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justice served book 1/chapter 12
Book by: droptoplesabre
Status: Finished
Genre: Westerns
Chapter1 (v.1) - justice served book 1/chapter 12
Chapter 12: merry last Christmas
Well sir, time slipped by, an' afore any of 'em realized it, winter was on 'em, an' Christmas was almost there, an' so was that baby. Snow was blowin around, but it wasn't stackin up much. Christmas was only two days away, an' Penelope was just about to bust. She was so big she could hardly walk. They was all excited about that baby, but at the same time, they knew what it'd lead to. That, however, didn't stop Joseph an' Mandy from eatin plenty at the dinner table. Next day, Christmas Eve was on 'em. They had a fine supper, paw shot a big wild turkey an' maw was getting it ready, when Mandy came runnin in to tell 'er that Penelope was sick. She ran to the room where Penelope was, an' realized right away what was wrong. She was havin that baby. Joseph! She called. Go get Mrs. Benton, an' quick. She's havin the baby. Joseph was jumpy as a cat on a hot tin roof when 'e heard this. He ran to the barn, saddled up a horse, an' lit out for the Benton place. Mrs. Benton musta knowed right off what time it was, cause she was waitin on the porch when 'e rode up yellin. She just said; let me on Joseph, an' don't let me fall. She squeezed Joseph so hard, 'e figured if she fell, he was surely gonna fall with 'er. When they got to his place, 'e throwed 'is leg over the saddle horn an' slid off. He turned to help Mrs. Benton off, but by the time 'e was facin 'is horse, that woman was off, an' runnin up the steps to the porch. Damn; 'e thought, that woman's fast, for a big gal. He took the horse to the barn an' put it away, then returned to the house to see how Penelope was doin, after hookin up the wagon for the return trip with Mrs. Benton. She aint had it yet; Sally said, but it aint far from bein here. Looks like we might have a Christmas baby this time. Mrs. Benton run Joseph an' Mandy off while she, Josephine, an' Sally took care of Penelope an' that baby to come. They went to the front porch to sit an' talk, an' Mandy asked 'er paw; do ya really think we might have a Christmas baby paw? Well, let's see what time it is now. He looked at 'is pocket watch, an' it's half past nine. Well little'on, If she waits about two an' a half hours we sure will have. I hope she does paw. Me too honey. What're we gonna call it paw? Well, that depends on if it's a boy, or a girl. Paw, If it's a girl, we should call her Merry, like in "Merry Christmas". I like that Mandy. We'll have to ask yer maw, an' Penelope too, if it is a girl anyway. They sat an' talked for awhile, an' Joseph checked 'is watch again, an' it was fifteen minutes past twelve. Well, it's Christmas sugar. Fifteen past twelve, an' yer still up? Too much excitement, I couldn't sleep now if I been up for ten days paw. He laughed an' replied. I know how ya feel. Next thing they knew, Sally came out, an' announced; she had a baby girl; with a huge smile on 'er face. She sat down by Joseph, where Mandy was on his lap, an' put her arms around 'em both. Well Mandy; she said. Looks like we have ourselves a Christmas baby. Yep, an' me an' paw was thinking. How bout we name her Merry, like in "Merry Christmas"? Ya like it maw? Yes honey, I sure do, but let's ask Penelope in the mornin, when she wakes up. Ok. Now let's get you in bed young lady. She took Mandy in, an' Mrs. Benton came out. Joseph heard 'er say 'er goodnights to Mandy, Sally, an' Josephine, so 'e knew 'e'd better get the wagon ready. We sure thank ya Mrs. Benton. Ah, no problem Joseph. I birthed more babies 'n the doc in town has. Well, we're beholdin to ya. I hooked the wagon up for the trip home. I sure am glad of it Joseph. That ride up was tough. Was for me too ma'am. She laughed, cause she knew she bout squeezed the life outa Joseph. He got 'er home, an' came back, an' everybody was asleep, sides Sally, an' the new baby, who was cryin for milk. Penelope had already fed 'er, but she musta been greedy; Joseph thought. Sally finally got 'er quiet, an' asleep, then they went to bed themselves. Next mornin, Mandy was up by five o'clock. Partly cause it was Christmas, an' partly cause the new member of the family. All in all, she was so excited she could bust, just like everybody else. Sally had got up earlier an' started cookin the turkey, an' the smell made the house smell so good, everybody was starving by breakfast time. Joseph did all the chores today so Mandy could enjoy Christmas with no work at all. Penelope woke up an' was holdin her new baby with Mandy's help, an' Mandy asked 'er about the name. Me an' paw talked about it last night Aunt Penelope. What did ya come up with little 'on? We think Merry, like in "Merry Christmas" will be a good name. I love it. Josephine was in the room, an' she agreed. You sure are smart little 'on; she said. But don't ya think we should have "Penelope" in that name somewhere? Oh yea. Well, how bout "Penelope Merry"? Or " Merry Penelope"? The ladies both smiled, an' Penelope told 'er niece; how bout we let yer maw decide. I just can't, I love 'em both. Mandy went an' asked Sally to come in the living room, an' when she got there, Penelope asked 'er; we decided either "Penelope Merry" or "Merry Penelope" but we can't decide for sure just which one. We thought you could help. Well, I think I like "Merry Penelope". It sounds best, doesn't it?. Then hello little Merry Penelope; she said to 'er new daughter. The name was set. Mandy told 'er maw; this is the best Christmas I ever had. Me too honey, me too. Merry Christmas, to all of ya.
Everybody had a good Christmas, the dinner was outta this world, an' everybody got the best Christmas present ever. Little Merry Penelope Becker Cates.
That night however, Joseph decided to sit an' talk to the girls after Mandy went to bed. He started by tellin 'em what had to be figured out, since the baby is here. Sally said; are ya sure ya wanna talk bout somethin like this now Joseph? On Christmas? Penelope spoke up; we have to Sally. The judge said. I know, but, I just hate to do this right now, today. Sorry honey; Joseph said. It's gotta be done. I have to go in to town tomorrow, an' tell Judge Parker the baby's born. We'll need to get the birth registered anyway. I know honey. I'm sorry. All the girls had tears runnin down their cheeks, an' Joseph was very close to it 'is own self. He looked at Penelope an' said; ya ready for me to tell ya just what happens? Or I can wait till later. No Joseph, I wanna know now, so I can be ready. Well, I think the judge'll let me do without the shackles, so let's not worry bout them. But when we get up there, I'll have to tie yer feet, an' yer hands behind yer back. Yea, I seen how ya did Bill an' Sam. Ok, then I'll put the rope around yer neck, an' to one side, so it lays on yer shoulder. (By this time, Sally an' Josephine were in another room. They'd had plenty of this talk.) I hate talkin bout this to ya Penelope. I know Joseph, but we gotta do it, might 's well be now an' git it over with. Ok, well, I'll have to say what the judge ordered to do to ya. What 'll ya say Joseph? Well, I'll say, "Penelope Becker, you been condemned to die by hangin by Judge Parker on this day, December thirty first, eighteen hundred an' seventy three. At high noon. Or what ever date we do it anyway. Ok Joseph. Then what? Well, (he was trembling, 'e was so shook up, but 'e had to tell 'is sister this stuff, for her benefit) I'll ask ya if ya have any last words, an' ya can say whatever ya want. Ok, what then? Well, after yer done, we'll have to say good bye for the last time in our lives here. An' I'll have John pull the handle, an' you'll drop. It'll break yer neck, so it won't hardly even hurt. Yer neck 'll break fast Penelope. An' when it does, ya lose all feelin. The only thing I think ya feel is the one quick jerk. An' that's it. I want one thing changed, if I can have it Joseph. Sure Penelope, if I can. What is it? I don't want John pullin no handle. I want you to do it. I only want you with me for my last steps. Promise me it'll only be you Joseph. Please promise me that one thing. Ok Penelope. I promise. I won't let anybody else on the platform but me an' you. Thank you Joseph. I'm really tired now. I think I'll go to bed. Ok Penelope. Good night. Good night Joseph. I love you. I love you too little sister. They hugged, an' Penelope went to the room where she'd been sleepin since she'd been there, an' Joseph went to the kitchen where Sally an' Josephine were talkin. Sally asked if it made 'im feel better talkin to Penelope about all that. No, it didn't. It hurt Sally. It hurt real bad. I hated it, but I had to do it. She has a right to know, soon as she can, what to expect. Ya gotta understand that Sally. I'm sorry Joseph, but I just don't. Now she has the thought of that rope on 'er neck. It'll be on 'er mind till ya git this over with. She was cryin 'er eyes out, an' Josephine was too, an' they were both huggin each other tryin to help the other feel better. Joseph was kinda put out that Sally jumped 'im bout this, cause 'e was only tryin to help 'is sister. He decided to go out side an' have a smoke, where 'e wasn't bein jumped on by 'is wife an' sister for somethin 'e had to do an' tryin to help 'is sister. He was sittin on the front porch when Sally came out. Ya comin to bed tonight? Go on in, I'll be in shortly. He smoked 'is pipe some more, till it was near three in the mornin'. He decided to go on in an' stoke up the fire in the fireplace, an' since 'e was there, 'e stoked up the fire in the cook stove, cause Sally 'd be gettin' up soon to start breakfast. Then 'e slipped in bed without disturbin 'is mad wife. At least 'e thought she was mad. He was anyway, an' that much 'e knew. Coarse bein mad wasn't gonna do any good, so 'e just laid there lookin at 'is wife, thinkin' how beautiful she really is, an' how lucky he is to have such a wife. He just hoped an' prayed that 'e didn't lose 'er over this hangin thing. He thought to 'imself; this is surely not the time to be havin a fight with Sally. The worst time in our lives is upon us, an' we all promised to stick together no matter how it came out, so 'e'd apologize in the morning afore doin 'is chores.
Morning came all too soon for Joseph. He stayed out way too late smoking, but 'e had chores to do, an' 'e had an apology to make. As soon as 'e got up, 'e headed for the kitchen where 'e knowed Sally would be to apologize to 'er, but she stopped 'im in 'is tracks at the bedroom door. I'm sorry Joseph. I was wrong last night. I know she has a right to know, but I just didn't want it to happen on Christmas. No honey, I'm the one who 'as wrong. I should've waited till tonight to talk about it. Well, let's just not worry Joseph. We need to stick together like we all promised. Now aint the time to be fightin. I was layin in bed earlier thinking that same thing Sally. Exactly that same thing. Well, I better get at them chores, so I can eat breakfast afore I go in to town. Oh, I don't think yer goin to town very soon Joseph. Why not? Look out side, an' you'll see. When 'e opened the door, the snow had come in an' was stacked up near two feet high in places, an' still comin' down. It drifted clean up to the porch. Oh boy; he said. Them chores is gonna be fun today. Well Joseph Cates, ya better git, cause Mandy's already out there getting some of 'em done. He throwed 'is coat on an' took off runnin for the barn, an' Mandy was just getting done gatherin the eggs. Morning paw. I got the feedin all done for ya an' here's the eggs. Well, if you aint the best kid I ever did see. You're just the best little 'on. Ah, weren't nothing. Well, you go in an' get warm. I'll get the milkin an' stalls done, an' be in for breakfast. Ok paw. She headed for the house, an' 'e did the milkin an' the rest of the chores afore goin in to eat. After they ate, 'e decided 'e'd still try to get to town, even though there was a lot of snow on the ground. Ya sure Joseph; Sally asked. Yea, I think ol' Joe can make it through this stuff. Sides, looks like the snow let up some. An' the temperature out there is almost thirty degrees, accordin to the thermometer. Sun comes out, it'll start meltin. Ol' Joe was that big stallion 'e loved so much. He was one fine animal. Braggin material, 'e was. I think 'e can. We'll try anyhow. He left for town, an' had a few spots where 'e was kinda nervous, like on that bridge over the Osage, but 'e made it ok, an' when 'e got there, 'e went to the judge's house. He knowed 'e wouldn't be in 'is office today. When 'e got there the judge opened the door, an' asked 'im in. They talked for awhile, an' Joseph told 'im; well judge, Penelope had 'er baby yesterday. Did she now? A Christmas baby, huh? Yea, a girl, an' they named 'er Merry Penelope Becker Cates, since we're gonna be raisin 'er an' all, ya know. Yea, I see Joseph, an' it's a good thing she done by ya too. Mandy thought up the Merry part for "Merry Christmas". Well if that don't beat all. Tell ya what Joseph. Let's wait till this weather breaks afore we do anything, ok? nobody wants to do things like what we gotta do in this weather. Just don't say anything to anybody in town bout that baby bein here just yet. Ok judge. I won't say anything, but I gotta wire John, so 'e can get here, ya know. Yea, well just "code" the message. Yer smart enough to do that, aint ya? Yessir, I can do that. Well, I better git. Thanks judge. Anytime Joseph. Stop by whenever ya want, too. I will. Good day Joseph. Good day judge. He went to the telegraph office an' they was open, so 'e sent a wire to John. It read;
To sheriff John Weston, Bowling Green Kentucky. Merry Penelope Becker Cates wants to meet you. Get here soon as possible. Signed. marshal Joseph Cates, Jefferson Missouri. An' 'e sent one to Peter too. It read;
To Peter Cates, independence Missouri. Merry Penelope Becker Cates wants to meet you soon as the storm breaks. Signed. marshal Joseph Cates, Jefferson Missouri. Telegraph operator said; that'll be a dollar. He paid the man an' left so 'e could get home afore it got too late, an' tell the girls what the judge said. Also, 'e wanted to stop by an' tell Mrs. Benton 'e didn't want anybody else knowin the baby was born, an' why. He wondered why 'e even sent a wire to Peter. He just figured it was because 'e is after all, family. He decided 'e wouldn't even tell Sally about it. He just didn't want Peter finding out by some other means, an' thinkin of 'im as a coward or somethin. It started snowin again afore he even got outta town, an' by the time he made the Osage, 'e couldn't even see the tracks 'e left comin into town. He made it to Mrs. Benton's place finally, an' told her what 'e had to, then headed for home. It musta took 'im an extra hour or two to get there, cause 'e had a hard time seein where 'e was goin, the snow was blowin so hard. Sometime later 'e realized 'e wasn't even on the road. The wind picked up, an' the snow was almost blindin, but after fightin it a while more 'e finally seen the house. When 'e got there, 'e went straight to the barn to put ol' Joe up, then went in the house to get warm. Everybody had a thousand questions about how much snow did 'e see, or why it took 'im so long, or who was in town, an' how was Mrs. Benton. All 'e was worried about was getting warm. His feet were near froze clean off, an 'e was barely able to get 'is coat off, it was so hard from the cold. He told 'em what the judge said, an' that they would wait till the storm broke afore 'e went back to talk to 'im again. Mandy said she wished that blizzard lasted till spring, but she knew it wouldn't. Don't hurt to want; she said. Sally brought Joseph a hot cup of coffee, an' 'e sit right in front of that fire place for an hour or more, just smokin 'is pipe, an' drinkin coffee, an' visitin with Mandy, an' that new baby, an' tryin to get warm. The girls were busy in the kitchen getting supper ready.
Two days went by, an' it surely looked like that blizzard just might last till spring after all. Joseph did all the chores so Mandy could stay inside where it was warm, an' safe, but 'e never told 'er that 'e was worried bout 'er freezin. She was big, an' she didn't want nobody worryin bout 'er like that. But on the third day, it let up some, an' by that Saturday, after Christmas bein on Monday, the sun came out, an' Mandy said it was prettier 'n all git out. Joseph told Sally; since Monday is the first, an 'it's a holiday, I'll wait till Tuesday to go talk to Judge Parker. She just said; that'll be fine. She was probably havin the hardest time of all in the house dealin with this. Penelope heard the conversation, an' she stepped in with; don't worry none Sally. Everything 'll be just fine. I'll be fine. She took Sally aside, so nobody could hear what they said an' told 'er; I seen maw. In my dreams last night, I seen maw, an' papa was there too. They're waitin for me Sally. I aint even scared no more. Are ya sure bout this Penelope? Ya really seen 'em? Yea. It was so nice. Papa looks so young, an' maw does too. They said they 'as waitin for me to come up to where they are. Oh my gosh. They came in yer dreams, huh? Yea, they sure did. Well Penelope, I heard they do that sometimes, but I never actually seen it happen. If it was them, then that was great. I know it was them Sally. I just know it was. So you don't worry none anymore, ya hear? Everything 's gonna be just fine. Well, if ya say it Penelope, I'll believe ya. But it still bothers me so,the way yer gonna get there. I know Sally, I know. But it'll be ok, I promise. Penelope hugged Sally, an' they went to the kitchen to start cookin dinner.
Tuesday morning rolled around, an' Joseph headed for town. He went to Judge Parker's office to talk to 'im. Morning Joseph. Morning judge. Well, weather's broke. Yea, I see that Joseph. Sit down. He sit across from the judge, so they can talk about the hangin to come. Well Joseph, let's see what the date is for next Tuesday. Eighth? that be ok by you? If ya say so judge, it'll be done on that day. ok then, next Tuesday, the eighth. Twelve o'clock. Ya been to the courthouse to get that baby's birth certificate yet? Not yet. I'm headed over there now though. Ok. Well, good luck Joseph. Thanks judge. There is one more thing I need to ask ya before I go. Sure Joseph, what is it? Penelope asked me to be the only one on the platform with 'er. That be ok by you? Well, I don't see any problems with it, if ya can get the carpenters to build it so you can pull the handle. I'll talk to 'em today. Ok then. Oh yea, judge. Do we have to have the shackles on 'er? It aint like she's gonna try to run. Nah, don't worry bout that Joseph. Only do what ya absolutely gotta do. You know, 'er hands an' feet, so she don't, you know, kick around an' scare yer wife an' all. Yea, I know. Thank ya judge. Good day. Good day Joseph. Say, Joseph. Yea judge? Ya think maybe ya better bring 'er in on Monday, an' stay in the jail, then go out from there? Well sir, I'd really like to let 'er stay at the house as long as we can, afore we do this, if ya don't mind. Ya see, Mandy knows what's goin on, an' it's gonna near kill that child as it is. I don't want 'er to hurt any sooner 'an I have to. Ok Joseph. Bring 'er in on Tuesday mornin. Yer wife an' other sister can wait in the jail with ya, if they want. Thanks judge. Good day. He went to the courthouse an' got the baby's birth certificate, an' went to the lumber yard to find the carpenter. When 'e found 'im, they talked about the gallows to be built. How many ya hangin marshal? Only one, my sister. Oh yea, I almost forgot. Sorry marshal. That's ok Bob. I need to have it built kinda different if ya can. Sure. What do ya need? I need it made to where I can pull, or push would be better, the handle while I'm standin right in front of my sister. She asked me if I could be the only other person up there, ya know. Yea, I understand marshal. I'll fix 'er up real nice. Thanks bob. We need it for next Tuesday, noon. No problem marshal, it'll be done. Same place as always? Yea, I guess so. I'd rather have it private, if we could, but if we try that this town would bust a gut tryin to get at us, so we might as well do it where we always do. Ok marshal. Don't worry. I'll have it where all ya gotta do is barely hit the handle, an' she'll drop fast. Make it easy, for both of ya. Thanks Bob. I'll see ya next week . Ok marshal. See ya then.
He headed home to tell the rest of the family that 'e talked to the judge an' 'e didn't have any problems with Sally an' Josephine goin to the jail with 'im an' Penelope. He still aint said anything about sendin Peter a wire. He said 'e didn't see or hear from John when 'e was in town. Not cause I didn't try; 'e heard from behind. He turned around an' there stood John. He came in on the train, an' came out here while Joseph was in town. I got yer message; 'e said, so here I am. Glad ya made it John. Penelope asked Joseph when it was to take place. Next Tuesday, at noon. The ladies all cried soon as they heard the time, but they knew, it'd be soon. They realized Penelope had only one more week to live. All there was to do now is wait an' say big prayers, not only for Penelope, but for strength, which was desperately needed by all. An' not a one of 'em had any right now, with this disturbing announcement. The news nearly crushed Mandy, an' everybody in the house was tearful the rest of the week. Joseph had 'is hands full just keeping the women from breakin down an' cryin every minute they were awake.
Monday came, an' 'e needed to go to town to inspect the gallows, to make sure they were gettin ready for the services the next day. John decided to go in with 'im, so they saddled up an' headed for town. When the two law-men got to town, an' looked at them gallows in front of the jail, it nearly killed 'em both. But 'e had no choice. He had to go and look close at 'em. They rode over, an' the sheriff stepped out to talk. They just got 'em done this mornin marshal. Looks like they did a good job, huh sheriff. Yea. Bob told me that all ya gotta do is barely push the handle, an' the trap door pops open, an' she drops. Go try it marshal. He did, an' it popped right open, just like 'e said. Quick, an' easy, for both of ya. Make sure to remind me to thank 'im, eh John? I sure will. They all went inside to have coffee an' talk bout whats to happen the next day where it was warmer. He looked at the sheriff an' told 'im. This is what we'll do in the mornin sheriff. We'll come in, an' my wife an' other sister 'll be with us to wait in the jail, so clean it up good for me, an' have coffee goin. Ok? Sure will marshal. Then, when the time comes, well, Sally an' Josephine'll go out to their seats, by Judge Parker, if they want, an' I'll bring Penelope out after they sit down. I'll take 'er up, an' do what has to be done. You don't need to go up. But marshal, I have to go up. No, ya don't. I talked to the judge, an' 'e said I can be the only one up there with 'er. She asked me to be the only one, an' I'm gonna be the only one. Plain an' simple. Ok? Well, I still think I better go up with ya. This was too much for John to take. He grabbed the young sheriff by the shirt collar, an' throwed 'im up against the wall, an' told 'im; You didn't wanna hang bill green an' 'is buddy, but now ya wanna be there when 'e has to hang 'is own sister? What's a matter with you man? You aint goin up. She asked for marshal Cates to do it alone, an' that's how it's gonna be. Got it? Yessir. Ok, now listen to what the marshal tells ya from here on out. He aint sayin it to hear 'is head rattle. Yessir. Joseph continued; she won't have shackles on. I'll do all the tiein' when we get up there. Got everything ok? Yessir. Are ya gonna need more guards marshal? What do ya mean more guards? Ain't ya got the same ones ya generally have? Well, with all the talk in town an' all, bout yer brother bein in town an' all. He here? Yea, 'e is. Well, might pay to have some more deputies on hand. Mainly to keep the crowds back I think. I can get ten men pretty easy marshal. That should be ok. How soon do ya have to tell 'em? Soon as I can. They all live in town? Yessir. Ok, go tell 'em to high tail it over here, an' I'll tell 'em what we need 'em to do. Yessir. He took out, an' got back in bout a half hour with the ten men 'e told the two law-men about. Ok men, this is what I want from ya. Tomorrow, I'm gonna have to hang my own sister. I aint one bit happy bout it, so if anybody says even one word about it to me or my family, or if I even hear a word about us or my sister I'm gonna shoot 'em on the spot, ya hear? Yessir; they all said. Now. I'll need you men to stand in a big circle round them gallows tomorrow mornin, from the time we go out, till it's all over. Ok? Yessir. One more thing. I hear my brother's in town. Keep away from 'im. He makes me look like an angel. Don't nobody say anything to 'im. Steer clear. An' make sure everybody in town knows, nobody is to say one single word bout me or my family, specialy my sister Penelope. Not one got dam word. See ya all tomorrow. Be here bout eleven o'clock. They all shuffled out, an' 'e told John they might as well head back to the house.
On the way home, they met up with Mrs. Benton. Well houdy Mrs. Benton? Where ya headed? Houdy Joseph, sheriff Weston. I was just headed over to your place to pick up Mandy an' the baby, so they could stay at my place, so the rest of ya can get to town with as little amount of problems as possible. But I thought she'd stay home till mornin Mrs Benton. Give 'er as much time as we can to be with Penelope. I know Joseph, but it'll be a lot better for all concerned if she comes on over today. Trust me on this Joseph. Well, ok. They all rode together to the house. When they got there they'd missed dinner, so they just snacked while visitin the rest of the family. After they ate, Mandy sit on 'er paws lap till it was getting close to time for her an' Mrs. Benton to leave with the baby. She said 'er last good bye to Penelope an' hugged 'er tight as she could afore they had to pry 'em apart, As much as they hated to do it. She cried all the way to the wagon. She didn't put up a fight, she just cried an' cried. Mrs. Benton promised to take extra good care of 'em, an' told 'er she baked a big cherry pie, just for her, cause she knew how much she loved 'er cherry pies. When they finally left, the family went back in the house an' talked about the events to take place the next day. Penelope asked if Sally an' Josephine would for sure be able to go in the jail, an' Joseph promised they could. He told 'em that the sheriff had ten extra deputies lined up to keep the crowds quiet, an' he told 'em Peter was in town. Oh. This is just what we need; Sally blurted out. John spoke in Josephs defense; Sally, the story is all over the papers everywhere. Even in Kentucky they know about it. It's even been printed clean back to the east. It's everyplace. The whole country knows bout it I magine. Yea, I spect yer right John. Well, 'e had a right to know anyway. I sure wish 'e didn't come though. We all do honey, but 'e did. All we can do, is go through with what we have to do, an' hope 'e at least waits till it's all over afore 'e tries anything, if 'e does. What do ya mean, "If he does"? Ya know as well as I do 'e will. Yea, I guess yer right. Penelope seemed to be the strongest of all of 'em. She wasn't shaky like Josephine an' Sally, or cryin like all the others were. She just sit, an' stared at the window. They ate supper, an' went to bed early since they were all so tired from everything takin' place lately.
Tuesday morning came, an' they were all up early, an' Joseph got the chores done, an' Sally had breakfast cooked by seven o'clock. They had a little time afore havin to go into town, but they decided to go on in, cause the sheriff promised to have the jail cleaned an' have coffee on the stove. When they arrived, the town was crowded from one end to the other, with barely enough room to walk. However, when the Cates wagon drove in, the people all spread out an' gave 'em the road, so they could drive right up to the jail. When they got there an' went in, they seen the sheriff had it all cleaned up, an' a fresh pot of coffee was on the stove, an' there were five chairs waitin for 'em to use. They all sit, an' visited little. Wasn't much to say at a time like this. Mostly they told each other how they were gonna miss 'em, an' how sad it was that they all had to go through this, but they all agreed they were at least blessed that they had each other to go through it together, includin' John. He'd been a great help during all of this. It was only ten o'clock an' they had two hours to go. Joseph asked Penelope if she wanted anything to eat, but she said she couldn't eat a thing right now. Josephine sit holdin 'er hand while Sally sit prayin for all, an' she asked the lord if 'e could please take Penelope as easily as 'e could, an' not let her feel anything. She was losin it, an' Joseph noticed it. He sit an' put 'is arm around 'er so as to give 'er what comfort 'e could, which wasn't nearly enough, but it helped some. At a time like this, there was no comfort to be had by anybody. By eleven o'clock, the sheriff an' 'is deputies came in to see what Joseph wanted 'em to do. He said just stand around out there, so nobody gets too close, an' let 'im know when the judge gets here. They went out, an' John asked if Joseph thought 'e might be of more help outside. It's ok John, you can stay in here. Yer more like family than anything to us. Thank ya Joseph. I'll be right here with the rest of ya. Right to the end, an' then I'll still be here after. Penelope stood an' hugged 'im, an' thanked 'im, an' told 'im one more time; I really am sorry bout Margaret an' the girls sheriff Weston. I wish I could bring 'em back, I surely do. She was cryin 'er eyes out, an' that made John bust out an' cry right along with 'er. They held each other till the judge got there. He stepped in the door, an' Penelope sit back down, while 'e talked to Joseph. Ya doin ok?; he asked. Well judge, we're doin best we can, under these circumstances. I know Joseph. I hate this as much as all of you do. He went to Penelope; Miss Penelope; he said. I sure am sorry bout what's about to happen. If I could change it, I surely would. But the law is the law, an' I just can't hang two men an' "not" hang a woman for the same crimes. An' like Joseph, I took an oath, an' I gotta live by that oath, no matter how hard it is. Don't worry judge, I understand. I decided long ago, that if the jury finds me guilty an' ya gotta hang me, that was what the good lord wants, an' I told Joseph that if it had to be, I wanted him to do it, nobody else. I wanted it done by someone who's strong enough, an' who loves me enough to let me go. That could be only Joseph. I don't hold nothin agin ya judge, or even the jury. They did their job, an' here I am. I aint mad at ya. I don't hate ya. You stood up for what ya gotta stand for, just like my brother. I'll be sayin good bye now judge. I don't have much time left here, an' I'd really like it, if I could spend it with the ones I love more 'n anybody else, if ya don't mind. Not at all ma'am. Good bye, an' god bless you.
The judge said good bye to John, Joseph, an' the ladies. He said 'e'd be waitin outside cause 'e had to be a witness at all these hangins, no matter how much 'e hated it. Sally was still prayin, an' she never even looked up at the judge, cause she hated 'im for sentencin Penelope to hang. For that, she'd never forgive that man. They all sit an' held hands till the time came, an' Joseph stood up an' said; well, Sally, Josephine, I have to take ya out to yer seats, if ya really want to go. Course we do!! We will, for Penelope . Ok honey. John, will ya take 'em out for me? Sure I will. Miss Sally, Miss Josephine, if you ladies will come with me, we'll go sit outside while Joseph does what has to be done. They both got up, along with Penelope, an' they hugged one last time, afore they left. They all say good bye, an' that they love each other forever. Penelope asked Sally once more; ya sure ya can raise little Merry Penelope for me? I promise Penelope. That little girl will have a home with us for the rest of 'er life. A good one. Thank you; Penelope spoke her last words to Sally. Sally an' Josephine went out with John, an' Joseph stayed inside with Penelope to talk a little for the very last time. He asked 'er if she was ok, an' she said; yea, I'm ok Joseph. You just do what ya gotta do. I been seein maw ya know. Ya have? Yea, she came to me several times. They're waitin for me Joseph, so I'm gonna be ok. Don't you worry none now. I'll be ok. Yea, well I won't. Sure ya will Joseph, yer strong. Yea, well why are my knees so weak then? I know brother. Ya got the jitters, like ya did when ya married that lady out there. I remember that day. Me too, almost ten years now, huh. Yep. I remember it like it was yesterday. Well, it's time. We better go. Ok brother. Let's get this over with, so I can rest. Joseph couldn't believe how easy this looked to be for 'is youngest sister when it was killin the rest of 'em. She was the frail one of the family,yet now she was the toughest. Well; 'e thought, at least it might make it easier. He thought surely she was gonna fall at any time, or 'e might fall 'is own self.
He helped 'er out of 'er chair, an' they headed for the door. Just afore they got there, it opened an' in stepped Peter, with tears streamin down 'is cheeks. Peter; Penelope said. What're you doin here? He sent me a wire, tellin me the time was comin, an' I needed to be here. I couldn't let 'im do this without at least sayin good bye to ya, an' tellin ya how much I love ya. I love you too Peter, We all do. I know little sister. Ya goin through with it Joseph? I have to Peter, you know that. Now just step aside. To both of their surprises, 'e stepped out side, an' let 'em be, after 'e hugged Penelope one last time. Sally an' Josephine were sittin outside worryin that 'e might shoot Joseph even afore they came out. But 'e didn't. He came out, an' sit by Josephine, held 'er hand, an' waited for 'em to come out. When they did, 'e got up, an' walked back to 'em, an' told Joseph; you do what ya gotta do little brother, an' later you an' me, we're goin for a walk. Peter!; Penelope snapped. Stop it right now. I told ya afore an' I'm tellin ya now. It's my time Peter. Let 'im do this. Maw's waitin for me. Ten guns were pointed at Peter, but Joseph told 'em all to put their guns down. They did, an' Peter sit back down, an' they started up the steps. When they reached the top, the town was silent. He took 'er to the spot where she was to stand, an' told her; I gotta do this Penelope, an' I hate it like hell. I know Joseph. But it's ok. Tears were runnin down 'is face so fast they were splashin off 'is coat, while 'e tied 'er hands an' feet with the leather hides, an' gently placed the rope around 'er neck an' situated it to one side. He couldn't contain 'em any more. She looked in 'is eyes, an' said; Go on an' do it Joseph. It's ok. The tears still ran, on both sets of cheeks, as well as with everybody below. He used leather hides so they'd be as easy on 'er as 'e could possibly make it. When 'e was all done with the ties, 'e looked at her an' quietly said; Penelope Becker, you have been condemned to die by hangin by Judge Parker, on this day, January eighth, eighteen hundred an' seventy four. Do ya have anything ya wanna say afore I do this Penelope? Yea, I do. I want everybody in our family to know I love 'em all, an' I'll miss 'em, an' I'll be waitin for 'em when their time comes. I don't hold anything agin nobody, an' I'm sorry for all them women an' kids what got killed. I didn't kill nobody, but I was with the men that did, an' I gotta hang for it. I love you most of all Joseph Cates, cause yer the only one who's strong enough to do this for me easy like, an' ya love me enough to let me go. Tell Mandy how much I love 'er will ya? Coarse I will. By this time all the women in town were cryin out loud. Peter had tears streamin, just like Joseph, John an' the judge, along with a lot of the deputies standin there. This was the toughest thing Joseph Cates ever had to do in 'is entire life, an' 'e hated every minute of it. He asked Penelope; can I ask ya one more thing, afore we do this? Coarse ya can. Why haven't I ever seen ya ask God to forgive ya? I don't know Joseph, I just don't know. Will ya just ask? For me if nothin else? Yer right ya know, I do need forgivin. She looked up to the sky an' asked: God, will ya please forgive me of my bad deeds? Maw's here Joseph, she's right out there. I'm ready. Do it Joseph, quickly? She said; good bye brother, knowin 'is heart was breakin in two. He said good bye Penelope. I love you; were the last words 'e told 'is sister afore 'e pushed the handle.
She fell with a thud, an' 'er neck snapped an' she was gone. Joseph stood there with 'is head hangin low, askin God to forgive 'im for what 'e just did to 'is own sister. Both 'is sister an' 'is wife fainted. John caught Sally an' Peter caught Josephine. When the ladies seen the water fall from under Penelope's skirt, it was too much for either of 'em to take. Joseph was skakin so bad, 'e could barely get down the steps to see the doctor check 'er pulse. She's gone; the doc said. Joseph turned to the judge an' said; justice served; just barely loud enough for the judge to hear. Joseph held 'is sister, while an' until after helping Sally, Peter stepped over to Penelope an' took off the rope, an' gently laid 'er head on Josephs shoulder. He kissed 'er cheek, then closed 'er eyes, an' patted 'is brother on the back. He carried 'er to the wagon that was to take 'er to the funeral parlor. He turned to 'is wife an' sister, an' said; you two go on home, I'll be there later. I gotta make sure she's taken care of proper. There were so many tears on his face 'e was barely recognizable, as 'e walked toward the parlor. Peter walked with 'im. The deputies started to point their guns at 'im, but Joseph held up 'is hand an' said; no. It's ok. They went to the parlor where they took Penelope, an' made sure the mortician took good care of 'er an' they also picked out the nicest casket they could find. When business was over there, they went over to the saloon to have a drink. John took the women out to the house.
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In very brief summary, I'm into cooking, fashion, japanese culture, appreciation of visual arts, cat behaviour, and very recently, volunteer work.
Other than these, I enjoy the discovery process of knowing someone new, and I think you'll enjoy discovering me the same way too. So I'll leave this part as such.
Mainly, I'm a startup founder. I currently run a creative agency which I'm laying off to cofound another startup with a friend. We have dreams, we're young, brash, and we believe we can do amazing things. Idealism is important.
Other than which, I also founded a japanese culture meetup group - www.totemojapan.com. I love japanese culture, and would like to bring people who belong to this community together through curated events.
I don't really read a lot of books, and even if I do, it's non-fiction. I think the last one was 'Winning' by Jack Welch. Mostly, I get my daily intellectual fix from online sources such as inc.om, Brain Pickings, Economist, WSJ, and Tiny Buddha.
The Wind Rises, The Theory of Everything,, 5 Centimetres Per Second, The Imitation Game, The Wolf of Wall Street, My Neighbour Totoro, The Lego Movie, District 9, Letters from Iwo Jima, The Pursuit of Happyness, The Social Network, Edge of Tomorrow
Priceless, Zettai Kareshi, Golden Bowl, Date, Ando Lloyd, CHANGE, Densha Otoko, Hanzawa Naoki, Legal High, Liar Game, Keikkon Dekinai Otoko, Proposal Daisakusen, Saiyuuki, Saikou no Rikon, Tokyo Dogs, South Park
Monkey Majik, One OK Rock, Scandal, Wagakki Band, miwa, The Brilliant Green, Nana Mizuki, Stereopony, Spyair
Sushi, sashimi, yakitori, udon, mango, pudding, soft shell crab, vietnamese spring roll
startup ideas and strategy formulation.
If you live in my area, you might spot me observing / playing with community cats at 2am.
I'm also looking for more people who enjoys Japanese culture and doing volunteer work!
In the very minute possibility that you concur with my thoughts so far, let's know each other.

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Hope and Help Outreach
We are collecting food for our Christmas baskets, if you wish to help, you may leave your contribution of canned or dried food in the baskets in the Gathering Space. If you know of someone in our Parish who needs temporary help please call the Parish Center 465-5432.
Our Giving Tree is up in the Gathering Space. We are asking for gift card donations to the various department stores. If you would like to purchase them through the Holiday Gift Card Program you will not only be helping the needy, but also OLA and will get a head start on your Christmas shopping.
A special "Thank You" to Court House Diner for so generously providing Turkey dinners, with all the trimmings for our parish family members who were alone and not able to cook for themselves.
Also, thank you to all who so generously contributed turkeys and all the trimmings for our Thanksgiving baskets. We were able to make the holiday a happy occasion for our families in need.


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Not only am I talking to my wife, but I am also looking at her changing the channel of the television. Yet she is in New York and I am about 4800 kilometres away in Paris. Should she move to the other side of the room, I can still see her, thanks to R2D2.
Well, it's not actually R2D2, but that's what we call our Logitech QuickCam Orbit. It's a stick about the size of a kebab skewer with a shiny little black ball mounted on top.
Still doesn't sound like R2D2? Well, this shiny black ball is the size of an orange, and should you stare into it, you will see a little camera looking right at you. It doesn't matter what angle you are looking at, as the camera inside the ball automatically tracks your face as you walk around the room.
Yes, you did read that right, the webcam automatically follows you around the room as you walk.
Oh, and before you say it, we did think about calling this webcam Creepy instead of R2D2.
You may laugh, but it is so creepy, that my wife drapes a T-shirt over the top of it when it is not in use, as she fears that someone will hack into the computer and be watching us when we don't know it.
I don't have R2D2 with me as I write this, as not only is it too awkward to carry around when I am travelling but it also needs a flat surface to rest on, which is difficult in airports, wifi cafes and bed.
With the time difference, our geek conversations don't start until midnight, which means I am usually already tucked under the hotel sheets. This has proved frustrating for my wife at times, as on several occasions I have fallen asleep during our camming, most often when she is looking to show me something from her Mary Poppins bag.
We use MSN Messenger for the visual and Skype for the audio. Both these stand-alone applications are designed to run on PC or Mac and can be downloaded for free from their respective websites.
The installation procedure for both tools is similar and will require you to create a username and identify contacts that you wish to communicate with.
You and the person you are going to webcam with will need the application installed.
Why don't we use MSN messenger for both visual and the audio? We found that when we split the audio and visual between two separate programs, the quality was much better. I assume this might be due to the throughput and Windows processing, but I have never attempted to prove this scientifically.
Once the software is installed, you will need a webcam, a free USB port to plug the webcam into and a headset with a microphone and speaker.
The webcams we use have an built-in microphone. That, together with our computer speakers, alleviated the need to purchase a headset. It should be noted that I am using earbud headphones to reduce feedback.
Some of you may be sceptical on the quality of the visual from the webcam, especially as you remember back to the old days when the images were poorly lit and very blurry.
I have found that this is no longer the case, as long as you have a high-speed connection together with one of the high-end personal webcams sold by companies such as Logitech.
And although web spying is fantastic, realistic and almost the same as being in the room with someone, when it's all said and done, it's still better getting a real cuddle from your wife.
Brandon Gradstein is an Australian SAP customer relationship management consultant who works in New York for Capgemini USA, on assignment in Paris.


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The Indiana Youth Hockey Association Squirt Red team placed second in the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League playoffs in the B-1 Division.
Team members are, first row, from left, Corbin Murdick, Daniel McAnulty, Korbin Wilson, Nick Beitel and Ethan Agnello; second row, Chase Stormer, Wade Plowman, Ashley Yanni, Ben Nettleton, Tanner Agnello and Zach Brody; and third row, coaches Matt Nettleton, Steve Agnello, Harry Wilson and LJ Yanni. Absent from photo: Taylor Lang.


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Located in Dali Ancient Town, Dali Café INN features rooms with stylish décor. You can also find a restaurant, a Café and a sun terrace at the property. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas. Yu'er Park is just a 9-minute walk from the hotel. It is a 28-minute drive from Dali Railway Station, while Dali Coach Station is a 4-minute drive away. Each room has a view, a desk and a fan. The private bathroom includes a shower, a hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries. Luggage can be stored at the 24-hour front desk. Staff at the tour desk is delighted to offer travel tips and assist with ticket service. Off-site parking is available at an extra fee. The inn also provides car hire and bike rental. The property is famous for its Café, continental breakfast can be provided at an extra cost. Nearby restaurants are within 1 minute's walking distance from Dali Café INN. Both local cuisines and street food are available.


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About GIS
A GIS is a system or a set of tools used to interpret business and geospatial data. It integrates hardware, software, and data for processing business and geographically referenced data. This system digitizes the received geospatial data and process them to provide the desired output. GIS is used across sectors such as Natural Resources, Utilities, Federal Government, Communication and Telecom, Military/Law Enforcement, and Others. GIS is used for various purposes such as disaster management, finding location details, viewing maps, marketing, designing facilities, and others.
The analysts forecast the GIS market in the Military sector to grow at a CAGR of 10.91 percent over the period 2013-2018.
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This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the GIS market in the Military sector for the period 2014-2018. The GIS market in the Military sector can be segmented into three: Software, Data, and Services.
The report, the GIS Market in the Military Sector 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the APAC and EMEA regions; it also covers the landscape of the GIS market in the Military sector and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key Regions
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Other Prominent Vendors
- China Information Technology
- Digital Globe
- GoogleMap
- Hitachi Zosen
- Rolta India
- SuperMap Software
- Ubisense Group
Key Market Driver
- Need to Enhance National Security
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- Decision Making Issues
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- Increased Use of Satellite Imagery
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- What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be?
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- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors
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David Lloyd Leisure, Fitness First and Bannatyne Fitness, chaired by Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne, have agreed to make their terms more transparent for consumers following an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
The three gyms will also give better cancellation rights to members, which number almost one million between them.
The OFT launched its investigation after a High Court ruling against a gym management company found lengthy membership periods could be unfair when they locked people in without adequate cancellation rights if their circumstances changed.
It said all three companies co-operated with the investigation and had given undertakings that they would no longer use contract terms or practices considered unfair by the OFT.
Under the agreement, the OFT said it had secured extended rights for members to cancel their contracts early if their circumstances changed in a way that made attending the gym difficult or unaffordable.
The companies have also agreed to stop describing membership as being of a fixed duration if the contract automatically continues on a rolling basis after the initial period expires.
They will also have to provide greater transparency about key membership features, including initial membership periods and cancellation rights, with these to be provided up front as part of the sales process.
OFT spokesman Cavendish Elithorn said: "Millions of people are members of gyms and a membership contract can easily be a financial commitment of over £500 per annum.
"We were concerned that contracts could unfairly lock people in if their circumstances changed, forcing them to continue paying even if they had lost their job.
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Cardiac Catheterization Lab
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Cardiac catheterization is a procedure performed by inserting a long, thin tube - a catheter - into an artery and vein and advancing it to the heart. The doctor can see the movement and location of the catheter through X-rays that are displayed on a television screen.
Dye that shows up on an X-ray is injected into the heart through the catheter. This process is called angiography. As the dye flows through the heart, it allows the cardiologist to see and take pictures of the heart's chambers, valves and blood vessels. The cardiologist also can measure blood pressure variances in each chamber.
Interventional procedures are done in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. These include ballooning a small valve or vessel, and embolizing a vessel using a coil, and closing holes in the heart among others. Many interventional procedures are alternatives to surgery.
The day before the cardiac catheterization, your child will receive precatheterization testing, which includes cardiac tests and chest X-rays. This testing begins at St. Louis Children's Hospital's Outpatient Testing Area. A Cardiologist will meet with you to review your child's medical history, explain the cardiac catheterization procedure, and obtain a signed consent form. You also will be told when your child should not have anything more to eat or drink. On the morning of the cardiac catheterization, you should go to the Admitting Desk at your scheduled time.
When your child is called for the cardiac catheterization, the nurse will ask him or her to use the bathroom. One hour prior to the procedure, a premedication cream will be placed on both groin areas to numb the areas. The child also may be given a premedication to drink that makes him or her drowsy.
You may stay with and hold your child until he or she is ready to enter the cardiac catheterization lab. At that time, you will be asked to return to your child's room. The procedure lasts approximately three hours. If you leave your child's room, let the nurse know where you will be.
As soon as the procedure is completed, your child returns to his or her room, and a cardiologist will discuss the preliminary findings with you. A thick pressure dressing of elastic tape and gauze sponges will cover the catheter site.
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I have a 12-month-old who stays home with his papa (until a few months ago I was the at-home parent). I work a pretty casual schedule - my husband likes to joke that we have "half a job" between us. I'm away from my baby usually about 5 hours a day, often less, sometimes a bit more, usually four days a week. I pump while I'm away from him, but the milk is kind of an afterthought in his daytime diet right now. Overall, though, I would say that breastmilk is still a significant part of his nutrition - we cosleep, and he nurses at night, during the morning before I leave, during the afternoon and evening when I'm home, etc.
SO. Here is my question: how much longer do I need to tell my brain I have to keep up the pumping? If you pumped and breastfed your older baby, at what point did you feel comfortable dropping the daytime bottles of milk and just nursing him or her when you were around?
Just to be clear, I will pump as long as I need to! I don't like the pump much and my body doesn't like to let down for it. Overall I think my supply is great, but the pump, ech. So I'm looking for ways to tell myself there's an end to my relationship with the machine...
I stopped pumping at work when my son was a little over 14 months old. I too had stopped responding to the pump and he was eating more solids. I was afraid it would affect my supply and it did but I also found out a month or so later that I was pregnant so that too affected my supply.
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WIth my first I went from pumping three times during a 12-hour shift, to once a day during my lunch break at 12 months, and then stopped pumping at work all together when she was about 15 months old. At that time she was basically just nursing first thing in the morning, at nap time, and bedtime, and she was eating table food well. My second is 15 months old now, but isn't really eating much table food yet, so I'm still trying to get out to pump at least twice during a 12 hour shift.
So, basically I think it depends more on the baby and how they're doing with solid foods and need for pumped milk than an age. With you only being gone 5 hours and him not seeming to really need the bottle I'd say you could stop pumping any time and just nurse before and after work.
I pumped every 2.5-3 hrs at work till DS was 13 months. Then I was home for the summer and bfed on demand (many times a day). Since going back to work in August, I have not pumped except when I went away on business. I go from about 8:00-3:00 without problems, although I am feeling VERY antsy by the time I leave. I've never been blessed in the supply dept, so I don't have any problems with plugged ducts, engorgement etc. If my supply is lower, it doesn't seem to bother DS; he nurses just like he always has when we're together.
I stopped pumping when DD was 15 months, I was two months pregnant and was only getting one oz in the 10 hours I was away, and DD was refusing her bottle 4 out of 5 days, so I figured there wasn't any reason to keep pumping.
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Twelve months, to the day. I celebrated it! We went on to nurse whenever together for six months after that. It's okay to give yourself a break if you're ready. If not, pump away! But you've made it this far, it's okay to feel fine with whatever you decide.
At abou 11 months. I finally gave up pumping when DS simply refused to drink pumped milk at daycare, and it was probably because of lipase. THAT was a PITA to deal with, and even when I did the scalding (in a bottle warmer, under my desk, 2-3 times a day, for an hour each time) he wouldn't drink it.
DS, 10/07. Allergies: peanut, egg, wheat. We've added dairy back in. And taken it back out again. It causes sandpaper skin with itchy patches and thrashing during sleep. Due w/ #2 late April, 2012.
I am nursing/pumping for my 3-month-old now, but with my older sons, I pumped until 12 months and then just breastfed at home after that.
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Thanks, everyone. I feel so relieved that an end can be in sight!
i stopped yesterday! dd is 13 mos old today :) what a great day!
just watch yourself and get plenty of rest.. i tried to stop a month and a half ago and wasn't sleeping well. i came down with mastitis.. i really think it was more the lack of sleep than anything that contributed, but see how full you are feeling as you try to quit.
Is it getting lonely in the echo chamber yet?
18 months here for both kids. But I work long days, full time, and have a lot of related "issues." I've seen too many stories of early weaning because of stopping pumping so I want to be safe.
But I think 12m is reasonable. And don't forget pumping is about 1) feeding your baby while away, 2) maintaining your supply while away, and 3) depends on your supply, pumping schedule, work schedule, and breastfeedng goals. If I worked short shifts at random times I wouldn't be as worried. But I am away for long stretches of time, often. I can't maintain a supply without frequent pumping.
I stopped around 15 months first two times. At 12 months I started reducing the times I pumped slowly, until just one time an then zero.
I could just nurse them in the weekend without supplementing after that. I work full time, away for about.9 hours a day.
When you stop pumping at a year, does the babe get cows milk (or some other kind of non human milk) or what to drink?
I am away from home 10 hours total in the day. At 8 and a half months now, she still drinks 12 ounces of breastmilk while I am gone. She has no real interest in food, just taking tastes here and there.
I would like to stop pumping at work at one year, or at least cut my two pumps down to one. But what shall she drink? If she can have cows milk, I am fine with that as she does dairy fine and we get very good cows milk.
Usually mothers can stop pumping at around 10 months if they sleep with their baby and their baby nurses at night.
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But I think 12m is reasonable. And don't forget pumping is about 1) feeding your baby while away, 2) maintaining your supply while away, and 3) depends on your supply, pumping schedule, work schedule, and breastfeedng goals. If I worked short shifts at random times I wouldn't be as worried. But I am away for long stretches of time, often. I can't maintain a supply without frequent pumping.
Right, that's the thing. We're all so different! And even baby to baby our bodies can react differently. It really is an adventure.
I sleep with my baby and she nurses about 2 to 4 times in the night. Should I just switch to cows milk for her bottles once I stop pumping?
I stopped at 10 months, DS was eating solids and I was able to come home and nurse at lunch so I was only gone for 4 hours at a time. My supply adjusted quickly. It was such freedom to give up pumping.
I do what works and when it stops working, then I do something else.
I stopped at 13 months and replaced breastmilk with cows milk for daytime. (In theory, but he never really took to it, although he does appear to have reconsidered, almost a year later). 10 months sounds a little early for *replacing* BM with cows milk (I think my pediatrician recommends 1 year, and to supplement with formula earlier than that.)
I'm pumping once a day at 18 months. If I don't I'm sure I'll get mastitis. DS nurses too often when he's with me for me not to pump when I'm at work.
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Aug 7, 2012 at 12:58 pm #1292719
I have been having some really, really fierce leg cramps when I backpack–to the point of having to shoot out of the tent and stand up to get them to subside. I haven't had any issues that I can recall just on day hikes, mostly just when backpacking. Last time, it was on a 7.5 mile hike up to Royal Basin in the Olympics, with 2650' elevation gain–most of it at the end. That one, I had cramps in my calves, my shins, my arches and the tops of my feet–I couldn't get away from it! Finally just got up and walked around, and that took care of it.
Not stretching? Not hydrating enough? Not enough potassium? Other?
I'm going on a 6-night outing in 3 weeks, and I'd really like to get some sleep while I'm out!Aug 7, 2012 at 3:42 pm #1900953
Dean F.BPL Member
@acrosomeLocale: Back in the Front Range
…or any of the above? It could be any of those- clearly you already have some idea of things you can try to void the problem. Especially if you're deconditioned and the only exercise you get is the occasional hike, you might just need to get in better shape. Sure, stretch and take some salty snacks or sports drink with you and see if that helps. (Not just potassium.)Aug 7, 2012 at 4:00 pm #1900966Aug 7, 2012 at 5:50 pm #1901005
Angus A.BPL Member
@mangus7175Locale: http://theshadedtrail.blogspot.com
The above advise is great. I get cramps too when hiking over 10 miles in a day, However, this is because I AM out of shape :)
Anyone know if taking magnesium pills help at all? Anyone take them when hiking?Aug 7, 2012 at 10:05 pm #1901069
Well, definitely my conditioning this year is less than it has been–work has been intense and I'm so exhausted that I don't want to get up early to work out on the treadmill.
I do drink a lot, and I find that when I'm getting fatigued, often eating Gu Chomps really helps. I don't like all the sugar in Gatorade, so I've been carrying Nuun tablets and adding 2 tabs to 20 ounces of water–but looking at the label, they have very poor amounts of potassium!
I like dehydrated bananas, and was wondering if the potassium amounts survive the dehydration process. Also, how much banana do you have to eat to get enough? Any other suggestions for potassium supplement?Aug 8, 2012 at 12:25 am #1901082
David ThomasBPL Member
@davidinkenaiLocale: North Woods. Far North.
Dehydrated bananas have all their original potassium in them. Dehydrated food can lose some volatile chemicals, but not any minerals.
Trader Joe's is a good source of dried bananas with no additives. "Banana chips" in the "health" food section of the supermarket have a lot of oil on them. Usually a bad thing, I suppose it may add desirable calories for a BPer.Aug 8, 2012 at 1:23 am #1901086
Stephen PMember
@spavlockLocale: Mid-Atlantic
I thought they would keep some of their mineral value as well…until I finally bought some and read the label.
TJ Banana chips (all relevant nutritional facts):
Calories: 160
Serving Size: 13 pieces (30g)
Total Fat: 11g (16%)
– Saturated Fat: 10g (48%!!)
Total Carbs: 13g (4%)
– Fiber 1g (4%)
– Sugars 9g
Calcium 8%
Iron 2%
No potassium. Commercially processed banana chips are much different than if you do them at home. These guys are dipped in coconut oil and cane juice.
I wonder if the potassium is retained if you dry them yourself??Aug 8, 2012 at 2:46 am #1901092
James MarcoBPL Member
@jamesdmarcoLocale: Finger Lakes
Hi Diane. You can make drinks over the course of the day with a small, I mean small, amount of lite salt. I would guess about 1/8tsp or about 2 shakes per half liter bottle will be *plenty*. I mix 3:1 (salt:litesalt) or 25% in my regular salt shaker.Aug 8, 2012 at 5:20 am #1901111
Hiking MaltoBPL Member
I make my own electrolyte mix out from 41g of Morton Salt Balance (lite salt) and 108g of Calcium/Magnesium Complex. This makes 100 servings and can be added to any food or drink or put into empty capsules. I used to have major problems with cramping when I laid down for bed. It would start at my feet and work its way up. I only had this happen once or twice on my thru hike and those were on resupply legs when i didn't have any of the electrolyte capsules or my Malto mix with the electrolytes mixed in.Aug 8, 2012 at 6:11 am #1901124
Greg MihalikBPL Member
@greg23Locale: Colorado
I know where to find Mortons Lite at the supermarket, but where do I look for the Calcium/Magnesium Complex Powder?
ThanksAug 8, 2012 at 7:35 am #1901134
I home dry my own bananas–can't stand banana chips, they're nasty. Eating the chunks I dry at home is like eating candy. When I'm getting really tired, though, eating isn't always something I feel like I can do, so I think I need something liquid that isn't too sugary. I have calcium/magnesium capsules at home, and wondered about using them too. Maybe if I combine the Nuun tablets for flavor, and spike it with the lite salt and some calcium/magnesium, that would help.
A friend of ours who is a failed Appalachian Trail hiker said that tonic water would help, because of the quinine. He claimed he got that tip off of Whiteblaze. Any notion whether that works?Aug 8, 2012 at 8:42 am #1901150
Hiking MaltoBPL Member
You can find it at any nutrition store that has a large selection. The powder is a bit harder to find than caplets or pills but it is all over the net. This is the product here. http://www.drugstore.com/now-foods-calcium-and-magnesium-powder/qxp320068
One other note.. The ratios that I used in the recipe above mimick Hammer Endurolytes. If I remember correctly one of my servings is equal to three of their capsules.Aug 8, 2012 at 12:53 pm #1901219Aug 9, 2012 at 1:48 pm #1901452
Jim LMember
A few years ago I cycled the hills around Austin, Texas every Saturday all summer. I suffered ferocious cramping until I started using Nuun tablets (http://www.nuun.com/). No sugar – so no sticky mess. Dissolve very easily in water. They worked extremely well for me.
JimAug 9, 2012 at 4:11 pm #1901498
Joe ClementBPL Member
@skinewmexicoLocale: Southwest
S-Caps are awesome for cramps; you can find them online. But my guess would be, in the situation you describe, that your cramps have nothing to do with hydration or electrolyte levels. You can also get cramps from over-use, which I think is the more common cause. Especially when you go up 2600' in 7 miles. Unless you do that every day.Aug 10, 2012 at 4:44 pm #1901741
Harald HopeMember
@hhopeLocale: East Bay
A relative who is a nurse also reminded me recently that red wine, some types, can cause cramps. Something I confirmed while socially imbibing red wine, just to be polite, after a day or two of that (usually don't drink it, don't like it), woke up with the worst leg cramp of my life, one that made me actually yell in pain, ripped muscles, was sore for days.
But I think OP has the causes pretty much right, not enough water, not enough potassium, and no stretching.
give the above a try.
I'm not sure I'd trust the trader joe's nutrients listing for dried bananas, I'd do my own research into that and see how potassium does under drying. Home dried are probably going to be better, that's usually the case, but that's becuase usually you start with better stuff and dry it better.
no idea of the info quality of the source, but potassium is a mineral I believe, and won't go away if you pull the water out of something by drying, at least it doesn't seem like it would.
So I'd ignore the labels, though buying bulk from health food stores is probably a better idea for pretty much all dried or whole foods.Aug 10, 2012 at 8:59 pm #1901789Aug 10, 2012 at 11:05 pm #1901801
Mary DBPL Member
@hikinggrannyLocale: Gateway to Columbia River Gorge
It isn't just potassium that's needed, but a balanced mixture of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium that is needed. I suggest checking the ingredients of the oral rehydration salts used in medicine and try to find something with the same proportions. However, without some kind of flavoring, just rehydration salts–or a home-made substitute–isn't very appetizing.
A few years ago, I started using a powdered sports drink mix, Vitalyte (formerly known as Gookinaid) and mix it half the recommended strength. I can't stand Gatorade (which contains high fructose corn syrup the last time I looked) and Vitalyte is a lot less sugary. It has a mild citrus flavor which I like (there are other flavorings, too). It not only seems to prevent cramps (although not sore muscles!), but it also makes me feel stronger and better hydrated at the end of the day. Until I started using it, it always seemed that the water I drank just went in one and and out the other and I was still thirsty. Now I feel that my thirst is more satisfied and I don't have to "go" quite as often.
BTW, the symbol for potassium is K. (I looked it up to be sure since it's almost 60 years since my college chemistry class.)Aug 11, 2012 at 2:10 am #1901809
Robert BleanBPL Member
@bleanLocale: San Jose -- too far from Sierras
I recently tabulated the carbs and electrolytes provided by a dozen endurance drink products, including Vitalyte. Both amounts and proportions are all over the map, although each contends it has the "ideal" mixture.
For example, Vitalyte has the least Ca and Mg of any of them — much less than most.I'm not criticizing Vitalyte — just noting that its proportions are quite a bit different than, say, Hammer Endurolytes.
As another example, several of those I checked have chloride included, while the rest do not. Some say chloride is important, others disagree.
If you are trying to do a home made version, how should you decide which brand of endurance drink to copy amounts and proportions from? How exact do you have to be? From what I read the human body is pretty adaptable if you train with what you will use when you are serious about pushing.Aug 11, 2012 at 3:48 am #1901811
James MarcoBPL Member
@jamesdmarcoLocale: Finger Lakes
For leg cramps it all depends on how fast you are loosing electolytes/trace elements.
I don't ever use gatoraid full strength. Two weeks ago, paddling/hiking in 95F heat, I could have used some, though.
Trace elements, zinc, manganese, etc. are just that. Even if you loose half of them they continue to work. Though I suspect they do reduce your performance slightly, I seriously doubt that you will get sick from this loss for a day of sweating. Even two is probably not important. A week, yes, you may notice a little performance drop off. Mostly, these are found in wild water, though. So, just keep drinking water and they will be replaced to sustainable levels. Not all are gotten through water, though. But a single vitamin per day will cover you there. Cramps are usually caused by 1) dehydration 2)overuse of muscles 3) lack of NaCl. These are the big three. Even potasium is down on the list after the top three.
Water: Drink more and more often. Blood is composed of a lot of fluids besides red blood cells. This carries a good proportion of your oxygen. Removing this will decrease oxygen to cells, leading to cramping. Slightly over hydrating will actually allow you to carry more oxygen to the muscles…Drink when climbing or hiking.
Lactic acid, is built up in cells as part of working them. This is caused by working a muscle without enough oxygen and is a way for your body to burn more glucose to make cellular energy without oxygen. Not bad, you body knows how to deal with it, but, runners and other athletes may need to deal with it quicker. This eventually causes cramping. It hangs around in the cell waiting for more oxygen to be burned…recovery mode. Without large amounts of oxygen, it stays in your body to be processed later. It makes you feel tired after 4 hours of running on a trail. Or 1 hour of hiking if you are not in "shape." Muscle aches, cramps are symptoms… overuse, generally. Often stiffness in the morning, or lack of "zip" in the morning is ascociated with this, too. Up to 36 hours in the body.
NaCl (table salt) is perhaps the most important electrolyte by about 20:1. All are important, but salt is necessary for proper nerve function. Sodium is basically the nerve component. This is maintained at specific levels in nerve endings, and if in short supply, can cause misfiring. You get cramps, or, worse. It effects all nerves.
Much of this is simple high school biology from 50 years ago, so, don't pick it apart…I was also told 50% of what I was being taught was wrong. It's just an overview of the top three reasons.
I highly recommend a simple shake of salt into your drink when hiiking. If you are really working hard, maybe…maybe two. It will add water and salts to your systems in 4-5 minutes. Sugar (glucose/dextrose) is needed, soo, some sugar is OK, also. Table sugar is complex polysacharide(sp?), usually sucrose, and takes about 5-15 minutes to break down in your digestive system. Take a 5 minute break, eat a little. The body knows what to do.
I also use Litesalt in about a 25% ratio. Basically, this is because it helps with nerves and circulation a bit. Not much, but it is easy to insure enough. It supplies potasium. Too much and you can get sick. Potasium is highly toxic in large amounts, but it is needed for nerve function.
This is the formula I have used for many years. 3 parts table salt, 1 part lite salt in the salt shaker. 1 dash per 500ml of water. Coupled with a vitamin (with trace minerals) in the morning and this will work to stop most cramping. Not fatigue, but cramping. IFF you are working hard, add two tablespoons of glucose. It helps when your liver cannot produce enough to supply your body. A tablespoon of cider vinegar works, or other acidic stuff (Vitamin C, etc.) All in a 500ml bottle. This is the old farmers drink I got from my grandfather 50 years ago out haying. It works.Aug 12, 2012 at 3:59 am #1901970
Bill SegravesSpectator
My own experience with night cramps in specific muscles on backpacking trips was that it was due to the use of muscles that I hadn't conditioned adequately before the trip. They'd tighten up at night and I'd awake with spasms. Dietary solutions didn't help. Shifting my exercise routines at home to better simulate hiking and doing a little post-hike stretching and massage each day ended the problem.
Good luck!
Bill S.Aug 12, 2012 at 8:00 am #1901990
Mary DBPL Member
@hikinggrannyLocale: Gateway to Columbia River Gorge
I basically picked the Vitalyte because it appears to have less sugars than most and because I tend to bloat on anything with high sodium. It also has a pleasant taste, while I've found several other brands I've tried quite obnoxious. YMMV, of course. Note that I dilute it to half of what is recommended, too. It does work for me, especially in hot weather. One time last summer when I wasn't using it, I was so tired when I got to the car that I didn't think I'd be able to drive home. I mixed up a pint, drank it and within an hour I felt fine.
I certainly don't want to minimize the importance of stretching, and daily exercise, though! If you're going to go for a vigorous hike when out of condition, you're going to be sore! For the last three months I've been doing extensive stretching 3-4 times a day for my plantar fasciitis (which is now a LOT better). I suspect that (because I had a severe case) I'll have to keep doing those stretches for the rest of my life, just as I have to keep doing knee and lower back exercises. However, back in the days of my pregnancies, I'd experience leg cramps the last 2-3 months which the doctor specifically said was due to low calcium. There's both a dietary and exercise component here.
Re the dried banana labels–potassium is not one of the items that the government requires on the label. Just because it isn't listed doesn't mean it isn't there.Aug 12, 2012 at 4:25 pm #1902083
Anthony WestonBPL Member
@anthonywestonLocale: Southern CA
I've always had leg cramps. I have had many nights where I had to throw myself out of the tent into the snow trying to straighten my leg because of the pain.
I tried most everything.
The one thing that did help was product called Sportslegs, you can get it on amazon.com. You take it before you start hiking and it works. It's vitamin D, Calcium and magnesium and lactate. I think taking it before you hike is what does the trick.Aug 12, 2012 at 4:58 pm #1902097
Piper S.BPL Member
@sbhikesLocale: Santa Barbara (Name: Diane)
I've taken Magnesium Citrate capsules, about 400mg total, and that has helped me with leg cramps in my regular, non-backpacking life. It can also help you sleep and keep you regular.Aug 18, 2012 at 1:41 pm #1903774
Matthew mcgurkBPL Member
@phatpackerLocale: Central coast California
Your problems would be solved by prehydrating with gator aide. Using water on the trail and gatoraide with lunch. Make sure to put massive bannana chips in your oatmeal. I have suffered too but mine were hamstrig cramps. It has kept me up all night. I drink emergen-c at times in the morning to bolster and a multivitamin. Salts are important and should be added to the backpackers meal plans. Many of the premade entre's have huge levels of sodium for a reason
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This Saturday, December 21st, is the first day of winter and the longest night of the year. On or around this date each year, the National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day is observed to remember those who have died without homes. Last year, more than 150 communities representing 40 states and the District of Columbia participated in the 23rd Annual National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day through local events and vigils.
I first began working on homeless issues in the late 1980s as a member of the Community for Creative Non-Violence (CCNV), an organization that operates the Federal City Shelter in Washington, DC. One of my regular assignments was to coordinate with the DC Medical Examiner's Office (also known as the morgue) to collect unclaimed bodies of homeless persons. CCNV would receive cremated remains of these individuals, some dying of natural causes, others from violence or hypothermia.
The remains would arrive at CCNV in cardboard boxes from the crematorium, along with a slip of paper identifying the individual. Some would be unknown to us, bearing a form that simply said John Doe or Jane Doe. My job was to assemble a plastic urn, affix a name plate, and transfer the cremated remains from the cardboard box to the urn. Dust would float in the air as I carefully poured the ashes. Afterwards, I'd place the new urn in a wooden cabinet that was already crowded with other cremated remains.
As an organization working to end homelessness, CCNV became the caretaker of those urns. That cabinet served as a reminder of the true consequences of homelessness – it kills people. We should never lose sight of that reality.
This Friday, December 20th, the National Coalition for the Homeless and CCNV will join with other advocates for a funeral service for one of these unknown homeless individuals. The event will serve as the local commemoration of National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. Homeless and formerly homeless individuals will help lead the funeral, which will be held at 12 noon at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in downtown Washington.
Along with remembering the life of John Doe, we will read a roll call of homeless people who have died this year in the nation's capital. The roster includes 24 individuals in 2013.
My experience with those urns at CCNV taught a lesson that I have carried with me in this work: it is not ourselves, but others, who bear the consequences of how effective or ineffective we are as advocates. The National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day is an annual reminder of those consequences.


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Former LSU football player and Sulphur High grad Tahj Jones remains in serious condition after being shot in the abdomen Friday night. (Special to the American Press)
Last Modified: Monday, April 14, 2014 1:28 PM
By Kara Carrier / American Press
Tahj Jones, former LSU football player and Sulphur High graduate, was still listed in serious condition Sunday evening following surgery for a gunshot wound to the abdomen, according to Charla Ducote, Rapides Regional Medical Center spokeswoman.
Jones, 24, was allegedly shot in Sulphur on Friday night by former LSU and NFL player Brandon Winey, 36. Jones was first brought to a local hospital, then transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center. Ducote said Jones was transferred because Rapides Regional is one of only two trauma hospitals in Louisiana.
Ducote said she couldn't release any additional information on Jones' condition at this time.
Winey was arrested without incident. As of Sunday, Winey was still jailed in Sulphur on $1 million bond.


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Jakarta tyre repairmen 'dropping nails'
With more than 70 million motorcycles on Indonesia's roads, mending punctured tyres is big business - especially in the capital, Jakarta.
Police believe some tyre repairmen are paying suspected criminal gangs to throw nails onto the roads in an effort to drum up more business.
Now a community group is trying to make the roads safer by using home-made magnets to clear them of nails and other sharp objects.
Christine Franciska reports.
20 Mar
- From the section Asia


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- Deep Springs College ( Deep Springs, CA)
- Swarthmore College ( Swarthmore, PA)
- Curtis Institute of Music ( Philadelphia, PA)
- Harvey Mudd College ( Claremont, CA)
- Williams College ( Williamstown, MA)
CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TheBestSchools.org ( http://www.thebestschools.org), a leading website on higher education, announces its publication of The 50 Best Colleges in the United States. This carefully researched ranking focuses on undergraduate education and showcases exceptional schools not found in many popular rankings. According to Brian Jenkins, senior editor at TheBestSchools.org, "Students interested in a significant return on investment, opportunities for intellectual and personal growth, professors dedicated to teaching undergraduate students, and an intimate school environment with research opportunities, will find a wealth of exceptional schools in our ranking." James Barham, lead editor at TheBestSchools.org, adds, "In compiling the 50 best colleges list, we kept asking ourselves, What schools provide undergraduates with the best springboard to a full, rich life upon graduation? We didn't think the major research universities fit that bill." The ranking focuses on schools whose main degree is a bachelor's degree and, in the case of the #1 ranked Deep Springs College, an associate's degree. The top 5 colleges listed are:


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TelePacific Communications on Tuesday named its top channel partners of 2011.
In order of revenue contribution, the top 10 agencies are:
- Sandler Partners
- PSI Network Inc.
- Intelisys Communications
- Bridgepointe Technologies
- Datatel Solutions Inc.
- Telesonic Voice and Data Solutions
- Telcombrokers
- Top Speed Data Communications
- Network Consulting Group
The top six partners qualified as President's Club winners and have earned an all-expenses paid trip to Banff, Alberta, Canada.
"Our entire community of loyal, top-selling agencies have consistently accounted for approximately 40 percent of TelePacific's overall annual revenue," said Ken Bisnoff, senior vice president of strategic opportunities at TelePacific. "The tens of hundreds of dedicated master and subagents selling products and services on our behalf are all doing a terrific job."
TelePacific honored its top partners during a recent agent-appreciation event.


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SoBe Wine & Food Fest: the alternatives
Even if you're not headed to the Wine & Food Festival, you can feel part of the Epicurean extravaganza. Alternatives to the official event include wine tastings and chef speakers appearances — many of them free.
Just a few blocks from the festival, get samples of Saaga vodka from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Portofino Wine Bank, 500 South Pointe Dr.; 305-532-1988. Try Roberto Cavalli vodka and Frida Kahlo tequila from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Both tastings are free.
Take a Spanish wine tour with wine educator Barry Alberts from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Christabelle's Quarter, 3157 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove; $15; 786-517-5299 or 305-793-3120.
Padma Lakshmi, host of Bravo's Top Chef, will discuss her book, Tangy Tart Hot & Sweet, and sign copies at 1 p.m. Friday at Books & Books Bal Harbour, 9700 Collins Ave. Free; 305-864-4241.
Food Network chef Cat Cora signs copies of Great Gatherings, a compilation of recipes from Macy's Culinary Council members, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Macy's South Beach, 1675 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach. Free; 305-674-6300.
Chef Nick Biscoito of We're Having a Party catering will prepare grilled tuna with basil pesto, spicy grilled salmon with mango, swordfish with citrus pesto and a turkey avocado wrap at 1 p.m. Saturday at Macy's Aventura, 19501 Biscayne Blvd. Free; 305-662-3350.
Chef Angel Castro of Village Chalet will make grilled calamari at 1 p.m. Saturday at Macy's Dadeland Home Store, 7675 North Kendall Dr., Kendall. Free; 305-662-3350.


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If your next year or more is pretty flexible, you might want to consider a job overseas. Finding an obtaining a job abroad will take some extra work, but teaching English in another country is one way to do it; you also might be able to find a job abroad just by doing research, or by searching for openings within your company. Many people are unable to work overseas because they have family obligations or other things that tie them to the United States, so although finding a job abroad can be difficult, being flexible and considering a job overseas might actually benefit your career. There are many benefits to working overseas, including the opportunity to advance quicker in your career, to experience a different culture, and even learn a new language. Here are five reasons to consider a job overseas.
1. It might help your career
While the idea of working abroad is exciting for many people, most of us just can't move across the world to work in a different country. This means that if your company needs someone to go work in a different country, they may have limited options. If you are willing to move, especially if you can do it quickly, your career might benefit. Being flexible is always a positive in the eyes of management, and being willing to work at an office in a completely different country, where you will probably know no one, shows you are dedicated to the company.
Even if you take a job abroad right out of college, completely separate from a specific employer's request, it might help you get a job when you return. Working abroad shows that you are adventurous and willing to try new things.


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Chumash Casino Yanks Sponsorship of LA Clippers
SANTA YNEZ, Calif. - The tribal-owned Chumash Casino announced Monday it was ending sponsorship of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team in the wake of racist comments attributed to team owner Donald Sterling.
Sterling is alleged to have made the comments in a recorded conversation with a woman. Portions of that conversation were released over the weekend by TMZ and Deadspin, leading to a national outcry.
Chumash Tribal Chairman Vincent Armenta released the following statement:
"We've always been proud supporters of the Los Angeles Clippers, however, the recent statements attributed to the Clippers' owner have forced us to reconsider our relationship. We remain supportive of the members of the team and we wish them the very best going forward. As a group that has long been marginalized itself, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians and the Chumash Casino Resort are especially sensitive to maintaining the dignity of all people. We cannot ignore any statement that causes harm or hurts any group. As a result, we're withdrawing our sponsorship of the Clippers organization."
Other businesses are also ending sponsorships with the Clippers including used car dealership chain CarMax.
"CarMax finds the statements attributed to the Clippers' owner completely unacceptable," CarMax Inc. said Monday in an emailed statement. "While we have been a proud Clippers sponsor for 9 years and support the team, fans and community, these statements necessitate that CarMax end its sponsorship."
Meanwhile, the NBA has called a news conference for Tuesday about its investigation into the matter.
The players' union has asked Commissioner Adam Silver to rule quickly, preferably before the Clippers play host to Golden State in a critical Game 5 of their knotted-up Western Conference first-round series on Tuesday night. Silver has said the league would move quickly on the matter.
LA Clippers coach Doc Rivers says he declined a chance to speak with owner Donald Sterling.
"I don't think right now is the time or the place, for me, at least. I just took a pass," Rivers said.
In a conference call Monday, the coach said he believed that Sterling made the comments.
Rivers canceled practice Monday, a day after a 118-97 loss to the Golden State Warriors that evened their playoff series at 2-2.
He called it a "non-basketball decision" that would allow his players to catch their breath.
Still, he says most of the players were at the team facility and he planned to talk to them to "make sure they were in the right place."


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Central Catholic player Derich Weiland, 24, tries to get past Aurora High School player Zach Smierciak, 14.
The Blade/Andy Morrison
HURON --- Toledo Central Catholic is heading to the Division II state championship game after knocking off Aurora, 20-13, Friday in a semifinal game.
The Irish, who scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns, will face defending state champion Trotwood-Madison at 7 p.m. next Friday at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon.
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DJ Shadow
Boasting one of the most extensive vinyl record collections ever—at a whopping 60,000 LPs—DJ Shadow's range is overwhelmingly impressive and his influence well-known. The Davis, California native rose to the ranks of DJ notoriety with London-based record label Mo' Wax by experimenting with mixing classic funk, rock, '60s garage, ambient, and hip-hop together, creating one of the earliest forms of instrumental hip-hop. Beyond that, his collaborations with Little Dragon, Thom Yorke and Cut Chemist have further solidified his reputation as a master remixer and music producer (highly recommended: DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist's Product Placement album—which features hundreds of retro radio commercials and television spots embedded into obscure funk, hip-hop and jazz singles—will have you throwing on an impromptu dance party before you can say "Side B"). DJ Shadow comes to Orange County tonight pulling multiple music styles out his sleeve (or record sleeves) at the Observatory.
Fri., April 26, 8 p.m., 2013
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