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I was chatting with a colleague the other day, and we were talking about wrapping up a key phase of a joint project. As we discussed the launch of the next phase, in my exuberance, I said what I always say when I am motivating myself:
"Fix bayonets. And charge!"
The phrase comes from one of my favorite films, Gettysburg. After mentioning it to my colleague, I had a hankering to see it again.
The scene is from Day 2 of the Battle of Gettysburg. The extreme left flank of the Union Army is exposed. The Confederates are trying to outflank and come in from behind to destroy the entire Union Army. It is left to a small regiment, the 20th Maine commanded my Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, to hold the line and keep the left flank from collapsing. (This is a true story, btw…)
Anyways, they have repelled multiple Confederate surges, but are now out of ammunition, exhausted, and suffering from casualties for over half their number. Left with no other options, and no ammunition, Chamberlain orders his regiment to fix their bayonets, and charge down the hill of Little Round Top in one last desperate attempt to hold the flank. Here is the scene:
I don't mind admitting the scene makes me emotional, and it inspires me every time I see it. When I need a charge or a little boost to lift my spirits, I think of this story about the 20th Maine. It works every time.
So, inspiration in hand, I present you with "Marketing + Life Lessons From Col. Chamberlain:"
1. When you face desperate odds, a little innovation can help you make a last stand. And live to fight another day.
2. Courage – with conviction – will always serve you well.
3. The element of surprise will catch your competition unprepared almost every time. They won't be prepared for your bold action.
4. When leading a bold action, you must lead the way. As General Longstreet says in the same film, "You can't lead from behind."
5. Be sure your team understands what they are supposed to do. Clarity of purpose improves odds of success.
6. Do your duty. When you are charged with a task, fulfill it to best of your ability. Leave no doubt as to your commitment.
7. Keep the task simple. When you think of it, Col. Chamberlain's order was simple. What made it amazing with the courage it took, but in reality, the task was a simple one. Napoleon said that most generals fail because their plans are too complex.
8. Even in victory, you should be honorable.
Col. Chamberlain went to great heroism during the rest of the Civil War, winning the Medal of Honor, and he went on to serve four terms as Governor of Maine.
Think about how you can pull inspiration from this story, and apply these lessons to both your life and business. And what other lessons can be taken from this scene?
So fix bayonets…and charge!


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I will convey your wow to Mirka, thanks.Seeker wrote:Wow - that kogo is stunning and amazing!
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European silver fir
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I was actually going to say fir!
My pleasure, The cup is packed for its flight to BigApple. Now we just have to find some walnut farmer with ton of left over shells...Abracadaver! wrote:It's the darnedest thing! I never win anything, but I'm two for two on teachat. Thank you, Petr!

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FBI stats for 2009 show that only 27.9% of crime happens at night. If light prevented crime, why is 72.1% of it happening in the daytime? And they aren't need for navigation as we can use flashlights for that. And cars have their own lights that are better focused for drivers to see than streetlights.The lights are for safety and security as well as safe navigation
Plants are evolved for a normal day/night cycle and do better with both.Yet plants thrive under the additional lighting and most animals are attracted to light. Others use the shadows for shelter from light
No, it has nothing to do with heat generated by a light bulb. It is gasses like carbon dioxide and methane created by such activities as burning coal & natural gas and during the production/refining of fossil fuels. These are easily measurable and are increasing. The problem with these gasses is that they absorb & emit thermal radiation, increasing warming on Earth.And how does one measure what a "greenhouse gas" is? Is this the amount of heat generated by light?
Here are some supporting studies:excessive light has been linked to cancers, obesity, immune system disorders and depression in humans None of these have had any real solid backing, only theory.
1. Disruption of Circadian Rhythms
2. Light Pollution and Cancer
3. Light and Newborn Babies
The American Medical Association supports control of light pollution because of its effects on health.
Not over large cities as there is a light "dome" created. The Hancock building in Chicago used to get 1500 dead birds at its base every night during migrations so they turned off their lights.many migratory birds use stars to navigate at night which light pollution hides If they look upwards, they will see stars, look downward to see lights. It is simple stuff. And, if I, from the ground in a major city, can see the stars, I am sure birds 1000 feet closer to them can see the stars, too.
it keeps us from our dark sky heritage It looks pretty dark in the sky to me.
When you look up from within a city, you are seeing only a few stars. Drive a couple of hours out of town on a dark night with no moon up and you will be amazed at what you see. That is the dark sky heritage we are losing.


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St. Francis de Sales Catholic School student, Carson Lagina, a student in Melissa Wood's fifth-grade class was the third-place winner in the "Feed the Pig" contest. The contest was sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank. Carson is pictured at left with James Studinger, vice president of the Michigan Jump Start Coalition who helped sponsor the contest. Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign designed to introduce students to responsible financial decision making. Students were instructed to go online and play the "Feed the Pig" video game and learn what it takes to succeed at saving. They then were to discuss their method of winning with their teacher and write down the top three important items learned. Then they had to create a catchy bookmark of what they learned. For his win, Carson was awarded a Kindle Fire.


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In short: Fast flat loads of PB potentialIn full: Sorry to hear of the problems others encountered. From purely personal experience I was in the white pen and enjoyed the race. There was a bit of weaving now and again but after about 2k it settled down. Support was great and the course fast. You could see the baggage tent was heading for problems straight away although it was not as bad as the Reading Half in March. The tech t shirt was good quality but the colour was a bit bright.Like running this route and the half route in the Autumn. Hope they sort out the issues for the runners who didn't get their medals for next year.Date of review: May 17, 2014
In short: Great course and great atmosphereIn full: Firsy time for me at this one. Lasting memory will be the fantastic support from the people of Reading. Course was slightly more challenging than I was expecting although not a difficult one by any means. In the red start but loads of zig zagging in the early part of the race to avoid slower runners. The dual carriageway section into the wind between miles 10 and 12 was quite demanding but the stadium finish was really good. Enough has been said about the bag collection already. Worth a drive from West Wales? Yes but sort the bags out!Date of review: March 3, 2014
In short: Excellent big city halfIn full: Did this in 2009 for the first time and back this year for another go. Organisation this year was excellent - the wave start worked a treat. I remember bottle necks in 2009 but there were none this time. Support was fantastic, particularly in the city centre but also in the Avon Gorge. Really nice medal and tee shirt.The last few miles were a bit cruel - you kept on being shown the finish area and then being sent away from it. Had to rely on inspiration from watching a recent Ironman event to grind them out. Aim to be back in 2014 though!Date of review: September 16, 2013
In short: Excellent city raceIn full: Well done Steve Brace! The Cardiff Half has finally become what it always had the potential to be - one of the best city races in the UK. I've run it five times in the last six years and this year was the best experience by a very wide margin.The new course was a massive improvement on the Ely link dual carriageway of last year. The loop around Roath Park was excellent and the crowd support loud and encouraging in many parts of the course.THanks to the marshalls too for doing a great job.Date of review: October 14, 2012
In short: Excelllent marathon preparationIn full: First time for this one. Highly recommended. What stood out was the friendliness and support from all the marshalls and organisers - well done San Domenico! Yes the hills were tough and the stony path too, but I really enjoyed it.Date of review: March 28, 2012
In short: Good spring half with challenge and PB potentialIn full: This race is a bit tougher than you think it's going to be when you first hear it's on a flattish coastal path.There are no big hills but quite a few undulations and the ever present wind - this year miles 12 and 13 were hard because of it. It's a friendly event and well marshalled. Probably needs a bit of a revamp next year as promised.Date of review: March 5, 2012
In short: Very enjoyable but a challengeIn full: First time for Tregaron Half. Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Tough course with one hill which seemed almost vertical at the time and lots of undulations. Railway track stretch was tougher than expected with uneven surface and lots of mud.Having said all that I really enjoyed it. Many thanks to the organisers and marshalls.Date of review: February 13, 2012
In short: Excellent 8 milerIn full: Very well organised by Lliswerry Runners as last year. Fast course which is good for even pacing- managed to do all 8 miles within 4 secs of each other. Excellent tech t shirt. A very good race!Date of review: January 30, 2012
In short: Tough but enjoyableIn full: Thankd to the friendly marshalls and to Rhayader Athletic club for a really well organised race. Interesting splits though - mile 1 down hill was 6mins dead but mile 3 uphill was 8mins 50, The rest was not quite so extreme, but it is a tough one. Date of review: November 21, 2011
In short: Enjoyable race on a new course whch was more practical, but less scenicIn full: Last year there were a lot of complaints about the congestion through Bute Park and Sophia Gardens. The organisers have clearly listened to this and redesigned the course. The result was less scenic and more importantly there were several inclines, but you cannot have it both ways - for this amount of runners you need the wide roads and the dual carriageway stretches. It was super fast last year [ignoring the act it was short!] and quick this year so PBs were still possible. Thanks to the organisers for putting on an excellent race, whcih is still one of my favourites and thanks to the people of Cardiff for their great support.Date of review: October 16, 2011
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Diane Goering Pullman
SIOUX FALLS – Diane Goering Pullman, age 44, passed away from cancer on Friday, February 8, 2013 at her home in Sioux Falls, SD.
There will be a visitation on Monday, Feb. 11 from 4:00-6:00 pm at Miller West Funeral Home, 6200 West 41st St. in Sioux Falls.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, Feb.12 at 11:00 at Sunnycrest United Methodist Church, 4801 West 41st St. with Pastor Dean Trapp officiating.
Burial will be at New Ulm City Cemetery Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 2:00.
A visitation with the family will be Thursday, Feb. 14 from 4:30-7:00 pm at First United Methodist Church in New Ulm.
Diane Ruth Goering was born August 7, 1968 to Verlin and Shirley (Langstraat) Goering of rural New Ulm. She was raised on the family farm west of town. She was baptized and confirmed at First UMC. She was in band, choir and gymnastics in school. She was a member of the Milford 4-H Club for 11 years and played softball for 22 years. She graduated from New Ulm High School in 1986. She graduated from Albert Lea Vocational Technical Institute, and worked at MVTL in New Ulm where she met Wade Pullman. They were married in New Ulm on March 21, 1992 and later moved to Las Vegas, NV. There Diane earned a BS degree in Chemistry at UNLV. They relocated to the Denver area where Diane worked in several chemical testing labs. Wade died in 2001, the result of a car accident. Diane had been living in Sioux Falls since 2006, and was employed as the Chemistry Laboratory Instructor at Augustana College.
Diane was known for her cheery smile, love of baking, flower gardening, love of sweets and loyal friendship. She had a passion for traveling and has been to 32 states and 10 foreign countries.
Grateful for having shared her life are her mother, Shirley Goering of New Ulm, sisters Valerie Goering of Sioux Falls, Nancy and husband Bruce and their son Thomas Schmiesing of Apple Valley, MN, Grandfather Herman Langstraat of Sheldon, IA, In-laws Bill and Foresta Pullman of Onida, SD, Feleica Kramer, Bret Pullman, Bart Pullman, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Wade, father Verlin Goering, grandparents Daniel and Kitsey Goering, Grace Langstraat, and step-grandmother Winifred Langstraat, uncles Harold and Gene Goering and Robert Langstraat.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home in Sioux Falls, SD. For on-line condolences, please visit www.miller.com. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.


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Vietnam and Thailand have lost 43 percent of their forest cover in the past few decades.this destruction first-hand as I traveled around Vietnam for several months, researching a book on its biodiversity. While hiking near the mountain village of Sa Pa, near the Chinese border, I saw mile-long red clay scars on the sides of the green, tree-covered mountains – the highest in Vietnam. The land was being clear-cut for a controversial new dam, displacing many of the local Dao tribespeople in the process.
The remaining forests of Vietnam are home to a 'lost world' of biodiversity.that for the past 15 years an average of two new species per week have been discovered by scientists. Some of these creatures are spectacular, including the Javan rhino, barking deer, fishing cat, ferret-badger, finless porpoise, Irrawaddy dolphin, giant Mekong catfish, and a creature called the saola, which looks like a goat but is genetically closer to an ox.
With furniture exports worth $2.4 billion a year to Vietnam alone, authorities turn a blind eye to illegal logging.shifted their attention to looting the vanishing forests of Laos."


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Coconut Cheesecake
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 15 ounce can cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez)
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice of 1 lemon
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Wrap outside of 9 inch diameter springform pan with
2 3/4inchhigh sides with foil. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1 1/2 cups coconut, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and butter in small bowl. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of pan.
Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add cream of coconut, cream, 1 cup coconut, vanilla extract and lemon juice and beat until well blended. Pour filling into crust. Bake until puffed and set in center, about 1 hour 25 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Remove pan sides. Sprinkle remaining coconut around edge of cake.
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There is a definitive hierarchy structure to the mating system of these animals because they are polygynous and they aggregate in colonies on land during the breeding season. Each dominant male controls access to mating opportunities with a group of females. Bonner (1990) calls this mating system "female defence polygyny". Less dominant males are restricted to the fringes of a colony and continually try to gain access to females, resulting in battles between males and aggressive charges by the dominant male. Sub-dominant males usually run away but occasionally a male will challenge the dominant male in an attempt to take over the harem. Females release an audible "bawling" sound when a non-dominant male tries to mate with her. This results in a defense attempt by the dominant bull, who chases the less dominant male away. Occasionally the less dominant male becomes defiant and this can result in spectacular displays of threats and sometimes violent fighting. When a male wants to mate, he throws a flipper over the side of a female, grips her neck in his teeth and begins copulation. Resistance by a female only results in the male moving his large and heavy body on top of the female so she is unable to move. Aggressive interactions among males often result in elephant seal pups being killed by trampling. (Bonner 1990) (Bonner, 1990)
Mating System: Polygynous
Northern elephant seals haul out for birthing and breeding from December to March. The females come into heat only 19 days after giving birth. They remain receptive for about four days, during which mating occurs. Females become sexually mature at 2 years of age, but usually begin giving birth in the 4th year of life. Males are sexually mature at the age of 6 or 7, but only occasionally are allowed to mate before they reach the age of 9 or 10 because of the hierarchy system of mating exhibited by these animals. (Reeves, et al. 1992; Bonner 1990) These animals display a phenomenon in their development cycle called delayed implantation. Delayed implantation lasts for about 3 months, resulting in a total gestation time of nearly one year. This allows both birthing and mating to occur in the same time frame, during the short period of the year when these animals are aggregated in terrestrial colonies. Interestingly, the embryo is never actually implanted, by definition of most mammals. Instead, it attaches only outwardly to the uterine wall throughout its development. (Bonner 1990; Mathews 1952) (Bonner, 1990; Matthews, 1952; Reeves, Stewart, and Leatherwood, 1992)
Key Reproductive Features: Iteroparous; Seasonal breeding; Gonochoric/gonochoristic/dioecious (sexes separate); Sexual; Viviparous; Delayed implantation
Females may breed as often as once yearly.
Breeding and birthing occurs from December to March.
The pregnancy will ultimately last just under one year, as a result of delayed implantation. Parturition, which results in one offspring per year (although there have been occurrences of twins), will occur the following winter and lactation will follow for about 27 days before the pup is weaned. Pup weight gain during the period of lactation is phenomenal, the milk is extremely high in fat. During weaning the pup remains close to the mother until such a time that the mother leaves the pup behind to return to sea. Young pups left alone form groups or "pods", which remain on shore for up to 12 weeks without parental care. They learn to swim in the surf and eventually swim further out to sea for a short time to feed. An interesting phenomenon displayed by young male pups left to fend for themselves is that of "milk stealing". An attempt to nurse from lactating females still on the beach raising their young can give the successful pup a significant advantage in survival and higher ranking later on in his life by increasing his weight and overall health. (Bonner, 1990; Reeves, Stewart, and Leatherwood, 1992)
Parental Investment: No parental involvement; Precocial; Pre-fertilization; Pre-fertilization :: Protecting; Pre-fertilization :: Protecting :: Female; Pre-hatching/birth; Pre-hatching/birth :: Provisioning; Pre-hatching/birth :: Provisioning :: Female; Pre-hatching/birth :: Protecting; Pre-hatching/birth :: Protecting :: Female; Pre-weaning/fledging; Pre-weaning/fledging :: Provisioning; Pre-weaning/fledging :: Provisioning :: Female; Pre-weaning/fledging :: Protecting; Pre-weaning/fledging :: Protecting :: Female


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1/2 cup oats
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp. canola oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
The waffle iron is in my wish list. These waffles look so yummy!
I love waffles but I've never tried multi-grain. Can't wait to use this recipe.
Good job, milady! Looks absolutely fantastic! Too bad I'm not a waffle person :-( But if I was, I'd totally be making these in a snap!
I'm definitely going to try making multigrain waffles. These look so good!
healthy and delicious waffles
My daughter is a "waffle-ohalic"! These will be a hit, I'm certain.
My 80 year old, non cooking dad noticed a comment you left on my blog and today he says "Hey... did you see that stuffed eggplant on that blog?" When I asked what blog he answered, "You know... the barrister from SF?" I had to laugh! He didn't even know what a blog was 3 months ago, and now he's reading your blog and mine!
I need a waffle maker...this very moment. I keep on seeing all of these lovely recipes for waffles, but your post just pushed me over the edge. Candied pecans? I'm drooling! Thanks for sharing love!
Holy moly, delicious! I am obsessed with pancakes of late, and now think I need to start working waffles into my breakfast routine. Thank you!
OMG - Love the addition of the candied pecans. My husband LOVES waffles - these are a must make!
those pecans look delicious!! I could eat those by the handfuls! and then you made those incredible multi grain waffles....wowser!!
Love the candied pecans with the whole grain waffles, very nice!
Wow, this looks divine!!
They look fabulous! I'm ready for breakfast and it's 11pm!
Those looks divine. One day I will buy a waffle maker :D.
Way to go for adding some value to what may normally be just an empty, yet always delicious breakfast indulgence. Trader Joe's has a good white whole wheat flour, so this would be easy to try. Just need a waffle iron...
Mmmm...I've been looking for a multigrain "from scratch" waffle mix. Think I just found it. :) Looks delicious with the pecans!
I've been seeing a lot of waffle recipes and now I'm feeling like I need to get a waffle maker. These look terrific!
Mmmmm, I want a waffle maker too! They look perfect, and I loooooove candied pecans. So crunchy and sweet.
This looks amazingly good S! Sorry I was out of town and for the late comment. I mouth water as looking at the picture! The candied pecans are a great touch. Ship some to me please! ^^
This makes me want to go out and buy a waffle dish....though I am trying to buy fewer appliances. The pecans would be great in a salad as well!! Thanks
Thankfully, have never made/eaten waffles with chocolate chips so don't have to head to rehab or that one! Waffles w/maple syrup and walnuts or pecans? Well, that's a different story - good thing these are multigrain, right??
Those waffles look delish! Also love how you roll with the chocolate chips - my kinda gal:)
it's been forever since I had waffles. I don't know why...but thanks for remind me. Yours looks delicious. And the pecans... Yummm.
Mass Thanks to everyone for the comments. And go get yourselves a waffle iron if you don't already have one! I hear you can make cookies on them, too. Don't you just love when something is no longer a unitasker?
That looks fantastic! And the fact that it's multigrain would definitely make me feel better about myself for eating such a hearty breakfast. I wish I had room for a waffle maker in my tiny nyc shoebox!!
These look SO AMAZING!! I definitely need to get a waffle maker... so jealous!
Those look fabulous! I'll have to try them sometime :)
Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog, I am glad to have discovered your blog through it. Love your sense of humor and love these waffles too!
If I see the Cinderella waffle iron anywhere I'll be sure to send it your way!
love love love the picture! Professionally done. This must be delicious eh?
Have a lovely day!!
Jen @ www.passion4food.ca
Those look so good...I have never actually made waffles. But I do like them, and I love the candied pecans :)
Oh my Gosh, that picture just makes me want a waffle iron! These look delicious, and I love that they are whole grain-that's so helpful. I suppose they could be made as pancakes too though?!
I had a dream that my mother FedExed me her waffle maker, but I woke up and it was all a lie.
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As OCZ Technology Goup is focusing on its core businesses – which are memory, solid-state drives (SSDs) and power supply units – the company will cease to introduce new non-core products, including coolers, keyboards, mice, various gaming gear, systems and all the other products in order to spend all the resources onto the crucial parts of its operations.
"We are focusing on our key product categories. We have ceased sales and marketing of the Hypersonic brand […]. We have transitioned away from the coolers, systems and peripherals and allowing us to focus and direct resources to our core solutions which are SSDs, power supplies and memory," said Alex Mei, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at OCZ Technology.
For years OCZ Technology Group had been trying to establish itself both as a premium supplier of computer memory as well as a provider of various hardware designed for gamers and enthusiasts. The company started to sell coolers, keyboards, mice and even created an exotic controller for games called Neural Impulse Actuator (NIA), which technology the company recently sold to BCInet company. However, OCZ never was very successful with such products. On the other hand, OCZ managed to establish itself as a supplier of high-performance own-brand solid-state drives in the beginning of the SSD era, which means that the company has bright prospects to eventually become a leading provider of advanced storage solutions. In order to direct all the available resources onto SSD business, the company decided to shut down all of its non-core businesses, including Hypersonic line of high-end PCs as well as OCZ's DIY line of mobile computers.
Earlier this week OCZ Technology Group said it had closed $15.45 million in funding in order to support its growing solid state drive business. Through the transaction, OCZ sold 5,151,662 shares of its common stock (approximately $15.45 million in the aggregate) to several institutional investors. The transaction includes warrants to purchase an aggregate of an additional 2,575,831 shares of common stock. The warrants are immediately exercisable, have a term of five years and contain certain other features.
"Over the course of the last few years, we have met the demand for a better storage option head-on, by delivering high performance solid state disk drives to a wide array of customer's globall. This round of funding will enable OCZ to continue its growth in SSDs and accelerate the development of next-generation solutions," said Ryan Petersen, president and chief executive officer of OCZ Technology.
Thanks to the fact that OCZ was one of the first brands to enter SSD business several years ago, the company is now well-positioned to advance the deployment of flash-based storage solutions.
"OCZ will continue to design, develop and implement SSD technology with its current base of over 300 customers while opening up new markets through targeting enterprise and OEM customers seeking to adopt flash media as primary storage," added Mr. Petersen.
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Y'know, I'm one for watching a good fight and enjoying the sport overall. But to be honest for a casual fan, the way the sport is set up know is pretty damn confusing.
Could anyone (FightDr?) please explain all the boxing associations; how they work with or against each other, and who are all the champions currently.
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Brian Mater is a longtime business owner who says Pueblo's economy won't grow until it has better schools, cheaper energy and the public feels safe.
Those are the issues he's talking to voters about in his run for the House District 46 seat being vacated by state Rep. Leroy Garcia, D-Pueblo.
Mater took his first try at elected office last year, running for City Council. Now he's shifted his focus to the Legislature.
"We need a more business-friendly environment and you can't have economic development unless we build a better education system," he said.
For Mater, that means more local control and fewer education mandates from the state and federal government.
On energy development, Mater would treat all sectors equally but says local governments should also have a say on whether there is energy development in their areas, such as injection gas drilling, called fracking.
Like many Republicans, he would repeal a state law passed in 2013 requiring electric cooperatives, such as San Isabel Electric, to get 30 percent of their power from renewable sources, such as wind turbines.
"That's just raising the cost of energy," he said.
He would also repeal the gun-control restrictions that Democratic lawmakers passed in 2013, such as a background check on all gun sales and limits on gun magazines.
Mater doesn't support efforts in the Legislature to spend $40 million to repair the railroad track across Southern Colorado in order to keep the Amtrak Southwest Chief train using a more southern route.
"Even Amtrak says it's not making enough money to hold its own," he said.
On immigration, Mater said he doesn't object to creating some pathway to legal residency if undocumented people are willing to pay owed taxes and don't have a criminal record.
Mater is not opposed to letting gays marry in Colorado, although he said his personal view is marriage is strictly between a man and woman.
As for whether there should be a "personhood" amendment in the state constitution, Mater said he does not support spending any state money on abortion services but he would not outlaw abortion.
As for his opponent, Daneya Esgar, Mater said they are contrasting candidates — "She's been an activist while I've been running my businesses."
He also has a lengthy record in Colorado courts for civil actions, speeding tickets, even a 10-year-old assault complaint. All the court cases listed in the state database have been settled.
Mater said the court records show he's been a businessman for a long time.
"My life's an open book. Sometimes people sue people," he said.


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- Animal Livestreams! Go ahead. Watch baby ducks all day.
- Goldblumings might be the best single-topic tumblr ever.
- Meet wheelie man. He does wheelies like, all the time.
- Hot girls wash cars with their boobs. Women's rights!
- Kanye West ran his face into a sign, promptly flips the fuck out.
- Everyone wants to live on Mars, which is weird because Mars looks boring as shit.
- Mind the gap is all about girl's butts in underwear. I'm really delivering the T&A today.
- A woman got arrested on a flight and wouldn't stop singing I Will Always Love You. I honestly don't see the problem here.
- And here's what a missed connection in Alaska looks like. Hint: birding.
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Skip to comments.Mayor Not So Sweet On 36,000 Calorie Bloomberg Cupcake
Posted on 05/11/2013 9:59:26 AM PDT by AtlasStalled
The House of Cupcakes recently revealed its Mayor Bloomberg cupcake a gut-busting confection with a frowning Bloomberg on top. * * * Although in good fun, the health-conscious Hizzoner wasnt too pleased. This is one of the dumbest things people have done, but if they can get some publicity, Bloomberg said.
(Excerpt) Read more at newyork.cbslocal.com ...
What an uptight fellow.
Free people have the freedom to do dumb things, Mayor. You do them daily.
Anytime anyone does anything that requires freedom or independent thought, Little Michael Bonaparte is sad. In a corollary to that, any time Little Michael Bonaparte is sad, free people are happy.
"What an uptight fellow."
Isn't he? I think it was Mae West who once said that life is a banquet, and most people are starving . . . Nanny Bloomberg no doubt would have been the pooper at her party!
Liberals HATE to be mocked.
maybe his blood sugar is low.
Someday His Homosexual Majesty will get to execute people for ridiculing him, but for now he will have to settle for pouting.
Hey doomberg why don't you limit the people who spend our money who use SNAP from all this crap. Idiot
There's such a thing as godly moderation, but that isn't brought about by banning things. That 36,000 calorie cupcake could be cut into many pieces and shared and it would be wonderful. The Lord wants self control, but He isn't asking humanity to be joyless fuddy duddies.
You kind of have a point. Not even self-destructive, greedy Detroit liberals have gone off on the sort of goofy jag that Bloomy has.
36,000 calories?
You might to split that with 36 of your closest friends....
I'd buy one just because.
Kiss my rear end, Doomberg.
"Liberals hate to be mocked."
But it's so easy!
In Detroit, the city government doesn't really care what the people do. In fact a friend who lives there tells me that there is a considerable underground economy in Detroit.
He says you can get just about anything you want on the street at a real bargain if you don't ask too many questions.
This is one of the dumbest things people have done..."
Oh, and where does re-electing you to public office rate?
Well said.
The site BloomCad, which had been hosting and distributing files for 3D printing Big Gulp cups and oversized cupcake pans, has been seized by agents of Mayors Against Everything. /s
No dimensions are shown but that has to have been baked in a vessel so large it wouldn't fit in a typical home oven.
Perhaps, but I think electing this statist was far dumber.
Considering the special "cookies" just discovered in the Bloomberg machines, you'd think the nanny would have a fondness for malevolent pastries.
Bloomberg wasn't beaten up enough as a kid.....or he was beaten up too much.
Either way, he's a somehole.
They should have called it a Fruitcake.
Relax Bloomie. That title is still yours and looks secure for a while.
Chris Christie has been spotted scoping out the House of Cupcakes.
He sure is. This guy's butt-cheeks are clenched so tight..he farts out his mouth.
I especially like the fact that it is a chocolate cupcake.
Nanny State PING!
You lost me. You mean that the chocolate is especially decadent and therefore probably offensive to Der Fuhrer-berg?
wash it down with a big gulp, free refill
wash it down with a big gulp, free refill
No, I just like chocolate cupcakes.
Ah! I can definitely relate.
That explains SO much about his ignorant dictates. (I bet he's tated a dic or two in his time)
Thanks for the ping!
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Debates of Dec. 10th, 1999
House of Commons Hansard #37 of the 36th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was farmers.
- Message From The Senate
- Supply
- Conestoga College
- Agriculture
- British Columbia
- Oak Ridges Moraine
- Hazardous Waste
- Equality
- House Of Commons
- Human Rights Day
- Farming Industry
- Endangered Species
- Marie Wakid
- Elian Gonzalez
- Human Rights Day
- Prime Minister
- St. Francis Xavier University
- Montfort Hospital
- Department Of Transport
- National Unity
- Referendums
- Canada Pension Plan
- National Unity
- Airline Industry
- Airports
- Referendums
- Tobacco Products
- Transport
- Referendums
- Taxation
- The Environment
- Referendums
- Fisheries
- Agriculture
- Foreign Affairs
- Social Programs
- Agriculture
- Fisheries
- Housing
- Tabling Of Draft Bill
- Government Response To Petitions
- Committees Of The House
- Crimes Against Humanity Act
- First Nations Veterans' Compensation Act
- Conscientious Objection Act
- Federal Public Service Pension Act
- Petitions
- Questions On The Order Paper
- Supply
- Divorce Act
Farming Industry
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
The Speaker
The member for Edmonton—Strathcona.
Endangered Species
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Rahim Jaffer Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, this week the environment minister stated that his government could pay millions of dollars in compensation as part of its plan for protecting endangered species. So far he has been extremely evasive about specifying the formula for compensation based on fair market value and lost investment revenue. The minister has only stated that he is determined to protect vulnerable habitat, whether it is on federal, provincial or privately owned land.
Landowners are watching the minister closely to see if he is just as committed to protecting their fundamental freedoms to enjoy private property as he is to protecting endangered species.
I have heard from hundreds of landowners who believe that they, not big government bureaucracies, are the ones who can best protect endangered species. Canadians will be watching closely to see if the minister will rise to the challenge of committing the task of protecting endangered species to the people who are best prepared to do it, private property owners.
Marie Wakid
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Mauril Bélanger Ottawa—Vanier, ON
Mr. Speaker, on April 2, 1979, Marie Wakid assumed the position of riding assistant in the riding of Ottawa—Vanier. Having excelled in her work for over 20 years and celebrating her 65th birthday today, she has decided to retire.
For over 20 plus years, she has served the people of Ottawa—Vanier in exemplary fashion. She began her work alongside my predecessor, Jean-Robert Gauthier, and continued it with me. I have defended the interests of the people of this region and will continue to defend them.
It saddens me greatly to see Marie leave us today, and we want to use this day to wish her a happy retirement. It is probably a record to work in a riding office for over 20 years.
It is on behalf of thousands and thousands of individuals and families she has helped in Ottawa—Vanier that I want to thank her.
Thank you very much, Marie. May your retirement be a happy one.
Elian Gonzalez
Statements By Members
11:05 a.m.
Svend Robinson Burnaby—Douglas, BC
Mr. Speaker, a six year old Cuban boy, Elian Gonzalez, who survived the sinking of a boat illegally transporting him from Cuba to Florida, is now being held in the U.S. in blatant violation of both humanity and international law.
The boy's father and grandparents, all in Cuba, naturally seek his immediate return. New Democrats join this young boy's family and the Government of Cuba in demanding that the U.S. immediately return the boy to his family and apologize for this serious breach of international law.
As Cuban foreign minister Felipe Perez Roque recently stated:
Arbitrarily holding the boy in the territory of the United States of America qualifies as an abduction...and a true escalation in the stubborn and failed anti-Cuban policy rejected by the international community and detrimental to the best interest of the American and Cuban peoples.
This boy's case is clearly being manipulated for political purposes, and I call today on our foreign minister to strongly condemn the U.S. actions and demand the return of young Gonzalez to his family in Cuba.
Today, on on International Human Rights Day, let us reaffirm the fundamental human rights of all people, including the Cuban people.
Human Rights Day
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Karen Redman Kitchener Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, today Canada marks Human Rights Day. Last year we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights. This day is extremely significant and I would like to highlight women and human rights.
This past week we took time to remember the 14 women who lost their lives 10 years ago because of violence. It was a senseless act based on hate. Through the promotion of human rights we strive to enshrine equality between men and women.
Canada has been an international leader in this area. We are strong supporters of human rights at the United Nations. We have committed to the UN Commission for the Status of Women, the UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 1995 Beijing Platform.
At Beijing, Canada's delegation lobbied to ensure that the platform would call for an accelerated process toward equality between men and women globally.
However, there is a still a great deal we need to do. Pay equity was just the beginning. It was not the end. Gender analysis must become a commonly used tool by this government in order to achieve—
Human Rights Day
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
The Speaker
The hon. member for Beauport—Montmorency—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île-d'Orléans.
Prime Minister
Statements By Members
December 10th, 1999 / 11:10 a.m.
Michel Guimond Beauport—Montmorency—Orléans, QC
Mr. Speaker, when the Prime Minister decides it is time to put Quebec in its place, to deny the existence of the Quebec people and attack them just to make himself look good, there is no commitment, no fair play, no rules that hold any more.
The Prime Minister does his deeds at night, behind closed doors, running roughshod over the public and its democratically elected representatives.
Speaking about Fidel Castro and his regime, the Prime Minister did not hesitate to say "He does not have much opposition. I would love to be in the same position".
The Prime Minister's past and present actions clearly demonstrate that he meant what he said. The important thing for him is to have his own views prevail at all times. Anyone holding a different view has no choice but to shut up.
This is a sad day for democracy.
St. Francis Xavier University
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Progressive Conservative
Peter MacKay Pictou—Antigonish—Guysborough, NS
Mr. Speaker, we are very pleased to congratulate the 207 students of St. Francis Xavier University who will receive their degrees on Saturday at fall convocation. I would also like to congratulate this year's senior class who received their cherished X-rings as part of the St. FX day festivities on December 3.
The famous X-ring has been in existence since 1942, and the ceremony has been the crowning achievement of a Xavarian's university career since 1958. This year close to 800 students received their rings. As the ring stands out, so too do St. FX grads in fields of science, business and education circles. Yes, St. FX has been known for having produced some of the most prominent politicians in the 20th century.
In special recognition, I extend congratulations to the 46 graduating students of the Coady International Institute. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Coady Institute is renowned for educating social action and economic co-operation to community leaders around the world.
St. FX continues to be a worldclass university and I congratulate this year's graduates. You are truly excellent.
Montfort Hospital
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
Eugène Bellemare Carleton—Gloucester, ON
Mr. Speaker, yesterday evening, more than 3,000 Franco-Ontarians from the national capital region gathered at the Cité collégiale to celebrate the legal victory of Ottawa's Montfort Hospital.
The Ontario divisional court recently ruled that the Montfort Hospital, the only French language teaching hospital in the province, is necessary to serve the francophone community, which knows how to stand up for its rights and survive.
Department Of Transport
Statements By Members
11:10 a.m.
John Duncan Vancouver Island North, BC
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Transport is playing hardball with B.C. stakeholders in its abandoning of any interest in maintaining remote west coast docks and wharves. Stakeholders are complaining.
The department has been playing hardball with my office as well. I submitted an access to information request in April for DOT strategy and plans to devolve over 50 west coast dock facilities.
In June I was told the response was ready and only needed editing. In August, when it was clear that no progress had been made, I complained to the access commissioner, who shares my concern. Now it has been eight months, and still no response.
Access to information legislation designed to bring transparency to government is being subverted.
How can I represent west coast interests if I am hampered by departmental arrogance?
National Unity
Oral Question Period
11:15 a.m.
Calgary Southwest
Preston Manning Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, we understand that the Prime Minister has completed legislation setting out the government's guidelines on secession referenda.
We have advocated this type of legislation for a long time and—
National Unity
Oral Question Period
11:15 a.m.
Some hon. members
Oh, oh.
National Unity
Oral Question Period
11:15 a.m.
Preston Manning Calgary Southwest, AB
Check the records.
It is crucial, however, that any such legislation actually bring clarity, including a clear definition of what constitutes an acceptable question and what constitutes a clear majority.
Will the Prime Minister now tell the House how his proposed legislation defines each of these?
National Unity
Oral Question Period
11:15 a.m.
Jean Chrétien Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, if we could have unanimous consent we could propose the bill right away so that I would be at liberty to reply to all these questions. Is there unanimous consent?
National Unity
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11:15 a.m.
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Skip to comments.Cancer vs Jesus
Posted on 06/18/2010 6:59:20 PM PDT by Patriot1259
By Wesley Wilson, Age 12
Let's face it. We all hate cancer. But when you read John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth and the life," that gives us something to think about.
Jesus' way is the only way. You won't be misled.
Jesus' truth is the only truth you can always depend on in good times and bad.
And the most important, The Life is the only thing we live for. Some people say there's no cure for cancer. Jesus is the only cure for cancer.
And that's the truth.
Editor's Note: Wesley is my son, and he's writing this about his daddy who has gone to at-home hospice this week.
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As the creator of all things, why do you think God decided to create cancer? Why didn't He create humans so that they can live disease free, or even grow new limbs?
To answer you question, He probably did. The Creation was corrupted by sin.
I had cancer. I had cancer surgery, and have been cancer-free ever since. Going through that has been one of the best things that's ever happened to me. I thank the Lord for my cancer.
That's a very nice letter. Cancer, as with all tough battles, brings one so close to Christ they can hear Him breathing on the Cross. Amd that's when one gets to really become good buddies with Jesus, and when one (if they eventually accept their plight with joy and Love) can become "healed" as well.
The good news is that He is compassionate and patient with us - enough to provide a way back to harmony with God. That Way is His only begotten Son - the last Adam, who lived the perfect life (that we couldn't live) in our place. And, since the wages of sin is death, His Son died in our place - once for all time, that believers might live forever with our Creator.
That is exactly my story too.
It brought me closer to God, closer to my family, adjusted my priorities. I have more peace now. It was one of the best things to ever happen to me. :-)
Sickness and death entered the world when Adam fell.
Please understand that the article above was written by a 12 year old who has a father in hospice care because of cancer.
Wesley and family, I pray that you will know that Jesus, while on the cross, took upon himself all the misery and suffering that your father/husband is going through.
Prayers it is God's will for healing for Wesley's dad, if not, then for the ultimate healing.
Didn't God know that was going to happen?
Doesn't He know, prior to creating them, what they will do in life?
And God knew this would happen, that Adam would fall, didn't He?
Yes, God knew it would happen.
You are tapping on the window of "the problem of evil." There have been countless sermons, Bible studies, and books on the subject.
God can stop evil. Why doesn't He? God could have prevented the Fall. Why didn't He?
There is probably not enough bandwidth on FR for me to address the topic, but it is addressed to a large degree in Romans chapter 9.
I will conclude by saying that while God did not prevent all evil, He prevents a whole lot of it. Also, He provided a way out at immeasurable personal price.
I recommend an inexpensive book. "God and Evil, the Problem Solved" by Gordon H. Clark. It is about five bucks and is an in depth, biblical examination of the question.
But are you thanking the Lord for others' cancer too?
"Didnt God know that was going to happen?"
Peering through a dark smoky glass it is hard for me to say "what God knows".
He is omniscient, and didn't choose to create robots. See Persevero response - it's a good one.
You'll find it's really all about trust....trusting the most (and only) trustable One in the universe. When we decide our plan would have been better, we make of ourselves a god. That god is too small & insufficient.
How is it, that you KNOW these things things about God?
Then how is it that you can know that creation was corrupted by sin?
So if God is omniscient, and God cannot be wrong...how can something He knows will happen, not happen?
Your question makes no sense to me...sorry. He knows all & owns all. He will redeem that which the Usuper has temporarily stolen away - His Bride & the earth.
Pretty simple really...If God knows something will happen, does it have to happen?
How does that question not make sense? Seems like a yes or no thing.
Only by faith that the Bible is God's word,stating that creation groans in agony for deliverance . Romans I think. Faith you have it or you do not. I can know the answer of your question through faith.
What about people of other faiths? How is the validity of on'e faith determined?
No, of course not.
The weird thing is that maladies such as cancer are the terrible result of the Fall. But God can use them for His benefit and ours.
Yes, if God knows something will happen, then it will happen.
What do you mean by "the validity of one's faith"? Everyone has faith, in different things and people. Only faith in the Savior is efficacious.
Are you asking if God could be made a liar? What He has proclaimed will be. He knows all that is past, present, and future.
Are you asking if man can prevail upon Him to change His mind? There is some suggestion of that in the scriptures, yet He always knows what He is doing.
Example: Satan has set his will against God & will ultimately be dispatched to the Lake of Fire, which burns eternally. So, if I pray that Satan will repent, be reconciled to God, and return to heaven, will it happen? No, because that would make the Word of God untrue. And, God is Truth.
"How is it, that you KNOW these things things about God?"
God reveals Himself and His will not just to me, but to you and everyone else as well, through his Bible.
That is what the purpose of the Bible is.
I think the answer is rather simple. Free will and the ability to choose good cannot occur unless the opposite of those things exists and can be understood.
There is no happiness without sadness.
No health without disease.
No compassion without suffering.
Me mercy without justice.
No love without hate.
No life without death.
I disagree with the premise of your post.
I believe there is indeed happiness without sadness. At least ultimately, in heaven. There is no sorrow there. Yet everyone is joyful.
If, by your statements, you mean to say that bad things are definitely going to happen in this world, then yes, I agree.
I like to see laws that minimize risks to others, without making life so risk-free as to be unliveable.
As an example, we require hotels have guards on their windows so that kids and stumblers don't fall out.
But we don't forbid them to have windows at all, nor do we require them to check them every hour on the hour.
There is a middle ground, and I think I am advocating that.
Actually my reply wandered off into a tangent, sorry. Wish we had the ability to delete our own posts. I'd have liked to clean my reply up somewhat.
OK, I see. Thanks
No, I'm not asking if God can be made a liar and no, I'm not asking if man can prevail upon Him to change His mind.
I'm suggesting that if God knows what someone will do, and what God knows will happen, must happen...then where is the free-will choice?
For an example, God knew Jeffrey Dahmer was going to commit horrible crimes before Dahmer was even born. This we've established. How then, could Dahmer NOT commit those crimes? Why would God create horrible people and innocent victims, knowing what will happen?
What about non-Christians? Why does God create them? He knows what their choices are going to be. He even knows that they will be non-Christian, before He creates them.
Felix culpa. Google it.
Wesley, I pray for a miracle for your Daddy.
I know when hospice care is called in, people think the worst is on its way. I hope you can sit with your Dad and he can express to you what are his most important dreams for you, and what his desires are for you in terms of your behavior and life journey. If your Dad goes to G-d before you grow up, I know you will be wanting to achieve some things for him, or be some way because he dreamed it. You will wish to know what he most wanted for you.
How I hope your Dad can receive a miraculous recovery. I will be praying.
NO, if He had known the devil was going to rebel then He would not have set Lucifer as the anointed cherub that covereth; Oh and this did not happen in this flesh age. But is the reason why we have this flesh age.
We are not told when our soul and spirit intellect were created, and when the Adam was formed he was not alive until the breath of life was breathed into his nostrils. Breath of life means soul.... and we are told that when our flesh dies the soul/spirit returns to the Maker that sent it.
And Paul writes that before ever doing good or evil Jacob He loved and Esau He hated... That simply is NOT possible to hate someone you do not even know, most especially a babe not yet born in the flesh. Romans 9:11-16
I did...??? I don't see how cancer can be considered fortunate, except to those that have survived. Certainly not to those that haven't survived, currently have it, or their families. I think if you were so callous as to poll those poor people in chemo wards, sitting there for hours with that poison dripping in them, day after day, or to a terminal ward, you would be very hard pressed to find anyone that was thankful for having cancer.
OK, many here seem to disagree. Thanks for the answer.
"What about non-Christians? Why does God create them? He knows what their choices are going to be. He even knows that they will be non-Christian, before He creates them."
As it is written, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau I have hated."
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not! For He says to Moses:
"I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion."
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy.
For the Scripture says to the Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth."
Therefore He has mercy on whom He wills, and whom he wills He hardens.
You will say to me then, "Why does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?"
But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, "Why have you made me like this?"
Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?
(All of the above except your question is Romans 9:13-21)
Yes Stuart. God knew before the dawn of time that you would be exceptionally annoying. Still he let you live. The most likely reason for this is he wanted FReepers to grow in patience.
Yes I read about the 'fortunate fall'. If no one is like unto God, then how can you know that all is a gift?
Was all that an answer?
This ain't reality, friends. We all wake up to reality eventually. Usually after about 80 years of this hilarious, terrible dream.
I'm asking these questions outside the context of the bible. If I wanted scriptural answers, I would read scripture. I'm asking in the hopes that some will answer without referencing scripture.
Yes, you asked why God created non-Christians.
I thought that portion of Romans 9 addressed that question pretty well.
Nice, but if ya can't or don't want to answer, at least say so.
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Pet Peeves?
Flying with your pet? You should start preparing for your trip well in advance to make sure it will be as snarl-free as possible, according to Alison Abramson Hasson, a veterinarian based in New York City and Westchester.
Many countries require the rabies vaccine to be given at least one month but no more than a year before your trip. Ignoring such rules could delay your departure, so find out your destination country's requirements well in advance.
For the most up-to-date data on traveling with pets to a particular country, visit www.aphis.usda.gov/regulations/vs/iregs/animals. Regularly updated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this Web page includes information for most species of animals and lists every country's requirements regarding vaccines, microchips and more.
If you live in the U.S., your paperwork likely needs to be signed by a veterinarian accredited by the Department of Agriculture and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. A vet who lacks such accreditation can probably send the paperwork out to be signed, but you will need to allow time for that.
Ask your veterinarian for help interpreting and meeting requirements. If you regularly travel with your pet to a particular country, ask the vet whether the animal is eligible for a pet passport (yes, there is such a thing), which will allow it to cross international borders more easily.
If you anticipate your pet being an anxious traveler, you may want to consider prescription sedatives or tranquilizers. If you do, test out the medication well before your trip, to make sure your pet responds favorably to it.
Another way to put your pet at ease is to familiarize him with the sights, smells and noises associated with cars and airports. Dogs and cats are creatures of habit, so if they have been exposed to things like car trips and airplane engines, takeoff should be a cinch. Since dog and cat ears have similar structures to those of humans, it's likely that they sometimes experience the same discomfort that humans do while flying. To minimize discomfort from changes in pressure, especially during takeoff and landing, offer your pet a small amount of food or water to cause him to swallow.
Hasson encourages pet owners to have a microchip implanted under the animal's skin so it can be readily identified should it become lost. Microchips are the first way veterinary hospitals and shelters attempt to identify lost pets. Several companies manufacture the chips, including 24 Pet Watch (www.24petwatch.com) and Home Again (www.homeagain.com).
If you'll be staying in a hotel, call ahead to make sure it allows pets. Typically, you'll be required to leave a deposit upon arrival to cover any damages. On a more positive note, some hotels offer amenities for pets, which could allow you to shorten your packing list. The Hotel Marlowe in Boston, for example,provides a Pampered Pet Package, with beds, blankets and treats.
Packing for Pets–A Checklist
Veterinarian Alison Abramson Hasson suggests this packing list for pet owners:
• Up-to-date, signed travel certificates and other paperwork
• Address and phone number of veterinarian/veterinary hospital in destination city or country
• Secure carrier approved for air travel (likely not required on a private jet, but can provide added comfort to animals and humans alike)
• Label to place on carrier that includes contact and microchip information and destination
• Collar with ID tags and leash
• Collapsible travel bowl
• Food (especially if your pet needs a kind that may not be available at your destination)
• Treats
• Bottled water
• Medications (always bring more than you anticipate needing), including monthly preventives (e.g. for heart-worm, fleas and ticks)
• Comb/brush
• Lint remover
• Alcohol-free baby wipes
• Waste-removal bags
• Absorbent pads or cat litter
A Nanny for the Jet-Set Pet
You can leave en route animal care to a pro like Carol Martin, a corporate flight attendant and "top dog" at Bend, Ore.-based Sit 'n Stay Global, which provides flight attendant/pet nannies for business jet travelers. "I'm all about keeping pets safe on airplanes," Martin said. The company's flight attendants are trained in animal emergency care and their equipment includes harnesses for securing pets comfortably, canine flotation gear and veterinary oxygen masks. Even if you don't bring a pet nanny along, you can probably hire one to provide services like the ones Martin offers her clients after they arrive at their destinations. With an iPad full of pet-oriented apps, she organizes a day of walks and play in pet-friendly places with her charge, and sends iPhone photos of the gamboling pet to the owner. "At the end of the day, you come back and settle in with the tired dog or cat and relax," Martin said. "That's priceless when you're on the road." –James Wynbrandt
Please add to your pet checklist that the pet owner should check with the aircraft operator and with his/her fellow passengers for any allergies to animals. As the captain on a global business jet, I am allergic to pet dander and would not be able to fly the trip if a passenger arrived with a pet.
Sit 'n Stay Global has moved our home base from Bend, OR to SoCal to make it easier to launch anywhere folks need us in the world. Same service, easier access.
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May 3- 4: Immediately after getting back from Vancouver, Kristen promoted SWATH with Jimmy Kimmel Live Show and The Tonight Show. Pics of her arriving on the 3rd to Jimmy Kimmel here. On the 4th we got pics of K arriving at the NBC studios to film her interview with Jay Leno.
May 6-7: Kristen spotted leaving LA and arriving in NYC for the MET Gala. She was even spotted out and about in the city with her bodyguard. The next day (7th) Kristen was seen leaving her hotel before she made an appearance at the 2012 Met Gala with Balenciaga's creative director, Nicolas Ghesquière. Later that night she was spotted leaving the after party.
May 8-10: It's time for more SWATH promo. This time in Paris. Kristen leaving her hotel in NYC to head to Paris. She arrived on May 9th where she was a guest on LeGrand Journal along side Charlize Theron to promote SWATH. Kristen and Charlize are so funny together, it's a must watch show. Pics of Kristen leaving Paris on the 10th. Next stop London....
May 10-11: Kristen in London to begin her long promotional tour for SWATH. She made time to film her appearance for Graham Norton Show. Mean while Rob spotted on a plane on his way to London. Hoping he'd make it to the premiere of course. Us and our shipper hearts.. :) RK spotted that same night leaving their hotel.
May 11-13: SWATH Press Junket in London + Rob's birthday dinner. Won't bore you with how many interviews Kristen did. If you want to go back and check on all of them click here for an extensive post about the whole SWATH promo. On May 13th (Rob's birthday) he was spotted leaving his hotel + Also pics of him arriving at his birthday dinner followed by pics of him, Kristen, friends, and family leaving the restaurant. I'm sure he had a great time with his loved ones. :)
May 14: Snow White and The Huntsman Premiere in London. Such an excited day at the time. First we saw some smiley Stew leaving her hotel and on her way to the SWATH world premiere. To see our master post of the premiere click here. Kristen looked so happy this day, and I was so extremely happy-proud of her. Glad that Rob made an appearance as well and we can clearly see him at the after party. Later that night we saw a glimpse of Kristen, Rob and Charlize leaving a club, as well as pics of them arriving back to their hotel. Needless to say.. happy moment. Kristen was spotted arriving at the BBC studios and leaving her hotel later that day.
May 15-20: The promo tour for SWATH continues as Kristen makes her way through Berlin on May 16h for a fan event. Pics of her arriving the previous night as well as pics of her having dinner with cast. May 17th was the press conference and photo call in Madrid followed by an appearance at Spanish show, El Hormiguero where Charlize and Kristen were hilarious. She was spotted later that night having dinner in the city. May 18th Kristen arrives in Mexico for another press conference, she was seen leaving Mexico on the 20th. You can check out our extended SWATH promo round up for more pics, interviews, etc.
May 21- 23: Probably my most favorite days of the year- Part 1. Kristen at LAX on her way to Paris for the Premiere of OTR at the Cannes Film Festival. Pics of her arriving in Paris and later leaving a cast meeting. The next day was the 'On the Road' photo call, which I think was a success. Kristen looked so happy and we were just so proud. After that followed a press conference. Rob walked the red carpet at OTR Cannes Premiere on May 23. This was the first time he was at the red carpet for Kristen's movie premiere so it was a BFD. How excited were you guys that he was there?? :) We even got pics of him on his way to the prem and all... Kristen arrived at the 'On The Road' premiere with her cast and she just looked amazing and flawless.... Never have I been so proud :33.... We also got some cute pictures of them from inside the screening. I love their not so subtle looks. :) Fast forward a few hours later and we got the most amazing pictures ever. Rob and Kristen kissing at the after party. Please excuse the massive caps shouting at the post. Kristen was hard at work the next few days doing press for the movie. As always, click here for a more extensive post about the movie, OTR.
May 24-28: Rob in Cannes for the premiere of Cosmopolis. Rob started the part of his time in Cannes on the 24th where he started doing press for the movie, as well as attended LeGrand Journal-Cannes Edition. On the 25th was the big day and we saw him and cast attended a photo call and a press conference for the film. Kristen also surprised us by attending the premiere of Cosmopolis. Even though this wasn't the first time that Kristen walked the red carpet for one of Rob's films it was a BFD!!! :) Short after we saw Rob walk the red carpet alongside his cast members and director. Another very proud moment for our fandom. Rob look amazing and thrilled to be there. We also were lucky enough to get sweet pics of RK inside the theater (True love, guys) RK were also later spotted at the after party here, here, and arriving back at their hotel. Of course, you can see and extensive look at our coverage of Cosmopolis here. Rob spent the next few days doing interviews for Cosmo and also took time to attend the premier of Reese's movie, MUD. On 27th he was spotted having dinner with Cosmopolos cast mates and finally spotted at the airport on the 28th. Next stop is Portugal.....
May 28-29: Rob landed in Portugal to continue his promotional tour for Cosmopolis. He was spotted by fans on the 28th where he took pics and signed for a few of them. The next day he was spotted sight seeing, and then did a mini photo call as well as a press conference followed by the premiere where even his family attended.
May 29- June 1: While Rob was busy promoting Cosmpololis on the other side of the pond Kristen was also busy doing another mini US Promo for SWATH. This time she attended an awesome fan event with Josh Horowitz that was called MTV Sneak Peek: SWATH. Kristen was being so funny and adorable and you know she loves Josh. That same night she attended a screening of SWATH in LA. The next day she was seen leaving LA and arriving in NYC to be a guest on 'The Today Show' and on 'Live with Kelly.' She was also spotted leaving the NBC studios where she was doing more press for SWATH. On June 1st she was spotted leaving NYC and arriving back in LA... Busy bodies, right?
May 30- June 1: Back to the other side of the pond. Rob attended a screening of Cosmopolis in Paris on May 30th, and he also was a guest on the show LePetite Show, where he talked about the film. Cute interview, watch it. The next day he attended the premiere of Cosmopolis in Berlin, Germany. And finally on June 1st he attended a Cosmopolis Q&A in London and was spotted again later that night. We also got a pic of him at a Marcus Foster gig in London the next day..... Next stop for him is Toronto.... OMG This year was so busy for them... And we're not even near done...
June 3: Kristen attended the MTV movie awards 2012. She presented the award for best female performance. She won best kiss awards and the cast of Twilight also won Best Movie award. Missed Rob on this one as they won Best Kiss for the 4th time in a row. Kristen doing the kissing solo thing was too cute :)
June 3-5: As Kristen was accepting the award for Best Kiss, Rob was spotted landing in Toronto for the Premiere of Cosmopolis. A photo call and press conference was held shortly before him and his cast mates arrived at the premiere. He was a guest on the George Stroumboulopoulous Tonight Show. He was spotted leaving Toronto and arriving back in LA on the 5th.
June 16-20: SWATH Sydney Promo time- Kristen was spotted at LAX on her to Sydney to keep promoting SWATH. She arrived the next morning and got straight to work doing press on the 18th and was even spotted entering a popular club. She attended the premiere on the 19th and was later seen leaving Sydney on the 20th and arriving back in LA on the 21st.
June 20- June 26: Lots of date night went on this week considering they had been so busy for the few months before. As Kristen was making her way back to LA from Sydney Rob went out with buddies to a Metric Concert. The very next night when Kristen came back home they went out again, this time to a Jenny Lewis show in LA. Two days after that on the 23rd they attended a wedding together. Where we got to see some very adorable and affectionate pictures of our love birds and even some really cute fan accounts of them at the wedding, etc. On the 26th Rob stepped out to a Katy Perry party for her movie, 'Part of Me,' he was spotted leaving in the Justin Bieber bus. Cute? LOL
July 12: Rob and Kristen attend Comic Con 2012. There's tons of pics of them arriving, signing for fans, at the press conference, at the fan panel and leaving the event. Link to one post with everything from this event is here. RK were especially sweet at this year's comic-con :)
July 19: Such a bitter sweet day for us... The very first time we saw RK be so blunt about their relationship at Bobby Long's gig and at the same time knowing what was happening in their personal lives. We won't sit here and act like nothing happened. But, like I've said before... why focus on the negative, right? I know that they are in a much better place now. So, maybe July was a set back, but I know they are a much more solid couple now. Cheers to an even better 2013, guys.
July 22: Rob and Kristen at the Teen Choice Awards 2012. Click here to see a full list of awards they won as well as see more pictures, videos and more.
August 13-22: Finally the time arrives for Rob to promote Cosmopolis in the US. First stop his guest appearance at The Daily Show on the 13th followed by the big premiere of his film in NYC. The next morning Rob and David were invited to ring in the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Rob took the whole day to do press for Cosmopolis and was finally spotted leaving his hotel around mid day. He was later spotted in the city with a friend. On the 15th Rob was a guest on Good Morning America, followed by a fan Q&A in the afternoon. The next day he did more press and even did an interview with our beloved Josh Horowitz. That night he was spotted out and about in the city. In between these days Kristen is spotted for the first time in a while on the 20th. We missed her. Fast forward a few days and Rob is back in LA and this time he went to Jimmy Kimmel to promote Cosmopolis on the 22nd.


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October is recognized nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Union College, along with the Knox County community, signed a proclamation this week declaring it locally as well.
The proclamation was signed Monday, Oct. 7 in the Sharp Academic Center on Union's campus. Those there to sign the proclamation included: Marcia Hawkins, Ph.D., president of Union, Wendell Lewis "Skip" Hammons, Jr., Knox County District Judge, Gilbert Holland, Knox County Attorney, and Renia Owens and Dana Brown, two domestic violence victim advocates.
According to Brown, domestic violence is a very real problem on college campuses. In statistics provided by Brown, it was reported that 21 percent of college students have experienced domestic violence by a currentpartner. Additionally, 13 percent of college women report they were forced to have sex by a dating partner; 60 percent of acquaintance rapes on college campuses occur in a casual or steady dating relationship; and more than 13 percent of college women report they have been stalked.
These statistics are what makes Brown so appreciative of Union College for taking an active stance on raising awareness.
"I would like to thank Union College for their commitment to the Knox County Domestic Violence Council and the community," Brown said. "By educating others about domestic violence, we are increasing awareness and providing valuable information of resources to victims of intimate partner violence."
Hawkins added that it was a privilege for Union to work with the Knox County Domestic Violence Council because domestic violence encompasses all types of people.
"This is a very real problem that permeates all income levels and cultures. I'd like to see domestic violence gone within mylifetime," Hawkins said. "But in the meantime, we need to work person by person and step by step to educate the community and help victims heal."
In addition to the proclamation, Union College will host a panel discussion Oct. 24 that will allow students and members of the community to talk to a survivor and experts in relevant fields of study. Called "Conversations With a Survivor," event includes dinner and is free to the public for a limited number of preregistered guests. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Child-care will be available through Union College's Common Partners service program.
Brown added that there is currently a domestic violence support group that is open to the community and students of Union College that meets on a weekly basis. This is a free group.
If you would like more information about the support group or would like to make a reservation for "Conversations with a Survivor," contact Brown at 606-392-1101.