quarter, compared with £115 million in the first quarter of 2013.
Dobson said profits could have been around £15 million higher were it not for the fact that two thirds of its clients were outside of the UK. He explained: "Sterling has quite an impact on us and has been strong. On a constant exchange change basis, our profits would have been £15 million higher. Inflows were about a billion higher than the market expected."


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Renting an Apartment in Atlanta
The great part about your move to Atlanta is that any neighborhood you choose will provide the platform for a diversity of amenities and advocates. Whether your life in the city consists of supporting your local independent music and art scenes, surrounding yourself in Atlanta's deep history, lamping in the lavish or dining in the divine, Atlanta has the neighborhood for you. All of these activities and more can be found around each corner of Atlanta's most popular neighborhoods. As you consider where you wish to reside, let the basic details found below of some of Atlanta's most prominent communities narrow your search:
Checklist for Moving- Don't Forget to Buy
Moving into your very first apartment is exciting. The idea of finally being on your own, with no parents or RA is one of the greatest feelings. However, what do you bring on you with this new chapter of your life? We have written a series of blogs recently from moving out of your parents' house and moving out of your dorm and what to expect. We've told you what to expect from moving, however we have yet to mention what to take with you on your move.
Check Out the MyApartmentMap Apps
On a mobile device conducting your apartment search? Did you know MyApartmentMap was one of the first apartment search engines to release their mobile apps?
How to Get a Return of Your Security Deposit
You move into a new place and as soon as you move in they ask for your first months rent, plus a security deposit. That's a lot of money to fork over at first, but with the right amount of care and precautions it's possible to get all of your security deposit back. Through cleanliness, knowing your rights, and taking precautions from the beginning will definitely ensure you receive your full security deposit and a great letter of recommendation.
Daisy Chasing Balloons
Daisy the Jack Russell was allowed to come into the office today. She quickly found some old balloons from Katie's 30th birthday party.
How to Find the Perfect Roommate
Having a roommate can be a great experience, you are interacting and meeting new people and can even make a friend out of it. But finding and choosing a roommate is a challenge in itself and it's an important one to face. In a tough economy more and more people are on the search to find a roommate or live with other people to save or make extra money. There can be many perks to having a roommate but you can also face the harsh reality of choosing the wrong roommate and have to deal with the consequences. Some people decide to room with friend and family members or are able to find a roommate through mutual friends; but if you don't know anyone who's looking for a roommate it's nerve-racking to go and meet a complete stranger. I have provided some guidelines to help you find and meet your potential roommate and help make the process more rewarding so you can end up with the perfect roommate.
Research shows landlords have control in NYC
After the country's "housing bubble" burst late last decade, homebuyers and renters seized control of the market. Prices were slashed to meet their needs, and homes were foreclosed and auctioned off to them. Real estate agents and homeowners threw incentives at the buyers to lure their business. To gain their interest, banks offered no interest. The buyers have held the power, the influence, and the ability to make the real estate market flourish or freefall.
Happy 2013 - The Numbers Are In!
The year of 2012 has finally come to a close; the data has been crunched, the patterns have been examined, and the Best and Worst lists are finally out!
The housing market in the US has certainly seen its share of ups and downs in recent years. In 2012, many housing markets continued to suffer, many states continued to be hit with foreclosures left and right, and a few areas were able to drastically improve.
Is It Too Soon for Housing Economy Optimism?
This past year, the Greater Boston area finally saw an increase in the number of single-family homes sold. Condo sales have improved as well. Even the country as a whole is seeing some improvements. As of November 2012, housing starts have gone up a little over 20% since last year, and between October and November 2012, the number of housing permits issued rose 3.6%.
It's looking like 2013 will bring economic growth to the housing market, but will it be enough?
Comparing the Rural & Urban Rental Markets
Is your perfect apartment located in a sleepy town, or a bustling city? The differences between the two areas go beyond whether you can see trees or buildings from your window.
Coffee House? Dog House? Coffee Dog House
We spent a few months saving our old coffee trays to build an indoor usable dog house. The house is made with all organic material and our dogs actually use it. Now we just have to figure out what to build next.
Last Minute Holiday Gifts for the Apartment
Time is beginning to run out as many of us are realizing how fast Christmas is approaching with so little time left to shop for gifts. Don't feel bad, you're not the only one who waited last minute to do your Christmas shopping. Just take a deep breath and start to prepare a list of people you need to shop for. Most of the time when people have no time to do shopping they go with the generic last minute gifts to give out like scratch tickets, gift cards, and ugly Christmas sweaters. Most people don't realize how many awesome gifts are out there for the home. Buying a gift for someones apartment is very resourceful and something they can use all the time. Here are some tips on gift choices for the apartment.
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How to stay warm this winter without turning up the heat
Fellow Renters, it's time to take out the winter jackets, hats, gloves, blankets and hot cocoa for the winter season. As we all know, winter can get pretty cold and sometimes unbearable in our apartments. This makes us dependent on our furnaces and heating systems to get us through those chilly months. Renters struggle to keep their apartments warm and cozy without turning up the heat. Heating is the biggest energy expense during winter; however, there are simple solutions you can do to warm up your apartment without spending any money or catching hypothermia.
Tips and Guidelines on Christmas Decorations for your Apartment
A Memorable Thanksgiving Party in your Apartment
Apartment friendly for Halloween
How to feel safe and secure in your apartment
When most people are looking at an apartment they are looking at the amenities offered with the apartment including how many bedrooms, appliances, utilities, a pool, laundry room, and tennis courts. Most people tend to forget to ask questions about safety and security when they are looking for a apartment. It is important to ask a property manager about the safety of the building, neighborhood and apartment itself. Don't forget, you are also responsible for your own safety and what actions you take when living in an apartment. To make sure you feel secure in your place we provided some safety tips to consider when living in and apartment complex.
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