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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Off to the Philippines! I'll be back!
I wanted to make sure to write this post so that you wouldn't think I fell off the face of the Earth. I've been talking about this trip for months...but today I'm off on a plane. First off, I'm heading to San Francisco for my brother's law school graduation. I'll be there only a few days...hopefully enough time to hit up the Asian Markets to pick up some fab cosmetics and skincare stuff.
On Sunday, I'm headed to the Philippines! I know there are a lot of Pinays representing on the blog scene, what what! This is my first trip since I was like 2 years old...so it's a big trip for me. It's just going to be me and the parents so it will probably be pretty tame (you probably won't catch me at the clubs, lol)...but I'm really looking forward to connecting with my roots and getting lots of Pulveron, Filipino memorabilia and cheap lashes, lol.
While I'm gone I'll probably have limited access to the internet...so no new posts or videos for at least 2.5 weeks. My boyfriend will probably be weeding out emails, but best to wait till I get back if you need to email me. However, I may drop into twitter here and there and say hi!
I wish I had planned a Manila meetup but hit me up at firstname.lastname@example.com if you want to meet up! I'll be there for the first week...oh and don't shoot me but I don't understand or speak the native language (blame it on my school guidance counselors telling my parents it would confuse me to be bilingual).
Till next time (be back in early June), Ciao Bellas!
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27 comments:
- Natakue said...
Have fun!! I went to the Philippines last summer and had an AMAZING time...and also gained 10 pounds, so be careful, haha! That lechon and leche plan (sp?) will sneak up on you. =) I went on the river boat ride through some waterfalls and while I was taking pics of the scenery, some people were taking pics of me! Apparently they had never seen a black person in person before! =P
Have a great trip and congrats to your bro!
- May 14, 2009 at 3:05 PM
- nai nai said...
have fun! we'll miss you!
- May 14, 2009 at 3:06 PM
- *Nehs* said...
hope you'll enjoy your stay here Ren-ren! <3
- May 14, 2009 at 3:19 PM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
natakue: oh nooo i hope i dont gain ten pounds, lol, i just lost ten...when i get back to town i'm also starting a plan with a nutritionist so i can't go crazy because don't wanna get in trouble! he he...next time i'll bring my black BF to the philippines with me and see what kind of looks we get!
nai nai: thanks i'll miss you guys! talk about blogger/youtube withdrawal!
nehs: thanks hon, i'm so excited to go!
- May 14, 2009 at 3:41 PM
- iamsutil said...
awwwww...i hope to see you here in manila ren ren! u take care, have a safe trip and enjoy the philippines!
- May 14, 2009 at 4:06 PM
- Jaime Dollaga said...
have fun in the philippines! I haven't been there in three years. watch out for the ice there.
- May 14, 2009 at 4:25 PM
- Jasmin said...
Have an awesome time ! Vaca, yeahy ! haha..
- May 14, 2009 at 6:04 PM
- * Jen * said...
Hey Renren! I hope you'll have fun here in the Philippines. =)
- May 14, 2009 at 6:11 PM
- Amina said...
have fun!!!
LOL at the disclaimer :)
Please take many pictures!!!
- May 14, 2009 at 7:28 PM
- Ethereal Prey said...
have an awesome trip! we'll miss you! bring me back something! LOL!
- May 14, 2009 at 10:18 PM
- Rochelle said...
Have a fun and safe trip. I miss Philippines. sigh* Can I come with you please?
- May 14, 2009 at 10:26 PM
- Lootwagon said...
Hope you have a great time here in the Philippines Ren! If you have enough time, best not to skip the beaches!
- May 14, 2009 at 11:17 PM
- Mischo Beauty said...
Wow! Have an AMAZING time and I can't wait to hear about it!! :)
- May 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM
- Jo said...
have an awesome trip!
- May 15, 2009 at 6:19 AM
- Steph said...
hi! been reading your blog for quite some time now. i hope you have fun here! btw, if you're looking for cheap lashes, try to check out Landmark. they have nice ones especially the ones that come in the little carton boxes. enjoy! :)
- May 15, 2009 at 11:09 AM
- mina said...
Have a safe trip, Ren!
- May 15, 2009 at 11:39 AM
- Blkbderfly said...
Have fun Ren! I am African American, but I was born in the Philippines, and left when I was 1..LOL...It's my life long dream to visit...one day I will!
- May 15, 2009 at 6:24 PM
- Soapaholic said...
Hi, I'm Filipina too!:) I love polvoron, but it tends to get sticky inside your mouth so be careful not to choke, okay? Heehee. Have fun!!:) Try our beaches!!^_^ I recommend El Nido or Club Paradise in Palawan.^_^
- May 17, 2009 at 2:06 AM
- Tia said...
Have a safe, fun and relaxed trip... can't wait to see your updates, when you get back! =)
- May 17, 2009 at 3:53 AM
- Vanessa said...
Have fun sis! I wish we could have met up too! I have never been to the Philippines so hope you have tons of pics when you get back! Be safe!
- May 17, 2009 at 9:29 PM
- True Believer said...
How exciting! I hope you have a wonderful experience. I'm black and filipina... went to the Philippines in 2000 for the first time to "connect". It was an awesome experience but a little rough at first. There is a certain level of poverty that I wasn't expecting. Took me a few days to adjust but then I enjoyed the 2 months I was there sooo much. My fave place of all was Boracay! Go if you get the chance! Also... for some stupid reason my mom was told the EXACT same thing about teaching us Tagalog. Why did they listen??? It's so untrue... Anyhow, I hope you have a great time...oh, and be SUPER careful at the airport with your belongings.
- May 18, 2009 at 6:43 PM
- itsjudytime said...
Enjoy each and every minute there in PI!!!!!!!!!! Don't forget about Palawan :D
- May 19, 2009 at 11:05 PM
- beautylogicblog said...
I"ll miss you ren. have fun!
- May 20, 2009 at 8:20 PM
- Chrissy said...
Wow, what a guidance counselor, telling your parents that it would confuse you. It's okay though that you don't understand the native language...I hope you don't get lost!!
Haha. Have fun in the Philippines, and yes get LOADS of whatever cheap goodies you can find!! :) New follower here.
- May 20, 2009 at 11:08 PM
- LipStick Staiin said...
how exciting! hope you're having a FUN and SAFE trip!! cant wait to hear all about it and all the pretty pix! xoxo
- May 24, 2009 at 8:12 AM
- CHARLOTTE said...
Hey girl I just nominated your blog on mine!!
Check it out!
- May 24, 2009 at 5:16 PM
- Bombchell said...
OMG!!!!!!!!!!! wow sounds so fun!!!! I bet you are having a great time!!!!
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Thanks to all who provided your aviation inspirations, both on this blog and on our Facebook page. Many of these names are familiar, but some aren't (to me, anyway)–and researching them for this blog was a treat. There was so much historical information to relay that I decided to break this blog into two installments by alphabetical order. Here's the first group.
Aviators of the 1920s and '30s: As Denny Kotz noted, these pilots are the ones "who figured all of this stuff out. It is one thing to be taught how to fly–it is another thing to have to figure it out on your own. They wrote the how-to-do-it book."
Richard Ira Bong holds the title of the United States' highest-scoring air ace. He shot down 40 Japanese aircraft in World War II and conducted all of his aerial victories in a P-38 Lightning. He eventually became a test pilot for Lockheed, and died in 1945 while conducting a test flight of a P-80 Shooting Star. Suggested by Doug (no last name).
Gen. James "Jimmy" Doolittle. I could easily devote an entire blog to Doolittle, but here are a few of his accomplishments: test pilot, record setter, aeronautical engineer, air racer. He was the first to perform an outside loop (previously thought to be a fatal maneuver). He developed instrument flying. Oh, and during World War II, he carried out a successful bombing raid on Tokyo, Kobe, Yokohama, Osaka, and Nagoya utilizing 16 B-25 bombers. That raid was considered a major morale-building victory for the United States. Suggested by Kayak Jack.
Amelia Earhart. I could devote another entire blog to Earhart, who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The 16th woman to be issued a pilot's license, Earhart was a founding member of The Ninety-Nines, the International Organization of Women Pilots. (She and several other competitors in the first Women's Air Derby formed the Ninety-Nines because they enjoyed the opportunity to meet and commune with other women pilots.) She was a huge promoter of aviation and the role of women in flying. In 1937, during her second attempt to fly around the world, Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, disappeared en route to Howland Island in a Lockheed Electra. Suggested by Gena Gonzales and Kayak Jack
Carl Ben Eielson became a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Service in 1917. The war ended while he was still in flight training, and he wasn't willing to stop flying, so he and some friends formed the Hatton Aero Club and later flew air mail in Alaska. He is credited with flying the first airplane across the Arctic Ocean, with Australian explorer Hubert Wilkins in 1928. Suggested by Doug (no last name)
Roger Fernandez. Don't look for Roger in Wikipedia–he's the CFI who signed off Steven Warren for his private pilot checkride at Tullahoma Airport 20 years ago.
Gen. Roy S. Geiger. Geiger has the distinction of being the first Marine to lead an army during World War II. He became a naval aviator in 1917, and commanded a squadron of the First Marine Aviation Force during World War I. Suggested by Randall Tilley
Heli-rescue pilots. As Darrell O'Sullivan says, "They fly at all hours and in weather that is best observed from an armchair on the front porch."
Howard Hughes. The wealthy entrepreneur–the subject of numerous books and even a movie or two–dabbled in Hollywood film production, but his aviation legacy soars. He set multiple world speed records and commissioned aircraft like the Hughes H-1 Racer (and set a landplane airspeed record of 352 mph in 1935). Later, he designed and built a heavy transport aircraft constructed from wood. Dubbed "The Spruce Goose"–a name he hated–it only flew once, in 1947. Hughes also owned a majority of Trans World Airlines, which eventually merged with American Airlines. There's much, much more to the Howard Hughes legacy, and I urge you to look him up yourself. Suggested by Robert L. Rhyne III.
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I was recently in Hydrabad, India for about 3 weeks. I had a type of tea there at people's houses, hotels, and restaurants that all tasted the same, and it was really good. It was a black tea, and I am guessing somewhere around an Assam, that they mixed with standard milk and sugar. One lady I was staying with let me smell it, and I had never smelled anything like it before. It looked also like Assam, with very small little coiled black leaves. With the milk and sugar, the tea looked reddish.However, when I inquired about what tea it was, everyone gave me the same answer. "Tea." They didn't tell me anything more. They just called it "tea" like there wasn't any type of tea other than tea. I asked if I could buy some and take it back to the US and they said they didn't do that. At the airport on the way home, I also tried to ask the clerks about the "local tea" and they said the same thing, that they didn't sell it.
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They just installed a new Redbox near me so guess what that means? I'll be posting Redbox codes for free rentals! 🙂 Don't forget you can reserve Redbox movies online and use a Redbox online promo code to make things a little easier. See all the Redbox locations to reserve your title online.
Redbox movies must be returned by 9pm to avoid an extra day rental charge. Redbox codes can only be used once per credit card. Also, some of the Redbox promo codes below may be regional so they may not work everywhere. And in case you didn't know, you can now rent Redbox games for PS3, Xbox360, and Wii.
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FYI >>>If someone has used the code at that redbox machine before you did the code typically don't work again even if it's a new person using the code.
Here are some codes I got from playing the McDonalds Monoply game online. I already used them but they might work for a different person at a different machine. No promises though…
None of the CURRENT REDBOX promotions work…What a WASTE of time and energy to save a couple of dollars!
None of these old codes work. Sign up for e-mails through redbox.com and they'll send you rent one get one free and .75 off two movies, etc…If you enter the promo code after the first selection it will take off the discount and you don't have to pick a second movie
We are new comes to redneck but seems ok so far. But EVERY code I've tried off computer has NOT worked:-( . So if anybody can send me/email me Good Current codes to use I would REALLY appreciate it. Thanks Very Much. We are in Louisiana , I don't know if that matters it not. Today is June 22, 2014.
These codes do not work even on a new card dont waste ur time…june 17th
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None of the codes worked for me. Used with a brand new credit card account, so no chance I have ever used them before. I think redbox is changing its policies. We can't seem to get free rental codes anywhere. Everything is 50 cents off. Just FYI…but I'm thinking this page might be obsolete id they've changed.
Went down the list and tried every single code (aside from the store-specific ones; I was at a McDs) — not one worked.
NONE of these codes work!!
None work online.
REDBOX sucks!!
thats what happens when you keep 2 movies for a month, they charge about a dollar a day for about 24days then they stop charging. you returned the movies thats your fault. its says it right there on the kiosk
DVDNIGHT worked for me. Just rented awhile ago. I live in cali.
Text Saints to 727272 for a free game rental
DVDONME-not working
DVDNIGHT-not working
MOVIETIME-not working
BREAKROOm -not working
DWTREE4 -not working
dvdonus worked last night for us. You have that its reported as no longer working. Remember everyone these codes will only work once per card. That may be why someone reported that, maybe they were trying to use the same code twice.
Luvredbox did not work this evening. I live in CT.
redbox game code one time $1 off through 7-23 72Z4TDD6


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Unruly Ice Machines? 5 Common Ice Machine Problems and How to Fix ThemTuesday, January 21st, 2014
Sometimes ice machines just won't cooperate. Whether you have too much ice or too little, a leaky unit, or a loud ice maker, ice machine malfunctions can throw a real wrench in the works at your establishment. But don't worry—ShortOrder is here to help you troubleshoot. Once you've checked the obvious culprits (like the ice machine's indicator lights and power supply) it's time to take a closer look at the issue. Here are our tips for the top 5 common ice machine problems and how to fix them.
1. Combating Ice Machine Slime
Without proper maintenance, ice machine slime is a common problem among ice machine owners. This slime that accumulates inside the machine is a type of mold or fungus that forms when surfaces that are constantly covered with water droplets are exposed to warm temperatures. The result is a pinkish slime that can eventually become red, green, brown or black, coating your ice and lending it an unpleasant taste and smell. To prevent ice machine slime, wipe down and sanitize your ice machines regularly. To combat existing slime, use quaternary ammonium chloride (QAC). This will eliminate the slime and prevent it from reforming for a period of time after its application. If the mold is in your water lines, hoses, or fittings, however, you may need to get them replaced altogether.


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August 27, 2007 WIC Update
SUBJECT 1: Dented Cans of Formula
- Dented Cans of Formula: Do you know what should be done with dented cans of WIC formula? Please review these guidelines with all WIC staff.
- Participants should be educated not to purchase dented cans of formula from the store or to use the formula if they later realize the can is dented.
- Formula may arrive in dented cans when your agency receives a direct shipment of a special formula. The shipment should be inspected at the time of delivery.
Open the box and inspect each can. Dented cans should not be accepted. Contact the manufacturer for replacement.
- If the shipment of formula was signed for and the can damage was not noticed until later, call the manufacturer's customer service department. Inform them of the damaged cans. They will instruct you on the procedure for replacement. In most cases, the manufacturer will send a recall slip to the LWP to pay for return shipping. IN SUMMARY: WIC does not issue dented cans of formula or pay for dented cans. Contact the manufacturer to replace dented cans. If state assistance is needed, call 1.800.392.8209.


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N.Y. Power Authority and Massena Officials Dedicate Renovations to Massena Town Beach
July 20, 2005
MASSENA—Al Schriver, regional manager, Northern New York, New York Power Authority (NYPA), today joined with Sandy Cook, supervisor, Town of Massena; Ken MacDonnell, mayor, Village of Massena, and other local officials to formally dedicate the newly renovated facilities for Massena Town Beach. The renovations were completed late this spring in time for the Town Beach season.
"The legacy of the new license for the St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project and the bright future it promises are seen today in the smiling, and wet, faces of our youngest residents enjoying the newly restored Massena Town Beach," said Schriver. "The Power Authority continues to live up to its commitment to the North Country with projects like this, many built by local companies, to provide new and improved recreation and tourism-related facilities in the North Country."
"The Power Authority and its contractors did a first-class job with these marvelous improvements to Massena Town Beach," said Cook. "Massena's families and visitors will experience many summers of relaxation as a result of our continued partnership with the Power Authority."
"We're delighted the Power Authority completed these Town Beach renovations in time to provide Massena residents with an opportunity to use and enjoy them this summer," said Ken MacDonnell, mayor, Village of Massena. "These facilities will provide welcome relief from this summer's exceptionally hot weather and present families with the opportunity to enjoy quality time together in a secure, supervised environment."
The Massena Town Beach is jointly operated by the Town and Village of Massena under an agreement with the Power Authority with provisions for annual payments to reflect the cost of maintenance.
Facilities at Massena Town Beach were completely rehabilitated and/or replaced by J.E. Sheehan Contracting Corp. of Potsdam with subcontractors including: Burns Bros (Potsdam), S&L Electric (Colton), Grasse River Asphalt & Paving (Canton), Parker Line Striping (Dekalb), Butler Fence North, Inc. (Watertown), Syracuse Mosaic Terrazo (Syracuse) and Scott Painting (Alex Bay). The improvements were designed by C&S Engineers located in Syracuse. Among the subcontractors working with C&S Engineers include: Reimann-Buechner (Syracuse) and N.K. Bhandari (Syracuse). Bernier, Carr & Associates (Watertown) served as construction manager.
The complete rehabilitation of the Town Beach bathhouse includes new treatments to all interior and exterior surfaces, new men's and women's restrooms compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, new lighting, new alarm system, new lighting fixtures, new roofing and other improvements. Also a new playground, new signage, a new sanitary treatment and septic system, a rehabilitated beach area, and a renovated and repaved parking area are included in the work among a variety of other projects.
The new 50-year license was awarded to the Power Authority by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on October 23, 2003. As part of the new license, the Power Authority is required to rehabilitate existing and build new recreational facilities. In December 2003, the trustees authorized expenditures totaling about $170 million—including the costs of recreational facilities—to comply with the new license. In 2004, FERC approved the recreation plan.
Every 12 years during the term of the new license, after consultation with the towns within the project boundary and other organizations that signed the relicensing settlement agreement, NYPA will prepare and file with FERC a report on the adequacy of the recreational facilities associated with the power project to meet recreation demand.


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Lina Newman, who grew up in Bergen County, settled in North Carolina after getting married. She came from a supportive, loving family, and they were there for her as she battled postpartum depression (PPD) after the birth of her first child. She had always been a worrier and suffered from some depression and anxiety years before her pregnancy.
Aside from a few dizzy spells and mild anxiety about caring for her first baby, Linas pregnancy was normal. In June 2008, she gave birth to her son by emergency c-section. The hospital in North Carolina did ask Lina to complete a PPD questionnaire before her release, but because she was on multiple pain medications none of the questions were sinking in at that time. The idea of motherhood hadnt even begun to set in yet.
Linas mother came to help her with the baby for the first month. Though she was fine when she initially left the hospital, about two weeks later she began to notice a change; she was more anxious and was crying every day. Those close to her kept telling her it was normal, that it was just baby blues.
Her condition worsened after her mother left. She began to feel overwhelmed, tired and distracted. She told her husband that something wasnt right. She loved her son. She was happy that he was in her life, but she was disconnected and knew her feelings were not normal.
Linas parents became concerned and both returned to North Carolina to see her. After much debate, they decided to bring her and their grandson to their home. Back in New Jersey, Lina became more depressed. The separation from her working husband made her feel worse.
I could not concentrate on anything, not even the simplest tasks, nor could I hold a long conversation and my memory was terrible. I had an extreme mental fog, she said. I was extremely withdrawn.
While her family was supportive and doing all they could to help her, she felt alone. Unless someone goes through this, they really have no idea my heart goes out to women who go through this. Their families are there for them, but they dont go through it. Theres a very big difference. she said.
Lina had intrusive thoughts. She even thought of giving her baby up for adoption out of fear that she would never recover. Her husband and family began to suspect that it was more serious than just baby blues and admitted Lina to Hackensack Hospital.
It wasnt until she was admitted that she realized that her condition was critical and would require medication. She remained in the hospital for a week.
Once doctors at the hospital diagnosed her with PPD and explained the illness, her husband and parents did further research on PPD to find out exactly what was happening to Lina.
The road to recovery had begun but it was difficult. A family friend recommended she make an appointment to see Susan Stone and she began therapy sessions twice a week, along with seeing a psychiatrist. With the help of these two professionals, Lina began to make progress toward regaining her life.
I could not imagine in my wildest dreams that it would be so difficult and it's hard to imagine that you will ever get better. You really have to take it one day at a time, she stated.
Lina felt those months were the longest ones of her life because she felt robbed of her life. Her mom took over the daily tasks of taking care of her son, as Lina slowly began to take control again.
In January of 2009, after months of hard work and therapy she felt it was time to move back to North Carolina. Once she returned home, she began to feel the healing process grow stronger as she started to settle back in to her home and daily routine.
By April 2009, Lina felt like herself again and took complete ownership over her life and for the first time in a long time she felt like her old self.
I finally beat it and here I am today. It was what seemed to be a long and bumpy road with no end in sight. But I am alive, healthy, well and want to share my story to help other women, to let them know that they do not need to suffer in silence and to show them I am a survivor and they will beat it too, she said.
Perinatal mood disorders are treatable. But first you have to ask for help.
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Eidon Mineral Supplements, Multiple Mineral, 18oz (533 ml)
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Eidon Multiple Mineral: Minerals are the catalysts which activate all enzyme activity. Without a full compliment of ionic minerals available at the cellular level normal body functions are disrupted. This blend is designed to provide the proper balance of essential minerals in a silica base.
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|Serving Size: 1 tbsp. (15 ml)
|Servings Per Container: 38
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|2.25 mg
|Magnesium (as magnesium chloride)
|2.25 mg
|Potassium (as potassium chloride)
|445.5 mcg
|Zinc (as zinc chloride)
|135 mcg
|Maganese (as maganese chloride)
|45 mcg
|Iron (as ferrous sulfide)
|22.5 mcg
|Copper (as cupric chloride)
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|Chromium (as chromic chloride)
|0.9 mcg
|Selenium (as sodium selenate)
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|Iodine (as potassium iodide)
|0.675 mcg
|Silica (as silicon dioxide)
|75 mg
|Boron (as boric acid)
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The weiners are winners again, as Dirty Frank's retains its crown as the best place to grab lunch on the go. But why would you want to go with that great artwork and local-first vibe? Stay and have another Cowgirl Carmen. Oh, and check out their new location in Westgate, too.
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Alaskan Malamute
Basic Alaskan Malamute Information
- Lifespan: 10 - 12 years
- Height: 23 - 25 inches
- Weight: 75 - 85 pounds
Medical Conditions Seen in Alaskan Malamutes
- Glaucoma
- Gastric Dilation and Volvulus
- Hip Dysplasia
- Cataracts
- Hypothyroidism
- Corneal Dystrophy
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- (Osteo) Chrondodysplasia
- Zinc Responsive Dermatoses
Alaskan Malamute Traits
- Jogging Partner
- Lap Dog
- Good with Children
- Warm Weather
- Cold Weather
- Grooming Requirements
- Shedding
- Barking
- Ease of Training
Alaskan Malamute History
- The Alaskan Malamute was first described living amongst the Mahlemut people on Alaska's northwest coast.
- The dogs served as hunting partners for seals and polar bears, among other big game, and as sled dogs for hauling heavy loads.
- The dogs were an integral part of these people's survival, and were valued both as workers and tribal members.
- In 1896, the discovery of gold sparked the gold rush, and with it an influx of outsiders who immediately realized the value of good sled dogs both as workers and entertainment. They staged weight pulling contests and races among their dogs. They crossed the native Alaskan breeds with each other and with dogs they brought in, to the point that the true Malamute was in danger of being lost through interbreeding.
- In the 1920s, a New England dog racing enthusiast gathered up the best Malamute representatives he could find and began to promote the traditional Malamute.
- Malamutes were chosen to assist Admiral Byrd on his trek to the South Pole in 1933.
- The AKC recognized the breed in 1935.
- In World War II Malamutes were used to haul supplies and even act as search and rescue dogs.
- Malamutes are still valued as the exemplary breed for moving heavy loads in snow. They are strong, rather than swift, sled dogs.
Alaskan Malamute Behavior Concerns
- Makes a loyal and bold companion.
- It loves to run, pull, and roam, and must be confined in a secure yard.
- It is sociable toward people, but can be aggressive toward strange dogs or animals.
- Strong willed and independent, so that it needs training with a firm hand from a young age.
- Does best with reward-based training involving food or games.
- It tends to dig and howl.
Alaskan Malamute Suggested Exercises
- Makes a fairly quiet housedog as long as its high exercise needs are met.
- Requires a very long walk or jog, or a long run in an enclosed area, every day.
- Particularly enjoys pulling sleds or heavy loads.
- Most Malamutes should not be let off leash unless the area is securely fenced.
- Games and tricks provide needed mental exercise.
- In cold weather it may prefer to stay outside. In warm weather it is usually happier inside.
- Its thick coat provides good protection against cold weather.
Alaskan Malamute Grooming
- Coat is made up of a soft thick undercoat covered by a straight, harsh outer coat that stands off from the body.
- The coat needs weekly brushing---more when shedding
- Shedding is above average.
Suggested Alaskan Malamute Nutritional Needs
- Malamutes tend to stay in good weight. The thick coat can obscure weight problems, so be sure to use your hands to feel.
- Adult dogs should be fed a balanced diet, with restricted calories if the dog starts to gain too much weight.
- Puppies should be fed a large-breed growth food, which slows their growing rate but not final size. This may decrease the incidence or severity of hip dysplasia in adults.
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Human Rights Development
Human Rights in culturally diverse societies
Accession EU to the ECHR
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The cooperation between the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the Council of Europe is based on the FRA Founding Regulation and on the Agreement between the European Community and the CoE on cooperation between the FRA and the CoE. This agreement established a general cooperation framework with the aim to avoid duplication, ensure complementarity and bring added value to the work carried out by the Agency together with the Council of Europe.
The cooperation between the Agency and the Council of Europe is evolving and constitutes a valuable learning process helping to identify ways to establish and improve the coordination of the activities of each organisation by clarifying the different objectives of each institution, and by reinforcing the means through which these are achieved.
The key objectives and strategic priorities of the co-operation relate to the promotion and protection of human rights, as identified through a thorough exchange of views between the Agency and the Council of Europe, focusing on:
Developing joint projects in areas of mutual concern
Engaging in dialogue with stakeholders to improve the fulfilment of fundamental rights
Coordinating communication activities to increase awareness of fundamental rights
Disseminating the activities of each organisation Exchanging data and consulting each other at operational level
In accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of the Regulation and Article 17 of the Agreement, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe appoints an independent person to sit in the Management and Executive Board of the Agency. A representative of the secretariat of the Council Europe also participates to Management Board meetings as observer.
Inter-institutional co-operation also includes: consultation of the Council of Europe in the preparation of the Annual Work Programmes and of the Annual Report on the situation regarding fundamental rights in the European Union, periodical exchanges of views in the Committee of Ministers' Rapporteur Group on external Relations (GR-EXT) with the independent person appointed by the CoE, the Director and the Chair of the FRA's Management Board, and annual exchanges of views between the Director General of Human Rights and Rule of Law and the Management Board of the FRA.
At the operational level co-operation has taken different forms, for example: consultations on specific activities; regular sharing and exchange of data and information; participation in inception meetings of projects; joint projects and activities; participation in each other's civil society structures; granting of observer status in a variety of monitoring and expert bodies; and complementarily referencing each other's work. The contact persons appointed by the CoE and the Agency are informed of these activities.
The Human Rights Law and Policy Division is in charge of the coordination of the preparation of Council of Europe consultation and other input into the Reports and the Annual Work Programmes of the Agency. It represents the Council of Europe Secretariat in the Management Board as an observer and acts as a contact point for the Organisation.
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USA Field Hockey Launches "Home of Hockey" in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
USA Field Hockey Launches "Home of Hockey" in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
U.S. Women's National Team to call Nook Sports home mid 2013
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Field Hockey and Spooky Nook Sports today announced a partnership that will make Nook Sports the home of hockey and base of the U.S. Women's National Team through 2022. Nook Sports, named after their location on Spooky Nook Road in Lancaster, Pa., is the nation's soon-to-be largest indoor sports complex and will also host national USA Field Hockey sanctioned events beginning in 2014.
"We have been searching for a Home of Hockey in the northeast over the last several years and are excited to announce we have found a place the U.S. Women's National Team will call home in Lancaster County," said Steve Locke, Executive Director of USA Field Hockey. "Nook Sports is one of the most spectacular athletic facilities in the country. The location is ideal as many of our athletes come from the east coast, especially the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia area. There is no doubt that this is a game changing moment for our sport. The Home of Hockey will provide us with a platform to best prepare our National Teams for success in international competition and serve as a beacon and center of excellence for developing athletes of all ages."
Creating a home of hockey in the northeast, where field hockey is most prominent, coincides with USA Field Hockey's mission statement and strategic plan of promoting, growing and providing opportunities for men and women and boys and girls to participate and excel in the sport in the United States.
Nook Sports will be USA Field Hockey's home base for many elite, junior and development events, including, from 2014 onwards, host of the National Futures Championships, Futures Elite Championship and the National Club Championship. The indoor center will become the permanent host of the National Indoor Tournament beginning in 2015.
With state-of-the-art facilities, including two water based turf pitches, six additional artificial surfaces and over 700,000 sq. ft. of indoor space, Nook Sports is an ideal venue located in an area that boasts the most field hockey players in the United States. The area designed specifically for Team USA will feature pristine home and away locker rooms, strength and conditioning facilities, conference and lounge areas as well as office space for the high performance staff.
"Not only will USA Field Hockey's move to Nook Sports ignite even more excitement for the sport within the region, but it will create more opportunities for aspiring young players," said Steve Goris, General Manager of Nook Sports. "With local, regional, national and now international games, leagues and tournaments year-round, it will create a multi-million dollar economic impact for Lancaster County."
Nook Sports will serve as the main training venue for the U.S. Women's National Team. The U.S. Women's National Team will relocate from the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. to Lancaster, Pa. upon the completion of the new venue anticipated for late summer 2013. Chula Vista will remain a National Team training center and the U.S. Men's National Team will continue to train and compete at the Olympic Training Center just outside San Diego, Calif.
"This is a very exciting time for USA Field Hockey as we begin a new quadrennial, but even more so because Nook Sports is creating an impressive home for us in Lancaster, Pa.," said Lauren Crandall, 2008, 2012 Olympian and U.S. Women's National Team captain. "I was overwhelmed by the massive size of the building and property and after meeting the owner and staff of the project, I was quickly impressed by the details they were putting into the project - nothing is being overlooked, no detail too small. The creative, intelligent minds that are working together on this project give me full faith it will be something special for USA Field Hockey and the far reaching hockey community. To have a Home for Hockey so central to the majority of the field hockey population is exciting to say the least. We hope it will translate into continual growth and strengthening of our sport in the surrounding areas as well as across the country."
"The new facility promises to be an aspiration venue for the whole hockey community. Not only will it be home of our elite programs in which athletes will have access to world class facilities and support services, it will also allow the next generation of hockey players, coaches and officials to share in the environment and take inspiration from it," said Craig Parnham, U.S. Women's National Team Head Coach.
As the most innovative indoor sports complex in the United States, Nook Sports will be the ultimate destination for sporting entertainment and events in the country. Inside the state-of-the-art facility, there will be multiple courts and fields for an array of sports, including volleyball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, tennis, and more, while outside, multiple water based and artificial turf fields will serve for a variety of sports.
In addition, Nook Sports will feature a family entertainment center, fitness club, climbing center, performance enhancement center as well as a sports science department where athletes can learn what it takes to be at the top of their game. Child watch services will also be available, so members and guests can enjoy everything the complex has to offer.
A press conference is set for 5 p.m. ET Friday, January 25 at Nook Sports on Spooky Nook Road in Lancaster, Pa. The conference will feature Steve Locke, Executive Director of USA Field Hockey, Steve Goris, General Manager of Nook Sports, and Team USA athlete representatives. A meet-and-greet, autograph signings and photo opportunities following the press conference with members of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Women's Field Hockey Team.
For more information on USA Field Hockey, visit usafieldhockey.com. For more information on Nook Sports, visit www.nooksports.com, like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nooksports, or follow on Twitter @nooksports.
Spooky Nook Sports is committed to operating the finest sports and entertainment complex in North America; with first-class facilities, dynamic programming, unrivaled instruction, and a friendly, professional staff. Our goal is to make a positive impact on all our guests through activities that build character, strengthen families, and present an opportunity for everyone to Play, Train and Compete. For more information, visit www.nooksports.com.
USA Field Hockey is the national governing body for the sport of field hockey in the United States and is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. USA Field Hockey is committed to providing opportunities for our 22,000 members to participate, develop and excel as players, coaches, umpires and administrators. USA Field Hockey's Men's and Women's National Team strive for competitive excellence in Olympic, Pan American Games, World Cup and other International competitions. USA Field Hockey is a proud member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Hockey Federation. For more information, visit usafieldhockey.com.
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Chocolate and Caramel Nougat Bars
Recipe courtesy of Andrew Shotts; Executive Pasty Chef Garrison Confections
- FoodNation with Bobby Flay
- Nugget:
- 2 egg whites
- 1 3/4 cups unsweetened chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups whole almonds
- 1 1/2 cups pistachios
- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons honey (from Provence)
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup glucose
- Caramel:
- 1 cup cream
- Pinch baking soda
- 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons glucose
- 1 cup butter
- 4 cups tempered bittersweet chocolate
Whip egg whites to soft peaks. Melt chocolate. Toast the almonds and the pistachios and keep warm. Cook the honey to 166 degrees F (130 degrees C) in a copper pot. In another pot, cook the sugar, water, and glucose to 338 degrees F (170 degrees C). Gradually pour into the whipped egg whites, the honey then the sugar mixture. Let whip on high for 3 minutes then remove the whisk. Fold the melted and hot chocolate into the whites, followed by the warm nuts. Press into a frame that is 25 mm in thickness, and leave overnight to cool. Place a 5 mm frame directly on top of the frame that is around the nougat. Adhere the 2 frames with a little melted chocolate.
In a pot warm cream and baking soda. In a copper pot cook the sugar, water, and the glucose to 293 degrees F (145 degrees C). Deglaze the sugar, slowly, with the cream that was warmed with the baking soda. Re-cook together to 244 degrees F (118 degrees C) and finish by adding the butter that has been cut into small cubes. Pour over the nougat and let rest overnight.
Cut the nougat bars into the desired shape and dip in tempered chocolate. Serve at room temperature.
Note: A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
Recipe courtesy of Andrew Shotts; Executive Pasty Chef Garrison Confections
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A Blue Crane killed after colliding with electricity power grid
Bergen (Norway), 24 November 2011 - Two new international reports on the impact of power lines on migratory birds in the African-Eurasian region are being presented to delegates at a UN wildlife conference taking place 20-25 November 2011 in Bergen, Norway.
Power lines constitute one of the major causes of unnatural death for birds both through electrocution and fatal collisions. At end of 2010 there were 70.5 million kilometers of power lines throughout the world, constructed with minimal consideration of their environmental impact. This is expected to increase to 76.2 million kilometers by the end of 2015.
The review shows that in the African-Eurasian region alone, hundreds of thousands of birds die annually from electrocution and tens of millions of birds from collision with power lines. In general, large birds seem to be more affected.
For some large, slow reproducing bird species which migrate across this region, such as pelicans, storks, flamingos, birds of prey, cranes, bustards and owls, the death toll could possibly lead to population declines or local or regional extinction.
In South Africa, for example, 12% of Blue Cranes, South Africa's national bird, and 11-15% of Ludwig's Bustards are dying annually in collisions with a growing number of power lines.
According to the review, hotspots for electrocution are especially found in open habitats lacking natural perches or nesting trees for the birds, such as steppes, deserts and wetlands.
Bird collisions, on the other hand, occur in every habitat type in the region, with hotspots located in areas where large numbers of birds congregate, such as near water bodies or in migration corridors.
The international review presents the existing research and corrective measures undertaken by some countries and electricity power companies in the region to avoid bird mortality from collisions and electrocutions by power lines.
The guidelines contain a set of concrete recommendations for governments, electric power companies and conservation organisations on how to avoid and reduce the impact of electricity power grids on birds.
"The international guidelines present a number of appropriate legislative and policy actions and some creative technical measures on how to mitigate and reduce the vast number of unnatural bird mortalities caused by electricity power grids," said CMS Executive Secretary Elizabeth Maruma Mrema.
While the scope of the study was to review the situation across Europe, parts of Asia, the Middle East and Africa, the measures highlighted in the guidelines can be applied globally.
In northern Europe, for example, all low and medium voltage distribution lines have been placed underground in the Netherlands and similar measures are also being carried out in parts of Belgium, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany and Norway.
"Our experience from Norway is that there are various measures that can reduce the risks of collision and electrocution, such as the use of underground cables, removal of the top line and route selection, and that they are working," said Erik Solheim, Minister of the Environment and International Development of Norway.
Other less expensive measures include the insulation of dangerous electric parts of the lines, the installation of bird-friendly perching and nesting devices as well as the installation of markers or bird flight diverters in overhead wires.
"The relative lack of electrical infrastructure across the African continent to date provides an opportunity to avoid the mistakes made elsewhere when new infrastructure is constructed. In this respect, the guidelines are very timely and can make a significant conservation impact," said Jon Smallie from the Endangered Wildlife Trust of South Africa, one of the authors of the guidelines report.
"National authorities, electricity companies and organizations involved in bird conservation and research should use these guidelines as a first step to address the serious problem of bird mortality caused by electrocution and collision and work together to also better plan the locations of future power lines and jointly identify critical locations where existing power lines should be made safer for birds," said Marco Barbieri, Acting Executive Secretary of the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA), a specialized treaty concluded under CMS.
"In the coming year, the Norwegian Government will spend 30 million kroner to reduce the overall threat on the highly endangered Eurasian Eagle Owl. Power lines pose a significant threat to the owl in Norway," added Mr. Solheim.
According to the review, electrocution is considered to be the most important mortality factor for the Eagle Owl and possibly the main reason for the decline of the population.
"This may also help to avoid electrocution of other species. We have a high focus on this topic in Norway and our experience is that these measures work but still there is a lot more to do," said Mr. Solheim.
"Electrocution of birds is not just a conservation issue. It also has economic and financial consequences, as power interruptions and the resulting need for reparations from outages are often caused by bird electrocutions," said Ms. Mrema.
"The Convention on Migratory Species along with its specialized treaties dedicated to the conservation of birds, such as AEWA and the Raptors' agreement have an important role to play in bringing the different actors and perspectives together. As the international review and the guidelines show, there are already some lessons learned. But there is also a lot more we can do to address this growing conflict between power lines and birds," added Ms. Mrema.
The review and guidelines were commissioned by the UNEP/AEWA Secretariat to an international research consortium consisting of Bureau Waardenburg, Boere Conservation Consultancy (both from the Netherlands), the Endangered Wildlife Trust (South-Africa) and STRIX from Portugal.
The international review and the guidelines were made possible through the support from AEWA's cooperation partner RWE Rhein-Ruhr Netzservice, a company of the German energy supplier RWE. The company has developed a method of fitting preventive "bird-diverters" to high-voltage power lines in Germany and other European countries using a helicopter as a way to try to reduce the collision of large birds with power lines.
Notes to Editors:
CMS COP10 Media Page:
THE GUIDELINES (Incl. Executive Summary)
THE INTERNATIONAL REVIEW http://www.cms.int/bodies/COP/cop10/docs_and_inf_docs/inf_38_electrocution_review.pdf
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) works for the conservation of a wide array of endangered migratory animals worldwide through the negotiation and implementation of agreements and action plans. CMS is a growing convention with special importance due to its expertise in the field of migratory species. At present, 116 countries are parties to the Convention.
The Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) is an intergovernmental treaty developed under the auspices of CMS dedicated to the conservation of migratory waterbirds which use the African-Eurasian Flyways. The Agreement covers 255 species of waterbirds, which are ecologically dependent on wetlands for at least part of their annual cycle. Of the 119 countries found in the AEWA region, so far 64 and the European Union have become Contracting Parties to the Agreement.
BIRDS & POWER LINES (taken from the review)
A side event on the topic "Challenges in mitigating bird electrocution" (open to the press) will be taking place at the Venue of CMS COP10 at the Scandic Hotel Room Hødden on Thursday, 24 November 2011 between 1800-2000 hrs. The event will be chaired by Ms Heidi Sørensen - State Secretary for the Ministry of the Environment of Norway and is being organised by the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research/CEDREN in partnership with RWE Rhein Ruhr Netzservice GmbH and NABU (BirdLife Germany). http://www.cms.int/bodies/COP/cop10/media/side_events/side_event_powerlines_24nov2011.pdf
OPTIPOL "Optimal design and routing of power lines; ecological, technical and economic perspectives" www.nina.no/Publikasjoner/Publication.aspx?pubid=5428
Florian Keil, Information Officer, UNEP/AEWA Secretariat, tel: +49 228 815 2451 or mobile: +49 (0)151 14701633, or +47 46 86 15 44 (while in Bergen), e-mail: email@example.com
Veronika Lenarz, Public Information, UNEP/CMS Secretariat, tel: +47 46 86 15 44 (while in Bergen), e-mail: email@example.com
Nick Nuttall, UNEP Spokesperson and Head of Media, tel: +41 795 965 737 or +254 733 632 755 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com


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It's a major award! #edubroawards
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In case you didn't catch it, the title is a quote from a Christmas Story. If you haven't seen this classic…it is time to change that!
Last night was the Edubro Awards. I got the best award of my life: The Best Smile that kills award. (not sure about the "that kills" bit but will take it none the less).
For the record this is the best education award show I have seen. Well done @tgwynn and @thenerdyteacher
If you missed the award show, you can see the archive and list of winners here.