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Interactive Travel Map | Text the Secretary | Behind the Scenes PhotosYesterday, Secretary Clinton participated in a town hall with representatives of civil society in Abuja, Nigeria. Secretary Clinton said:"The foundation of a democracy is trust. And a democracy doesn't always behave perfectly. And a democracy is not just about elections. It's about an independent judiciary and a free press and the protection of minority rights and an active legislative body that holds the executive accountable. It is about building those democratic institutions.
Again, to refer to President Obama's speech, what Africa needs is not more strong men, it needs more strong democratic institutions that will stand the test of time. Without good governance, no amount of oil or no amount of aid, no amount of effort can guarantee Nigeria's success. But with good governance, nothing can stop Nigeria. It's the same message that I have carried in all of my meetings, including my meeting this afternoon with your president. The United States supports the 7-point agenda for reform that was outlined by President Yar'Adua. We believe that delivering on roads and on electricity and on education and all the other points of that agenda will demonstrate the kind of concrete progress that the people of Nigeria are waiting for.
We also believe that civil society has a very big job to do. And by civil society, I include all of the organizations that are formed by citizens, the NGOs, the faith-based groups, everyone working together. You have already helped to elevate the ideals of democracy, but now you must use the political system to encourage Nigeria's leaders to serve the common good. There need to be watchdog groups, like NEDI to push for transparency. There need to be journalists, including many of you in this audience, who will shine a bright light on any abuses of the public trust or those who would enrich themselves at the expense of Nigeria's citizens; independent courts and prosecutors, institutions to punish wrongdoers and deter future wrongdoing; citizens who persist and persevere often against long odds.
The capacity for good governance exists in Africa and it exists right here in Nigeria. We have seen it in many places, and we have seen it here in Nigeria. I know that it doesn't sometimes feel like it's possible because the climb is so high, but I have great confidence in what Nigeria is capable of doing."
Read the Secretary's full discussion with civil society representatives in Abuja, Nigeria and more about her trip to Africa.
David S. in Texas writes:
Secretary Clinton is hitting the mark at every stop. She is astounding!! The countries of Africa have common problems, and each has unique issues. Secretary Clinton has done her homework to know the issues for each country she visits. She continues to impress and please all who follow her activities.
I remain,
Her Loyal Follower
Michael in Washington DC writes:
Reading what Hillary has to say in Nigeria. Certainly there was no foreign relation diplomacy in her speech. It is her duty to know what the situation is in every nation she visit and her visit should be, to channel a probable cause of rectifying those situations that are damning to African nations through international foreign policy and support. Her points are of no advantage and if I formerly know what her opinion is going to be, the platform shouldn't have been granted. It's of no use when you pin point problems and you have nothing to offer in facing those problems especially as a dignitary foreign entity. If these men can deal with the situations as she proposed, the issues will not had been there to be mentioned by her. There is nothing empowering in her speech, rather a scolding and a clandestine way of saying you are still not there yet to play ball and we got nothing to offer you any help getting there. As an African Development Consultant, I know what her speech should had been but she will refuse to go there not to be held accountable. She came to speak to the nation on.
Any fool will know by now that a foreign relation with U.S. is of no relation except they have something they planning to go after. Even that, they will stage a propaganda that will require their effort, so they can actually say they do really care.
African need to stop offering all these international body a preferential treatment to come to their nations and act like there special and smarter than the people they have come to meet.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
I found this following question to include a very interesting perception of American politics. President Obama's decision to retain Sec. Gates from the previous admin. and his nominating Sec. Clinton after a vigorously fought contest for the Democratic party nomination has definately left an impression on folks, no doubt.
There's this concept called "the loyal minority" that has unoffically granted a newly elected president a 100 day "honeymoon".
Some would say after that, all bets are off....(chuckle).
But this isn't written in our constitution, it became tradition through precedent during FDR's tenure during the Great Depression and "the New Deal" legistlation he pushed through Congress.
It is a time for common folks to take a deep breath, or a sigh of relief perhaps, depending on how one voted. A "wait and see" period to let the newly elected get settled into office, pick a puppy perhaps ( might be one's only loyal friend in the end), and honor his/her capaign promises.
A government and its people have a symbotic relationship, they feed each other and off of each other. A generally healthy relationship unless the feast becomes parasitic in nature. Either by the government sucking the lifeblood of people's aspirations through corruption and repression, or by a disloyal minority preventing the elected from meeting the goals of the people the elected pledged to support.
Thing about America is we are as partisan as it gets, until crisis hits, then there are no Democrats or Republicans, but simply Americans all in the same boat, "all hands on deck", trying not to row it in circles, but into calmer waters as a team.
Attitude is everything in getting there from here.
( from the Q & A session )
QUESTION: Secretary, my question is this. My question is what the people want to hear. (Cheers.) I'll ask it. After elections in the U.S., all hands come on deck to support the nation and its people. In Nigeria, it's not exactly the same. After elections, there continue to be in-fight and it continues to be a lot of rancor and problem (inaudible). So what is the U.S. going to do to support Nigeria's effort towards establishing a lasting democracy?
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, we first of all want to encourage civil society to be very involved in working to set up the terms of the next election. We want to encourage people to be part of the political life of the country. The United States also provides aid to groups to work on democracy and governance and to be training people. So we will continue to be supportive.
I think, though, that really, President Obama's words ought to be just remembered and repeated about what he said not only in Ghana, but what he said at the G-8 meeting in Italy. I mean, he considers himself a son of Africa. And in a very real sense, he is both a son of Africa and a son of America. It's where his blood comes from. He has relatives still in Africa. And he believes so strongly in the future of Africa.
So I hope that is inspiration. I hope that persuades people to keep going when the going gets tough not to give up, to feel committed to doing what you can to make your country all it can be because that is certainly how President Obama and I see it.
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Not the same product that I bought previously
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BUYER BEWARE> They have changed the product. The packaging isn't the same. Read the ingredients. It is no longer just GSE, they have added 400 mg of other ingredients. We bought two bottles to replenish our supply. They don't work as well or quickly for our purposes with the added ingredients. We are not just looking for another cold relief, we are looking for PURE GSE to tame yeast. The capsules used to be a nice option to avoid the nasty taste of the liquid. Unless I can buy them in pure form again, it is back to the liquid GSE
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The growth in Africa is massive! No doubt. And it will get even bigger. Just to give you an idea; Nigeria, Africa's second biggest economy, grew 7.68 percent in the last quarter of 2011, which makes it one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Now it's just a question of who will get the biggest profit and who will capture the market shares first. The continent's middle class is growing and the demand for goods such as cars, technology, clothes etc. is huge.
With a negative growth in Europe, luxurious goods producers are increasingly targeting sub-Saharan Africa, because of its economic growth. Porsche, Samsung, Gap and many more Read more


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During your journey trough the Island trying to survive is one of the most important things to do. In Tomb Raider you will have plenty of ways to improve your performance, making surviving the harsh environment easier than it looks like. We have already covered pretty much all the skills that Lara can learn by acquiring some experience points by doing a lot of different actions like gathering loot from the ground and from dead animal bodies, fighting enemies and so on. While all skills may not be too useful in the beginning, unlocking and mastering all of them will bring you some important advantages. Together with the skill system, you will also be able to improve your gear and weapons by finding spare parts for the four weapons in your possession: Bow, Hand, Rifle and Shotgun. Some of the extra parts will be available as part of the story while others need to be found and are completely optional. Each new part comes with a salvage cost so think carefully before buying one of the upgrades: at the same time there's enough salvage to purchase all the upgrades but you will have to find all crates, hunt all animals in each area and loot as much as possible. Just make sure to buy the upgrades you really need in a specific moment. In this guide we will cover all the possible weapons upgrade starting with the Bow and then moving on the other three weapons.
- Gun Upgrades
Gun Upgrades are unlocked during the course of the game. Opening salvage boxes and looting enemies will make you find bow parts. Unfortunately there's no set location for these parts since they'll be found randomly in specific areas in specific points of the story.
Rapid Fire Mod
The Rapid Fire Mod upgrade will increase the gun's firing rate through some hair trigger modifications: fire fights will become easier stuff thanks to this upgrade used in conjunction with those decreasing reload time and increasing damage. The Rapid Fire Mod will cost you 300 Salvage.
Ergonomic Grip
The Ergonomic Grip upgrade reduces recoil after shooting thanks to a rubberized grip modification. This upgrade will cost you 300 Salvage.
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5 Bank Stocks That Can't Stop Posting Profits
Updated with Bank of America and Citigroup upgrades.
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- While the business media tends to focus on stocks that are hot right now, it can pay to take a longer-term approach on occasion.
An excellent way to pick bank stocks at the beginning of 2012 turned out to be focusing on the beleaguered big names trading at the greatest discounts to tangible book value, which included Bank of America (BAC) , which was trading for just 0.4 times tangible book value after dropping 58% during 2011, and Citigroup (C) , which traded for roughly half its tangible book value after falling by 44%, there was a host of large-bank plays trading at significant discounts to book value. Bank of America's stock wound up returning 110% during 2012, while Citigroup's shares returned 51%.
The book-value plays are no longer an obvious way to go. Shares of Bank of America traded for 0.9 times their reported Sept. 30 tangible book value of 13.48, when they closed-out 2012 at $11.61. Citigroup's shares closed at $39.56 Monday, trading for 0.8 times their reported Sept. 30 tangible book value of $52.70.
Then again, with Congress and President Obama averting the Fiscal Cliff late on Tuesday, some analysts believe that these two stocks will be headed much higher. Guggenheim analyst Marty Mosby on Thursday closed his "short-term trading sell" call on Bank of America, saying that the Fiscal Cliff agreement "mitigates much of the economic short-run bite," that would have been felt if the full set of mandated federal income tax increases and spending cuts had taken place. Mosby rates Bank of America a "Buy," with a $14 price target.
Also on Thursday, Sterne Agee analyst Todd Hagerman upgraded Citigroup to a "Buy" rating from a neutral rating, while raising his price target for the shares to $50 from $38, saying that the appointment of Michael Corbat as CEO in October was "a game changer." Citigroup last month announced a series of moves cut annual expenses by up to $1.1 billion by laying off 11,000 employees and closing 84 branches while giving up only $300 million in annual revenue. Hagerman said that Citi "operates a unique global banking franchise, which would be extremely difficult to replicate and has re-emerged as a compelling restructuring play heading into 2013.
As the banking industry continues its climb back to what analysts call "normalized earnings," another approach that might work for investors looking to make long-term investments is to focus on names trading at low multiples to consensus forward earnings estimates, which we discussed in 10 Cheapest Bank Stocks for 2013 .
But when we consider the ridiculous last-minute fiscal cliff negotiations that were completed this week in Washington, the next round of federal debt-ceiling brinksmanship that will probably come in February, the uncertainty in Europe, the continued tightening of bank regulation in the U.S., the narrowing net interest margins and the credit crisis that many banks are still working their way to overcome, there could be some big surprises in store for bank stock investors.


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Rare organic, more easily swallowed but a bit expensive.
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It's hard to find bulk organic psyllium. And it has a finer texture than many making it somewhat easier to swallow. But it's many times the price of some.
Good Product to Stay Regular
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This is the powder and much easier to drink than the husks. It has a mild taste and mixes well in water. Works well if you need more fiber in the digestive tract.
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I like the non-powdered form better
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Si Ji Chun
oxidation 12% harvest December 2010. 1000m.
something between TGY and Tsui Yu;) Nantou province in the central massif of Taiwan
JRS22 wrote:when do the 2012 tea begin to appear on the virtual shelves? And is moving on to the new tea as important as with greens?
BioHorn wrote:Tea Habitat: 2011 Jiang Mu Xiang Phoenix Dan Cong
Ginger Flower Fragrance
Original Mother Tree
From Imen.
I brewed 5 grams in a porcelain gaiwan with family. I tried to go light on it and then expand the brewing parameters. The leaf aroma in the hot gaiwan was quite beautiful. It had that DC broad complex floral palate.
Can a tea be both delicate yet carry depth? This one seemed to. It is hard to not get worked up about the opportunity to drink a mother tree tea. The heavens did not part, but it wasin line with the top-high end samples Imen brewed for me in LA. (that post to come, I am way behind!)
I do not pretend to understand all the classes of exotic eastern flower smells these teas apparently exude.
As with the other top DC's, this one did not go bitter. However DC has that relatively fragile boundry between extracting flavor and going to far and "cooking the egg." I felt that some of my brews explored that realm. In the end it is a very sophisticated subtle tea. It was not that bigger rich "chicken soup" kind of DC. Nice long permeance in the mouth from it's essence. The lighter brews brought out more of a honeysuckle sweetness.
wh&yel-apprentice wrote:BioHorn wrote:Tea Habitat: 2011 Jiang Mu Xiang Phoenix Dan Cong
Ginger Flower Fragrance
Original Mother Tree
From Imen.
a bit confused here. Is this the $10,000/500g private stash of Imen's? Thought she wasn't selling that?


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DDP Yoga
By Chad Smart
@chadsmart & @my123cents
Technically this is the 36-dayupdate from when I started doing DDP Yoga, but 30 days sounds moreofficial. I started DDP Yoga withthe same goals as most who use the program. I wanted to lose weight, get in shapeand become healthier. I�ll admit that given my track record with these goals, Iwas skeptical if I�d make it to the 30 day mark, or if I�d get bored anddistracted after one or two weeks. There were a few days during the third weekthat I hit a wall and had to force myself to continue on with the workouts.Thankfully that mental wall was quickly demolished. <>>
So here we are with thefirst update. First, I want to get the �negative� out of the way. When Idecided to start getting healthy, I wanted to lose 20-25 pounds. I�m not reallyoverweight. I�m more skinny fat, as Triple H would say. So I don�t have a lotof weight to lose as much as I need to build some muscle definition. Also,because I have a bad hip, due to not having the upper part of my right hipbone, losing excess weight would reduce the stress put on the hip which wouldhopefully then lead to less hip and lower back pain. With the annualWrestlemania trip coming up at the start of April and DDP appearing atWrestleCon, I set the goal to lose the 20-25 pounds by the time I arrived inNew Jersey. Figured ten pounds a month wasn�t setting the bar too high. <>>
Last night, I did my firstweigh in since the day I started. My starting weight on January 25 was 194pounds. My current weight as of February 28 is 188. Instead of hitting the ten-pound goal, I only lost sixpounds. At first I was disappointed that I hadn�t hit the goal but the more Ithought about it, I questioned why I was disappointed. It wasn�t like I hadn�tlost any weight. I reminded myself I�m not running a sprint. This isn�t like The Biggest Loser where I have threemonths to lose as much weight as possible and then hope I can keep it off whenthe cameras stop rolling. If I continue on the same trajectory all it means isit�ll take me four months to get to the goal weight instead of two. Pretty sureI can handle sixty extra days. <>>
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The other factor to consideris I didn�t set out just to lose weight. I wanted to improve my life andoverall well being. Over the past 30 days, I�ve noticed I am sleeping better. Iused to go to bed around 11 and would be awake at 2 and every hour after thatuntil finally getting up for work. Now I sleep soundly until 6:30. I spend alot of time during the day sitting at my desk at work.
Over the past six monthsor so, I had noticed whenever I would get out of my chair, I would standslightly hunched over with pain shooting through my lower back. In the last fewweeks that pain is gone and I can stand up straight. If these positive changesare what happen after only a month, I can�t wait to see what happens over thecourse of the next year. <>>
In addition to the bodybenefits which come from DDP Yoga, when you follow @DDPYOGA on Twitter, readthe forums on the DDP Yoga website or follow people like Ben Miller (benfromdonatemyweight)and Slim (slimtronic5k) on YouTube, you take on a new positive outlook towardslife. <>>
For anyone on the fenceabout trying DDP Yoga, I would say get off the fence and own your life. It�s anaddictive program that will have you looking forward to the next work outinstead of dreading it. I can�t recommend it enough. <>>
More information can befound at www.ddpyoga.com. If you sign up,tell them My 123 Cents sent you. Probably no one will know what that means butwe could use the extra publicity. If you have any questions hit me up onTwitter or click on my name in the header to email me. <>>


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This blog entry is written byNancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.
Tuesday, I greeted the President of Italy, Giorgio Napolitano, at the White House for a meeting with President Bush. He has been President since May 15, 2006. He was joined by Italian Foreign Minister D'Alema and several members of his staff. The Ambassador to Italy, Ronald Spogli, and the Italian Ambassador to the United States, Giovanni Castellaneta, was present along with Deputy Secretary Negroponte, and of course, Secretary Rice. The meeting went very well and was followed by lunch in the Old Family Dining Room of the White House. That evening, a celebratory dinner was held at the lovely home of the Ambassador to Italy and many Italian Americans attended, including Mrs. Bush's Chief of Staff, Anita McBride. Another interesting person that was there was Astronaut Paolo Nespoli. It was fascinating listening to his stories about his most recent shuttle mission last month. This successful shuttle launch on October 23rd, 2007, which the European Spatial Agency-ESA called "Esperia Mission" (Esperia is the name which the Greek used to indicate Italy), and NASA called "STS-120 Mission," represented an important step for European scientific research and is a important benchmark in Italy's continuing collaboration with NASA.
During the quarantine, immediately before the launch from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, Ambassador Castellaneta had a telephone conversation with Paolo Nespoli, who was very touched by the call. The Ambassador wanted to convey to our astronaut his regards and the best wishes of the Italian Government for the complete success of the mission. Paolo Nespoli is the fifth Italian astronaut to go into space (after Malerba, Guidoni, Cheli, and Vittori) and the fourth to fly with the Shuttle (Vittori participated two times to the Soyuz missions). The chef at the Embassy prepared a very wonderful Italian menu. At the conclusion of dinner, there was a small chamber concert of Schubert. Lila Castellaneta, the Ambassador's wife, is admired for her charm and hospitality here in Washington and Tuesday night was a perfect example.
The relationship with Italy is very good and we are fortunate to have an Ambassador there who has embraced the culture so thoroughly; Ambassador Spogli speaks Italian fluently and has family ties to the country.
Yesterday morning, President Napolitano laid a wreath at Arlington Cemetery and our Deputy Chief of Protocol, Ray Martinez, greeted him and assisted with the ceremony.
Conrad in Florida writes:
It is a magnificent event when the most important political representative of Italy arrives in the United States.
Joe in Tennessee writes:
President since May 2006, is that a record? I'm afraid Italian Politics are not indicative of who actually administrates the Country.
America is not supposed to be about events, it's about democracy and our people, we the people first, not them the people. Somehow, I'd feel it more obligatory for the State to have a homeless Veteran at the table then gold spoon foreign diplomats who are far and away from their constituency.
Now that would be an event would it not?
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Gabe in Massachusetts writes:
Would love to hear your opinion on what the former prime minister of Italy said recently. Francesco Cossiga ? Former President of Italy (1985 - 1992)...the guy that fessed up about Operation Gladio now says that it is well known in the international intelligence community that 9/11 was a false flag operation/allowed to happen. Did you bring that up when my tax dollars were treating you to a big meal in the "Old Family room"?
Gabe in Massachusetts writes:
An active Italian Supreme Court judge has also come out saying the U.S. is covering up 9/11 facts and lying to the public...given the importance of the Italian leaders calling our government totally corrupt shouldn't you have brought this up? http://patriotsquestion911.com/#Imposimato
Quotes from this Italian judge:
"In order to justify this unjust war and its deaths, that still today kills thousands of innocent victims in Iraq and all over the world, with unpredictable effects on international peace, a gigantic conspiracy came into being, that saw the participation of the CIA, the Mossad, M15 (the British service) and of the SISMI (Italy's Military Intelligence and Security Service), of some journalists of the Washington Post and the New York Times, and the main collaborators in the White House and the Pentagon. ...
The War in Iraq, in truth, was predicated on two false schemes prepared well before 9/11. The first was that Saddam had tried to import uranium ore [Yellowcake] from Niger, which was in the planning nine months before 9/11, the Joint British Committee Intelligence wrote in a its relationship: "confirmed sources do not say that the Iraqis are interested in acquiring uranium". The second one was that Saddam Hussein had ties with the terrorists of 9/11." (Original in Italian) http://www.megachip.info "
If you don't post these type of questions you are treasonous. We pay you people, we deserve answers!


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Children with Chronic Illnesses
Melissa Montana talks with Jolene Philo, author of "Different Dream Parenting" and "A Different Dream for My Child", about her story and how she felt that God called her to write this book to help other parents. She gives suggestions on how to offer help for parents in the hospital with a chronically ill child. She also encourages parents who have children with chronic illnesses. FMI: www.differentdream.com/about
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Anderson Nightstand, White
- Overview
Our Anderson Nightstand is built to last with solid wood framing, a white painted finish and rounded finials that give it a substantial, classic presence. Its simple silhouette has a warm, welcoming style.
- Masterfully crafted with a kiln-dried solid hardwood frame for structural integrity.
- Built from solid hardwood, maple veneers and MDF, an engineered wood that lends exceptional strength and ensures that the nightstand will endure over time.
- Drawers feature English dovetail joinery and waxed wooden glides that ensure smooth motion. Sturdy half-moon safety stops keep drawers securely in place.
- All wood is kiln dried for added strength and lasting beauty.
- The use of veneers results in high-quality furniture with flawless surfaces and consistent color tones.
- Rigorously tested to meet or exceed the highest industry safety standards.
- Nightstand has a wide top drawer and a cabinet below.
- Imported
- Simple assembly required.
- Adjustable levelers ensure stability on uneven floors.
- Dimensions & Care
- Overall: 19" wide x 17" deep x 26" high
- Drawer Interior: 13" wide x 14" deep x 3" high
- Cabinet Interior: 18" wide x 16" deep x 16" high
- Drawer/Cabinet Knob (2): 2" wide x 1" deep
- Feet: 4" diameter
- Clearance under nightstand: 4"
- Weight: 45 pounds
- Dust often using a soft, dry cloth.
- Protect from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
- Blot spills immediately with a clean, damp cloth.
- We do not recommend the use of chemical cleansers, abrasives, furniture polish or wax.
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At Pottery Barn Kids, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction is our priority. We carefully inspect your order prior to shipment; upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage. We will arrange for a prompt replacement. If, within 7 days for Quick Ship upholstery and 30 days for all other products, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value.
If your return for Merchandise Credit Cards is greater than $10,000, we will issue $10,000 in Merchandise Credit Cards to you that day, and then mail additional Merchandise Credit Card(s) for the amount in excess of $10,000 to you.
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Current location: Home > Get Tested > Clinic-Based Testing
The $20 fee at the Maricopa County STD Clinic includes testing for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV. Between 8am-3pm, a rapid HIV test is offered with results available in about an hour. A fee of $20 will be requested at all visits.
NOTE: The clinic DOES NOT perform treatment for genital warts, herpes testing, HPV testing, PAP Smears, birth control (other than condoms), general medicine/non-STD problem help, genital herpes testing, HIV treatment, or pregnancy care.
Location | Registration Form | FAQ | Low-Cost Clinics
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This form can be filled out before your visit to the clinic to speed up the registration process. Please fill it out and bring it with you when you come in.
The STD Clinic is located in the Public Health Building at 1645 E. Roosevelt, Phoenix, AZ 85006. The building is just east of 16th Street, on Roosevelt. Ample parking is available in the front of the building.
The STD Clinic is a walk-in clinic, and no appointment is necessary. When you get a number from the receptionist, you will be given an estimated time that you will be seen.
Yes. All information about you and your visit will be kept strictly confidential. There will be no correspondence sent from the clinic to you, and there will be no telephone calls placed to you without your permission.
On arrival, the receptionist at the front desk will ask you the reason for your visit. Based on the services you are requesting, you will be given a numbered ticket and directed to the registration area. Your number will be called and you will complete the registration process. Once your registration is completed, you will be directed to the STD Clinic waiting area.
The fee of testing, examination and treatment (if needed) is $20 at the STD Clinic and will be requested at the time of registration.
You can check our calendar for sites where free testing is being conducted, or you can come into the clinic during normal business hours. No one will be turned away because of an inability to pay.
While you are receiving care at the Clinic, the staff will call you by the number on your ticket rather than your name. This is to protect your privacy and confidentiality.
Numbers are managed electronically by the system. Numbers are called in order based on the services that are being requested. Since we provide many different services throughout our clinics, at times it may appear that numbers are being called out of sequence.
You will first be seen by a Medical Assistant who will draw your blood for testing. You will then see a medical provider (a physician, a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician's Assistant) who will take a sexual history, explain the exam procedure, perform a comprehensive STD exam, (for women this is a pelvic exam and not a pap smear) and give you any medication you may need, as well as information on any follow-up appointments.
When you get your number from the receptionist, most patients go through the registration process in 15 minutes or less. The time of the wait varies, depending on how busy the Clinic is, however, for most rapid service it is suggested that you come to the Clinic in the morning.
The STD Clinic is typically busiest on Monday and Friday. The busiest times are between the hours of 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The receptionist may stop giving out numbers to patients, or may stop giving numbers for a period of time during the day, if the maximum patient volume is reached. To increase the likelihood of being seen the same day, or if you require treatment, it is strongly recommended you arrive at the clinic between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Express testing services are offered for testing all STD's except Herpes. During the registration process, you will complete a short, confidential questionnaire. If you are not symptomatic and you are deemed to be at a lower risk for an STD or HIV infection, you will be offered the opportunity to be tested through express testing.
The STD Clinic can test you for most STD infections, including Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, and HIV. The Clinic does NOT currently offer testing for herpes.
HIV testing is offered in the STD Clinic only in conjunction with STD testing. HIV testing is not offered in the STD Clinic separate from other STD testing. In addition, the rapid HIV test is only offered if patient's meet the criteria for "high risk."
You will be provided with treatment if you are diagnosed with an STD. You may also be referred to another staff member for enhanced counseling, including a discussion on how to talk to your sexual partners about their exposure to an STD and how to prevent new infections.
The STD Clinic provides testing and treatment for STD infections. If the tests or examination reveal another medical problem, you will be referred to your primary care physician. If you do not have a primary care physician, we can provide you with a list of clinics and physicians where you can get further care and treatment.
After your visit, you will be provided with a phone number to call where you can get your test results. You may call the number Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. To ensure patient confidentiality, you will be asked to verify some personal information before your results will be given over the phone.
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Panama City airport okayed; hurdles loom
The state's biggest developer has said the airport is key to its plans for the area.
By CRAIG PITTMAN and KRIS HUNDLEY
Published September 16, 2006
The Federal Aviation Administration approved a new $300-million airport on Friday 20 miles north of Panama City on land donated by the state's biggest developer, despite opposition from many local voters.
The airport would be the first to be built since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. It would cover 4,000 acres, making it larger than Tampa International Airport.
When it would open is unclear because of uncertainties surrounding the project, including federal permits needed to destroy 2,000 acres of wetlands and the possibility of environmental lawsuits.
Supporters say the airport would help generate growth in the sparsely settled Panhandle. Opponents dislike it for the same reason.
The site is so remote that its nearest neighbor is the 6,900-acre Pine Log State Forest. Until a few years ago it was leased to the state as a wildlife management area. But the St. Joe Co., the state's largest private landowner, has said the airport is essential to its plans for the surrounding countryside: homes, stores, offices, hotels, bars, schools, even a barge port.
"Definitely St. Joe will benefit," said Randy Curtis, executive director of the Panama City-Bay County Airport Authority. "But they're a major part of our community, and this is going to be a major benefit for the whole community."
State officials say that the current airport on St. Andrews Bay is vulnerable to hurricane storm surge and that the runways are too short to handle big jetliners.
State officials also like that St. Joe pledged to preserve thousands of acres if the airport is built.
Gov. Jeb Bush, in a statement that did not mention St. Joe, saluted the FAA's decision: "Relocating the airport expands economic development and tourism in the region and protects thousands of acres of environmentally sensitive lands in the Florida Panhandle."
In a nonbinding referendum in 2004, Bay County voters rejected the airport relocation proposal 54 percent to 46 percent even though the ballot wording said it would not cost taxpayers anything. In fact, state and federal tax dollars would be used.
Critics have blasted the project as more of a boondoggle than a boon.
The airport, based in a county of 161,000 residents, is so quiet now that the control tower shuts down every night at 10.
It offers a dozen daily commercial flights - half the number it had five years ago.
Linda Young of the Clean Water Network in Tallahassee called the FAA's decision "one of the biggest corporate welfare scams of the year."
"We're going to spend $300-million on an airport that's completely unneeded just so St. Joe's land values will increase," she said.
Panama City resident Don Hodges, a retired Delta Air Lines executive who has repeatedly questioned the project, said, "If we really need a new airport - and many people are not convinced - there must be a better site than this."
St. Joe executives issued a terse statement Friday, noting the FAA decision and saying it has agreed to donate land for the airport "when all permits and funding for relocation are in place." Executives of the Jacksonville company did not return phone calls for comment.
Business analysts say the FAA's decision is a big boost for a company that recently announced it is laying off 200 employees because of the real estate downturn.
"There are no comparable land sales to point to in order to highlight the potential value of Joe's land around the airport, as it is unprecedented for one landowner to own all the developable acreage around a new airport," said business analyst Sheila McGrath of Ryan Beck & Co. She predicted the new airport will open the door to broader markets for St. Joe's resort projects throughout the Panhandle.
St. Joe chief executive office Peter Rummell has previously told stockholders the airport was "essential" to spurring development on more than 70,000 acres of St. Joe land around the airport site. In a 2002 interview he said that without the new airport, the company's plans might never bear fruit.
In that same interview, Rummell said he personally lobbied the governor to put taxpayer money behind the project. Florida Department of Transportation spokesman Dick Kane said Friday the state has budgeted $97-million for the new airport over the next five years.
But last month company spokesman Jerry Ray contended St. Joe's plans do not rely on the airport.
"We don't assume there's an airport in our business plan," he said. "It has never been in there."
St. Joe salesmen have used the proposed airport as a selling point for buyers.
Ryan Fleming, sales manager for a St. Joe development called RiverCamps at Crooked Creek, told prospective buyers in mid August, "They'll start construction on the new airport in 2007, and the first flights will take off in 2009."
Those dates are not that firm.
One question mark is money. To finance the move, Bay County hopes to sell the current airport site for at least $50-million, said Curtis, the airport authority's executive director. The rest of the cost is to be borne by state and federal taxpayers. A shortfall in the sale of the airport could pose a problem for financing the relocation.
Last spring the FAA published an environmental impact statement that said moving the airport to the St. Joe site appeared to be the best alternative. The Natural Resources Defense Council, however, responded that the FAA had failed to take into account redevelopment plans for the existing airport or planned development adjacent to the proposed site.
Defense Council attorney Melanie Shepherdson said Friday the FAA did not reply to its concerns.
Shepherdson said it's premature to suggest that her group might sue. But the council, the Sierra Club and other environmental groups last year persuaded a federal judge to halt construction on several St. Joe projects because of flaws in the wetland destruction permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The airport requires a separate wetlands permit, which has not been approved.
In the past 30 years, only four new commercial airports have been built: in Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Fort Myers and Fayetteville, Ark. Each took decades of planning and study.
Since Sept. 11, 2001, the airline industry has been buffeted by financial woes. Northwest and Delta have cut back the number of seats available for flights at the current Panama City airport.


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Bixa orellana
Achiote (Bixa orellana) is a shrub or small tree from the tropical region of the Americas. The name derives from the Nahuatl word for the shrub, achiotl. It is also known as Aploppas, and its original Tupi name urucu. It is cultivated there and in Southeast Asia, where it was introduced by the Spanish in the 17th century. It is best known as the source of the natural pigment annatto, produced from the fruit. The plant bears pink flowers and bright red spiny fruits which contain red seeds. The fruits dry and harden to brown capsules.
It is of particular commercial value in the United States because the Food and Drug Administration considers colorants made from it to be "exempt of certification". It is used as a colorant and condiment for traditional dishes such as cochinita pibil, rice, chicken in achiote and caldo de olla. It is also used to add color to butter, cheese, popcorn, drinks, and breads. The main achiote growers are Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic.
The inedible fruit is harvested for its seeds, which contain annatto, also called bixin. It can be extracted by stirring the seeds in water. It is used to color food products, such as cheeses, fish, and salad oil. Sold as a paste or powder for culinary use, mainly as a color, it is known as "achiote," "annatto," "bijol," or "pimentão doce." It is a main ingredient in the Yucatecan spice mixture recado rojo, or "achiote paste." The seeds are ground and used as a subtly flavored and colorful additive in Latin American, Jamaican, Chamorro and Filipino cuisine. Annatto is growing in popularity as a natural alternative to synthetic food coloring compounds. While it has a distinct flavor of its own, it can be used to color and flavor rice instead of the much more expensive saffron. It is an important ingredient of cochinita pibil, the spicy pork dish popular in Mexico. It is also a key ingredient in the drink tascalate from Chiapas, Mexico.
In several European countries (e.g. Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway) the pigment, extracted by solvent or boiling the seeds in oil, have been and often still is used as color in margarines and several other foods. The pigment has E-number E160b. The seeds are collected from wild-growing bushes or from plantations, in Latin America, Africa (e.g. Kenya) and Asia. However, since there is no strong organization promoting the use of annatto, the color beta carotene, which is more expensive, has pushed the natural pigment out of many applications.[citation needed]
Culinary uses
Achiote paste, favored in Yucatán and Oaxacan cuisine, is made from the slightly bitter, earthy flavored, red annatto seeds, mixed with other spices and ground into a paste. Achiote is a distinctly colored and flavored mainstay of the Mexican kitchen.
A typical preparation mixes:
- 1/4 cup annatto seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup bitter orange juice (Seville) or 1/3 cup white vinegar
Grind the spices (annatto, coriander, cumin, peppercorns, oregano and cloves) in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle. Blend the ground spices with the salt, garlic and the bitter orange juice until it is smooth. Rub the mixture onto chicken, pork or fish and let it marinate for 4–6 hours then cook as usual. Or use the achiote as an ingredient in another dish.
The paste is dissolved in either lemon juice, water, oil or vinegar to create a marinade, and marinated or rubbed directly upon meat. The meat is then grilled, baked, barbecued or broiled. Sometimes it is added to corn dough to create a zesty flavor and color in empanadas and red tamales.
Ethnomedical uses
- The achiote has long been used by American Indians to make body paint, especially for the lips, which is the origin of the plant's nickname, lipstick tree. The use of the dye in the hair by men of the Tsáchila of Ecuador is the origin of their usual Spanish name, the Colorados.
- B. orellana and annatto
- Van Wyk, Ben-Erik (2005). Food Plants of the World. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press, Inc. ISBN 0-88192-743-0
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Johnson, Hornsby reach semifinals in 200m Olympic debut
TIM HORNSBY, Men's Kayak Single (K1) 200m
Place: 8th out of 8 boats in his Semifinal
Advance: Yes, to the B Final. The Top 8 K1 boats across the two Semifinal races advance to Thursday's A Final. The Next 8 boats qualify for the B Final.
Semifinal Time: 37.660
Behind Leader: +2.041 seconds behind the Semifinal's first place finisher Ed McKeever of Great Britain
CARRIE JOHNSON, Women's Kayak Single (K1) 200m
Place: 8th out of 8 boats in her Semifinal
Advance: No. The Top 8 K1 boats across the three Semifinal races advance to Thursday's A Final. The Next 8 boats qualify for the B Final.
Semifinal Time: 43.321
Behind Leader: +2.793 seconds behind the Semifinal's first place finisher Lisa Carrington of New Zealand
What: Day 5 of Sprint Racing at the London 2012 Olympic Games
When: Friday, August 10 beginning 9:30 am GMT (4:30 am ET)
Where: Eton Dorney, just west of London
How can I watch? Taped highlights can be found on the NBC Sports Network beginning 11:00 am ET, with additional coverage at 11:45 am ET. Click HERE for local listings. Saturday's racing can be streamed LIVE or On-Demand at NBCOlympics.com beginning 4:30am ET.
Results: London2012.com
Attendance: More than 18,000
Tim Hornsby (Atlanta, Ga.) and Carrie Johnson (San Diego, Calif.) each placed 8th in their respective K1 200m Semifinal races Friday.
Hornsby will advance to the Saturday's B Final, which takes place at 9:30am GMT (4:30am ET). No medals are awarded in the B Final. It's for finishers ranked 9-16 after the Semifinals. Watch LIVE or On-Demand at NBCOlympics.com.
He finished his Semifinal with a time of 37.660, +2.041 seconds behind the first place finisher - Ed McKeever from Great Britain. Hornsby's ranked 6th in his first round heat with a time of 36.560.
For Johnson, the Semifinal marked her final race before she begins a four-year veterinary program at UC-Davis on Monday. The three-time Olympian needed to finish at least 6th in her Semifinal to advance. She finished her Semifinal with a time of 43.321, +2.793 seconds behind the first place finisher - Lisa Carrington of New Zealand. Johnson's ranked 6th in her first round heat with a time of 43.355.
The 200-meter distance made its Olympic debut Friday, replacing the 500-meter race in Men's Kayak and Canoe and adding to the Women's Kayak program.
Johnson also raced in the 500m heats and Semifinals on Tuesday, finishing 6th in her Semifinal. Click HERE for a full recap.
On July 29-30, the U.S. competed in the slalom canoe/kayak events, finishing as high as 12th. Click HERE to read our Day 1 recap and HERE for Day 2.
2012 U.S. Olympic Sprint Coach Shaun Caven on Hornsby's performance Friday:
"His heat was a little bit shaky. He needed to make the B Final, so he just tried to do the best he could. He made the B Final, so that's the key thing for us right now."
"He's okay that he's in the B Final. But he would like to perform a little bit better in the B Final, so that's obviously what he's focused on now."
Caven on what can be gained in the B Final:
"Every place you gain is a higher ranking. He's already in the Top 16, so the higher up he can get in the rankings, it's better for us and hopefully it shows that our program's slightly moving forward and you can build on that for the next four years."
USA Canoe/Kayak CEO Joe Jacobi on Carrie Johnson:
"When people ask me what I enjoy most about my work at USA Canoe/Kayak, I say supporting an athlete like Carrie Johnson. She upholds the spirit of the Olympic Games on and off the water and honors the sport with integrity. I have great respect for the challenges that Carrie overcomes every day to represent her country and sport at the highest level."
Tim Hornsby (Atlanta, Ga.) and Carrie Johnson (San Diego, Calif.) are guaranteed less than one minute of Olympic racing Friday before the London 2012 Games conclude for the U.S. Canoe/Kayak Team. Both will be paddling for advancement into the Semifinals and then into Saturday's Final. The 200-meter distance is making its debut at an Olympic Games. Hornsby and Johnson will be competing in the Men's and Women's K1 200m heats, respectively.
For Hornsby, it's his first shot at an Olympic medal and his only event in these Games. He's passed the time during these Games by training, resting and watching his girlfriend - U.S. Olympian Becky Holliday - place 9th in the pole vault. Johnson, a three-time Olympian, raced in the 500m heats and Semifinals on Tuesday, finishing 6th in her Semifinal.
On Tuesday, Johnson was the first to reach the 200-meter mark and the third to hit 250 meters, which bodes well for Friday's race. Johnson placed as high as 9th in the 200-meter distance on the 2012 World Cup circuit. Johnson finished first in the 200m at both the 2011 Pan American Games and the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
Standing in between Johnson and an Olympic medal are 2011 200m World Champion Lisa Carrington of New Zealand, 2011 World Championship runner-up Marta Walczykiewicz of Poland, and 2012 European Champion Natasa Douchev-Janic of Hungary. Hornsby must contend with 2011 World Champion Piotr Siemionowski of Poland, 2012 European Champion Ed McKeever of Great Britain, and 2011 World Championship bronze medalist Ronald Rauhe of Germany.
Hornsby booked his ticket to London with a 14th place finish in the 200m at the 2012 World Cup No. 2 in Duisburg, Germany. He finished 25th at the first World Cup of the 2012 season in Poznan, Poland. Hornsby forced the World Cup race-off with teammate Ryan Dolan by winning the 200m race at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
Carrie Johnson on if the 500m helps prepare her for the 200m:
"Yeah, I think you learn something from every race that you do. Going into the 200[-meter], I will have had two more starts on these start gates with the starter and two more races under my belt, so I think it definitely helps. Everything helps."
Johnson on if her fast start bodes well for the 200m:
"The start is always important, but it's especially important in the 200[-meter] when you don't really have much time at all to make up for anything that happens off the start. The start is real important with that. It'll be important to get the rate up, but have a technically solid pace."
Johnson on if she's more suited to the 200m:
"Ever since I was young, I've been a strong sprinter. Before these Games, it wasn't an Olympic event. The 200[-meter] wasn't necessarily something you focused on. I think naturally I'm better at the sprinting events than the distance [events]."
"No matter who's racing, it's going to come down to me putting together the best race that I can. That's really what I'm working on."
Tim Hornsby on his strategy for the 200m:
"There's no real pacing, but there is different thoughts throughout the race. For me, I like to think about keeping my hands down in the first couple of strokes and making sure I move the boat through the work. And in the middle, I like to focus on the legs and running the boat a little bit more. And then in the finish, it's just trying to keep it light and continue to grab the water and move the boat those last 30-40 meters that are really difficult. Each of these cues don't mean a lot when you say them, but from saying them in practice, they have big meaning with the way my body changes and what I try and do."
"It is a sprint, it's 200 meters. But I can't race it like it's a 50 or 100[-meters], you'll never make the whole distance. There is a little bit of thought on what you need to do. Everybody has their own strengths. Some guys get out in the start better, some guys carry their speed in the middle better, and some guys come home better."
Hornsby on his pre-race preparation:
"I don't change anything. I do my same routine I always do. When I'm trying to recover I lay in bed, watch TV and movies. I don't go out and do a lot of stuff. I'm really pretty boring and lazy. I like to browse on the Internet for whatever I'm interested in at the time, like kite surfing. A lot of people get super hyped up and that's their way of dealing with the pressure, producing more energy from that energy. I just like to be relaxed, keep doing the same things I've been doing all year, and that helps me to have that race I'm looking for."
"I've heard a lot of people talk about the 200-meters as validating the last eight or 12 years in 30 seconds. But it's just like any other day. It's obviously a very special experience. I know I'm going to do the best that I can do at that time. And I know that I'll do that. You don't want to do anything different or make any huge changes. The people that do that make mistakes."
Hornsby on the crowd:
"It's been amazing. The only place I can even compare it to is Hungary. Hungary always has really inspired crowds, but here, the energy is even better. Hungary has maybe more people, but the energy here is second to none. You get in this venue without people and it still has it's own electric feel to it, even with no one in the stands. It still has something that nowhere else in the world has."
2012 U.S. Olympic Sprint Team Coach Shaun Caven on Hornsby's pre-Games training:
"Tim's been training with the Canadians, which is a really smart move because they've got three really fast guys. That's a good group to be in for training partners and they were happy for him to be there."
USA Canoe/Kayak is a non-profit membership organization based in Oklahoma City, OK, promoting canoe and kayak racing in the United States. A member of the United States Olympic Committee, USA Canoe/Kayak is the national governing body for the Olympic sports of Flatwater Sprint and Whitewater Slalom and the official U.S. federation of the International Canoe Federation. Other paddling sports sanctioned by USACanoe/Kayak include Marathon, Freestyle, Wildwater, Stand Up Paddleboard, Canoe Polo, Canoe Sailing, Outrigger, and Dragon Boat. For more information about USA Canoe/Kayak, please visit us on the web at www.usack.org, on Twitter at @usacanoekayak and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/USACanoeKayak.


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And no this is not Saturday Night Live recap
Well we got a lot of snow this weekend in the Philly area so the wife and I had some time to watch some movies. Here is the recap.
Broken Flowers: A Bill Murray movie along the lines of some of the other independant movies he has done. Basically he is an aging Don Juan who gets a note that he has a son and decided to visit some ex flames. Sounds better than it actually is. In a word: SLOW. Good premise but you can only take so much of watching Bill sit in a plane, his rental car, or on his couch. The wife hated it and even me as a fan can't seem to give this one a passing grade.
The Dukes of Hazzards: For a movie that was universally dissed and total butchers everything that was good about the orginal series. It actually has its moments, though most of them involve the car itself, and most of those are in the extras. The best part of the DVD was showing how they launched the General into the air. I think every jump in the movie was actually a crash landing. The wife actually didn't mind this one however I was crushed growing up as a fan to see Johny Knoxville and Stifler butcher the role of Luke and Bo.
The Island: probably the highlight of the weekend movies. Pure popcorn but a fun time watching it. The action was good in parts and the story does come to a satifiying conculsion. The wife was definetly into this one and though you can see most of the movie coming before you get to those parts, the feeling of discovery as you watch the main character discover his world still works.
last one... Rememeber we did get 16 inches of snow so we were not going anywhere.
Into the Blue: A reason to see Jessica Alba in a swimsuit. Almost a good enough reason by itself to see the movie but I was pleasently surprised to find that this flix also had a story. Gold, guns, drugs, and a twist. This movie actually had some very nice elements to it and yes even Paul Walker and Scott Cann provided some decent enough acting to the mix. The wife's favorite movie from the weekend. She is a sucker for pretty fish swimming in the water and this movie had plenty of quality underwater visuals.


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Pamela Lennen
Pamela Lennen aka Buns of Fury of the San Diego Roller Derby Starlettes is the February Roller Derby Spotlight athlete. The Starlettes recently played at the first USARS Championship Tournament in Fresno, California. The SDRD Starlettes put up a great fight on all three days of the tournament. Buns of Fury received an awful blow to her left ankle from a referee on the first day of the tournament. Her injury did not stop her from being a complete threat on the track. She was an excellent blocker and jammer for her team. Buns of Fury plays many roles for the league – she is a player, a helper, a teacher and a fighter. She intimidates many new skaters, but she welcomes them to the league with a warm smile. She is happy to give pointers to her teammates during practice and right before a bout. Don't let her kind personality or pretty face fool you because her "buns" will knock you on your butt if you're playing against her.
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Personal website/journal/web log (blog) address:
Occupation & current employer: I work for The Salvation Army as the Women's Auxiliary Liaison
Career goals: I would like to open my own business
Current league: San Diego Roller Derby
Derby name & number: Buns of Fury #99
Years involved in derby: 2 years
Coaches name: B Stang
Favorite derby position (blocker, pivot, jammer): All positions
When did you begin skating: At age 7, my Mom would take me to the rink, so on and off since then.
Fondest memory of skating: Winning the races and limbo when I was a little girl
Future goals you hope to obtain as a skater: I hope to continue to play derby and help new players become better skaters
Other sports you currently participate in: none
Who is your favorite sports figure: I really don't have a favorite; I admire anyone who pushes themself to be the best athlete that they can be.
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: My Mom and Dad who always pushed me to work hard and be passionate about the things I love.
List your hobbies: Raising chickens and other living things and organic gardening
What music do you listen to during training or competition? Pretty much anything with a good beat.
What makes you a unique and special person: I am an aggressive snuggler
Favorite food before a competition: Bananas
Favorite movie: My favorite movies change depending on what type of mood I am in. Right now I love "What Dreams May Come" "Four Rooms" "Door in the Floor" "Harold and Maude"
Favorite place to shop: Pangea
Most prized possession: My imagination. I guess I would say, pretty much anything that I have which is not a tangible item.
If you could pick one word to describe you, what would it be: Mommy
Anything else you would like us to know about you: I love tater tots, berries, enchanting eyes and slap stick comedy


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The South Wedge: A Little Something for Everybody
Many people know me as the guy who is always talking about how great the South Wedge is. I have lots of positive things to say about the City of Rochester as a whole, but the South Wedge holds a special place in my heart, so I figured it's about time this great neighborhood made its way into my blog posts.
The South Wedge is in my opinion the most diverse neighborhood in Rochester, offering a little something for everybody; literally everybody. From Solera Wine Bar to Saint Joseph's House the entire socio-economic spectrum is served by local establishments.
And while many people see the cultural tone of the South Wedge as dominated by alternative hipster-types, there really is no one dominant culture. As an illustration of the wide range of diverse interests served by the South Wedge, below is a list of some my favorite gathering spots, all within a walkable 1/2 mile radius:
Lux Lounge – the signature South Wedge bar with funky decor and a most interesting crowd.
Colony Bar & Grille – the main stream answer to Lux and a popular gathering spot for college students.
Caverly's Irish Pub – possibly the most authentic Irish pub in Rochester, expats can be found here regularly.
Beale Street Cafe – an authentic cajun joint here in Rochester; having thrice been to the magnificent city of New Orleans, I think Beale Street got it just right.
Equal Grounds – community-centered coffee house that proudly advocates for gay and lesbian equal rights, hosts live music and open mic nights.
Tap and Mallet – a craft beer drinkers heaven, this beer bar carries the most interesting collection of brews in town.
Firehouse Saloon – sports bar with an impressive selection of 48 beers on tap, complete with darts, pool, ping-pong, and even skee-ball!
Solera Wine Bar – intimate candle-lit atmosphere with a selection of very interesting wines.
If you're looking for a good occasion to check out the South Wedge, you're in luck: the 3rd annual "Night of the Living Wedge" Halloween pub crawl is next week on Thursday, October 27th. Starting at Colony and ending at Caverly's, this pub crawl is a fun way to experience the South Wedge and get some early Halloween partying in.
There really is so much more to The Wedge than just great places to get food and drink, but instead of creating a massive post I will simply redirect you to SouthWedge.com and RocWiki.org/South_Wedge – between those two sites most bases are covered.
And for other fun events that will expose you to Rochester's many great neighborhoods, check out the Rochester Young Professionals event calendar – gatherings at the George Eastman House, the Susan B. Anthony House, Dragonfly Tavern on Park Ave, and the Memorial Art Gallery (Entrepreneur's Expo), all happening next week!


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PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - (Nov. 23, 2011) - UMES' Office of Resident Life collected food for the third year in a row and distributed baskets to needy Eastern Shore families during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Project organizers say they had enough donations to provide 600 meals, twice the number from a year ago.
This year, with the tremendous leadership efforts of Phillip Thomas and Clifton Harcum, the Thanksgiving project teamed with the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement at Salisbury University to reached additional residents in the area.
More than 200 UMES student-volunteers turned out on a Saturday morning to fill each box with donated food from campus donors, food vendors and the Maryland Food Bank.
"Seeing the happy faces of family members when they are handed a basket — that's the payoff for our efforts," Thomas said.
Thomas and Harcum were featured on WMDT's "Good Things Delmarva" Wed., Nov. 23 for a live, in-studio interview.
"Many families expressed their overwhelming gratitude, and demonstrated relief at not having to experience Thanksgiving without food," said Marvin Jones, residence life director.
"What we take for granted in our families was made possible for many others through the diligence and expert planning of Harcum and Thomas" Jones said.
Ronnie Holden, UMES' vice president for administrative affairs, called the project a "'Herculean' effort. This is truly a blessing for many, and which you will receive blessings."
Ashley A. Collier, public relations assistant, UMES Office of Public Relations, 410-651-6669, email@example.com


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So the stove top adapter is the metal diffuser?
I noticed form my last test that the MPO roof in the back has caved in word, about 1/4' at the back center. When I used only the two back burners, the heat was concentrated at the to back of MPO, the temperature between the back and the front of MPO was couple hundred degs difference. This can be fixed by beefing up the back end of MPO. This issue will not occur with the usage of MPO on gas grills like mine. The picture below from a test I done yesterday using thin copper sheet to cover the top stone, as you can seen, I experienced less browning... this need another thread.


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In short: Tough course in dreadful weather. Not as well organised as previous yearsIn full: Local race and one I always enjoy as a challenging and less crowded alternative to the likes of Bath / Bristol etc. Like others I found the requests for sponsorship a bit pushy and definitely the medal was below par. A minor gripe is the fact that no age category results were shown, just male and female. Since the information is on the entry form surely this can't be a big issue? Hats off to the spectators who stood out for hours in the rain and great to have a virtually traffic free race on such a winding route out of town. Date of review: October 14, 2013
In short: Btilliant organisation, tough course, a great day outIn full: Ample car parking close to start/finish, plenty of toilets, and a long / wide start area with timed zones at 15 minute intervals. No bottlenecks at any point on the course and enthusiastic, if patchy, support. Glorious route especially on such a fabulous day, but be warned it is tough and the hills just keep coming. The finish was a calm, organised affair and I think Swindon have got their numbers just right - not too big but caters for all abilities. I'll be back!!Date of review: October 15, 2012
In short: Tough but enjoyableIn full: Start was a bit random, didn't know where the start line was and couldn't hear any instructions - just started to shuffle when everyone in front of me moved. Didn't like the out and back to the cone at around 12 miles but was expecting the hills. Great organisation and excellent wicking T shirt. Nice to be parked so close to finish, no long hike on aching legs. Will definitely do againDate of review: March 23, 2011
In short: No frills, well organised raceIn full: Good training for a Spring marathon [which most participants seemed to be doing] Not flat,but the three laps were not as bad as they sounded. Not many unattached runners, but good mix of speed and no crowding. Easy access and a great technical T shirtDate of review: March 13, 2011
In short: Definitely hilly, windy and toughIn full: Great race with fantastic organisation. Last year they tried chip timing and it didn't work properly, this year they went back to manual recording and had the prize giving two hours after the start! The hills make this tough any year, but the wind this year was just an extra challenge. Very friendly but I wouldn't recommend it for a first half, might put a novice off!Date of review: February 6, 2011
In short: Tough in the conditions - snow and ice still on the groundIn full: From reading the forum comments on last year's race I was expecting very little 'real' off-road and while the bulk of the race was on firm track / military road the longish section of rutted mud track in the second half was very energy sapping plus the section in and out from the start /finish was lethal in places. The event 'centre' was a bit cheerless and someone to direct parking would have been a help. I'm not sure 4 portaloos constitute 'ample toilet facilities' given the entry limit and I'm not sure where the supervised baggage storage or changing areas were [in the trees behind the barn perhaps]. A couple of mile markers would definitely have helped and I also made it 12.7.Date of review: December 27, 2010
In short: Another fantastic day out courtesy of RHAC - thanks one and allIn full: This is one of the truly surprising events in the calendar. For years we didn't do it because the idea of 50 miles round Rotherham simply didn't appeal - but what a surprise! Have now done 10 events and they just get better. Great atmosphere among the runners and very friendly marshals. The new waymarks make navigation easier than before, but still potential to get lost if you don't keep your wits about you! Thanks to all involved in organising the day - we already have next year's event in the diaryDate of review: October 18, 2010
In short: Superb organisation and a challenging courseIn full: Excellent organisation, couldn't criticise anything. One minor niggle - despite being given a goody bag with a 'small' T shirt I got home to measure said shirt and found it was exactly the same size as OH's large. Overall though this race was a joy to take part inDate of review: October 11, 2010
In short: Fantastic day out, friendly marshals, glorious scenery and cakes galoreIn full: Thanks to everyone involved for such a great day out. We took it gently with VLM on the horizon and enjoyed it all the more. Can't praise the organisation highly enough, loved the relaxed start and lack to official timingDate of review: April 16, 2010
In short: Not up to the usual standard of the Gloucester 20In full: Organisation seemed a bit muddled compared to previous years. OH and I received two numbers with no indication of which was which, the distance from the car park / start to the Race HQ meant that most people didn't bother going. Couldn't hear the start and with no clock at the finish line am still not sure how long I took. Finish was very flat [in terms of atmosphere] - I even missed getting my mug as there was nobody handing them out or at least directing you to where they were. Previous years have had chip timing and I must confess to hating the three lap format, I always used to find that two was one too many -although I can see the convenience from the point of view of water stops etc. Date of review: March 8, 2010
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Ryan Gosling to McCruelty: 'What's Your Excuse?'
Ryan Gosling is the heartthrob with a heart of gold—and now he's got a message for the Golden Arches: Stop scalding chickens to death in defeathering tanks. The Oscar-nominated actor just fired off a letter on PETA's behalf to McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner asking him to adopt a less cruel slaughter method. Controlled-atmosphere killing (CAK), which McDonald's European suppliers already use, would eliminate the worst abuses currently faced by chickens who are killed for McNuggets.
Ryan himself said it best in Half Nelson: "The only constant is change." By changing to a more humane slaughter method, McDonald's would evolve and show the world some compassion for animals. If you could say anything to McD's, what would you tell them?
Written by Logan Scherer
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what is wrong with them! Its not that hard for them tojust help the animals and get their poor defensless lives over with instead of struggling with them!Itll be eaiser for both.so why?? They are some evil people
Everyone who eats flesh eggs and dairy is responible for the extreme suffering and horrible death of about 96 animals a year. It's as simple as that! Go veg. You'll be healthier and a better more evolved human being with a cleaner conscience.
I'm SOOOOOO disappointed at McD. I already told all my friends not to eat KFC. now I've to add McD chicken. It's one of my favorite coffee brkfst places but now??? pls send us a link w message to McD. I want to SCREEEEEM at them. Thnx Ryan!
McDs is a corporation looking to make huge profits at the expense of the slaughtered animals they sell and the customers they serve. So it's no surprise they sell crap. It has the highest profit margins and unfortunately is the least healthy. Skip fast food hell and you'll be fine.
Wow fk you McDonalds! Animals have feelings too! What if you were the chickens getting killed?! Boycott McDonalds!
ronald mcdonald what stupid name! he dresses like and complete idiot!
I want to tell McDonald's to change to vegetarian business. Vivo pizza food chain has begin providing vegetarian foods on its menu. McDonald's should go the same path or risk losing vegetarian customers and boycotts by animal rights activists
KFC is already bing shut down everywhere where i live and now i can only hope that mcdonalds is shut down too for similar reasons. i only feel sorry for the uneducated people who eat there.
This is such a great act. Animals shouldn't have to be hurt in any way but since people want to eat them we should make sure the animals are living a good happy life before they die. It's really the least we can do considering the fact that these innocent creatures are abused every day.
More power to you Ryan! Use that status and get some change done ! Meanwhile I am going to promote your movies to friends and family and tell them what you do when not on the screen!!! Keep it up. Merci de la part des animaux David
Hi I'm currently living in Argentina but I learned about PETA when I lived in the USA for 8 years and I just love PETA they do such a wonderful job protecting animals. I have been a vegetarian a long time ago and I can say that I hate the people who kill molest and torture animals so that a restaurant like mcdonalds or KFC or any other restaurant can benefit from them. We humans do not have any right to take any animal's life. So I like ryan gosling a lot for defending animals! Please go vegetarian! It's the best! and not hard at all! becoming a vegeratarian can prevent this torture to the animals!
Hi Sarah. l too am converting to veganism finding it difficult. Planning ahead is helpful like a menu plan a list when you shop a favorite place that has vegan options when you eat out etc. And l always visit a couple of animal welfare or vegan websites before l go out into situations where l might be tempted to compromise my beliefs to drum it into me that l'm doing the right thing for the animals. Good on you!
Never will I step foot into McDonalds that is horrific
One of my daughters and I are vegetarian but my other two daughts son and husband eat meat. And sad to say McDonalds is a regular thing on the way to gymnastics or Karate but not anymore!
i m his fan.
Ryan is a wonderful being I am most fond of him. McDonalds is absolutely ridiculous caring for nothing other than their profit. They hide behind their masked smiles trying to convince the world that they care. I most certainly hope they make a change however I am doubtful that they will.
McDonalds only cares about money money and more money so they will never change.
I despise arrogant McDonalds and would like to see them go out of business.
I've never really supported Mcdonald's after I became a vegetarian. I still ate their fries but a few years ago I found out that they flavor them with beef tallow. I was disgusted. Good for Ryan and good for McDonald's if they are taking a more humane step in their factories.
The entire world must stop manufacturers treating animals like rubbish with the only porpuose of make money for their own pockets. We must start a campaing focused to eat only the own animals not industrialized or not to eat animals.
I did not know this and will spread the word about McD's cruelty to its food resources the beautiful creatures that they use for profit. Boycott Mc'D's for sure. Animals are NOT for human consumption on this planet we are to be vegetarians Genesis. Spread the word and thank you to all of these high profile supporters. We are here to take care of the less powerful species on our ONLY home in the universe or we will all lose we need the rainforests clean rivers and the animals for purifying the earth for us better than we can ever do. Why are we so slow to learn this? Maybe now the internet will teach our species faster and in time to save our planet for ALL. Perhaps we could even do the humane thing and be humane and feel great about being the HEROES!
All I've got to say is thank God I'm a vegetarian and this is one of the many reasons I became one. Shame on McDonald's!
There is no excuse for this terrible torture and abuse when there are less cruel mehtods available!
mcdonalds is the worlds most richest food server in the world! with billions of dollars they cant even do something thats practicly FREE and would even make more customersand mcdonals wouldn't be blamed for animal cruelty!I MEAN COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mcdonalds sucks eggs and they know it 2!!! I'm so glad that a star is trying to help and i wish more stars whould try to help 2 end more chickens hurt. like 1 sign said it might be fast food but it is more of a slow painfull death and the cak way is soo much better for the chickens and us!!! ' '
Well i think is a very brave thing to do…. sometimes i wissh i could be famous just to use all the money i have to try to stop all this animal cruelty going on…. Lets keep trying someday maybe someone will listen… OH and i luv this guy…
I dont know how people can be that cruelty! If people continue to slaughter the least they can do is to do it in a more human way!
JoettaTake it in small steps and don't condemn yourself if you are struggling. Keep reading and learning about the lifestyle. McDonald's doesn't care about people why should they care about the animals? In my strong opinion every fast food joint should be shut down. I haven't eaten fast food in years even when I ate meat…absolutely disgusting.
McDonalds is pure evil. I am amazed to see long lines in the drive thru every day! The average overweight American does not care about anything but their own convenience!
I am trying to be a vegan… it's not working that well any ideas or advice?
I watched the video on the PETA website about how chickens are killed by KFC and this is the same thing. If people are going to continue to slaughter animals for fast food then they should at least do it in a humane way. These poor little animals deserve that much from humans.
Achieving the Oscar it's only means "a job well done!" But to save a life or to do a moral justice for a voiceless creatures it is achieving an accomplishment in life!
Thanks Ryan for your care to these voiceless animals.
I have a friend who is a trucker. He told me how they killed the chickens in some of the slaughter houses. I didn't believe it until this article. Downright outragious in the this day and age.
I don't eat in McDonalds anymore after I read about their cruel slaughter of cows in Mexico. Shame on you McDonalds…shamelessly garnering profit without giving one damn about the pain you are causing to these undeserving animals. These animals deserve to be treated with respect….it is their planet too! How arrogant of the human race to think it is here for them…to pillage in whatever way they wish. Please people…think before you eat in these slaughterhouses again!!!!!
i will never eat at mickey d's but i have developed a better idea i order a coffee and leave a note the the cashier that i am unable to order a meal because they cruely kill chickens this stunns the workers who like me were unaware.
could ryan gosling get any hotter?!! hahahah he is amazing
WELL DONE! WELL SAID! Of course I do not eat at Mc donald's…and not only me. My family and friends too…….how could we????? Eat and imagine how what we eat is made of?????????? NO THANKS.
The only way to stop these practices is to boycott and get the word around to as many people as possible about the horrific cruelty that goes on in these moneymaking giants. That's all the MacDonalds and KFC's think about.
It sometimes seems to take the help of a celebrity to draw attention to something like this horrendous cruelty
McSpinkter Burgers there was a article in the news a few years ago about McD being the leading purchaser of animal spinchterbuthole muscle every wonder what that chewy thing is in your burger also tyson an kfc are horrible abusers of thier animals
This is apalling. I will stop eating at McDonald's until they prove they have adopted the more humane method of slaughtering the chickens they use in their food. Thanks Ryan for helping to bring attention to this horrific practice. I hope he and others will help put pressure on the Chinese to put an end to their slaughtering of dogs and cats. It is just heartbreaking and sickening to hear about all of the awful things happening to animals who can't even defend themselves. We are supposed to be the superior species which to me means we know better and should do better in our treatment of all animals.
Thanks Ryan. McD's has a very long history of shame. Not only do they destroy torture and maim animals but they also are destroying vast parts of south american rain forests to make room for grazing ground. Theres alot of filthy facts about McD's that the public overlooks. As long as man preys on the inferior man will never know peace.


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