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why are they looking at playing on a Wednesday night? Is it so teams can put 1st teamers in ? seems a bad idea how many A team players will be able to play on wednesday nights I know it stays light a bit later if we have good weather but what time would they be looking to kick off a lot more people work during the week than at weekends.More players will be lost to the game.
This was a suggestion put forward by myself (Paul Eacott) and Paul Henderson from Walney, the B&D league asked for some suggestion for the summer league and this was what we put forward. I shall post tomorrow what I sent to the league from Walney.
All clubs will use 'first team' players at some point whether games are on a Saturday or midweek, what would you rather do play a side say on a wednesday night that had 3-4 first team players in to make up the numbers or not get a game on Saturday because an A team cannot use any first team players because they'll have a game?
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I'd have to stop playing if games were on a Wednesday wouldnt be able to get home from work in time.Plus I think you would loose a lot of young lads who like to do their sports at a weekend a lot of young ones have night schools ect through the week. yes at some point teams will use first teamers on a saturday but not as often as they would on a Wednesday.At Millom we have some young (and old) lads who dont train but will turn up on a saturday if needed these players would stop playing because first teamers would always be available instead so they wouldnt be called upon,some of the younger ones do get more dedicated as they get older but they will alredy have been lost to something else..
This is what i sent to the B&D league as suggestions, we have put it on the table as an idea and it is something that can be discussed at the next meeting on the 10th Dec, hopefully other clubs will give it some though how they want the league to run, this is a good oppourtunity for all clubs to have an input into it.
We believe that playing midweek (maybe Tues/Wed/Thurs) games will help the league in a number of ways:
Allows first team fringe/substitute players to play a full 80 mins.
Gives players the opportunity to watch the first game on a Saturday and the first team players to watch the A team.
- Free's up the weekend for other things i.e. family commitments, camping, days out, concerts, working
Doesn't put first team coaches in a predicament for selection purposes i.e. taking 17 players for the first team and leaving the A team short.
Should reduce the number of cancelled fixtures as clubs will have the ability to put first players in to make up the numbers if the A team are short.
Allows first team coaches to watch the A team games.
Allows supporters to watch 2 games for there club each week rather than having to choose between an A team or first team game on a Saturday.
We believe that it will improve the playing standard and enable the league to become more competitive by playing midweek.
Some potential negatives of playing midweek are:
Some of the young players may be at night school.
May clash with other sports such as cricket.
Lad's working the half turns.
Whether games are played on a Saturday or midweek it is not going to be perfect for everyone.
Posted 27 November 2012 - 08:21 AM
Some things in summer worked, and some didn't in my opinion, it will be interesting to see what happens next season.
Would it not make more sense to play on a Friday night?
Any first team fringe players could play part of the game and then go on the bench for the first team on Saturday, at least that way you would get people watching and drinking and they could also follow the first team on the Saturday
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fields where flooded in the summer if I remember correctly
Another weekend of cancelled training sessions, games called off for flooded fields, surely kids have to change back to summer
Posted 03 December 2012 - 07:27 AM
So has this season finished now and they are starting up again in March from afresh?
Nothing has been decided yet, there is a B&D league meeting on Monday 10th Dec to discuss the switch further, it has been throw open to the clubs for ideas on how they want the league to run/look


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Judith Leiber, Snowy Owl Minuadiere, ca. 2000; Multicolored Swarovski crystals, jet, gold plated metal; Gift of Rosalie and Sydney Shaftman; 2008.085
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Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell revealed his budget Friday which includes $226 million for sewers and infrastructure and $153 million to repave and preserve roads.
For the first time ever, the city's operating budget tops the $2 billion mark.
According to FY 2014 Operating Resources, the city is getting 42 percent of its revenue from property taxes -- $834.8 million to be exact.
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Caldwell is proposing a 5-cent-per-gallon increase in the fuel tax, which could increase revenue by $15 million.
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Mann Joins Dordt Women's Soccer
April 30, 2014
Tori Mann, a senior at Evangelical Christian Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, recently announced her intention to attend Dordt College and join the Dordt College women's soccer program.
Mann is a 5'9" central midfielder for the ECA Eagles and has tallied 15 goals and added seven assists in 13 games played so far this spring. As a junior, Mann finished the season with 12 goals and seven assists in 14 games and was named the team MVP while also being awarded Academic All-State First Team and was a 3A Region 2 All-Conference selection.
Mann was named the Offensive Player of the Year for the Eagles as a sophomore and was the Defensive Player of the year her freshman season. Mann also contributed a dozen goals and nine assists as a sophomore and over the last three years Mann has 39 goals and 23 assists for 101 points in 41 games played and she is just shy of averaging a goal per game.
Mann has served as the Eagles' team captain for two seasons and Evangelical Christian's 2012 and 2013 teams were named Academic All-State.
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Tori is the daughter of Keith and Jill Mann of Colorado Springs and she is currently undecided about her major at Dordt College.
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The financial aid process can be a daunting one but if you're planning on attending college any time soon, you should know that there are tons of federal student aid options available. From Pell Grants to Perkins Loans to FAFSA, the funding is out there but your eligibility to receive aid depends on your level of need and, subsequently, how much aid you are eligible to receive. Translation: For the majority of students, loans are inevitable. But don't fret just yet because President Obama announced an executive order capping loan payments: In an attempt to ease heavy college debt, millions of student loan borrowers will soon be able to cap their payments at 10 percent of their monthly income.
According to the administration, this action will help up to 5 million more borrowers but will not be implemented until December 2015 at the earliest. And while some students taking out loans can already cap their loan payments at 10 percent of their incomes, the president's order will extend this ability to students who took out loans before October 2007. (It's important to note, however, that President Obama's executive order would cover only those loans from the federal government, not private financial institutions.) "The past couple of years, we've done future students, we've done current students, and now we're trying to take a step back," Education Secretary Arne Duncan told reporters Monday. Duncan went on to explain that the expansion of the payment caps would be "fantastic for the economy" by allowing young people to spend or invest that money elsewhere. (For more on this story, click here.)
What do you think of the president's attempt to ease the financial burden associated with student loans? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section. And for more information on federal funding, visit our Financial Aid section.
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Alexis B on 6/18/2014 12:57:15 PM commented:
This is maybe not the best option but it does offer some help. Students, once graduated, need to remember to increase payments as thier income gorws. That is the key to getting out of this debt sooner and with minmal interest penalties.To pay only the nimimum while your salary grows is really an unwise choice overall.
jennifer t on 6/11/2014 1:31:30 PM commented:
This is somewhat cool I guess
Shari E on 6/10/2014 9:47:11 PM commented:
This policy is not really helping students. Capped payments that likely won't cover accumulating interest, much less principle, are only kicking the can down the road. Sure, graduates will have a little more money in the short run but they are signing up for a lifetime of indebtedness because the years of accumulated interest will eventually come due. More needs to be done to teach kids that they can have an education without relying on loans. Working and saving might increase the time it takes to get a degree, but it will save the student many more years that will otherwise be spent repaying loans with interest.
Rae O on 6/10/2014 7:33:24 PM commented:
This will help many college graduates like myself. The daunting task of repaying a loan for an education has not been made easier.
Mark W on 6/10/2014 5:05:27 PM commented:
To me, this plan is unfair to those who have sacrificed and saved and ended up paying full freight. Why do those who have done it the right way, in essence, get penalized? So now, those who get relief can spend money elsewhere to aid the economy? What about those who saved for college and could not spend elsewhere. This is another government scam.
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I personally had the opportunity to speak with vice president Baden back in October of 2013, in which, the question was raised about future students having to pay back their student loans. Vice president Baden told us what the pros and coins would be in their attempt to ease the burden of students repaying the money that they had borrowed, so basically, this is not shocking news for me. Granted the fact that he mentioned the downside would be how long it would take to pay off the student loans would be the same as a thirty year mortgage, but it is sad to say that sometimes you have to take the good with the bad. "You must choose from the lesser of the two evils", quoted by Socrates. I believe the Obama administration as good intentions for college students and they have opened the door for future ideas on this dilemma. For those that think the federal government is the one that raises college tuition, YOU ARE WRONG, believe it or not, it is the state that raises your tuition. If you want to have a voice, write your governor with your concerns, make a petition to free the cost of tuition, if you don't step and take action, then don't complain about the cost. You have the power to make a change in our college future!
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Dordt Volleyball Hosts Morningside Wednesday
September 17, 2013
WHERE AND WHEN… Dordt College will host the first of three straight GPAC volleyball matches this Wednesday, September 18 against Morningside. The junior varsity match starts at 6:00 with the varsity contest beginning at about 7:30.The match can be heard on KDCR 88.5 FM and there will be live video available at www.dordt.edu/athletics. Results will be posted to www.dordt.edu/athletics and https://twitter.com/dcathletics and also at https://www.facebook.com/dordtdefenders .
THE OPPONENT… Morningside is 7-3 this season and stand 0-1 in the Great plains Athletic Conference after a loss to Nebraska Wesleyan last week. The Mustangs started the season with a 1-3 weekend at the Northwestern Classic and then found their stride with six straight wins before seeing that winning streak snapped against Nebraska Wesleyan. Not only did the Mustangs win six matches in a row they went undefeated in set play during that stretch, stringing together 18 set wins in a row.
Morningside averages 13.5 kills per set with a .240 kill efficiency. The Mustangs also get to 20.16 digs per set and average 1.8 points per set off of ace serves and 1.4 blocks per set off of blocks.
Maggie Vondrak is the Morningside leader with a 3.4 kill average and she also gets to 4.4 digs per outing. Gabi French and Kecia Verburg average 2.6 and 2.5 kills per set and Caitlyn Skorczewski is averaging 2.2 kills per set. The Mustangs employ a two setter offense with Hannah Roberg and TyAnn Buddenhagen averaging 5.7 and 4.4 assists respectively and Roberg tops the team with 11 ace serves and Buddenhagen has ten. Grace Chvatal is the leader in digs with 5.7 and has ten ace serves and Katie Kuck supplies 3.1 digs per outing.
THE DEFENDERS… Dordt College is 9-2 this season and has won six matches in a row since back to back losses to Viterbo and Tabor. Dordt has swept five matches, is 4-0 in matches that go five sets and they are 0-2 in matches that have gone the distance.
Dordt is averaging 13.6 kills per set with a .285 kill efficiency and they get to 17.7 digs per set. Dordt scores an average of 2.2 blocks per set and they get 1.5 service aces per set. Opponents are hitting .161 at the net and average 11.9 kills per outing.
Kayla Gesink is the setter for the Defenders and is averaging 10.3 assists per set with a 1.2 kills per set average with a .419 kill efficiency and she gets to 2.9 digs per outing. Brooke Wolterstorff puts down 3.1 kills per set with a .269 kill efficiency while Lindsey Floen adds 2.8 kills to go with a .407 kill efficiency and she is averaging a team high one block per set. Meghan Krausman and Elizabeth Kiel complete the five hitter rotation with 2.2 and 1.4 kills per set respectively. Kayla Broekhuis is good for 5.6 digs per outing and Wolterstorff is good for 3.1 digs.
LAST ACTION… Dordt played Briar Cliff on Saturday, September 16 by set scores of 25-15, 21-25, 25-21, 25-21. The Defenders hit for a .220 kill efficiency in the match and limited Briar Cliff to .137. Gesink had 44 assists, six kills and 12 digs. Wolterstorff had 15 kills and nine digs while Jenna Horstman and Meghan Krausman both put down 11 kills.
Krausman had eight digs while Floen had 10 kills and was in three block assists. Broekhuis led the team with 31 digs and Celaine Haan had two ace serves.
Morningside lost to Nebraska Wesleyan in Sioux City on Wednesday, September 11 by scores of 25-18, 23-25, 25-15, 30-28. The Mustangs were limited to a .149 kill efficiency while both teams had ten service errors. Wesleyan had eight blocks to Morningside's five. French had a team high 17 kills and Vondrak had 14 kills with a team high 20 digs. Verburg added 11 kills with Roberg and Buddenhagen putting up 25 and 20 assists respectively.
HISTORY… Dordt holds a 13-6 series lead with most of the meetings taking place since Morningside entered the GPAC prior to the 2003-2004 school year. The two teams split their meetings last season with Dordt winning the October 3 meeting at the De Witt Gym 25-22, 22-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-7. Danae Geels had 14 kills and Gesink put up 53 assists. Loy Sahr and Krausman had 12 and 10 kills each for the Defenders and Broekhuis got to 13 digs. French put down 14 kills while Steffen and Vondrak had 13 and 12 kills respectively.
Morningside swept Dordt in the October 30 match up in Sioux City 25-17, 25-15, 25-21. Anastasia Ott and Vondrak put down 12 and 11 kills respectively while Megan Mounts put up 34 assists. Katelyn Schuller registered 10 kills in the loss and Gesink had 24 assists. Broekhuis got to 13 digs for the Defenders as Dordt struggled with their blocks, getting just four blocks while Morningside had nine and hit for a .324 kill efficiency.
RANKINGS… The Defenders moved to no. 21 in the first in-season poll conducted by the NAIA coaches. Dordt is one of four teams mentioned in the poll. Midland is no. 8; Northwestern is no. 12 and Hastings is receiving votes. Concordia (California) is the no.1 team in the country and has won 45 matches in a row.
WHERE WE GO FROM HERE…Dordt continues and early season conference homestand on Saturday when it hosts Hastings. The junior varsity gets underway at 3:30 and the varsity will start at 5:00.
Morningside will host Northwestern on Friday, September 21 in the next action for the Defenders.
Volleyball Standings (Tuesday, September 16)
School GPAC/Overall
Hastings 2-0/10-5
Dordt 1-0/9-2
Midland 1-0/19-0
Nebraska Wesleyan 1-0/9-0
Northwestern 0-0/16-1
Mount Marty 0-0/7-6
Dakota Wesleyan 0-0/4-9
Doane 0-1/6-7
Morningside 0-1/7-3
Briar Cliff 0-1/9-4
Concordia 0-2/9-4
September 4
Hastings def. Concordia 3-1
September 11
Midland def. Concordia 3-0
Nebraska Wesleyan def. Morningside 3-1
September 14
Dordt def. Briar Cliff 3-1
Doane def. Hastings 3-1
September 17
Hastings @ Nebraska Wesleyan
Doane @ Concordia
Briar Cliff @ Dakota Wesleyan
Mount Marty @ Northwestern
September 18
Morningside @ Dordt
September 20
Concordia @ Dakota Wesleyan
Northwestern @ Morningside
September 21
Hastings @ Dordt College
Midland @ Briar Cliff
Concordia @ Mount Marty
Nebraska Wesleyan @ Dakota Wesleyan
Doane @ Northwestern
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The granddaughter of the couple named Rosenberg has added new information to the discussion about Segar and Rosenberg Road, and the request of some residents that it be shortened to Segar Road.
Adria Frede wrote a letter to Bethel Supervisor Dan Sturm explaining the history of the name. She wrote, "Actually, back in the years when my family resided in Bethel, only my grandparents' end of this curved road was named Rosenberg Road. The other end, where the same road intersects again with County Road 141, was simply called Segar Road. Since the road in question does curve to connect with County Road 141 at two separate locations, there was no confusion; driving from Kauneonga Lake someone would first see the left-hand turn-off for Rosenberg Road, and then further down County Road 141 there would be a separate left-hand turn-off for Segar Road. In fact, there was a different official road sign at each end (erected by the town, not privately, as suggested in the newspaper article): one end said Rosenberg Road, and another (at the other intersection) said Segar Road. I even have an old New York State road map, which clearly shows Rosenberg Road."
Frede explained that when her grandparents bought the property in the 1940s, they built up a successful resort business. She wrote, "In 1969, my grandparents sold the larger portion of their property, including the large house and the cottages, swimming pool, and other resort amenities they'd added over the years, to the owners of the Top Hill Bungalow Colony. It was then used by Top Hill for several years as an annex day-camp campus, and later resold to other owners who seem to have badly neglected the property over the years. (My sisters and I do drive by from time to time; the deterioration of that part of the property is very sad to see.)"
In the letter, Frede let it be known that she would be opposed to removing her grandparent's name from the sign. She wrote, "The family of Irving and Rose Rosenberg have no objection to sharing the name of this road with my grandparents' old friends, the Segar family. However, we would object most strenuously to all record of our grandparents' names being erased. My grandparents were very involved in the life of the local community during the many years they lived there; it was their primary residence, even though they also maintained a small apartment in New York City, they voted and paid taxes as Bethel residents. We do still own property on the road that was originally named for them, and if we or our children choose to build another home there, it would be very sad indeed if the name of our grandparents was no longer honored as it had been for so many years."
Bethel supervisor Dan Sturm said the he was hesitant to change the name before, and now that he has received the letter he is even more convinced that it should not be changed. He said that if every time new residents moved onto a road and wanted to change the name, before long the town's history would be gone.
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Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, will come to Coastal Bend College Tuesday to visit with students enrolled in CBC's Applied Science in Oil and Gas Technology classes.
The senator plans to tour the college to learn firsthand about its workforce development programs which prepare students for employment with Eagle Ford Shale.
"As the development of the Eagle Ford Shale continues to play a dynamic role in the local economy and our nation's energy security, it is critical that we meet the need for a trained workforce to support this growing project," Cornyn said. "I look forward to seeing firsthand the workforce training being done at Coastal Bend College to prepare hard-working Texans for the jobs that support the Eagle Ford Shale and ensure this development will continue to flourish."
Cornyn's interest in the CBC program was sparked when he attended the inaugural conference last March in San Antonio of the Eagle Ford Consortium, where education was one of the key agenda topics.
One program he attended, presented by the University of Texas at San Antonio, examined the effect of the Eagle Ford Shale operation on South Texas.
One of the speakers at a break-out session was Glynis Strause, the recently retired CBC dean of institutional advancement and Continuing Education director.
Later, on a TV broadcast, Cornyn referenced the CBC program.
At a subsequent job fair last month in Eagle Pass, the consortium noted that, despite the significant growth of Eagle Ford Shale since it began in 2008, the industry is concerned about the availability of a skilled workforce, noting that local academic institutions were expanding their curricula to meet the demand.
A perfect example is the number of continuing education classes CBC offered last year, during which 2,570 students took 90,500 hours of classroom hours in courses ranging from the introduction to the petroleum industry to earning a commercial drivers license, which also includes hazardous material training.
Cornyn's relationship to the oil industry has earned him the description, by the business network MSN Money, as being one of "Big Oil's 10 favorite members of Congress." Such a reputation is not without cost. The League of Conservation Voters gives Cornyn a grade of zero because of his voting record on environmental legislation.
New CBC President Beatriz Espinoza; Bee County Judge David Silva; Blas Castaneda, the consortium's chair of Workforce and Education Committee; and Scott Childress, president of the Bee County Chamber of Commerce, will accompany Cornyn on his tour.
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Too Many Republican Congressmen Giving Unions Free Tax Dollars
For such a blue state, Illinois has some rather good Republicans in Congress, but on one issue many of them consistently fail. That is in their unfortunate support for Big Labor. The issue of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) is a perfect example of this penchant to support issues dear to the hearts of Big Labor.
Unions love PLAs because the rule forces government construction projects to be conducted under union rules, to pay union pay scales to workers as well as pension payments to the union plans, and requires all work to be controlled by union bosses even if the companies hired to do the work are non-union. With PLAs unions feel they have the best of both worlds because they can still benefit from free government money even when they aren't hired to do the work. In short, PLAs are a sop to unions.
The main problem with PLAs is that they drive up the costs of government building contracts from word go. This costs us all money and in this era when we need to be cutting back the skyrocketing costs of government adding rules that drive up costs before the first foundation is dug is madness. Worse it is unfair to the largest number of construction companies that aren't union members as they are forced as a condition of getting the work to pay unions thousands out of their pockets even as they'll never benefit from union pensions or other programs.
Sadly, too many Illinois Republican Congressmen have been consistently in favor of allowing unions this free government handout. It is probably not a huge surprise that even Republicans in deep blue Illinois might end up bowing to the needs of greedy Big Labor initiatives. But it is not a healthy support regardless.
Not all Illinois Republicans have been swayed by Big Labor, mind you, but most of them have repeatedly voted in favor of PLAs. Only three of the Illinois GOP delegation, for instance, voted PLAs down in the last round of votes for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) held on May 17.
During that last vote on NDAA amendments, an amendment sponsored by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R, Md.) passed by a slim 211 to 209 margin. This amendment would torpedo any requirements that PLAs be forced on qualified contractors by federal agencies. (Roll call vote results).
Unfortunately, only Representatives Randy Hultgren (14th District), Don Manzullo (16th District), and Bobby Schilling (17th District) voted in favor of free and open competition in government contracts with their NDAA votes. As for the rest, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (11th District) switched his vote at the last minute joining all the other GOP Congressmen in voting for Big Labor's interests. Even Congressman Joe Walsh (8th District), ordinarily one of Congresses most consistently conservative members, voted in Big Labor's favor last week.
Just as unfortunate, Congressman Manzullo, a staunch anti-Union voice, lost his primary and will not be returning to Washington for the 113th Session. Interestingly, two Big Labor Super PACs contributed heavily — well over $200 K total — to have Manzullo beaten in the Illinois Primary.
The two groups, the pro-Big Labor group calling itself Lunch Pail Republicans, and the Campaign for Primary Accountability, together donated $324,529 in the successful effort to defeat Manzullo. So, one good, pro-fairness voice will be missing starting with the next Congress and this means we need to impress on those remaining that they should drop their support for Big Labor and step up to the plate to support fairness in government contracts.
Certainly, Illinois is not the only state with too many Republicans voting against free, open and fair practices. It is an issue that must be brought to the attention of our Congressmen everywhere. (For several other PLA related amendment votes see: Roll Call 126, Roll Call 369, Roll Call 413)
To prove that it isn't just Illinois Republicans that are a problem, here is another twist. Just because the Bartlett amendment was adopted in NDAA and the NDAA passed the House, remember one thing: this is Congress. Nothing is ever settled with these people. Word is that a new amendment to the MilCon/VA FY 2013 appropriations bill (H.R. 5854) will be introduced to strip language in Section 517 of H.R. 5854. Section 517 is very similar to the pro-fair and open competition language of the Bartlett amendment to the NDAA. It is going to be offered by another wayward Republican, Rep. Grimm (R-NY). They never give up trying to give payoffs to unions, folks.
PLAs must be defeated when they come to a vote. PLAs are bad for business and bad for the taxpayers. PLAs are just more union coercion that is at its core un-American. I hope the Illinois GOP delegation — and the rest of Congress for that matter — change direction and stop giving unions free money.
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Be a winner: Fill out your financial brackets'March 31,2013Part of the thrill of the NCAA college basketball tournament is filling out the brackets.
During March Madness, 64 teams vie for the championship. There are several rounds during which the brackets get down to 32 teams, the Sweet 16, the Elite Eight and then the Final Four.
Playing off the excitement of the tournaments, the National Endowment for Financial Education and the Financial Planning Association have created an interactive bracket of 32 financial goals that people can use to narrow down the most important money issues they want to address. To complete the bracket online, visit www.financialfour.org.
Just as with the NCAA tournament, there are four major divisions in this financial game:
Saving and investing.
Values, communication and advice.
Protection and security.
Identifying and managing priorities is the key to keeping your financial life in order, said Ted Beck, president of NEFE.
Beck says using the brackets takes the madness out of ranking your fiscal responsibilities.
I like the concept and the game. One of the things people often ask me when it comes to organizing their financial life is: Where do I start? There is so much to managing your money, it is hard to figure out what you need to concentrate on in the stressed-out lives many of us lead.
Americans are increasingly responsible for an overwhelming amount of financial choices, said Lauren Schadle, chief executive of the Financial Planning Association. Our goal is to provide insight on what they should be thinking about when developing their financial plans.
Let me walk you through the categories in this March Madness game. Under the saving and investing division are: emergency savings, use variety of tools, pay yourself first, save 10 percent, time value of money, differentiate goals, calculate retirement and use employer savings. Youll find an explanation when you click on each concept.
Under the values division are: tackle debt, experience change, financial terminology, keep up maintenance, family communication, identify personalities, tax time planning and financial check-up.
In the protection and security bracket, youll find: adequate insurance, emergency kit, workplace benefits, protect documents, create a will, ensure job security, life insurance and pull credit report.
Finally, in the spending division are: live within means, manage food costs, responsible credit, housing costs, understand income, track spending, service providers and spend wisely.
As part of the fun, about 300 financial experts ranked their top financial priorities for Americans to focus on in 2013. Based on their picks, the National Endowment for Financial Education and the Financial Planning Association came up with a Final Four. The winners?
Live within your means. I agree that this should make it to the Final Four. Actually, I would retitle this live below your means. You only have a limited amount of money. To meet your goals, you have to reduce your expenses so that you get to keep some of what you make for savings.
Protect yourself with adequate insurance. Thirty-nine percent of U.S. adults do not have life insurance, according to a survey released last year by InsuranceQuotes.com. If you put this in your winning bracket, dont just focus on life insurance. Determine what other insurance you might need. For instance, if you rent, do you have renters insurance? Only 34 percent of renters have renters insurance, InsuranceQuotes found in another survey.
Tackle debt. Stop promising yourself to get out of debt and, instead, do it. I suggest you list your debts starting with the lowest balance and knock that debt off first. Often getting rid of some debt quickly motivates people to continue on their quest to be debt-free.
Build an emergency savings account. If you live below your means, youll likely have the money to start an emergency fund. You tax refund is a great emergency starter amount. So far this year, the average refund is about $2,900.
My Final Four were manage food costs (our eating out has gotten crazy), pull credit reports (havent done that yet this year), track spending and calculate retirement (Ive done this before but I need to update some numbers based on the recent uptick in the stock market).
So what would your Sweet 16 be? What about your Elite Eight financial goals or your Final Four picks?
Once you finish the bracket, you can go to www.smartaboutmoney.org, which is a program of the National Endowment for Financial Education. On the site you can look for more information to meet your goals.
While youre watching the basketball games or during breaks, fill out this bracket. You cant lose.
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Glatiramer acetate helps prevent MS relapses, possibly by blocking the immune system from attacking myelin. The drug is given by an injection. It may take months for this drug to show any benefits.
Possible side effects include:
- Swelling and skin tenderness
- Systemic reactions after injections, such as flushing, shortness of breath, palpitations, sweating, and anxiety
Common brand name: Gilenya
Fingolimod is the first oral medication to treat MS symptoms. The medication affects blood cells in the lymph nodes, blocking these cells from moving to the brain and spinal cord. This can reduce relapses and slow the progression of MS.
When starting fingolimod, patients may have a decrease in heart rate. Increased risk of infections and serious eye problems are also possible side effects.
More common side effects include:
- Headache
- Influenza
- Diarrhea
- Back pain
- Cough
Common names include:
- Azathioprine
- Cyclophosphamide
- Mitoxantrone
- Methotrexate
- Natalizumab
- Cladribine
These immunosuppressive drugs may be given to try to prevent a relapse or progression of MS. These drugs may produce serious side effects. Some of these are prescribed by doctors who specialize in treating MS, but the medications may not be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating MS.
Possible side effects include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Increased risk of infection
- Kidney and liver damage
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (a potentially fatal viral infection of the brain)—Natalizumab
Common names include:
- Gabapentin
- Carbamazepine
Anticonvulsants are used to control tremors and seizure activity. They also may be ordered to treat nerve pain. In addition, gabapentin may be given to treat spasticity, as well as unusual sensations.
Possible side effects include:
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
Common name: Baclofen
A GABA-B agonist is used to control muscle spasticity. This drug may be taken by mouth or injected into the spinal canal. The benefits are usually short lived. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Possible side effects include:
- Drowsiness
- Lightheadedness
- Weakness
Common names include:
- Tizanidine
- Clonidine
These medications affect nerve pathways and are used to treat spasticity. Clonidine may also help with insomnia. Your doctor may order regular lab tests to check liver function.
Possible side effects include:
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Low blood pressure
Common brand name: Dantrium
Dantrolene is used to control muscle cramps and spasms in patients who cannot walk. It tends to worsen muscle weakness. It is given at bedtime and may be increased to include doses during the day.
Possible side effects include:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
Common names include:
- Diazepam
- Clonazepam
Benzodiazepines relax the muscles and are used to control nighttime muscle spasms and spasticity in patients who cannot tolerate other drugs used to treat this symptom. Clonazepam can also help control tremors.
Possible side effects include:
- Drowsiness
- Lightheadedness
Common brand name: Botox
Botulinum toxin is made from a type of bacteria. Given as an injection, botox is injected into certain muscle groups that are causing painful contractions. The injection works by temporarily blocking the signal from the nerves to the muscles.
Side effects may include:
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Flu-like symptoms
- Headache
Common names include:
- Oxybutynin
- Propantheline
Anticholinergic drugs may be ordered to control urinary urgency, frequency, and incontinence. These drugs increase bladder capacity and provide some relief of urinary urgency.
Possible side effects include:
- Dry mouth
- Palpitations
- Constipation
- Urinary retention
Common brand name: Stimate
Desmopressin helps relieve frequent urination during the night that has not responded to other treatment. It produces more concentrated urine. It can decrease sodium levels, so blood tests may be ordered. This drug is a nasal spray used at bedtime.
Possible side effects include:
- Headache
- Nasal congestion
Common brand name: Symmetrel
Amantadine is an antiviral drug used to treat fatigue. It is usually taken twice daily.
Possible side effects include:
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
Common brand name: Provigil
Modafinil is used to treat fatigue. It is a wakefulness agent, taken in the morning. Possible side effects include headache.
Common names include:
- Amitriptyline
- Trazodone
- Fluoxetine
Antidepressants may be ordered to combat depression associated with MS. Some antidepressant drugs are also given to people with chronic pain for pain-relieving abilities. They may improve your pain threshold and help you to sleep. Antidepressants are not addictive.
Do not stop taking these drugs without checking with your doctor. Do not take an antidepressant if you have taken a MAO inhibitor in recent weeks.
Possible side effects include:
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Lightheadedness when standing up
Common brand name: Ampyra
Ampyra blocks potassium channels in neurons. This helps demyelinated axons (nerves that have lost or damaged myelin sheaths) transmit their signals better. In studies, Ampyra has improved walking in people with MS.
Common side effects include:
- Urinary tract infection
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Weakness
- Back pain
- Problems with balance
Over-the-Counter Medications
Common names include:
- Naproxen sodium
- Ibuprofen
- Aspirin
These drugs work to reduce inflammation and pain. Possible side effects include:
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Stomach upset
Common brand name: Tylenol (acetaminophen)
Acetaminophen relieves minor pain. It does not prevent future headaches or treat the cause of the headache. It can cause liver problems if taken with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking this drug. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Acetaminophen is unlikely to cause side effects (stomach upset, bleeding ulcers) associated with other pain medications.
Special Considerations
It is important to take all of the antibiotics as prescribed, even when you are feeling well.
If you are taking medications, follow these general guidelines:
- Take the medication as directed. Do not change the amount or the schedule.
- Ask what side effects could occur. Report them to your doctor.
- Talk to your doctor before you stop taking any prescription medication.
- Plan ahead for refills if you need them.
- Do not share your prescription medication with anyone.
- Drugs can be dangerous when mixed. Talk to your doctor if you are taking more than one drug, including over-the-counter products and supplements.
When to Call Your Doctor
Call your doctor if your symptoms worsen or if new symptoms develop.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: Rimas Lukas, MD
- Review Date: 09/2015 -
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Campus Tours & Information Sessions
Office of Science Education & Diversity
For K thru 12 students and teachers, as well as post-secondary science-based student groups/programs from surrounding colleges and universities
- Tour of the NIEHS Campus
- An inside look at career options available in biomedical research
- Overview of NIEHS research and much more!
- Tour groups limited to 40 participants.
As part of its education outreach efforts, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences offers educational tours/visits of the Institute. The tours offer area K thru 12 and college/university students and teachers the opportunity to learn about a wide range of fascinating topics related to environmental health, along with an inside look at some of the career options available to those who are considering employment in biomedical research.
Institute tours are conducted weekdays during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and are reserved on a first-come first-served basis. Tour groups are limited to 40 participants. Our standard tour packages may include any or all of the following components:
- A 30-60 minute oral presentation by one of our senior program staff that outlines some of the exciting work being done by NIEHS scientists and grantees on the health effects of such agents as lead, mercury, pesticides, indoor and outdoor air pollutants and ultraviolet light. (With additional time for Q&A.)
- A brief overview of a specific research initiative from one of our senior scientists that includes the primary mission and objectives, examples of current projects, and potential applications for the treatment and prevention of human diseases.
- An overview of the NIH Summer Internship Program, which provides summer job opportunities for high school, college undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences.
- A guided tour of the NIEHS campus and main building that includes a look at some of the laboratory areas where NIEHS scientists do their research. Students must be at least 16 years of age in order to participate in laboratory tours.
- Please note, presentations and tours may range from one-three hours depending on your interests.
If you would like to learn more about our tour opportunities or arrange for a visit, please fill out the request form.
Additional Resources:
- Your Environment. Your Health. (NIEHS Pocket Card)(141KB)
- NIEHS Visitor Information
- Introduction to NIEHS


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Cadmium contamination
Posted by Reviewer1412707 on May 18, 2014
I've been eating Navitas cacao products for several years now (mostly the nibs, though, lately, not the powder). I was horrified to read the Consumer Lab report that just came out. It found extremely high levels of cadmium (though no lead, at least), in Navitas Naturals cacao powder. Alas, I will be switching brands.
No Longer RAW
Posted by Reviewer2705119 on Aug 11, 2015
I've always enjoyed Navitas Cacao Powder for both taste and quality. I was surprised and disappointed to see that my latest package no longer says, "Raw Cacao". Although their website says "processed with low heat", it's apparently no longer their commitment to keep it low enough to be labeled raw. I'll be reading the labels of trusted brands more carefully and buying my cacao elsewhere from now on.
Won't emulsify
Posted by Reviewer2283039 on Jan 04, 2013
Although I like the flavor and aroma of this cacao powder, no matter how much I shake it up in my breakfast drinks it stays in little clumps that are unpleasant. A significant amount of it inevitably stays behind in the bottom of the container no matter how quickly I down it.
Posted by snowfitness1 on Jul 04, 2011
I am giving this 2 stars only because I was hoping for something more I suppose. I have used Now Organic Cocoa Powder for ages, and I thought I'd splurge and give this raw type a try. I suppose I am receiving more pure nutrients from it, but I don't find it to be any better than the more economical Now version. Oh well, now I know. :)
not enough chocolate favour
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can't taste any chocolate in my bread or coffee made with huge amount this product.
A bit bitter
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This was very bitter ! I prefer other
not bad also not sweet
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not bad also not sweet
Posted by 5684002164410426310 on Jul 07, 2014
There was a hole in the bag so the box was full of cocoa even tho the taste was good.
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Crazy Water getting a new look
Homeowners and renters aren't the only ones who find décor inspiration in magazines. Crazy Water co-owner and chef Peggy Magister is redecorating her restaurant after becoming smitten with a London venue she saw in Vanity Fair magazine.
The new look for the contemporary American restaurant at 839 S. 2nd St. takes inspiration from Loulou, a private club. The look, she said, is "very, very eclectic": vivid colors, multiple patterns. »Read Full Blog Post
Hamilton Wood Type Museum faces eviction
The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum is being evicted. This museum, with the world's largest collection of wood type, is being asked to leave the building that bears its name in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
The director of the museum, Jim Moran, describes the situation on the Hamilton website: »Read Full Blog Post
Milwaukee Rep managing director Helsing Wolters plans departure
Managing director Dawn Helsing Wolters will leave the Milwaukee Repertory Theater at the end of its present season to pursue other opportunities, the Rep announced in a statement released Tuesday afternoon. The Rep's Board of Trustees is beginning a national search for her replacement, according to the statement. »Read Full Article
Second Kevin Hart show added at Milwaukee Theatre Dec. 15
A late night show for hot stand-up Kevin Hart has been added at the Milwaukee Theatre Dec. 15.
Hart, 32, has had a strong 2012, including double platinum DVD sales of his stand-up film "Laugh at My Pain." His appearance in this past spring's "Think Like a Man" is considered to be key contributor to that film's box office success; it grossed nearly $92 million at the U.S. box office, according to Box Office Mojo, and was reportedly made for $12 million. Hart was also the host of the MTV Video Music Awards in September. »Read Full Article
Laurie Winters will be director of Museum of Wisconsin Art
Laurie Winters, a curator known for organizing internationally recognized exhibitions at the Milwaukee Art Museum and working with some of the largest museums in the world, will run what has been a small, regional museum focused entirely on Wisconsin art.
Winters has been named director of the Museum of Wisconsin Art, which will open a dramatic, new building on the banks of the Milwaukee River in West Bend in April. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Expanded Miller Valley 'Holiday Lites' show begins Nov. 30
The Miller Valley becomes a miniature holiday retreat when MillerCoors kicks off its annual "Holiday Lites" celebration Nov. 30.
This year's show is the biggest yet staged, with extended hours and tours available on more nights. The light show is billed as the largest display of its kind in the Midwest, with more than 300,000 LED lights synchronized to a mix of holiday music. »Read Full Article
One Direction; Christina Aguilera; Soundgarden; Stephen Lynch; Public Enemy; Green Day
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John Denver estate announces new tribute tour, coming to Pabst Theater Feb. 16
John Denver may have died in a plane crash in 1997, but his music is returning to venues around the country. John Denver's estate has announced a new tribute tour dubbed "John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High Concert" that will feature projected video of Denver performances and live performances by members of his original touring band and a string section.
The tour makes a stop at the Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., February 16. Tickets are $35 to $45 and available at the box office, (414) 286-3663 and pabsttheater.org beginning at noon Friday. »Read Full Article
KMFDM, Paloma Faith to perform at Shank Hall
A pair of drastically different European acts—Paloma Faith and KMFDM—are coming to Shank Hall, the venue has announced.
London-based Faith, 27, once turned down an opportunity to play in Amy Winehouse's band, but has since established her own career structured around theatrical costuming and performances (she got her start in London's cabaret scene) and retro soul songs reminiscent of Winehouse and Adele's work. Her latest album, May's "Fall to Grace," featured production work from Nellee Hooper, who has worked with such big names as Madonna, Bjork and U2. »Read Full Article(1)
Celebrity chefs Bourdain, Ripert coming to Riverside May 10
Dueling chefs and raconteurs Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert will share the stage May 10 at the Riverside Theater, in a program of storytelling and adventure-sharing called "Good vs. Evil."
It's unclear who is who. »Read Full Article
Report: Aaron Rodgers engaged?
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On Tap Today: Marcus Center will rock you
This past summer's movie musical "Rock of Ages" may have been a bomb, but '80s rock is still plenty popular in Milwaukee. This week alone features Journey, Pat Benatar and Loverboy at a joint concert at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Friday. And at 7:30 p.m. tonight, you can see the music of Journey and Pat Benatar rearranged for the legitimate theater, as traveling stage musical "Rock of Ages" returns to Milwaukee for a six-date engagement at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. The tour was last here less than 18 months ago, with a couple dates at the Milwaukee Theatre and "American Idol" alum Constantine Maroulis in the lead role.
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Adryana is the daughter of Mario and Emily Reyna Alaniz of Corpus Christi and Mr. Hector Espinoza of Karnes City. Adryana is a 2011 graduate of Kenedy High School.
Joseph is the son of Kirk and Tina Sczepanik of Kenedy and Kenneth Joe Barkley and Doris Wisniewski of Chico. Joseph is a 2010 graduate of Karnes City High School and is currently employed at Ashland in Kenedy.
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A man faces multiple charges after police said he drove naked through the drive-thru at a local Wendy's.
The Patriot-News reports that Kenneth Derwin Clark, 52, of Harrisburg, Penn. has been been charged with three counts of indecent exposure, three counts of open lewdness, three counts of disorderly conduct and three counts of driving with a suspended license.
East Pennsboro Township Police say Clark was involved in three separate incidents over a two-day period in which he drove up to the drive-thru window, turned on the interior light of his car and looked down at his lap. He went to the same Wendy's restaurant each time and it was always a female employee who noticed that he was naked. Employees called the police and Clark was arrested.
Police say Clark has 22 prior convictions of driving with a suspended license.


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Maritime / Cabana Seagrass Rug - Sage / Khaki
Product Info
- Click here to Order Custom Size, Shape and Binding Color
- 100% Natural Seagrass Rug, Earth Friendly
- Designed and Hand Crafted by Artisan Rug Maker. Imported
- 2" Wide Border, Mitered Corners, Non-Slip Latex Backing
- Naturally Durable
- Variations are part of the Natural Beauty of Natural Fiber Rugs
- Rug Pad Recommended (Sold Separately)
Maritime Seagrass Rugs are designed and hand crafted by artisan rug makers, these rugs still are a comfortable fit for any budget. Each rug is an individual work of art; variations in color are a natural part of their beauty and appeal.
More Info
- We recommend using Host Dry Carpet Cleaner for spills and accidents
- Do not pull loose fiber. Clip and remove the loose ends with scissors
Additional Information:
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- How to Make Rugs Lay Flat
- Tips for Selecting an Area Rug
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Please Note: The color may vary from the actual color of the rug due to different monitor settings.
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Yes, recommended to a friend.Ms. May 07, 2014
"The website is easy to use, the shipping was immediate, and the rug is high quality and in excellent condition. I would recommend this company and will be ordering from them again. The seagrass rug is an excellent value and much less expensive than similar products I found online and in stores."
Yes, recommended to a friend.Happy with this purchase April 24, 2014
"This is my first review and I'm happy to make it. I'm a relatively new shopper of Natural Rugs, and I am very happy with my experience with them. My rug came within a week, was packaged very well and was beautiful as well as affordable. I plan on using this company for all of my future flooring needs. I am very happy with my purchase!."
Yes, recommended to a friend.So glad I made this purchase April 23, 2014
"I'm a relatively new shopper with Natural rugs and I have to say that I am very pleased with my experience with them so far. The rug that I ordered came within a weeks time, was packaged very well and is beautiful! The quality is very nice for such an affordable price. I will be buying all of my natural floor rugs here from now on!"
Yes, recommended to a friend.A Unique Rug April 22, 2014
"This rug is still growing on me. I've never purchased a seagrass rug nor did I know what it would actually feel like until it arrived.. After reading many reviews and looking at the options, I wanted the sisal rug, but because I have 2 cats, customer service recommended I go with 100% seagrass. My cats are not to sure about the rug and will walk on it very gingerly. They do however like to chew on any loose "threads". I've had to trim it several times in order to deter them from damaging it. Hopefully, with a little scolding, they will get over that. Overall, the rug is not soft, but not uncomfortable either, just fine for my husband and I to walk on with bare feet. It is very easy to vacuum and looks good in my space. There is one place that looks as though it could become a hole at some point. The weave is very loose, but not loose enough to trim. I've tried pushing the threads back into place, but the grass is just too stiff. With this one exception, it seems to be fairly durable. I do hope I get many years out of it.."
Yes, recommended to a friend.Better than Sisal April 21, 2014
"We purchased this rug after a water stain ruined a sisal rug we had purchased about a year ago. I read many reviews about the benefits of seagrass over sisal. At first, I was surprised by how much darker in color this rug was compared to the sisal. After living with it a few days, it has really grown on me. It helps that it doesn't show every piece of dust like the lighter-colored sisal did. Plus, it adds a great texture to the room. I've only had the rug for about a week and I am thrilled with the purchase!"
Yes, recommended to a friend.Wow! They look fantastic April 09, 2014
"Just got two seagrass rugs with khaki binding (8x10 and 9x12) to put on old pine floors. Color and texture are perfect. The binding is very well done (LOVE the mitered corners!). Look just like the picture. The "grassy" smell dissipated within a week. Thank you for such a speedy delivery."
Yes, recommended to a friend.Love my rug April 09, 2014
"After reading all of the reviews on the Maritime Seagrass rug, I purchased an 8x10 rug for my living room and I love it. It's exactly what I was looking for. I had no problems ordering and received it very quickly. I will definitely buy from Natural Area Rugs again."
Yes, recommended to a friend.pleasantly surprised February 18, 2014
"I bought this rug as recommended by a friend and have to say the quality is fantastic. The price is unbeatable after doing a lot of research. It is darker in person than the picture online but still very nice. Also, it does not have a smelly grassy odor that I initially expected. Overall, I'm a happy customer!"
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Bobby Thomson hits the "shot heard 'round the world," Woody Guthrie passes away, Germany comes together, and O.J. Simpson is found not guilty, all on this day.
1973: Actress Neve Campbell, best known as Sidney Prescott in the "Scream" horror movie franchise and as Julia Salinger in the television series "Party of Five," is born in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.


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By Kevin Wilson: CNJ staff writer
Christmas is great for many reasons:
Congress isn't in session, so I have no reason to get upset about what elected officials are doing.
All kinds of once-a-year food items and television shows are available, including Mint M&M's and "Home Alone," a movie that's just no longer realistic because now the kid would just text message his parents: "I'm just going to chill at home. Try not to get shot on vacation LOL."
I get to witness Americans' love-hate relationship with eggnog. It's amusing every year when people somehow forget about this strange beverage, and by the end of the first glass they're saying, "This should be available year-round," only to ask halfway through their second glass, "Who drinks this garbage?"
Of course, there is the aspect of giving — and more importantly, receiving — gifts. By my definition, gifts are items you'd love to own, but would never actually purchase. Such items include DVD sets with collectible bookends (you know, to house the books you never read that they based the movie on) and a singing fish (I'm listing this one so you can let yourself off the hook and pretend somebody else bought it for you).
As of Monday, my personal gift wish list received one of those items I'd never buy — a Bluetooth headset for my cell phone. As I explained to my dad, Bluetooth-enabled devices emit signals to each other, allowing them to share information without using wires (i.e., trading address and phone information from your Bluetooth-enabled computer to your Bluetooth-enabled PDA). An average Bluetooth headset clips onto your ear, is small enough to fit inside the palm of a toddler's hand and allows you to use your cell phone without ever taking it out of your pocket.
The problem with the headset's size is that you sometimes can't tell when somebody's wearing one, and that's the reason I never purchased one — it's tough to tell who's the person with the Bluetooth headset talking to a friend, and who's the one talking to space aliens that only he can hear and see.
Now, I'm one of those people, and I'm further on the road to becoming the person I've always loathed. In just the past year, I've bought Barry Manilow songs online and rented a movie starring Justin Timberlake and LL Cool J — against better judgment.
I'm sure to do more stupid things, unless somebody invents the next technological miracle: the Bluetooth brain implant. Imagine the convenience of controlling your brain via another Bluetooth device. You could answer phone calls without a headset. You could set your brain to go to sleep at particular times so you don't accidentally start watching Nick at Nite at 11 p.m. and say to yourself seven hours later, "'Watching 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' wasn't that important." Or you could program your brain to never forget birthdays and anniversaries, so you don't have to go to the post office and ask, "How much would it cost to get it there yesterday?"
I wonder if this device is actually being created right now (and if this column inspires somebody to do so, I want a cut). It's a worthwhile device, but it would be so creepy and expensive at the start that I'd never, ever get one.
Unless, of course, somebody bought it for me as a gift.
Kevin Wilson is a columnist for Freedom Newspapers of New Mexico. He can be reached at 763-3431, ext. 313, or by e-mail: