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Can Elmo and the Gang Make a Dent in Childhood Hunger?
While lawmakers continue to stall on the 2012 Farm Bill, and wrangle over just how much money to slash from the SNAP program (also known as food stamps), the harsh American reality is that one in seven of us rely on SNAP benefits. Even worse, studies have shown that nearly 49 percent of all SNAP participants are children.
However you feel about the Senate's proposed $4.5 billion cuts to the program, or the House's version to cut a whopping $16.5 billion from SNAP, the stats are sobering.
Which is why a recent New York Times story, "Food Stamps in Elmo's World," grabbed our attention. Or, you know, maybe it was the Muppets.
The questions were heart-wrenching.
MORE: Gleaning—The Answer to Our Hunger Crises?
"How would you explain to Big Bird what a food pantry is? How might one Muppet explain to another why a family can afford food for only the first 25 days of a 30-day month? How does a parent talk to a child who is taking smaller servings to make sure that a younger sibling has enough?" writes KJ Dell'Antonia.
"Those are all the questions that the people behind 'Sesame Street' have considered, and there's something about that, more than all the statistics, more than anything else, that brings home the fact that there are children in the country who go to bed hungry. Those children are real, and there are enough of them, and enough parents struggling to feed them, that the 'Sesame Street' creators offer not only a special on the topic, but pamphlets and materials to help…" she writes.
That's right, last fall the makers of Sesame Street introduced seven-year old Lily to America's children in a primetime special called "Growing Hope Against Hunger." It stemmed from the Healthy Habits for Life campaign that was started nine years ago to help at-risk communities. So far, Sesame Street has distributed over a million outreach kits, which include a DVD, a parent/caregiver guide, a children's storybook, and recipe cards. (If you missed Lily's debut, or would like access to the information contained in the kit, it's available here.)
Cynthia Barron, senior project director at the Sesame Workshop, tells TakePart that when the program started, it was focused on better nutrition and things like fresh fruits and vegetables. "But how do you make those choices when you're in a food desert?" she says.
"Here we talk about things like how you can make canned fruit healthier by rinsing it. Or how to take a chicken and stretch it into four meals. How to plan and freeze leftovers, like making a large pot of chili, and freezing half of it so when you come to the end of the month, there's something available to eat," says Barron.
Those are strong tips that many food insecure families can embrace. But it's how to have the heart-to-heart conversations between parent and child that we think is especially noteworthy here. Hard lessons that maybe only a gentle Muppet can soften.
(Also of note on this topic, Food and Environmental Reporting Network's latest slideshow shares the faces and stories of several surprising Americans who are grappling with hunger today.)
Kids are going hungry in our own country. Can we do more to help them?


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Original post made by Another Gatetree Resident, Pleasanton Valley, on Apr 3, 2009
Newspaper - Conflict of Interest?
Schools & Kids, posted by Mike, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, 15 hours ago
I know why Jeb is censoring items against the parcel tax and why he is in support of the tax. Jeb's wife works in the office at Foothill High School and she received one of the pink slips. Her job could be saved with a parcel tax. Talk abuot a conflict of interest!
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 3, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Goodness Jeb Bing must be glued to his computer frantically locking down all posts! Wouldn't it be a more effective use of your time Mr. Bing to allow the open and free discussion the Pleasanton Weekly president recommends?
You're really beginning to not only look as if you're very biased in your "editing," but your actions are making you appear ridiculous.
Let the people speak!
a resident of Golden Eagle
on Apr 3, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Optimistic is a registered user.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Apr 3, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Stacey is a registered user.
If you don't want to read it, stop visiting this website.
a resident of Golden Eagle
on Apr 3, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Optimistic is a registered user.
While I appreciate some of the comments that you have made regarding the parcel tax, I have found that you completely have lost credibility with me as well as many people that also visit the site from time to time because this is apparently all that you do with your life. You are on these blogs all the time, commenting on every thread out there, responding to every single post. Please, give us all a break and find something more productive to do with your life. Funny how you are ready at the drop of a hat to call everyone single person out that you don't agree with, yet you hide behind just your first name and won't reveal who you are.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Apr 3, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Stacey is a registered user.
Aw, your words brought tears to my eyes...
Thanks for the laugh.
a resident of Amador Valley High School
on Apr 4, 2009 at 6:45 am
Sensibly Save Our Schools is a registered user.
Does anyone else see the irony in Optimistic complaining about Stacey posting with her first name only when Optimistic has chosen to remain anonymous?
Well, I suppose there's a small chance that Optimistic is the poster's first name, but if it is, it certainly explains the angry shouting. I'd be angry too if my parents saddled me Optimistic for a first name!
Thanks for the laugh Optimistic!
a resident of Golden Eagle
on Apr 4, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Optimistic is a registered user.
I don't post on every single blog out there like Stacey does and and make sarcastic and comments to every single person out there that is against the parcel tax. Glad I made you laugh. If only you knew how many people laugh at you and your repetitive posts on a daily basis. Find something better to do with your time.
a resident of Golden Eagle
on Apr 4, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Optimistic is a registered user.
Correction: that is FOR the parcel tax.
a resident of Amador Valley High School
on Apr 4, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Sensibly Save Our Schools is a registered user.
Goodness Optimistic, you are one angry person!
But to respond to your comment (and you call Stacey sarcastic?) one of the things I do with my time is volunteer at and for the schools - minimally 20 hours a week, but often much more and there have been many years when volunteering for the schools has been a full time job.
I think it's a shame that all your posts are angry tirades against fellow bloggers. It's also a shame that you've taken a position without doing any real research or even being willing to check into the research that others have already done and which is verifiable.
Might I suggest that a little research would be a good use of your time?
But if you prefer to continue posts in the same vein as those you've already posted, so be it. That is your right and as the saying goes, I might not like what you have to say, but I'll defend your right to say it.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Apr 4, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Stacey is a registered user.
Is that supposed to make me upset? You've got a long way to go still.
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Home › Forums › Campfire › Editor's Roundtable › Notes from the Field: The Wintry Fringe Season in the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness
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Maia JordanBPL Member
@maiaLocale: Rocky Mountains
Companion forum thread to:
Notes from the Field: The Wintry Fringe Season in the Anaconda-Pintler WildernessFeb 13, 2013 at 4:52 am #1953843
Luke SchmidtSpectator
@cameronLocale: Idaho Falls
I liked it, more "Notes from the Field" would be cool in the futre.
I'd been thinking about doubling my down quilt and synthic quilt and wondering how it would work. Glad to hear you like it. For comparison what insulation did you us in the synthetic quilt? Or to put it another way, how would you compare it to the old Backpackinglight.com UL60 quilt (the 11 oz model).Feb 13, 2013 at 5:33 am #1953850
Brad RogersBPL Member
@mocs123Locale: Southeast Tennessee
Really liked the debrief. It was simple but elegent and informitve. I would love to see more of these as well. One thing I always like to read on the forum is a post trip gear critique. I don't often do this for shorter trips (I should) but on longer trips out west I always add post trip notes to my gear list for that trip.Feb 13, 2013 at 8:31 am #1953904
Tjaard BreeuwerBPL Member
@tjaardLocale: Minnesota, USA
–No (breathable)bivy bivy sack?
You have used one in the past,and it would seem that using a quilt, under a tarp, in cold, wet and windy weather would be the perfect conditions for one. Why not? (I'm sure you thought about it!)
–There is ".. a waterproof layer that is breathable enough to be a wind shirt in cold conditions", it's called PARAMO!
And not just for the jacket, it might work even better for pants or gaiters.
–No shell gloves/mittens?
–No sleep socks/down socks etc? I would expect pretty damp socks by evening, hiking in those conditions.Feb 13, 2013 at 8:37 am #1953906
Duane HallBPL Member
@pkhLocale: Nova Scotia
Could you provide further comment on these custom knickers? I find 3/4 length pants very useful in the shoulder seasons and until I read this article I hadn't considered this material/fabric.Feb 13, 2013 at 8:50 am #1953913
Andrew FMember
@andrew-fLocale: San Francisco Bay Area
I really enjoyed this, especially the photos and the commentary on going light in the winter. This is the kind of thing that keeps me coming back to BPL. Trip reports of UL techniques in challenging conditions have more value for me than a review of the latest piece of gear.Feb 13, 2013 at 9:58 am #1953937
Steven McAllisterBPL Member
@brooklynkayakLocale: South West US
I have done a bit if early and late winter trips in a 9×9 square tarp and like in this expriment, I usually flew the flying diamond.
I also switched from time to time with the GG SPinnshleter and recently the MLD Patrol.
On average I found the square tarp colder at night, especially on the face.
The more enclosed shelters seemed to reduce convection cooling campared to the open tarp.
So my theory is that athough a square tarp has the fexibilty and the nice bedroom view, it actually made me want to carry more clothing and/or bedding and so my gear actually weighed more with the square tarp.
Of course, a square tarp pitched with a modified a-frame would be warmer especially if the open end was pitched with the front partially blocked by some kind of windbreak, bush, rock, …Feb 13, 2013 at 10:17 am #1953945
Thomas RaylBPL Member
@traylLocale: SE Tx
Do I read this right? You wrote this at 1:am? Wow!, Such dedication! You/ve probably covered this elsewhere, but if you're using an open shelter (tarp), what do you do for bug protection when the "biters" are about? ThxFeb 13, 2013 at 11:02 am #1953959
Light SocalBPL Member
Great trip report Ryan! I like how you are sourcing many items "off the shelf". Being creative and finding inexpensive solutions is a fun part of the choosing a gear list.
BPL member Nick Bobroff and I have completed two similar trips, one in Jan and one last weekend using a very similar ethos (ultralight summer kit, extended into "wintry" conditions).
Our most recent two trips have been 2-3 dayers with nighttime lows around 18* and snowfall of 3-5 inches during the trip on top of existing snow. Some of our findings:
Down booties are a perfect addition to a 20-30* quilt for mid-teens with wind and snow. Nick had the outers as well and allowed him more comfort around camp. Gotta get me some! My tyvek outers were a fail.
In addition to it's use as a balaclava, the inexpensive military coolmax Buffs are great to use over your nose and mouth when sleeping. It also keeps breath moisture off of your quilt collar.
1/4" CCF under a UL Synmat or XTherm is just right for keeping the ground cold at bay. I score my CCF accordion style every 11" so that it folds up nice in my pack.
Nick found that wet snow, ice and mud don't stick to the Adventure Medical Kits groundsheet like it does to a Polycryo, so it's easier to pack up. Plus it works as a signaling device.
A silnylon rain jacket at 4oz worn from the front and tucked around back, works fine will hiking (even uphill). Never even brought out the windshirt. So this is not a bad option that allows you to leave the windshirt behind – if the temps are cold enough.
The non-waterproof trail runner with goretex socks (thanks Will Rietveld) inside has proven itself time and time again as a reliable light solution. You can also use the goretex socks as semi-vapor barrier liners when sleeping to keep foot perspiration out of your down. (If you allow them to dry out a bit after hiking that is).
Bring an Hefty Jumbo 2.5 gal ziplock bag to put your shoes in so that you can put them under your legs when sleeping, that way when you awake your shoes won't be frozen solid.
I really liked this article and look forward to more like it. Had a very welcoming tone.
~J.Feb 13, 2013 at 11:43 am #1953979
Randy CainBPL Member
@bagboyLocale: Palmdale, CA
I find this type of write-up REALLY valuable! More! More! :)Feb 13, 2013 at 12:41 pm #1954004
Stephen MBPL Member
@stephen-mLocale: Way up North
Great article Ryan,
I have been using Paramo since christmas and love it.Feb 13, 2013 at 12:50 pm #1954012
Kathleen BMember
@rosierabbitLocale: Pacific Northwest
Stephen – where do you get it?Feb 13, 2013 at 12:54 pm #1954016
Stephen MBPL Member
@stephen-mLocale: Way up North
Hi Kathleen,
I bought it in the Uk when I was back on Christmas leave.Feb 13, 2013 at 12:58 pm #1954020
Eric BlumensaadtBPL Member
@danepackerLocale: Mojave Desert
Very interesting article. The true "Fringe" element here, IMO, is being on the fringe of adequate shelter should a bad snowstorm have developed.
> Personally I'd have wanted a TT Notch with the "solid" ripstop interior as my shelter. That would be both a safety and luxury item for me. And it's farily aerodynamic so it can handle wind load as well as snow load, properly guyed out.
> I'd have added light WPB mittens and, as mentioned by Tjaard, thick "sleep socks" (can be used as mittens or spare socks in emergency)
>> BUT, the main thing I'd add would be thin, seam sealed diver's socks as my footwear VBL. These socks provide 1.) a great VBL to keep WPB footwear dry inside,
and 2.) excellent insulation, far beyond what their thin appearance would seem to offer.
P.S. Truly, I feel seam sealed neoprene diver's socks (worn with polypro liner sox) are such a great item that they warrant a "VBL Foorwear Gear Comparison" article. I'm obviously too biased to write it but Will Reitveld or Roger Caffin or Ryan "hisself" could do it – or maybe all three.Feb 13, 2013 at 1:54 pm #1954052
Monty MontanaBPL Member
@tarasbulbaLocale: Rocky Mountains
Thanks for a terrific article on my old stomping grounds! This past summer I was at the lake you mentioned as "one of the Anaconda – Pintlar's jewels". I sat on that very log pictured in the foreground…thanks for not mentioning the name. The Anacondas remain one of America's undiscovered wilderness areas, and the crowd that does go there make it only as far as Johnson Lake, so I don't hike into that area.
For the past few years I've been doing considerable winter camping using an extended ultralight kit. My shelter remains the same regardless of the season: a Gatewood cape. And I do similarly as you did for the sleep system by adding a Mont-bell thermal sheet and BPL insulated 60 pants to my summer bag. I also am an adherent to using a NeoAir, but add a thin CCF as someone has already mentioned. Add a MB ultralight vest to the MB UL down inner jacket, a Smartwool hoody and a few other bits and I'm good to go for just a few more pounds, around 20lbs as I recall! Hoping to get out to the Bob in the next week or two.
Happy Trails!Feb 13, 2013 at 4:43 pm #1954112
Tjaard BreeuwerBPL Member
@tjaardLocale: Minnesota, USA
I have ordered from Cioch Direct several times now,and it went very well. The last time they also made sure not to charge the VAT included in the listed price.
Cioch makes stock and custom sized garments with the Nikwax Analogy fabric (from Paramo).
The new womens jackets from Paramo themselves also seem very nice, including a more active fit(check out the video on the site).
https://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/paramo_vista_rain_jacket_review.html#.URw0AGf09OwFeb 13, 2013 at 5:01 pm #1954120
todd harperBPL Member
@funnymoLocale: Sunshine State
Thank you Ryan!
Very well-written and enjoyable. I really enjoyed this.
ToddFeb 13, 2013 at 5:38 pm #1954134
what is the Patagonia R0.5 Hoody? I know of only the R1 hoody as their lightest.
ThanksFeb 13, 2013 at 5:54 pm #1954139
Light SocalBPL Member
He's probably referring to the new Cap4 Exp Wgt Hoody as R0.5.Feb 13, 2013 at 5:57 pm #1954142
Thanks- I have been emailing Patagonia for years to make just such a product, but I don't see it listed on their websiteFeb 13, 2013 at 6:32 pm #1954149
Kathleen BMember
@rosierabbitLocale: Pacific Northwest
Tjaard, thank you very much for that info!Feb 13, 2013 at 6:44 pm #1954156
Tom KirchnerBPL Member
@ouzelLocale: Pacific Northwest/Sierra
"I have been emailing Patagonia for years to make just such a product, but I don't see it listed on their website"
I suspect they're in the process of transitioning to a new model year. The Cap 4 Hoody is one of the best pieces ever to come out of Patagonia, my personal all time favorite, and I'm betting it'll be back by popular demand. It's everything you probably had in mind and possibly more.Feb 14, 2013 at 6:45 am #1954285
I found one online still and ordered it to try- ThanksFeb 14, 2013 at 7:47 am #1954295
Ron BishopBPL Member
@compassLocale: Ontario
I always enjoy information on gear selection, but especially so when it pertains to the challenging fringe season(s). Great article & photos, Ryan.Feb 14, 2013 at 12:32 pm #1954412
Tom ClarkBPL Member
@tomclarkLocale: East Coast
Nice article. These conditions sound like typical winter in my area (PA/NJ/NY). I agree that tarp camping is easily done in those conditions, but sometimes wish I had walls when the site doesn't easily allow a pitch to block the wind.
A few questions/comments…
– I thought eVent was the miracle, waterproof/breathable material for jackets. Sounds like you have the inside track on something new this year, but what happened with eVent?
– I would be curious to hear (i.e., photos) more about your two-quilt system. You must have a nice set of attachments because it seems like it would just be a huge hassle wrestling with two puffy, slippery quilts in the middle of the night. I would have thought that the extra outer material of the second quilt, the weight might have beeen better spent with a single over-stuffed quilt.
– With the potential for slushy conditrions during the day, I agree with an earlier poster that down booties are much appreciated as things start to freeze up at night, and when emerging from the shelter in the morning.
– Any comments about how you handled the LNT aspect of the large fire?
– No hiking poles? Sounds like the old back is doing better. :)
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CHICAGO Ken Griffey Jr. thought it was just a matter of time. His first home run with the Chicago White Sox was still a pretty sweet sight for manager Ozzie Guillen.
GAME REPORT:White Sox 15, Mariners 3
Griffey hit one of Chicago's four homers to move into a tie with Sammy Sosa for fifth on the career list and the surging White Sox routed the Seattle Mariners 15-3 on Wednesday.
"It's weird," Griffey said. "I've watched Sammy throughout the years. Tying him, it's OK, I guess."
Griffey's two-run drive in the second inning was his first since Chicago acquired him from Cincinnati on July 31, and No. 609 for his career. The 13-time All-Star was just 9-for-43 with four RBIs and no extra-base hits for the White Sox entering the game.
"It's about time," Guillen said.
Alexei Ramirez and A.J. Pierzynski each hit a three-run homer for Chicago, which has won eight of nine and maintained a one-game lead over Minnesota in the AL Central. Nick Swisher homered for the third straight game and Griffey scored three times.
Griffey hit an RBI single and Ramirez connected for his 14th homer in Chicago's six-run first against knuckleballer R.A. Dickey (3-8), who lasted just two innings. Griffey made it 8-0 with a drive to right after going 46 at-bats without a homer.
"I don't really worry about that," he said. "Everybody else does. I'm more concerned about getting hits and getting on base. You get hits and home runs happen. But it is good to get the first one at home."
The White Sox have scored 13 or more runs in three of their last four games and the 15 runs were one short of their season high. It was an impressive showing playing without Jim Thome, who was scratched with what he called a "little bit of a lower abdominal thing." The slugger expects to be ready for the next game on Friday.
The 15 runs also were the most allowed by the lowly Mariners since Kansas City scored 17 on July 3, 2007. Seattle has lost six straight and 11 of 13 overall.
Pierzynski, who finished with three hits for the second straight game, went deep against Jake Woods in the fifth and Swisher hit a solo homer off Roy Corcoran in the sixth.
"It seemed like no matter what we threw up there they were covering it with their barrels somehow," said Dickey, who tied a major league record with four wild pitches in an inning Sunday against Minnesota. "It's a tough stretch for me personally. The last two weeks I've been kind of out of rhythm."
The White Sox have hit four or more homers in six games this month and 10 times this season. They have 14 in their last four games and lead the majors with 188.
"It feels like a dream right now," said Ramirez, who has homered in three of four games and is a leading candidate for AL Rookie of the Year. "I don't want to wake up from it."
Gavin Floyd (13-6) was the beneficiary of all that run support. The right-hander allowed three runs and six hits in six innings.
Raul Ibanez hit his 20th homer and drove in three runs for Seattle. Ichiro Suzuki had three hits.
"They've got a good ballclub, they're really rolling and I wish we could have given them some better competition this week," Mariners manager Jim Riggleman said.
Notes: Thome was available to pinch hit. With Thome out, Griffey moved from right field to designated hitter. Swisher went from center to right, and DeWayne Wise started in center. ... Wise was replaced by Brian Anderson in the top of the fifth after straining a muscle near his groin. ... Mariners RHP Carlos Silva (right elbow tendinitis) is feeling better and could start on Aug. 31, Riggleman said. ... Seattle RHP Brandon Morrow, who is being converted to a starter, is scheduled to throw about 70 pitches for Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday. Riggleman said Morrow likely will make one or two more starts and be called up when rosters expand on September 1. ... LHP Erik Bedard's most recent bullpen session didn't go as well as hoped and his next throwing session, scheduled for Saturday, likely will be pushed back. Riggleman hopes to have Bedard back before the end of the season but called a potential return "gravy if he does." ... Riggleman said RHP Felix Hernandez, whose previously injured left ankle was hit by a hard groundball on Tuesday, was fine.
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The thing about relationships is that it's all about timing; when to have that first kiss, say I love you, and meet the other person's family. An indicator that the relationship is headed in the right direction is meet the other person's family and friends. It proves that things are serious, but what if that hasn't happened yet? At what point should we start worrying if we haven't been introduced to the people in his world?
At work one of my coworkers has been telling me about this guy that she's been dating for almost a year. She really likes him and talks about how she thinks that their relationship could become something long-term. She has introduced him to her family and friends and even everyone at work. However, she hasn't met any of his friends and family. So now she's wondering why he hasn't and if he feels for her the same way she feels about him.
Meeting the people who are close to a guy is a big step because it's his way of bringing his girlfriend into the circle. Not only does it show that he cares about the woman, but also about the relationship and the direction that it's headed. While there isn't an exact time that this should happen, it does provide insight on who the other person feels about things based on if you've met the people close to him.
The only advice I could give my coworker is to talk to her boyfriend and tell him her concerns and feelings. If she doesn't feel as though she's being integrated into his world then she has to tell him, because both people have to do that for it to grow. Otherwise, they will always be on the outside looking in.


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S. 2750, The Abandoned Mine Reclamation Act of 2008
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GusMay 13, 2008, 7:28pm (report abuse)
The requirements in this bill will financially break most small to medium size domestic mining companies operating on federal lands. Mom and Pop operations will all close due to the tremendous costs proposed. Minorities in small western towns will be devastated. This act will leave only the largest international mining corporations able to mine on federal lands in the U.S. They will then control the markets much as the oil corporations and cartels do on oil products.
The U.S. economy will be harmed by this bill and the american public will lose their minerals to global cartels that will get the best prices from China,Indonesia, India and other overseas buyers.
This act if passed will destroy Americas last heavy industry.
russauMay 14, 2008, 7:07am (report abuse)
SB2262 was already dumped and now you change the name around and its still a pigs ear!all your going todo is completly ruin whts left of the American ecconomy!
mama_blueMay 14, 2008, 9:58am (report abuse)
There is so little left of our individual rights in this country, and now the powers that be are working to remove one more. Those of us who are mining on a very small acale will be shut completely down by this bill if it passes. We're the 'baby' that will be thrown out with the bath water. If smaller companies are put out of business due to financial constraits imposed upon them, the openings will be there for larger, foreign countries to step right in,gaining another foothold on our economy, and soon this will no longer be 'OUR' country. If congress woild just focus on strengthening the existing laws in place at this time, with regard to huge mining companies which are not paying their fair share in taxes and use fees, there would be no need to reform or replace the 1872 Mining Laws. We have everything to lose if we do nothing.
DonMay 14, 2008, 2:40pm (report abuse)
This is a "wrong headed" anti-mining bill taking away from the American citizen. It is already hard enough for us to make a living in this country. Please vote against it.
glidermanMay 14, 2008, 8:44pm (report abuse)
This is uneeded legislation. There are already sufficient laws on the books to address all these issues of reclamation. This bill is nothing more than dipping into the pockets of an already stuggling industry. The profit margins for small operators, especially, are too slim to survive such a draconian measure. After all, most of the "royalties" will be consumed by the beaurecratic empire that will have to be created to administer it. Our government is already too large, we don't need more governance...we need less!!! No changes to the mining laws are needed. Please vote against this bill.
Anthony MassimillaMay 15, 2008, 11:49am (report abuse)
They preach that land is sold for $5.00 a acre a mere steal.Although there is a moratorium on land patents and it takes $100,000 legal cost and 50% of funds generated from Gold are spent in the local economy extracting the Ore.
The 1872 mining law is the essence of the American spirit and Dream! One of the threads that drove pioneers West and placed Mans foot print upon the Moon and settled the Greatest nation in the History of Man! To nullify this law or its counterparts would be to extinguish this flame. We would then fall into the ash pile of history and be as common as Bangladesh.
The left are Wrong! Amerika rest in pi-ea-ce,s!
Please preserve the 1872 law in its total and vote unfavorable on this senate bill 2750.
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Bishop Kearney Captures 100th Straight Win
With a well-placed spike, junior Caitlyn Nies sent the ball over the net, clinching Bishop Kearney High School varsity volleyball team's 100th consecutive win in regular season play, under the direction of coach Theresa Gannon. The winning streak started in 1996, when the now assistant coach, Kristin Wulff, was a junior at Kearney.
In a fast moving 3 out of 5 game against Stella Maris, the score was 25-11, 25-6 and 25-7. The seniors played a big part in the afternoon's success. Annie Hughes had 15 assists,, 12 serves and 4 aces and Ashley Savage had 3 kills. Juniors Krista Durney and Caitlyn Nies also added to the win. Krista had 6 serves and 2 aces, while Caitlyn had 7 serves, 5 kills and 6 aces.
"This was an exciting moment for the team", said coach Gannon, "and I was able to play every member of the team. Now, we have to concentrate on continuing our winning season.


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Daughter of journalist in 'lingering shadow'
For Dai Weiwei, the taste of being a child of an 'anti-party and anti-revolutionary rightist' came before she was even born.
While pregnant with her in 1963, her mother, a cashier at a paint factory, was sent to toil in the workshop where toxic chemicals were used as a punishment for being the wife of Dai Huang, a Xinhua journalist branded a 'rightist' for doubting the supreme leadership of Mao Zedong .
Five days before she was born, her father was sent to do forced labour in the countryside. She was able to see her father only once every few months. He was not released until she was 14.
Even when she was as young as three, she already sensed that her kindergarten teachers were particularly cool to her because her father had been branded as a 'rightist' - a blanket term for intellectuals who were critical of the Communist Party's far left policies and ideology of the time.
'I was one of those cursed 'offspring of rightist dogs'. When there were arguments between playmates, people would insult you with those terms,' said the younger Dai, now 47.
She was ostracised at school: she was not allowed to join her classmates in performances, was forbidden to become a junior red guard and was not allowed to be a class captain. When she was older, teachers only grudgingly agreed to let her join the party's Young Pioneers group, after saying she didn't really qualify because of her family background.
'When the children in my class went on stage, I wasn't allowed to join them. There were rows of empty chairs, and just me sitting there,' she said.
And no matter how hard she worked at school, she never got any words of praise from her teachers.
'I gave up trying eventually, because I knew that no matter how well I did, it would do me no good,' she said.
The trauma of long-term social exclusion and isolation has had a lasting effect on Dai. The sense of injustice, humiliation and loneliness from years of being ostracised as a social outcast still haunted her to this day, she said.
'Because of our background, I am not very keen on socialising because I tend not to trust people,' she said. 'We're always on the margins of society, observing it from a distance.
'The lingering shadow is something you can never get rid of.'
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A glamorous army dentist has swapped her drill for a microphone in a bid for pop stardom.
Major Lisa Caulton spends most days tending the teeth of colleagues at the Waiouru Military Camp in the central North Island.
However, she won a raft of medals for her pop and country music performances at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles last year and now she's hooked up with American record producer Shele Sondheim in an attempt to land a recording contract.
She even rubbed shoulders with Kiwi music legend Neil Finn while recording three tracks at his Roundhouse Studio in Auckland recently.
"I used my annual leave to record the songs and they will be mixed in LA and London before being played to record company talent scouts," Caulton said.
Caulton, 45, joined the forces five years ago after working as a dentist on civvie street. Her vocal talents sprang to the fore when she triumphed at the world championships, where she also won prizes for modelling last July.
"I didn't have the best of preparations as beforehand I spent a lot of time in Christchurch identifying victims of the big earthquake from dental records, which wasn't pleasant," Caulton said.
Caulton, who is single, cites veterans like Bette Midler and Barbra Streisand as influences. But it is chart-topper Beyonce who is her No 1 singer.
"I love Beyonce's voice and also the way she performs, but I'm not so good at doing her famous booty-shaking dance."
Next up, Caulton is recording a video in California.
"I hope to soon have commercially available songs that can be downloaded from iTunes and YouTube."


text: The Minister of Finance recently revealed that corporate Barbados owes the Government a whopping $885.9 million. Add monies owed to the Barbados Water Authority, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the National Housing Corporation, and this figure will jump to over $1 billion dollars. This is particularly disgusting and untenable. The $291.4 million owed to the National Insurance and the $361.1 million in VAT are no-nos. The former is the people's money that was deducted from their salaries and should be paid in to the NIS on their behalf, and the latter represents taxes paid by the people on consumer items and should be paid to the VAT office in a timely manner. It is even more disgusting since the players in these businesses own large mansions and drive big, expensive cars. No government should come to the people with a Budget to impose more taxes on the backs of the ordinary citizens until these outstanding arrears are collected. Let it be said that it is the average Joe Bloggs who pays his taxes. The poor people of this country are living up to their obligations and are paying their taxes through their teeth while these unscrupulous businessmen are refusing to meet their obligations. It is time that Government (B or D) get serious with these defaulters. The country needs these funds now more than ever.


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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas To Testify in Perris cox Trial For Sexual Assault and Impregnation
Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas To Testify in Perris cox Trial For Sexual Assault and Impregnation
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas could be called to be a witness for the prosecution in the trial of ex-Broncos cornerback Perrish Cox, according to the Denver Post.
Cox faces two counts of sexual assault from a Labor Day Weekend 2010 gathering at his Denver area apartment. Thomas was present with the victim at Cox's apartment on the night of the alleged assault.
The affidavit states that the victim and Thomas were "fooling around" but Thomas left after she passed out. Cox, according to court documents, impregnated the victim, a DNA test showed.
It is also possible that Broncos cornerback Cassius Vaughn, who was living at Cox's apartment at the time, could be called to testify, as could linebacker Wesley Woodyard, who had formerly dated the victim, according to the report. Neither Vaughn nor Woodyard were involved in the alleged Labor Day weekend incident.
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This week is my 26th wedding anniversary and I am sharing the recipe for my wedding cake. I meant to make this last year for the big 25th, but life, as often happens, had other plans. So, here I am on a not-as-special-but-just-as-wonderful anniversary with a family story and recipe.My grandmother ran a restaurant in her home during the 1950s. It was a reservation only, private party type restaurant. People would come to celebrate happy occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. Mamie made beautiful cakes when commissioned. In the 1960s, she closed the restaurant, but continued catering weddings at other sites.
When my mom got married, my grandmother made the cake:
When I got married, my mom made my cake:
These cutting the cake photos are funny, because they are totally fake. We didn't cut the cake. At that age, we had no idea how to properly cut a huge layer cake so that everyone got a piece. We simply stuck our knife in and took out a little chunk. Then an older lady shooed us away and went to work. First, however, she removed that special top layer. That, traditionally, was to go into the freezer and come out at the first wedding anniversary as proof positive that we were going to make a go of this marriage thing.
The top layer of my wedding cake was carefully wrapped in waxed paper and foil so that it wouldn't be freezer burned. Then it was labeled and put away. I left with my husband for our new life in Washington state. A few months later, my father retired from the military and moved to another town in Arizona. I flew home to help Mom with the packing and unpacking. That special cake came out of the freezer and went into their motor home for the move. Once we all arrived in the new home, the cake went was supposed to go into their new freezer. My husband and I were going to visit for Christmas and take it home then. However, I got to thinking that a year old piece of cake wasn't going to taste very good. At the time it was only two months old, so it was probably still pretty good.
Can you see where this train of thought led me?
Yes. I ate the entire top layer of my wedding cake. All. By. Myself. And only two months after I said "I do."
My mother was aghast. What doom could this portend for my future? What would my husband say??
Twenty-six years later, he still teases me about it. To quiet him once and for all, I have finally made him a cake that HE can eat all by himself. (Though my kids will gladly help him) I clearly did not inherit the cake decorating genes of my mother and grandmother. We are all lucky that the cake is circular, tall and not lopsided. It is an almond flavored pound cake with a beautiful moist crumb. In order to make those huge cakes, the recipe had to be doubled and trebled. The following recipe makes a simple two layer cake. I filled it with store bought strawberry jam and topped it with a buttercream frosting.
- 1⅔ cups sugar
- ¾ cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 2½ cups sifted flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Cream the butter and sugar.
- Add the eggs and flavorings and mix well.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients with the buttermilk.
- Once all of the ingredients are added, beat it for at least 1 more minute.
- Bake in two greased and floured 9 inch pans for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Test for done-ness with a toothpick before removing from the oven.
- Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to complete the cooling process.
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Before the 1990s, we used to change CD- and CE-classified diesel oils every 8,000 to 12,000 miles in Class 7 and 8 trucks, and more often for smaller ones. We did "dry" maintenance (chassis lubrication only) halfway between "wet" intervals.
Since then, we've had to adjust such routines to keep up with advances in engine oils and truck technology.
Most improvements in oil formulations have followed changes in emissions regulations. While refiners continually upgrade their products to remain competitive, the establishment of new standards is what drives real progress. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) continue to set higher performance standards for approving motor oils.
New oil classifications — CH-4, CI-4, CJ-4, and so on — reflect the most recent industry strategies for emissions. The "C" stands for compression ignition (diesel), the following letter indicates its place in the progression, and the number specifies use in four-stroke cycle engines. Oil industry convention is to use just the number.
When the U.S. EPA implemented its 2004 emission standard to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) in October 2002 — 15 months early — CI-4 oil was ready to control heavier soot loadings produced by exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology.
Shortly after its introduction, though, CI-4 was found to fall short of what was actually needed to meet the 2004 standard. CI-4 Plus took its place, with a modified set of requirements.
The next advancement, in 2007, was the introduction of diesel particulate filters to control particulate matter, consisting primarily of soot and metallic ash. CJ-4 was developed to minimize ash formation and suspend increasingly finer soot particles, thereby reducing filter plugging (see sidebar on next page).
For 2010, EPA regulations further reduced the levels of NOx and particulate matter allowable. Both CJ-4 and CI-4 Plus oils are considered current by API.
Some oils engineered primarily for diesel use can also be used in gasoline engines.
The API Service Symbol, or the "do-nut," indicates the service appropriate for the oil. If it's marked "CJ-4, CI-4/ SN," it can be used for all vehicles. That cuts inventory, at least for gasoline and medium-duty diesel engines that can both use 10W-30 oil. You can also use 15W-40 in gasoline engines, but fuel economy will suffer.
High-tech equipment
In addition to advanced formulations, new computer controls in trucks have extended the service life of oils.
According to Moore's Law, named for Intel founder Gordon Moore, the computing power of microchips doubles every 18 to 24 months. By a conservative estimate, computer capability increased 16 times between the 2002 start of the current series of emissions controls until the launch of EPA 2010 engines. The faster computers allow precision timing of multiple fuel injection pulses, which improves mileage and results in more complete combustion and less soot.
If you change oil and perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturers' recommendations, your routine need not change. But if you determine your oil drain schedule using oil analysis, and by following the American Trucking Associations' Technology and Maintenance Council Recommended Practices for determining proper engine oil change intervals (RP 334 for heavy-duty oil and RP 1403 for light- and medium-duty), you will need to repeat the exercise when you change API service classifications.
— Paul Abelson (firstname.lastname@example.com) is a former director of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Associations, a board member of Truck Writers of North America, and active in the Society of Automotive Engineers.
Several oils are compatible with exhaust after-treatment devices.
Specially formulated oils are designed to reduce exhaust pollutants and work with emission-controlling truck equipment. But fleet managers who invest in exhaust after-treatment systems may save money by using less expensive oil.
CJ-4 oil is formulated to extend the life of diesel particulate filters and to reduce catalyst poisoning and soot loadings. Lower-priced CI-4 Plus oils can be used in the engines, but they may shorten filter cleaning intervals and catalyst life.
One engine maker, Navistar, addressed EPA's 2010 regulations with Advanced EGR (exhaust gas recirculation), augmenting a proven technology with more precise computer control of fuel delivery. Even though more EGR was applied, better combustion limited soot formation, so no new oil was needed.
All other manufacturers adopted an exhaust after-treatment, called selective catalytic reduction (SCR). This nitrogen oxide-reducing process takes place outside the engine in the exhaust system, so no change in oil formulation is required. In fact, since this after-treatment allows reduced EGR, many fleets are using less costly CI-4 Plus in post-2010 engines.
Editor's note: For more on exhaust after-treatment technologies, see our January 2011 Fleet Management column by clicking here.


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Greene County Master Gardeners 12th Annual Plant Sale is May 10
Spring is here, flowers are popping up, and the Greene County Master Gardeners say now is the time to make your garden beautiful for this summer and fall. To help you out, the Greene County Master Gardener Plant Sale offers plants taken from Master Gardeners' own gardens, meaning they are a proven product for this area.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for the sale, which will be held in the Commercial Building next to Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. There will be perennial plants, annual plants, vegetables, water plants, house plants, free literature, and other items for your gardening enjoyment. Master Gardeners will also be available to answer your gardening questions. The plants go fast, so come early for the best choices.
The proceeds from this sale are used to support a variety of events offered to the public throughout the year, including free public horticulture programs in Greene County and the maintenance of several public garden areas. Proceeds also help to keep costs low for the group's annual garden tour, which is held every June and open to all.
For more information about the Master Gardener program and other agriculture and other agriculture and natural resources programs offered by Greene County Extension, visit www.extension.iastate.edu/greene.
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Seeking Job Satisfaction? Head Westby
It's a great time to be working on the West Coast. In a ranking released today by job site Glassdoor.com, the San Jose area took the top spot for employee satisfaction, followed by San Francisco, Seattle, and Salt Lake City. The Eastern Seaboard didn't crack the rankings until Washington took fifth place, with the South waiting until ninth-place Memphis.
San Jose and San Francisco are "both recognized as global tech hubs and regions for innovation," says Glassdoor spokesman Scott Dobroski. Pay, no doubt, played a big role: San Jose also ranked highest for satisfaction with compensation and benefits, a metric that put Seattle in second place and San Francisco in fourth. Household income in the San Francisco–Oakland–San Jose area, at a median $63,024, is higher than anywhere else in the country, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Another boon to northern California: A number of companies that employees recently voted the best places to work are headquartered in Silicon Valley, including Facebook, Riverbed Technology, and Google.
Employees in America's largest cities were less happy with their jobs:
• The New York area ranked 32nd overall and 44th for compensation satisfaction.
• Los Angeles placed 26th overall and 34th for pay.
• Chicago came in 40th overall and 41st for pay.
• Dallas-Fort Worth was 28th for both measures.
• Houston ranked 19th overall and 21st for compensation.
Denver ranked worst overall, and Las Vegas was deemed the worst for compensation and benefits.
Glassdoor's report ranks the 50 largest metropolitan areas, based on at least 500 reviews received for each area over the 12 months ending May 23. Workers were asked to rate their satisfaction level with their employers, along with their compensation and benefits on a scale of 1 to 5.


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Enterprising Tech Trends for 2013
Renee Lalonde | Posted 04.08.2013 | Canada Business
Read More: Smartphones, Cloud, Tech Trends 2013, Technology Trends 2013, Icloud, Technology, It, Canada Business News
More than ever before, IT is driving business competitiveness. It's all about the experience, the engagement and the features, and providing customers and employees alike with exactly what they need, at exactly the time they need. Here are some of the trends CA Technologies foresees as the biggest in enterprise IT this year.


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Maria Full of Grace
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At the centre of Joshua Marston's movie is a quietly rebellious young woman, Maria (Catalina Sandino Moreno) who wants more than she has: and she has so little that climbing onto the roof to get closer to the sky is an escape, an adventure, an impulse that her earthbound, prosaic boyfriend will never understand
Maria, 17, lives in rural Colombia with her grandmother, mother, sister and her sister's baby. She gets up early every morning to work at a rose plantation: dressed in protective clothing that makes her look more like a welder, she strips the stems of their thorns.
Something happens to Maria that transforms her, that cements her desire to change her life, even if her solution turns out to be a particularly hazardous one. She meets a suave young man, who suggests that she could change everything in one short but momentous, well-paid journey: by becoming a drug mule, swallowing rubber-covered pellets of heroin and transporting them to the US.
Sandino Moreno, nominated for an Oscar for best actress for this performance, gives the character a swift and vivid radiance, but also a sense of composure: when things go terribly wrong, several times over, in the course of her journey to the US, Maria's resourcefulness is apparent even as the story becomes progressively darker.
She is not quite as ripe for exploitation as a young woman such as Lilya, in Tomas Moodysson's Lilya 4-Ever, unwittingly inducted into the sex trade. But she is, we are in no doubt, in danger.
There are some grim inevitabilities to the narrative, but the film doesn't feel over-determined. Marston gives his central character space, and the ability to assert herself. Having shown us the dreary monotony of her days, the grim minutiae of her physical preparation for the task of a mule, he allows her to emerge, gradually, as the potential author of her own life.
Maria isn't crushed by the weight of her experience, but whatever grace she finds will be of her own making.
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1. Why is 1/4" seam the standard for Quilting?
2. Does anyone use something wider than the standard 1/4" seam?
3. Does anyone have trouble with their 1/4" seams fraying when the quilt is washed?
I made this California King, put a zipper down the center so I can wash it in two halves. I don't know the name of the fabric because it has been in my stash for some time but it was thick and looked sturdy. My outer edges matched when I was making the seams yet some of the seams frayed it when I washed it on delicate. Could those pieces have been cut on the grain and that would be a reason they frayed? Do you think it would have frayed even with a 1/2" seam?
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The back side before batting and lining
Finished and on the bed ( When I zip it correctly my pattern lines up).
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Mirabelle, Gorgeous. I like the way you outlined each piece with black. You do awesome work.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Mirabelle, Gorgeous. I like the way you outlined each piece with black. You do awesome work.
The best kind of sleep beneath heaven above is under a quilt hand made with love. Anonymous
Latest on Bram: they still don't know for sure what the problem is. He will be in hospital for at least another week. He's losing weight again While he's there they will try to get him off of all meds, that's good! Today he was not happy, didn't smile or talk, puked a lot.
Eat, quilt, sleep, repeat
OH Anael that doesn't sound good a'tall! Doesn't sound like learned behavior either. Prayers & huggs for him & all o' ya'll.
Mirabelle that's beautiful! It looks just like stained glass! WOW!
My initials are BB, so dublb is double B.
Thanks Bev. When you talk to 4 different people you hear 4 different explanations. To me it doesn't sound like learned behavior either. One of the nurses said, because of his lung problems when his belly is full it presses against his lungs and that's why he's throwing up so much. Doesn't sound like that's the problem because when he got a lot less food (after he was used to getting much more) he did throw up a lot too. The pediatrician said he wants something in his mouth and this could be his way of doing that. Well, he's got nothing in his mouth after puking and he doesn't look happy either. Conclusion: still unknown why he does puke a lot. And I mean a lot! He was crying this afternoon because he was hungry, got his bottle and 10 minutes later we could mop it all off the floor. And he went to sleep with an empty stumach.
Eat, quilt, sleep, repeat
Great quilts, mirabelle.
Has anyone mentioned acid reflux in regards to Bram? The reason I ask is my little grandson had it when he was born and he barfed all the time. He had a lot of nasal congestion, too and as soon as the pediatrician saw him, he put him on meds for the acid reflux and he stopped barfing and the congestion went away. The pediatrician told my son and DIL that 30 % of babies are born with acid reflux and it often goes undiagnosed.
Thanks Janie, yes and he's on meds for acid reflux since last week. It should take about a week before they work and there seems to be no effect yet. So maybe we have to wait a few more days?
Eat, quilt, sleep, repeat
Hi All ... reporting here from the sick bay!
Yesterday I went off on a little FART (6 LQS ... furthest about 2 hrs away). Main reason was to spend a GC that Frosty had won at one of the Fairs. Did that ... and then some! All was good while away. Then not long after I got home I got cold .... then started shivering ... then sick. And again and again ....... anyway last night was not a good night and this morning I was totally out of it. Haven't accomplished much today ... no more sickness, just the other problem!! And to think I had planned to sew my little heart out all day ... there just wasn;t the interest or energy to do so. HOping for a better night's sleep.
Sorry I won;t chat long ... just wanted to let everyone know I was alive (I think?)
Anael ... {{{{{HUGS}}}}} for you and Bram. Good LUck tomorrow ... I'll be thinking about you til you are back in touch. Here's hoping all is straight forward and you are back home in no time with that stone crushed and gone!
GGal ... Some {{{{HUGS}}}} for you too ... I would be devastated, so I can totally understand your upset.
Enjoyed the sweet eye candy ... It helped give me a "fix" that I couldn't get IRL today!
Thanks Ladies!
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Sew many ideas ... just sew little time!!
This is a really easy crazy pattern, my girlfriend and I devised it together about 8 years ago, I still have our hand written notes. Basically you stack your fat quarters and following a cutting guide, cut them all, then you shuffle them in a particular order then you follow a piecing guide to sew then back together. I decided to add the black for a bit of zing. If you don't add the black you can get these block done and dusted in a day.. I did make these in a day but it slowed me down adding the black.
Went to patchwork today, didn't take my machine and instead tried to sort through our scrap bins. About 18 months ago I cut and pieced and cut and pieced a lot, I mean a disgusting amount of blocks to be made into quilts. These were handed out to everyone to put together and quilt. I wrote the patterns and piecing guides to go with them, even adding the binding and backing fabric, so essentially they received a parcel with everything needed. So imagine my surprise when I found 5 of these tops pieced or half pieced and then stuffed into the bottom of the scraps bins. So I handed them out AGAIN and asked that they be returned by the end of the month. We shall wait and see.
I have calmed down (a little), sorry to vent.
Anael I am hoping that they can find a diagnosis quickly and then rectify the problem and Bram can be home where he belongs, hugs to my friend, take care.
QuiltE I hope you are feeling better soon, sending good vibes your way.
I have just finished putting the borders on these two quilt tops, don't know if I will get them quilted on the weekend, I just might work on my own "stuff". I plan on binding them both in black and yellow, will cut 20 inch strip lengths of each and sew them together. I only have a little yellow left so want to use it up.


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|861 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|7 nights
Charming 1 bedroom flat on the ground floor with terrace overlooking the lovely pool and garden. In front it has a private seaview boat watching tower with amazing views and a private Artists Studio room were you can paint, draw or read with a lovely view of the bay of Funchal - Very peaceful and cosy. Large bedroom sleeps 2 in a double bed, with French windows and high ceiling. The living room has full length windows accessing the terrace & garden. A fully equipped kitchenette and dining area. Large bathroom with bath and separate walk in shower area and window with natural light. Spacious outdoor dining area with private barbecue and deck chairs. Extremely peaceful, soothing accommodation. Quality cotton linen and towels included. Swimming pool and garden shared with other 2 flats Perfect very central base in Old Town Funchal to explore Madeira 5-10min walk to best restaurants, bars, market etc. Parking on the road outside for free. Free wifi internet
A charming old villa, newly renovated, fully equipped for long or short stays, seaview terraces, pool and tropical garden. 3 spacious self-catering flats, surrounded by tropical garden and large pool each with a private seaview south facing terrace. Live like a local by the sea were the climate is warm all year and the neighbourhood is friendly and peaceful. Ideal location in the center of Funchal no car necessary, by the old town (but not near the noisy bars), walk to the local restaurants, bars, beach and main attractions in Funchal. The market is 5-10 minute walk down hill. A tropical oasis by the sea. A perfect base to relax, with the luxury of space and elegant decoration. Each of the 3 flats has its own private terrace facing the sea, kitchen, barbecue, comfortable living room with TV and large bedrooms with quality bedlinen. Ocean View has a large balcony with a roof, Bay View an even larger balcony with steps down to the pool, and the boat watching tower on the left side down in the garden belongs to Artists Cottage. The luxury of space with beautiful stylish interiors adding to the beauty of the views outside. Perfect for easygoing, young at heart guests looking for a trendy, hip house full of cool touches. We provide assistance from our property manager for anything you need during your stay and we welcome short and long term rentals. Very spacious outside dining and relaxing space, BBQ for each flat. Nicely decorated, light and airy, quality bedlinen and fittings. Free wireless internet & properties are maintained to a high standard, being recently renovated. The villa is very beautiful and traditional, fully modernized but keeping its original features and charm intact. You will be in the heart of an authentic Portuguese area. This is a beautiful old building with oak floors and century-old stucco and tin plated ceilings (in the middle floor they are a work of art) some noise can filter from top flat to middle flat. The very best location in Madeira staying in a superb house.
We have 7 other fabulous seafront holiday rentals properties in the Old Town of Funchal and one in Lisbon, see our website for information on 1, 2 and 3 bedroom dream villas: www.funchalcottages.co.uk
Levada walks, golf and swimming nearby: The villa is the ideal base to explore the beautiful island of Madeira, its strategic location in the heart of Funchal means it is just by the seaside were you can swim, water ski, scuba dive, sail and much more. The 2 golf courses are very near, Palheiro Golf is just 10min away and Santo da Serra Golf is just 20min away. Madeira is a walkers paradise and from here you can reach the mountains and discover the levada trails. A bus stop is nearby, and the main road to the airport is very easy to catch. Local café and corner shop is a couple of meters down the road.
Authentic local culture: Escape the tourist areas and discover this jewel of a neighborhood in central Funchal, the old part by the sea. There are no tourist traps, just nice Madeiran houses with gardens, great sea views, local cafés and restaurants. Enjoy the buzzing old town by day and night, try the local fish restaurants and the new poncha bars. Its a safe and peaceful area, know for the excellent sunny climate by the sea.
Discover a charming island, that grows on you each time you visit, we have several guests who stay many times a year, some for several months at a time.
Madeira events to look out for: New Year Fireworks in Madeira, Madeira Walking Festival (january), Madeira carnival, Madeira Flower Festival (May), Madeira islands Open Golf (May), Funchal Atlantic Fireworks Festival (June), Funchal jazz (July), Madeira Rally (August), Madeira Wine Festival (September), Madeira Christmas (December)
Since moving to the Old Town of Funchal we fell in love with this beautiful part of Madeira. We live here because it is the ideal combination of sun, old fashioned charm, tropical gardens and sea. Our villas each have their unique character, with the luxury of space - a sense of history and offering the best Madeira has to offer. We have assembled a collection of fabulous seaside villas in the old town that are run as successful self-catering properties. Alongside this business, we launched the award winning publishing company, Funchal-Publications that has several travel books on the Island. This complement of books, history & local knowledge is something we like to pass on to our guests, and makes each holiday experience special.
Cristina Abreu purchased this villa in 2008
Seaside location near the Old Town of Funchal. The tropical garden is an oasis in the center of town with a swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants. The sea and beach is a short walk away. We Love the climate here which is warm year round as it has a nice micro-climate. Very friendly neighborhood, un-spoilt & charming. The villa itself is a very beautiful buidling, over a hundred years old with stunning period features that have all been lovingly restored and modernised to make your stay not only very stylish but also comfortable. Watching the boats pass just in front is a dream and looking at the port of Funchal so close is a source of constant joy. We try to use local artisans and craftsmen everytime we can, so you can see the artwork, beautiful handmade wicker furniture and TLC that is given to each property and also helps the local community.
Beautiful traditional villa with huge seaview terraces on each floor all looking to the sea, fantastic sea and harbor views. Very spacious rooms, decorated with style and nice features, you get the luxury of space in the best location in all Madeira and Funchal. Near the sea and old town, yet with the benefit of the sea views and a pool. Enjoy outdoor living and cooking on the barbecue year round, sip a drink as the Queen Mary Cruise ship passes just in front, its Madeira but its the nicest Madeira.
We loved our stay at The Artists Cottage! Next time I plan on writing my book in that little room! Thank you and I have a feeling we are going to be a bit sad tomorrow as we pack up!
Have a successful holiday season!
Includes weekly cleaning, full support with our property manager during your stay
We answer ALL requests within 3 hours of receiving them, even if we don´t have availability. So if you have not heard back from us by that time please check your SPAM/Junk folders or re-send your email as their may be a problem, you can also call us for immediate availability. +351964020726 (Cristina Abreu)
Arrivals on a Sunday or public holiday have a 30euro meet & greet charge.
We stayed in Artists Cottage after a week in bay View and it was also a delight. The best feature is the boat watching tower where we could enjoy long sunsets and sunbathe watching Funchal harbour. We also had another private covered terrace just outside the flat with a hammock so were spoilt for choice of places to enjoy the hot weather. The flat has everything we needed including a barbecue, good internet, and it was nice and clean. All the communication was easy and fast with Cristina and the airport transfers worked a treat. Thanks and we will return again soon.
My sister and I loved our holiday in the Artist's Cottage. Extremely spacious rooms, amazing views (the watchtower gave an incredible vista of Funchal Old Town and the harbour lit up at night) and all the necessary creature comforts are there for guests to enjoy. The swimming pool is just a few feet from the door and a wonderful hammock for lazing with a glass of wine. Great restaurants and bars are within easy walking distance. We loved every moment of it!
We were delighted with our stay at Artists Cottage. It's in a very nice quiet residential area close to the picturesque old town. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped with everything we needed. Comfortably furnished with a home from home ambience. Lots of information about what to see and do in Funchal plus some really good suggestions for dining. Fabulous views over Funchal and sea. Excellent wi fi service and English TV. We were welcomed with a bottle of wine, bread and butter. Easy access to the town both walking and bus service. Pool was kept clean and weekly change of bedding and towels. I would not hesitate to recommend a stay in this lovely property.
Artists Cottage was perfect for us: spacious, well equipped and spotlessly clean. The location was great too, not a tourist hotel in site. We particularly enjoyed the walk into central Funchal along Rua Santa Maria, passed all the painted doors. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay especially the Fado and the levada walk. All this and lovely weather, what more could you want. I have been recommending Madeira to all my friends.
This ground floor apartment is very spacious and has everything you need for a great stay. It has lots of character with a beautiful tiled floor and a lovely wide sitting area at the front with 4 basket chairs, a swing chair and hammock. The pool area is also lovely and with only 2 other lets we often had it to ourselves. If there are other people around and you want more privacy and views of the sea and harbour, Artist's Cottage has a separate balcony opposite. It was a very steep climb back up from the town but we were still very glad we stayed on this side near the old town rather than the much more commercial, big Hotel area at the other side. We had a lovely peaceful and relaxing stay in this quiet area, close enough to walk into town, despite the hill!
We booked a last minute flight and stayed in Artists Cottage which proved to be a great choice both in choosing the destination Madeira which we did not know and now love, but also in the very cosy and charming Artists. The house is pretty inside and comfortable, it was well cleaned and maintained, had an efficient airport pick up that showed us around the house and area. The tower terrace that is part of Artists has stunning views, really great and we chose to take our breakfast there every day. The swimming pool is large, a bit cool which was perfect as the weather was very warm. Loved the location which meant we were in a pretty area of traditional houses, some very old, crumbling and romantic, but in Funchal so close to the sea and happening old town. We felt well looked after and at home here - the property lives up to the photos and I´m sure we will be back.
Located in Funchal city center just by the historic old quarter, a perfect unspoilt seaside location within walking distance of the sea (5-10 min walking down the road). Best location in Madeira, warmest climate where you can live like a local in a charming quiet and peaceful residential area of Funchal, surrounded by traditional houses. Funchal market, shops, museums and cable car are just down the road within walking distance as is the old town with all the best restaurants, bars, market, cable car and shops. Bus stop nearby. Parking is done just outside on the road for free. This part of Funchal is unspoilt and very charming, seaviews are great and you get to watch the ships arrive in the harbor. The community is safe and friendly, the bakery and cafe is famous, there are local grocers with fresf fruits and produce you can cook at home. Enjoy the specially mild climate here down by the sea and treat yourself for a meal in the best restaurants of the old town all within walking distance.
The perfect base to explore the very best of Madeira, while staying in the ideal part of Funchal.
Other Activities you can do while staying here: Levada and mountain Walking, Gardens, boat tours, bird watching, diving, historic cultural tours.
Dont miss the many yearly events that happen in Madeira each year: New Year Fireworks, Carnival, Flower Festival, Easter and half term celebrations, Madeira island golf open, madeira rally and wine festivals are just some of the events you can enjoy.
Golf: Palheiro Golf a 5-10min drive away - you can see it from the house. Santo da Serra golf a 25-30min drive. Both are great golf courses, surrounded by nature and beautiful views.


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Saturday, December 5, 2009
"Bachelor" Couple Byron and Mary Split
Another "Bachelor" couple bites the dust. Sixth season star Byron Velvick and the woman he chose, Mary Delgado have ended their five year relationship. In November 2007 Mary was arrested for assaulting Byron after a dispute became physical at a friend's condominium in Florida. Then in November 2008 Mary was arrested again for public intoxication and resisting arrest when she refused to leave a bar. The couple were engaged, but had never set a date.
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Sam Trickett is obviously a player that likes to keep himself in shape, especially as he used to be a footballer back in his early days but he showed his true poker skills when he made the fold of his life from an arm wrestling bet.
Sam Trickett is the most successful British poker player of all time that plays in the world's highest stakes cash games including that of Macau, so is pretty used to people trying to dupe him into handing over his money.
Luckily for him he had the smarts to not turn what had already proved to be a bad night into an even worse one.
The professional player had reportedly just lost £35,000 whilst playing in a £25/£50/£100 game of Pot Limit Omaha at the Palm Beach Casino in London and decided to have a few drinks to cheer himself up. It was here that he began talking to a guy he describes as skinny.
The talk eventually got around to arm wrestling and Trickett offering a wager of £500 to go to the winner. The man was not interested at that price and kept upping it from £1,000 to £3,000 and even when Trickett offered up everything he had on him to the tune of £6,500 the man was still not interested.
The man left but soon returned a little later claiming he would arm wrestle Trickett for a wager of £50,000.
This is where the intuition that Trickett has learned from the poker tables came into play as he dropped out right at the last minute. Apparently it was later revealed that the man was indeed trying to hustle him having never lost an arm wrestle and is capable of doing hundreds of pushups in one stint.
It shows that sometimes looks can be very deceiving and that Trickett was also good enough to follow his gut instincts.
With regards to his poker, he was yesterday playing in the Dusk Till Dawn UK Poker Championships Main Event where things did not go to plan, though he does mention he may take another shot on Day 1c today.
Out the Main event last few hands of the day.Played 2x average pot with AQ vs AK!! May play again tomorrow
— Sam Trickett (@Samtrickett1) August 13, 2014
A good result in this event will go a long way to recouping that £35k he lost. He will be thankful it was not a lot more however.


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U.K. producer Kieran Hebden, aka Four Tet, has shared his new album, Beautiful Rewind, on Soundcloud. While just yesterday the record didn't even have a release date, today a few choice U.K. hotspots have physical copies, and the album is scheduled for a stateside drop on October 15. Pretty exciting, eh? The release is much appreciated, after all, we've been waiting for a compilation of all-new Four Tet material since 2010's There Is Love In You. The album will be available via Hebden's TEXT Records. Get your proggy glitch on, below.
Tracklist For Beautiful Rewind:
01. Gong
02. Parallel Jalebi
03. Our Navigation
04. Ba Teaches Yoga
05. Kool FM
06. Crush
07. Buchla
08. Aerial
09. Ever Never
10. Unicorn
11. Your Body Feels


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In-Hand Images: e-Hobby / TFCC Shattered Glass Soundwave vs. Blaster
Thursday, February 7th, 2013 7:55AM CSTCategory: Toy News
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Posted by RAcast on February 7th, 2013 @ 8:45am CST
Posted by JelZe GoldRabbit on February 7th, 2013 @ 8:55am CST
RAcast wrote:What's the translucent one's name again? I know it's an obscure character but the name escapes me. In any case, this set looks pretty great.
Solarbot. Allegiance and Function unknown.
Posted by triKlops on February 7th, 2013 @ 9:50am CST
the unity of the figs as a set; color and style wise; are making me rethink my decision not to grab those.
Posted by Mkall on February 7th, 2013 @ 10:13am CST
Posted by Rated X on February 7th, 2013 @ 5:33pm CST
Posted by STngAR on February 7th, 2013 @ 8:59pm CST
Also waiting for that email that states "the boat that had our orders on it sank in the ocean and replacement orders will not be here till August"[/color]
Posted by Bumblevivisector on February 7th, 2013 @ 11:09pm CST
Rated X wrote:I bought the Soundblaster and Twincast just for the cassettes but I had to pass this time. Just didnt seem worth it. Maybe the guys who KOed the dino cassettes can help us out in the future with these.
KOTOYS.com suffered a crackdown because of those dino cassettes and the 2 pair of '88 combiner cassettes, and that was the one project that the guy who ran it had a hand in beyond distribution, which lowers the odds. I'm not sure if CHMS is still doing any cassette KOs.
I've never seen Ratbat or Rewind/Eject KOed, but I have seen Ramhorn done in several Crayola hues, likely including blue. I've only seen hideously deformed KOs of Overkill and Slugfest though; my Overkill KO is SO screwed up he looks as much like an alligator as a Ceretosaurus.
I'll buy any cassette TF as long as it's the original size, KO or legit, so I plan on saving up for this set. Even if you don't care about SG, a white Soundwave can be repurposed as the background-color-error character that Zobovor calls Whitenoise from...'Fight or Flee', was it? And Blaster just looks badass. Is his SG persona the opposite of his cartoon personality or Marvel personality?
Posted by Sabrblade on February 14th, 2013 @ 3:15pm CST
There is a custom sticker sheet that comes with the set that gives one the option to give these figures a little more variety and be more like the SG versions, but if one chooses to forgo applying these stickers, that leaves these figures less like their SG character selves and more free to represent non-SG characters.
For Soundwave, don't like SG? No problem! Ta-da! Consider him Evil Decepticon "Sonic White" Soundwave.
For Blaster, don't like SG? Worry no more! A little imagination and boom! He's the Heroic Autobot Blaster's brother Bluster.
For the cassettes, don't like SG? Get this! Now they're additional members to further expand the ranks of you Heroic Autobot and Evil Decepticon cassette armies, ripe for the creative renaming of whatever names you please.
Posted by Sinnertwin on February 14th, 2013 @ 7:31pm CST
Posted by Arctorro on February 14th, 2013 @ 10:53pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:For those who are still on the fence about this set because it's G1 cassettes but don't like SG, it was once said that these toys can be used for something other than SG.The problem for me is that the set isn't just the cassettes; I don't want to fork out for Blaster and Soundwave as well. If there was a set that consisted of just the cassettes I would be very interested. Still no guarantee that I'd buy em though
Posted by necr0blivion on March 5th, 2013 @ 12:20pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on March 7th, 2013 @ 3:41pm CST
Posted by STngAR on March 8th, 2013 @ 11:17am CST
Posted by Mkall on March 8th, 2013 @ 11:20am CST
STngAR wrote:Got my set today! Its a really nice looking set. The only thing that seemed odd was the comic was seperate and not packaged in the box.
My understanding is that 2 comics were produced, one in Japanese for the eHobby version and one in English for the TFCC version.


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Skype for Business
Skype for Business is a communication tool that allows users to collaborate in real-time via different communications. These include instant message chat, audio and/or video chat, and desktop sharing. In addition, Skype for Business talks with the Exchange 2010 Unified Messaging systems to allow users to see when others are available to collaborate.
Skype for Business is our campus-wide solution for web conferencing, making it a great tool for communicating with online students.
- Downloading and Installing Skype for Business
- Working with Skype for Business
- Additional Resources
- Student Use of Skype for Business
- Skype for Business for Mobile Devices
- Known Issues
Downloading and Installing Skype for Business
Skype for Business is available to all UIS employees via the UIS Webstore. There are two versions of Skype for Business available for download – one for Macs and one for Windows.
Installation Notes: Microsoft releases updates for Skype for Business within Windows Update. Running Windows Update and installing the latest version may help solve any issues you may encounter. Recommended hardware requirements are available.
Working with Skype for Business
Printable hand-outs are available for step-by-step instructions in using Skype
- Skype for Business and Introduction [PDF]
- Skype for Business for Faculty [PDF]
- Skype for Business for Students [PDF]
- Quicksheet Skype for Business [PDF]
- Uploading Skype for Business Recordings to Kaltura [PDF]
Meetings can be scheduled in advance through the Skype for Business Scheduler.
If you are on campus, use this Scheduler: https://uislync2013.uisad.uis.edu/scheduler/
If you are off-campus, use this Scheduler: https://uislync2013.uis.edu/scheduler/
To log into the Skype for Business Scheduler, enter UISAD\NetID for the Domain Username.
Skype for Business meetings can be recorded, and then uploaded to Kaltura for sharing the recording with others.
Additional Resources
Microsoft offers several resources and tools to assist in maximizing your use of Lync.
A comparison of features available in the various Lync clients is available on Microsoft's website.
Work Smart – Quick and Easy Guides
Student Use of Lync
Student can use the Lync Web App to participate in meetings, instant messaging, audio/video collaboration, and desktop sharing. The Web App is cross-platform and launches automatically when a Lync meeting link is opened. Check out this list of supported web browsers for the Lync Web App.
Skype for Business for Mobile Devices
Skype for Business mobile still uses the Lync clients at this time. Mobile versions of Lync are available for Windows Phone, iPhone/iPad, and Android devices. Lync on mobile devices is fully functional, including instant messaging, video chat, and screen sharing. Students who wish to use Lync on their mobile device need to contact the Email ITS Client Services Center.
Known Issues
- For users with the full version of Lync installed, please use a browser other than Chrome to join meetings. Chrome does not detect that Lync is installed on your computer and will direct you to the Lync Web App. Every other browser recognizes that Lync is on your computer and launches your meeting in the full version of Lync.
- A microphone is required to connect to the audio portion in any of the meetings.
- Please submit a request to the ITS Client Services Center to activate the CISCO phone functionality to Lync.
iOS 9 and Skype for Business Known Issues
There are two known issues with devices running iOS 9:
- Logging into the Skype for Business app (Description of issue: When trying to log in, you get an error message 'You can't sign in with this version of Lync. Please install a newer version. If that doesn't work, contact your support team.')
- Turn on Location Services on the iOS device
- Tap Settings, then General, then Language and Region
- Switch the language to any other language
- Switch the language back to the desired language
- Start Lync; you should be able to log in now
- You may now choose to disable Location Services, if desired
- Turn on Location Services on the iOS device
- Joining Skype for Business meetings (Description of issue: You tap a meeting link to join a meeting and are re-directed to a 'Join Launcher' webpage in the Safari browser. The webpage contains a link to install the Lync 2013 app. However, the page does not contain a link that points to the meeting within the Lync 2013 app.)
- Copy the meeting URL from the meeting invitation
- Paste the URL into the text box on this webpage: http://go.uis.edu/s4bjoin
- Then tap Join Meeting


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This Chief Sumo personally uses FollowUp.cc, so lemme show how it's saved me MANY times (personal stuff AND bid-naz stuff)
Scenario 1: Close more deals and Make More Money in Sales & Biz Dev
The best sales & biz dev Sumos use FollowUp.cc to stay on top of conversations they're having with leads (rather than sitting on them). It's no-brain-simple:
To: email@example.com
BCC: firstname.lastname@example.com
Subject: Makin' You Millions
If you haven't heard back in two weeks, the message magically appears at the top of your inbox - and you just follow up or 'Snooze It' for later!
The two things this Sumo likes best - not using his noggin AND closin' deals.
Scenario 2: Schedule your To-Do List
Apparently even Sumos are expected to remember birthdays. By default I rely on Facebook to tell me when birthdays are...but that tells you the DAY OF their birthday. If you have to actually buy a gift it takes more time (even stuff I order with Amazon Prime takes 2 days to show up).
...and if I forget to get Ms. Sumo a good bday present...let's just say I'll be putting a huge dent in our couch for a loooonnnggg time.
That's why I set a bday reminder before her birthday. I just send an email:
To: firstname.lastname@example.com
Subject: Buy Ms. Sumo the best present of her life
THAT's it. On August 7th I'll get a reminder to buy her a gift well in advance! It's so damn easy!
Scenario 3: Inbox Zero can be a reality
When I would freelance I would get potential clients emailing me. I'd alllwaayyss forget to followup with proposals or whatever they needed.
Fortunately there's FollowUp.cc to help me.
So when Carl asks me to do something...I'll respond to his email telling him "yes"...but I also add a BCC to email@example.com, and it will send me a reminder in 12 hours! Like this:
To: firstname.lastname@example.com
BCC: email@example.com
Subject: Re: Hey Sumo, can you send us that proposal tomorrow?
These are just three small ways FollowUp.cc is constantly helping me out...like extra memory cells.
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a place for zinesters - writers and readers
I finished this back in July, and it has taken me this long to get around to posting it here.
The way that this zine was made:
First I did a very large very intricate drawing. Next I photocopied it. Next I cut up the photocopies to the size of the pages. Next I photocopied these pages, but what is cool is that I photocopied them onto the back of paper that was already used on one side. The s…
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