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DETROIT (Aug. 26, 2009) – When second-year Wayne State University Law School student and Public Interest Law Fellow Kimberly Adams was first given a placement working at the William Booth Legal Aid Clinic (WBLAC) she was a little apprehensive.
"The WBLAC deals mainly with family and criminal law matters, and a large number of its clients have substance abuse issues," Adams said. "I have yet to take family or criminal law and hadn't dealt too much with substance abuse issues, but I knew that I needed to get out of my academic comfort zone and jump in head first. Also, I thought that the practical experience gained at the clinic would definitely help me when I take those classes and in many life situations down the road."
A respiratory therapist and evening law student, Adams studied women and gender studies at SUNY-Brockport prior to attending law school and has always held a desire to help disadvantaged individuals – especially women – take control of their legal issues and subsequently their lives.
"Many women are so focused on taking care of the physical and emotional needs of their family and others that they tend to not be involved in financial or other practical matters," Adams said. "I want to use the law to help women empower themselves."
Adams was one of 10 Wayne Law students selected to receive a $6,000 Public Interest Law Fellowship this past spring. The fellowships were created by the Law School in an effort to allow students additional opportunities to gain practical experience before graduation, ease financial stress and offer needed assistance to organizations providing legal services to underserved constituencies.
Adams began work with the WBLAC in June, working on various cases in the areas of family law, landlord/tenant disputes, debtor/creditor issues, criminal law and employment law. According to Adams, most cases involved letting tickets lapse, inability to pay child support, modifications in parenting time, trying to get creditors to approve payment plans for individuals whose bills are in collection status, and motions for divorce.
"My experiences at the [WBLAC] have allowed me to see the law through the eyes of the disadvantaged and impoverished," she said. "There were many days that, while I got somewhat tired of seeing the same cases over and over again, it was great to see that our services help many individuals that fall through the cracks of our legal system."
She added, "It was also nice to see people taking charge of rebuilding their lives through participating actively in their cases. Many times, individuals dealing with substance abuse problems are used to finding a way to escape their problems. Once you empower someone by educating them about the facts of their case, what they have done right or wrong, and what they need to do to rectify the situation, they generally become empowered to make a change in their lives."
Though impacted by all the cases she worked on, the highlight of the summer, according to Adams, was being able to represent a client at a status conference in front of Wayne County Third Circuit Court Judge Connie Kelly, '81, under the Michigan Student Practice Rule (8.120).
"Judge Kelly was very proud of the fact that she had a student attorney in court from her alma mater," Adams said. "It was a great feeling knowing that people in the bar and on the bench know the fine caliber of students that Wayne Law nurtures each year to become successful attorneys."
Adams, now finished with her placement, remains appreciative for the opportunity to work at the WBLAC.
"I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve as a legal intern at the [WBLAC] and for the opportunity to be a Wayne Law Public Interest Law Fellow," she said. "Working full-time at the Clinic while working on the weekends at Sinai-Grace as a respiratory therapist was difficult, but it was well worth it. I honestly can say that I will work with indigent clients in some respect after law school, though I'm not sure in what capacity."
For now, Adams is geared up for another year of law school in which she will take Torts, Criminal Law and Elder Law courses, become more involved with the American Civil Liberties Union and Triangle Foundation in the area of African-American LGBT relations, and continue her work as a respiratory therapist at Sinai Grace Hospital.
About Wayne Law
Wayne State University Law School has educated and served the Detroit metropolitan area since its inception as Detroit City Law School in 1927. Located at 471 West Palmer Street in Detroit's re-energized historic cultural center, the Law School remains committed to student success and features modern lecture and court facilities, multi-media and distance learning classrooms, a 250-seat auditorium, and the Arthur Neef Law Library, which houses one of the nation's 40 largest legal collections. Taught by an internationally recognized and expert faculty, Wayne Law students experience a high-quality legal education via a growing array of hands-on curricular offerings, client clinics, and access to well over 100 internships with local and non-profit entities each year. Its 11,000 living alumni, who work in every state of the nation and more than a dozen foreign countries, are experts in their disciplines and include leading members of the local, national and international legal communities. For more information, visit www.law.wayne.edu.


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|your tanks look great!
Well here are some resident pictures
Heres my three Fire Bellied Newts (tank has been running at 74* so they should be happy)
Purchased these from Bobs Tropical Fish, great to deal with!
This guy has a little abrasion above his eye. Hope it heals up soon!
Getting them out of the package!
Well, since absolutley nobody in town had Fire Bellied newts I went ahead and ordered some online!
Ordered three of the little guys and 2 Horned Nerite snails.
Ended up being cheaper than buying them in town anyway even with shipping!
I'll have resident pictures within the week!
Well I figured it was time for a little picture update.
Heres the most recent FTS
Not a great shot but heres one of my new Red Cherry Shrimp
Heres another Red Cherry shrimp hiding behind the new bacopa, hoping the bacopa will grow out, fill out, and then eventually grow out of the surface as I've heard it does (Thanks Fishies In Philly)
The Anubis is still looking good! Added some Schefelera, we'll see if I can keep it trimmed enough to keep it manegable.
The Red Tiger Lotus is really taking off! Some new big leaves, don't mind the dirty sand... it desperatly needs cleaned.
A shot of the Bacopa Carolina
New Rosette sword, Not sure if its one of the ones that will get red in it or not. Time will tell!
Well theres the progress for now!
More to come I'm sure!
Well I picked up 2 Julii Cory Catfish to make my existing 2 a little happier hopefully.
The cherry shrimp are still kicking...I'm leary of them as they seem to be finicky from what I hear.
I also picked up some bacopa Carolina! Spread it out in front of the rocks on the right side, hopefully it will grow out and fill it out.
Then I put more on the left side hopefully that side will fill out and hide the filter even more.
Well I picked up a rosette sword, and a brazillian sword today.
Replaced the banana plant with one that had leaves.
Also picked up 5 really cheap red cherry shrimp, the LFS said they got them from a lady breeding them to feed her Angel Fish. $1 a piece
The java moss is starting to grow! The hairgrass hasn't keeled off yet, and the giant duckweed is growing new leaves.
I believe it was your first viv build. Had a central waterfall.
I will grab a humidity setup soon.
I've done quite a bit of research on fire bellied newts. They are mainly aquatic and only rarely leave the water. Theres a fair amount of land over there, and a fair amount of places on the wood they could crawl out if need be.
Theres actually about as much land area in that tank as there would be in the entire bottom of a 10g which according to many sources can hold 4 newts with a land mass of 1/4 land to 3/4 water.
As I only want to house three newts I believe this should be sufficient, although more research will be needed for sure.
I've considered Broms, I've considered Orchids, I've considered crypts on the land area as well, though I would want something that stayed red.
However my main concern with having something on that wall is that it is covered in water 100% of the time. Not sure what plants would work in that besides a type of java moss/fern/or other moss would be?
I'll go research those plants you have recommended! Thanks!
|Which one did you read? My first viv or my paludarium build? Because my white's moved into the paludarium. Since you've kept frogs, you know the importance of keeping humidity stable. Grab a temp/humidty unit from petsmart. But go digital. Exoterra makes a slick one for about $25 and i use them in all my vivs/palus. Did you do any research on fire bellied newts? I'm not sure, but wouldn't they require more of a land area? As far as the plant question, there are smaller sized broms. A neoregelia sp would stay relatively small. Depending on what the humidity is (you didn't think i'd given up on that did you?) You could go with a nice carnivorous pitcher plant, like a nepenthes species. Some stay small, but others can get some massive pitchers on them. Otherwise, i would check out either black jungle terrarium supply, new england herps, or josh's frogs. They should have a plant you are looking for. You can also add plants that will grow emergent as well. A bacopa species will grow out of the water and grow little flowers. So will lindernias and some species of hygrophilia. And one suggestion, have you thought about planting one of your crypts in the land mass? It will actually grow differently from the submerged ones.
Hey fishes in Philly. Just read up on your build.
That first pic I have is when my tank was setup for a Whites Tree frog as well.
He was a great lil pet!
My humididty, I don't have a way to test it to be honest.
It is very high, the tank is constantly having condensation on the walls so that isn't an issue.
I think that back wall being covered keeps it fairly wet in there.
As for the crypts. I spread them out to about 3-4" apart between each plant, and the dwarf hairgrass I also planted on a roughly 1x1 grid, I pulled it apart today into smaller clumps to do so as I've heard it grows better this way.
Thanks for the reply!
|Sorry, i just saw this. I'm not sure about newts, and what their requirements are. What is your humidity level? That's going to affect plant choice. I really need to look at this from my computer. Pics are small on the phone. First thing i would do is split the crypts up to give them some room to grow. I like to give mine a 6" round area each. That way they can spread out. I have a few other ideas, and i will post them tonight. I didn't want you thinking nobody cares
Was hoping someone would have some suggestions.
90g Paludarium Build
New here, First post in fact, so forgive my noobish post.
Hope its not too pic heavy, and I don't know how to resize photos Also sorry for the poor picture quality, all these were taken with my Ghetto Droid X
I've lurked for years for whenever I needed plant advice, or anything of that nature.
This is the tanks previous Incarnation as a paludarium
It later turned into a full on Vivarium
Here it as it sits now
Anyway, heres the build so far.
Has 9" of water in it. so by my math about 30gallons of water. Lets call it 25 to account for driftwood taking up space as well as the river rock.
Azoo 1200 pump (Comes through a foam filter at the pump, pumped via 1/2" cpvc through a drip wall system that constantly keeps the back wall covered in a "sheet" of water.) Also exits the drip wall into polishing pads hidden behind the piping for extra bio.
Here you can see the Filter setup prior to it being installed at the top of the tank, and painted black to hide it.
Light fixture with 3xt8 6000k bulbs
Substrate/ Scape (if you can call it a scape) :
Assorted Manzanita Driftwood
Assorted River rock
Substrate is Black Blast Blasting sand from Menards (washed heavily)
Has some osmocote plus under the Plants, inserted as fertcicles.
The background is natural slate tile that has been broken up, siliconed in the back, then grouted in the gaps.
Shows the slate fairly well
2x Julii Cory Cats (Sold as Julii at Petsmart, not sure if they are false or true) I will be getting 2-3 more. Started out with 3 as I know they like to school, but sadly I lost one.
2x Guppies. 1 male, 1 Female. As well as assorted fry.
4x Otos
4x Nerite snails (2 zebra, 2 Tiger)
Otos and Nerites hanging out in the old tank
And Approx 20 Mts. Considering removing these once the the tank is up and running.
Thinking about adding firebellied newts or something else that ventures onto land.
Dwarf Hairgrass (bought at petsmart in a lil package as emmersed, planted as emmersed, Hopefully it will make it)
2x Anubis ??? Nana ( They don't look nana to me.. they are rather large, again bought as emmersed and placed so the wall keeps them constantly wet)
1x Anubis nana I know for sure, lost all but one leaf in the transition to emmersed still hanging on and that leaf is growing quicker than any anubis I've ever had.
2x Large bunches of Java fern, broken into about 15 "starter plants" in 2-3 leaf pieces of rhizome. Attatched to the slate and driftwood both above and below the water. All seems to be doing well. Only had a few black tips so far.
1x Banana plant. It lost its leaves in my 10g a long time ago. Hoping it will come out of it. If I lose it or don't see any activity in the next few weeks I will replace it. I would like to encourage it to grow to the surface of the tank.
1x Dwarf lily (red) Already sending out new leaves, most were lost during transplant, These plants are so fragile! I want it to grow up to the surface eventually.
1x Unidentified Plant
10x Starter Clumps of Crypt Wendtii Green. They of course melted to nothing when transfered, trimmed away as much as I could or thought I could, already have some with 2 leaves (1 week since transplant)
4x Italian vals. They also melted but I see some sprigs of life taking shape!
4x strands of Java moss, each about 6" long. I draped them on the grout on the back wall. I would love to see it fill in on the grout and highlight the slate (think old stacked rock wall).
The 10g I took down to donate plants
My aquarium averages about 84* daytime, and about 74 Nighttime.
What all kinds of ampibians could I house. I really wanted Fire Bellied newts but I understand they need much lower temps daytime. Are there any "warm" newts that are docile and smallish?
I plan on eventually giving away my guppies and getting some black bar Endlers, will they do okay in this setup?
None of my plants are "showy" I want something that can grow on that back wall and not die due to the water constantly pouring across it.
I've considered Tillandsia however they need to dry out or they will die, most broms that I know get too big. I was going to throw an anthurium siliconed to the back wall but I realized that it would be too wet.
Any suggestions for a nice showy plant? Something to bring in some color but not get too out of hand on that back wall.
I really want something that is red, and easy to make red. Something that I can carefully silicone to that back wall and have it take off.
I'm also looking for something to fill in that back corner of the land but don't want it to overshadow that hairgrass too much. Although as my light is in the center of the tank depth wise it would probably still get enough.
I thought mangrove at first but as my tank is covered it would for sure outgrow its habitat soon.
Would another moss be better at filling in the grouted area then java?
If at all possible I would have it be something less filamantous (Is that even a word) and more vivid green, more like a Lichen you see on old rocks out in the woods or pasture. Any thoughts on something like that?
As always! Any crituiques (I know I am a horrible speller) thoughts or opinions are always greatly appreciated.
Hopefully this will grow into a nice tank! Thanks for all the future support in advance!
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B.A., Bryn Mawr College, 1994
My primary field of academic inquiry has been the American West in the twentieth century. I draw on cultural history, environmental history, cultural geography, and gender studies in my research and writing. My central project in recent years has been a book about Mabel Dodge Luhan, a Greenwich Village salon hostess who moved in the late 1910s to Taos, New Mexico, where she brought together the aesthetic, political, and social interests of artists, writers, activists, and New Mexican locals to reshape modernist expression as well as everyday life in the American Southwest. I plan to draw on this work in future investigations of the role of the twentieth-century American Southwest in aesthetic, environmental and political transformations, both national and international. I also look forward to casting a wider net and exploring relationships between regions and regional cultures of North America. For me, the most enjoyable element of my work is the simultaneous freedom and discipline of historical thought. Although my colleagues may study topics centuries and thousands of miles distant from my own, I know we speak a common language of historical inquiry. My interest in historical thinking has contributed to work I have done with pre-collegiate teachers and informs my own pedagogy.
Honors and Fellowships:
- Fulbright Norway Roving Scholar Fellowship, J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, 2013-2014
- Innovative Teaching Fellowship Award, Reinert Center for Teaching Excellence, St. Louis University, 2011-2012
- Butcher Scholar, Institute of the American West and Women of the West Museum, Autry National Center, 2006-2007.
- Bill and Rita Clements Postdoctoral Fellowship, William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies, Southern Methodist University, 2002-2003.
Recent Courses Taught:
- Environmental History of the United States
- History of the American West since 1848
- Sensing Place: American Regional Cultures
- World Environmental History
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Scholarly Publications
- From Greenwich Village to Taos: Primitivism and Place at Mabel Dodge Luhan's (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 2008). Winner of a Ralph Emerson Twitchell Award from the Historical Society of New Mexico.
Journal Articles
- "Choose Your Own Adventure," OAH Magazine of History, July 2013
- "Spud Johnson and a Gay Man's Place in the Taos Creative Arts Community," Pacific Historical Review, February 2010.
- "An Artists' Home: Gender and the Santa Fe Culture Colony Controversy," Journal of the Southwest, Summer 2004.
- "What Does It Mean to Think Historically," co-authored with Thomas Andrews, Perspectives, January, 2007.
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- "We Are Still Here: Native Americans" Targets Aschehoug Publishing House, Oslo, Norway, 2015
- "Artists and Boosters," chapter in Making of the American West: New Perspectives in American Social History, Perspectives in American Social History Series, ABC-CLIO, 2007.
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However, if you're looking for original music of a Tuesday, insert Port City Music Hall's Two Series here. Two local artists, two-dollar cover, two-dollar drafts from 8 to 11 pm. Two dollars! Check your couch, your car, or even your bike bag to scrounge up the cash. Port City's making it not just easy to go out this winter, but nearly inexcusable not to.
They have an ongoing series of local artists, with truly fulfilling combos week after week, offering a good evening that is also a testament to our ever-strong music scene.
For those who have yet to make it out, here's the deal. The series starts on time and at a decent hour for a weeknight. Doors are at 8 pm and the past two weeks the music has started before or around 9 pm. On February 6, Dilly Dilly and Lady Lamb the Beekeeper even inserted a 20-minute intermission for mingling.
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The flaw of an honorable man
There is a reason Petraeus generally received good press, even from those skeptical of American military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. During briefings and discussions, he was supremely informed and often breathtakingly candid — an attribute that involves risks but establishes credibility. He possesses a comprehensive knowledge of leaders and events in the Middle East and Central Asia. His career had not only been successful; it demonstrated that America is capable of complex international responsibilities. Petraeus is a generator of national confidence.
So why, exactly, should marital infidelity be disqualifying? This is not an easy or simple determination in any field of public leadership and responsibility. With human beings, it is necessary to leave room for complication. A person who cheats on his or her spouse can show courage on the battlefield or loyalty to his or her country. Faithlessness in one area does not extend to every area. Most people have hidden flaws and failures of various kinds, which may or may not have broader relevance to their work. …
By all accounts, Petraeus's personal failure did not involve the abuse of power, criminal acts or security breaches. But his case also demonstrates how messy infidelity can quickly become — messy enough to involve harassing e-mails and to attract the attention of the FBI. People at their most ardent are also at their least rational. And this is most damaging in fields, such as intelligence, where the essence of leadership is judgment.


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JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. - Two men officers believe were involved in a shooting and carjacking in Johnson County made their first court appearances Wednesday.
Richard Shane Mabe, who was the subject of an intense manhunt accused of shooting two people, also faces charges for a chase involving police. Mabe is charged with the four counts of attempted first degree murder of a police officer and attempted second degree murder in the shooting of two people.
He also faces several charges surrounding the two incidents.
Charges against Timothy Lee Greer include four counts of attempted first degree murder of a police officer and other offenses.
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Discussion in 'Member Introductions' started by cashman4444, Feb 19, 2012.
Retire, purchased a new 2011 GMC Sierra Crew. Love the truck, hate the excessive noise
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Welcome. Just saw a lengthy thread a couple of days ago regarding the road noise in the crew cab pickups. May want to try searching for it. Didn't see if there was a solution or just an open discussion about it, but I did see some pictures.
Welcome to the club Cashman! Congrats on that new truck, maybe you can post some pictures?
Here is the thread Jimmeh was talking about LINK
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Welcome to the club. Hope you find your answer about the noise. I don't know if mine is noisy or not, I've never turned down the radio long enough to hear anything. :lol:
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Arsène Wenger believes Per Mertesacker can follow the trail of Laurent Koscielny and adapt to the demands of English football.
The German international has been forced to settle quickly to life in the Premier League since his arrival from Werder Bremen, starting in seven Premier League matches so far following his summer switch.
Team-mate Koscielny has impressed supporters and media alike this year with his performances this season, and, given time, Wenger says Mertesacker can emulate his French counterpart.
"He had not completely recovered [from the internationals]," said Wenger. "It is a different game in England, a very demanding game for the defender.
"In every second of the game you are really tested with full commitment, and it takes some time to adapt.
"We have seen that with [Laurent] Koscielny, who played at right-back and was exceptional.
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Why traditions are important
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In some ways it's much easier to establish traditions around holidays. There are usually plenty of family gatherings and planned activities.
Actually, there are often too many things.
I think the real challenge for holidays is creating some special traditions that are unique to your own family. That and learning to say "no" to all the activities that can get in the way of time with our families in our homes.
Here are some of the traditions that our family has enjoyed over the years and that our kids associate with the holidays now. Sometimes we might include others, but these are the things that we do whether any other people join us or not.
1. Thankful Tree/Basket
This doesn't happen every year, but I try to remember because it really helps us to see that there's another reason for Thanksgiving other than eating. I provide scraps of paper and pens near a container and each day of the week of Thanksgiving we all write something we are thankful for that day. Sometimes we'll hang them from a branch I found outside (stuck it in a container filled with rocks to hold it) and sometimes they're just a put in a basket. We then read them at the meal, each drawing one at random to read.
2. Decorate For Christmas The Saturday After Thanksgiving
I started this out of desperation- I couldn't find time to decorate otherwise! Now my daughter likes to help with this, which I LOVE, so we make this time a priority.
3. That other Thanksgiving Thing
While we're on the subject of Thanksgiving, Brian wanted me to mention that the day after Thanksgiving we celebrate NOT going out to all the sales. I know frugalista's are divided on this issue, but you couldn't get me out there if you paid me (well…OK, maybe for a LOT of money!).
4. Celebrate Advent With More Than A Countdown
I think I mentioned that I made 25 little stockings when I was pregnant with our first child and filled them with miniature ornaments because I wanted to have a unique Advent for our family. This tradition was so important to me to have in our family that I planned it before the kids arrived! I certainly wouldn't have the time now, but I'm glad I have them.
Each day of Advent our kids take turns finding the stocking and ornament and putting the ornament on a miniature tree. The tree starts out empty, but by Christmas it is full of ornaments. We light candles and always have a reading, some years from an Advent book and some years verses from the Bible that coordinate with the days leading up to Christmas. Working to keep the focus on the meaning of the holiday is one of the ways to combat the consumerism that is rampant during this time of year.
5. Holiday Show or Movie & Dinner
This is one we'd save up for if we wanted to see the Nutcracker. We'd usually find 2-for-1 tickets and for a few years we always saw the Nutcracker and viewed the downtown Portland holiday lights. When the kids got tired of the Nutcracker, we changed the tradition to going to a movie- a new release, usually Pixar or Disney- and then going out to eat at inexpensive places. Oh, and believe me, the kids don't let us forget this one.
6. Bake Cookies
Yep, the standard. But it never grows old. And since the cookies and goodies we make are specific to the holidays we only get them once a year, so you know this is anticipated. We make a number of different kinds to fill bags and give them as gifts.
7. Special Christmas Meals
In addition to any extended family meals we have, we also have a couple of meals we like to do every year. One is new in the last few years that we've come to enjoy- we make fish 'n chips on Christmas Eve. The other is something we've done since the kids were born- a Christmas morning brunch. And it's not casual- it's special, just like the holiday we're celebrating. We use the good dishes and serve some special food and pastries and linger around the table as much as allowed before opening our gifts.
8. Three Things To Combat Consumerism
I thought long and hard about this when our family was just starting. What could I do to try and take the focus off things and put them on the meaning of Christmas? I came up with these three things that I've been able to be consistent about:
- There are no gifts around our tree until Christmas morning. I remember focusing on those gifts when I was growing up- even trying to figure out how I could find out what was in them, counting them, shaking them. You know what I mean. And you can guess what it was that I thought of leading up to the day. And it didn't have anything to do with a birthday. So I keep the gifts out of sight and a train around the tree for the kids to play with.
- There are three gifts to open on Christmas morning. I heard this when our son was little and loved the idea of tying the gifts to the three gifts the magi brought to baby Jesus. So I've tried to keep to this idea, though I have to confess that I sometimes put more than one clothing item in a box so it counts as "one." I also try to keep the three gifts to a theme: books, clothes, and then a fun gift the child wanted. Other little items like art, socks, etc. can be put in the stocking.
- We make the gift-opening last as long as possible. We wait for everyone to get up, then open our stocking gifts in our PJ's. Then mom and dad make coffee and everyone gets dressed. We have our brunch. Then we open the main gifts, one at a time, so everyone gets to see the gifts.
9. The Pickle Fiasco
My son wanted to make sure I told you that every year we try to hide the Christmas Pickle in the tree (which is supposed to be a German tradition, I think). Our problem is that we forget to look for it on Christmas day. Like every year.
Except for the one year that he remembered and proudly brought it to show me.
And that was the year I forgot to get the special little "gift" for finding the pickle.
Um, I don't think this one has worked very well for us.
10. Easter Traditions
We don't really do anything different from many others around Easter. I did get an Easter book when the kids were little and we did readings and art projects the week leading up to the holiday, but it's not something they were interested in as they grew older. We of course dyed eggs and had egg hunts and a meal, and we also got Resurrection Eggs to do with them that we enjoyed. And the years we made the Resurrection Cookies (the ones you leave in the oven overnight) were wonderful- you've got to do those at least once, just to see the looks on their faces.
I'm hoping you all will have some new Easter Traditions that we can add to our family traditions. Does anyone have special traditions for other holidays like Memorial Day, July 4th, or the like? I'd love to hear about them- thanks to everyone for all the great ideas so far!
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So far, Nissan has only sold 6,791 Leafs for the year
Nissan has been shooting for 20,000 total sales of its all-electric Leaf in 2012, but the automaker has finally admitted that it just
won't be able to reach that number
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn reported yesterday that the company will not reach its goal of 20,000 Leafs sold in all of 2012. Nissan was pretty confident throughout the year despite declining sales, and refused to give up the notion that it could double last year's sales until now.
"The forecast we have given ourselves for the year will not be reached," said Ghosn.
For all of 2011, Nissan sold 9,679 Leafs. After nearly achieving 10,000 sales, it declared a new sales goal of 20,000 in 2012 -- doubling the previous year's.
While Nissan had its best sales month in October 2012 with 1,579 sold, the overall year was pretty disappointing. So far, Nissan has only sold 6,791 for the year, making it impossible to even reach last year's 10,000 mark let alone doubling that.
Nissan has even tried to
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It took $3,250 off the price tag of each 2012 Leaf model starting in August. This is a considerable jump from the $850 discounts it was giving back in January. The 2012 Leaf starts at $36,050.
In addition, Nissan reduced lease costs of the 2012 Leaf from $249 per month to $219 per month with $2,999 down for 32 months.
Despite this failure to meet the mark, Nissan isn't giving up. In a video last month, Nissan said it now aims to sell 1.5 million EVs cumulatively by 2016.
While the Leaf seems to be withering in terms of sales, its competitor, the
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"Smash" is a musical drama that celebrates the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater as it follows a cross-section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire - to be a "smash." The series centers on the process of creating a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe - written by the successful songwriting duo of Tom (Tony Award nominee Christian Borle, "Legally Blonde: The Musical") and Julia (Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, "Will & Grace").
The hit-making Broadway writing team of Julia Houston (Debra Messing) and Tom Levitt (Christian Borle) unites with producer Eileen Rand (Anjelica Huston) to create a new musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe, and seasoned chorus girl Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) vies with newcomer Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee) for the dream role. Jack Davenport, Raza Jaffrey, Brian d'Arcy James and Jaime Cepero also star.
"The Callback"
Ivy (Megan Hilty) and Karen (Katharine McPhee) jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills (Jack Davenport) as they pursue the role of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Julia (Debra Messing) and her husband Frank (Brian d'Arcy James), are frustrated by the red tape of an international adoption process, and Eileen (Anjelica Huston) fights to finance her new musical in the midst of an acrimonious divorce. Christian Borle, Raza Jaffrey, and Jaime Cepero also star.
"Enter Mr. DiMaggio"
The search begins for a Joe DiMaggio to play opposite Marilyn - but everyone's first choice, Michael (guest star Will Chase), has a secret. Karen (Katharine McPhee) returns to Iowa for a baby shower and must decide what she wants for her future. Eileen (Anjelica Huston) begins rounding up investors - but ex-husband Jerry (guest star Michael Cristofer) may already have poisoned the well.
"The Cost of Art"
Karen (Katharine McPhee) must learn to advance in the high-stakes world of Broadway, as Derek (Jack Davenport) hosts a party for hot young star Lyle (guest star Nick Jonas). Eileen (Anjelica Huston) tries a sly new strategy for raising funds, while Tom (Christian Borle) goes on a first date. Debra Messing, Megan Hilty, Raza Jaffrey.
"Let's Be Bad"
Karen (Katharine McPhee) finds a new use for her acting talents as she joins Dev (Raza Jaffrey) at a high-powered government party. The drama between Michael (guest star Will Chase) and Julia (Debra Messing) heats up, as Eileen (Anjelica Huston) and Tom's (Christian Borle) ambitious assistant Ellis (Jaime Cepero) forge an alliance. Ivy (Megan Hilty) senses trouble in her relationship with Derek (Jack Davenport). Will Chase guest stars.
Julia is struggling to avoid Michael while, Eileen and Ellis' friendship continues to grow as they hang out at a local downtown dive bar. Also, Karen books a side job at a bar and Ivy's starts to have issues with her voice.
"The Workshop"
It's time for the team to present ''Marilyn the Musical'' to possible investors however, Ivy struggles to perform and Karen must make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Julia and Michael must face up to the consequences of their actions.
"The Coup"
As the team deals with the fallout of the workshop, Eileen is forced to deal with her estranged husband as her daughter pays a surprise visit. While, Derek asks Karen to help him steal the show away from Tom and Julia.
"Hell On Earth"
The team begins their pursuit of a marquee star, as Eileen (Anjelica Huston) charges Tom and Julia (Christian Borle and Debra Messing) with finding a title for the newly reinvigorated musical. Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) find themselves in competition again -- this time for an orange juice commercial. Relationship troubles abound, as Frank (Brian d'Arcy James) makes an unwelcome discovery.
The show has landed a star, the mercurial Rebecca Duvall (guest star Uma Thurman), but Eileen (Anjelica Huston) is thrown into a panic when Rebecca gets stuck in Cuba. Derek (Jack Davenport) puts Karen (Katharine McPhee) in as understudy, but she must learn to perform under extreme pressure as he threatens to break her will. Tom and Julia (Christian Borle and Debra Messing) celebrate their anniversary with a ritual - and face some hard truths about what show business can do to relationships.
"The Movie Star"
"Bombshell" is turned upside-down by the arrival of movie star Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman). Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) are drawn into an uneasy alliance against their new rival -- but can they overcome their history? The romance between Tom (Christian Borle) and Sam (Leslie Odom, Jr.) heats up, while Julia (Debra Messing) and Frank (Brian D'Arcy James) must put aside their differences to address a family crisis.
Karen (Katharine McPhee) finds herself seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman) -- but can Rebecca be trusted? What will Karen's ascent mean to her relationship with Dev (Raza Jaffrey)? And will Rebecca drive Derek (Jack Davenport) insane? Eileen (Anjelica Huston) introduces new beau Nick (guest star Thorsten Kaye) to ex-husband Jerry (guest star Michael Cristofer), while Julia (Debra Messing) panics when her son Leo (Emory Cohen) goes missing.
"Bombshell" moves to Boston. Ivy (Megan Hilty) faces trouble as Derek (Jack Davenport) finds himself drawn ever closer to Rebecca Duvall (special guest Uma Thurman), while Karen (Katharine McPhee) reaches a turning point -- she must choose between Dev (Raza Jaffrey) and the show. Eileen (Anjelica Huston) faces off against Julia (Debra Messing) over the possible return of Michael Swift (Will Chase). Sam (Leslie Odom, Jr.) brings Tom (Christian Borle) into the biggest battle of all -- family dinner.
"Bombshell" faces its first audience just as a major crisis hits Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman). The team of Tom (Christian Borle) and Julia (Debra Messing) scramble to fix the show when the first preview falls short, and Frank (Brian D'Arcy James) must adjust to the unwelcome return of Michael Swift (Will Chase) to his life. Dev (Raza Jaffrey) seeks reconciliation with Karen (Katharine McPhee), but explosive information about Ivy (Megan Hilty) lurks just beneath the surface.
The big night is finally here. Tom (Christian Borle) and Julia (Debra Messing) race against time to save the show, while Derek (Jack Davenport) makes a decision that will change the lives of Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) forever. Ellis (Jaime Cepero) reveals his true colors. But when he finally makes his move to save "Bombshell," will it be for or against Eileen (Anjelica Huston)? In the midst of it all, another bombshell goes off - this one is in Karen and Dev's (Raza Jaffrey) relationship.


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a couple of my mega swarms these kept me busy for some time
love to see some of your best swarms................
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a couple of my mega swarms these kept me busy for some time
love to see some of your best swarms................
MEGA-SWARMS?!?!?! I guess! Them are some pretty good-sized ones!
OMG! Do tell how did you ever get them off? Did you find the queen first? Please describe!
yes i could not believe it either but i was able to find the Queen on both mega swarms
Small second swarm from a month ago. I gave them a queen cell and they're doing fine.
imagine the mail man reaction lol
My Mega Swarm. This hive has now made it through its second winter. It produced over 125 lbs of honey for me last year.
One of my hives swarmed 3 days after I split it. Lucky for me it was 20' away from my hives. Easy pickings.
I've only had a few swarms being a fairly new beekeeper. Here is one that came from my own hives this year. I took the opportunity to divide this hive the following week as I did not want it at its current location and wanted splits; it was full of queen cells, supercede cells and bees. I learned from a class that if a swarm is intent in swarming and a queen is born after the first swarm takes the old queen, the bees will keep that queen from killing the other cells and get her to swarm too. That is why your hive could swarm and reswarm until all is lost! Bees are certainly amazing creatures!
nice swarm Cabees ..
swarm that flew away.JPG
Picked up this fist size swarm today 50 feet from one of my hives. I believe it is a second swarm from the hive and yes there was a queen with them. Put them in a nuc. We'll see how they do. image.jpg
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And when it came to rest...
That hive still made 2 supers of honey.
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way to go that's a great swarm,thanks for video
Pure luck That I walked up just then and thought to video it with my phone. Not something you see every day. Thank goodness.
Since '09-75H-T-Z6b
This is a basketball sized swarm my son and I picked up from a small oak tree in a lady's front yard a couple of weeks ago. Took them home and 2 hours later they swarmed again. This time straight up in a tree above the hive about 20 ft. Recaptured them and they're still in the hive.
Hey C10250...
I started 2 packages in April last year, so I missed the flow and this last winter was my first. I went into winter with four hives and lost one. Due to the weather I was late on my first inspection...maybe middle of March. All 3 hives were absolutely huge. Noticed queen cells so I split all 3 of the hives. The picture was taken 3/31 and 3 days earlier was when I split my hives. I captured that swarm. Last week, another swarm, but by the time I approached it, they flew. Yesterday a neighbor called me about a swarm that flew past his house. Swarm #3. Never found that one. All of these swarms were from the parent splits. So I came out of winter with 3 booming hives, ended up with 6 hives and only 1 of them will bring in a crop...a Russian who is laying like crazy (and as of yesterday, no queen cells).
I had no idea things happen so quickly in the spring and you really have to be on top of your game. I was checkerboarding, but I think the decision to swarm had already been made before I did my first inspection. Next year I will be more aware of the consequences of any delay to prevent swarms. Obviously I'm not a beekeeper...I'm a bee-releaser.
Oh...and by the way...I think the redbuds are a little early and the poplars are a little behind this year. Its been a crazy spring with wide temeperature changes...75 one day and 40 the next.


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Description: If you cannot read you cannot learn if you cannot learn you cannot earn. ~ Jim Barksdale
At Broward County Library this belief is exemplified through the Literacy Help Center (LHC), a project designed to assist students with homework, provide enhanced English language programs for adults, and increase the availability of computer technology and training to all ages. The LHC is managed by Broward County Library (BCL)'s Learning Services and Youth Services Units and is strengthened by ongoing partnerships with The School Board of Broward County, Pro-Literacy America, Region V Training Council, After-School @ Your Library, Hispanic Unity, Friends of Literacy, Refugee Services and the Urban League.
Broward County Library's Literacy Help Center (LHC) offers literacy improvement opportunities and increases use of and access to computer technology for underserved area youth and adults. The LHC was developed in early 2009 with funds from the Ann Jacobs Trust and was expanded to 8 additional sites thru LSTA grants in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. The program provides additional literacy support in the form of dedicated Literacy Coordinators, laptop computers and software at eight library locations that have the greatest need for literacy services. Activities include Each One Teach One adult literacy classes, Crossroads Café, English Café, Citizenship classes and Homework Help for students in Grades K–12. The goal of the Literacy Help Centers is to provide customers with opportunity to develop the skills necessary to achieve academic and economic success.
This program is funded in part under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services. For more information on this program contact: Vonda Ward Bryant firstname.lastname@example.com or 954-357-6230.
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Carver Ranches - Mondays to Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Deerfield Beach Percy White - Mondays to Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Hallandale Beach - Mondays to Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Hollywood - Mondays to Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library - Mondays to Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Lauderdale Lakes - Mondays to Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Margate Catharine Young - Mondays to Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.North Lauderdale Saraniero - Mondays to Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Northwest - Mondays to Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Pompano Beach - Mondays to Wednesdays and Fridays, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Riverland - Mondays to Thursday, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Funders: Children's Services Council of Broward CountyDescription: After-School @ Your Library provides tutoring, homework help, reading practice and enrichment, computer skills and character development for students 6 to 12 years old.
Parents must first visit the library to register their children in the program. Children will be required to attend regularly. Contact your youth services librarian for more information. After-School at Your Library is funded by the Children's Services Council of Broward County in partnership with Broward County Library.
OASIS Connections Computer Classes
Century Plaza/Leon Slatin BranchGalt Ocean Mile Reading CenterHollywood BranchImperial Point Branch Lauderhill Towne Centre BranchMain LibraryMiramar Library & Education CenterNorth Regional/Broward College LibraryNorthwest RegionalSouth Regional/Broward College LibraryTamarac BranchWeston BranchDescription: OASIS is a national education organization dedicated to enrich the lives of mature adults through lifelong learning and service. The OASIS Connections Technology Program is a comprehensive training program to help mature adults use computers and the Internet to connect with others and enrich their lives. Broward County Library has partnered with the OASIS, and local volunteers, to provide the opportunity for customers to learn new skill and resources, for those reentering the workforce, or redefining their careers. More information about OASIS Connections.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Programs
MainAfrican-American Research Library and Cultural CenterWest Regional Library North Regional Library Northwest Regional Library
Funders: Susan G. Komen for the Cure FoundationDescription: 2012 is the eighth year that that the Broward County Libraries Division has received a grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure to do breast cancer awareness programs. These programs ensure that all people, and in particular the African-American and Hispanic communities, are aware of breast cancer resources.
Key activities include the distribution of breast cancer materials to all BCL locations. The central event is the annual "Breast Cancer Support and Wellness Health Fair" to be held at the African American Research Library on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Health professionals will speak about breast cancer awareness, detection and prevention and there will be informational tables and staff from health support groups. During October 2012 there will be several programs hosted at the Main Library including a lecture with local cancer specialist Dr. Nicholas Tranakas, Medical director of Cancer Services for Broward Health and of the Comprehensive Breast Center at Broward Health Medical Center.For more information about this program contact Barbara Miller at firstname.lastname@example.com or 954-357-7443.
The following programs are all funded by the Broward Public Library FoundationBooks and Bears at the HolidaysAnnual holiday program for disadvantaged preschool children enrolled in Title 1 child care centers. This program takes place in December at 7-8 libraries and provides a holiday story program, a gift bag containing a new bear-themed book and a plush bear. For more information contact Nancy Murray at email@example.com or 954-357-7406.
Children's BookFestChildren's BookFest is a weeklong celebration of children's literacy, which culminates with a large family-friendly festival at one of the Regional Libraries. Through this festival, Broward County Library joins the State of Florida, the School Board of Broward County, the American Library Association, the Association of Library Services to Children, and REFORMA, the National Association for Library Services to Latinos and the Spanish speaking in the celebration of Children's Day / book Day, held nationally each year on April 30th. Children's Day / Book Day (El dia de los ninos / El dia de los libros) emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for every child in a community, regardless of linguistic and cultural background. The festival features free book giveaways, arts and craft, storytellers and appearances by local authors. For more information contact Nancy Murray at firstname.lastname@example.com or 954-357-7406.
Florida Library Youth Program (Summer Reading Program)Broward County Library's Summer Reading Program, a part of the State Library's Florida Youth Program, is designed to encourage children and teens to explore and discover knowledge independently, while helping them to retain reading and learning skills over the summer when school is in recess. Reading and learning is encouraged through weekly special programs and activities at each participating library.For more information contact Nancy Murray at email@example.com or 954-357-7406.
Computer ClassesIn an effort to mitigate the digital divide facing many Broward communities Broward County Library offers computer classes at 6 convenient library locations: African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, Main, North Regional/Broward College Library, Northwest Regional, South Regional/Broward College Library, Southwest Regional and West Regional. (View schedule of classes). By providing increased access to computer technology as well as free computer classes taught in English, Spanish and Creole, Broward County Library aims to transform the opportunities available to residents by providing the skills that are vital to academic and economic success in today's information economy.For more information contact Tara Zimmermann at email@example.com or 954-357-7386.
StoryBook Festival An annual children's festival held on a Saturday in November at the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines. The StoryBook Festival is designed to bring books to life for young minds…to tell stories in new and dramatic ways that get youngsters hooked on books. Through the Fantasy Forest interactive exhibit, theatre productions, professional storytelling and strolling fictional characters, classic fairy tales and more modern yarns literally come to life. Youngsters are invited to attend the festival in costume and join the StoryBook Parade of characters, led by none other than Mother Goose!For more information contact Nancy Murray at firstname.lastname@example.com or 954-357-7406.
SAT Workshops for College-Bound Students Free SAT preparation classes for high school sophomores and juniors, plus workshops on financial aid and college application essay writing, at the Main Library. For more information contact Sydna Wexler at firstname.lastname@example.com or 954-357-7344.
E-Books Project Sony E-Readers, Kindles and Nooks are now available for customer check-out at the North Regional, South Regional, Deerfield Beach, Northwest Regional and Weston. E-books are also available to download onto the devices on demand.For more information contact Frank Marin at firstname.lastname@example.com or 954-201-2614.
Conference on Children's Literature/Ashley Bryan Art Series This annual event promoting children's literature has been held for librarians, media specialists, teachers and parents since 1987. The event, which is held at the Main Library, features nationally known authors and storytellers. Funding is also provided by the Friends of the Fort Lauderdale Libraries. For more information contact Nancy Murray at email@example.com or 954-357-7406.
Moon Rock Programming In October 2007, Broward County Library became the recipient of the Apollo Ambassador of Exploration Award lunar sample (moon rock) from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under a loan agreement, courtesy of Susan Eisele Black, the wife of former Apollo 7 astronaut Donn F. Eisele. The moon rock is in its third year of being on display on the 6th floor of the Main Library. The exhibit includes two-life sized astronaut figures (a popular stopping point for families and young children) as well as other NASA related ephemera. Funding provides regularly scheduled programs on topics such as space exploration and astronomy.For more information contact Barbara Miller at firstname.lastname@example.com or 954-357-7443.
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Vanguard Selling Hits South Korean Stocks
Vanguard is making the switch from MSCI's emerging-markets index to FTSE's, and in the process dumping shares of South Korean stocks. The reason: FTSE classifies South Korea as a developed market, while MSCI maintains that it's an emerging one.
In terms of returns, the switch hasn't mattered much for investors. Both the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (EEM) and the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) have stunk it up this year: EEM has dropped 6%, to VWO's 5.5% drop.
Vanguard's selling is having an impact on individual stocks, however, according to a Nomura report released today. Vanguard is nearly halfway done with its transition, and last month the selling picked up. The fund giant sold 1.7 trillion won worth of Koran equities in March, up from KRW1 trillion in February, and a huge portion of the KRW2.5 trillion sold by foreign investors in March, according to Nomura's estimates.
Nomura also found a strong correlation between the 12-week weight changes of individual stocks and their performance, which was as high as 0.97 for the 20largest companies by market cap.
The good news: The selling should moderate for companies that have been dumped ahead of schedule. That includes Amorepacific (090430.KS), GS Holdings (078930.KS), Posco (PKX) and Samsung Engineering (028050.KS).
But some companies are behind schedule. They include SK Hynix (000660.KS), LG Display (LPL) and Samsung C&T (000830.KS). (For those interested, Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) is only slightly behind schedule).
With the transition only half done, expect Vanguard's selling to be add to South Korea's problems, which include a weak yen and a belligerent North. The iShares MSCI South Korea Capped Index ETF (EWY) has dropped 2.4% today to %55.51. It had fallen 10.2% this year through April 4.


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Ladies you are all awesome, beautiful finishes!
VickiM.....I love how you showcased your prints on the green quilt. I am trying to use up some of my stash and I plan to do some baby quilts for charity. I like the idea that you were able to add a lot of color and yet the matching of seam intersections has been kept to a minimum. Thanks for the idea.....I will take it and run with it!


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Honey is carbohydrates (sugars) collected, modified and stored by bees. Pollen is a protein source for bees. I've seen bees make honey from honeydew. No pollen was needed in that to make it into honey (I guess if you exclude honeydew honey from your definition of "honey," this line of reasoning becomes meaningless). Therefore, I do not consider pollen to be essential for the production of honey.You DO NOT know what else was added to initial nectar to convert it into the honey. -cerezha
Stating that honey is made from "nectar and pollen" implies that pollen is necessary in the modifications of collected sugars to make honey. If you wish to go that level of detail, why not state, "made from nectar, pollen and ash?"
I'm sorry. You lost me on this one. Are you agreeing that labeling all undetermined honeys as "wildflower honey" is just as much a failure to label them truthfully as simply labeling them "honey?" Or are you suggesting that all beekeepers be required to submit samples of honey for pollen analysis before selling any so that it can be labeled accurately? Or are you saying that consumers are refusing to buy products only labeled as "honey?"Sure, let's call all American cars just a "car", no brand names, no make etc. -cerezha


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Come check the G-Fambulance and The Scarf Soldiers every home game in Lot L6, and like us on facebook and instagam 'NYG Scarf Soldiers'
Some of the toughest guys are guys who have come back from terrible injuries, like Phil Simms. Waiting for the last second to throw a football, knowing your gunna get hit, and then getting your finger caught in Carl Hairston's facemask and making a throw (dislocation his finger) doesn't make you less than tough. It actually makes you very tough.
This is a BS point your making Pizz.
"Typical Morehead!"..................and he didn't even mean that as a compliment..
The league was very differnt then. You could maul WR's and kill QB's. And there was no dumping the ball off back then either. Today's league is a joke as far as how easy it is in the passing game compared to then. Plus, QB's called their own plays then. You had to be the OC on the field as well as the QB.
"Typical Morehead!"..................and he didn't even mean that as a compliment..
then there was the foot thing plantar fasciitis? he played through that as well, he played well even after getting KILLED against SF last year....
ELI is unquestionably one of the toughest QB's in the NFL right now....not because he's been "lucky" but because he plays through pain...period.


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Sustainability Council Winter 2011 Meeting
It is a force to be reckoned with when a group of dedicated representatives from all aspects of coffee—growers, certifiers, importers, social programs, roasters, and retailers—rendezvous to discuss how to move the dial on our industry's sustainability meter. The winter '11 Sustainability Council Retreat over the past weekend was a productive and fulfilling meeting of the minds. We deliberated the Specialty Coffee Association of America's Sustainability Award application and applicants, which was not an easy task, and how to maximize the value of the award for winners. Additionally, we developed a plan to market and launch the new Sustainability Tracking and Reporting Tool—a game-changing platform that will set a baseline for our industry's carbon footprint and coffee stewardship from which we can initiate a plan for reduction and action. The sophisticated tool is designed to measure a company's impact and track progress toward more sustainable business practices. There were equal parts brainstorming and doing—a nice balance of ideation and actualization—with an incredibly intelligent and conscientious group of people.


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A High-Flyin' Zion Adventure
Zion Ponderosa Ranch and Resort • Zion National Park, UT
Escape Kit
- A Two-Night Stay for Two in a Cowboy Cabin ($99) or Cabin Suite ($195)
- Four Activity Vouchers
The Destination
The 4,000-acre Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is brimming at every turn with natural beauty and abundant wildlife. It sits on the border of Zion National Park, after all, where the landscape varies from sheer red cliffs to lush sprawling valleys to narrow slot canyons that make elevator shafts seem spacious. The park is also home to Kolob Arch, the third largest natural span in the world. And at about 6,500 feet above sea level, with Vegas—the nearest big city—sitting three hours away, this is an excellent place from which to view the heavens. That is, if you believe you're not there already.
The Digs
Each cabin is equipped with a queen-size bunk bed or regular queen, a pullout sofa, and a porch. Cabin Suites boast a private bathroom, satellite TV, a front room, and a wet bar, while the Cowboy Cabin offers access to a shared bathroom with shower. From the easy comfort of your quaint cabin porch, watch an outsize sunset and wake up the next morning to the mystical tranquility of the forested plateau.
The Diversions
• Enjoy a quick sandwich and a latte from the Narrows Snack Bar after a day of hiking
• Get your thrills on a Jeep Tour, a climbing wall, or a zipline adventure
• Align your chi with a massage at the on-site Juniper Spa
• Get your Wild West on with a horseback ride through the forest to dramatic canyon overlooks
• Rev your engine on an ATV excursion
"Set on a 4,000 acre ranch, amid the stunning Zion Valley, it offers the best in outdoor recreation and upscale luxury. From horseback riding and canyoneering to vacation home rentals and spa treatments, this resort covers it all."-- Nile Guide
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Viet Nam, EU ready for launching FTA negotiations
The initiative of lifting up the relations between ASEAN member States and the EU was proposed years ago. In 2005, ASEAN and the EU established a vision taskforce for economic partnership which is responsible for studying the possibility of setting up a free trade area between the two sides.
On the basis of the vision taskforce's reports and recommendations, in May 2007, both sides decided to kick off ASEAN-EU free trade area negotiations.
As an ASEAN member State and a coordinator of ASEAN-EU economic cooperation, Viet Nam supports the aforesaid region-to-region approach.
At the 41th ASEAN Economic Ministers' meeting in August 2009, ASEAN member States decided that each of ASEAN member country could launch FTA negotiations with the EU.
The EU is Viet Nam's important trade partner while Viet Nam is also a fast-growing economy-an attractive destination for foreign investment.
Viet Nam and the EU agreed on FTA negotiations during Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung's visit to the European Commission in 2010.
This will be a comprehensive FTA in accordance with the World Trade Organization's rules. The agreement is expected to cover fields like trade in goods and services, investment and others.


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"Torta" can mean pie, cake, tart, (or something much more vulgar), but in this case, it refers to a sandwich. There are many varieties of Mexican tortas, but here is my recipe for Mexican Tortas de Jamón, (Mexican Ham Sandwiches).
Mexican Tortas de Jamón
*Deli thin-sliced ham
*Cheese of your choice (I prefer Pepper Jack)
*Refried beans
*Shredded lettuce
*Sliced tomato
*Sliced avocado
*Pickled jalapeño rings (optional)
*Telera rolls
Slice open telera rolls. Lay open on a baking sheet and place under broiler for a minute until slightly browned. Remove and spread on mayonnaise and a spoonful of refried beans. Place a few slices of ham and a slice of cheese on the other side and put under the broiler until cheese begins to melt. Remove and top with lettuce, tomato, avocado and jalapeño rings.


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Treatment of Postnatal Depression for Low-Income Mothers in Primary Care in Santiago, Chile (DPP)
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Postnatal Depression
Other: multi-component intervention
Other: Usual care
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|Randomized Clinical Trial for the Treatment of Postnatal Depression
- EPDS [ Time Frame: 3 and 6 months ]
- four dimensions of the Short Form-36 (SF-36) Questionnaire: mental health; emotional role; social functioning; and vitality(34) and significant clinical improvement. [ Time Frame: 3 and 6 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|March 2004
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2006
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: PND-MCI
The multi-component intervention involved a psychoeducational group, treatment adherence support, and pharmacotherapy if needed
Other: multi-component intervention
The PND-MCI included psycho-educational groups, structured pharmacotherapy if needed, and systematic monitoring of clinical progress and treatment compliance
Active Comparator: usual care
'Usual care' included all services normally available in the clinics, including antidepressant medication, brief psychotherapeutic interventions or referral for specialty treatment
Other: Usual care
included all services normally available in the clinics, including antidepressant medication, brief psychotherapeutic interventions or referral for specialty treatment
Detailed Description:
Background: We compared the effectiveness of a multi-component intervention with usual care to treat postnatal depression among low-income mothers in primary care clinics in Santiago, Chile.
Methods: Randomised controlled trial. Two hundred and thirty mothers with major depression attending postnatal clinics were randomly allocated to either a multi-component intervention or usual care. The multi-component intervention involved a psychoeducational group, treatment adherence support, and pharmacotherapy if needed. Data were analysed on an intention-to-treat basis. The main outcome measure was the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) at 3 and 6 months after randomisation.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Mothers meeting criteria for current DSM-IV major depression were eligible.
Exclusion Criteria:
- who had received any form of treatment for their depression during their current postnatal period,
- those who were pregnant,
- with psychotic symptoms,
- serious suicidal risk,
- history of mania,
- alcohol or drug abuse
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00518830
|Principal Investigator:
|Graciela Rojas, MD
|University of Chile
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|NCT00518830 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|August 20, 2007
|Last Updated:
|August 20, 2007
Keywords provided by Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico, Chile:
postnatal depression
primary care
depressed women
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Depressive Disorder
Depression, Postpartum
Behavioral Symptoms
Mood Disorders
Mental Disorders
Puerperal Disorders
Pregnancy Complications
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Over the years, the Office of Private Health Partnerships (OPHP) has helped thousands of Oregonians access health care coverage. New health reforms now make it easier for Oregonians to get coverage. No one can be denied coverage due to pre-existing conditions. People who have been denied coverage in the past, can now qualify for the same health coverage – at the same cost – as everyone else. In addition, the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) is now open to more Oregonians.
Therefore, the Office of Private Health Partnerships closed its programs on December 31, 2013.
The following OPHP programs closed on December 31, 2013.
The staff at OPHP appreciated the opportunity to help nearly 200,000 Oregonians gain health insurance through its programs.
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MAFFS not sent to High Park Fire
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - The MAFFS aren't to the rescue at the big High Park Fire in Fort Collins. I wondered why this high flying air tanker group, Modular Airborne Fire Fighting, which is at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, isn't being mobilized.
I called the U.S. Forest Service to get clarification about why these big planes aren't being used. I've learned the short answer is that the military air tankers haven't been requested by the incident commander on the ground at the massive blaze near Fort Collins. The incident commander is the person running the show at the High Park fire.
Jennifer Jones is with the U.S. Forest Service. She tells me, "the MAFFS haven't been mobilized so far in 2012 because our commercial tankers have been available"
Commercial tankers have contracts with the feds to put out the fires. They're first on the list to use during a blaze as opposed to going with the military, first.
Jones told me, "We greatly appreciate the support and have a tremendous partnership with the military for 40 years. Rest assured, we'll call them when we need them."
Jones also tells me, air tankers are not the end all be all to stop forest fires. The tankers drop retardant to reduce the intensity and the rate of spread of blazes. Crews on the ground can then get in and build fire lines as part of the strategy to get the fires out.


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It's not as slow as it feels, but...it doesn't make a lot of power down low, and needs to be revved. Only problem is, it revs too slowly to feel fast.
I thought the same about the interior. Much 'nicer' and more European than the Mustang, for example.
I didn't like the MS3 at all, but more because of the ridiculous torque steer and the stupid power delivery.
What's perhaps worse is the way people jock the car for having 263hp and costing $25k, as if that alone makes it the perfect car. It's so far from that it's not even funny.
Other big disappointments:
2011 Hyundai Equus: Worst. Driver's. Seat. Ever!!
2011 Mazda RX-8: Where's the power?
2012 Porsche Cayman R: Where's the excitement?
2011 Porsche Cayenne S: $100k for this?
2011 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 R-Spec: You call this a transmission?
2012 Kia Rio: This is supposedly better than a Civic?
2007 BMW 650i: YAWN, and where is the luxury?
2011 Kia Optima EX: This doesn't [/I]feel[/I] like 200hp...


text: Our secondary. I keep seeing people saying our run game, D line or Eli putting up points is key to us winning. I think our secondary is the key. The reason being that we matched GB last time in points, while having very, very suspect coverage and poor defensive scheming. If we ASSUME that Eli will put points up, and ASSUME that our run game will be productive (GB has struggled here) and HOPE that we can cover their receivers and NOT GIVE RODGERS a QUICK TARGET (get physical with their receivers off the line...jam 'em) then we can ONLY ASSUME that our D Line can do it's job. If we can't cover, then we're forced to try to play catchup in the air. So I'm going to assume our other Giants units show up and hope our secondary plays lights out and forces Rodgers to take a wee little bit longer to throw, giving our KRAKEN a time to do their job. That, I think, is the key.