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Of the 500 employees on staff, nearly 100 have been there 20 years or more. If you want to know why, ask Jerry Ivory.
Ivory joined the department's bridges and structures group a week after high-school graduation. From there, he moved up the ranks, jumping over to waste management, where he now works as operations superintendent. His service to the city has stretched to nearly 35 years—about two-thirds of his life. A big reason for his long tenure is the department's dedication to professional development.
"I've had some excellent mentors, administrators who saw something in the way that would prove positive for the city," he says. "I've had fun, but the professionalism that's been shown to me kept me here."
Part of the professionalism Ivory speaks of involves training. Our judges singled out Chesapeake for an Honorable Mention because of the department's commitment to training, whether it be new-employee orientation, safety training for field crews, or the flagger training that each employee—from secretary to superintendent—receives to prepare for emergencies.
Public works director Patricia Biegler, PE, leads the charge in ensuring that each employee is well-versed on the ins and outs of the department's operation.
"To get the most out of people, you have to provide them with the right tools," says Biegler. "There's nothing worse than being expected to do a job when you don't know what's expected of you."
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Safety is not taken lightly in Chesapeake. In addition to general safety training, all field employees are required to hold current certification in adult CPR and automated external defibrilator operation. Then, depending on the specific job, employees might learn how to identify and deal with hazardous waste, work safely in confined spaces, negotiate traffic work zones, remediate chemical spills, and avoid injury from falls. In February, safety officer Pandora Allen received a Training Program Award from the local American Public Works Association chapter.
Once a year, the entire staff gathers for the Chesapeake First Conference, during which employees share concerns related to their jobs. The program is such a hit that infrastructure managers in surrounding communities are looking to duplicate it.

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Free Markets vs. Crony Capitalism
Original post made by GX, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Oct 3, 2011
Since the beginning of our current Recession, there has been much disparaging of our current capitalistic economic system. To not risk "throwing the baby out with the bath water", I think we need to get honest with our current market approach and how it differs with successful true free-markets approaches of the past. Please note that free markets don't preclude appropriate government regulations. Only when we have a thorough understanding of what has/hasn't worked in the pasts (and the associated underlying dynamics) can we craft the appropriate solutions to get us out of our current mess.
I found John Hussman's following brief yet cogent summary of the differences between free markets and our model of crony capitalism helpful – do note his second-to-last sentence:
I feel it is important to emphasize - as we move toward recession - that we shouldn't blame what is happening here on capitalism or free markets. We really have only a caricature of those here. We have a system that is constantly eager to abandon the proper role of government in the markets - which is effective regulation of risk - and to substitute it with the worst role of government in the markets - which is absorbing losses for those whose losses should not be absorbed, and pursuing policies tilted toward the constant creation of speculative bubbles and the avoidance of required economic adjustments, rather than the productive allocation of capital.
Free markets work - provided that they operate within a framework of government policy that enforces property rights, provides reasonable regulation, coordinates objectives that cannot be achieved privately (e.g. certain infrastructure, insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions - which otherwise creates an adverse selection problem even for companies that would like to offer it), and maintains reasonable consumer protection (because there is a huge "information problem" in requiring each consumer to have all of the requisite facts to avoid abusive practices). To blame our economic problems on the free market is an insult to what has proved for centuries to be the most effective economic system for creating prosperity and raising living standards. We would be wise to stomp out the incessant policy of bailouts and monetary distortions if we hope for that to continue.
Comments (13)
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 3, 2011 at 3:53 pm
First of all excellent post. The problem is that idealistic truism is not even in play today. Say any political / economic / social word of great depth and it will be turned on its head in a nano-second. But, to me it all boils down to GREED. That's the current sin. People made a lot of money with it (false housing appreciation, false banking bonuses, et al), and most people want what greed gave them back. There's no idealism in a false virture.
a resident of Parkside
on Oct 4, 2011 at 8:37 am
Good post, GX. I noted the use of the term 'reasonable' throughout the topic and the subjectivity seems to be where most of the debate is.
One the one hand, you have the folks on the outside looking in, who may want the govt to micromanage every aspect of every transaction, which is obviously counter productive.
On the other hand, you have owners, investors, and othe stakeholders that want to eliminate needless overhead to remain competitive, not only in their local markets but also internationally.
I'm sure there's a balance that can be struck, as we've seen lately in Calif, as Gov Brown considers relaxing some regulations in order to keep businesses from their continuing exodus from the state. If he can do it in a state like Calif., maybe the feds can see reason as well.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 4, 2011 at 10:45 am
The most powerful humankind force is self-interest and self-perservation. Free markets are effective given they leverage this basic dynamic.
Main Street Jay Walker, I tend to agree with your greed point. We have a very self-centered society focused on instant gratification regardless what the cost is for society as a whole. On one hand this is the fuel for our markets, on the other hand it can lead to distortions (e.g. our mortgage meltdown). Key question - what is the difference between self interest/preservation and greed?
This is why even though I'm an ardent supporter of free markets, I recognize the need for appropriate regulations.
But Hussman's final point is key. We need to stop the bailouts (at all levels) and other market distortions.
a resident of Dublin
on Oct 4, 2011 at 9:57 pm
dublinmike is a registered user.
GZ comments: "To blame our economic problems on the free market is an insult to what has proved for centuries to be the most effective economic system for creating prosperity"
For what I am about to write I know you would likely call me a socialist, et al, but, the real importance is this: how do you explain the degradation of certain economic segments? Answer: Greed. The bases of Capitalism is, well, greed.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 5, 2011 at 7:12 am
DublinMike - I agree with you that the basis of capitalism is self interest/greed. Is there a difference between self interest and greed? Does it matter?
Even if you assume the worst case, greed, capitalism has proven over hundreds of years to be the most beneficial economic system. This isn't to say there aren't negative artifacts associated with capitalism/free markets, and this is why appropriate regulation and rules-of-law are required.
To answer your question, globalization is one significant reason why there are are large differences among groups of people. Globalization has commoditized labor, opened markets and created scale advantages for some, arbitraged environmental and other laws, etc.
But Hussman is arguing that Fed policies have a lot to do with this. The Fed has enabled the huge expansion of debt which has helped the rich get richer and the poor sink under their own over-consumption. It also covered up for a long time how truly uncompetitive we are with the rest of the world. And it is also to blame for the gross mal investment of capital in this country - i.e. we have 3 million too many homes in this country.
Just think how different things could have been if 10-15 years ago we didn't have a Fed induced housing bubble? We would have faced our non-competitive issue sooner, we would have realized sooner that we have a significant education/skill gap, we would not have pulled forward years of demand (which has now created our current recession/depression) ...
Time has proven that Fed induced bubbles and market distortions are not a good thing.
a resident of Parkside
on Oct 5, 2011 at 8:35 am
"Just think how different things could have been if 10-15 years ago we didn't have a Fed induced housing bubble?"
Now we're onto something....I assume you mean the Freddie/Fannie debacle that promoted home ownership for the least qualified of society? Politicians pressured banks to accept bad credit risks and the economy spiraled downward from there as a result.
It makes you wonder what people like Barney Frank were thinking...and he's still employed representing people who still think this was a good idea that the lending institutions botched. Amazing what our society has devolved into............
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 5, 2011 at 10:20 am
Free markets are free? That's news to me. Can't trust government; can't trust the markets as they have no face, mind, or heart; can't trust numerous pulpits due to various levels of psychological oppression as shown through the media; and definitely can't trust pundits whose reckless rhetoric is only for lazy entertainment purposes.
So what's left? People. The right people. If you don't want to worry about over-regulation or greed, it helps to be connected to the right associates, friends, and even family. Trust your instincts. That's how everyone makes it in life & society.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 5, 2011 at 10:48 am
"I assume you mean the Freddie/Fannie debacle that promoted home ownership for the least qualified of society? Politicians pressured banks to accept bad credit risks and the economy spiraled downward from there as a result."
I think he was talking about the Federal Reserve pushing interest rates way too low for way too long. There was a lot more to the housing bubble than just Fannie and Freddie. There was also the FHA backed zero money down loan. There was the tax exemption for up to $500,000 of capital gains from home sales. There was (and is) the tax deduction for mortgage interest. There was OTC derivatives market that sold credit default swaps on mortgage backed securities (think AIG for example), and yes AIG "botched" it big time, and we the tax payers picked up the tab.
a resident of Amador Estates
on Oct 6, 2011 at 8:54 am
GX, great post. I agree with you 100% that our survival instincts can produce a power incentive for protecting our self-interests. However, when good people feel secure they are more willing to help others. Greed happens when people have more than they need, and are unwilling to share their blessings with others, and instead focus on gaining more for themselves.
The USA is the most philanthropic country in the world. The wealth creation in our country fuels that. When government intervention slows wealth creation, everyone suffers, regardless of income. Those less fortunate who rely on Shepherd's Gate, Open Heart Kitchen, Tri-Valley Haven, etc all suffer from lack of resources when philanthropy is pulled back.
Also, like many things in life, extremes can be harmful. The desire to be self-reliant and to help others is good, and capitalism enables that better than any other system. Greed is harmful on many levels. Government regulations that reduce pollution have been great for our country, as anyone who knows what China is like today can attest to.
Extremes can be bad or good, regardless of what labels may be put on people. Steve Jobs deserves every penny he earned. He created his own wealth. He created jobs for tens of thousands of people at Apple, plus all of their suppliers...oh, and all people that worked at companies that made accessories and software for Apple products.
On the other hand, bank execs who allowed excessive risk in the financial markets to occur while racking up millions in compensation are just as corrupt as Frank Raines who paid himself $91 million from 1998 through 2004, while running Fannie Mae - A government sponsored entity!
Extreme political views, whether on the right or left are damaging to our nation's spirit. I personally can't stand either Rush Limbaugh or Al Franken. They are the same extreme, divisive spirit on either side.
Not all corporations are bad. Not all liberal Democrats are bad. Not all conservative Republicans are bad. Rather than labeling and judging people it would be more productive if our national discourse, fueled by media, focused on discussing the merits of individual issues.
Hope that helps the discussion.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 6, 2011 at 10:07 am
P-Town Dad - The world would be a much better place if we had more people who were issue-based rather than political party/dogma based. I've seen both sides limit their effectiveness by blindly supporting a position regardless what reality suggests.
On banks vs.true wealth creators like Jobs, one needs to ask what structures are in place to let this happen. On one hand people like Jobs are driven by competitive markets and their own passions to create what wasn't there before.
On the other hand, think about all the dysfunction that needs to be in place to enable non-value-added bankers to make the money they do - lack of true market based competition, ineffective regulation, corporate welfare, bought politicians that look the other way, apathetic pbulic that don't care until the problem becomes too acute or inconvenient ...
I wonder what it is going to take for the average person to educate themselves on what is going on and then hold their elected representatives truly accountable.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 6, 2011 at 8:50 pm
This was the best thread I've read in a long time.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 7, 2011 at 10:04 am
Crony capitalism cycle: like Solyndra officers, being major Obama donors, and Obama giving back same donors $500+ Billion taxpayers dollars, team appropriately donates more, loan rewritten so taxpayers are placed in third position, pretty much assuring we wil never be paid back. .. worked pretty slick, that's real recycling.
But it made a good backdrop for Obama photo ops, and green lectures, and promises about the miracle of green energy.
Of course the only real 'green' is nuclear...unlimited supply and totally carbon-free.( but remember it wasn't really about energy)
a resident of Dublin
on Nov 9, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Capitalism is an old and in the way system. It has run its course and now must evolve and be made use of; a system all of us created that has lead to GREED and power issues that conform to those who wish to make use of power--mostly for all the wrong reasons.
Truth is; no one really has a solution as to how to uplift the status of the world's economy. Therefore, we are destined to find a new and better solution, one that will do away with taxes and will provide for all. The sooner we find the courage to do this the better.
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At the bottom of the notice, in small print, just below the Providence Journal/projo .com logo, it read, "This advertisement is endorsed by The Providence Journal."
"Endorsed by?" Did the Journal pay for it? It would appear so. Why use the vague phrase "endorsed by?" And that's not my only concern.
Look, there is nothing wrong with putting a display ad of your own design into your own newspaper supporting your own financial interests. It's done all the time. No treif here.
But one of the primary missions of the daily newspaper is to cover and scrutinize the state government in its news pages in a reasonably objective manner (commentary and editorials being quite a different matter).
Doesn't it seem a bit odd to directly criticize the governor's proposed policy in the form of an "endorsed" display ad rather than an editorial or op-ed item? Does Ed Achorn really need the ad department to have his back?
And then there's the subterranean soap opera elements of this saga: the daily paper did not endorse Linc Chafee, despite the fact that, prior to the Texans purchasing the whole kit and kaboodle, the Chafee family and the Danforth family (first lady Stephanie's clan) were among the major shareholders. I would imagine that Rhode Island's first family still has plenty of stock in the paper (albeit, in the governor's case, in some sort of blind trust).
This is not exactly earthshaking information, nothing more than a minor Vo Dilun tale, but I certainly find it more interesting than who will be the next bonehead to get the ax from Donald Trump.
A couple of months back, I was chatting with Bob Kerr, the great Other Paper columnist, when he mentioned that he had just finished Keith Richards's memoir Life and how much he had enjoyed it. I had been planning on reading it but this pushed me over the edge and I went out the next day and bought a copy.
Kerr's right: this is one of the best books about rock 'n' roll — the music and the whole life — that I have ever read (and I've read plenty — and also have a little personal knowledge of the subject).
Of course, Keith is responsible for many of the greatest riffs and licks in rock 'n' roll: "Jumpin' Jack Flash," "Brown Sugar," "Start Me Up," that stinging solo in "Sympathy for the Devil."
For those who are Rolling Stones fans — and if you like rock 'n' roll at all, you're a Rolling Stones fan — the whole Mick/Keith dynamic is one of the long-est-running and most entertaining soap operas in rock history. Near the end of Life comes this passage by the guitarist that not only succinctly summarizes and explains the differences between Sir Mick and Keef but also explains why this writer has always been securely in the Richards camp on all matters.
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ACORN Zombies, Obama and Stealth Socialism
posted at 12:59 am on February 10, 2011 by Anita MonCrief
I am scheduled to speak as a panelist at CPAC 2011 on Saturday, February 12, 2011, at 11:30 AM.
My topic is "What's the Activist Left Up To?"
As always, the Activist Left is up to promoting its radical agenda in many ways.
The Activist Left wants President Obama re-elected, so he can appoint more liberal activists to the federal courts and more radicals like former SEIU lawyer and current NLRB member Craig Becker to the federal bureaucracy
It wants Obama's political opponents ridiculed and discredited, especially those conservative females who will not shut up, Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann.
It wants Obamacare implemented, notwithstanding its unconstitutionality and the will of the people, with waivers for Obama supporters, like SEIU..
It wants the Obama administration to impose by regulation what it cannot sign into law.
In other words, it's up to promoting the stealth socialist agenda.
Norman Thomas, a socialist who ran for president of the United States six times, astutely asserted:
""The American people will never knowingly adopt socialism, but under the name of liberalism they will adopt every fragment of the socialist program until one day America will be a socialist nation without ever knowing how it happened."
Thomas also explained that he no longer needed "to run as a Presidential Candidate for the Socialist Party" because "[t]he Democrat Party has adopted our platform."
The Democrat Party is the party that the Activist Left uses primarily to pursue its radical agenda. A look at the ACORN "People's Platform" from the 1970's shows that Obama's current agenda has roots in what I call ACORN's socialist "wish list."
Thomas died in 1968.
Two years later Wade Rathke founded ACORN.
The idea was for ACORN to grow from a tiny acorn into a great tree.
Originally, ACORN was an acronym for Arkansas Community Organizations for Reform Now.
Rathke's long-term goal was "fundamental transformation" and he had much more than Arkansas in mind. In 2009 article, I revealed the ACORN Community Organizing Manual which outlined Rathke's methods for organizing communities.
Under Rathke's leadership, ACORN became a national organization and changed its named to Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now.
In his biography at his website, Rathke described ACORN as follows:
"The ACORN family of organizations includes radio stations (KNON and KABF), publications, housing development and ownership (ACORN Housing), and a variety of other supports for direct organizing and issue campaigns, such as Project Vote and the Living Wage Resource Center."
Project Vote is ACORN's voter mobilization arm. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is supposed to carry out "non-partisan" voter registration drives, to counsel voters on their right, and to litigate on behalf of voting rights – focusing on the rights of the poor and the "disenfranchised."
DiscovertheNetworks.org asserts that
"Project Vote's actions suggest that its true agenda is more radical" and "aimed at overwhelming, paralyzing and discrediting the voting system through fraud, protests, propaganda and vexatious litigation."
Discover the Networks understands.
People simultaneously worked for ACORN and Project Vote, and I was one of them.
My old boss, Zach Polett, helped found ACORN, then founded Project Vote in 1982 and led it while simultaneously serving as ACORN's political director. He's partisan.
On Election Day 2010 ACORN, then generally viewed as politically toxic, filed for bankruptcy.
Rathke began to provide cover for the group and posted that ACORN is dead. Rathke also used a tried and true ACORN tactic by warning Congressman Darrell Issa not to investigate ACORN if he wants to be re-elected.
Rathke also looked beyond the United States and created ACORN International. The exposure of an embezzlement scandal in 2008 led to Rathke's replacement as ACORN's Chief Organizer, but he remains the leader of ACORN International.
To say that ACORN is dead is to focus on form instead of substance.
ACORN has morphed, not disappeared.
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich described President Obama's 2011 State of the Union Address as "fundamentally dishonest." Gingrich was right about that, and Obama has been "fundamentally dishonest" about much more than the State of the Union.
He's been "fundamentally dishonest" about his relationship with ACORN, and he's gotten away with it.
I know about it, because ACORN recruited me.
I went from Alabama to Washington, D.C. to work for ACORN in October 2005.
When I came to Washington, D.C., I was put on the Project Vote payroll and given an ACORN email address. For practical purposes, ACORN and Project Vote were one, sharing the same office. I worked simultaneously as a Project Vote development associate and an ACORN strategic writing, research and design consultant. I did fundraising work that supported Project Vote's voter registration program as well as designed ACORN's 2005, 2006 and 2007 Political Operations Year End PowerPoint presentations and three state-based PowerPoint presentations.
The people who ran ACORN were radicals and clever. Marcel Reid, a former ACORN national board member and head of ACORN's DC chapter, told me that the word socialism was not to be used. ACORN was a stealth socialist operation and it has morphed and rebranded, not disappeared.
Wade Rathke resigned from ACORN when an embezzlement scandal involving his brother Dale finally was made public, but he remains a player.
For example, Wade's January 26, 2011 post in his blog. chieforganizer.com not only begins with a description of his friend Frances Fox Piven as "a brilliant scholar and political theorist, still vitally engaged at the cutting edges of her work while still affiliated with CUNY's Graduate Center, and someone [Wade]I count[s] as colleague and friend over our 40 years," but discloses that Piven had turned to him for advice on dealing with Glenn Beck and others who had focused on her.
That's not surprising. Piven is still a member of the editorial advisory group of the magazine Social Policy, published by Wade, and a board member of Project Vote.
I know what it was like inside ACORN's DC national office and I was surprised to receive a call from the Obama presidential campaign in late 2007.asking if this was the same Project Vote that Obama worked for in the 90's.
Zach Polett had mentioned that Obama had worked for us and that he even supervised him during a ACORN Political staff retreat in November 2007
With that staff retreat fresh in my mind, I answered yes and sent an email to Zach Polett, Karyn Gillette, Nathan Henderson James, and Kevin Whelan stating that the campaign wanted someone to call them back regarding some media questions that were being asked at the time.
Soon after, Karyn Gillette told me that she had direct contact with the Obama campaign and had obtained their donor lists. I was given an excel spreadsheet to work with for cultivation of new donors. When I had trouble because of the duplicates, Karyn stated that she would contact her person at the campaign and see if they had another one.
Karyn Gillette also provided lists obtained from the Kerry and Clinton campaigns, as well as the 2004 DNC donor lists, and that these lists were shared with the Political directors of roughly 12 ACORN battleground states in order to raise money for a $28 million dollar (number as of 11/2007) voter registration drive.
Bottom line: ACORN had been improperly coordinating with and operating as an arm of the Obama campaign, and "the Senator from ACORN"'s involvement with ACORN has been much more than he claimed.
BUT…during the last presidential debate Obama said:
"…with respect to ACORN, ACORN is a community organization. Apparently what they've done is they were paying people to go out and register folks, and apparently some of the people who were out there didn't really register people, they just filled out a bunch of names.
"It had nothing to do with us. We were not involved. The only involvement I've had with ACORN was I represented them alongside the U.S. Justice Department in making Illinois implement a motor voter law that helped people get registered at DMVs."
Obama's statement that his only involvement with ACORN was representing ACORN in the motor voter case is a lie, not a fact, or, in Speaker Gingrich's words, "fundamentally dishonest."
ACORN is the organization with which Obama has been associated throughout his adult life, as organizer, trainer, lawyer, funder and political beneficiary…and Obama's Achilles heel.
Stanley Kurtz wrote about ACORN, but the alphabet networks and other liberal media did not report his findings.
For example, Mr. Kurtz, in "Planting Seeds of Disaster: ACORN, Barack Obama, and the Democratic party," revealed:
"[In 1995], as a director at Chicago's Woods Fund, Obama was successfully pushing for a major expansion of assistance to ACORN, and sending still more money ACORN's way from his post as board chair of the Chicago Annenberg Challenge. Through both funding and personal-leadership training, Obama supported ACORN. And ACORN, far more than we've recognized up to now, had a major role in precipitating the subprime crisis."
Mr. Kurtz traced Obama's ties to ACORN and the current financial crisis:
"I've already told the story of Obama's close ties to ACORN leader Madeline Talbott, who personally led Chicago ACORN's campaign to intimidate banks into making high-risk loans to low-credit customers. Using provisions of a 1977 law called the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Chicago ACORN was able to delay and halt the efforts of banks to merge or expand until they had agreed to lower their credit standards — and to fill ACORN's coffers to finance 'counseling' operations…. This much we've known. Yet these local, CRA-based pressure-campaigns fit into a broader, more disturbing, and still under-appreciated national picture. Far more than we've recognized, ACORN's local, CRA-enabled pressure tactics served to entangle the financial system as a whole in the subprime mess. ACORN was no side-show. On the contrary, using CRA and ties to sympathetic congressional Democrats, ACORN succeeded in drawing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into the very policies that led to the current disaster."
Ironically, Obama. "the Senator from ACORN," benefited from the financial crisis that his kind of thinking created with his personal help as organizer, trainer. lawyer, funder and political supporter and win the Presidency.
That's because the truth did not catch up to the lie.
It would have, if The New York Times had not killed the expose I was working with its reporter, Stephanie Strom, or ABC or CNN had been interested in the truth about Obama.
The Activist Left is comprised of long range planners, people who wait decades to implement their socialist agendas. In the October 1978 issue of Just Economics, Zach Polett wrote an article entitled "Care & Feeding of the Press Made Easy," which may explain why mainstream outlets like the Times and Huffington Post carry water for ACORN.
The left will continue to beat the supposed corpse of ACORN while its chapters reorganize and continue pushing the same agenda. According to Conservapedia, the following groups are all part of the thriving ACORN family:
- Community Organizations International
- Texans Together Education Fund
- Health Care for America NOW!
- Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment
- Voting Is Power
- Peace and Social Justice Center of South Central Kansas
- Communities Voting Together
- Pennsylvania Communities Organizing for Change
- Affordable Housing Centers of America, Inc.
- New England United For justice
- A Community Voice
- Communities United
- Minnesota Neighborhood's Organizing For Change
- Missourians Organizing For Reform and Empowerment
- New York Communities For Change
- Working Families Party
- Pennsylvania Neighborhoods For Social Justice
- Texas Organizing Project
- Organization United For Reform (Our) Washington
- American Institute For Social Justice
The rising Conservative movement has only slowed the progression of these groups as they continue to push radical legislation. To reach critical mass, the entire country must be made aware of how a broken system of social programs fuels these groups, and Obama's "fundamental dishonesty" regarding his connections to them.


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Re: st: automatically label interaction terms
Andrea Bennett <email@example.com>
Re: st: automatically label interaction terms
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:49:33 +0200
Thanks for the useful input! I'll definitively try that later on.
Kind regards,
On Jul 21, 2008, at 5:57 PM, Austin Nichols wrote:
Andrea Bennett <email@example.com>:
Sorry... -xi- and -xi3- don't allow you to automatically create nice
labels. But it's easy to make your own program that does: open xi.ado
in your favorite text editor, make two small changes, and save as a
renamed file elsewhere, e.g.
findfile xi.ado
doedit `r(fn)'
Now change
label var `svn'`k' "`vn'==`value'"
label var `svn'`k' "`: label (`vn') `value''"
and change
program define xi
program define xil
and save as xil.ado in `c(sysdir_personal)' then try running
clear all
sysuse auto
la val rep78 rep78
la def rep78 1 ", Worst Repair Record", modify
la def rep78 2 ", Poor Worst Repair Record", modify
la def rep78 3 ", Fair Repair Record", modify
la def rep78 4 ", Good Repair Record", modify
la def rep78 5 ", Best Repair Record", modify
egen ok=group(for rep78), label
xil i.ok
This approach uses the value labels of a categorical var to create
nice labels for dummies downstream. If all you want to do is label
vars created from the product of two vars, it's as simple as
sysuse auto, clear
g wl=weight*length
la var wl "`: var label weight' * `: var label length' "
d wl
Now that I reread your post, though, after thinking through a
different problem altogether than the one you wanted answered, I
realize you want Stata to look through all var labels to find an
instance of a variable name, and change all those labels at the same
time it renames a var. So try
prog relab
version 8.2
syntax varname, to(string)
loc f "`varlist'"
foreach v of varlist _all {
loc i "`: var label `v''"
la var `v' "`=subinstr("`i'","`f'","`to'",.)'"
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g wl=weight*length
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Which renames and fixes labels simultaneously, but is not too smart
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Dear all,
I wonder if anyone knows a user written Stata command which allows one to
generate interaction terms, e.g. -female*age- or -female*group1-,
-female*group2- and -female*group3-, so that the labels of each variable are
used for the interaction terms (e.g. "female * age", "female * social class
I just fear that at the end of the day, I will want to rename a few
variables. If one could only rename one variable (the non- interacted) and
the rest would be automatically generated, that would take away some
replacing besides the fact that the do-file won't grow that much...
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The state at which men try to develop superhero senses to hear, smell, feel, see, and possibly taste someone coming anywhere near five feet of the bedroom or bathroom door when masturbating.
Man, i totally went superhero hammerjack mode yesterday, my mom almost caught me bumpin the monkey!!!
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Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula is an abnormal connection between an artery and vein in the lungs. As a result, blood passes through the lungs without receiving enough oxygen.
Arteriovenous malformation - pulmonary
Pulmonary arteriovenous fistulas are usually the result of abnormal development of the blood vessels of the lung. Most occur in patients with Rendu-Osler-Weber disease (ROWD) – now commonly called hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia(HHT). These patients often have abnormal blood vessels in many parts of the body, including the lung.
Fistulas also can be a complication of liver disease or lung injury, although this is much less common.
Many people have no symptoms. When symptoms occur, they can include:
Other possible symptoms include:
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A small number of patients who have no symptoms may not need treatment. For most patients with fistulas, the treatment of choice is to block the fistula during an arteriogram (embolization).
Some patients may need surgery to remove the abnormal vessels and nearby lung tissue.
When arteriovenous fistulas are caused by liver disease, the treatment is a liver transplant.
The outlook for patients with HHT is not as good as for those without HHT. For patients without HHT, surgery to remove the abnormal vessels usually has a good outcome, and the condition is not likely to return.
Major complications after treatment for this condition are unusual. Complications may include:
Call your health care provider if you often have nosebleeds or difficulty breathing, especially if you also have a personal or family history of HHT.
Because this condition is often genetic, prevention is not usually possible.
Marelli AJ. Congenital heart disease in adults. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 69.
Shovlin CL, Jackson JE. Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations and other vascular abnormalities. In: Mason RJ, Broaddus CV, Martin TR, et al, eds. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia,Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2010: chap 54.


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What's your favorite? Do you lean towards the classics, like "Miracle on 34th Street", or do you prefer the more modern, like "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"? Do you need to visit one version or another of "A Christmas Carol" every year?
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A quick note: For those of our friends who don't celebrate Christmas, please feel free to bring up any holiday themed film you'd like. Not that it's fair, but I was at a loss to come up with enough films to justify changing the topic to the more generic "Holiday" movies 😦 . Feel free to help me out 😉


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Leaving warm and sunny Juneau
Mileage: 25.5 and 19.7
February mileage: 601.7
Temperature: 34 and 36
I fly out Tuesday afternoon with Pugsley and two big bags of miscellaneous gear in tow. I'm going to spend the next several days in Anchorage and Palmer completing last minute prep, giving Pugsley a makeover, mad-rushing to buy gear I've forgotten and generally just getting my head out of the crush of things I have going on here in Juneau. I'm going to miss it here, though, because the weather has been so clear and seasonable and generally smile-inducing. I have been trying to get out for bike rides but haven't had a lot of time. I thought I was pacing myself well this year, but I'm still going to end up packing late into the night tonight.
Weather in Anchorage for the next week also looks pleasant - highs in the 20s and not a lot of snow on the forecast. Sunday's forecast in the Mat-Su Valley calls for partly sunny and highs in the 20s. Skwentna on Monday has a high of 30 and a low of 11. Puntilla Lake on Tuesday calls for snow showers, a high of 18 and low of 2. Nikolai and McGrath later in the week calls for intermittent snow showers, highs in the teens and lows near 0. All in all, a very encouraging forecast. Of course you can't put a lot of weight on long-range forecasts, but I can keep watching them and crossing my fingers than no -40s or 60-mph winds pop up.
I'm sure I'll post again before the race, which starts at 2 p.m. March 1, so I'll post up my SPOT shared page and race updates links then. I wanted to announce that Scott Morris, organizer of the Arizona Trail Race, mapping expert and all-around ultra-mountain-biking geek, has offered to track my progress on my blog this year. Those of your familiar with his coverage of Mike Curiak's 2008 self-supported tour know how thorough he can be. (Incidentally, Scott will be tracking Mike Curiak's ride again this year as well.) He'll probably stay busy with Mike's page, but I'm guessing Scott will provide at least some commentary about trail conditions, splits and other racer's positions along with really cool Topofusion-generated maps. So be sure to check in on this blog during the race.
Also, I won't be available to send out orders for signed copies of my book for at least two weeks. But you can still support me in this race by purchasing the book for yourself or your crazy outdoor-nut cousin using any one of the other Lulu or Amazon.com links in the sidebar of this blog. The eBook is only $8! Your support, as always, is appreciated.
Also, Ultra Rob is again holding a fundraiser for my race. For every item of cycling and outdoor gear purchased through his site from now through March 1, he will donate 20 percent of the commission to my Iditarod effort. If you have something in mind that you were thinking of getting, now is a good time. Check out the wide selection here.
Wish me luck! It's a total lie when people say just getting to the starting line is the hardest part, but it sure ain't easy.
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Yay! I'm so excited to read about this.ReplyDelete
Good luck, Jill,ReplyDelete
I'll be keeping track and wishing you well and a safe race. May the winds be at your back and your goals met head on.
good luck, jill!ReplyDelete
peace out, yo!
Ride it like you stole it! Have a great race and beat last years time.ReplyDelete
Best of luck at this year's race! I pray for safety and excellent cycling conditions to take you to the finish.
I have enjoyed reading your account of training and preparing. It is encouraging to hear stories of cycling in subzero temperatures, makes the winter here in Buffalo go by quicker.
Best regards,
My verification word was "urinutio." Sounds like some sort of new granola. Hope you're not packin' that.
Good luck Jill. Remember, you are doing this for no one but yourself. Enjoy it!ReplyDelete
Good luck Jill! I think the stars and planets are aligned just right for this year. It's going to be a great race. Can't wait to follow your progress and read the various updates until we get the full report.ReplyDelete
I hope you have a great race!ReplyDelete
Have a great ride, Jill. Can't wait to read about it!ReplyDelete
Good luck Jill!!!ReplyDelete
- Uni Tom, Issaquah, WA11:23 PM
Go get 'em Jill! You've done the hard prep, now just go do it. When things get tough, remember how hard you've worked and you'll get through it.ReplyDelete
Any time I'm training and ready to wimp out, I remind myself that my hair is not frozen and I won't have to bivvy by the side of the trail at the end of the day.
Hi Jill,ReplyDelete
you don't know me, but I have been following your blog for a while now from my hometown, Phoenix.
My husband was a cyclist, and I took on his interest.
A good friend of mine in Juneau saw you cycling last week, and I asked her if she had time to say hi from me :-) No, so I'd better do it here.
Good luck with everything you have going on!
Sending good luck vibes your way!ReplyDelete
Go go go. Your blog is fun to read on a cold wintery night in Wisconsin. Good luck. Watch out for magical snowmen.ReplyDelete
hey Jill...all the best and enjoy all your peanut butter cups! We'll eat some in your honor when you get to McGrath.ReplyDelete
(And I can't believe you rode your bike off the Dan Moller ridge! What a rush. Robbi, Bryan and I were marvelling about awesome that must have felt!)
Cheers and many wishes for your health and sanity...and hope you have great amounts of fun (even if you are delirious at any point).
Cheers! Deb
Good Luck and Godspeed Jill !!!ReplyDelete
- Mom in Cleveland, NY6:26 PM
Well, here it is a year from the last time you were lining up for this race. We are all wishing you the best and we know you will do a great job again this year. Eat and drink, sleep, stay positive and remember we will be watching all the way and checking the SPOT updates. Hopefully, this helps out with all anxieties that we suffered last year. Good luck, stay safe and remember we love you.ReplyDelete
I purchased a Pugsley bike today not only because I have wanted one for a long time but also so I can more realistically follow along with your race from my Minnesota shop chair with beer in hand. I am very excited to follow this race now knowing something about it and its racers. I hope you and the others have rideable trail and beautiful weather. JaredReplyDelete
There's some 40 comments here, so I don't know if this one will even be seen, but have you ever thought about selling an audio book!?ReplyDelete
In many respects this should be the most profitable endevor of the three (printed book or ebook being the other two) as there's really no cost other then the time to record it and paypal's 3%.
I do think paypal can by default handle digital goods. If not there are many others that can, like cruxy.com.
1) highest percent profit
2) least cost to produce (other then time)
3) Instant gratification. Users can get download it immediately.
4) Far more useful then an ebook.
5) Finally and most importantly...
What could be better then listening to what's in jill's head when she's riding while you're out riding!
I've got to say... I absolutely love listening to audiobooks and audiopocasts while out riding and touring. The best is getting up at 5am, putting on an audiobook and making coffee. It just puts you in the right frame of mind.


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Let's paint this picture: it's 12:30am this past Friday, and here I am sitting on the subway, legs wet and sticking to the seat, shirt looking as through I'd just run through a sprinkler. And this was all well over an hour after leaving Terminal 5, and the hotter than hell sets by RJD2 and Pretty Lights. Worth it? Undoubtedly.
On a night filled with preteens, pre-show pukers, and presumptions beyond belief, it was nice to see that each of those three entities were kicked to the curb within minutes of stepping foot inside the venue. Yep, the young'uns got booted, both for being underage and for revisiting their dinners (gross), but it was the notions I had going in that went by the wayside as each respective gent took to the stage.
Having known and loved the better portion of RJD2's catalogue for quite some time, having finally caught his impressive set in a live setting was quite the experience. 4 turntables befit the skills of a man with a lot to say...through his talented hands. Only downside was seeing the young young young, did I mention they were young, crowd react giddily to Ghostwriter, especially since his repertoire hosts and boasts many a pleasurable track beyond that known tune. It was evident that the gelatinous (does that make sense instead of saying juicehead?) mob came for Pretty Lights and he alone. The Colorado native, although still unsigned, played one thumping tune after another to a sold out crowd who danced themselves silly and all sorts of sweaty. It was basically a rave cave, and everyone was digging the slimy walls thanks to a solid set of his well-known works.
Best part of the night? Sitting on the roof deck and a 19 year old NYU student sits next to me and my "slightly older than I by a few years" pal, to which she asks us: "What grade are you guys in?"
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Autumn Reflections – 52 Ford
12"x 24" Acrylic on canvas
Reflections on my husband's '52 Ford.
The canvas is 3/4" deep and the painting continues onto the sides. Framing is not necessary. Simply hang and enjoy.
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Good Mornin Ya'll! SP just checked tracking on your pkg and you'll receive it today! So if your zip adds up to 21 be watching your mailbox! Hope everyone has a great day, off to clean out my bedroom closet. YUCK!!
I am hoping the postal lady brings a package today. Think I will go out and sit on the bench and visit my humming bird and wait. Getting anxious. lol
Happy Quilting!
Sent my package this weekend, haven't had much time to post so sorry for delay ) my sp made me think of christmas, has a furry, and likes yummy candy. Hopefully you will receive your package by Tuesday!
My SPs package is out for delivery......if your zip adds up to 23 be on the lookout!
Got my SP package today. THANK YOU DARLENE (Darlene)!! OMG, look at all these goodies; and in my favorite colors too, pink & green!
My DGD had as much fun taking the things out of the box as I did; even my cat had fun! This is Daisy playing with the bubble wrap that the ceramic angels were wrapped in. I love everything!!!!!
Oh, and the little green ball opens into this red bag!
Grandma of 5 beautiful grand kids, 4 crazy cats & 1 dog!
Well according to USPS, my Secret Pal's package was delivered this morning or noonish... Hope to hear from her soon..;o)
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Rooster Pin Cushion, Scissor Key Bob, Thread Covers, Quilting Needles, Jenny Haskings Quilt Cd.
Fancy Sparkly Paper Scissors ( These were attached to the scissor fob)
This is where I put them. On my quilting wall, they fit just perfect in the letter U.
Again thank you so much
I collect Seraphim Angels
Thank you Quiltingdragon, you too did an awesome job. You really really surprised me. Something I had on my list I didn't think I would ever get anyone to send me one.
Lots of candy the Red Hots will be gone before I go to bed.
The dogs will go crazy for these.
Fall Colored Material
Seraphim Angel of the Month September - (This totally surprised me, and guess what I did not have this one. I had some Angel of the Months but not this one)
This is the cabinet where I keep all my Seraphim Angels at. She is on the top shelf center stage!
Again thank you so very much. I love my angels and you totally rocked it.
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LOLO You didn't really need to hang the 'scissors'... I made the scissor fob and thot - "it needs scissors to show off"..so in one of my more creative moments, I thot 'why not make some'...haha.. They do look cute on the wall tho.
Was the Fall pcs something you can use with your panel? Just wondering. The little ironing pad to use with your embroidery machine is so great, I love mine. I have a book that has lots of In the Hoop items to make with the embroidery machine, so fun..
Glad you liked all..
Oksewnsew I love everything and I actually thought the scissors were just 2 cute, all sparkly and they fit right in. Not sure but the material just might work with the panel. Again thank you
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Robert Dyas has Do-It-yourself stores throughout the UK offering products for household, electrical appliances, office products, tools, kitchenware, gardening and repair. Robert DYas started its first retail store in 1872 and has now expanded to make Robert Dyas a DIY retail chain with almost 100 stores. Opening Hours for Robert Dyas can be found at opening-hours.today.
In the UK there are several large chains selling products for DIY and Home and Garden. Homebase, Screwfix, Toolstation, Wickes, Wilko and The Range are some of the larger hardware store chains. Then there is the Mica Hardware chain of co-operative DIY stores. Opening hours to a store nearby can be found on these pages. Most Do-it-yourself stores sell tools, building parts, joinery, Kitchen & Bathroom supply, Screws, nails & fixings, Electrical & Lighting, Heating & Plumbing, Sealants, Adhesives, Auto parts and much more.
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Video footage of the Big Bang to launch Fort Nelson £3.5m Development - Tuesday, 10 November 2009
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Cannon fire and spectacular pyrotechnic effects ensured the long-awaited redevelopment project went off with a "bang" as demolition works starts at the Victorian fort, high on Portsdown Hill, near Fareham.
The "explosion" scheduled for 12 noon on Tuesday, 10th November triggered the controlled demolition of a modern bungalow, adjacent to the staff car park at the Fort.
The demolition is the first stage of a major revamp at the Royal Armouries Museum – home to the national collection of artillery and historic cannon – and will see enhanced visitor facilities, galleries and state-of-the-art education facilities.
Part funded by a grant of almost £2m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), the project.
Media coverage of the "Big Bang" – Fort Nelson
BBC National TV/Radio
WWII gun 'blows up' fort bungalow
A World War II Sexton self-propelled gun is used to demolish a bungalow at a Portsmouth fort to mark the site's redevelopment.
BBC South Today
New visitor facilities for fort
Work has begun on a multi-million pound re-development of Fort Nelson in Portsmouth, which houses the artillery collection of the Royal Armouries.
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November 23, 2012:
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Burudika Band» African Musical Act
Shows at 3:00pm, 4:20pm, 5:30pm, and 6:30pm
Divine» Walking tree character
Shows at 10:00am, 10:50am, 11:40am, 12:30pm, 1:20pm, and 2:10pm
Festival of the Lion King» Theater-in-the-round Stage Show
Shows at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, and 6:30pm
Finding Nemo - The Musical» Enclosed venue for live stage shows
Shows at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm, and 6:00pm
Flights of Wonder» Stadium show about birds
Shows at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, and 4:30pm
Gi-Tar Dan» Improvisational folk singer
Shows at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00pm
Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade» Holiday-themed Daytime Parade
One showing at 3:45pm
Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe» African dancing / crowd interaction act
Shows at 10:20am, 11:00am, 11:40am, 12:10pm, 1:40pm, 2:40pm, and 3:10pm
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An ending or conclusion in a movie, book, or other literary work, in which lies a completely unforeseeable plot twist far from the expectations of the audience. Named after the ending of the first Saw film, in which Jigsaw stands up from the pool of blood in the center of the room.
Boy: Holy shit, did you see Inception? I did not see that coming!
Girl: Yeah! It had such a Saw ending!
Girl: Yeah! It had such a Saw ending!
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text: Risers Jonathan Cooper, OG, North Carolina: Cooper impressed scouts the minute he arrived in Indianapolis and looked terrific during his entire combine workout. Cooper knocked out 35-repititions of 225-pounds on the bench press and his muscular frame tipped the scale at 313-pounds. Both marks pleasantly surprised NFL scouts. He clocked 5.07 in the 40-yard dash before looking sensational during position drills. Cooper was quick, flexible and moved effortlesslyaround the field. The All-American guard also snapped the ball from center during a number of drills, displaying a degree of versatility in his game. Cooper came to the combine as a mid-first round choice, but could leave as a top 10 pick. Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas Pine-Bluff: The small-school prospect turned in an eye-popping workout and has scouts buzzing. His 40-time of 4.71 (including a ten yard split of 1.67), is one of the fastest ever for an offensive lineman. His other marks include 31 reps on the bench press, a vertical jump of 34.5 inches and a 9-4 broad jump. Armstead proved to be a complete blocker during position drills as he was quick footed and fast moving in every direction of the field. He's a potential second-round choice. Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan: Fisher, largely projected as a Top 10 pick, was impressive. His marks included a 40-time of 5.05, a 4.44 in the 20-yard shuttle and a broad jump of 9-8. During position drills Fisher showed the uncanny ability to keep his 6-7 frame low to the ground, something NFL decision makers love to see. He continues to prove he's the complete package. Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma: The former tight end displayed his natural athleticism with a 4.72 40-time and posting a 34-inch vertical jump. Johnson also completed 28-reps on the bench, a satisfactory mark for a 6-6 tackle whose arm length exceeds 35 inches. He translated his athleticism onto the field during drills as Johnson's quickness and footwork looked NFL caliber. His performance should push Johnson into the middle portion of Round 1. Brian Schwenke, C, California: Schwenke was a fringe prospect entering the 2012 season, but he gained attention after switching to center his senior season. He was the most athletic center on the field Saturday and stood out during position drills, displaying the best footwork of any blocker in attendance. Schwenke showed tremendous quickness, movement skills and practiced with great balance. He has moved from a draft afterthought into the top 90 picks. http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/02/23/rise-fall-offensive-line/1941809/


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Hottest TV Guys Of 2012: Ian Somerhalder, Ed Westwick & More
Browse our gallery of the year's hottest TV guys & vote for your favorite(s)!
Whether we're talking about vampires, werewolves, or regular old humans — yes, there are still a few humans out there — 2012 gave us lots of guys to drool over on TV. From the men of Mystic Falls to the boys of Beacon Hills, HollywoodLife.com is counting down our 12 faves from the hottest year yet.
Here are your options (in alphabetical order):
1. Alexander Skarsgard, True Blood
2. Beau Mirchoff, Awkward
3. Colton Haynes, Teen Wolf
4. Darren Criss, Glee
5. Ed Westwick, Gossip Girl
6. Ian Somerhalder, The Vampire Diaries
7. Jesse Williams, Grey's Anatomy
8. Josh Dallas, Once Upon A Time
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Any of you pollinate mayhaws? If so, can you advise the approximate number of colonies per acre for mayhaws? I have a 20-acre mayhaw contract for colonies for late January and February pollination here in southern Louisiana.
I have a few bee pollination books for various crops, but none of them mention mayhaws.


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Movie Review: Side Effects

We always suspected Steven Soderbergh might have a crackpot Fatal Attraction-meets-Brian DePalma sex thriller up his sleeve.

Director: Steven Soderbergh
Rating: R
Studio: Endgame Entertainment
We always suspected Steven Soderbergh might have a crackpot Fatal Attraction-meets-Brian DePalma sex thriller up his sleeve, and the cinematic shape-shifter finally shows his hand in Side Effects, a chilly, twisty and diverting little assemblage of parlor tricks and sleight of hand he claims will be his final theatrical feature.
Written by Scott Z. Burns (Contagion), the movie's best section deals with the slow downward spiral into depression of an opaque, glassy-eyed young wife (Rooney Mara) who becomes progressively more unhinged with the release from prison of her handsome, Ivy League, ex-Wall Street broker husband convicted of insider trading (Channing Tatum). Our fragile heroine's deliberately ramming her car into the wall of a parking garage brings her under the care of a psychiatrist (Jude Law)—equal parts painstaking and devastatingly glib—whom Mara somehow convinces, for the purposes of the plot, not to hospitalize her but instead begins private treatment sessions, consulting with Mara's former therapist (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and glibly prescribing various antidepressants the way someone might suggest trying out different gyms or restaurants.
When Soderbergh has a field day playing with sound, color and editing to terrifyingly show Mara slip-sliding away at work, aboard a luxury barge during a swank cruise party, the movie hits its stride. It's an icy, creepy and paranoid Rosemary's Baby in the Valley of the Dolls. And then somebody gets stabbed repeatedly, we fall into a Law-centered movie and, as good as he is playing a guy for whom the walls are closing in, it's not nearly as fun as watching the doll-like, sleepwalking, seductive Mara apparently losing her marbles. Side Effects becomes all about flashy and lurid plot twists, sexual betrayal and nonsense, with so many double-crosses and so much heavy breathing that your eyes begin to fog over along with your senses.
If this is how the prodigiously talented Soderbergh really wants to bid adieu to the big screen, okay, fine, but when you strip Side Effects right down to basics, it's just one big, expertly done film noir–lite wink. Or, more to the point, wank.


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Berkeley MBA alumni are invited to audit a graduate-level course each fall and spring semester at the Haas School for free — a benefit made possible by the Haas Annual Fund. The application process is announced by email each July 15th and Dec 15th. Please make sure your preferred email address is current in our database by emailing us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Although many advertisers would like you to believe otherwise, the government does not award grants to start businesses. Most grants are awarded to non-profit agencies. Very seldom are they awarded to fund for-profit enterprises like a small business.
The grants that are available for small companies tend to be very specifically focused on very unique purposes, such as providing childcare or working with disadvantaged children. Grants of that type may not be used for general business operating purposes or to cover start-up costs.
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1 BR APT-SPECTACULAR VIEW near Times SQ!
Size750 ft²
Floor No.16(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Elevator in building
- Lockable room
Accommodation summary
|West 52nd Street, 10019 New York, United States
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|Calendar updated
|2 days ago
This bright, one bedroom apartment is equipped with a luxury queen size bed, full-size sofa bed, and a fully equipped kitchen. Located on 52th Street and 10th Avenue, very close to Hell's Kitchen restaurants and bars (5-minute walk) and Time Square (10-minute walk). It is a neighborhood oriented block which is very safe and quiet.
5 Star Features consist of wireless internet, 42" LCD TV, spacious closet, high-end stainless kitchen, appliances (refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher), fully equipped kitchen (dishes, cups, cooking tools), bathtub with shower (including shampoo, rinse, body wash, toothpaste, towels), hair dryer, iron and ironing board, laundry room in the same floor, heating for those cold winter nights and air conditioning for those hot summer days, etc..
To be clear, this apartment is used only for having guests, all the closets have no clothes and the entire apartment is cleaned after every stay. I do not live at this apartment, I only rent it out to friends and guests, so you will feel like you are in a homey hotel rather than in someone's home where they usually live.
When you check-in, I will meet you in front of the building at our agreed time and give the apartment key.
Being located in Hell's Kitchen, the vibrant restaurant and theater district, provides plenty of local entertainment options. On the west side, Chelsea and the Meat Packing District are a quick cab ride away.
The view includes landmarks such as The Empire State Building, The New Yorker Building, World Plaze, Hudson River etc.. The building features a 24/7 doorman service, elevator, rooftop view, coin laundry room.
I am here to make your stay as pleasant as possible, so please ask ANY questions you have!
House rulesPlease treat this home as if it was your own. Respect the neighbors.
No smoking, party, heavy alcohol, noise is allowed in the building.
You must provide a meeting time and contact to me before arrival.
To prevent of damages and lost, copy of credit card and ID required when you check in.
*Cleaning fee of $80 is not included
*Late night check in fee of $20 if you check in after 21:00
|Price for > 2 guests
|$ 28 AU per guest/night extra
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Reviews of this property
Very nice modern apartment, good location and an excellent host and communicator. All exchanges and transactions were most professional. A very good overall experience!
Really magnificent view on down town Manhattan.
Appartement as on fotos. Spacious luxurieus, nu no fancy.
Good bed. Hardly any city noises, two blocks from nearest metro train, one block from city bike pick up facility.
Nice and punctual reception in de vicinity of the appartment building.
Windows need cleaning inside and out to enjoy the wonderful view even better.
Stunning views from apartment , with even better views from roof terrace . Handover of keys could not have been any better . Have used the apartment twice know and would use again in the future .
Great apartment with great views , probably better than the pictures suggest . The roof terrace is wonderfull and a real bonus . We stayed for 14 nights and it was so good we have just booked it again .
The apartment was clean. The handover went smoothly. You absolutely central location and out of the rooms fantastic views. Keep the pictures, what they promise. The roof terrace is also outstanding.
Die Wohnung war sauber.
Die Wohnungsübergabe klappte reibungslos.
Sie absolut zentral und hat aus den Räumen heraus einen fantastischen Blick. Die Bilder halten, was sie versprechen.
Die Dachterrasse ist ebenfalls outstanding.
Waren für 2 Tage, zu dritt in der Wohnung von Samuel-waren begeistert!
Wir buchen jährlich Häuser oder Apartments in den USA für den Urlaub-und auch mit diesem waren wir sehr zufrieden.
Übergabe, Einführung, Sauberkeit, Größe und Beschreibung der Wohnung waren wie beschrieben.
Lage und Aussicht sind perfekt.
Würden sofort wieder buchen.
Absolut empfehlenswert.
Reviews for this host's other properties
The apartment has a great views and it is pretty close to Times Square, Central Park and other popular places from the Big Apple. We have been really happy in this studio. If you are gonna visit Manhattan and you would like a place close to almost everything, this is the right choice. We didn't need to even take the underground! Just to go to Harlem. Great apartment, totally recommended!
My husband and I stayed during Thanksgiving Week. Great location, a real neighborhood away from crowds, but walkable to subway, theatre district, Columbus Circle, Central Park. Condo is clean,comfortable, and with a SPECTACULAR view of NYC. Sara, the property guide/mgr., was helpful and
professional. Will plan on staying here again.
ps plenty of towels, bed linens, blankets
Great Location, as awesome as described, anytime again!
Cozy and small apartment, very convenient location, amazing views.
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Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort places you 9.3 mi (15 km) from Zuikertuin Mall and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from L Aldea Rainforest Mystery. This 350-room, 4.5-star resort welcomes business and leisure travelers with 3 outdoor pools, a private beach, and a golf course. It's on the waterfront and also near Fort Beekenburg and Jan Thiel Beach.
There are ample dining options with 6 onsite restaurants, including Medi, which specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, and Shore with pleasing ocean views. Savor a meal from the privacy of your room with room service, or get a pick-me-up at the coffee shop/café. Buffet breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 6 AM to 11 AM.
All 350 air-conditioned rooms feature balconies or patios, iPod docks, and refrigerators. Guests can expect to find WiFi and 37-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Pillowtop beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and ceiling fans are also standard.
Property features
Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort features a private beach, a golf course, and a marina. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle at scheduled times for USD 42 per person roundtrip. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach resort include a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and a children's pool.
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
- Marina
- Spa
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Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Enjoy a summer holiday at Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, where you can work on your swing at the golf course or spend a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa. Bicycle rentals are also available on site.
The resort offers 6 onsite international-inspired restaurants using locally sourced ingredients, 4 onsite bars, a coffee shop/café, and limited hour room service. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool and outdoor tennis courts. Complimentary self-parking is available on site.
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Children's club (surcharge)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Number of bars/lounges - 4
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Full-service spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Number of outdoor pools - 3
- Total number of rooms - 350
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Number of floors - 3
- ATM/banking
- Meeting rooms 9
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Terrace
- Beach bar
- Poolside bar
- Luggage storage
- On private beach
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Golf course on site
- Conference space size (meters) - 929
- Free self parking
- Conference center
- Number of restaurants - 6
- Coffee shop or café
- Wedding services
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Hair salon
- Grocery/convenience store
- Tours/ticket assistance
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Children's club
- Marina on site
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Porter/bellhop
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 10,000
- Outdoor tennis courts - 4
- Year Built 2009
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Number of meeting rooms - 7
- Tennis on site
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 15
- Spa services on site
- Children's pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- On private beach
- Outdoor pools
- Children's pool
- Outdoor tennis courts
- Grocery/convenience store
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( USD 5 per night )
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( USD 5 per night )
Free self parking
Room Amenities
Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort offers 350 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 37-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Willemstad resort provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Pay movies
- Balcony or patio
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Iron/ironing board
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Ceiling fan
- Free newspaper
- Access via exterior corridors
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Shower/tub combination
- Room service
- Room service (limited hours)
- Desk
- Cribs/infant beds available
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- iPod docking station
- Satellite TV service
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Partially open bathroom
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Plasma TV
Where to Eat
Enjoy breathtaking Caribbean sea views while dining on delectable dishes from any one of the onsite restaurants. Watch staff create Curaçaon inspired dishes from the open air kitchen at the MEDI restaurant or relax and dine poolside at SPLASH.
Guests can enjoy dishes created with fresh and locally sourced ingredients throughout all 4 restaurants.
Meal Plans are available for an additional charge. Contact the hotel for details.
Room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
A private beach, a golf course, outdoor tennis courts, and a marina are featured at the resort. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include 24-hour fitness facilities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Fishing on site
- Golf driving range on site
- Golf lessons on site
- Golfing on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Tennis lessons on site
- Volleyball on site
- Ecotours nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
Spa Services
Atabei Spa The Atabei Spa focuses on Caribbean inspired treatments, stemming from the ancient Arawak culture. Relax in the sauna, spa tub, and steam room. Indulge in specialty services such as reflexology and detoxification wraps. Atabei Spa features 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Other services include deep tissue or hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Steam room in spa
- Reflexology
- Detoxification wrap
- Massages on beach
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Number of treatment rooms 4
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Couples treatment rooms
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
- Resort fee
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 26.82 for adults and USD 13.41 for children (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 5 per night (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 5 per night (rates may vary)
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 42 per person (roundtrip)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 21 (roundtrip), (up to 11 years old)
- Early check-in fee: USD 50
- Late check-out fee: USD 100
Hotel Name
- Santa Barbara Beach Nieuwpoort
- Santa Barbara Beach Resort Nieuwpoort
- Hyatt Regency Curacao Golf Resort, Spa And Marina Hotel
- Santa Barbara Beach Resort Willemstad
- Santa Barbara Beach Resort
- Santa Barbara Beach Willemstad
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.


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Besides the golf club, A sandwedge is when you see a guy/girl from a distance who may look good from far away, but when up close does not look good. Equals Epic Fail!
Tom saw a girl from 30 ft away and said, "Damn, that girl is hot!" But upon getting closer he realized her face was covered in zits. "Lol, you fail" Tom's friend Joe laughed, "She's a sandwedge!"
by Kn0wnKill3r February 17, 2010
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Someone who looks good from a long distance away, but upon closer inspection, is ugly. Like a sand wedge, good from 75 yards.
I saw a hot girl across the club, but when I walked over it turned out she was a sand wedge.
by PlayoffBeard November 25, 2011


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