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Clock is ticking on European consolidated tape tangle
Picture a broker trying to benchmark the performance of a trade in Europe. Easy – unless the only source of price information was old-fashioned paper ticker tapes pouring in from every venue across the European Union. True, brokers no longer have a tangle of paper piling up on the office floor. What they face, however, is the electronic equivalent.
Seven years since EU regulation opened up European stock exchanges to competition, it is still not possible to get a full picture of price information across the continent's market. This is despite repeated industry efforts to consolidate the data stream from Europe's markets into a single "tape".
One obstacle to progress has been disagreement over how much the exchanges would be allowed to charge if the data they provide was taken into a consolidated tape. Standards are just as big a problem – each European exchange produces data in its own way, and merging them has proved difficult.
Regulators have given the industry two years to come up with a solution. Otherwise, under the revision of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, given the go-ahead by the EU parliament last month, the regulator can appoint a consolidated tape provider.
In a few weeks the regulator, European Securities and Markets Authority, will begin consultations on the issue.
The benefits of a clear picture of the EU market are widely accepted and include greater liquidity and improved surveillance.
Mark Hemsley, chief executive of pan-European stock exchange Bats Chi-X Europe, said: "If retail investors had simple access to a consolidated tape, there would be a much cheaper view of the pan-European market and this could lead to a general expansion in business. Regulators could also use a more detailed version of a consolidated tape to manage cross-market behaviour and trading halts across multiple exchanges."
Bespoke versions
Brokers and software vendors have created their own versions of a consolidated tape, but they are inconsistent and there are still questions over the quality of data used to create them.
Many market participants blame stock exchanges for the lack of progress, and in particular the high fees they charge for market participants and vendors to receive and redistribute data.
The revised version of Mifid will require exchanges to offer data on a "reasonable commercial basis". It also includes measures to improve data quality through the creation of new entities known as "approved publication arrangements".
Many market participants argue that unless domestic stock exchanges reduce their data fees, the cost of creating a consolidated tape will remain prohibitive.
Hemsley at Bats Chi-X Europe, which introduced data fees in October 2012 that were much lower than domestic exchange charges, said: "I think the issue of exchange pricing is the number one issue, given the cost of exchanges' direct feeds will be the input cost for any consolidated tape provider. But this may not be the job of a markets regulator. The question will be how far Esma can go in defining a structure for market data pricing that can be used in addition to any competition framework in Europe."
On April 23, the European Commission gave Esma some guidance on market data pricing.
The guidance document said: "The intention is not to provide for outright price regulation such as price capping."
The Commission said Esma should contemplate three options: a principles-based approach defining a set of standards that inform users about the price of data that incorporates the value of the information to customers and the costs incurred; a restriction of charges based on revenue or cost benchmarks; or a combination of the two.
Ross Stuart, business development manager, real-time data at the London Stock Exchange, said: "We are interested to see the extent to which these thoughts extend across the chain. Exchange data pricing is only a small percentage of the overall cost of accessing and utilising data. If the European Commission is looking to address concerns around the pricing of data, it would seem interesting to limit it to only this small part of the cost chain."
Charging changes
Exchanges have made some attempts to reduce fees and adjust the way they charge for data, for example by separating pre-trade quotes and post-trade data.
Stuart said: "The fact that we have unbundled data, and been able to put a significantly lower price on post-trade data, means we feel that we have addressed the concern of acquiring high volumes of data from multiple venues and the associated cost."
However, exchanges have resisted the drastic cuts that brokers have sought. This is perhaps unsurprising when you consider that stock exchanges have already seen their core equity trading businesses diminish after the first version of Mifid in 2007 allowed competing venues to operate in the EU.
A common comparison is made with the US, which mandated a consolidated tape through the National Market System regulation, introduced in 2007. A recent study from consultancy Oxera, commissioned by European exchanges, showed that the cost of the US consolidated tape is €58 a month compared to the €430 a month that it costs Bloomberg to combine all the direct feeds from European exchanges.
The Oxera report added that exchanges' revenue from market data services as a proportion of total core revenues derived from trade execution and market data services ranged between 19% and 35% across Europe's largest exchanges.
Mark Schaedel, managing director at Markit, who was part of an initiative to create an industry-led consolidated tape known as the Coba Project, said the issue of exchange data fees and comparisons with the US missed the point. He said: "Exchanges did not design or price their direct feeds for use in a consolidated tape, so it's unfair to compare costs with the US or frame the debate in this context."
Schaedel argued that more important than pricing was getting the European exchanges to present their data in a uniform way. Each European stock exchange has a different approach to tagging trades that makes it difficult to consolidate the data. Furthermore, it is difficult to distinguish between the different types of trades that are conducted away from public exchanges in the over-the-counter market. OTC data comprises a variety of trade types that may not always result in shares changing hands.
This is an area on which the industry has collaborated more successfully through the Market Model Typology, or MMT, project that was initiated by the Federation of European Securities Exchanges. The MMT, which has recently been taken over by standards-setting body Fix Protocol, aims to improve the consistency of post-trade data across EU trading venues and also incorporates a broker-led effort to shed more light on off-exchange trading data.
Bats Chi-X Europe has lent its support to the MMT and is using the data standards for the off-exchange reporting service it launched towards the end of last year. After securing the support of some of the largest investment banks, which committed to reporting their OTC equity trades to Bats, Hemsley said the exchange was on track to be the reporting hub for 70% of off-exchange trading in EU equities by the end of the year.
Stuart added that the LSE planned to adopt MMT standards for a new platform that will consolidate data from the group's markets on a single platform.
Content questions
In addition to data quality, discussions are needed on what should be included in a consolidated tape. This covers aspects such as the venues from which data should be sourced. For example, should a consolidated tape provider source data from trading venues that account for a tiny proportion of European trading activity?
Stuart said: "These are difficult questions, but are integral to the discussion on who should be a consolidated tape provider and how this should look. To acquire content from so many disparate sources is not an easy task technically and will not be cheap."
Once these types of issues are solved, developing a cost model for the tape could become easier.
According to Schaedel, this could be achieved by creating a single price for the tape based on a standardised revenue allocation model – similar to the approach used in the US. One possible way of doing this would be to allocate consolidated tape revenues based on the contribution each market makes to the stock price formation process. Exchanges that account for the highest levels of public trading in a stock would receive more consolidated tape income than anonymous trading venues, or dark pools, that borrow prices from national stock exchanges, for example.
Schaedel said: "I do think that Europe has an opportunity to define a commercial model which rewards the behaviours that we think are valuable rather than relying on rules and caps on trading activity. As we saw with Mifid the first time around, there was a fair amount of inconsistency with the application of the rules. Commercial alignment with the principles of the objectives is probably a better way of achieving consistency."
This article was first published in the print edition of Financial News dated May 12, 2014


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Keep Your Rosaries Off My Deterrence
Arms control elicits strong emotions and sparks great debates. In that tradition, Kingston Reif and Travis Sharp offer a rebuttal to the recent commentary we ran from the folks at the Heritage Foundation. Here's the take of two dedicated arms control advocates. In their recent commentary on DoD Buzz ("Will START Talks Go MAD,"), the Heritage Foundation's Baker Spring and Helle Dale recycle a snake oil sales pitch that first emerged at the dawn of the Atomic Age. The illusion is that the awesome destructiveness of nuclear weapons can somehow be neutralized by a panacea—in this case impenetrable missile defenses.

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Yeah an accident the bitch covered up. And sex with Storm was definitely implied, nevertheless she's slept with generations of men in families... but only Brooke gets chastised for that. I laugh my ass off when somehow Steffy is NOT a skank. It seriously boggles the mind. Taylor, ok she's just a mess of a human being who needs serious therapy. All angry because she's a useless loser that Ridge didn't want, but you better believe Steffy is a skank slut. Glad the bitch is gone, though she'll show back up I'm sure like the bad rash she has from being who she is. If there is a competition between Steffy and Hope as to who is the most skanky, Steffy wins out. Oh look, the loser actually beat a Logan in something! Cool.
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Moose Jaw Police Service
House fire
Fire, police and ambulance were dispatched to the 1000 block of 1st Ave NW to respond to a house fire early Saturday morning.
The fire, which was reported to Moose Jaw Fire Department at 2:30 a.m., caused an estimated $50,000 in damages. It was put out by the fire department. There were no injuries.
The fire is not considered suspicious.
Fire calls
Moose Jaw Fire Department engines responded to the aforementioned house fire early Saturday morning.
Police calls
The Moose Jaw Police Service responded to 47 calls between 7 a.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday, including the aforementioned house fire, four calls to assist other police agencies, three reports of public mischief and theft, two false alarms, two car collisions, two disturbance calls and one domestic dispute.
Three people were charged for breaching court orders, three warrants were executed, one person was charged with impaired driving, and one was charged for assault.


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Health Institute Receives $325,000 Grant to Sustain Grass Roots Campaign
6/15/2012, 3:28 p.m.
Washington, D.C. - The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded a three-year, $325,000 grant to the Summit Health Institute for Research and Education (SHIRE) for a grassroots health-education initiative serving District residents in Wards 5, 7, and 8.
SHIRE will recruit and train ward residents about the causes and dangers of obesity, the importance of regular physical activity, the risks of consuming processed foods, gardening techniques, and healthful methods of food selection and preparation. The trained cohort of peer educators will actively share their knowledge within their families, neighborhoods, and communities.
"SHIRE is honored by the confidence that the W.K. Kellogg Foundation has placed in our work," said SHIRE Executive Director/CEO Ruth Perot. "In addition to the noticeable impact of peer educators in District communities, we have also seen the lives of peer educators' change as they become role models for others - losing weight, effectively managing diabetes and hypertension, and gaining confidence as spokespersons. Further, their paid work experience has opened doors to their professional and academic advancement."
SHIRE will identify teenagers and adults of all ages to include in the peer education program. After the completion of 40 hours of training, peer educators will engage community members in gardening demonstrations, trips to farmers markets, performances and other interactive word-of-mouth activities pertaining to health maintenance. SHIRE is committed to cultivating the enthusiasm and creativity of ward residents on issues of health so communities will unite to combat the high rates of health-related diseases and mortality in these wards of the nation's capital. Currently, within these wards' demographics, approximately 35% of children between the ages of ten and seventeen are obese, 29% of infants and toddlers are overweight, and 50 percent of households are afflicted with food insecurity or chronic hunger. SHIRE develops and promotes outreach programs that inspire residents to reverse these negative trends and address the critical health concerns in their communities.
Canary Girardeau, SHIRE senior program associate, attests to community interest in the health initiative.
"We observe residents talking and listening to each other," Girardeau said. "Peer educators provide dynamic and provocative presentations. There is give and take, and the resolution of issues is something they arrive at together. It is very powerful, and I am looking forward to the continuation and expansion of the project."
For more information about SHIRE and its programs, visit us at: www.shireinc.org


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For immediate release: September 15, 2009
Metro takes precautions to protect from H1N1 Flu
Riders asked to take basic actions to stay healthy
Metro is using an environmentally friendly disinfectant cleaner to wipe down surfaces throughout the Metro system to help keep riders and employees from catching the flu.
The disinfectant is used to clean and disinfect "contact-surfaces" in the Metrorail and Metrobus systems. Metrobuses and Metrorail trains and equipment are disinfected every week, and will undergo more frequent cleaning if necessary. Touch surfaces inside vehicles include fareboxes, steering wheels, seats, back-of-seat handles, floor-to-ceiling and seat-to-ceiling poles, and overhead grab bars and handles. In addition, fare machines, fare gate targets and farecard slots in rail stations are wiped down with the special disinfectant. MetroAccess also is cleaning its vehicles weekly with the environmentally friendly disinfectant as well.
Metro has taken several steps to protect its more than 1 million daily riders and 10,000 employees from contracting the H1N1 Flu.
"Metro is committed to providing safe transit service and to protecting the health and well-being of our employees, riders and the regional community," said Metro General Manager John Catoe. "Our primary focus is to keep Metro operations and services running at or close to normal levels during a regional flu event."
Metro riders are urged to take basic precautions to protect themselves and their fellow riders, including frequent hand washing, covering the mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, or coughing or sneezing into the upper sleeve, not hands when a tissue is not available, and avoiding touching the eyes, nose and mouth. To keep their hands clean while traveling, riders should carry tissues, waterless hand-sanitizing gels or disinfecting wipes.
"Using good personal hygiene can reduce everyone's risk of catching diseases," said Metro Chief Safety Officer Alexa Dupigny-Samuels. "Good health habits include washing your hands often, covering your mouth and nose with your elbow when coughing or sneezing, avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth, avoiding close contact with those who are ill and staying home when you are sick."
Metro officials have been looking at the potential for any type of pandemic situation for several years and how any such situation could impact its operations. In 2006, Metro convened an Infectious Disease Preparedness Plan Task Force that developed the first plan of its kind in the United States transportation industry. This plan evolved over the next few years from "Infectious Disease" to "Avian" and finally to "The Metro Pandemic Flu Preparedness Plan" that is currently in place. This evolution kept abreast with guidelines and policies established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as incorporating the recommendations of local health departments and emergency management groups.
In preparation for a regional flu event, Metro has taken many actions, including the following.
• Established response phases that address the potential and actual levels of severity;
• Established roles and responsibilities of staff at all levels to ensure seamless continuity of operations;
• Coordinated planning with federal, state and local governments including health departments, emergency management agencies, and service groups;
• Continually stressed the importance of hand washing, good personal hygiene, and social distancing in preventing the spread of germs;
• Installed hand sanitizer stations in several workplace locations to minimize potential exposure to the work force;
• Increased its capacity and frequency of cleaning and disinfecting hand contact surfaces;
• Increased the complete disinfection of the Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess vehicle interiors at more frequent intervals;
• Purchased CDC-recommended personal protective equipment for staff;
• Increased the magnitude of its seasonal flu vaccination program for employees;
• Established an H1N1 Flu customer outreach program that will include signs, public announcements, a web site and other communications tactics;
• Established an employee intranet web site; and
• Established an employee telephone hotline and email account dedicated to questions about the H1N1 Flu.
Metro also is working on the following actions in anticipation of an outbreak of H1N1 Flu. Metro is:
• Addressing potential reduced staffing issues to ensure a continuing high level of service;
• Developing a plan to implement the H1N1 Flu vaccination program (when the vaccine becomes available); • Posting an H1N1 informational page on the Metro Web site;
• Developing work-at-home capability for critical functions that can be remotely performed as well as for non-essential employee jobs that can be done from home via tele-commuting;
• Stockpiling mission-critical components and equipment such as disinfectants, cleaners and personal protective gear; and
• Coordinating with suppliers to maintain receipt of key items such as fuel, parts, disinfectants and cleaners.
Also see: Metro's H1N1 Flu webpage.
Media contact for this news release: Lisa Farbstein or Cathy Asato at 202-962-1051.
For all other inquiries, please call customer service at 202-637-7000.
News release issued at 2:43 pm, September 15, 2009.


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Snow piles up in Lubbock
School delayed 2 hours for LISD students
By MIGUEL NAVROT and JAMES A. SUYDAM
Sunday's snow accumulation in Lubbock proved to be enough for Mitch Boyce to fashion a snow pyramid in honor of his 3-year-old daughter, Kadee.
Actually, Boyce needed only the snow from his driveway and the street in front of his house in the 4600 block of 36th Street to erect a 3-foot-tall pyramid, topped with Old Glory.
Much of the region awoke to at least an inch of snow Sunday with the northern South Plains receiving most of the flakes.
Muleshoe, Dimmitt, Crosbyton and Abernathy all reported 2 inches or more to the National Weather Service.
The south end of the region saw the least amount of snow, as less then an inch fell on Levelland.
Today's weather should include a lingering chance of snow with highs in the low 20s and nighttime lows dipping into the single digits, said weather service meteorologist Bill Lipe.
Sweeping wind gusts, however, will make night temperatures feel like minus 10 to minus 20.
Winter conditions should continue through Tuesday, when West Texas is forecast to feel daytime highs in the 30s, Lipe said. The warming will continue through Thursday with the mercury reaching the 40s and 50s.
The pyramid Boyce and his brother Steve built was the end product of their snow clearing.
''We just started piling it, and then I smoothed the sides with the shovel,'' Mitch Boyce said. The two then used food coloring to decorate the sides of the four-sided structure.
His daughter, who was visiting relatives Sunday, won't see the snow formation dedicated to her until she returns home this morning.
''This is the first time she will be able to really see and play in snow,'' he said.
''If I need to, I'll stand out here all night with a spotlight,'' Mitch Boyce cracked.
Kadee won't be the only Lubbock youngster receiving something nice this morning. City public schools will be delayed two hours because of the white stuff.
Lubbock school Supt. Curtis Culwell has decided to delay the start of school for all Lubbock Independent School District campuses, said LISD spokesman Skip Watson.
Teachers and staff members, however, won't get to sleep in.
''All LISD staff is to report on time, if possible,'' Watson said.
Morning kindergarten has been canceled, and buses will be running two hours late. But if parents have to get to work by 8 a.m., staff members will be at school to take care of the children.
Although snow and ice will slow down school traffic today, it didn't cause many street problems during the day Sunday.
Lubbock police and officials with the Department of Public Safety cited no serious traffic problems. And an ambulance dispatcher at University Medical Center said Sunday was an all-around slow day.
Keeping the streets safe, however, took the work of the city of Lubbock Street Department.
Judy Anderson, who was dispatching sand trucks to slick problem spots around the city, said she had received a flurry of calls Sunday.
''They were called to start at 2:05 Sunday morning and haven't stopped since,'' she said shortly after 6 p.m. Trucks sanded major streets and specific areas the police requested, while many residential roads stayed white. Crews were expected to drop sand and rock throughout the night.
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For immediate release: December 17, 2012
Weekends preceding Christmas and New Year's to be free of most track work
Scheduled work to impact Greenbelt Station only
The vast majority of Metrorail customers will enjoy normal service--free of track work--over the two weekends that precede the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
During the weekends of December 22-23 and December 29-30, there will be no scheduled track work on the Red, Orange, Blue or Yellow lines. The only planned work will take place on the Green Line, and will only affect customers traveling to or from Greenbelt Station.
Green Line trains will single track between Greenbelt and College Park to allow for construction associated with a new track to test 7000-series railcars. As a result:
Regular weekend track work will resume over the weekend of January 4-6, 2013.
Metro is advancing Metro Forward, a six-year, $5 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that is focused on safety and bringing the Metro system into a state of good repair. In FY2012, Metro Forward includes projects to replace escalators; retrofit track; replace critical track circuitry and equipment along the right of way; rehabilitate third-rail power systems, running rail and track pads; modernize 12 stations; replace 100 Metro buses and the rehabilitate 100 more; renovate three bus garages; and install 30 new track turnouts.
For more information on traveling by Metrobus or Metrorail, call 202-637-7000 (TTY 202-638-3780), or visit wmata.com.
News release issued at 10:02 am, December 17, 2012.


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Bonus: Braydon Szafranski in NYC
This Epicly Later'd Bonus episode follows Braydon Szafranski and Lizard King in New York on the way to a tattoo parlour to get Braydon a proper Satan tattoo. As you'll see, Lizard already has several Satan tattoos and is sporting a fresh "Satan" on his chest that was carved with a buck knife in the back of a van. If this doesn't inspire you to get a satanic tattoo, we don't know what will.


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Microglial cells function as first responders to signal inflammation, react to injuries by creating a wall to block invaders, and clear debris from the site. To better understand the modulation of microglia in inflammation and injury of eye and brain, we developed a morphological and orienting classification system of each stage of microglia, calling it the 'Spider Effect'. We transected the olfactory bulb of rats and examined the activation of the microglial system histologically. Six stages of bidirectional microglial activation (A) and deactivation (R) were observed. Our findings support a morphologically defined stepwise activation and deactivation of microglia cells. This relates to inflammation in the eye due to noxious stimuli, injury, or increase in pressure. Future studies may address the reported modulation of the microglial system in retina and optic nerve head in acute and chronic glaucoma.
There are many types of glia in the body. In the peripheral nervous system there are Schwann cells, satellite glia and enteric glia. The glia in the central nervous system (CNS) are differentiated into astroglia, ependymal cells, tanyglia, radial glia, oligodendrocytes, Müller cells and microglia.1,2 Microglia originate from the mesoderm. The cells were originally discovered by Hortega while working with Ramon y Cajal and were referred to as mesoglia. These are the only cells in the CNS that do not arise from the ectoderm or the vasculature.
There is much controversy as to how microglia maintain the CNS tissue and how they are activated and transform into macrophages during times of injury. The microglia has been considered to be the immune system of the CNS, since the cells are located equidistant from each other. With their processes extended, they continually sense the surrounding environment. Microglia represent 20% of all glia in the brain, are involved in synaptogenesis, induce neuronal apoptosis, and clear debris. In addition to inflammation caused by noxious stimuli, microglia react to signals from damaged neurons. Once they receive the signal, there is also an autocrine signal function which activates itself to fully activate macrophages. The microglia also receive signals from astrocytes; e.g., pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF alpha, IL-6 and nitric oxide. Microglia also have a phagocytic function and have been implicated in wound healing, angiogenesis, and extracellular matrix formation.
The microglia in the retina reside in the layers between the nuclear layers. In addition, they are found in the choroidal capillaries, but are not in direct contact with blood vessels. In the brain as well as in the eye, the blood-brain barrier consists of endothelial tissue with pericytes surrounded by astrocytic end feet. There also appear to be perivascular macrophages between the endothelial cells and the astrocytic end feet, but the microglia do not come in direct contact with the blood vessels. Microglia, like monocytes, adult dendritic cells, perivascular macrophages, choroidal plexus macrophages and meningeal macrophages, arise early in development from the extra-embryonic yolk sac myeloid cells.3 In contrast to macrophages, dendritic cells and monocytes, which enter the circulatory system, microglia become resident in the CNS and the eye. Origin from a relatively primitive progenitor cell may explain how microglia are able to transform back to a more spheroidal form — the macrophage. Microglia have also been implicated in stabilizing and removing synapses. Microglia have been referred to as the 'gardeners of the brain' implicating them in being able to engulf synaptic material and thus remove splines, as well as be one of the primary mediators of plasticity in early development.4 This may have implications for glaucoma, since the number of synapses and connections of the retinal ganglion cells to other retinal cells begin to decrease before the cells die in glaucoma.
There are many markers to identify microglia from the first silver stain that Hortega used, to Coronin-1a, IBA-1, ED-1, HLA-DR (MHC II receptor), CD-68, CD-45, F4/80 (mouse/rat), CD11b (Mac-1), tomato lectin, Ox-42 (mouse/rat), MHC II (lower levels than infiltrative macrophages) and Isolectin B4, to name a few. Each of these has its benefits and drawbacks, and they do not necessarily label only microglia. For example, lectin also labels the vasculature, so it is not a marker to identify microglia only. We have found that Iba-1 will label most of the activated microglia, while ED-1 is a label of all activated macrophages. Iba-1 and ED-1, when used in combination, can differentiate infiltrating macrophages from microglia which are fully activated.
The field of glia and microglia is vast, but the goal of this paper is to focus on several examples of what microglia look like when they are resting or activated in the brain and in the retina and to provide a basic understanding of the activation and transformation of microglia as they transform to clean up damage and react to noxious stimuli.
We have found that during activation, the microglia transform from highly ramified cells to spherical cells that resemble macrophages. We have further delineated and morphologically characterized these changes into 12 steps. The first six steps include the full spectrum from the resting cell stage 1A to fully activated stage 6A ('A' for 'Advancing'), which resembles a fully activated macrophage that has migrated to the site of injury. After the cell has cleared some of the debris and has gathered multiple nuclei, stage 6R ('R' for 'Returning') has developed. We have followed the microglia morphologically back through each of the six returning stages. It appears that the microglia not only return to their original shape 1R (or 1A) but that they also return to their original location to take up their sentinel duty. We have termed this the 'spider effect', comparing the microglial cell in stage 1A with a spider sitting in the middle of the web. When the spider feels vibration, it proceeds to the area of disturbance, detects and consumes the intruder at that location, and returns to the center of the web, resuming its sentinel duty.5 It appears that the microglia are able to transform to a more differentiated phenotype than macrophages, and the microglial cells are also able to revert back to their original location and formation (Fig. 1). It appears that the microglial cells in their advancing and returning stages of activation do not cause secondary inflammation.
The microglial response to physical injury is a transformation from a highly ramified cell shape in stage 1A to the cell form of a macrophage in stages 6A and 6R and then back to the original location and shape in stage 1R. Some studies have suggested that the nuclei previously consumed by the microglia in stages 6A and 6R are handed over to invading macrophages from the bloodstream during the clearing of the debris.6 As in injury, the modulation of the microglial cells in inflammatory conditions such as in Alzheimer's disease or inflammation induced by bacterial lipopolysaccharides can cause a similar transformation and activation of the microglia (Fig. 2). A specific finding in Alzheimer's disease is that when the microglial cells encounter the Tau protein, they attempt to consume it but fail and appear to become fragmented. When, however, the microglia cells encounter the A-beta protein, the microglial cells do not appear to react and remain in the 1A stage, although the A-beta protein has been considered to be a toxin.7 When lipopolysacharides were experimentally injected into the eye, the microgial cells became fully activated (stage 6A) and remained so until they cleared the inflammation. Adding lyceum barbarum, lipopolysaccharides inactivated the microglia cells and the loss in retinal ganglion cells was significantly decreased. That effect could be removed by adding MIF (macrophage migration inhibitory factor).8 In our experiments, we were able to reduce the amount of damage and facilitate healing in the CNS by reducing microglial activation. The modulation of the microglia is generally a delicate balancing act depending on the type of stimuli; the microglial cells become pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages. By reducing the activation level, one may be able to modulate not only tissue damage, but also preserve the structure of the retina in the brain. The reaction of the microglial cells to a physical trauma in the olfactory bulb5 was similar to the response of the microglia to an increase in intraocular pressure.
In conclusion, although Hortega discovered the microglia nearly 100 years ago, the microglial system was almost neglected and forgotten until in the last two decades. An intensive research has started to focus on microglia. The studies have shown that the microglial system is far more robust than first thought; that it is essential during the early development of the brain, eye and spinal cord; that it plays an essential role in neurodegenerative disorders; and that its role in retinal and optic nerve diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucomatous optic neuropathy still has to be explored.
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Heloise: Reader wants coffee recipe
Dear Heloise: How can I get the recipe for Vienna Coffee Mix? I used to make it all the time, and now I can't seem to find the recipe.
Dr. Gott: Arthritis limits mobility, causes tingling
Dear Dr. Gott: In my mid-40s, I began experiencing knee pain and buckling. My doctor told me it was probably arthritis. The pain then started to move to other areas of my body.
Dear Abby: Loud boy may have sensory disorder
Dear Abby: Your answer to "Frustrated Mom in Virginia" (Jan. 5) was on the money.
Dear Abby: Poem's simple rhyme benefits family
Dear Abby: When I was growing up, my parents had a framed poem from your column hanging on our kitchen wall. None of us kids could miss it because it was right next to the telephone. Before we moved out to start families of our own, Mom gave each of us framed copies of it to remind us of family values.
Randall wins with Allen's late homer
Randall opened its district season with a bang Monday, coming from behind to drop Pampa with a two-out seventh inning blast from catcher Kelby Allen for a 6-4 win.
Pampa's Killgo clubs Randall with 3 homers
Pampa junior Mitchell Killgo socked his third homer of the game in the bottom of the sixth inning - a three-run blast - lifting the Harvesters to a wild 14-13 win against Randall in a District 3-4A opener Tuesday at Harvester Field in Pampa.
Randall still team to beat in District 3-4A
While most high school students are enjoying a week off for spring break, others are spending time on the baseball field, including teams from District 3-4A, which begin the district season today after three weeks of nondistrict action.
Amarillo High girls soccer makes it a perfect 10
The more things change, the more they stay the same for Amarillo High.
Monterey beats Lady Rebels
Lubbock Monterey's Cheyenne Ford (7-5) and Kim Guesiner combined for a one-hitter in a 17-0 win against Tascosa in District 2-5A action Tuesday at Tascosa.
Lady Sandies look to lock down district title
Today's season finale between the Amarillo High and Tascosa girls soccer teams at Dick Bivins Stadium looms large for the Lady Sandies.
Longhorns stun Whitefaces
There's no better way to pick up your teammates in a game full of errors than to pull out a win with a walk-off home run.
AHS a perfect 10
The more things change, the more they stay the same for Amarillo High.
Dusters notch preseason win over OKC
It wasn't an official game, but the Amarillo Dusters officially got off to a good start Monday night.
Foster gets mid-week start for Raiders
Brandon Foster, former pitcher and 2008 graduate of Randall, will take the mound for Texas Tech on Wednesday against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Whataburger Field, the home of the Houston Astros AA team the Corpus Christi Hooks.
Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Odds, Transactions
Rockets forward Landry injured in shooting
HOUSTON - Hours after arriving home from an important victory Monday night in New Orleans, the Houston Rockets awakened to news that forward Carl Landry had been shot overnight near his home.
Mavericks' Howard out another week
Mavericks swingman Josh Howard will be out at least another week because of an injured left ankle that may need surgery. The team says Howard will get a cortisone shot this week and will try to practice late next week. The former All-Star last played March 5.
Mavs edge Detroit
DALLAS - Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks finally took advantage of an injury-depleted team, leading the Detroit Pistons from start to finish, but then had to hold on down the stretch for a 103-101 victory Tuesday night.
Pothole prevention could cost city $87 million
The road to well-maintained streets in Amarillo can only be paved with more money - $87 million more.
Man strikes plea in bank letter case
A man who sent threatening letters to financial and federal institutions could get up to 15 years in prison under a plea agreement Monday.
Woman to face arson charge in school fires
A 31-year-old woman accused of setting fires at Lamar Elementary School will face charges in Potter County.
Official pays Tech for airfare
The head of the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center recently paid back thousands of dollars he owed to the university for flying his wife back and forth between Lubbock and New York City on a university account.
Cold case victim ID'd
DNA samples have identified the man whose head was found in a city trash truck nearly three years ago, but police are still uncertain what killed him.
Asarco lays off 55, slows production
The brakes are on at the Asarco copper refinery outside Amarillo as a sluggish economy interrupts the production schedule.
Mobeetie bank uses fed program to grow
It's almost pocket change in the big picture, but First State Bank of Mobeetie saw a chance to keep growing if it could sell $731,000 in stock to the federal government.
Broken main spills 600,000 gallons of sewage onto road
Amarillo city workers spent Tuesday cleaning up a 600,000-gallon sewage spill after a sewer main ruptured Monday.
Jon Mark Beilue: Job hunt tough for older folks
Steve Land fills his days with things that he would just as soon not do right now. He's recovered the chairs on the kitchen dinette set. He's done some woodworking and has a nice work table that's taking shape.
City shelves metal theft bill
The Amarillo City Commission will let state lawmakers take the lead if more regulations on recycling businesses are to be enacted to curb metal thefts.
Stabbed man walks into police department
Perry Lee Herne, 50, was in serious condition Monday after suffering a stab wound to the neck late Sunday night.
People in Business
Happy State Bank has hired two new officers.
Craddock withdraws from race
Doreen Craddock withdrew from the Amarillo mayoral race on Monday.
Bond reduced for man accused in child death
A judge on Tuesday reduced the bond for a man charged in the death of a 3-year-old child.
Scam suspect pleads guilty
One of two people accused of using a Pampa nursing home to steal $28,492.41 from the U.S. government and their employer has admitted his role in the scheme.
Drug program yields pot bust on 1st day
The first day of a new highway drug interdiction program in Potter County pulled in 54 pounds of marijuana.
Bangladesh bound : Family finds home half a world away
Paul Coleman possessed only limited knowledge of Bangladesh's history before last year.
Amarillo AIG office lays off 6 IT workers
AIG last week laid off six information technology employees in its Amarillo offices, a company spokesman confirmed Monday.
Getting the point across
Students in one kindergarten class at Rolling Hills Elementary School shook bottles filled with rice to find cut-out words for a writing assignment. Next door, a group of students put together foam letters on a table to learn a similar set of words. Across the hall, students cut the words out to glue on to construction paper.
Saving money part of family's routine
Frugality is a way of life for Shaun Johnson.
Woman indicted on club shooting charges
A woman allegedly involved in a shooting at Club Baloo was indicted last week by a Potter County grand jury.
Prime-time performer
Master rider Victor Pozzo performs the Mezair with Pluto Pompea during the Lipizzaner Stallions performance Tuesday at Amarillo Civic Center. There will be a second show tonight at 7:30. Admission is $19.50 for adults and $17.50 for seniors and children.
Failure may bury course
The mortuary-science program at Amarillo College will have its accreditation reviewed next month by a national board after repeated problems with graduates unable to pass a national exam.
Carolina denies Peppers trade talks with Pats
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Carolina Panthers denied a report Monday they've discussed trading four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers to the New England Patriots.
Jaguars release WR Jones
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jaguars waived receiver Matt Jones on Monday, parting ways with the former first-round draft pick just days after his latest arrest.
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Linda Sibley White
DALLAS - Linda Sibley White, 63, died Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Jessie Barbee Wiley
MEMPHIS - Jessie Barbee Wiley, 90, died Monday, March 16, 2009, in Childress.
Lee Ann "Cissy" Thurman LaPlount
Lee Ann "Cissy" Thurman LaPlount, 54, died Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Audrey Walker
BORGER - Audrey Walker, 58, died Friday, March 13, 2009.
Patsy "Babe" Ruth Dodson
Patsy "Babe" Ruth Dodson, 80, of Amarillo died Tuesday, March 17, 2009.
Wanda Thaxton
Wanda Thaxton, 78, of Amarillo died Monday, March 16, 2009.
Timothy "Tim" Roy Sykes
Timothy "Tim" Roy Sykes, 50, of Amarillo died Friday, March 13, 2009.
Blake David Klein
Blake David Klein, 53, of Amarillo died Monday, March 16, 2009.
Rena Mae Harrison Bryan
STINNETT - Rena Mae Harrison Bryan, 83, died Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Leta Marie Lackey
Leta Marie Lackey, 83, of Amarillo died Monday, March 16, 2009.
Mary Alice Castillo
HEREFORD - Mary Alice Castillo, 82, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, in Amarillo.
Dee V. Casler
Dee V. Casler, 84, of Amarillo died Monday, March 16, 2009.
Marise Coursey Drake
Marise Coursey Drake, 76, of Amarillo died Monday, March 16, 2009.
Josh Lynn Siegeler
LAKE DALLAS - Josh Lynn Siegeler, 33, died Friday, March 13, 2009.
Michael "Roho" Thomas
Michael "Roho" Thomas, 49, of Amarillo died Monday, March 16, 2009.
Louise Hinnant
GRANBURY - Louise Hinnant, 66. died Tuesday, March 17, 2009.
Stella O. Cordova
CLAYTON, N.M. - Stella O. Cordova, 75, died Sunday, March 15, 2009.
The Rev. James Burns
The Rev. James Burns, 81, of Amarillo died Sunday, March 15, 2009.
Bernice Howard Kennedy
CLOVIS, N.M. - Bernice Howard Kennedy, 87, died Monday, March 16, 2009.
Nelda Y. Patton
PAMPA - Nelda Y. Patton, 71, died Thursday, March 12, 2009.
Dora Taylor Reeves
PAMPA - Dora Taylor Reeves, 83, died Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Beverly June McClure
PLAINVIEW - Beverly June McClure, 58, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009.
Jane Ann "Mama Jane" Purvis
LEFORS - Jane Ann "Mama Jane" Purvis, 68, died Monday, March 16, 2009.
Don Wright Jr.
MEMPHIS - Don Wright Jr., 76, died Thursday, March 12, 2009.
Neva Lyle Henderson Elliott Lewis
OMAHA, Neb. - Neva Lyle Henderson Elliott Lewis, 97, formerly of Amarillo, Texas, died Friday, March 13, 2009.
Josh Lynn Siegeler
LAKE DALLAS - Josh Lynn Siegeler, 33, died Friday, March 13, 2009.
Eileen Beth Tevebaugh
BOISE CITY, Okla. - Eileen Beth Tevebaugh, 67, died Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Bessie Elaine Musser
CLOVIS, N.M. - Bessie Elaine Musser, 86, died Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Evelyn Pearl Perkins
Evelyn Pearl Perkins, 89, of Amarillo died Sunday, March 15, 2009.
Delvin Earl Jett
LAVERNE, Okla. - Delvin Earl Jett, 80, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, in Booker, Texas.
Steven Ross Martin
Steven Ross Martin, 60, of Amarillo died Sunday, March 15, 2009.
Nolan James Pike
SHAMROCK - Nolan James Pike, 76, died Sunday, March 15, 2009.
Sandra Warwick
Sandra Warwick, 61, of Amarillo died Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Dee V. Casler
Dee V. Casler, 84, of Amarillo died Monday, March 16, 2009.
Herbert W. Bankhead
Herbert W. Bankhead, 78, of Amarillo died Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Ruth Rose
Ruth Rose, 80, of Amarillo died Saturday, March 14, 2009.
Donnie Ray Born
FOLLETT - Donnie Ray Born, 59, died Friday, March 13, 2009.
Lois P. Bennett
KRESS - Lois P. Bennett, 100, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, in Plainview.
Richard David Harris
MUSTANG, Okla. - Richard David Harris, 58, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Oklahoma City.
Editorial: Insurance giant did what?
Under normal circumstances, a private company's bonus policy for top executives wouldn't matter to those of us on the outside.
Letters: Thornberry ought to join ranks of unemployed
In the March 12 Globe-News, Mac Thornberry said that "the taxpayers have been saddled with another tax burden during the Obama administration."
Letters: Why resort to tired bashing of President Bush?
(Re: Column, March 13, by Cokie and Steve Roberts.)
Letter: Nip it - in the bud!
(Re: Editorial, "Texting goes much too far," March 14.)
Letters: Regents should select Matney for top AC post
I know that the Amarillo College regents' work is cut out for them as they look for a new college president.
Letter: Pay for grades has benefit
I noticed that state Rep. Joe Deshotel, D-Beaumont, filed a bill that would create a pilot program to pay cash to students at low-performing schools for good grades in core subjects.
Letter: Why begrudge success?
(Re: Letter to the editor, "Welcome to our world," March 13.)
Sagan: Texas needs to strive for next rung
Last week, the National Center on Family Homelessness released a report that ranked Texas dead last in homeless children.
Editoria: A wise ruling on silence
Let us now observe a moment of silence. Do you have to pray to God? Nope.
Burglary Report
Burglaries from Feb. 27 to March 6
ASCA menu
Meals are served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Amarillo Senior Citizens Association, 1200 S. Polk St., for a suggested donation of $5 for members and $6 nonmembers. All meals include a salad, dessert and beverage.
Bruce Beck: No toolbox necessary
Like most men, I have a toolbox. Over the years I've accumulated mismatched screwdrivers, hammers and tons of Allen wrenches. I don't use many of the tools because I'm dangerous with a tool in my hand and often worsen the situation that I thought was so easy even I could do it. So I'm pretty careful about what I tackle and how I tackle it.
Exhibit features refugee experience
Ivan Maldonado and Cindy Lewis learn about the limited food at a refugee camp in the "Torn From Home My Life as a Refugee," a traveling exhibit at the Don Harrington Discovery Center. While in the exhibit Ivan learned the difference between an immigrant and a refugee.
Wesley menu
Meals are served at Wesley Community Senior Center, 1615 S. Roberts St. Breakfast is served from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon. There is a $2 charge. Meals are for seniors, 55 and older.
Writers' meeting to feature presentations from authors
The Panhandle Professional Writers will kick off its Saturday meeting at the Amarillo Senior Citizens Center with a presentation by Matt Koumalats, who will offer alternatives to market your work.
AISD students earn lunch with mayor
A group of top Amarillo Independent School District elementary school students was picked up Feb. 26 at their campuses by limousines from the Big Texan Steak Ranch and whisked away for lunch at the Amarillo landmark with Mayor Debra McCartt.
Nonprofit briefs
The AARP Tax Aide program will provide free tax preparation services to seniors and taxpayers with limited finanial resources. Service locations include: Amarillo Senior Citizens Association, 1220 Polk St. 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Amarillo North Library, 1504 N.E. 24th Ave., 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Amarillo Southwest Library, 6801 S.W. 45th Ave. noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays.
Hilltop menu
The Hilltop Senior Citizens Association, 1311 N. Taylor St., serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost is $4 per person, or $2 per person for those 55 and older who have signed up in advance.
Nonprofit calendary
Nonprofit groups plan to raise money in the next few months. They include:
The Mann Middle School seventh-grade Lady Buffs recently took the gold and city championships. The East Conference championship team, undefeated at 15-0.
Fast pitch registration
High Plains Fast Pitch registration continues through Friday for girls in the 6 and under, 8 and under, and 10 and under divisions. 12u through 18u divisions can continue to sign up through April 17. Online registration at www.highplainsfastpitch.com is encouraged but you can still mail in your form along with a check to: HPFP 600 S. Tyler Suite, No. 1802 Amarillo, TX 79101. Fees are $45 for 6u coach pitch, $65 for 8u machine pitch, and $75 for 10u-18u.
Amarillo USBC Bowling Results
Week of Feb. 25 to March 4
Horace Mann students compete in Lego robotics competition
The Horace Mann Middle School Lego Robotics eighth-grade team recently competed in the Gear Up Lego Robotics Competition at Amarillo College.
Educators up for awards
Only 54 can be selected, though probably a couple thousand deserve the honor. The teachers and administrators on the campuses of Amarillo Independent School District have a hard job picking one of their own to represent their campus in competition for the Lamar Lively Teacher of the Year Award.
Trampoline tumbler brings home gold
Trinity Trampoline and Tumbling, 7611 Canyon Drive, continued its winning ways recently in the USA Gymnastics Winter Classic at Birmingham, Ala.
From our readers
Faithful sponsors keep Memorial Run going
Beth Avila has been cast in "Oz, the Musical" which is on national tour. Beth was chosen to be one of eight munchkins to have a speaking part. A sophomore at Randall High School, Beth is the daughter of Marco and Shelly Bohannon.
Community briefs
The Amarillo National Weather Service and the Amarillo Emergency Management will conduct a free severe weather workshop at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Heritage Room at the Amarillo Civic Center. The event begins with severe weather- and safety-related booths until 12:30 p.m., when the general session begins with several prominent severe-weather speakers, including TV and NWS meteorologists. At 5:30 p.m. the Amarillo NWS will present a severe storm spotter training class and all who attend will become certified storm spotters.
Buffs face Oklahoma Panhandle State today
The West Texas A&M baseball team will attempt to build on its 13-9 win against No. 12 Angelo State today when the Buffs face Oklahoma Panhandle State at 2 p.m. at the Amarillo National Bank Dilla Villa.
Buffs erupt in 6th inning to beat OPSU
West Texas A&M busted open a tie game with a seven-run sixth inning and cruised past Oklahoma Panhandle State 15-4 in nonconference college baseball Tuesday before 75 fans at Amarillo National Bank Dilla Villa.
Skoch grabs reins of WT volleyball program
West Texas A&M hired Jason Skoch as its new head volleyball coach Tuesday. He succeeds Tony Graystone, who left for the head coaching job at Division I Texas A&M-Corpus Christi after 10 years at WT.
WT among Elite Eight
It wasn't easy, but West Texas A&M's Lady Buffs were able to beat Central Oklahoma three times in the same season.
WT earns sweep against Fort Hays State
The West Texas A&M softball team nearly pulled off a double shutout in sweeping Fort Hays State in a nonconference doubleheader Tuesday's at Lady Buff Yard.
What a night for Lady Buffs basketball
What's not to love?
Lady Buffs sweep home doubleheader
The West Texas A&M softball team swept Monday's doubleheader, handing Northwestern Oklahoma losses of 9-1 and 9-0 at home. Chantel Pearson picked up her first win for the Lady Buffs in Game 1, allowing two hits.
Gerlich, Lady Buffs 'find a way'
West Texas A&M's Lady Buffs overcame more adversity this season than they might have imagined in order to reach the Division II Elite Eight for the third time.
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They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but maybe you can judge a game by its title. If so, you need to know about Girl Fight, a just-announced downloadable game for Xbox Live and PSN that features girls fighting. That's enough of a selling point for me, but if you need more information, here's the official description:
"Choose from an array of sexy fighters to battle their way out of THE FOUNDATION, a shadowy, scientific organization looking to weaponize the psionic fighting abilities of the cast of gorgeous, all-female fighters. With unlimited funding and no moral or ethical compass, THE FOUNDATION collects its test subjects from all around the world, often abducting and plugging women into their virtual construct known as The Mainframe. To make it back to reality, the women must utilize their fighting and psionic abilities in an all-out battle for survival."
Girl Fight is from Majesco, Microprose, and Kung Fu factory. We don't have a release date for Girl Fight, but it is coming out this year. Perhaps you want to check out the Girl Fight's official facebook page.


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*You idiot. Who answers this shit? People who don't know the difference between whose and who's, that's who! Nothing is free! Now pay attention to your little brother - he's about to pee in the plants.
I always wondered what British television caption writers did over Christmas - and now I know. Mind you, they were back working on Channel Four with a vengeance on New Year's Day: "What the Python's Did Next", anybody?
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By Ryn Gargulinski: QUAY COUNTY SUN
Tucumcari resident Mary Ann Molinas laughs when she admits it, but, yes, she once bought a bed pan at a garage sale.
"It was made out of that blue and white speckled tin like they used in old dishes," she said of her 50-cent purchase. "I was going to make it into a flower pot."
Instead, alas, the bed pan sits in her storage shed, which stands pretty empty at the moment, she said, since she recently hosted her own garage sale. She raked in $300.
Molinas is not alone in her penchant for garage sales. Many area residents said you can easily find a garage sale every weekend in Tucumcari.
"I love them," Molinas said. She holds her own every two years or so. She also tries to attend some every Saturday.
In addition to the bed pan, Molinas said some of her finest finds include an antique heart she bought on a gold chain for 50 cents, clothes for her grandchildren and at least 15 bells to add to her collection of 80.
It helps, Molinas said, that she goes to the garage sales with a couple of missions. In addition to the massive bargains she finds, she is also a collector of Southwestern items and things that have chilies on them — like the chili spoon rest and chili place mats she has in her kitchen.
The recent sale she held included knick knacks, mini blinds and a rocking chair she said she adored but for which she had no room.
She finds the sales she frequents through newspaper ads or the obsequious cardboard boxes on many a corner advertising treasures for sale.
Although Molinas said she buys a lot of things from sales that she does not need, she is not one to get rid of her treasures at her own sale.
Tucumcari resident Kaylene Davis also hangs onto a lot of her things — like the gifts she gets from her students — but she is no stranger to clearing out her own garage at least once a year.
"If I haven't used it in two years, it goes," Davis said of the items she sells. Davis likes to make the sale a family affair and invites her sister who recruits some friends.
"We usually try to have at least two families involved," Davis said. "The more stuff you have, the better it goes."
Davis only frequents garage sales for buying purposes if she is looking for a particular item. She said she is much more interested in getting rid of clutter than amassing more. She also said money is not the object — purging her house out is.
"The most challenging thing is trying to price all the stuff," Davis said. "I go in knowing they are going to bargain with me. When you're trying to get rid of it at the end of the day, if someone came up and said 'I'll take all that's left for a dollar' I'd probably give it to them," she said.


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Blue Gold: The Battle Against Corporate Theft of the World's Water
Earthscan, Aug 29, 2003 - Globalization - 296 pages
International tensions around water are rising in many of the world's most volatile regions. The policy recipe pursued by the West, and imposed on governments elsewhere, is to pass control over water to private interests, which simply accelerates the cycle of inequality and deprivation. California, as well as China, South Africa, Mexico and countries on every continent already face a crisis. This book exposes the enormity of the problem, the dangers of the proposed solution and the alternative, which is to recognize access to water as a fundamental human right, not dependent on ability to pay.
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The MLB offseason is heating up and rumors of players on the move are beginning to emerge.
As we wait for the one move that truly defines this offseason, teams are behind closed doors addressing holes in their roster.
Whether it's lowering payroll, improving a rotation or finding that final puzzle piece to a lineup, big names will inevitably be on the move throughout the MLB.
Over the next few months, the prospects for the 2013 season will begin to take shape and questions will be answered.
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If you've grown tired of the latest collection from Daiso and want some one-of-a-kind pottery, head to Mashiko in Tochigi. The town's annual Spring Pottery Festival runs until May 5, giving locals and outsiders alike a chance to display their latest works. With up to 600 tents vying for attention, it's a fascinating—and unintimidating—place to browse and see what catches your eye.
Galleries and studios line Mashiko's streets, and even if you don't intend to buy anything, a coffee break at one of the many café-cum-gallery spaces is a fantastic way to pass the time. Staff will usually bring out hand-crafted pottery with your order—and the mug is likely to be far better than the coffee.
Mashiko itself is a recent phenomenon: it took an outsider, world-renowned potter Shoji Hamada, to seal its reputation as one of the most vibrant and creative pottery towns this side of the industrial revolution. The consummate Japanese potter, Hamada was deemed a National Living Treasure in the '50s and was a major figure in the revival of folk art.
"Mashiko is young and diverse," says Euan Craig, an Aussie transplant making a living creating pottery from a woodfire kiln, "and it allows outsiders to come into a traditional pottery town. There are a lot of first-generation potters from elsewhere, as well as foreigners, because it's so open." Since traditional potters in Japan are usually born into the trade, Mashiko offers an offbeat alternative.
To get the most out of what the town offers, come on a weekday—not only will you avoid the weekend hordes from Tokyo, you'll be able to wander around and chat with potters, many of whom have interesting stories to tell.
By train: take the JR Tohoku line to Oyama and change to the Mito line, heading for Shimodate. From there, transfer to the private Moka line to Mashiko. The trip takes roughly 3hrs and costs ¥2,360. On Saturdays, the Moka line operates a steam train leaving 10:37am from Shimodate, which costs an extra ¥740. Pottery classes can be arranged in a variety of locations via the tourist office housed in the station.


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Growing up in an Italian kitchen, Tom and Jim knew exactly what kind of great cuisine they wanted to share with the Fort Smith community, where no Italian restaurant existed. With family recipes in hand, Taliano's opened its doors to a wonderful reception in 1970. The restaurant has been praised by regional magazines, newspapers, and has received numerous awards.
The pastas, sauces, and the salad dressings are made fresh each day to ensure superior quality and a fine dining experience. The tradition continues to evolve with the involvement of 3rd and 4th generations of the Caldarera family. Many of Toms grandchildren are also helping out around the restaurant making a fourth generation of hands-on experience...It's a family tradition.


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Keeping a flour beetle colony ; Science Explained
Tribolium castaneum is really easy to breed. Here it is explained how a population of beetles is maintained on a mixture of flour and yeast for scientific research.
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Welcome to Southern Hills Golf & Country Club
Welcome to Southern Hills Golf & Country Club, your number one option for a round of golf in Cookeville, Tennessee. Established in 1988, Southern Hills has long been a favorite for local and traveling players alike. Open to the public, Southern Hills Golf & Country Club offers something for every level of player. In addition to a fantastic course design, our facility offers a putting green, chipping green and new bi-level driving range. Course owners Reed and Rachel "Rusty" Welch began a vigorous upgrade program to Southern Hills in 2008 both on the course and in the beautiful clubhouse, which has continued year after year. Brand new Yamaha carts were added in January 2011 and 2012. This year also brought four new tee boxes, a new bridge and an improved driving range with artificial turf and irrigated turf areas. In the clubhouse you can also enjoy Reed's 19th Hole, where you can have a relaxing drink and enjoy hot sandwiches and appetizers.
Finally, don't forget to set aside some time to stop in the clubhouse and say hello. We can't wait to meet you!


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Dolphin Marine magic Responds to claims made in the media Click here
The name 'Dolphin Marine Magic' is a trading name for the iconic Pet Porpoise Pool Pty Limited. Dolphin Marine Magic is located on the beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW, in the city of Coffs Harbour and sits approximately midway between Sydney and Brisbane.
We are only an hour's flight from Sydney, with regular scheduled flights to and from our regional airport 10 minutes away. We are very close to the jetty precinct and adjacent to the Coffs Creek and we have been 'edutaining' (educating/entertaining) and engaging visitors for more than four decades.
We acknowledge the Gumbula Julipi people, the traditional land owners. Back at the turn of the century these people documented sacred legends which referred to incidents involving wild seals and dolphins near and surrounding our current site. These legends connect and encourage people to protect our native marine animals, and we continue to deliver this message today.
On Boxing Day in 1970, the marine park opened as a rescue and rehabilitation centre for native marine animals, and we continue with this work. We have a Rehabilitation Licence issued by NSW – Office of Environment & Heritage – NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services. Additionally, we work closely with our local branch of NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services and have a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with them on how we will work together for the benefit of our native marine animals.
We are licensed to display the animals we care for by the Department of Primary Industries - Dolphin Marine Magic Licence We currently have 5 bottle nosed dolphins and meet the requirements to hold all these animals in our Primary Pool
We permanently home and care for marine mammals that have been brought into human care as a result of an injury or event that prohibited the animal being released back to the wild. The offspring of past and present marine mammals and animals from other like minded institutions in Australia also reside permanently here at the park.
We are the home to dozens of animals, more notably our Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins, seals, a flock of Little Penguins, Green Sea Turtles, fresh water turtles and a variety of endemic fish species. We have the most successful breeding record in the world of the endangered Australian Sea Lion, with less than 12,000 left in the wild.
We are the only facility in NSW endorsed by the government's regulating bodies to exhibit 'iconic' dolphins, one of only two facilities displaying cetaceans in all of Australia. What really sets us apart from other animal parks is our ability to engage visitors with our animals in an extremely 'up close and personal' manner. No other facility promises every guest an opportunity to be kissed by both a dolphin and seal for FREE allowing guests to ...be touched by magic!
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Marine Discovery Presentation
During the Marine Discovery presentation be 'edutained' as you learn about both dolphins and seals and see their behaviours.
Dolphin + Seal Experiences
For a very special experience, we offer a variety of premium encounters with animals including several water based programs.
Dolphin + Seal Kisses
Receive fishy kisses from a dolphin and tickly smooch from a seal before the Marine Magic presentation.
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Dolphin Marine Magic is famous for its activities & exhibits where guests enjoy many options for a fun filled experience.
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The Creekside Cafe boasts superb water views, coffee, delicious meals and an inviting casual atmosphere.
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Reptile World
Reptile World joins Dolphin Marine Magic throughout the NSW school holidays with two shows in between the Marine Magic presentations.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to 0-8 on Sunday afternoon after a monumental collapse in the second half, losing 27-24 in overtime to the Seattle Seahawks.
The Buccaneers scored 21 unanswered points in the second quarter of the game, including a jump pass from running back Mike James to tight end Tom Crabtree. But they would allow Seattle to score 27 of the next 30 points to storm back to a victory.
Apart from the depressing reality of suffering such a letdown against a formidable opponent, there are both positives and negatives to be learned from Sunday's performance.
Let's start with the man under center for Tampa Bay as we consider the things we learned from this game.


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Comedians are full of laughs at Coto country club
COTO DE CAZA – Comedian Frances Dilorinzo returned to Coto de Caza on Friday with friends and fellow comedians Paul Ogata, who has performed for United States troops in 26 countries and has been seen on Comedy Central and Showtime, and Scott Henry, who is in development talks with Disney and ABC to create a sit-com.
The $49 per-person stand-up Comedy Night show at the Coto clubhouse also featured a buffet by Executive Chef John Miller.
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Prior to the beginning of the 2012 MLB season, the Detroit Tigers appeared to be the sexy pick to win the World Series.
Acquiring one of the crown jewels of the free agent class in Prince Fielder, and home to Cy Young and AL MVP award-winner Justin Verlander, it seemed the only thing Detroit could do was improve upon 2011's 95-67 record.
Yet here we are 54 games into the season, and the Tigers are four games under .500, still in search of a team identity.
Sure, we're only a third of the way through the season, but Detroit's problems are much more pressing than a simple bump in the road that teams go through at the start of the year.
Detroit's problems are so substantial, in fact, that the Tigers will not repeat as AL Central champs, and here are five reasons why.


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Samuel Robert Riceman Chappell
Shorewood Hills - Samuel Robert Riceman Chappell was born on April 17, 1992 and died Tuesday morning, November 20, 2012.
Sam was a gentle boy who was kind and caring to his parents, Anne Riceman and Rick Chappell, his little brother Jacob and sister Sophia, his friends, small animals whom he loved as pets, and his long-time devoted girlfriend, Ellen Hough. He had a smile and friendly words for us all. Sam also was smart and literate with a great mind, skilled hands, and an unusual ability to connect the two in useful applications. He really knew his way around the technical aspects of a computer. Sam would have made a great engineer. Despite these talents, he was modest and liked helping and teaching others without making them feel less knowledgeable than he was, even though most of us were.
Sam enjoyed playing video games with his friends and brother, animated discussions about technology, keeping company with Ellen, Thai food, and good books. Since graduating from West High School in 2010, he studied at MATC and worked for a company helping the deaf communicate by telephone. Besides those already mentioned, he will be mourned by his grandmother, Rosine Chappell; his aunts, Susanne Arney, Andrea Blum, Ellen Riceman and Lori Najvar; uncles, David Riceman and Glen Chappell; cousin, Jonathan Riceman; and many friends.
Funeral services for Sam will be held Friday, November 23, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. FOREST HILL CEMETERY, 1 Speedway Road, Madison, WI 53705.
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Cardinal George participated in a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France at the invitation of the Knights of Malta. During the week long pilgrimage, Cardinal George joined other pilgrims in prayer during special Masses, processions and services that included Anointing of the Sick.
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Cardinal George and other prelates await the procession of the sick that included Knights and Dames of Malta.
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Manning, Broncos beat Chargers 24-17; Denver hosts Patriots next weekend
DENVER — Peyton Manning welcomed Wes Welker back into the lineup with a touchdown toss and the Denver Broncos narrowly avoided a repeat of their playoff slip from last year, advancing to the AFC championship game with a 24-17 win over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.
The Broncos (14-3) controlled the game for 3½ quarters before Philip Rivers capitalized on an injury to cornerback Chris Harris Jr. to stage a comeback reminiscent of Baltimore's shocking win at Denver exactly a year earlier.
This time, however, Manning rescued the Broncos from the brink of another crushing collapse and sent them into the title game for the first time in eight seasons.
They'll host the New England Patriots (13-4) on Sunday. Get ready for Brady vs. Manning once more.
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The famous Punjabi singer Malkit Singh launches religious album 'Sikh Hon Da Mann' on Friday (i.e. 18th January 2013). Malkit said that the album is a religious album having 10 tracks out of which nine of them are devotional songs and the tenth one is a Shabad.
With religious album 'Sikh Hon Da Mann', Malkit puts a light on values and principles of Sikhism. Talking about the lyrics of the songs he said, "You do not have to be very erudite to listen to the album as we have not used complex lyrics."
"There is obscenity which is palpable in every song and few artists can get inspired from this. When I started, Punjabi music industry produced very inspiring tunes that touched everyone. But the reverse is the cast today," added Malkit Singh.
Religious album 'Sikh Hon Da Mann' is now available in India on Itunes and all good music outlets.


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Gamers spent $350 million on Xbox 360 hardware, software, and accessories in June. That was enough to give Microsoft the top selling console for the month.
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Red 9 Jul 18, 11Honestly...who even pays attention to this anymore? I mean, unless you have a share in Microsoft, which most gamers don't, this isn't really all that riveting...
Gamesta100 Jul 19, 11And in other news. Gamers don't give a shit and no on gives a shit that gamers don't give a shit. Therfore people just don't give a shit
ShadowGuard Jul 19, 11I dont care about all this stuff because as long as the video game industry is doing well, I am winning. However, I fail to see the point of this article when Sony did not release any numbers and Nintendo is sucking pretty big balls right now in all honesty. Good to see Microsoft still doing well when they have no recent or upcoming big exclusives.
Red 9 Jul 19, 11I would comment on the repetition of Halos and Fables, but somehow I think we're all quite aware of it...


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Published: March 9th, 2013 at 10:38 am ET
The 'Symposium on the Medical and Ecological Impacts of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident' begins Monday March 11th at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York City.
Arnie Gundersen of Fairewinds Associates writes in, "I am giving a major speech with new material at 9:45 on Monday March 11 and it will be live streamed. I repeat, significant new material will be presented." His speech is titled, 'What Did They Know and When Did They Know It?'
See the schedule and impressive list of speakers here: Helen Caldicott Foundation's Fukushima Symposium
Event begins at 9:00a ET on Monday, March 11, 2013. Live stream link here: http://www.totalwebcasting.com/view/?id=hcf
Published: March 9th, 2013 at 10:38 am ET


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|Take a Hike, Find Joy
November 24, 2012
Wondering what to do with new-found time? You don't have to be an Appalachian Trail through-hiker to experience the American Discovery Trail. The 6800 miles of cross-country trail is designed to allow hiking, biking or horseback riding for small chunks of time, linking up to small town, parks, cities and wilderness areas.
One Boomer couple did 5,000 miles over a year, with the simple cause of Kindness. describes the many acts of kindness they experienced on their journey.
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Frank McCourt Agrees to Sell Dodgers
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Earlier this week, Frank McCourt, the much-maligned owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, issued a joint statement with Major League Baseball that the Dodgers would be available to the highest bidder through an auction in bankruptcy court.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball have agreed today to a court supervised process to sell the team and its attendant media rights in a manner designed to realize maximum value for the Dodgers and their owner, Frank McCourt."
There are no shortages of bidders for one of the MLB's most storied franchise, either. The Dallas Mavericks eccentric owner Mark Cuban offered to buy the team ""several months ago"," and still remains interested. He's also tried to purchase the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers when they were sold over the last two years, but was outbid in both attempts.
Steve Garvey, a former first baseman for the team, is also "trying to assemble an investment team". His aspirations to purchase the Dodgers became evident last year when he and former Dodgers' pitcher Orel Hershiser created a group that was hopeful to buy the Dodgers if McCourt was forced to sell. In a move that was little surprise to all those involved, Garvey was summarily fired by McCourt once his intentions became public.
Then there's Peter O'Malley, the Dodgers owner until he sold the team to Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. in 1998, who has been vocal about his desire to get back the franchise his family once held for almost 50 years. Fox, another Murdoch corporation, is also looking to get into the bidding, though the idea behind it is to lower the amount of cash it would take to buy the Dodger's TV rights, which Fox was willing to pay $3 billion for over the course of the next 17 years.
In 1998, when O'Malley sold the Dodgers they were purchased for $311 – $350 million, the highest ever for a sports franchise at that time. This time around, it's expected that the Dodgers would command at least $1 billion, meaning that Frank McCourt more than doubled his initial investment of $430 million dollars since he purchased the team in 2004. Not too shabby for a guy who is ""essentially broke"," "purchased the team almost entirely on credit" and has been accused of using the team to pay for personal expenses, evade taxes and employee his children, who enjoyed multi-million dollar salaries for essentially no responsibility with the team.
With all the current rhetoric surrounding the greed of America's wealthiest individuals, maybe the sports fans in the 99% should turn their attention to a single individual that drove one of baseball's best teams into bankruptcy while padding his personal account.
Maybe it's time for: Occupy Chavez Ravine.
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Over the past week while several lovely bloggers filled the pages of my blog with awesome Summer Entertaining tips, recipes, & more, I was enjoying a nice family vacation in Texas. We flew into DFW late Tuesday evening and left the following Tuesday. We spent a little time in Ft. Worth before heading out to Waco for a wedding! Our vacation was FILLED with wedding fun, but we got in a few Texas sized attractions before heading back home. It was HOT in Texas, but from what I've heard, Portland was pretty hot that week as well. At least while we were in Texas we got to enjoy great air conditioning! We flew back just in time to miss all the terrible heat and settle in for a nice Pacific Northwest Summer.
All of the snapshots are iPhone photos gathered from my own phone as well as family member's phones. Also, this is not a sponsored post. However, I am wearing and linking to a necklace that was given to me free of charge by a local business. I'll be posting that post soon!
Sign me up for some Tex-mex please!
Looks like you guys had a blast! How wonderful! 🙂
What a pretty wedding! Sounds like a super fun trip!!


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Although little is known about the people that constructed the megalithic stone jars, an account of the area's history as it relates to the Tai Puan and the lands they settled in Xieng Khouang is recorded in the Pongsawadan Meuang Puan or the Muang Puan Chronicles. The Tai Puan are a Buddhist Tai-Lao ethnic group that migrated from what is today southern China and by the 13th century had formed an independent principality at the Plain of Jars that prospered from the overland trade in metals and forest products. In the mid-14th century, Muang Puan was incorporated into the Lane Xang Kingdom under Fa Ngum, though the Phuan were able to retain a high degree of autonomy. After Siam (Thailand) extended control to Lao territories east of the Mekong in the 1770's, Muang Puan became a Siamese vassal state and also maintained tributary relations with Dai Viet (Viet Nam). To exert greater control of the lands and people of Muang Phuan, the Siamese launched three separate campaigns (1777-1779, 1834-1836, 1875-1876) to resettle large parts of the Phuan population to the south to regions under firm Siamese control.
During the Second Indochina War that raged in Laos during the 1960's and early 1970's Xieng Khouang suffered heavy aerial bombardment and intense ground battles due to its strategic importance. This conflict has left a deadly legacy of unexploded ordnance (UXO) which is still being cleared today. Since Laos gained full independence in 1975, Xiengkhouang and the Plain of Jars are enjoying peace and tranquility after centuries of conflict.


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Dwayne Johnson Teams Up With Michael Bay For 'Pain & Gain'
Action man Dwayne Johnson has confirmed reports he's teaming up with blockbuster moviemaker Michael Bay for a new comedy set in Miami, Florida.
The former wrestler is hoping to bring Mark Wahlberg onboard for the film, titled Pain & Gain - about two steroid-abusing bodybuilders caught up in an extortion ring.
Johnson tells WENN the project has been in the works for years.
He explains, "It's been a personal project Michael has had for about a decade now and we talked about doing it together seven or eight years ago, so it's nice that it's come to fruition. It's a true story."
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I tried Front Row, XMBC, Plex and Boxee.
Front Row is the best by far IMO. Has the best user interface (prettier and easiest to use) and it's not a resource hog (high cpu use).
I use it specially for my songs (+6.000 nicely organized). With my macbook + apple remote + airport express = I can play my music library nicely without cables for many, many hours.


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Exploring farmers markets around the state is a wonderful summer activity. Guest blogger Samantha Collins, Communications and Events Manager for the Michigan Farmers Market Association, shares what you don't want to miss.
With over 300 farmers markets in the state, Michigan boasts a vibrant summer market season from May through October with a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and artisan goods. Each community that hosts a farmers market is unique and offers a different yet memorable experience for shoppers.
1. Fresh Seasonal Fruits: Summer months bring a large variety of fresh fruits to the market including strawberries, sweet cherries, blueberries, peaches, raspberries and melons.
2. Fresh Seasonal Veggies: Vegetables are a wonderful addition to daily meals. Farmers market staples include a wide variety of leafy greens, tomatoes and peppers. You may even find more exotic varieties such as Bok Choy, Japanese Eggplant and heirloom varieties.
3. Wine Sampling and Sales: Shoppers age 21 and over can now sample and purchase wine at farmers markets.
4. Farmers Markets at the Capitol: Each year 60 farmers and artisans from across Michigan travel to the States' Capitol Building in Lansing to participate in three farmers markets held throughout the summer on Thursday July 30, August 27 and September 24. These unique events bring more than 22,000 people to the Capitol lawn!
5. Fresh Meat & Fish
6. Cooking Demonstrations: Whether you are an experienced cook or not yet able to boil water, you can pick up a few quick tips and ideas on how to incorporate fresh seasonal produce from the farmers market into your diet through a cooking demonstration.
7. Food Sampling: Samples are plentiful at Michigan farmers markets and can be a great way to try a new product or a new flavor of one of your favorite treats.
8. Wild Foraged Mushrooms: Enjoy an assortment of wild mushrooms picked by certified foragers.
9. Food Trucks: Food trucks have become a hot commodity at farmers markets, known for sourcing their food locally and offering many great options.
10. Accessibility: Over 150 farmers markets in Michigan accept SNAP Bridge Cards, making Michigan a national leader in accepting food assistance at farmers markets.
11. Live Music
12. Cheese & Eggs
13. Artisan & Handmade Goods: Many farmers markets host a wide variety of vendors who make their items by hand using ingredients grown and produced in Michigan.
14. Kid Events & Games: Kids and families can enjoy festivals and events at farmers markets all summer long! From exploring the market through a scavenger hunt to crafts and nutrition education activities.
15. Baked Goods
16. Fresh Cut Flowers
17. Potted Plants
18. Physical Fitness Activities: Physical activity goes hand-in-hand with healthy eating, and that's why the farmers market is a great place to attend a pop up yoga class, walking group and other physical fitness activities.
19. Entrepreneurs & Start Up Businesses: Farmers markets are places for start up businesses and entrepreneurs to test new products and business ideas – a great place to try something new!
20. Pet Treats: More and more vendors are popping up with homemade treats for pets!
Be sure to let us know about your farmers market shopping experience this summer by using the hashtag #farmersmarketsmi along with #puremichigan. What is your favorite Pure Michigan find at farmer markets?
Samantha Collins is the Communications and Events Manager for the Michigan Farmer's Market Association. She specializes in social media management, content curating, and creative communication strategy. Samantha is from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is a 2010 graduate of Northern Michigan University. In her spare time she enjoys being on Lake Medora which is located in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan, fishing, photography, reading, writing and gardening.


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John F. Kennedy Bobblehead
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John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29, 1917 - November 22, 1963), often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.
- 35th President of the United States
- Holding his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "Profiles in Courage"
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Product DescriptionJohn Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy, often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States.
He was the first President born in the 20th century, and the youngest elected to the office, at the age of 43. Kennedy is the only president to have won a Pulitzer Prize.
This very high quality, hand-painted John F. Kennedy bobblehead shows President Kennedy proudly holding his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "Profiles in Courage". This product is shipped in a colorful collectors box, securely packaged in molded styrofoam protection.
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Another modern President, glad this one includes an item ("Profiles in Courage") that will help set him apart from his peers.
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