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Wacks, David A. (Routledge, July , 2006)[more][less]Wacks, David A. 2009-01-05T19:20:18Z 2009-01-05T19:20:18Z 2006-07 Wacks, David A. "Reading Jaume Roig's Spill and the Libro de buen amor in the Iberian maqama tradition." Bulletin of Spanish Studies 83.5 (2006): 597-616 1475-3820 http://hdl.handle.net/1794/8227 15 p. en_US Routledge Llibre de les dones Algemia Ibn Zabara Maqama Jaume Roig Juan Ruiz Spill Libro de buen amor Reading Jaume Roig's Spill and the Libro de buen amor in the Iberian maqama tradition Article
Wacks, David A. (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006)[more][less]Wacks, David A. 2009-01-05T19:22:19Z 2009-01-05T19:22:19Z 2006 Wacks, David A. "Reconquest Colonialism and Andalusi Narrative Practice in Don Juan Manuel's Conde Lucanor." diacritics 36.3-4 (2006): 87-103 http://hdl.handle.net/1794/8228 17 p. en_US Johns Hopkins University Press al-Andalus Conde Lucanor Reconquest Don Juan Manuel Amthal al-Mutamid Reconquest Colonialism and Andalusi Narrative Practice in Don Juan Manuel's Conde Lucanor Article
Wacks, David A. (February 18, 2011)[more][less]Wacks, David A. 2011-02-18T18:06:48Z 2011-02-18T18:06:48Z 2011-02-18T18:06:48Z http://hdl.handle.net/1794/10981 Slidecast (slides + audio) of a conference paper Troubadours both Provencal and Galician Portuguese were regulars at the court of Alfonso X of Castile-Leon (1252-1284). The "Learned King" himself was a prolific composer of Galician-Portuguese verse both sacred and profane and was a patron of poets working in a number of languages. One of these, Todros Abulafia, was exceptional among his Christian counterparts in that he composed troubadouresque verse in Hebrew as opposed to Provencal or Galician-Portuguese, and among Jewish poets in that he enjoyed the direct patronage of a Christian sovereign whom he celebrated in his poems. Abulafia's poetry is typical of writers working in Diaspora in that his literary practice reflects both the Jewish community to which he belongs as well as the greater community of Romance-speaking Iberia. It reflects the socio-economic relationship between Jewish community and sovereign as well as the linguistic and artistic relationships between the Hebrew and Romance poetic traditions. This tension between sovereignty and Jewish community, between Hebrew and Romance, so characteristic of life in diaspora, fuels certain innovations in Abulafia's poetry. He pioneers in Hebrew a poetic voice that goes beyond the stock tropes and commonplaces of previous Hebrew tradition, to embrace the more personal and self-conscious lyric of the troubadours. He elegizes a Christian King's patronage in a language the monarch is sure not to understand. All of this is expressed in an idiom laced with images and set phrases drawn from the Prophets and Song of Songs of the Hebrew Bible. In this paper I give a full accounting of Abulafia's entanglement with troubadouresque poetics and how the sociopolitics of diaspora inform his literary practice. Oregon Humanities Center,University of Oregon en_US Abulafia, Todros ben Joseph, ha-Levi, ca. 1220-1298 Troubadours Troubadour poetry Medieval Hebrew poetry Diasporic literature Diaspora Fin'amor Courtly love Recycling the Troubadours in Hebrew: Todros Abulafia, Hebrew Troubadour at the Court of Alfonso X Presentation
Wacks, David A. (http://www.ehumanista.ucsb.edu/, 2010)[more][less]Wacks, David A. 2010-02-18T17:13:21Z 2010-02-18T17:13:21Z 2010 Wacks, David. "Toward a History of Hispano-Hebrew Literature of Christian Iberia in the Romance Context." eHumanista 14 (2010): 178-209. Print. 15405877 http://hdl.handle.net/1794/10199 Wacks proposes a new, comprehensive look at the Romance context of the Hebrew Literature of Christian Iberia. He surveys the extant criticism and provides an overview of key texts and their relationship to vernacular literary and cultural practices. Along the way, he provides some explanation for the intellectual and institutional practices that, until recently, have discouraged such an approach Harvard Center for Jewish Studies, Harry Starr Fellowship in Judaica en_US http://www.ehumanista.ucsb.edu/ Hispano-Hebrew literature Literatura hispano-hebrea Sefarad Medieval Spanish literature Medieval Hebrew literature Sephardic literature Hebrew literature of Christian Iberia Judah al-Harizi Judah ibn Shabbetai Joseph ibn Zabara Isaac ibn Sahula Hebraistas españoles Spanish Hebraists Jacob ben Elazar Todros Abulafia Shem Tov Ardutiel de Carrión Vidal Benvenist Solomon ibn Verga Toward a History of Hispano-Hebrew Literature in its Romance Context Article
Vernacular Anxiety and the Semitic Imaginary: Shem Tov Isaac ibn Ardutiel de Carrión and his CriticsWacks, David (Taylor and Francis, 2012)[more][less]Wacks, David 2012-11-02T17:24:34Z 2014-12-29T21:12:31Z 2012 Wacks, David. "Vernacular Anxiety and the Semitic Imaginary: Shem Tov Isaac Ibn Ardutiel De Carrión and His Critics." Journal of Medieval Iberian Cultural Studies 4.2 (2012): 167–184. Print. 1754-6559 http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12479 Shem Tov ibn Isaac Ardutiel (Santob de Carrión) lived in the fourteenth century, period of intense vernacularization of literary practice in Castile. Shem Tov has long been imagined as a model of multiculturality, and the lasting impact of his diglossic literary legacy is undeniable. He is a compelling case study of the role of Hebrew literature in the age of Hispano-Romance vernacularity. Shem Tov writes at a time when Spanish Jewish authors voice considerable ambivalence about the practice of vernacular literature. In this essay I offer a new reading of Proverbios morales and his Hebrew Debate between the pen and the scissors as veiled critiques of Castilian literary practice and a defense of Hebrew in an age of vernacularization. The ambivalence and anxiety that characterized Jewish approaches to the vernacular are mirrored by modern critics of the literature of Spain's Jews. Spanish criticism of Shem Tov's work is revealing of conflictive modern Spanish attitudes toward the role of Jewish authors in a national literary legacy. In the second part of this essay I demonstrate how the anxieties that characterized Jewish-Christian literary relations in 14th century Castile are still alive and well in 19th and 20th century Spanish scholarship. en_US Taylor and Francis cc_by-nc-sa Shem Tov de Carrion, Santob de Carrion, Medieval Hebrew literature, Hispano-Hebrew Literature, Medieval Spanish Literature, Proverbios morales, Debate between the pen and the scissors, Milhemet ha-et ve-ha misparayim, mahberet, maqama, Vernacular Anxiety and the Semitic Imaginary: Shem Tov Isaac ibn Ardutiel de Carrión and his Critics Article
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Sports news from the Pollock, SD area.
Posted 2/18/13 (Mon)
By Wendy Thorstenson
The Lady Wolverines finished off their regular season with a 59-32 over Northwestern at Mellette on Thursday, Feb. 14. Herreid-Selby Area heads into post season play leading in seed points in the district and region and posts a 19-1 record.
"It was a good game to cap off the reason season by winning on the road," said Coach Dean Schwartz. "We shot well by making 50 percent from the field and 36 percent from beyond the arc. "
Eight Herreid-Selby Area players added points to the winning score and Shauni Schwartz, 15, and McKenzie Frank, 13, both reached double digits. "We had pretty balanced scoring which is critical going into post season," Coach Schwartz added. "McKenzie is shooting well by making three of seven for threes. We did a better job of rebounding and defended pretty well to hold them to just 32 points."
H-SA raced ahead 17-3 at the start of the game as Kendra Thorstenson and Abbey Fjeldheim hit the first two field goals and Schwartz and Taylor Madden added 11 consecutive points. The Wildcats hit a trey and a free throw and Frank answered with five Wolverine points for a 22-7 score at the end the period.
H-SA's scoring slowed in the second quarter, but six Lady Wolverines added points to outscore the Wildcats 13-9 and go ahead 35-16 at halftime.
Northwestern and H-SA both scored 10 points in the third quarter for a score of 45-26, but the Wolverines poured it on again in the final quarter to outscore the Wildcats 14 to 6 for a final advantage of 26 points.
The Lady Wolverines connected on eight of 22 treys, 15 of 30 field goals and five of nine free throws. Northwestern was four for 10 from the charity stripe and added two three-point baskets.
Rebounds were many as H-Sa nabbed 42 and Northwestern grabbed 39. Lady Wolverine rebounders included Haylee Biel, nine, Schwartz, K. Thorstenson and Madden, all with six, Frank, five, and Fjeldheim and Jana Thorstenson, three apiece.
H-SA had 10 steals, including three by Fjeldheim and two apiece by K. Thorstenson, Madden and Haylee Biel. Northwestern made 11 steals.
Schwartz, six, and Biel, three, combined for H-SA's nine blocks while Northwestern had only one block.
Assisting the scorers were Fjeldheim with two and Schwartz, K. Thorstenson, Frank and Biel, each with one. Northwestern had seven assists.
H-SA had 13 turnovers and 11 fouls while the Wildcats had 11 turnovers and 15 fouls.
"We need to focus on the post season by taking one game at a time," said Coach Schwartz.
We have had some sickness on the team the last couple of weeks and need to get well."
Biel 1 2/4 4
Fjeldheim 3/1 9
Frank 2/3 13
Madden 2/1 7
Quaschnick 0/1 3
Reierson 0/1 0
Schwartz 4/2 1/1 15
J. Thorstenson 1 2/2 4
K. Thorstenson 2 0/1 4
Wolverines 15/8 5/9 59
Wildcats 11/2 4/10 32
The JV squad ended their season with a 35-24 win and a 6-5 record. H-SA came out and took an 11-8 lead after the first quarter and was on top 17-11 at halftime. Northwestern had a run early in the third quarter to go ahead 19-20 before H-SA finished the quarter ahead 25-20. H-SA outscored the Wildcats 10 to four in the final quarter to win by 11.
Scoring for the Lady Wolverines were J. Thorstenson, 14, Biel, six, McKenzie Reierson, four, Kelsey Quaschnick and Michaela Seibel, three apiece, Courtney Anderson and Kara Thorstenson, two each, and Grace Goehring, one.
Biel led the way in rebounds with six while J. Thorstenson and Seibel had five apiece and Reierson had four. Grabbing three each were Tegan Meidinger and Grace Goehring. Biel also led the team in steals with four and assists with three. Meidinger had two assists.
The C team was close, but H-SA came out behind 18-21 when the final buzzer sounded. Northwetsrn went ahead 1-4 after the first quarter, but H-SA fought back to lead 10-4 at the half. Northwestern outscored H-SA four to three in the third quarter and 13 to five in the final quarter to get the win.
Six Lady Wolverines added points including Kendra Dressel, six, Grace Goehring, five, Danielle Gusman, three, K. Thorstenson, two, and Jess Kurtz and Anderson, one apiece.
As a finale to the JV and C team seasons, Coach Marnie Goehring made the following comments. "With seven wins and five losses, we faired quite well with our opponents. A couple of the games were lost by only one or two buckets. For each game we counted on our veteran players to come in and give us two or three good quarters, and then we put the ball in the hands of our younger players. Both groups of girls played good defense and learned very quickly how to move the ball offensively.
"Haylee Biel, Kelsey Quaschnick, McKenzie Reierson, Lacey Houck, and Jana Thorstenson will be greatly missed next year on the court. Their experience, ability to handle pressure, and leadership was very evident. Tegan Meidinger, Michaela Seibel, Paige Dressel, Danielle Gusman, Nikki Geller, and Brogan Kary filled many of these leadership roles when the starters were out. Tegan was responsible for bringing the ball up the court and did a fine job. Michaela was asked to fill the low/high post position and came through for us getting many rebounds and putting up some key shots. Paige and Brogan were very versatile players and we were able to put them in various positions. Danielle and Nikki were new players to the Lady Wolverine basketball team. They were a great addition and also helped fill in where they were needed.
"Toward the end of the season we were able to allow the eighth graders to join us for practice and a few games. With them on board we were able to do our own scrimmaging during practice and also were able to have some C games which gave everyone more playing time. Jess Kurtz, Courtney Anderson, Kendra Dressel, Kara Thorstenson and Grace Goehring got to experience the feel of what a varsity practice is, and also the intensity of a C and JV game.
"This JV team was filled with great girls that worked hard in practice. It was great to watch them all develop as individual players and carry that over to be a great team. Next year will be another successful year for the young Lady Wolverines."

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METALLICA Bassist Says Upcoming Album Will Not Include Previously Performed Material
Source: Blabbermouth
Last year, METALLICA performed two new tracks live in concert that have become known as "The New Song" and "The Other New Song". Earlier this year, bassist Robert Trujillo said in an interview that neither of those cuts was going to be included on the next studio album, but that parts of one of them might be reworked into other songs. Then METALLICA surprised the audience at their show in Bilbao, Spain on June 29, 2007 when they once again performed "The Other New Song".
Sweden's Close-Up magazine caught up with Trujillo in Stockholm, Sweden on July 12, 2007 and asked him: Will "The Other New Song" be on METALLICA's next album? "Well, I don't think so and the reason is we didn't record it!" laughed Trujillo. "We call the song we played the other night 'Vulturus'. I don't know if that's gonna be the official title of the song in the future. We enjoy playing that song, it's kind of a MISFITS-y kind of a jam. We had been rehearsing it in San Francisco and having a lot of fun playing it.
"I don't think we played it so well the other night [laughs]. It was horrible actually, it was really bad. We played it last year in Japan a couple of times and it went over really well there. I think this last time we played it we hadn't played it since we rehearsed in San Francisco. So it had been a couple of weeks and all of a sudden it's, 'Let's play this song,' and its like 'Wait, how does it go?'
"'Vulturus' exists kind of as a live song 'cause we've already played it. The other song that we used to do was a bit of an experiment. We thought it would sound good live and we had fun playing it live. We thought maybe it was a little long, but we thought there were some really great parts in that song. We were never completely dead-set on the arrangement of that song or it existing to be a track on the album. So we've basically dissected the best of that and married it into something that's also really slammin' and exciting. So one of the new songs you will kind of hear on the album and it's gonna be great. But we really wanna get these songs recorded not these two, but our new material. We wanna save a lot for the album and bring it out fresh and ready to go. We're still in the first phase of the recording process right now, so we don't really wanna blow our water right now."
NOTE: "The Other New Song" has been rumored to be titled "Vulturous". However, the Close-Up reporter asked Robert Trujillo to spell the title and the bassist said "It's 'V-U-L-T-U-R-U-S' all U's."
The world weighs on my shoulders but what am I to do?
Maybe they realized how much those other songs sucked and decided to get their shit together? *hopes*
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- The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team defeated hometown favorite Poland, 3-1 (25-19, 25-21, 22-25, 25-19) on Sunday for a third-place finish at the FIVB World League in Katowice, Poland.
With the victory, the U.S. Men complete World League with a 12-4 record. They also get a little revenge for an earlier 0-3 (22-25, 34-36, 23-25) loss to Poland (14-2) in final-round, pool-play action.
Third place is the best World League finish for the United States since 1992, when it also placed third.
Brazil defeated Russia 3-1 (18-25, 25-23, 28-26, 25-22) in the championship match to win its fifth straight World League title.
Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.) led all scorers on Sunday with 21 points on 17 kills, two blocks and two aces. Gabe Gardner (San Clemente, Calif.) added 15 points on 14 kills and one block. David Lee (Alpine, Calif.) and Riley Salmon (League City, Texas) each contributed 11 points. Lee had nine kills and two blocks. Salmon tallied 10 kills and an ace.
"In the beginning of the final round we talked about playing every match with the most effort and energy we can," said U.S. Team Captain Tom Hoff (Park Ridge, Ill.). "We were not happy with that when we analyzed our last two games. Today, we told ourselves in the changing room, that we give everything in this match, no matter whether we win or lose and it all turned out very well."
U.S. Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon started Gardner at opposite, Priddy and Salmon at outside hitter, Lee and Ryan Millar (Palmdale, Calif.) at middle blocker, Kevin Hansen (Newport Beach, Calif.) at setter and Rich Lambourne (Tustin, Calif.) at libero.
Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawai'i) and Hoff substituted at opposite and middle blocker respectively.
Mariusz Wlazly and Michel Winiarski each scored 17 points for Poland.
The first set was close until the score was tied 10-10. The U.S. Men went on a five-point run and held a 16-14 lead at the second technical timeout. Poland never recovered.
The first-set victory quieted the estimated crowd of 10,200. Poland led 8-7 at the first technical timeout, but the U.S. Men quickly overcame the lead.
Poland led the third set 8-7 at the first technical timeout and 21-16 at the second. Trailing 21-16, McCutcheon took a timeout and the U.S. Men responded by pulling to within two, 20-22, but Poland maintained the lead for the victory.
The U.S. Men came back strong in the fourth set, taking an 8-3 lead at the first technical timeout and a 16-8 lead at the second.
View the box from this match at www.fivb.org/vis_web/volley/wl2007/pdf/P2-105.pdf.
All World League matches played in the United States and the World League finals are scheduled to be shown on ESPNU.
Results, statistics and photos are available on the FIVB World League Web Site at www.fivb.org/EN/Volleyball/Competitions/WorldLeague/2007.
The 2007 U.S. Men's media kit is available at www.usavolleyball.org/media/national/us_men_mediakit07.pdf (please note that this is a large PDF file).
2007 FIVB World League
Final Round Schedule
Pool E
July 11: Poland def. France, 3-2 (38-36 19-25 21-25 25-21 15-11)
July 12: USA def. France, 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 28-26)
July 13: Poland def. USA, 3-0 (25-22, 36-34, 25-23)
Pool F
July 11: Bulgaria def. Brazil, 3-2 (21-25, 25-20, 21-25, 25-23, 15-12)
July 12: Russia def. Bulgaria, 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-21)
July 13: Brazil def. Russia, 3-1 (22-25, 25-23, 25-20, 26-24)
July 14
SF1: Russia def. USA, 3-1 (25-22, 17-25, 25-13, 25-21)
SF2: Brazil def. Poland, 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-21, 25-23)
July 15
Third-place: USA def. Poland, 3-1 (25-19, 25-21, 22-25, 25-19)
Championship: Brazil def. Russia, 3-1 (18-25, 25-23, 28-26, 25-22)
U.S. 12-Man Roster
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
2 Sean Rooney (OH, 6-9, Wheaton, Ill., Pepperdine)
3 Jim Polster (OH, 6-6, Laguna Niguel, Calif., Long Beach State)
4 Brandon Taliaferro (S, 6-5, San Clemente, Calif., UCLA)
5 Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
7 David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
8 Reid Priddy (OH, 6-5, Richmond, Va., Loyola Marymount)
9 Ryan Millar (MB, 6-8, Palmdale, Calif., BYU)
10 Riley Salmon (OH, 6-6, League City, Texas, Pierce College)
12 Tom Hoff (MB, 6-8, Park Ridge, Ill., Long Beach State)
13 Clay Stanley (OPP, 6-9, Honolulu, Hawai'i, Hawai'i)
14 Kevin Hansen (S, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford)
15 Gabe Gardner (OH, 6-9, San Clemente, Calif., Stanford)


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Easy Taco Soup
(Makes 6-8 servings, recipe adapted from A Pinch of Salt Lake.)
1 lb. lean ground beef (use beef with less than 10% fat for South Beach Diet)
1 tsp. + 1 tsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped small
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 T dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
2 T ground cumin
1 T ground Ancho chile powder (I use ground ancho chile powder from Penzeys, if you don't have ancho chile powder just use more regular chile powder)
1 T chile powder
2 cans (14 oz.) beef broth, (or use 3 1/2 cups homemade beef stock)
2 cans (14.5 oz.) petite diced tomatoes with juice
2 cans (15 oz.) pinto beans or kidney beans with juice
Toppings to add to the soup:
diced avocado
grated cheddar cheese (I used Mexican Cheese Blend from Costco which is a lower fat cheese blend)
corn chips (for the kids, but not for South Beach dieters)
sour cream (use light sour cream for South Beach diet)
chopped fresh cilantro
Add the rest of broth, canned tomatoes, and canned beans. Let soup cook at very low simmer for 45 minutes to one hour, stirring occasionally and adding a bit more water if it cooks down too much. (If you want a thicker soup, cook 30 minutes, then remove a few cups of soup, puree with food processor or immersion blender and add back into the soup, then cook remaining time.) Serve hot, with toppings as desired.
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Prep baseball: Negaunee can't hold 2-0 lead in championship loss at Norway
NORWAY – Negaunee, unable to hold a 2-0 lead, bowed to host Norway 5-2 in the championship game of the Norway baseball invitational Saturday at cold, gusty and sometimes snowy Marion Park.
The Miners (6-5) led 2-0 after a two-run third inning. Dusty Goupille hit a sacrifice fly to right for the game's first run and Zak Makela followed later with a RBI single to center.
Goupille was in command on the mound through the early going, limiting Norway to two hits through four inning.
But the Knights (6-3) broke through in a big way in the fifth. Dan Vivio led off the frame with a home run down the left field line. The shot was hooking foul, but stayed fair thanks to the stiff wind howling left to right across the field.
Later in the inning, it was Austin Grayvold connecting to right center for a three-run shot.
That was all Norway ace John Grayvold, Jr. needed in a two-inning relief appearance. Grayvold, Jr. retired the Miners in order in the sixth and seventh to preserve a win for sophomore Mike Faull, who held the Miners to six hits during the first four innings.
Goupille gave way to Luke Hill following the Grayvold homer.
Tyler LaJoie had two singles in the game for the Miners. Ryan Bischoff clubbed a lead-off double in the fifth, but was thrown out trying to extend the hit into a triple.
Norway's defense turned an inning-ending double play in the fifth, and LaJoie was robbed of a sure double to the left-center gap in the sixth when Norway center fielder Garrett Bonetti laid out and made a diving grab.
Negaunee advanced to the championship game with a 9-0 win over Marquette in the opening game of the tournament, which started about two hours and 20 minutes late due to snow showers.
The Miners used a five-run sixth inning to break away from the Redmen in that one.
Tony Zampese kept the Marquette bats in check, firing a three-hit shutout for the Miners. Zampese struck out three and walked three.
Goupille and Makela each had two hits and an RBI. Biscoff added one hit and a sacrifice fly with two RBI. Zampese drove in a run with a single, and LaJoie led off the game with a double.
Jack Kochevar took the loss for Marquette, pitching 5 2/3 innings. Scott Trapp came on in relief. Brandon Higbie, Gabe Apple and Trevor Koski singled for the Redmen.
Marquette went on to collect its first win of the season in the consolation game later in the afternoon, topping Stephenson 13-3 in a five-inning contest. Jake Olson provided the big blow of the game with a three-run homer in the second inning. Apple earned the complete-game victory on the mound.
"We finally got over the hump," Marquette coach Todd Koski said. "We have a very young team. They battled. Our kids haven't given up. They haven't hung their heads.
"All they been looking at is the positive, and I am glad it paid off for them today."
All-tournament selections included Marquette's Olson, Trevor Koski and Higbie. Makela, Goupille, Zampese and LaJoie made all-tournament for the Miners.


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Hi there, I like to live in a clean, neat and tidy environment and my bedroom always reflects that. I was brought up to respect everyone and their belongings. I am an easy person to get along with and seek a drama-free life. I'm currently a full-time concrete labourer, which requires an early start at 4am, 6 days a week. I am also in the midst of applying for the South Australian Police. I was born in Queensland but raised in Adelaide and my main passion lies in riding motorbikes.
I keep all common areas clean. I'm friendly, easy going, busy and enjoy a good movie, wine and food :) I study veterinary medicine, row for Adelaide university and do alsorts of artsy things in the evening I i have time.
Hi I'm Sarah, I'm looking to move in preferably with another female. I work full time hours including plenty of overtime so I will not be home much during the week. I'm a clean person who is fun and outgoing, I enjoys cooking and going out on the weekend with friends.
Im peaceful and quiet. Non smoker, non alcoholic. No pets. Enjoy my own computer time when free!
i am 47 years old and i am a tradie plasterer.i work long hours and when i come home i am quiet and respect others privacy.i love to cook and do maintenance around the house when needed.i enjoy gardening and landscaping.i do enjoy the company of others for a chat and a few laughs.i do not smoke and i am a social drinker[ not very often].i like a clean house and people who arent negative about everything in life..i repair houses and make extensions.i enjoy bushwalking and long beach walks in my spare time
Im clean housemate, some say OCD 😅 Willing to do my fair share of any work. I have epilepsy which prevents me from getting alot of fulltime work. I am first year full-time student, moving through journalism, eventually writing my own book. Im not a quiet person, but im not loud. I like to have an interaction with housemates, creating friendships not just 'mates'. I have lots of international student friends and my fathers boyfriend is from Vietnam, so I am a very multicultural accepting person. I like try to and make people laugh at least once a day. Love Hayden
My passions revolve around music, both live & recorded Enjoy cooking Have studied & practise massage & aromatherapy Likes a clean & tidy space to live in Respectful & Considerate with personal space HONEST! Positive energy, easy going & open minded Loves socialising out of home but also love my alone time to chill Always willing to help out with chores or cleaning Always pay my rent/bills on time
Easy going Clean and tidy Great personality Keeps to self
We are moving to Adelaide around April 2017 and I was thinking if there might be a family with kid or kids who would like to move in to a big house with garden and pool etc. Probably 5 or 6 bedrooms. If such house exist there? Just an idea you never know. We also have 4 yo son. And we come from beautiful Slovenia-EU. Any interest please contact us.
Hi! My name is Millie... I am currently in my last year of school and consider myself to be an independent student, focused on finishing school and moving on to tertiary education with a goal to become a youth worker as I want to make a positive difference in other peoples lives. I am in a healthy long term relationship but am looking for accommodation for just myself at this point. I am friendly and easy to get along with but respect other peoples privacy and enjoy 'alone time' as well. I am also considerate and very caring. I am quiet, understanding, honest, tidy and a well organised person. And I always work hard to achieve my goals and will be focusing hard this year to complete my SACE. If you have any questions or enquirers please feel free to get in touch! I look forward to hearing from you, Talk Soon! Millie Darlington x
After accommodation for medical treatment DVAVeteran 79 yrs quiet clean URGENTLY require. Earliest reply appreciated Jeanette Rogers Carer /daughter
We are 3 young professionals looking for full-time accommodation to give us the freedom to focus all our energy on our current fields of expertise.
I am an active female who works full time in a government job. I play soccer fairly competitively and like to stay fit and active. I am very easy-going and easy to get along with. I am very neat and tidy and clean up after myself. I am looking to move closer to my work.
I love cooking and am super busy so am not home Much, but get along with a majority of people as I'm quite easing going :)
Hi am Brendon I am 30yrs old i am easy going very honest loyal and very respectful I also am a very clean tidy also like to b very organised I work full time as a concreter 5 to 6 days a week i would prefer to live with other males only in my quite time I like to just relax watch movies and just take it easy and spend time with my partner Rosalie who I have been with for the past 5 years
Respectful of privacy Clean n tidy Easy going Friendly Helpful Recently moved back to adel after living and wrking in nsw and wa.
Need place to stay while I wait for my pass to be approved in Singapore then move there.
I love to cook. Like to keep my little herb garden. Go to the gym regularly and keep fit. not a clean freak but like to keep neat and tidy. Generally quiet and laid back.
Im an international student
I'm 19yrs old, It's First time doing this sort of thing, I'm a student but on holidays at the moment, Looking for work also! I'm a very outgoing person, love meeting new people, Very easy to get along with! But I do have those days days where im Quiet! I'm very clean and look after myself very well. $340 a fortnight is the max I'll pay for rent Willing to move in asap :)
I'm 28, and working full-time. I have a small, old female dog that mostly just sleeps. She is very well behaved and i have had her in rental properties before with no problems. I'm quiet and friendly, love a good TV marathon & a glass of cheeky wine or two.
I am extremely clean. So clean houses only thanks.consider myself to be honest and trustworthy.im what you call a workaholic.I am a social person and love the cafe scene.I don't do pubs or clubs.I prefer to entertain at home.I am an excellent cook.I'm from the country (Kadina) and have a great love for family and friends and have 2 daughters. 1 which is all grown up and flown the coup and the other which is four years old and lives with her mum. I have an incredible partner in my life and she owns her own property but would rather have my own place as she has 2 teenage girls still at home and I would rather give them their space. I am full time employed at Balfour's and when I am not at work I am usually at my partners home.
Hey there I've recently arrived from interstate looking to Share a place with people who don't mind the occasional blues. I work in the Ag/horticulture area of North Adelaide. Don't mind travelling a bit. Prefer a semi rural locality but that's not essential. I'm an easy going individual. Looking for likeminded.
Just looking to find a like minded person (Preferably female) to rent a house with around Andrews Farm. I have two small pets, study and enjoy growing my own organic produce. I love to cook, binge on Netflix & I could easily spend hours bike riding or ice skating. Not big on drinking but I don't mind a glass of wine or two. I'm interested in a 2+ bedroom house with a secure/fully fenced yard and room for the garden or plenty of pots. My ideal housemate would have a good sense of humour, be financially stable, love dogs, like there own space but enjoy company at times, be clean, respectful & trustworthy. Thanks 🙂
I'm quiet and eat every little. 😂
I am quite tidy and a good cook. I generally keep to myself but I am always down for a good chat over a few drinks. My gorgeous dog, Harlee, and I are looking for a new home.
Hey im Kerry, im 29. very clean and tidy. I work alot. I work in a hotel 6 days a week.
I work part time. I'm clean and tidy. Fair and considerate. I'm Italian so great food on the table most nights. I enjoy havin abit of fun, few cold ones and some moderately loud music from time to time.
i am a student looking for a clean place and a family place
I love to cook and eat great food with friends, I am very tidy and I am considerate and don't make a lot of noise. I run my own business, so I don't party a lot, but I'm always up for a few drinks and a great chilled out night
I'm AKASH from India (Chennai) I'm environmental friendly person , likes to mingle with people from different background and i love cricket
Looking for shared accommodation in the northern suburbs, preferably Mawson Lakes. I am a speech therapist and work full time, including alternate weekends. I live a pretty relaxed lifestyle and enjoy good food and good wine. Would be willing to start a new share house if others are interested.
I am pretty social but am also able to keep to myself. I love keeping things tidy and organised. I enjoy spending my time with animals, going to the gym, cooking, baking, travelling and playing video games. I work quite a bit as I am working towards managerial work so when I'm at home a drink or 2 and a good chat is always welcomed. I love conversing and discovering other people's opinions on world topics.
No pets please
My boyfriend and I are a quiet, respectful and clean couple. We're in need of a place to stay which is friendly and welcoming. We enjoy visiting random places in Adelaide and tend to keep to ourselves, but are open to new friendships.
Hi, I'm an Indian student moving to Adelaide in mid Feb-2017 to study in UniSA, Mawson lakes. I'm a newbie in these territories. I'd like to keep things simple, neat and tidy. I have lived most of my life in shared accommodations, and never faced any problems. Love to share a room with anyone who is looking for a roommate at affordable costs(no preferences). Please reach out to me.
I believe in keeping my surroundings very tidy. I believe in adjusting with other people's needs. I respect people for who they are and don't believe in quarrelling. I can be both fun and quiet (depending on my company). I am polite and easy to live with.
I am having a busy life in last year of my PhD. I would like to enjoy my spare time doing some physical activities like playing soccer or tennis. I am a quite and clean guy that enjoy nice chat with housemates as well.
Am very good with money and always pay bills/rent on time. I respect properties and ensure I leave them as I found them. I also respect peoples schedules and ensure that my night owl qualities never negatively impact the people I live with.
I'm friendly and sociable yet mostly introverted and love hanging out in my room. I'm clean and easy going and have a really cute and small dog 😊
I'm a 30 yr old male, I work full time doing shift work so I'm barely around really. I'm quiet, clean and easy to get along with.
I'm 18 years old, working part time and about to start at university. I am easy going and friendly, and love people I can chat and connect with. I like my own space and downtime, but I also love to socialise and go out with friends sometimes. I'm clean and tidy, easy to negotiate with, and really respectful of other people's needs and quiet time. I'm looking for somewhere in mid January, with a minimum stay time no longer than 3-4 months (although there is a chance I will be looking to stay for a longer term after that if its offered). I love animals so pets are no issue. Places with majority female housemates is preferred.
I'm a 22 year old female who is looking to move out some time in Feb. I have just landed a job as a midwife and am looking to move out with 1 or 2 other females to Prospect, Brompton, Mawson Lakes, or nearby. I am a friendly person to live with and I am very clean. I am also happy to spend time watching movies in my room and keeping to myself. As a shift worker it's really important that I live with someone who is considerate and able to keep relatively quiet if I'm asleep (I will do the same for you of course!). I have shared before and am very reliable, looking for someone who is also reliable and has a stable income. I'm allergic to cats so I can't live anywhere a cat will be indoors. I enjoy activities like playing sport, going to the beach, or chilling out at home. If you think I would be suited feel free to message me :)
I am really interested in living with all girls accomodation which is in a walking distance to university of south Australia Mawsoon lakes campus!
Hi there, I am 23 years old and currently working full time as a resourcing specialist. I am a very easy going person who loves a good banter and laugh. After work I normally go to the gym and on weekends I normally have outings with my friends. I am always up for having a few drinks and I love going out to eat. I am very respectful of people's privacy and I am neat and tidy. Hence why I am looking for a like minded housemates to move in with.
I am a french student coming in Adelaide in order to perform my internship during about six months. I am a quiet person and easy-living. I love sport. During the week end, I would like to discover Australia's landscape.
Hi, I am a 22 year old female looking for someone who would be interested in renting a house with me. I currently have all furniture, fridge, washing machine, etc. Am just ensuring that applying for houses I will find a housemates so rent is shared. If interested please contact me 😊
I have a 6 month old puppy full time and a nearly 2 year old son part time I install alarm systems working full time I'm clean and tidy easy to talk to and approach just split up with my sons mum I'm easy going,fair,responsible and polite I get along with everyone and can function well in almost all situations at home I enjoy a few beers, watching movies,TV series,playing video games/any game where I can compete,listening to music,talking about seriously global issues or even complete non-sense
Originally from Adelaide returning back from live in London after 2 years.
Hi I am Leo From China. ******Looking for a place within a 30minutes drive way to Mawson Lakes ****** Since I decided to achieve my higher education background in Australia, I always wanted to feel and understand more local and interesting things. I am a guy with kind heart. I always try to help others within the range of my ability. I would like do many house works such as washing dishes, cleaning bathroom,floor and cook some traditional Chinese food and western food with oven. Not only this, I am an open-minded guy who are willing to accepting others's thoughts and sharing good ideas from my mind. Besides all of that, I am a quiet uni student who perfers to have a private space and enjoy movie/TV series time. Let me know if you are intrested in knowing more about me. (Because my body is over-sensitive to dust mites, so I probably can only accept a room without carpet.)
My name is Katie, I'm 24 looking for a place in the area surrounding Gawler, SA to make commuting to university easy. I'm easy going, clean and tidy and respectful of my housemates. I love animals and like to cook. Happy to have a chat in the evenings and explore new places on the weekends.
I'm still in school but I'm excellent in budgeting and I really want some independence. I do drive and I know how to cook all I need is a room to stay in
Hi, I am looking for share house or someone who may be interested in renting a 'new' 2 - 4 bed place with me. I like relaxing in a clean & tidy place, with mature easy going people, male or female. Any quiet area of Adelaide & reasonably close to shops & public transport . I have my own bedroom furniture. A built in wardrobe in the bedroom would be good. I am friendly, clean, respectful of others and like to live a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately can't live with cats or other animals inside the house and prefer no carpet though its ok in bedrooms. I rarely watch tv as have other things to occupy me. I'm quiet but also enjoy socialising. I'm a bookkeeper and studying and in the process of moving from Brisbane. I stay in Adelaide regularly though where I am is too far from the city. I'm looking forward to getting established in Adelaide early next year 2017.
I work full time easy goin very respectful to other an gets along with everyone
Hi there, i am very clean and able to pay rent on time.
I like to cook, even though it's hard for one, don't mind a drink or two, enjoy having a laugh, enjoy the great outdoors and basically enjoying life. I work full-time and spare time going places because I'm interested in photography.
In a nutshell, I'm very chilled out, easy to get along with and I'm clean and tidy! I don't mind a couple of bevvies and a chat but also like some space.
Im tidy and friendly.
I'm a very caring person who hates conflict and am a good mediator, I take criticism well (about 98% of the time). I'm about 60/40 introverted/extroverted, so sometimes you can't get rid of me and other times you won't see me for days. I have my own car and don't mind playing taxi for pocket money. I'm a bit nerdy, a bit geeky and a bit socially awkward. I'm easy enough to get along with. And I don't smoke or drink much and I don't party or play extremely loud music. I don't have much of a social life. I've only been in SA for a year so I don't have many friends yet.


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Keep Your IRA Accounts Well Maintained
Your IRA is like your car — it needs periodic maintenance to keep it in good running order. Therefore, review your IRA annually to ensure you have the proper beneficiary designations and an investment strategy that's appropriate for your long-term goals.
When you conduct your annual IRA review, here are the major issues to focus on:
Keep your IRA beneficiary designations updated
This step is especially important if you divorced, remarried or had children after you originally set up your IRA. Otherwise, after your death, your IRA assets may be distributed to people other than those whom you intended.
Also, name one or more contingent beneficiary(ies) — the persons, trusts, charities or estates that will inherit the money if the primary beneficiary(ies) die before you do. If you want to name someone other than your spouse as your IRA beneficiary, some states require you to obtain written spousal consent before you can do so. Speak with your IRA provider to learn more.
Review your asset allocation
Your IRA holdings are probably diversified among asset classes such as equities, fixed income, real estate, money market and guaranteed. Investing in different asset classes can be an effective way to lower your portfolio's overall volatility; in a well-diversified portfolio, as economic and market conditions change, the upward movement of one asset class may help offset the downward movement of another, thereby smoothing out overall portfolio returns. (Note, however, that diversification does not guarantee against loss.)
In your yearly IRA review, make sure your portfolio is well diversified and appropriate for your investment objectives. Also, consider reviewing your allocation when the financial markets experience large fluctuations, because these sharp market movements can knock your allocation strategy off track. You may also need to alter your allocation if your tolerance for risk has changed, or if you're getting close to retirement and want to decrease the amount you have allocated to more risky assets such as equities. If you need assistance with your portfolio review, speak with a consultant.
Maximize your IRA contributions
Are you contributing the maximum allowable amount to your IRA? For the 2011 and 2012 tax years, you can contribute up to $5,000 for each year to an IRA, or up to $6,000 if you're age 50 or older.
If you're contributing less than these maximums and want to increase the amount of money you're contributing for retirement, review your finances to see if you can save more. Our booklet Your Financial Organizer includes a "Figuring Your Finances" section that provides Net Worth and Cash Flow Statements you can use to assess your budget.
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Very nice!!! Cedar handles are next on the list for me! One of these days we're going to have to get together for a pizza and (Tea Party) Party!
Well I always thought that by now birds would be preparing to fly south for the winter, but somethin laid me a little black egg all the way up in Alaska.I christened it for the first time today by cooking 3 simple mozzerella, tomato, and basil pies. It was undoubtedly a learning experience.I will post pics as soon as my egg has cooled down enough to manhandle a bit, but here's my setup in a nutshell;Bayou Classic SP10 w/ 20psi adaptor2 old stone oven pizza stones, one resting on the grate with HD foil underneath, the other sitting on top of the first (these stones have legs)HD aluminum foil lining the top and bottom of the innards of the LBE3 inch vent with soup-can flange ala villa roma8 by 1.5 inch side vent on the upper lid just above the lipstandard weber adjustible vent grate10 inch steel saw blade bolted to lidWhew, think I listed everything. I wanted to be sure and list my hardware because I suspect that some of the experts here can help troubleshoot with me.I should have kept better record keeping with the temperatures, but here is roughly what I encountered;I slid in my first pie at around 725-750 degrees on the top stone with the infared gun. Roughly a 3 minute bake. As I was turning the pizza in intervals I noticed that my top stone was charring a bit on top, which was odd to me because my recipe has no sugar. All 3 pies ended up with a burn ring around the bottom. Nothing that I wouldn't eat, but also not the pristine leopard spotting that I am searching for. Very encouraging, but still lots of room to grow. With the third pizza I actually got better results using low moisture tilamook instead of the fresh mozz I'd used on the previous 2 pies.I think my problem lies in that my heat in the dome area wasn't matching/exceeding the heat on the stones.What changes would you guys suggest? There are several things I'm pondering but I'm hoping someone can give me a nudge in the right direction;1. Lower the sawblade so that it is closer to the bottom stone or replace the sawblade with a small round stone in the hopes that it will absorb more heat and shoot it down2. increase the space between the two stones using tin foil spacers as villa roma has mentioned prior in the thread3. Replace the HD aluminum foil underneath the bottom stone with a steel pizza pan for a better buffer4. Replace the top or bottom stone with 1.5 inch fire brick splits. I don't know if it would be better to replace the bottom or top stone.I knew that there was going to be a learning curve to this, but I'm hoping to bring myself up to par soon and do the egg justice.One more question; what are you guys using for sauce on your pies? I used some tomatoes I crushed myself (canned plum tomatoes), I expected to be wowed by them,but the flavor really fell short. Sauce is the weakest part of my game, and I'm hoping to correct that also.Thanks all,DenaliPete


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Getting the right TV mount can help you create the perfect entertainment space. Depending on the type of TV you own, you'll have a variety of types of TV mounts to consider.
If you have a flat-screen TV, you'll have a choice between a fixed mount, a tilt mount, a swivel mount or a ceiling mount. Fixed mounts, also called flat mounts or low-profile mounts, let your TV hang flat against the wall. Tilt mounts have a similar setup but allow the TV to be tilted up or down for a better viewing angle. Swivel mounts provide a larger range of motion, allowing you to swivel the TV as well as tilting it up or down. An articulating mount is a swivel mount with an arm that moves the TV closer and farther away from the wall. Ceiling mounts suspend the TV from the ceiling and usually allow for a good range of adjustability.
If you have a CRT TV, your main choices are a platform mount and a bracket mount that attaches to the wall or ceiling. Platform mounts support the TV from the bottom while connecting it to the wall by an arm. Bracket mounts consist of a bracket connected to an arm, which is attached to the wall or ceiling.
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Today I have a little bit of nesting setting in,( could be 1 friend just had her baby today and another is in labor) though I can't act out much on it as we will be packing up for a 3 day basketball tournament… But like my mother I can't leave my house a mess. Summer before last my husband finally bought me new couches. We had our original couches we bought shortly after we were married.. You probably are saying.. that's just 14 years… I've had mine for 20 .. well they still looked pretty good .. but years of kid puke and other messes I had to clean off, I won't say because you wouldn't have wanted to sit on them LOL … I did have them cleaned professionally a few times.. really.. but regardless.. I ripped the cushion by putting the entire vacuum cleaner on them once, and my husband chasing the kids jumped over the back and broke the couch's frame, and we felt like we were sitting on the floor for several years…..after much begging, he finally bought me new couches..
I'm not a leather person.. but after seeing what can get soaked into cushions and material , and with a house full of kids and new babies still coming .. I opted for leather.. Easy clean.. When I purchased the couches they sent me home with a cleaning kit. It had all kinds of stuff to clean and condition leather.. I really liked the leather wipes. They were easy and made my couches stay looking new.. But they cost a fortune and we spend a lot of time on our couches.. Having devotions, reading books, watching movies , playing wii, visiting with friends, kids sleeping on them like last night because of the bad storms that came through, and soon that will be my new station holding and feeding baby Trenton.. So I got to thinking. How safe are these wipes and chemicals I am putting on my couches.. So after some investigating I found a recipe for leather cleaner and conditioner. It's so SIMPLE…..
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vinegar
pour into a spray bottle, spray and wipe down
I added several drops of lemon and eucalyptus oil into the mixture .. It's what I had on hand and it mixed well in helping cover the vinegar smell.. which goes away anyway..
The couches don't feel greasy and they look fabulous..and the oil will help to condition them especially if you have wood heat or forced heat air..
I hope to have these at least another 15 years.. my husband would say a life time for what we paid.. But regardless if you spent 10 or thousands on something, you need to take care of it..


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Workout Tips
This section of our health library is devoted to – you guessed it – workout tips! Learn about all things fitness in these articles that are designed to help you get up and get moving, regardless of your physical ability.
If your dream wedding is on the horizon and you want to wow your husband-to-be and your guests, then a wedding workout is exactly what you need.
With all the money you'll likely spend on a dress, flowers, hair and make-up, you'll surely see the value in toning up for the big day. Having a healthy, fit body will not only ensure that you look fantastic, but will give you extra confidence during the ceremony. Here are some tips from BistroMD for a wedding workout that will give you long lasting results.
It is crucial that your workout is combined with a healthy diet. The combination of exercise with a balanced diet is the only way to ensure that you not only lose extra pounds, but that you also tone up, so you look your best.
Ideally, you'll want to start your wedding workout as early as possible. Even starting to work out a year before the wedding isn't too soon. You'll definitely want to get started at least 3 months before your wedding date so that you have enough time to lose weight most effectively. Plus, by starting earlier, you'll notice gradual increases in your energy that will help you stay refreshed for your big day. By frantically trying to lose weight and exercise in the weeks before your wedding, you'll only wear yourself out. The most important part of any workout is setting realistic and achievable goals. Losing more than 1-2 pounds per week is unrealistic and unhealthy.
Also, when considering a wedding workout it is important that you remember the pressures you will face preparing for your wedding. As a bride-to-be, you have a lot going on, and you'll need to make sure that you feel great and have the energy levels to make all the arrangements. In fact, many brides can even overlook their own health as they try to balance wedding planning with their daily lives. Maybe you'll not eat enough and become undernourished or you'll eat too much to cope with extra stresses.
Whatever your mechanism for adjusting to these pressures, you run the risk of exhaustion. As such, a healthy diet and regular exercise are even more important. Brides need to make the commitment to a healthy lifestyle so that they have all the resources they need to prepare for their wedding.
Any kind of wedding workout that involves daily exercise and a well-balanced diet will ultimately give you more energy and make you look better than you could imagine. Patience and commitment are the keys to an excellent workout. Instead of looking for easy answers and fad diets that succeed by relying on dangerous shortcuts, choose a wedding workout that is safe. Before long, you'll feel great and look great for your husband-to-be.
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Winter travelers, spring break planners, day trippers to Toronto, and even those planning on attending the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, crack open your passport book for the third annual "Passport Day in the USA" on Saturday, September 17. On Passport Day you can travel to the nearest passport agency or acceptance facility and apply right away.
Although U.S. passport books and passport cards for adults are valid for 10 years, check the expiration date. Some countries require your passport to be valid for up to six months beyond the date of your stay.
Without the proper validity, you may not be able to board the plane or could even risk being denied entry into the country. To avoid any last minute headaches, confirm that the kids are also ready to go. Passports for children under the age of sixteen expire after five years.
Passport Day in the USA makes it easy to apply for a passport. No appointment is necessary, and both routine and expedited processing services will be available. Visit travel.state.gov to find an agency or participating passport acceptance facility near you, or call the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778 or TDD/TTY at 1-888-874-7793.
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Laura A. VonVolen
Laura A. VonVolen, 52, of 11 Bush St., passed away at 2:53 p.m. Thursday (May 9, 2013), in her home.
A lifelong area resident, she was born Feb. 6, 1961, in Jamestown, N.Y., a daughter of the late John VonVolen and Virginia Bergey VonVolen Lattimore.
In earlier years, she had worked for the former Manor Oak Skilled Nursing Facility, Fenton Park Nursing Home and Tanglewood Manor. She was currently a volunteer for the Chautauqua County Adult Day Care Program, Taft Center, at Christ First United Methodist Church.
Surviving is a son, Joshua VonVolen, a brother, Billy VonVolen, and a sister, Lisa (Victor) Karas, all of Jamestown.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Erickson, pastor of the Lighthouse Baptist Church, will officiate. Visitation will not be observed.
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Today marks an important milestone in the restoration of Iraq's normalized ties to the international community. The UN Security Council, in a special session chaired by Vice President Joseph Biden, took significant steps to return Iraq to the legal and international standing it held prior to the 1990 invasion of Kuwait with the passage of three resolutions. The resolutions adopted today by the Security Council will lift several longstanding Chapter VII restrictions on Iraqi trade and activity.
The three Security Council resolutions passed today are Resolution 1956, which terminates the UN supervised arrangements for the Development Fund for Iraq on June 30, 2011; Resolution 1957 which ends restrictions related to civilian nuclear cooperation placed on Iraq after the first Gulf War; and Resolution 1958, which ends the residual activities of the Oil for Food program.
Additionally, the Security Council issued a Presidential statement reaffirming the Security Council's commitment to Iraq and support for UNAMI, welcoming Iraqi progress and reintegration into the region, and encouraging Iraq and all regional states to deepen and broaden their relationships. With today's action by the Security Council the United States and the international community are keeping their commitments to the Government and the people of Iraq.
Speaking to the UN Security Council, Vice President Biden said, "I firmly believe that despite these challenges, Iraq's best days are ahead. As a founding member of the United Nations, Iraq seeks and deserves the opportunity to resume its rightful role in the community of nations. Toward that end, this session formally acknowledges the significant steps Iraq has taken toward fulfilling its obligations to the United Nations incurred in the lead-up to the 1991 Gulf War.
"Accordingly, the Security Council has now lifted a restriction imposed by the United Nations Security Resolutions 687 and 707, relating to weapons of mass destruction and civilian nuclear activities, in recognition of Iraq's commitment to nonproliferation; its compliance with relevant treaties and other international instruments; its adherence to the highest nonproliferation standards, and its provisional application of the additional protocols to its agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency pending its entry into force.
"The Council has also terminated the residual activities of the Oil for Food program because Iraq has successfully closed out remaining contracts and the Council has ended the development fund for Iraq effective June 30, 2011, due to the steps Iraq has taken toward resolving debts and claims inherited from the previous regime and establishing accountable arrangements for transitioning the fund.
"We all know that our work on these issues is not complete. We urge Iraq's neighbors and the rest of the international community to continue to work closely with Iraq on its remaining Chapter 7 obligations. And we strongly support resolution of outstanding issues between Iraq and Kuwait.
"Since President Obama asked me to oversee our administration's Iraqi policy when we took office, let me assure you that the United States will continue to work with the Iraqi leaders on the important tasks that lie ahead, conducting the census, integrating Kurdish forces into Iraqi security forces, keeping commitments to the Sons of Iraq, resolving disputed internal boundaries in the future of Kirkuk, passing critical hydrocarbon legislation and a fiscally responsible budget, and helping to stabilize its economy.
"We must also continue our efforts to protect and support those displaced by war, and to help enable voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable returns.
"Today, as we take stock of all the Iraqi people have endured and accomplished, and all that still must be done, we cannot lose sight of the fact that Iraq is on the cusp of something remarkable - something remarkable - a stable, self-reliant nation; a just, representative and accountable government; and a positive force for peace and stability in the region. We all have an interest in redeeming that promise and preserving the gains Iraq has made."
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Caring for Dogs
"The reason I love my dog so much is because when I come home, he's the only one in the world who treats me like I'm the Beatles."
–Bill Maher, Comedian
Looking for tips on raising a happy, healthy pup? You've come to the right place.
Indoors or Out?
Dogs are pack animals—they depend on you for love and protection, so keep them inside, take them for walks, and make them a part of your family.
Dogs left unattended in their own yards, even for a few minutes, have been stolen, poisoned, and beaten. They can suffer from stress and loneliness, heatstroke in the summer, and frostbite, hypothermia, and dehydration in the winter.
Because of the danger and cruelty that it poses, several communities have banned the chaining of dogs. Chained dogs kill as many children as do firearms, and they kill more than falls from trees, playground equipment, and fireworks accidents put together.
You and your dogs speak different languages. Humane, interactive training gives dogs greater freedom and a better understanding of our world. Untrained dogs are often punished for their "improper" behavior. Be the one to train your dog—you are the one who will need to know how to communicate with him or her—but get help from a humane dog trainer if you run into problems.
For more tips on how to train your canine companion humanely, check out PETA's Four "P's" of Training. For solving dog behavioral problems, If Only They Could Speak, Dogs Behaving Badly, and The Dog Who Loved Too Much, all by Nicholas Dodman, are excellent. For books on the negative effects of crating, check out Dogs Hate Crates and Dog in a Box, both by Ray and Emma Lincoln.
Housetraining and Walking Schedules
Puppies should be taken out at least once every two hours (or within a half hour after eating or drinking) and guided to the same spot where they can smell having relieved themselves before. Immediately after they "do their business," they should be praised lavishly in a high-pitched, excited voice. Crate training does not speed up the housebreaking process: Puppies do not develop full bladder control before 6 months of age and are physically incapable of "holding it" for very long.
Take your adult pooch out at least four times a day and allow him or her time to linger and smell the fire hydrants. If you can't go home at lunchtime, enlist the help of a neighbor or professional dog-walker.
Crating has recently become a popular practice often used on adult dogs by people who say that they are protecting their dogs. Often, however, it will turn out that the true reason for crating is to protect furniture or simply because it's convenient. But this practice deprives dogs of basic necessities, such as the freedom to walk around and look out the window, the opportunity to relieve themselves, and the comfort of stretching out.
Leashes and Harnesses
Dogs are safest and most comfortable wearing a nylon harness, not a collar, when out walking. Choke and prong collars can be painful and injure your dog. For a dog who pulls too hard, try the Easy-Walk™ harness (available online), which discourages pulling without discomfort to the dog.
Socialization and Security
Animals get depressed if deprived of adequate social interaction, so let them "chat" and play with other dogs on walks and at parks. A happy dog's life is not one long series of commands: Let them live a little, make choices, and take their time. Animals are very sensitive and can become easily frightened, so speak softly to dogs. Don't fight or shout in their presence, and give them their own hiding places to dash into when they want to be alone.
Veterinary Care
Sterilizing dogs helps stem the tide of companion-animal overpopulation. Spaying female dogs reduces the stress and discomfort endured during heat periods, eliminates the risk of uterine cancer, and greatly reduces the risk of mammary cancer. Neutering makes male dogs much less likely to roam or fight and prevents testicular cancer.
Never wait to take your dog to a veterinarian if there is any sign of illness or injury, but don't leave your dog with the vet for any longer than absolutely necessary or allow the vet to refuse to let you see him or her upon request.
If you have been feeding your dog commercial pet foods, you may be jeopardizing his or her health. Cheap, supermarket pet foods are often composed of ground-up parts of animals deemed by Agriculture Department inspectors unfit for human consumption. Many guardians feed healthful, meatless diets to their dogs.
Feed dogs first, before you eat. To keep dogs from begging at the dinner table, teach them the simple phrase "All done!" (You must be consistent with this—absolutely no more food can be given after saying the phrase, or the meaning will be lost.) After they understand "All done!" you will be able to feed your dogs something from the table without becoming the target of any begging after you stop.
Take care to keep your dog safe in the car: Even on a 78°F day, the temperature inside a shaded car is 90°F, while the inside of a car parked in the sun can reach 160°F in minutes. Animals don't perspire as we do and can quickly succumb to heatstroke
Countless animals are killed, injured, or lost on commercial flights each year. Temperatures can become extremely hot or cold in airplane cargo holds, and the noise is deafening
Kennels can be stressful and scary and even harbor disease. Travelers should have a trusted friend or relative look after their dogs at home, where they'll be the most comfortable.
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Does anyone know about what states allow you to take dogs into the rest stop areas, or what you do when you are traveling with your pet. This past summer, on a shorter car trip of an hour and a half, I stopped at a rest stop and walked my dog so she could have a bathroom break. I had to go myself, but I didn't because I was by myself and didnt want to leave her in the hot car or have a stranger watch her. If it wasnt so busy, I would of just snuck her in and would of used the family bathroom so I didnt creep anyone else out.
@Aidan 55432 Thanks for your comment! Please be sure to check out http://www.petakids.com/ for resources for kids! 🙂
I'm taking care of my friends old dog and he's very well behaved when I tried your steps! Oh and just so you know I'm a kid and I did it. It's so amazing how your steps worked so perfectly! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
What a no-brainer. And here I was causing unsacesnery stress to myself and my dog by trying to squirt the fluid into her ear. Thank you for this common sense approach.
I have three puppies and two of them have not been fixed but i got the female one fixed.
Great article, but I have to disagree with feeding dogs before people. As dogs are pack animals, they need to follow the rules of a pack, and wait until people are fed before they can eat. This is particularly important where children are concerned, as a dog who ia regularly allowed to eat first will assume it can dominate anyone who eats after it. My dogs are taught to lie quietly while we eat, and they've learned that they won't get fed from the table. Any left over food from our meals is given to them in their bowls, rather than from our dishes or hand-feeding.
A lot of the neighbours on my estate have cats (I am the only dog owner) and I get on very well with most of them, but one has said that my dog should be kept on a lead (I have no problem with that as I pick up my dog waste anyway) but thier cats roam the estate and urinate and mess everywhere, do I have the same right as to tell them that they should keep their cats on leads also?
I have a question… I don't want to be a judgmental neighbor, but the dogs across the street are kept in a box up off the ground.their waist must fall threw to the grass. There is a caged fence around this box..but i have only once seen them out of the box since they moved in. the poor puppy are always crying and this box is in the sun during the hottest parts of the day. now there is like a white tarp on top of the box..and i believe they must have water. I guess my question is …is it inhumane to keep two dogs locked in a crate out side 24/7.
Dear Mandi, I've been working for the pet industry for 3 years now, and what has been said here is true, especially about the food, however to answer your question, a puppy needs at least 3-4 walks a day and lots of play time, this is also a good way to start toilet training as you walk them so much you can use a simple command like "be quick" and reward the puppy when he has a wee outside, in terms of food, look for a good quality food from a pet specialist don't buy any pet food from the supermarket, and look for meat as the first ingredient and no cereals, there are now some really good foods which are meat based and grain free like Orijen, Acana, Fish for Dogs, K9 Natural, taste of the wild and ZiwiPeak, I believe that a dog should be fed a meat based diet, they are overall 98.9% same DNA as wolves so they are carnivores by nature, even though some people feed their dogs a vegetarian diet. Not only will a good diet keep the vets away but your dog will live longer. Hope this helps, how old is your puppy now anyway?
I always eat first, except when giving treats for good behavior. But I always give my babies a bite of what I eat. My dog LOVE raw broccoli, carrots, celery, etc. They like the crunchiness, and it's good for them; nobody can tell me different. They absoutely BEG for washed potato peels. As for the collar/harness issue: you have to base it on your dogs. I have three Jack Russell Terriers, and their brawny necks are way bigger than their heads (their brains are bigger than their bodies). I could never walk them or take them camping in state parks without harnesses, but if I leave them on all the time, they tend to rub red, hairless spots under their arms. Inside their 8-ft privacy fence and inside the house, light collars are fine. I also write my name and phone number along with the dogs name with a black magic marker on the collar, should they ever shoot out the door someday…much better than metal tags that can irritate them (the Jacks just chew them off). On the otherhand, my lab/shepard rescue does fine with just a plain collar. In case you were wondering, these little people's names are Jillybean, Rocky, Skippy and Bridgett.
I recently adopted a young Shi Tsu puppy from this shelter. She was brought there after she was mistreated by her previous owners. She was about 4 months old when we adopted her, and now she's like 6 months old and has rocked our world! However, she's not very happy about wearing the harness, but neither she likes the collar, and it's a rule on my neighborhood to have all pets with some type of collar or harness, even the most tiny and cute ones should wear it, or else we would get a fine of 100 dollars for it. Which would be a good way to make my dog feel comfy with the harness?
Ablocher: You can learn more about PETA's stance on "pet-keeping" here: http://www.peta.org/about/why-peta/pets.aspx
Hello Peta, I come to you a little confused on an issue. Several sources I have read say you are against having pets (or as I too say animal companions) yet you do have many good articles on taking care of your animals. so what is Peta's official stance on "Pets"
A meatless diet for a dog is not a good idea. They are carnivores by nature. Sorry if your a vegetarian but no meat for a carnivor just doesn't work out very well. Also, you should keep an eye out for what table scraps you're giving your dog.
Over doing this could cause health problems too. I make my own dog food with meat and also my own homemade doggy treats, healthy and better tasting than pet food. Even kibble puppies like them.
I disagree with a couple of things in this article. First – There are a few good dog food kibble brands out there. Wellness and Blue Buffalo come to mind. I actually tried both myself and the taste is okay. I think high quality dog food is very healthy. Also, while I agree harnesses are better for a dog than collars..My dogs HATE harnesses and prefer collars, since they dislike the harness I let them use the collar.
How many times a day should a puppy be walked? What dog foods are healthy for dogs? I love this and totally agree with everything it says. These a re a few questions I've always wondered and would like some more input on. Thanks 🙂
I have to disagree with feeding animals first statement. Dogs are pack animals, and the pack leader always eats first. My dogs actually become uncomfortable the odd time I've given them food first. Even in the pack there is a hierarchy. My "top" dog always starts eating before the more submissive one.
I have to disagree with feeding animals first statement. Dogs are pack animals, and the pack leader always eats first. My dogs actually become uncomfortable the odd time I've given them food first. Even in the pack there is a hierarchy. My "top" dog always starts eating before the more submissive one.
My family has a maltese dog and her fur gets lumpy and matted if she isn't groomed often enough– is this painful to her?
I have one dog that i do not consider my property, i consiter him my friend and brother but i must admitt i have let my guard down since 2008, i have been so busy and i did not even realize untill now that i think he is unhappy. I love him more then i do for my family and i have failed him as a friend but from now on i will make more time even if i will get fired for it. Change must be done
LurcherOwner: It isn't uncommon for dogs to develop some urinary incontinence as they age. The muscles controlling the bladder weaken over time (not unlike people) and they simply cannot hold it as well as they used to, and often aren't even aware that they're having an accident. There are long term medications that can be very helpful with this, so you should discuss the issue with your vet.
My dog is an older female (9 yrs) and she's been spayed. She is suffering from some bladder problems (frequently wetting her bed – only when she is very relaxed or sleeping) we've bought several beds so we can always have a clean one and we've put puppy training pads underneath to protect the carpet. I always lavish her with praise when she remembers to 'ask' to be let outside. Would taking her out of bed (not waking her up) in the day to encourage her to go outside be appropriate or would it stress her out more?
does anyone know if the brand PRESCRIPTION DIET tests on animals and what's a good flea and tick preventer for dogs and cats? Please help me find answers- I wish Peta had a special section for this info-thanks.
Hi Amy! Check out this link for tips on flying with your animal companion: http://www.peta.org/living/companion-animals/air-travel.aspx
If I absolutely MUST bring my dog with me on an airplane, how can I make sure she's safe?


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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) investigators continued to enforce product safety by screening more than 3,700 imported products at ports of entry into the United States and preventing more than 360,000 units of violative and hazardous imported products from reaching the hands of consumers during the second quarter of fiscal year 2012.
CPSC port investigators, working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, successfully identified 319 different consumer products that were in violation of U.S. safety rules or found to be hazardous, between January 1 and April 30, 2012.
In the first half of fiscal year 2012, CPSC port investigators screened more than 6,600 imported products at ports of entry and prevented more than 1,000,000 units of violative or dangerous products from reaching consumers.
Continuing to top the list of products stopped were children's products containing levels of lead exceeding the federal limits. This was also the leading category of products stopped in the first quarter.
Second on the list was children's sleepwear that did not meet the federal flammability standards.
Toys and other articles with small parts that present a choking hazard for children younger than 3 years old also continued to be prominent in the second quarter.
In addition to violative toys, children's sleepwear and other children's products, other significant shipments stopped at import included noncompliant fireworks and mattresses.
CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum said the proactive work at the ports shows CPSC is on the front lines protecting consumers.
"CPSC investigators are standing shoulder to shoulder with Customs and Border Protection agents and working to prevent defective and violative products from ever reaching store shelves and the hands of consumers," Chairman Tenenbaum said.
Tenenbaum also said consumers can be confident that the state of product safety is strong and built to last.
"The pilot risk assessment methodology that we are testing is aimed at early detection and targeting of high risk products and repeat offenders at import," Tenenbaum said. "I believe this will make CPSC even more effective in using our limited resources."
During fiscal year 2011, CPSC inspected more than 9,900 product shipments at the ports nationwide and stopped almost 4.5 million units of violative or hazardous consumer products from entering the stores and homes of U.S. consumers.
CPSC has been screening products at ports since it began operating in 1973.The agency intensified its efforts in 2008 with the creation of an import surveillance division, and again in 2011 with the creation of the Office of Import Surveillance and Inspection.
Violative Products CPSC Stopped from Reaching Consumers* The following list includes only seizures of products that violated federal mandatory standards.
To view a listing of products seized during the 1st quarter of FY2012, log on to: http://1.usa.gov/O07Tg8
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