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The pirate was a gentleman when he took all my loot.
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forum: Gardening / Growing
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#1 Sat 14 Apr 12 10:10am
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Plants in Pots
As I live up on the 4th floor, everything we have is in pots. I will fess up here and now that i know nothing about growing anything and tend to kill anything I touch. My ex used to handle all that kind of thing so I simply let her take care of it.
Everything is on a timed irrigation system so water is not an issue. I'm realising that likely some kind of fertilizer is needed and am guessing that a pellet type might be best as it will release over time and require less maintenance.
This is a whole new learning curve for me.
#2 Sat 14 Apr 12 10:32am
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Re: Plants in Pots
Good luck Falconcy,
I have found it is 1 part research and 9 parts trial and error!
Locally the move is away from the pellet fertilisers and towards liquid fertilisers. The two I use maybe Australian only, especially Charlie Carp http://www.charliecarp.com/
which is made from the European carp infesting the Murray River.
Seasol http://www.seasol.com.au/index.php/home-garden/seasol
is called a conditioner. And it really does seem helpful.
I use these two plus my compost (I add manure and potash and 'blood and bone' (another Australian thing)). I start pots with 2/3 good potting mix and 1/3 compost.
This seems to keep my pots happy.
I have a good little local nursery and I think they gave me good advice. Hopefully you have a good local one too?
Other tip: use the biggest pots you can manage!
Last edited by JoyYamDaisy (Sat 14 Apr 12 10:33am)
#3 Sat 14 Apr 12 11:31am
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Re: Plants in Pots
for you and your plants, it's never to late to discover new skills and friends, you'll end going there in the morning and talking to them .......... it's the best fertilizer
#4 Sat 14 Apr 12 12:42pm
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Re: Plants in Pots
Good luck Falcony. You will for sure have much fun with your new learning experience. It's always nice to walk by the plants and check how they are doing.
#5 Sat 14 Apr 12 12:53pm
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- From Limassol, Cyprus
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Re: Plants in Pots
I picked up some Algoflash liquid fertilizer which has good reviews. I may spray the leaves as well as apparently this is supposed to work better.
#6 Sat 14 Apr 12 3:58pm
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- From Up the garden path...Tasmania
- Member since Thu 02 Sep 04
Re: Plants in Pots
Start with a good water retaining potting mix and compost ratio suitable for what you are planting. Your nursey should be able to advise you.
When you select your plants read the planting guide for your care instructions, re- positioning and fertilising etc or ask at your place of purchase.
Keep an eye on your plants for any bug invasions and treat accordingly.
Take notes on what works and what doesn't.
Like life it is a a bit of a learning curve. Just have fun and happy growing!
#7 Tue 17 Apr 12 3:40pm
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Re: Plants in Pots
Good luck Falconcy! I'm in a similar situation. Growing for the first time and mostly in pots. Am learning every day but going to take a few years before I know enough! I just hope that SOMETHING grows so I can harvest! Had a few problems with lanky herbs so far! This forum has helped a lot already! Think most of my problems stem from the basics of watering correctly for each plant and temperature/sunlight levels! Also had a few fry in a polythene greenhouse thing!
Hope you have better luck than me!
What are you growing?
#8 Wed 18 Apr 12 8:34am
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Re: Plants in Pots
Me too, I grow everything in pots on windowsills of my 2nd floor flat and have been for 3 years. There have been some resounding triumphs and some epic fails. the poster who said it was 1 part learning to 9 parts trial and error is absolutely right, but you will get to know what works in your conditions and what doesnt. Ive struggled with peppers and chillies despite having a huge south facing bay window,then again basil and leaf lettuces go nuts. I been plagued with pests too which could only hace come from the compost so make sure you start off with good compost and good quality fresh seeds! All the best!
#9 Tue 01 May 12 3:56am
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Re: Plants in Pots
I've had best luck with greens too! Herbs, rocket, sorrel, chard, lettuce.
I keep trying tomatoes but I can't say I've had a really successful plant yet!
Aflower it was watering that was the biggest challenge for me when I moved to gardening in pots!
I had been used to garden beds that liked being watered deeply once a week. When I did that to pots the water all ran out the bottom, taking all the nutrients with it! And then they would be drooping a couple of days later.
Now I water little and often just to keep the soil damp.
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Parnell-based Mobico says it has custom designed a timing system for the event, which it provides free of charge, that can process the thick flow of runners as they funnel through the 20 finishing chutes at the end of the 8.4km race.
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Palubinskas said Mobico's customers represented a big chunk of GDP. "Pretty much most of what New Zealanders wear and eat on a daily basis goes through our systems - that's pretty staggering," he said. "Our view is that we're only a small organisation [14 staff] and we can't significantly contribute to New Zealand's economy by growing our business but what we can do is engage with other businesses to make them as productive as possible and in that way we can help improve the whole economy, bottom line, by 1 or 2 per cent."
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Menlo commission votes on Louise Street issue
Original post made on May 14, 2013
After much discussion, the Menlo Park Planning Commission voted 4-2 on May 6 that if the city turns over a piece of land in the public right-of-way on Louise Street to adjacent homeowners, it would follow the general plan.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 9:26 AM
Comments (3)
a resident of Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on May 14, 2013 at 2:44 pm
The City's only obligation regarding an exit driveway is to guarantee ingress/egress to one's property. 1825 Santa Cruz Ave has had its driveway entrance/exit on Santa Cruz Ave. since being built in 1950. So what's changed?
Mr. Sinnott and Mr.Voskerician claim creating a new driveway that exits across the public right-of way on Louise St. would be safer than the existing one on Santa Cruz Ave.
What they don't infer in their counterargument, is that it also would increase the value of their 1825 Santa Cruz Ave. property. In addition, their safety inference essentially says the other 100+ residents that share Santa Cruz Ave. addresses are unsafe - yet we know that real estate values on homes with Santa Cruz Ave. addresses reflect being on a street that is considered a main artery in Menlo Park.
General Plan or not, it seems the residents on Louise Street should win out over developers.
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 14, 2013 at 5:17 pm
Upon purchase of the property, Mr. Sinnott and his co-investor had a historical permit to have a driveway that already existed, even though it was used infrequently, on Louise Street. The Louise Street neighbors enjoyed free parking (no parking tickets!) for many years on the area in question. Too bad Menlo Park can't bill these folks retroactively, as parking tickets would have raised a considerable amount of money for the city. It seems like these neighbors want to keep their street parking area. Sam Sinnott and his family have served Menlo Park for decades, and has always stood up for the best interests of Menlo Park. The Louise Street neighbors should be thankful that Sam is the builder and not someone else, who would have finished the driveway and landscaping long ago! Check out San Mateo Drive if you want to see what developers do without asking anyone!
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 14, 2013 at 9:14 pm
Menlo Park should not be giving public land away to private land owners for free. The city should consider leasing the land for private use to generate revenue. Even selling the land with a minimum purchase price to a highest bidder is more preferable than giving it away for free.
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I intentionally took a day "off" of my irregular regular posting schedule yesterday to chew on the blog frustration I've felt lately. The suspicion that I'd been writing posts from routine versus inspiration. That I was paying more attention to my number of readers than the quality of my writing. That I'd been reading posts elsewhere written more for marketing than entertainment or informative purposes. That unanswered comments and Tweets I'd left others had fallen into a black hole of indifference:
Worse, recent posts from you & you & you suggest that a number of you have recently had negative experiences, from hurt feelings to unbelievable deceptions, as a result of detailing your lives online. People being people, there's inevitably going to be some nastiness, both here and In Real Life. There will always be the trolls who read us simply to mock, if not worse, but watching Invisible Internet Friends go through the gauntlet has me worried. It's the risk we take in doing this online diary stuff - if we didn't want the attention, we'd be journaling at home - but between reading those posts and the flood of feedback from that Tweet above, I started to think I wasn't alone in my recent disillusionment. Have we - more to the point, have *I* - gotten off-base from the point of all of this?
I started this site lo these three years ago out of frustration. Isolated in a job where I largely worked alone and in a new town where I hadn't yet made friends, this blog and, later, Twitter, helped me to feel connected when I wasn't quite there yet in my real life. The comments I left with others, and the responses and return comments I received, were a lifeline. It also gave me a creative writing outlet, a welcome counterpoint to the
One baby, one blogging break, and three years later, I still find that sense of connectedness and release from my time reading your online brilliance and plagiarizing it here - mostly. It's just that the occasional ugliness - my own particularly - gets to me more. I miss those early days of community, back when it was more about the back and forth of comments and less about which blogs were "popular" and how to make yourself into a marketable "brand" (which, like "moist", should just be banned as a word).
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forum: Food & Drink
Pages: 1 | Home » Food & Drink » Selling homemade ice creams
#1 Sat 25 May 13 11:23pm
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Selling homemade ice creams
For a while I have had an idea about selling homemade ice creams (individually wrapped) to cafes, restaurants etc. I have never really been in a position to do this but recently I was out of work for a while and the though of a little side project that would also make a little money seemed even more appealing.
I am aware that there are some health and safety boxes to tick but that doesn't seem too difficult. Even if I didn't make them at home I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to borrow a small part of a local cafe/restaurant kitchen every now and again to make them. Throw in some bespoke packaging and I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to do
Any advice or thoughts about the viability of this would be appreciated. Especially around things like getting products into the types if retail locations that I mentioned and also if numbers wise it is unrealistic to expect to be able to sell enough to make the whole thing financially worthwhile. Thanks
#2 Sun 26 May 13 11:31pm
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Re: Selling homemade ice creams
Welcome to the forum imsotall
I am not sure that this is going to be as easy as you thing .
Your kitchen would have to be inspected as a food handling premises and there are various registrations and insurances you will need .
You will also have to have a good understanding of the safety aspect of preparing and storing the ice cream , I would think you have to have a separate freezer for the ice cream and I'm sure you will also come under various dairy regulations .
It might not be that easy.
But ... At the street party last summer outside the fifteen restaurant , there was a young icecream seller who has I think done what you are talking about doing . I can't remember their name sorry , so it is possible to acheive.
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MLO Natural, Brown Rice Protein Powder, 24 oz (680 g)
MLO Natural, Brown Rice Protein Powder, 24 oz (680 g)
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|Servings Per Container: 24
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Keep it around for variety
I keep a jar of this at work for those days when lunch is skimpy on protein. It probably makes a good smoothie too. Other proteins are cheaper but if you can't digest gluten, and you want a high-quality source of vegan protein that doesn't need refrigeration, brown rice protein fits the bill.
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Ingredients and amount of protein is great, taste not so much
Posted by desertanddates on Aug 04, 2016 | Verified Purchase
I really don't like the taste of it, no matter what smoothie or plant milk I mix it with it doesn't taste as good as other vegan protein powders, The price is an advantage though
I do wish there was a 'no star' rating.
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The only word I can use to describe this protein powder is 'ghastly'. There is an obvious odour on opening the tin, that is unpleasant, and when I made a smoothie with banana, coconut milk, cinnamon and a peach. I managed 1/4 of it, the rest was discarded. I am not a fussy eater at all, and most protein powders I have purchased I can at least finish the tin, if I am not too thrilled with it, but this protein powder is going into the compost. Be warned!
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i have been on a Dr. Oz diet for a while now and i have to drink a protein shake every morning. it calls for rice protein powder, i had a hard time finding in the area i live in, i have to drive over 80 miles round trip to get it. i love the fact i can order it online. saves me a lot of money in gas. i have lost over 20lbs and staying healthy doing it. thank you Karen Andersen
Has Wheat in it!
Posted by Jeanne1974 on Sep 02, 2014 | Verified Purchase
Very disappointing to find that this rice protein is not gluten free. Most people using rice protein are trying to avoid the major allergens, especially wheat.


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How many folks from Europe are on this site? :great:
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How can you tell the difference between propolis and comb
Comb is composed of hexagonal waxy cells. Propolis is sticky, shapeless goop.
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so say the burr comb that you see or the stuff bees make when they fill out the empty space in the hive is that propolis or comb
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No checks requested, no school supplies requested
Original post made by Paly Parent, Palo Alto High School, on Aug 26, 2013
Does this mean teachers are now told not to request students have certain supplies and the schools are supplying them? I am so used to writing checks for everything from PE uniforms to language work books and scientific spiral notebooks, that I feel a little guilty.
Without donating to PIE or PTA, is there any way fund that we can help cover these particular costs for the school? I would like to see some type of supplies fund that parents can contribute to which cover these things which we used to pay for but are no longer allowed but still turn up in school.
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a resident of Crescent Park
on Aug 26, 2013 at 8:13 pm
I don't feel guilty. Read your tax bill, it might help. Finally a free public education.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Aug 26, 2013 at 8:19 pm
If it is coming out of the school general fund, that is one thing. But, if teachers are funding supplies out of their own pockets when in the past we paid for it, I am not so happy.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Aug 26, 2013 at 8:32 pm
We still have to pay for P.E. uniforms. I wrote a check for $30 for my freshman.
a resident of Charleston Meadows
on Aug 26, 2013 at 8:43 pm
That's outrageous that you were charged for a PE uniform. Send an email to Dr. Skelly asking for a refund. Make sure you say that it is a complaint under the UCP. What will it take before PAUSD believes that the law applies here.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 27, 2013 at 7:39 am
As long as there's an alternative to paying for the PE uniform (and there is), the fee covers the cost. Students are allowed to wear their own clothes to gym as long as the clothes are the right color and type.
Personally, I don't mind paying for the supplies my children use because I know our tax dollars do not cover the full cost of public education. To think otherwise is naive.
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on Aug 27, 2013 at 8:55 am
Prop 13 - The "free" education students receive is often paid for by teachers. See the recent Mercury News article about how teacher are prepared to spend even more than usual this year:
Web Link
When my kids were in elementary school, the PTA gave each teacher several hundred dollars at the beginning of the year to pay for supplies so it didn't come out of their pockets.
Anonymous - check with your PTA president about donating either $$ or actual supplies, that is very nice of you!
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Aug 27, 2013 at 10:05 am
Anonymous is wrong. PE uniforms are specifically mentioned as an item that students cannot be charged for. If students are required to wear clothing that is "the right color and type", the school has to provide it.
The district is still trying to evade the law on this, despite the summer school fee debacle. Anybody know if the math department is still requiring that students provide their own calculators?
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Aug 27, 2013 at 10:27 am
Fretting about $30 for a P.E. uniform when we live in million-dollar houses? Oh, it's the principle of it, right. . .
Back in the 80's, we could wear what we wanted, but this way is actually easier. If I had to go choose P.E. clothing with my daughter, it would take hours. Eliminating the fashion by using uniforms helps the sanity of our girls and moms.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Aug 27, 2013 at 10:49 am
A recent statute even ensured that schools must pay for pencils as part of a free education. At Paly, teachers request materials but I have been ignoring their requests as long as they promise they don't have not book or binder checks -- a total of 4 classes in my time at Paly have them. This year, I am using one binder and one notebook for my needs even though it was "recommended" to buy more. Each department at Paly will assist you if you cannot supply yourself...the math department, for example, subsidizes TI 89s and 84s and the science department provides notebooks if you cannot. Regarding the PE uniforms, a shirt-shorts combo was $15 in my time. That's really not that bad in the grand scheme of things, and if you ask the PE dept they'll help you out.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 27, 2013 at 11:29 am
The PE uniform at Gunn is something like white top and dark shorts. Is this really that difficult?
Since you wonderful parents refuse to buy a calculator (used around $30) for your children and ignore all the teacher requests, I'm sure your wonderful students are doing the same. It's all attitude.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Aug 27, 2013 at 11:38 am
Completely agree with "Anonymous"! What are these argumentative, dogmatic parents teaching their kids? All the anger makes children uncomfortable. Just mention it and move on.
The Paly uniform is more of a uniform. The heather grey colored tee states the name of school and has a box for writing in the name. The green, nylon shorts also state "PALY" and have a box to write the student's name.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Aug 27, 2013 at 1:04 pm
With all these different aspects of the law and the different impressions and interpretations we as parents seem to have about the issue, I think it is right that PAUSD makes some type of announcement as to what the law is, how PAUSD is implementing it and how we can contribute towards supplies now being provided by the district.
I remember a while ago at PE uniform distribution time that someone asked if there were second hand PE uniforms for sale. The reply was a bit of a laugh and "who would want a smelly second hand uniform" type of response. I also tried, unsuccessfully, to pass on old uniforms to younger students but was told that each student had to have their name on the uniform so that teachers could tell the name of the student so old ones would not work. Once again, some overall policy should be somewhere about what is the correct information.
a resident of another community
on Aug 27, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Public education is free. *GOOD* public education is not. Just sayin'...
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on Aug 27, 2013 at 1:38 pm
If the school requires students to wear PE uniforms that have the school logo on them, they can not charge for them. If they allow the students to wear their own clothes, they can charge for "optional" PE uniforms. Failure to wear PAUSD PE uniforms (if they are not issued for free) can not affect the student's grade.
PAUSD Ed Code "If a P.E. uniform with school logo is required for all P.E. students, it must be provided as a necessary school supply. If students are required to have "standardized physical education apparel" of a particular color, but can purchase the apparel from another source, then a school uniform can be offered for purchase to students as an option. However, a student's grade cannot be adversely affected based on failure to wear standardized apparel when the failure "arises from circumstances beyond the control of the student." Students cannot be required to purchase locks, but can be required to pay for loss or damage beyond normal wear and tear. (E.C. 38118, 48904, 49066(c))"
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 27, 2013 at 1:45 pm
If a family can afford to pay for their own child's school supplies, why on earth would they not help in this manner? I probably spend a grand total of $200 during the year for my three kids and would certainly rather pay that than see it come out of some school budget. This is one little way my kids are prepared and organized, and one little way that I can help the teachers. It's simply not worthy of an argument when options are given to any student who requests financial assistance.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Aug 27, 2013 at 2:17 pm
We can all debate what makes sense to us, but the real question is, What is the law? The law says that (a) if equipment is required of students, it must be provided by the school and (b) providing financial aid on request is not an acceptable alternative to providing it by the school. So "helping out" with calculator purchases when students ask, for example, is not legal.
The PAUSD PE rule isn't legal either. Either students are supposed to wear gym clothes or they are not. If they are supposed to, the school has to provide it.
Given the way the district handled the summer school fee situation, I expect that they will continue to charge fees that they know are illegal until they are called on it. Basically, the city had to step in to force refunds of those fees.
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on Aug 27, 2013 at 4:55 pm
Former Paly Parent - the law requires schools to have equipment available for students but does not prevent students from providing their own supplies nor does it prevent the school from asking for donations for supplies, field trips, etc. The PAUSD PE policy is perfectly legal, PAUSD can sell PE clothes as long as the students are not required to buy them or to wear them. Wearing their own clothes can not affect their grade.
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Aug 27, 2013 at 11:58 pm
I went to school in NY state in the early 80s and my family was never asked to contribute to a school fund like PIE or to pay for anything at all, not a PE uniform, locks, or workbooks. My first encounter with a public school asking for money was when my first child started a kindergarten, for several weeks there were requests from the principal, superintendent, fundraiser parents and even teachers asking to contribute to a general fund and to participate in an auction fundraiser. I don't mind giving to the schools towards the discretionary supply fund, so teachers can chose appropriate supplies for their classrooms, it benefits my child in the end, and keeps our property values high. No teacher has ever said that these contribution are mandatory and not all the families gave, so I tried to double or triple my contribution so that no teacher is ever out of pocket.
a resident of Midtown
on Aug 28, 2013 at 7:11 am
What always chapped my hide were the letters we received every August and every January strongly "urging" a "contribution" of $2500 per child per semester in PAUSD! That really IS too much to ask for.
I would send a check for $500 each ( plenty of dough for them to work with and does not interfere with my ability to make a mortgage payment), but never got so much as a "thank you", probably because it was a fraction of what they asked for. And this after already paying for school supplies!
We didn't get this sort of BS in San Jose schools! Go figure.
a resident of Gunn High School
on Aug 28, 2013 at 9:50 am
The PAUSD Board is drafting their Focus Goals for the year. It sounds like a policy clarification is needed as to the implementation of the law. Each school's handbook should provide clear guidance so questions about PE uniforms and calculators are not left up to each teacher to decide as they are working to start the school year.
Many parents, myself included, are able and willing to contribute. PIE should provide guidance as to how best to route any donations of money or supplies.
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on Aug 28, 2013 at 10:03 am
Former PAUSD parent - I don't believe anyone in PAUSD has asked for a $2500 per student contribution.
Gunn Parent - PiE raises funds for staff, not supplies. The PTA and the school are the appropriate places to ask for guidance on donations.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 28, 2013 at 10:21 am
It seems like Palo Alto Parents' money doesn't go very far. Money, whether it be from TAXES or PROPOSITIONS or DONATIONS or FUNDRAISERS, are constantly being diluted and diverted away from where we would most like it to go, i.e. to improve our kid's school or classroom.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Aug 28, 2013 at 10:24 am
If the public education is "free", then why does so much of my property tax go to cover it? In addition, there's that bond line item there...
Or maybe those are just to help fund all that administration overhead!
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Aug 28, 2013 at 10:38 am
palo alto parent, you said: "Former Paly Parent - the law requires schools to have equipment available for students but does not prevent students from providing their own supplies nor does it prevent the school from asking for donations for supplies, field trips, etc. The PAUSD PE policy is perfectly legal, PAUSD can sell PE clothes as long as the students are not required to buy them or to wear them."
That is exactly my point. The law requires that schools have equipment available for students that they need for their educational program. If that includes PE uniforms, the school has to provide them. They can ask for donations from parents to cover the cost of providing uniforms to all students if they want, just not as a disguised fee for a particular student.
So the PAUSD PE policy is not legal.
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on Aug 28, 2013 at 11:17 am
Former Paly Parent - I can't find the link now, but I researched this last spring. PE uniforms were specifically described in the explanations of this law, if a school requires a student to wear a particular uniform, they have to provide it. If the student is allowed to wear their own appropriate clothing, the school does NOT have to provide it.
Per CA Ed Code "EC Section 49066 states that a student's grade cannot be adversely affected if the failure to wear appropriate apparel arises from circumstances beyond the control of the student.A school can not mark a students grade down if they do not dress" and "The LEA needs to establish a physical education dress policy for their district. It is appropriate for students to change their clothes for hygiene, safety, and movement efficiency purposes."
a resident of Barron Park
on Aug 28, 2013 at 2:45 pm
I'm the mother of a PAUSD teacher & I have bought a lot of books & supplies, even bookcases & white boards for the classrooms, so "my teacher" didn't have to pay for it all. My contribution is usually between $150-300 per year. Do you know that teachers have had to supply their own computers? If there's a printer in you kid's classroom, it probably belongs to the teacher.
In olden days when I was a student here, we all brought our own binders, paper, pencils, pens, spiral notebooks, protractors, compasses, graph paper and slide rules. The only thing the school provided were small notebooks with the multiplication table printed on the back cover & an occasional #2 pencil for machine scored tests. We were required to cover our hardback texts (preservation for future years). We also paid for our own PE uniforms.
If people can afford to live PAUSD, they can certainly eke out money for their kids' school supplies.
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on Aug 28, 2013 at 2:54 pm
Sue -
You are right that most people who live in Palo Alto can afford to buy school supplies for their students (and I remember covering my textbooks too!), but the State law says that students can not be required to supply any of their school supplies, if they don't have them, the District (which I suspect will usually mean the teachers in most places) needs to supply them.
a resident of another community
on Aug 28, 2013 at 9:13 pm
During the first couple of weeks of school, I observe my students carefully - if I notice that students may need materials to help them succeed in class, I discretely make those supplies available. I always welcome support - financial and otherwise from my generous parents in PAUSD - PALY English Teacher
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 28, 2013 at 10:21 pm
I'm sure there's a reason some politician pushed through this "no fee" state law, but it's application here in Palo Alto is pretty silly. Former parents are complaining over a cost which is less than six drinks from Starbucks.
If you really want free public education, repeal Prop 13 and overturn the court order which removed local funding of school districts.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Aug 28, 2013 at 10:25 pm
@PA DAD - My kids have seen direct benefit from PIE - the classrooms aides have been major assets, occasionally better than the teachers.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Aug 29, 2013 at 10:21 am
@Anonymous, there is no "no fee" state law pushed through by "some politician". The right to a free public education is in the California State Constitution.
@palo alto parent: Here is the link you are looking for: Web Link.
It says: "All supplies, materials and equipment needed to participate in educational activities shall be provided to pupils free of charge." "Gym suits for physical education classes" are specifically mentioned as necessary materials that must be provided by the district.
The ed code and PAUSD policy sections you cite mean that (1) the district is supposed to require that students wear gym clothes for PE class (so the district has to pay for it), and (2) that if the student doesn't have their PE clothes for a reason that isn't their fault (like, for example, their dog ate it) they can't have their grade docked. That doesn't mean that the district is off the hook from providing gym clothes for students.
In short, the district is required to provide gym clothes for students. Since they are not doing it, they are not complying with the law.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 29, 2013 at 10:55 am
Former Paly parent,
There is no requirement that kids wear PE uniforms. If PAUSD gives students the choice - buy a uniform or wear your own shorts and T - then it doesn't need to provide uniforms free of charge.
From the CA Department of Education: "Dressing and Lockers. Must a district require students to change clothes for physical education instruction? This is an LEA decision." Web Link
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on Aug 29, 2013 at 11:31 am
PE Uniforms - unless the District REQUIRES the students to wear clothes with their logo, they do NOT have to provide them. This does not preclude them selling PE clothes as a convenience to the parents.
"The California Department of Education (CDE) has stated the position that a school district may require students to purchase their own gym clothes of a district-specified design and color so long as the design and color are of a type sold for general wear outside of school. Once the required gym uniforms become specialized in terms of logos, school name or other similar characteristics not found on clothing for general use outside of school, they are considered school supplies and the district must provide them free of charge."
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Aug 29, 2013 at 11:46 am
This is interesting.
So to all those reading this who are 6th grade or freshman parents, did you have to buy school PE clothes or were they provided free of charge?
What other school supplies did any parent have to provide? Notebooks, binders, binder reminders, cooking supplies, art supplies?
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Aug 29, 2013 at 12:00 pm
Paly parent, the document I linked to is the CDE fiscal directive on this topic, last updated in April 2013. There is no logo exception there. You're simply wrong about the current legal requirements, though PAUSD is apparently not following it. As with the summer school fees, that will probably change if there is a formal complaint about it, but not until then.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 29, 2013 at 4:35 pm
So does this mean my forgetful, but super-athletic MS son, who got a C in PE last quarter because he couldn't consistently remember to bring/wear his PE uniform should actually get the A he deserved based on performance?
a resident of Crescent Park
on Aug 30, 2013 at 10:41 am
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Those magazine backs are nice. I use those for at least a yard or more. If smaller I have those on a different shelf, laying on theirs sides but still wrapped around backs. Strips go into file boxes or clear shoe boxes with label colors marked. Still getting rid of stuff DH doesn't need to make room for my needs. His is junk. The sewing room is open and when I asked him if he could move or if I could throw it out, I received no answer. I took that as a yes and did what I wanted and threw things out. I have the magazine backs and they really keep things looking nice. Hitting some estate sales and other fabric sales to build my stash. Need more thread also.
Has your fabric storage space been increased because of the vertical placement of your fabric? Looks so neat and organized. Thanks for sharing.
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This program is unmusical. And they're not even trying to hide their lack of body awareness and in-between connection it's almost funny.
Ultimately the medal is more about what they are as skaters and dancers than about their programs. Even if they have the best programs in the world -- they don't anyway, W/P already have superior programs as they did last season, does their "Humanity in Motion" performance deserve gold in the free skate at 13 Worlds? Nope. -- they are not the ice dancers in the world regardless of what bucketloads of 10s on components want me to believe.
From the USOC Media Summit in Park City, Utah
Quote from ESPN article by Bonnie D. Ford
Davis and White say it wouldn't be "healthy" to focus on the Olympic gold medal itself, and manage to be convincing when they talk about refining their already superlative chemistry.
"When we won worlds in 2011, one of the things that helped us [defend] is that we didn't say, 'Let's continue at this level and expect the same results,"' White said. "Our expectations go beyond any given placement ... staying in character from beginning to end, and keeping everyone enthralled."
Quote from The LA Times article by Helene Elliott
Theyre pleased with their own progress so far this season and say theyre focusing on getting better, rather than obsessing over the gold medal. Thats part of what makes them entertaining to watch: Theyre great technical skaters and terrific performers who have advanced a discipline that had been mocked for its over-the-top costumes and music. And, often, those criticisms were justified.
I think we just know that allowing ourselves to just linger on the idea of a potential medal, focusing on a gold medal, its not healthy for us at this point, Davis said. Were focused on what it is we can do to improve our training, improve what it is were putting onto the ice, that I feel we kind of have that comfort zone of focusing on the training without getting too far ahead of ourselves.
White echoed that.
When we won the championships in 2011 one of the things that helped us was not saying, Oh, were world champions, lets just continue at this level and expect the same result, he said. Our expectations for ourselves go above our placement in any given competition .
From beginning to the end of the program, staying in character and keeping everyone enthralled with not just the elements or the speed or anything in particular but just the overall feel of the program: I think thats where weve really taken off and I think what is going to make this a really special year.
i think this program is stunning. i haven't seen anything from V/M and i already know they're the ones to catch. i can already see they ARE going to peak this season. i remember reading an article on IN a little while back, and one of them said (don't remember if it was meryl or charlie) that they know they have a lot to improve on this program and a lot of work to do. but this is so OGM worthy. i will see them live at skate america and am really looking forward to seeing the improvement live from 09 nationals.
I'd rate V/M higher than D/W in aspects of artistic interpretation and basic skating technique (edging, power, ability to generate speed effortlessly).
D/W seem to have more of a COP style of ice dance that works well with the judges, but for me, they do not a single quality that really puts them above V/M. (I've watched both pairs since even before the last Olympic Games til now so I am familiar with both couples' work).
Just my 2 cents.
Torvill and Dean....need I say more?
NorthernDancers ...That was well said.
What can I say ? D/W's program will be OG worthy if they skate best on the day and if V/M's program is not received any better.. Having said that, this program doesn't thrill me. I suppose I like it better than I feared I would when I first heard about it. My fear was that they'd try to shoehorn Charlie into the Golden Slave role , with all it's attendant lust and seductiveness, and frankly, I worried it might be like the orchestrated "Connection" intro to last year's program, and fall completely flat.
There are, as usual , some very, very nice unique elements in the program . And it's still very early in the season , but so far those elements stand out individually , for me, instead of growing out of the dance..This could change as the season progresses.. However, Charlie doesn't really seem like the Sultan to me either,I feel no air of command.. so I don't know where that's going.. Of course , I expect them to give their all, and skate the program very well.. They can't be faulted in that regard.
I just don't find the program very thrilling right now. I think the program itself is beatable..and I have to echo others in that as far as translating dance onto ice goes V/M really are peerless , today. But we know that isn't always rewarded as much as it could be , and innumerable circumstances on any particular day can make a huge difference.


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Would it be OK if some Mead recipes where posted here?
I have a recipe page where I post, I'll give credit...
Would it be OK if some Mead recipes where posted here?
I have a recipe page where I post, I'll give credit...
bring it on!!!
arent there different kinds of mead ??
Here's my 'Blackberry Mead' recipe that's pretty tasty:
Yeast: Gervin Wine Yeast - Varietal E
2 tsp Yeast Energizer (tot. for 7 gal)
1 tsp Yeast Nutrient per gallon
4 tsp Citric Acid (tot. for 7 gal)
Made up a yeast starter by rehydrating yeast in 50 ml water with sugar sprinkled on and a pinch of yeast energizer. It started in about 15 minutes and then mixed this with almost a quart of weak must.
Used 22 lbs of fresh honey for a 7 gal must (3.14 lbs per gal).
Initial O.G.: 1.122
Racked onto 7 lbs of blackberries (thawed, smushed blackberries)
Racked off blackberries two months later.
Final O.G.: 1.008 or 15% alcohol by volume.
A couple of side notes.
The Gervin Varietal E yeast is hard to find in the U.S. - it's an English yeast and could possibly be ordered over the internet. (If anyone finds out how to do this, would you please be so kind as to inform me?). I received my yeast directly from an English friend. Champagne yeast could possibly be substituted but your specific gravity readings would undoubtedly be different than what is sited above.
Also, don't be in a hurry to rack AND bottle. It will produce lees for months - multiple demijohn (carboy) rackings will be required.
General mead making notes:
Yes, there are an endless ways to make mead. The mead I've described is technically called a Melomel (that is, a mead made with fruits). Mead making takes a long time - actually, it's the ageing to maturity that takes so long. That's probably one reason home brewing mead is not so popular today as home brewing beer or wine making. This particular recipe is "drinkable" after about six months but taste great after about two years. I'm now down to just four 1.5 liter bottles from '97.
Mead goes through three fermentation steps:
1) the initial, very fast fermentation which usually completes within one to three days (again, depending on what recipe you use). This is the stage that ferments out the 'low level' sugars.
2) the second fermentation (for mead) takes several weeks to months to complete. Depending on the recipe (i.e., how much honey was used, what yeast was used, etc.), this second fermentation can take six months to complete. In it, the mid-level sugars are fermented out and lees will be produced but not on the same scale as the initial fermentation.
3) the third fermentation is a very long and slow process in which the high level sugars are {finally} fermented. This is why it's advisable to let your must stay in the demijohn until this last fermentation has completed. (Otherwise the punt of your wine bottles will be cover with the smallest, "dust-like" lees, over time). Those very fine lees are the result of the high level sugars being fermented in the bottle. Of course, it would be best to let your mead spend five years in an oak barrel...but who can afford those? <g>
That seems like a lot of work for just wine.
Has anyone out there run mead through a still? How are the results
Thanks Tex,
How'd you know my favorite wine was blackberry?
True. Right On Bro.
BEEn Stung,
Not that much work; mostly "waiting" (and waiting and then waiting some more...). What little work there is, is right up front when you first mix up the must and that's only two or three hours worth.
Since distilling is against federal law all across the country, I rather doubt you'll get *anyone* to admit to that!
>by sultry wenchs who reply to untoward advances with a sharp backhand.
You have a frustrated imagination...
Sounds like a description of the "great meadhalls" of Beowulf fame (AD 600s).
You are right no beekeeper would make home brew.
However you may have met someone, who you forgot the name of, that knows all about it.
Just one generation back "everybody" made home brew. At least out in the country they did. I think that is why the fruit jar was invented.
I have never tried mead. Is it served hot. Like hot brandy or "GLUKWEIN"?
The perfect setting would be when ariving a the cabin after a cold day of deer hunting or ice fishing.
>What is the appropriate setting for drinking mead? Are we supposed to wear a particular costume? I envision large rough-hewn wooden tables, torches lighting the great hall, wild game piled high, and mead served up in copper tankards by sultry wenchs who reply to untoward advances with a sharp backhand.
Been there, done that, It's called THE SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM, a non-profit educational group that recreates the midevil time period.
A good secondary setting is around the campfire where bards entertain with song and story.
Duke William V'tavia
KSCA, OL, etc.
BEEn Stung,
In some cases, you don't even have to go one generation back! (...so I've been told).
I've always kinda thought that mead should be served chilled (like a white wine). However I think in reality, in the epic poem of Danish warriors (Beowulf), I suspect it was just served "room temperature". The poem does describe some really mean drunks - even to the point of murders in meadhall brawls being quite common.
I thought mead was served to newlyweds, which they would consume for one month to insure a male child. By this I would reason that the setting for drinking mead would be away from the big hall in a private chamber, lighted by pure beeswax candles, served in a goblet, ........
You're refering to how the term, "honeymoon" was coined....hummm...a different kind of fight to the death...(and in some ways, much more costly!). :::grin:::
>I thought mead was served to newlyweds, which they would consume for one month to insure a male child.
Correct, the drinking of honey wine/mead for a complete moon cycle = honeymoon
>I've always kinda thought that mead should be served chilled (like a white wine). >However I think in reality, in the epic poem of Danish warriors (Beowulf), I suspect it was just served "room temperature".
Room temperature in Denmark is roughly 45 degrees. :^). Lived one year in Oslo, Norway where a dorm sized refrigerator was standard. After a few months I realized the main refrigerator was what we in the US refer to as a 'balcony'. Drinks were served room temperature because anything else would resemble a frozen concoction.
I've always thought that mead tastes better chilled, although refrigerator temperatures are a bit too cold, as with good beer. Is that what they call cellar temperature?
Rob Koss
The mental image I always conger up for these meadhalls was a bunch of Vikings returning to their favorite meadhall after a long, hard day of raping, pillaging and plundering. And there in this long "great hall" is a roaring fire blazing away in the fireplace at one end of the building (while the other end of the building was nearing subzero temperatures). And then some Viking picks his nose or makes a snide remark about some other VikingÂs "wench" and before you know it, thereÂs a knife fight going on that wouldÂve put Jim Bowie to shame. As cheers are raised and the mead is splashing around in various tankards, other Vikings are taking bets as to who will end up dead that particular night.
(yeah yeah . IÂve know IÂve got a warped mind!)
Best I can determin from thes posts. Mead works the opposite on newleweds then on other people.
I will have to see how it works on my bride of 50+ years.


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It was only a matter of time until Tour Edge jumped on the lightweight driver bandwagon and their new Exotics XCG 4 Driveris just that. The new XCG 4 is available in two different weight offerings, a superlight 276 gram driver as well as a slightly heavier 310 gram model. Both clubs are engineered for those looking to increase their clubhead speed, however the 276 gram model will have the greatest amount of impact and it is by far the lightest driver on the market. This is all made possible by the XCG 4's advanced head design. This sleek driver features a heavily radiused sole which allows for a more streamlined, fluid head-shape that minimizes drag throughout the swing. The titanium face and sole paired with an amorphous carbon crown and sole inserts, free up 40 grams of weight that is positioned low in the head to improve the MOI by more than 15% over the previous XCG offering. Based on these facts alone, it is safe to assume that the XCG 4 is one long and forgiving driver. But wait, there's more! A new patented Boomerang Face maximizes the rebound effect from various points on the the clubface making it more explosive across the entire hitting surface. We of course cannot talk about lightweight drivers without mention of the shaft and both models of the XCG 4 are paired with two very distinct premium graphite shafts. The 276 gram model comes stock with a super light-weight Graphite Design Tour AD 46″ shaft and the 310 gram version comes with a premium Fujikura Motore 55 gram shaft. This impressive driver is available now and is also a 30 Day Test Drive product.
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A Last Windrow 'Classic'
I wrote this Last Windrow classic back in 1992. We were attending a family reunion at my wife's father's homeland near Agar, S.D.
I want to dedicate this column to my friend and college roomate, Butch O'Neal, of Eagle Butte. I learned much from Butch about his people and the land he and his family loved. Enjoy!
"Last week my wife, daughter and I had the chance to attend a family reunion in Onida, S.D. Little did I think that we would be wearing windbreakers on the Fourth of July in the middle of South Dakota, but we did!
While we were visiting, we had the chance to take the drive up the west Missouri River road to the village of Mission Ridge. This is the area in which the film "Dances With Wolves" was filmed.
I would say that if you were in this part of the country, you would be doing yourself an injustice if you did not attempt to drive this wonderful trail. I hesitate to tell you of it because I'm afraid that too many cars and people would ruin the tremendous open vistas of true western landscape that this part of America possesses.
I can't help but put some of my thoughts to poetry about this place, but nothing I write can truly say what this piece of land itself placed inside my head.
'The Trail To Mission Ridge'
High upon the South Dakota plain,
High, where the golden eagle eyes its prey,
High, where the Dakota wind moves across the endless grasses,
Winds the timeless trail to Mission Ridge.
If one leans near the earth you hear the hoof beats
Of the once mighty thundering buffalo herd.
A sound not unlike the rumble of distant thunder,
To hear it you must but listen and not speak a word.
The earth will tremble beneath your feet,
The dust will rise to unseen heights above.
The giant beasts, with cows and calves throbbing among them,
Drive their hooves forward into the prairie sod.
Prairie dogs scurry for unseen burrows,
Larks flit hurriedly aloft.
Nothing standing is left standing,
As the brown and ruddy tide passes by and moves off.
If one stands without a sound,
You can hear the shouts on this hallowed ground,
Of Lakota hunters, spears and bows in hand,
As they ride up and alongside the moving band.
Horses, faces painted for the sacred hunt,
Sweat pouring down their flanks and chests,
Breathing in the hot western wind in bursts as they stride,
Muscles and veins straining out against their pinto-ed hides.
Galloping over sun-drenched hills and valleys,
Fast along sagebrush crested rims.
Yelps of hunters chasing hunted.
Grunts and groans among those to be killed.
You can hear it, you really can!
If you listen to this vast and open land.
Times long ago are forever remembered,
In stories told by an aged Indian man.
The trail to Mission Ridge is lonely,
Only to those who cannot see.
Feel the wind across your face and listen,
The sound is there for all time yet to be.
On the trail to Mission Ridge."
See you next time. Okay?


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Anyone had a chance to try out Brushy's new 20 frame extractor?
I am interested in purchasing a 18-20 frame extractor this year and trying to weigh the advantages/disadvantages between the less expensive Italian type extractors that Brushy and Mann Lake sell (plastic reels) compared to the apparent beefier 20 frame extractors that Dadant/Maxant sell. It seems this new 20 frame unit that Brushy is selling might be competing with the extractors from Dadant/Maxant.


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-Comments invited re bankruptcy judge
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Hon. Lisa Y. Wilson
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Judges Needed
Bradley University's Pre-Law Center will be hosting their Third Annual Mock Trial Tournament on the Bradley Campus this fall (October 19-20). The dates and times for each round are listed below. The time slots reflect an allotment for a period for registration and a brief judge's orientation. For morning rounds, we would ask that judges arrive no later than 8:30 a.m., and for afternoon rounds, no later than 1:00 p.m. Some rounds may be longer than others, so the times listed are meant to reflect the maximum length of time for a given round:
You are welcome to judge as few or as many rounds as you wish, depending on your availability.
Please contact Nicole D. Meyer, Director Pre-Law Center, Bradley University, Peoria, IL 61625. Phone: (309) 677-4186 or by email: email@example.com. Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve as a judge. Please inform others who may want to judge that they can contact me as well.
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Annual Business Meeting and Installation of Officers
Remember to make your reservation for the July 8 Annual Meeting. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, July 3, 2013. You may go to www.peoriabar.org/Shop/CLE to register online or you may mail your payment to the PCBA office in the amount of $30.00 and note your choice of Chicken or Vegetarian entrée. Incoming officers being installed are shown above. The luncheon will be held at Four Points by Sheraton from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. One of Judge Wilson's initiatives during her term as President has been the formation of the Government and Public Interest Law Committee, which established criteria for the new Public Servant Award. The recipient of the award will be announced at the meeting.
Lawyers Helping Service Members
PCBA past president Michael Lied would like to thank James P. LeFante, who recently helped a veteran on a criminal matter. Mr. Lied encourages members interested in helping service members to contact him at (309) 672-1483 or firstname.lastname@example.com or the PCBA at (309) 674-6049 or email@example.com. The CLE Committee hopes to re-schedule the June Military Affairs Seminar for this fall.
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Chief Circuit Judge Michael E. Brandt receives the Justice Benjamin K. Miller Recognition Award
Chief Circuit Judge Michael E. Brandt received the Justice Benjamin K. Miller Recognition Award from the Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Councils at a June 17 presentation in Springfield, Illinois. Named after former Illinois Supreme Court Justice Benjamin K. Miller, the award is given to honor outstanding members of the community and judiciary for their excellence in leadership and commitment to further the work of the Councils in preventing family violence. Mary Taylor, Local Council Coordinator, nominated Judge Brandt for this award stating that "He has been and continues to be a stabilizing force and strong advocate for all issues related to family violence in our community. Always willing to speak on behalf of the Council, he encourages collaboration between law enforcement, prosecution, probation and social services agencies in addressing family violence. We have learned many things since 1993 when Justice Miller had a vision for the Council. One of those is that with the dedication and collaboration shown by Judge Brandt, we can and have made a difference in the lives of those families impacted by domestic violence, elder abuse and sexual assault."
United States Bankruptcy Judge Thomas L. Perkins of the Central District of Illinois has applied to be reappointed by the United States Court of Appeals to a new 14-year term when his current term expires on July 19, 2014. A United States Bankruptcy Judge is a judicial officer of the United States District Court who exercises the authority of the district court with respect to any action, suit, or proceeding under Chapter 6 of Title 28 of the United States Code. 28 U.S.C. § 151. Comments are invited from the public and the bar as to whether Judge Perkins should be reappointed. Those comments should be in writing and sent by July 30, 2013 to:
Collins T. Fitzpatrick, Circuit Executive, 219 South Dearborn Street, Room 2780, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. The official location for the position will be Peoria, Illinois. Full-time magistrate judges are appointed to eight year terms of office by the judges of each respective United States district court. To view the full notice and download the application, go to www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/employment.
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Pursuant to Supreme Court Rules 113 and 114, effective May 1, 2013, the Clerk of the Circuit court is required to send certain notices. The Court finds that the cost of the mailing of said notices requires the entry of an Administrative Order.
Therefore, effective July 1, 2013, for cases filed on or after May 1, 2013, it is the obligation of the Plaintiff to provide the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Tazewell County, within the 10th Judicial Circuit, with preaddressed and postage paid envelopes bearing the return address of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the mailing of the required notice pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 113(d).
The Plaintiff shall fold and place the required notices in the envelopes. The envelopes shall be sealed upon delivery to the Clerk of the Circuit court, who will mail the envelopes in accordance with the applicable Supreme Court Rules.
The Plaintiff's attorney will file, at the time the sealed envelopes containing the required notices are provided to the Clerk for mailing, copies of the Notices as required by Supreme Court Rule 113(d) and an Affidavit which will indicate that: (1) the sealed envelopes contain the notice required by applicable Supreme Court Rules; and (2) that a notice is provided for all persons entitled to receive notice under the Rules.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court shall be entitled to impose a mailing fee for the mailing of said notices, in accordance with the existing fee schedule in each county.
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Peoria County Pro Bono Plan
By Sandra Crow, Pro Bono Coordinator, firstname.lastname@example.com
We would like to thank following attorneys and their staff that have recently closed pro bono cases: Andrew Bell, Sam Harrod, Robert Jennetten, Debbie Harper, Mitchell Hedrick, James Kane, Art Kingery, Robert Muir (3 cases), Ann Pieper, Tyler Pratt (4 cases) and Carl Wilbur.
To help address this, the Volunteer Lawyer Network has created an interactive educational tool that contains information about some of the challenges and how to overcome them. You can access at the following link: Working with Pro Bono Clients wiki. I urge you to take some time to look at this tool. Topics include:
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A central priority for the Dolphins brass this off-season was to add speed to the offense in order to create more dynamic plays in 2011. With the Dolphins first two selections in the draft, they addressed other needs: at center and at running back with the selections of Mike Pouncey and Daniel Thomas. Then in round four, the Dolphins were able to get speed and plenty of it, with Edmond Gates, one of the fastest players in draft.
How were the Dolphins able to get one of the most dynamic players in the draft in round four ? Well, a large part of it was that Edmond played at Abilene Christian University, a Division II program deep in the heart of Texas. With such an exciting game-changing player type of player coming from a school that is never on national television, there have been plenty of questions about Gates from Dolphin fans excited about what he can possibly bring to South Florida. The Finsiders have attempted to answer some of the questions about Gates by talking to those who watched all of his games at Abilene Christian.
Question: Will Gates be able to make the successful leap from a small school to the NFL?
What We Learned: Abilene Christian Head Coach Chris Thomsen told the Finsiders: "We get in a lot of I-formation; we're more pro-style than most college teams. So he's had to learn how to adjust splits and run different routes." Thomsen also referenced the immediate impact of Johnny Knox coming from the Abiliene Christian offense to have success with the Bears, catching at least 45 passes in each of his first two seasons with Chicago while making the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 2009.
Gates also appears to have the all the intangibles to make the necessary improvements in his game at the NFL level. Grant Boone, the play-by-play broadcaster for Abilene Christian told us about Gates' tremendous improvement during his time in college for a guy that was a high school basketball player, not a football player: "He began as a gimmick because of his speed, but what he evolved into over the last four years is a guy who learned how to be a receiver." The stats back up Boone, as Gates' put up 66 receptions for over 1,300 yards as a senior in 2010. Thomsen also speaks highly of Gates' character: "He's risen to everything that I've ever asked him to do. That's what the Dolphins wanted to know- 'is this guy going to be a sponge and be humble and work or is he a guy that's going to come in and act like knows already knows it all?' And (Gates) is definitely a guy who's hungry to be coached by people at the pro level and to be successful. I think he'll learn quickly; he's a guy that's eager to learn, he's a humble guy, his approach is whatever you'll tell him he's going to do."
Question- Just how fast is Edmond Gates?
What We Learned: Boone told us "He basically ran the 40 at the combine on one groin, he was injured but still ran (4.37) what was tied for the fastest time of any wide receiver." Also, he confirmed that Gates is faster than Johnny Knox, who also played at Abilene Christian and ran a 4.34 40-yd dash at his NFL combine. Gates' dynamic speed will make him a factor in the return game and getting over the top of defenses, two areas in which the Dolphins were looking for help in. Gates may not get too many touches in his rookie year, but if he can make four or five game-changing plays on offense or special teams over the course of the season he will be well worth the fourth round pick that the Fins used on him.
Bonus Facts:
• Boone also told us that Gates only fumbled once during four years at Abilene Christian
• Gates' nickname is "Clyde," something that everyone at Abilene Christian called him.
Contrary to popular belief, the Dolphins passing offense was able to move the chains in 2010, as the team passed for 189 first downs, which ranked 14th out of 32 NFL teams. However, the team struggled to put up points at times because of the lack of dynamic plays. The stats back this up as the Fins had only four passes of 40+ yards, 27th in NFL. Therefore, Gates can add the one element that the wide receiver unit was lacking: world-class speed. With Gates joining Brandon Marshall, Davone Bess and Brian Hartline in a talented receiving corps, it's not a stretch to say this unit could develop into the strength of the offense in 2011.
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