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Mentoring Matters: A Henrico Citizen Community Initiative
In the Henrico Citizen's Feb. 4-17, 2010 issue, we are proud to introduce our "Mentoring Matters" initiative, which is designed to encourage individuals, businesses and organizations to spend at least one hour a month mentoring a student in the county.
Below, we have provided information to help you get involved. We hope you'll Join the Henrico Citizen in making an impact in the lives of Henrico County students!
About This Initiative
The Henrico Citizen is committed to serving Henrico County. We believe there is no better way to ensure that our county remains strong and vibrant in the future than to invest in the success of our students in the present.
In this issue, we are establishing a countywide effort to encourage businesses, organizations and individuals to take an active role in the future of Henrico County by mentoring students. All students, regardless of age, race, economic background or educational aptitude, can benefit from the advice, guidance and support of an adult mentor. Each of us has talents, advice, abilities and life lessons to share with youngsters.
What if each person reading these words spent just one hour in a school each month mentoring a student? Think what a difference we could make!
How You Can Help
There are several ways in which your business, organization or you as an individual can help this effort:
Organizations – Is your organization or club seeking a community project? Why not "adopt" a school through mentoring? The only cost is a small commitment of time, and your efforts will leave lasting marks on the schools and students with whom you develop relationships.
Individuals – Contact one of the schools listed below and offer yourself as a mentor. The school system is actively seeking mentors to participate in middle-school and high-school mentoring programs. Mentors also are welcome at elementary schools throughout the county. We've listed schools by region – West End, Northside and Eastern Henrico – so please consider contacting a school near your home or your office for more information about how to get involved.
Become a Partner – The Henrico Citizen is seeking business, organization and individual partners to help promote this initiative throughout the community and within their spheres of influence. Participate – and let others know that you're a mentor. We are also seeking businesses willing to donate small prizes to this effort, such as free lunch or dinner coupons, so that we may select at random several participants each month to reward with small tokens of appreciation for their efforts.
Where to Get Involved
Elementary Schools
Carver E.S. – 750-2640
Colonial Trail E.S. – 364-0055
Crestview E.S. – 673-3775
Davis E.S. – 527-4620
Echo Lake E.S. – 527-4672
Gayton E.S. – 360-0820
Glen Allen E.S. – 756-3040
Johnson E.S. – 673-3735
Longan E.S. – 527-4640
Maybeury E.S. – 750-2650
Nuckols Farm E.S. – 364-0840
Pemberton E.S. – 750-2660
Pinchbeck E.S. – 750-2670
Ridge E.S. – 673-3745
Rivers Edge E.S. – 935-6760
Shady Grove E.S. – 360-0825
Short Pump E.S. – 360-0812
Skipwith E.S. – 527-4650
Springfield Park E.S. – 527-4630
Three Chopt E.S. – 673-3755
Tuckahoe E.S. – 673-3765
Twin Hickory E.S. – 360-4700
Chamberlayne E.S. – 261-5030
Dumbarton E.S. – 756-3030
Glen Lea E.S. – 228-2725
Greenwood E.S. – 261-2970
Harvie E.S. – 343-7010
Holladay E.S. – 261-5040
Laburnum E.S. – 228-2720
Lakeside E.S. – 261-5050
Longdale E.S. – 261-5095
Ratcliffe E.S. – 343-6535
Trevvett E.S. – 261-5060
Adams E.S. – 226-8745
Ashe E.S. – 343-6550
Baker E.S. – 226-8755
Donahoe E.S. – 756-3030
Fair Oaks E.S. – 328-4085
Highland Springs E.S. – 328-4045
Mehfoud E.S. – 795-7020
Montrose E.S. – 226-8765
Sandston E.S. – 328-4055
Seven Pines E.S. – 328-4065
Varina E.S. – 795-7010
Ward E.S. – 795-7030
Middle Schools
Byrd M.S. – 750-2630 – "Byrd Peer Building" (Seeks to help students cope with social and academic issues that may hinder them from completing daily tasks)
Mount Vernon M.S. – 527-4660 – "Making Connections Through Mentoring" (Seeks to improve academic performance in math)
Hungary Creek M.S. – 527-2640 – "SOLE Mentoring + Star Spotlight" (Seeks to raise students' individual goals)
Pocahontas M.S. – 364-0830 – "Tall Talk" (Seeks to close the achievement gap for at-risk students by reducing failure rates and truant attendance patterns through mentoring)
Short Pump M.S. – 360-0800 – "Under Our Wings" (Seeks to develop strong mentor relationships with targeted students)
Tuckahoe M.S. – 673-3720 – "HANDS" ('Helping and Nurturing Dynamic Students' – seeks to reduce the anonymity of students and foster positive mentor relationships)
Brookland M.S. – 261-5000 – "BFF Brookland's Firm Foundation" (Seeks to provide students with meaningful and challenging academic, leadership, social and cultural learning experiences through the 'Boys to Men' and 'Ladies of Brookland' mentoring groups)
Moody M.S. – 261-5015 – "A.N.D. A New Direction" (Seeks to assist in closing the achievement gap for at-risk students by reducing truant attendance patterns and discipline problems through whole-group character development and social skills lessons with mentors)
Wilder M.S. – 515-1100 – "Mentors in the Middle: Connections Outside of the Classroom" (Mentoring through two gender-specific groups – one for outgoing students who seek large social groups and one for individualized, small-group attention for students who might otherwise hide their struggles and concerns); "PRIDE" (Seeks to motivate male students to be their best by focusing on purpose, responsibility, integrity, determination and esteem in a group mentoring experience)
Elko M.S. – 328-4110
Fairfield M.S. – 328-4020 – (Program seeks to build relationships between students and mentors to help students achieve their potential)
New Bridge M.S. – 328-6125 – "Sophisticated Ladies" (Seeks to empower girls with the skills needed to embrace social and academic challenges through enrichment experiences, service learning projects and mentoring groups)
Rolfe M.S. – 226-8730 – "Connect 4" (Seeks to enrich student relationships, appreciation and understanding of self, family school and community through academic and civic engagement with mentors)
High Schools
Deep Run H.S. – 364-8000
Freeman H.S. – 673-3700 – "The DSF Rebel Stand" (Seeks to help selected ninth-graders make academic gains, improve attendance and develop plans to achieve their goals by fostering positive relationships with adult mentors)
Godwin H.S. – 750-2600
Hermitage H.S. – 756-3000
Tucker H.S. – 527-4600 – "Tucker Freshman Mentor Program" (Seeks to reduce ninth-grade retention and increase on-time graduation rates through mentoring)
Henrico H.S. – 228-2700 – "HHS Mentor Program" (Seeks to help students develop their unique individual strengths and talents through one-to-one, group and team mentoring)
Virginia Randolph Community H.S. – 261-5085 – "Boys to Men/Ladies Only" (Seeks to enhance students' attitudes toward learning and improving interpersonal relationships)
Highland Springs H.S. – 328-4000 – "Distinguished Springers" (Seeks to identify ninth-grade and/or over aged boys and connect them with mentors who will provide a variety of experiences to inspire them to consider new opportunities)
Varina H.S. – 226-8700
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Eyewitness talks about bus accident
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. - When the bus crash happened in Washington County, Tennessee Thursday afternoon, Misty Harrell couldn't believe it. She heard tires screech and she looked out the window.
"When I looked up the bus was flipping," Harrell said. "I saw three flips with my own eyes."
She and her husband then ran to help the students and they called 911.
Moments later, a flood of ambulances and helicopters arrived.
Harrell had been on the phone with 911 helping an injured student. "My husband got out the two [emergency exits] at the top and the kids were kicking them through. All he could do was help them out," Harrell added. "All I could do was call 911 and at least try to help until they got here and that's what I did."
Meanwhile about a mile away, parents who had heard about the wreck gathered at Mount Wesley Methodist Church. That is where a bus carrying students who weren't hurt dropped them off to some very relieved parents.
"The back started sliding and she tried to correct it," crash victim Dave Story said about the accident. "It slid the other way and then it caught the ditch. We started flipping and that's all I remember."
"Our bus was going really fast over a hill," Joshua Wilson said. "Something happened and it started flipping."
As the parents found their kids they checked them head to toe. Finally, some were able to breathe a sigh of relief after what seemed like an eternity.
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- Poll shortlists most impressive airport landings
- Views of cities, mountains and islands all figure
- Sochi -- the Winter Olympics city -- is one topical inclusion
It's at least as welcome as a warm face towel or the ping of the seatbelt sign going off: A beautiful view as you land.
A panel of travel editors, seasoned pilots and other industry experts has drawn up a shortlist of the world's most scenic airport approaches for users of the private-jet charter firm PrivateFly.com to vote on.
Any type of landing was eligible, from the approach over rooftops used by private craft at Amsterdam Schiphol, to the ultra-low, beach-shaving descent on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten and the dip past Manhattan's skyscraper cluster when approaching New York's JFK.
One entry that stands out for topicality on this year's shortlist: Sochi International Airport.
"What a spectacular arrival for the 2014 Winter Olympics," recalls one fan on the site.
"You descend over the Black Sea, watching the city and Olympic Park unfold in front of you, with a beautiful mountain backdrop."
What the shortlist (a selection is shown in the gallery above) reveals is the human ingenuity for building airports almost anywhere, on land or on sea.
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This two-year study used case-study methodology, combined with a state policy scan, to explore the policies and practices that help students prepare for and transition to college. The study builds upon two U.S. Department of Education funded studies of credit-based transition programs: a comprehensive review of the literature released in September of 2003, and a set of high school and postsecondary surveys released in April 2005.
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Focus groups and interviews with instructors and administrators of credit-based transition programs were conducted to identify, first, the programmatic features of credit-based programs and, second, those features that specifically support the transition of middle- to low-achieving students.
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Site selection was guided by a set of criteria defining exemplary credit-based transition programs. The criteria focus on both program features and program outcomes. Sites were geographically diverse and selected to represent the range of comprehensive and enhanced comprehensive programs.
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Case studies explored the programmatic features that support the transition of middle- and low-achieving students from secondary to postsecondary education. Teams of investigators conducted multi-day site visits to collect data on practices and policies guiding program operation. Data analysis focused on the state and local context, the history of the program, how the program is structured and administrated, and the outcomes achieved by students that participate in these programs. Analysis was conducted at both the individual site level as well as across states.


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The Division 1 Girls U-14 Mustang Fury were victorious in their quest to become Champions of the 2007 Placer United Foothill Cup, in Roseville at the end of October, as they went undefeated throughout the entire tournament with every team member contributing to the success.
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Jamie's Recipe for a chiken roased in pastry
Hi there
Someone has told me Jamie did a show where he roasted a whole chicken wrappedin pastry. Can anyone tell me what the recipe's called, and which book its in?
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Re: Jamie's Recipe for a chiken roased in pastry
It was from an episode of Olivers twist called "Picnic in the Park".
#3 Fri 28 Nov 08 8:51am
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Re: Jamie's Recipe for a chiken roased in pastry
Jamie's recipe for Flour and Water Crust Chicken from his book "Happy Days with the Naked Chef".
This is a great dish to serve up to friends - they'll wonder if you've gone a bit mad when you produce what looks like a huge lump of pastry and put it in the middle of the table! It's a great way to cook chicken - the meat steams inside the pastry crust and becomes incredibly tender. I've used nice small spring chickens, or poussins, in this recipe but it's just as easy to use one 2kg/4.5lb bird and roast it for 2 hours instead. ps. you don't eat the pastry!
905gr/2lb plain flour
2 fat lemons
2 handfuls of fresh sage leaves, picked
1 handful of fresh thyme leaves, picked
8 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 spring chickens
Put your flour into a large bowl, and mix in around 500ml/18fl oz of water, bit by bit, until you have a dough that is pliable and elastic and not too sticky. Cover and put to one side while you prepare the chickens.
Using a peeler, remove the peel from 1 of the lemons and bash up with the sage, thyme and garlic, in a pestle and mortar, or use a metal bowl and a rolling pin. Add your olive oil and plenty of seasoning. This flavourful marinade is great with just about all kinds of meat. Roll up your sleeves and rub the marinade all over the chickens as well as inside the cavity. Slice the remaining lemon and stick a slice or two inside the cavity of each chicken.
Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/gas7.
Get your dough mix, divide it into 4 pieces, and roll each one out to about 0.5cm/1/4inch thick. Now mould a piece of dough around each of the chickens so that you have 4 airtight parcels. Leave for 5 minutes, then bake in the preheated oven for an hour. The crust will harden during cooking, steaming and protecting the chicken while keeping all the lovely juices inside which will give you a fantastic homemade gravy.
Let the chickens rest for 15 minutes after baking, then bring them to the table and for a bit of drama, crack open each crust in front of your guests. You'll unleash a wicked aroma, steam, the lot, so waft it around a bit. Very impressive stuff. Serve simply with some potatoes and greens.
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Re: Jamie's Recipe for a chiken roased in pastry
But in the show, J said that the bread is awesome to eat....?
#5 Wed 14 Jan 09 2:35pm
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Re: Jamie's Recipe for a chiken roased in pastry
I suspect you are thinking of an entirely different recipe - the crust on this is not bread, but pastry.
Perhaps if you can describe the recipe or the episode you are thinking of,then we might be able to understand better.
Oh - and welcome to the forum.
#6 Wed 24 Feb 10 8:08am
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Re: Jamie's Recipe for a chiken roased in pastry
I was looking for this one as well,
believe its from the Oliver's twist season 2 ep 15 Picnic in the Park
but i haven't found the recipe yet ah
#7 Sun 16 May 10 2:37pm
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Re: Jamie's Recipe for a chiken roased in pastry
hi - does anyone know how to prevent holes developing in the pastry?
#8 Tue 31 Aug 10 3:32am
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Re: Jamie's Recipe for a chiken roased in pastry
do a google search for 'picnic in park jamie",
click videos link, the one with the main man in the yellow top
does anyone speak russian ?, i also recal that you could eat the bread


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Fragments in translation
First line index.
H. T. Wharton's Life of Sappho
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Also here at The Divine Sappho
Poems of Sappho, translated by Julia Dubnoff
Sappho links
· dreaMMage harmonizes Sappho with modern music. Their site has samples from their album as well as English and German translations of selected lyrics. Aphrodite's Dance is now on Youtube.
· Sappho fr. 1, read in Greek by S.G. Daitz. From the Society for the Oral Reading of Greek and Latin Literature.
· Sappho: poet of fire. From The Classics Pages, with several click-and-hear Greek fragments from Sappho.
· Erica Jong on Sappho and Sappho's Leap, in Real Audio with text, at the Commonwealth Club.
· Dr. Paula Saffire sings Songs of Sappho The noted author and lecturer sings in English and Greek, at Butler U.
· NPR's Book club of the air: Sappho, includes a visit by Mary Barnard, readings of Sappho's fragments, and talk of Sappho and her poetry.
· Aphrodite and Adonis. Sappho is among poets translated by Brooks Haxton (RealAudio) at Atlantic Monthly's site.
· Bantock: "The moon has set" from "Sappho." Hyperion Record's page for Bantock's 'Sappho' and 'Sapphic Poem' includes a RealAudio extract.
· In the Footsteps of the Gods. Hearing the ghosts of Orpheus and Sappho in Lesbos, with Jim Metzner and RealAudio.
· Sappho's 'It was you, O Atthis'. A poem of Sappho adapted and read by Jennifer Reeser (RealAudio, 1 minute).
· Ode to Sappho Live (YouTube). at Ronnie Scott's, London, 2001. Billy Thompson: Violin; Peter Lemer: Keyboards; Jon Hiseman: Drums;Dave Ball: Bass;Barbara Thompson: Saxophone/Composer.
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That's what happens when you sweep something under the carpet. It rarely disappears; it just gets bigger and bigger until you trip over it.
So it's been with NZ Cricket in the Ross Taylor affair. For all the NZC huffing and puffing about Taylor's strange remarks immediately after a rare high spot for the Black Caps, it is clear that the scar tissue is still sensitive - and still self-inflicted.
Many people will be wondering why Taylor chose the aftermath of the uplifting Eden Park test against England to make it clear the wound has still not healed. Some are critical of him for spoiling the moment; for raising a negative when the team had performed positively under new skipper Brendon McCullum.
The latter has quickly shifted public perceptions of him as a peacock of a man who cared only about money and himself. He is now seen as a leader who has knitted this team together and given them what Kiwis had been baying for - fight. Coach Mike Hesson's removal of McCullum as opening bat has been a success; he now looks like a man who has found his true place.
McCullum's captaincy has appealed to New Zealanders. His con job on England captain Alastair Cook, saying publicly that he'd bowl at Eden Park if he won the toss, may have helped Cook opt to bowl - a decision former England bowler and now cricket writer Derek Pringle called "the worst insertion in England history". It was cheeky, nose-tweaking stuff. McCullum brought part-timer Kane Williamson on at key moments to snare crucial wickets; his style was not the bull-in-a-china-shop that his captaincy critics predicted. Bartender, a pint of redemption all round ...
Except, perhaps, for one man. To explain that, sadly, we have to go back to the genesis of 'Taylorgate' - the artless removal of a captain during the tour of Sri Lanka last year. McCullum's success as skipper has only underlined what nearly everyone has said: the issue was not Taylor's removal nor McCullum's succession but the way it was done.
NZC's position was that Taylor would be relieved of short-form captaincy duties but was offered retention as test skipper. Taylor was adamant he'd been sacked as captain in all three forms of the game. Asked by interviewer Brendan Telfer whether someone within NZC was lying, Taylor said: "Definitely." Hesson, asked about the captaincy dispute last year, said: "It's unfortunate that he [Taylor] felt that way and that was certainly not the intention. When the recommendation was made, it was that Ross Taylor remain as captain of the test side and that was what I sent to the board."
NZC apologised to Taylor for the way things had gone down. Chairman Chris Moller said: "The board ... wishes to publicly place on record its apologies to Ross Taylor and his family for the manner in which events have unfolded."
The issue of whether Taylor was offered the test captaincy was never resolved. It was described by NZC as a "miscommunication" - a vague term which can cover a multitude of sins - but there was no clear definition of who was right and who was wrong. This is the bone of contention still being chewed on.
Taylor had a break from the team and then returned. A century in the one-dayer in Napier seemed to herald a successful return to the ranks. Then, as the Herald on Sunday understands it, Black Caps batting coach Bob Carter approached Taylor before the Wellington test against England, offering his apologies on a personal level. Carter, Black Caps' manager Mike Sandle, Hesson and Taylor were the only people in the room at Galle when Taylor was told of his removal; they are the only ones who know the truth.
What has now begun to trickle through is the effect of Carter's apology on Taylor. Immediately before the Wellington test, it appears to have had a deleterious impact on Taylor.
There is no suggestion Carter intended any harm, quite the reverse. But it begs the questions: Why now? If Taylor has already had an apology from NZC, what was Carter apologising for?
It's understood that Taylor, previously making his way back into the fabric of the team, then fell into a slough of despond. Sources close to Taylor say his head was not right for test cricket. He went out first ball in Wellington, though he fought hard for a 41 not out in the second innings. But, in a team that looked unified and hung tough at Eden Park, Taylor seemed a man apart. His form was scratchy, disjointed, almost distracted. New Zealand's premier batsman looked not at all like that.
Taylor, unhappy with the whole topic being raised again, found his poor relationship with Hesson - they apparently barely speak - brought into stark contrast again. When the question was asked of him on radio, he spilled the beans, emotion maybe winning out over caution. He could have 'kicked for touch' but instead just kicked ...
Some, maybe even many, will say he should now either put up or shut up. However, this is clearly a man who feels, rightly or wrongly, that he has not been protected and that, in closing ranks round the subject, NZC have trodden on his integrity.
NZC, for their part, have an understandable wish to leave this matter behind. If you want an illustration of how much they are lifting the carpet on this one, have a look at the story which details how NZC sat on Radio Sport when they interviewed Carter on the subject.
So there's the lesson for all sports bodies, a group of organisations for whom the first thought is often to cover up, not 'fess up. Stand up straight, confess your mistakes, all of them, and say what you'll do to put matters right. Then do it. Only then can there be closure and healing.
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Phillip AsbyBPL Member
@pgasbyLocale: North Carolina
I have a 40 degree Marmot Aspen ultralight bag for spring early fall trips which is fantastic mostly due to being light and packing really small (and I got it for a really good price).
I have an REI Lumen 25 for shoulder season and in our case southern winter trips – which is a fine bag albeit a bit dicey into the low 30s (with midweight base layers, socks and a thin helmet liner – I can add some more clothing to the equation and get into the mid 20s I believe which in NC where I'm camping with scouts is typically as cold as it will get on average) … and it is not very compact. I have been pondering a down 15 or 20 degree bag but my budget won't support a WM or the like – really need to be $200 or below which more or less means 600-650 down.
So the question is whether it is worth it to go with down in a lower temp bag at with that budget? Weight wise a Kelty Cosmic down weighs as much as my REI or a NF Cats Meow (I believe) – so the question is whether they compact down any better? Based on specs I'm not sure they do really so I'm wondering if I ought to just stick with a synthetic bag for those temps given my budget limits…Jan 3, 2013 at 11:05 am #1940537
George DavisSpectator
@nsiderbamLocale: mid-Atlantic
At first I didn't realize that you neededa 15-20 degree bag and was going to suggest a number of affordable 30-40 degree down bags with high-loft down. I honestly can't think of any colder bags in your price range that wouldn't sacrifice weight and quality, though.
However, I'm pretty sure that the 20 degree Kelty will pack down smaller than any synthetic bag you have. I'd also check out the North Face Aleutian 3S — it's a few ounces lighter and can be had for under $200.Jan 3, 2013 at 11:27 am #1940543
Sumi WadaBPL Member
@detroittigerfanLocale: Ann Arbor
I need a little clarification — the Lumen is EN-rated to 27*. Are you looking for something that's significantly warmer than the Lumen, i.e. EN-rated to 15-20 degrees? If so, a 600-650 down bag is going to be in the 3+ lb range but it will compress smaller than a synthetic bag.
You might take a look at the REI Halo 25. 750-fill down, EN-rated to 23*, 2lb. They've had it in the Outlet for a while at $199 and periodic sales have taken the price down to as low as $160 or so. It's my son's 3-season bag and I think it's a very good bag for the price. It's as warm as my 30* Feathered Friends Grouse.Jan 3, 2013 at 11:45 am #1940546
Phillip AsbyBPL Member
@pgasbyLocale: North Carolina
Almost all my camping is with my son's Boy Scout troop – so it's 12 months a year… Generally they plan the December, January and February trips to low country locations rather than going up to the Smokies or Blue Ridge – so winter temps mostly aren't going below 20… The Lumen is fine I think if I am thoughtful about other clothes – my only real issue is the size/compactness. But if I'm looking at a replacement I would go to a true 15-20 bag under the add 10 degrees mantra assuming it can compact down more.
I was reading a review of a Marmot Sawtooth 15 and saw someone mention 600 down wasn't really worth it – something like a Cat's Meow or Ultralamina etc… would work as well, weigh about the same, compact about the same and be more weatherproof than 600 fill bags of the same temp rating… which inspired the question.Jan 3, 2013 at 12:16 pm #1940556
Bradley AttawayMember
@attaboybradLocale: San Francisco Bay Area
GoLite is refreshing their sleeping bag line. Their 3-season (20 degree) 800 fill bag runs for $200 right now (though they're sold out). Not sure what the pricing on the new bags will be, but they might be worth the wait.
I got my Stoic Somnus 15 (15F, 800 fill, 2lb) for under $200 on SteepAndCheap. Frequently goods on steep and cheap will end up at DepartmentOfGoods.com for nearly the same price. Nothing that would interest you there right now though.
Finally, if you'd consider a quilt the UndergroundQuilts 20 degree top quilt starts at $220. It's 850 fill, well reviewed, very close to budget, and available right now.
If you keep an eye out for a few months I feel confident you can come across an 800+ fill 20 degree bag for under two bens.Jan 3, 2013 at 12:42 pm #1940563
Steven McAllisterBPL Member
@brooklynkayakLocale: South West US
I have one of the old Campmor 20 degree down bags. I belive it has 600 down.
It was one of the best deals around for a while.
I keep it around for friends to use.
It is far lighter and packs a lot smaller than any equivelant synthetic bag and I have had it for many years.
I know quite a few people that have this bag, a few used them for AT and other thru-hikes.
It may not compare to 800 rated down, but much better than synthetic.
So yes 600/650 rate down is worth it.Jan 3, 2013 at 1:25 pm #1940570
Dustin ShortBPL Member
Geartrade.com will be your friend. They have a few 700+fp down sleeping bags between 160 and 250 for sale from backcountry.com. Basically these are used bags that were returned and can't be resold at retail prices (similar to the REI garage sales).
I've had great success buying from geartrade, especially the backcountry seller, and you'll likely find a steal on the site.
A quick search shows a few 800fp marmot and big agnes bags in the 2.25 to 2.75lb range for under $200 and a rab 750fp bag that is EN comfort rated to 25F for 2lbs and $160.Jan 3, 2013 at 4:36 pm #1940617
James MarcoBPL Member
@jamesdmarcoLocale: Finger Lakes
Generally, 600-650FP down only has a slight advantage over top quality synthetics. Because it is down, the cost is usually quite a bit higher.
Insulation for the 600 down is slightly better than synthetics when dry.
Insulation for synthetics is slightly better if it is damp.
Insulation for either is poor if they are wet but far better than good 800+fill down. Synthetics will dry quicker, though.
Cost is significantly higher to purchase down.
Cost per year (prorated over 20 years) is significantly less per year for down.
600FP down will pack no smaller than good synthetics, but suffer less damage than synthetics.
It is difficult to compare 600FP down and synthetics because they each have different characteristics that can be usefull under differing conditions. For example, I use a good down, 1#11 bag here in the NE. It has a good pertex shell for shedding occasional spindrift, but requires some experience with campsite selection, a good tarp and pad to maintain itself over a couple or three continuous days/nights of rain. Being lax for even 20 minutes over 72 hours will leave you miserable if it gets wet.
600FP down is neither really warm, light, or very compressible. But, it is far more forgiving. Wet is never fun, but 600fp down will retain some warmth, unlike good 800fp down, which will simply mat into an 1/4" of wetness. Synthetics are slightly better.
Overall, I would say to save your dollars, buy a synthetic for a year or two. These can be had for $30-$50 at Wally World. Use it for two years to get experience with avoiding wet gear in wet campsites. Put the savings with some extra dollars at the end of that time (about the time the synthetics start breaking down-about 30 usefull nights) and then get a good 800fp bag.
A dry bag in any wet conditions is nearly manditory. If you need to sleep on wet ground (not forest duff) you need a good ground cloth. Watch out for the sides of hills, dips that can collect water and other low lying areas. Look for slight mounds and areas that clearly have good water run-off. (Overhead hazards, far enough off a trail, few or no people "sign", good bear-bag trees, etc.)
If you don't plan to do that much camping, maybe 3 weekends a year, then go ahead and get the 600FP down. It will easily last 20 years and the occasional use doesn't really justify a $400 bag.Jan 3, 2013 at 4:57 pm #1940622
Michael RayBPL Member
@topshotLocale: Midwest
I recall this post a few weeks back. If you buy it, you should tell him he owes me commission. ;) I have 3 Sub Kilo bags and that's a decent price. Been happy with it except when my son isn't careful with the zipper and tore a hole in the outer fabric. Oops. I must admit I did the same but not as bad. That was before I started using it as a quilt 99% of the time. He does now, too. I'm 5'10" 165 and it fits OK. Wish it were a bit roomier since I'm a tosser and turner but doesn't matter much now that I use it as a quilt. I have taken it down to -2 F when wearing a bunch of other clothes. I'd say it's more of a 25 F bag.Jan 3, 2013 at 5:16 pm #1940632
Tjaard BreeuwerBPL Member
@tjaardLocale: Minnesota, USA
Enlightened equipment revelation X 20 degree, even with 30% overfill its still only 190-200, and if you got the wide you could layer it over your summer bag for serious cold.Jan 3, 2013 at 6:18 pm #1940653
John GBPL Member
@johng10Locale: Mid-Atlantic via Upstate NY
I have a Marmot sawtooth 15 degree 650 fill down bag, and a north face cats meow 20 degree polarguard delta bag.
I believe my 650 down bag is 10-15 degrees warmer, and squishes down to about 1/2 the size of my synthetic bag. I believe the warmth difference is partially due to the way down drapes better, so there is less air space between me and the insulation.
I'm in MD / N. VA. The humidity in the spring and fall is high enough that both bags well absorb moisture from the air if left out to loft for a few hours. Down works fine in high humidity if you are inside though.Jan 4, 2013 at 10:02 am #1940787
eric chanBPL Member
i generally prefer a synthetic over lower quality down …
it tends to be substantially cheaper, and it resists moisture better
the flip side is that it will degrade over time, and doesnt pack as light … weight tends to be similar
it all depends on the price youre looking at and the conditions youll be in
note that 600 fill down resists moisture BETTER than 800 fill down generally
also the new cats meow uses APEX (and prism) insulation … the same stuff used by MLD and some other cottages … yet you never hear of "problems" with cottage synthetic quilts on BPL do ya … i suspect that they get a free pass ;)Jan 4, 2013 at 11:33 am #1940805
Walter CarringtonBPL Member
@snowleopardLocale: Mass.
Yes, good quality 600-650 down gear is worth it. The only advantages of the synthetics remain better wet performance and cost.
I think in the olden days the down in sleeping bags and clothes that were generally available was around 600. That was a lot warmer for the same weight than synthetics and compressed a lot better than synthetics.
I have a 1970s Alpine Design down sweater that I think is about 600 down and a fairly new Patagonia Nanopuff pullover. The down has full zip, insulated pockets and is probably made from 1.9 oz ripstop. The nanopuff has a half zip that is lighter, no hand pockets, and is made from 1 oz fabric. The down jacket would be 4 to 6 oz lighter with a half zip, no pockets, and lighter fabric. From memory the down jacket is about 16 oz and the nanopuff is about 12 oz in my size. So, update the down jacket and it's about the same weight as the nanopuff but is MUCH warmer.
You could also calculate from a 850 sleeping bag that shows fill weight (e.g., FF Swift, 20F), and assuming that it takes 850/600 times more down for the same insulation, 600 fill down would increase the weight from 2lb to 2lb 7 oz and reduce the compressability a bit.
The caveat in all this is that my old down gear used good quality down, with a low per centage of feathers. Perhaps current 600 fill down is of poorer quality than it used to be.Jan 4, 2013 at 12:58 pm #1940818
Jeff HollisBPL Member
I will just repeat what others have said, down will last much longer than synthetic, probably a lifetime or more. So maybe a cheap synthetic for now and if you decide to keep doing this forever than invest in 800+ down for a lifetime. Or invest in 600 down now for a lifetime if you don't mind dealing with the weight penalty.Jan 4, 2013 at 1:10 pm #1940821
Randy MartinBPL Member
@randalmartinLocale: Colorado
The Down will last a lifetime but not the shell material, inevitably you will get some nicks and tears. The beauty of it is the Down is recyclable in either a MYOG project or hopefully with the a company like Patagonia that does that sort of thing.
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Wow! From its official pink Komen ribbon key chain to its beautiful black and pink exterior, the eye-catching Komen MicroFiber Tote will stop admirers right in their tracks. As part of our CARING CASE COLLECTION, 10% of the retail price of this lovely Tote will be donated by Mobile Edge to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Black MicroFiber Tote
104 months ago Mobileedge »
The Cutebug Messenger adds both functionality and durability to a sassy and fun design. Featuring actual pulp magazine images from the 40s and 50s, this unique bag will hold all your gear and is designed to be "Over-Stuffed"! Built to carry laptops up to 15.4" and legal-size folders, the Cutebug Messenger is the perfect case for the professional woman with a confident and outgoing attitude!
107 months ago Mobileedge »
The new Monaco notebook case is made of quilted Micro-Fiber, with a buttery-soft poly-suede interior. Amazing this is a laptop bag isn't it?
108 months ago mobileedgeblog.com »
Mobile Edge donated more than $250,000 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation. Great laptop bag collection raising money for a great cause. Check them out...
109 months ago Kolobags »
People won't even know that this zippered tote is a bag that has room for your computer, documents and peripherals, even an easy access pocket for travel documents. Metal feet add bottom support and SafetyCell protection compartment gives ultra-protective padding. This laptop tote comes in black (or look for the Komen version with pink accents).
109 months ago Mobileedge »
The Cutebug Hipster is just right for you when your laptop and a few accessories are all you need for the day. The front of this unique bag features an original vintage magazine from the 40's and 50's era. Inside is a matching removable neoprene sleeve that adds extra laptop protection, while offering the flexibility to use it as it's own carrying case! All Cutebug products feature a velveteen back pocket and our signature "Lucky Seven" dice.
112 months ago Sky Mall »
London calling! The hot new London Tote by Mobile Edge is the perfect laptop bag/overnight bag for that woman on the go. Christmas is around the corner and there are some great deals out there on this tote. It comes in two styles, Black MicroFiber and leather, or in Patent Leather. The choice is yours. You can also check out the London on www.MobileEdge.com.
112 months ago kewroad.com »
The stylish Signature Tote is the latest addition to the Mobile Edge Tote Collection. Incorporating over four years of actual user input we feel this is the best computer tote ever. Designer styling highlighted by stainless steel buckles and accent straps with contrasting stitching, the Signature Tote is the most well appointed notebook tote on the market.
112 months ago mobileedgeblog.com »
The hot new trend in laptops has been going bigger. More and more I see people trading in their old 14.1″ and 15.4″ laptops for new 17″ widescreens. These new mammoth laptops arent really too bad. They give that feeling of having a truly mobile PC, but thanks to new technology that is improving daily, they dont feel much bigger than smaller laptops.
This tote is part of our Caring Case Collection. We donate 10% of the retail price to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation! This beautiful black case with the distinctive Komen pink accents is not only a stylish notebook case, but also offers a superior level of practicality and security while maintaining the travel-hardy durability of all our cases. Inside the Komen Geneva, you'll find all the details and niceties for which Mobile Edge has become famous.
Patent Leather laptop bag!!! The London Computer Handbag combines the best of today's stylish fashion materials, fittings and trims with the functionality, organization and computer protection that only Mobile Edge can offer!
These semi-rigid, colorful faux-croc portfolios are the perfect computer case for the corporate campus or the college campus. Available in SIX great colors; black, white, yellow, green, blue and pink! With these portfolios you merely carry this slim-line case within your favorite bag, or with the included matching shoulder strap!
114 months ago Sky Mall »
This stylish laptop bag has that Chanel look and feel without the Chanel price. Designed by women fashion designers at Mobile Edge, the quilted MicroFiber accented with pink or white stitching retails at $99.99, and comes with a Lifetime Warranty. Not many companies offer that type of warranty anymore.
Here's the clutch that complements and coordinates with the Madison Tote, offering you the opportunity to carry only your necessities. Carry this clutch during the evening with the larger Tote or by itself. The Madison Clutch available in Black and White or Brown and White!
Here's our Milano in a fabulous blue! This beautiful, handbag style computer carrying case is styled in supple faux-croc material with a buttery-soft poly-suede lining that is absolutely luxurious to the touch! Our designers took all the classic elements that make a perfect handbag and created a design that will never be mistaken for a 'computer bag'.
The Milano is the pinnacle of elegance! Influenced by todays fashion runways, this faux-croc design will carry your computer in a style never before available! Gone are the days of only bland choices. Finally a computer carrying case that can match your sense of style!
Spring is here. Enjoy free shipping on select laptop handbags and accessories from Mobile Edge.
Let's face it, we all love red leather! This rich full-grain leather model, with its soft and luxurious poly-suede interior lining will spoil you forever. Never again will you even look at a boring and bland computer carrying case.
For the sophisticated business woman that knows that first-impressions do matter! This rich black full-grain leather model, with its soft and luxurious poly-suede interior lining will spoil you forever. Never again will you even look at a boring and bland computer carrying case.
120 months ago witi.com »
This stylish handbag is made if Faux-Croc and has a butter soft poly-suede interior lining that is soothing to the touch. The polished silver buckles make this bag really stand out. Posted ont eh Women In Technology International (WITI) website...


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I am GF and make pizza using polenta sliced very thin for the crust. It's very good! I cook it in grapeseed oil by itself for a while to brown it up some, flip it over, then add the toppings as for any pizza. I mean I grease the pan with grapeseed oil. Canola would work too. We eat it with a fork, it can't be picked up like a pizza slice. I call it "PizzaLenta" (Pizza-polenta). Check your spaghetti sauce for gluten, or use fresh tomatoes and herbs.
I have used grits instead of bread for many of our breakfast meals too. The nice thing is you get a little nutrition and fiber using corn instead of flour.


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Rhubarb and strawberries go hand in hand, and what better way to honor the combination than in this classic summer pie. The lattice top looks fancy but the technique is super-easy to master.
Nutrition Profile:
High Fiber
Low Cholesterol
Low Sodium
Serves 10
Prep Time 60 min
Total Time 270 min.
Step 1
To prepare crust: Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt in a large bowl. Cut butter into small pieces and, with your fingers, quickly rub them into the dry ingredients until smaller but still visible. Add sour cream and oil; toss with a fork to combine with the dry ingredients. Sprinkle water over the mixture. Toss with a fork until evenly moist. Knead the dough with your hands in the bowl a few times—the mixture will still be a little crumbly. Turn out onto a clean surface and knead a few more times, until the dough just holds together. Divide the dough in half and shape into 5-inch-wide disks. Wrap each in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 2
To prepare filling: Just before you're ready to roll out the dough, process tapioca in a spice grinder, mini food processor or blender until finely ground. Combine with strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, lemon juice, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl; toss well to combine.
Step 3
Position a rack in the center of the oven and place a foil-lined baking sheet on the rack below; preheat to 425°F.
Step 4
Remove the dough from the refrigerator; let stand for 5 minutes to warm slightly. Roll one portion between sheets of parchment or wax paper into a 12-inch circle. Peel off the top sheet and invert the dough into a 9-inch pie pan. Peel off the remaining paper. Moisten the outer edge of the dough with water. Scrape the filling and any accumulated juices into the crust.
Step 5
To prepare lattice top: Roll the remaining dough between sheets of parchment or wax paper into a 12-inch circle. Peel off the top sheet. Cut the dough into 1-inch strips using a pastry wheel or a knife. Lift off every other strip and lay them on top of the pie, leaving about a 1-inch gap between strips. Use the shorter strips for the edges and the longer ones for the middle of the pie. (You may not need to use the outermost strips.) Fold back the first, third and fifth strips of dough to the edge of the pie. Place a shorter strip of dough across the second and fourth strips, about 1 inch from the edge. Unfold the folded strips over the crosswise strip. Fold back the second and fourth strips over the first crosswise strip. Place another strip crosswise, about 1 inch from the first. Unfold the strips over the second crosswise strip. Continue folding back alternating strips and placing crosswise strips until the top is covered with woven strips. Trim any overhanging crust. Crimp the outer
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Bake the pie for 20 minutes. Then rotate the pie 180 degrees and lower the oven temperature to 325°. Continue baking until the crust is golden and the filling is beginning to bubble, 30 to 35 minutes more. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Tangy, mildly spicy and tender, this chicken is delicious with black beans and salsa.
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes Appropriate
Gluten Free Diet
Healthy Weight
Heart Healthy
Low Calorie
Low Carb
Low Cholesterol
Low Sat Fat
Low Sodium
Serves 8
Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 80 min.
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Whisk lime juice, oil, vinegar, cumin and salt in a small bowl. Stir in jalapeno. Place chicken in a shallow baking dish and pour the marinade over it, turning to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning once, or overnight.
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Distinguished Student: Sydney Mecham
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Sydney Mecham's passion is 4H. Sydney is the president and secretary of her 4-H chapter. She's been involved for years and loves it.
"I just love the experience of getting an animal when they're two months old, and then you raise them until they're six months old, and then you train them and you learn everything about them and the species," Sydney says.
Sydney enjoys spoiling her animals. Her teachers and friends say she's an very kind person. It's an important quality to Sydney.
"I've always believed in the golden rule - treat people the way you want to be treated," Sydney says. "And I feel if treating people with kindness is the way you want to be treated, you might as well treat them that way."
Sydney is already working on her next 4-H project – her horse they rescued.
"I'm going to train her so she can be ridden and she'll be a show horse for 4H," Sydney says.
Sydney excels not only at 4-H, but in school as well. She has a 4.1 GPA, taking honors and AP classes. Sydney admits it looks good on a college application, but that's not the only reason she takes challenging classes.
"I like challenging myself and say that I completed a class that some people find to be very difficult," Sydney says.
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Tigers defeat Swanville on Monday
After dropping the first game against visiting Swanville 25-22, the Pine River-Backus Tigers came roaring back to win the next three games 25-18, 25-18, 25-21 in non-conference action on Monday, Sept. 23.
The Tigers were ahead in the first game, but they slowly lost their lead and it was eventually tied 22-22, before the Bulldogs scored the final three points.
In the second game, the Tigers were ahead 20-18 when they got a five-point run, including a kill and a block for a kill by Howard, to win. In the third game the Tigers were ahead 16-15 when they went on a seven-point run, including two kills each by Howard and Porta, to lengthen their lead to 23-15. The Tigers won the game on a kill and an ace serve by Callie Tilbury.
The final game was tied 6-6 when the Tigers went on a four-point run, including a kill by Lily Wiemann and an ace by Porta, to take the lead, which they kept for the rest of the game to take the win.
"Our team has been so fun to watch this year as they are always smiling," said PR-B coach Erica Norman. "We agreed that we are here because we love the game of volleyball. Being coach of a team that is constantly enjoying what they are doing makes my job something to look forward to every day."
The Tigers, 8-5 overall, are scheduled to host Northome-Kelliher on Thursday, Sept. 26, and then play at Pillager at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27.
Pine River-Backus statistics:
Journee Howard 1 ace serve, 5 kills, 18 set assists, 12 digs: Lily Wiemann 3 kills, 1 dig; Desirae Sonenstahl1 ace serve, 5 digs; Carlee Staples 4 kills, 2 set assists, 8 digs; Megan Porta 1 ace serve, 7 kills, 9 digs; Callie Tilbury 3 ace serves, 3 kills, 7 digs; Megan Felthous 4 ace serves, 10 kills, 2 set assists, 14 digs
Tigers 3, CL-Bena 0
On Thursday, Sept. 19, PR-B co-captains Megan Felthous and Journee Howard led the visiting Tigers to sweep the Cass Lake-Bena Panthers 25-18, 25-18, and 25-12. Felthous led with four ace serves and eight kills, and Howard led with 24 set assists and 10 digs.
"Our team chemistry is pretty unbeatable this year," Felthous said. "Regardless of wins or losses, we can pick each other up. Each player has dramatically improved since the beginning of the season, which is always the ultimate goal. We've played a lot of hard teams and competed with each one."
The first game the Tigers quickly jumped out to an 11-4 lead with a five point run, followed by a six point run. The Tigers managed to stay ahead even though CL-B tried to work their way back. In the second game the score was tied 14-14 when the Tigers got two points, including an ace by Howard, that gave them the lead, and they kept the lead from then on.
The third game wasn't very spectacular as CL-B started making mistakes, and the Tigers simply dominated the game. Megan Porta commented after the game, "I think our season has been a lot of fun so far. We have had about an equal amount of wins and losses but I personally think that all of that will change and we will pull ahead. As a team, we have become very close and we have all been having a blast playing together."
PR-B statistics:
Journee Howard 2 ace serves, 4 kills, 2 blocks, 24 set assists, 10 digs. Lily Wiemann 3 ace serves, 7 kills, 4 digs. Desirae Sonenstahl 2 digs. Carlee Staples 3 kills, 3 digs. Megan Porta 1 ace serve, 4 kills, 1 block, 5 digs. Callie Tilbury 3 ace serves, 5 kills, 1 block, 5 digs. Lainey Kangas 1 ace serve. Megan Felthous 4 ace serve, 8 kills, 1 block, 5 digs. Kayla Adkins 6 digs.


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Redding Police Arrest a Man for Murdering His Brother with a Dumbbell
REDDING, Calif. - Redding Police arrested a man who they say murdered his older brother with a dumbbell. The victim's body was finally found three days later.
The suspect Stephen Carver, 50, was arrested around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 1000 block of East Cypress Avenue.
Investigators say he confessed to arguing with his brother on Friday, August 10 at the brothers' apartment in the 3500 block of Churn Creek Road. Police said Carver admitted to beating Gregory Carver, 55, over the head several times with a metal dumbbell. One neighbor reported seeing Stephen Carver ride off on a bicycle.
Officers were called to the apartment three days later to do a welfare check. A neighbor had become concerned when Gregory Carver didn't answer his door for several days. Around 8 p.m. Monday officers entered the apartment and found Gregory Carver dead.
Neighbors told KRCR Newschannel 7 Stephen Carver had been living with Gregory for about a year. They believe that he was a recovering addict and was living with his older brother for support.
Emil Johansen has lived in the complex for six years and has spent time with both brothers. He said Gregory was always very friendly and had a passion for classic cars. Johansen had many conversations with Stephen, and said he never seemed like the violent type.
"I talked to him several times but I didn't expect anything like this. To me, he was a nice guy," Johansen said.
Another neighbor said she heard the brothers fighting on Friday and then saw Stephen Carver take off on a bike.
She said she didn't think much of it because the Carvers would regularly argue. Over the weekend, she came to Gregory's multiple times to return some movies she had borrowed. When nobody answered, she started to get worried.
After discovering the body Monday night, Redding Police issued a news release which said they were looking for Stephen Carver.
He was located and arrested Tuesday afternoon. He's held in the Shasta County Jail on $1 million dollars bail.


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It was a quick trip to London, but Ben Affleck found some time to get some presents. Probably not, "My parents went to London and all they got me was this lousy t-shirt."
Bradley Cooper has the deer in headlights look because the model he convinced to get in his cab has a boyfriend.
Charlize Theron is back in LA.
Daniel Radcliffe in Out Magazine.
Apparently Ethan Hawke is going to stay blonde a little longer.
Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough show off food they will never eat.
Kirstie Alley hasn't been papped in awhile.
Ke$ha is always keeping it classy.
That is Kristen Stewart in the middle of that group with the glasses and baseball hat.
Katherine Webb in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. If Brent Musberger is not on her Christmas card list she is crazy.


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Ok weve shown trucks and loaders. I see that there was an individual posting his label .and it made me think that maybe showing off our labels might be interesting.
Here is mine. It has a glossy finish but I held it so that most of the light wouldnt reflect.
And, on the top of the lids I put this label.


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The San Francisco Green Party is sponsoring this community forum on Women, Politics and Activism in San Francisco.
A diverse group of female panelists will speak. The public is also invited to make comments and ask questions as part of a respectful dialogue.
Confirmed speakers include:
Christina Olague
Sandra Fewer
Nicole Derse
Kim-Shree Maufus
Marie Harrison
Helen Grieco
Terry Baum
Susan Jane Miller
Poetry reading by Yolanda Catzalco
The panel will be moderated by Erika McDonald.
This is a free event, but a small donation may be requested. Free child care available.


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The applied field of hospitality is worldwide in both scale and scope. While many business skills are routinely utilized in the field, the practice of accounting in U.S. hotels and restaurants is different than what is common for other industries. DePaul students are trained in the classic accounting principles that are in compliance with GAAP; however, hospitality firms follow a unique set of GAAP standards that have been customized for the hospitality industry. Students wishing to prepare for comptroller and related accounting leadership positions will need this specialized knowledge in order to be successful. Further, the role of management information systems developed for the hospitality industry is complex, integrative and specialized for these large-scale yet unique operations. The comptroller of a hotel or restaurant is often charged with the selection, implementation and oversight of such systems. Knowledge of system functionality, integration issues, and how financial data flows from one system to the next is required for the typical hospitality comptroller. A student majoring in Hospitality Leadership with this specialization must complete the following requirements totaling at least 12.0 hours:
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Welp … it was bound to happen sooner or later. The iconic TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer is getting the porn parody treatment. That's right folks, the characters that we all know and love — Buffy Summers, Angel, Willow Rosenberg, Xander Harris and more — are featured in a XXX pornographic video that will lampoon the BtVS story. As you may recall, we previously learned of the porn parodies that are based on Batman, Saved By the Bell and Lindsay Lohan. Today, we get our first look at the alternate porno universe of Buffy the Vampire Layer.
We've been hearing rumors about an upcoming "Buffy" parody for over a year now—and finally, at long last, it's actually coming to fruition. Penned by newcomer Josh Wheldon and directed by the legendary Lee Roy Myers, this parody looks to be the most exciting thing to hit Porn Valley since the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" porn. Of course, a porn is only as good as its cast…so it's a good thing this project is loaded with all-stars. In the lead role, we've got the one and only Lexi Belle (because of course), along with Jessie Andrews as Willow, Kris Slater as Xander, Tom Byron as Giles, Chanel Preston as Jenny, Rocco Reed as Angel, Michael Vegas as Spike, Britney Amber as Harmony, and Ash Hollywood, Amber Rayne, April O'Neil, and Anthony Rosano as other people who are also in the movie. Want to see how these porn performers stack up to their mainstream counterparts?
Um … yeah. I guess you're really not a pop cultural phenomenon until someone makes a porn parody about you so … congrats Buffy! I can't even tell you how much I love that the writer's name is Josh Wheldon ;) Hahahahahaha. While I find it very hard to believe that I will ever actually watch this Buffy porn parody (no matter how big a Buffy fan I am), I can tell you this … this porn parody looks LIGHT YEARS better than that stupid Buffy remake film will ever hope to be.


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After doing the profile search on "purple martins" there was only one find and that was incomplete as to answering the question. I had never used the profile search before for this site - very useful.
Question - I want to put up a purple martin house and wonder if they will be a nuisance to the hives? Anyone?
Sorry if I should of put this under the "Pests" catagory.


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1. How much does it cost to operate and maintain?
The running costs are minimal. You will save on the amount of water you use compared to soaking, and with regards to electricity consumption, the steam generators produce 3,000 watts of power. This equates to 3 kilowatts and the cost per kilowatt, for example in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) power region, is $0.08 per hour. Therefore, the HAYGAIN system will consume $0.24 per hour in electricity. Keep in mind that the first steam cycle lasts approximately 60 minutes and the cycles thereafter are only 30 minutes in length per bale.
2. How long does it take?
Once it is set up, each cycle takes approximately 1 hour and cycles thereafter are only 30 to 40 minutes in length per bale.
3. What is the advantage of steaming an entire bale?
HAYGAIN accommodates a completely strung bale. By being able to place this into the container and steaming it, you are drastically reducing the amount of dust spores released into the atmosphere that are inevitable if you are stuffing a hay net. This has to be the ideal solution both for horses and handlers otherwise it defeats the purpose. 4. What advantages are there to feeding off the floor as opposed to using hay nets?
Floor-level feeding mimics the natural grazing posture which reduces the intake of respiratory irritants and encourages airway drainage, which is the first line of defense against deep inhalation of feed particles such as hay dust.
5. Does the outside of the container get hot?
No, it does not. This is due to its highly efficient thermal properties and being made of the latest composite plastics.
6. Once steamed, how long before you can feed it and how long does it last?
The hay is ideally fed while it is warm and steaming but, as the spores have been completely killed, it can be fed at a later stage if required (up to 12 hours later).
7. What makes us different?
The unique steaming method via our patented spike manifold system is the only scientifically proven method that ensures even steaming throughout the whole bale and the killing of spores harmful to your horse.
8. How does steaming hay work?
Steaming at the high temperatures that HAYGAIN reaches ensures all mold and fungal spores are killed, therefore rendering them irrespirable and posing no further risk to the horse. It is highly beneficial to the health of both the horse's respiratory system and indeed yours.
9. What is the difference between soaking and steaming?
Soaking only dampens down the harmful spores in hay; steaming with a HAYGAIN actually kills the spores. In addition, soaking causes leaching of nutrients while HAYGAIN steamed hay retains its nutrient value.
10. Will my horse like it?
HAYGAIN steamed hay is warm, sweet smelling and very palatable. Field trials have indicated it is effective at encouraging fussy eaters.
11. What about the size and weight of the unit?
The HAYGAIN system is available in 2 sizes. HG-1000 full bale unit measures 57" L x 33" W x 29" H for the steam chest and 28" L x 28" W x 19" H for the boiler case. Total weight equals 175 pounds.
12. Warranty?
The HAYGAIN system is covered by a full 1 year warranty for the steam boiler and a 3 year warranty for the steam chest.
13. What makes HAYGAIN different?
HAYGAIN's is an international organization. HAYGAIN's has a patented, proven method using a steam distribution manifold. HAYGAIN's durability and built to last quality results in value for money. HAYGAIN's worldwide recognition and service. HAYGAIN's scientific research and continual improvement. HAYGAIN's world class customer service coupled with a heritage that dates back to 1940.