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Do you set specific goals for yourself this year? How are you doing on them so far? Some of my goals for 2012 are a bit lofty, but I bet that with a lot of hard work and consistency, I can achieve them!
My Goals for 2012
This site is still basically brand new, but I have some big plans for 2012!
- Be on the first page of Google for the searched phrase, "Passive Income", and "Creating a Passive Income"
- Gain 250 subscribers
- Maintain a Page Rank of 3
- Have 40,000 visits to this site in 2012
- Earn $5,000 from this site alone
How Am I Doing So Far?
1) First Page of Google:
- Last week, my keyword "Passive Income" was ranked #143; today it's ranked #197…. I am not moving in the right direction on this one…. What I really need to do is keep writing guest articles with the keyword "passive income" linked back to my site. I just wrote a couple yesterday, which should help out this ranking.
- Last week, my keyword "Creating a Passive Income" ranked #9; today it's ranked #8 – I'm moving up the ranks baby!!
- Bonus: I still rank #14 for the phrase, "What is passive income". That's pretty cool considering there's 60,000 searches a month for that phrase!
2) 250 Subscribers:
- So far, I'm at a whopping 7 subscribers…., but new people are already finding my site through Google, so I expect that this number will increase steadily in the near future. Plus, once I write a free eBook for passive income, this number will increase at an even faster rate!
- 3) Maintain a Page Rank of 3 – As long as Google doesn't update their Page Rank, I'm golden! Lol. But, I'm really no where near ready for the update. I need to write at least 8 more guest posts (I wrote 2 yesterday) for some link juice, and I need to comment on like, 50 sites just for some security (so far, I really haven't done much for commenting – I'll have to step this up soon)…
4) Have 40,000 Visits
- There have been 460 visits to this site so far in 2012. It's an average of about 20 visits per day, which would only get me to 7,000 visits for the year, but they are ramping up fast, and I really don't think 40,000 visits will be that tough.
5) Earn $5,000
- You may have noticed that I recently put up some CPC ads on the sidebar – they haven't earned me a penny yet, but once they do, I'll feel a little better about this $5,000 number for some reason. Ultimately, once I maintain my page rank of 3 and I increase my visitors and mozRank, then I'll be able to seel ads at a premium price. This $5,000 estimate should be a piece of cake.
I can tell that it's going to be tough to keep up with this site regularly, but I am commited, and I know that once I start getting regular visitors, it will be much easier to keep up with everything (it just makes it much more fun!).
Weekly Round-Up
With my limited amount of time this week, I haven't read a ton of articles from other sites, but here's some of the good ones!
Common Credit Score Misconceptions – by Krantcents
Always Be the Underdog to Get Ahead – by Financial Samurai
One Savings Goal at a Time or Many? – by 20s Finances
How to Save Money on Dieting – by Frugal Confessions
More On Covered Calls and Time Value – by Cash Flow Mantra
Financial Blessings – Reader Stories – by Faithful With a Few
Romantic, Yet Frugal Tips for Valentine's Day – by Free Money Wisdom
How to Research and Publish an eBook Successfully – by The Extra Money Blog


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ok so i was reading a post by SBB and used some of her methods for a trial run with this jane carter condition and sculpt. I dont like how watery this stuff is so i will be trying this method again but with another curling product
I cowashed , then oil rinsed, then conditioned my hair, rinsed the conditioner out, then added my leave in and added a little nourish and shine on my ends, then added the condition and sculpt. I give this method 5 napps up, next time i will skip the oil rinse though as I only do those every now and again.
My hair isnt as crunchy, matter of fact, its just a light hold, my hair is frizzy in the front but thats simply because i didnt smooth this stuff in. it was hard to work with because its so watery.
Tomorrow i will try the final step with a gel instead.

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Juan Mata is targeting winning the Premier League title with Chelsea after adding the Europa League to his already impressive haul of silverware.
The 25-year-old playmaker has won the World Cup and European Championships with Spain and has now added the Europa League to the Champions League Chelsea won in 2012.
Following the 2-1 win over Benfica in Amsterdam, Mata hopes to realise his ambition of winning the Premier League in his third season at Stamford Bridge next term.
"I feel very proud of what I have done, but I want to do more," Mata said. "I want to win more trophies, for example the Premier League. It would be very special for me.
"It's the first time for a club to win the Champions League one season and the Europa League the following season.
"It's very difficult to do it in two consecutive seasons and I think we feel really proud of this team."
Brazil defender David Luiz shares Mata's desire for a Premier League title.
"We need to win titles," Luiz said. "This is a big club. Always you have the opportunity to play big games, play important competitions, so next year Chelsea want more Europe titles, want the Premier League, want everything.
"The team has a lot of quality that's why we won two big trophies in two years.
"The Premier League this season was a little bit bad [but] I think this team has a lot of quality for the Premier League next year."
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What causes low back pain? 33 possible conditions
Lower back pain is a common cause for visits to the doctor. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), low back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability. At least 80 percent of Americans will experience... Read more
Lower back pain is a common cause for visits to the doctor. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), low back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability. At least 80 percent of Americans will experience low back pain in their lifetimes.
Most low back pain is the result of an injury, such as muscle sprains or strains due to sudden movements or poor body mechanics while lifting heavy objects. Low back pain can also be the result of certain diseases, such as cancer of the spinal cord, a ruptured or herniated disc, sciatica, arthritis, kidney infections, or infections of the spine. Acute back pain can last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, while chronic back pain is pain that lasts longer than three months.
Low back pain is more likely to occur in individuals between the ages of 30 and 50. This is partly due to the changes that occur in the body with aging. As you grow older, the fluid content between the vertebrae in the spine reduces. This means discs in the spine experience irritation more easily. You also lose some muscle tone, which makes the back more prone to injury. This is why strengthening your back muscles and using good body mechanics are helpful in preventing low back pain.
What Are the Causes of Low Back Pain?
The muscles and ligaments in the back can stretch or tear due to excess activity. Symptoms include pain and stiffness in the lower back, as well as muscle spasms. Rest and physical therapy are remedies for these symptoms.
Disc Injury
The discs in the back are prone to injury, and this risk increases with age. The outside of the disc can tear or herniate. A herniated disc (also known as a slipped or ruptured disc) occurs when the cartilage surrounding the disc pushes against the spinal cord or nerve roots. The cushion that sits between the spinal vertebrae extends outside its normal position. This can result in compression of the nerve root as it exits from the spinal cord and through the vertebral bones. Disc injury usually occurs suddenly after lifting something or twisting the back. Unlike a back strain, pain from a disc injury usually lasts for more than 72 hours.
Sciatica can occur with a herniated disc if the disc presses on the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve connects the spine to the legs. As a result, sciatica can cause pain in the legs and feet. This pain usually feels like burning or pins and needles.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is when the spinal column narrows, putting pressure on the spinal cord and spinal nerves. Spinal stenosis is most commonly due to degeneration of the discs between the vertebrae. The result is compression of the nerve roots or spinal cord by bony spurs or soft tissues, such as discs. Pressure on the spinal nerves causes symptoms such as numbness, cramping, and weakness. You might feel these symptoms anywhere in the body. Many people with spinal stenosis notice their symptoms worsen when standing or walking.
Abnormal Spine Curvatures
Scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis are all conditions that cause abnormal curvatures in the spine. These are congenital conditions and are usually first diagnosed when patients are children and teenagers. The abnormal curvature places pressure on the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and vertebrae, causing pain and poor posture.
Other Conditions
There are a number of other conditions that cause lower back pain. These conditions include arthritis, fibromyalgia (long-term pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, and tendons), spondylitis (inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones), and spondylosis (a degenerative disorder that may cause loss of normal spinal structure and function). Although aging is the primary cause of spondylosis, the location and rate of degeneration is individual.
Kidney and bladder problems, pregnancy, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and cancer can also cause low back pain.
How Is Low Back Pain Diagnosed?
Most doctors begin by conducting a physical examination to determine where you're feeling the pain. A physical exam can also determine if pain is affecting your range of motion. Your doctor may also check your reflexes and your response to certain sensations. This determines if your low back pain is affecting your nerves. Unless you have concerning or debilitating symptoms, your doctor will probably monitor your condition for a few weeks before sending you for testing. This is because most low back pain resolves using simple self-care treatments.
Certain symptoms like lack of bowel control, weakness, fever, and weight loss might require more testing. Likewise, if your low back pain continues after home treatment, your doctor may wish to send you for tests. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of these symptoms in addition to low back pain.
Imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasound, and MRI may be necessary so your doctor can check for bone problems, disc problems, or problems with the ligaments and tendons in your back.
If your doctor suspects a problem with the bones in your back, they may send you for a bone scan or bone density test. Electromyography (EMG) or nerve conduction tests can help identify a problem with your nerves.
What Are the Treatment Options for Low Back Pain?
Home Care
Self-care methods are helpful for the first 72 hours after the pain begins. If the pain doesn't improve after 72 hours of home treatment, you should call your doctor.
Stop your normal physical activities for a couple days and apply ice to your low back. Doctors generally recommend using ice for the first 48 to 72 hours, then switching to heat. Alternate ice and heat to relax muscles. The RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) is recommended within the first 48 hours.
Take over-the-counter pain medication, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or acetaminophen (Tylenol), to relieve pain.
Sometimes lying on your back causes more discomfort. If so, try lying on your side with your knees bent and a pillow between your legs. If you can lie comfortably on your back, place a pillow or rolled-up towel beneath your thighs to reduce the pressure on the lower back.
A warm bath or a massage can often relax stiff and knotted muscles in the back.
Medical Treatment
Low back pain can occur with a number of different conditions, including muscle strain and weakness, pinched nerves, and spinal cord misalignment. There are a number of possible medical treatments including medications, medical appliances, and physical therapy. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage and application of drugs and medications based on your symptoms.
Some medications your doctor may prescribe include muscle relaxants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), narcotic drugs such as codeine for pain relief, steroids to reduce inflammation, and corticosteroid injections.
Your doctor may also prescribe physical therapy, including massage, stretching, strengthening exercises, and back and spinal manipulation.
For severe cases, surgery may be necessary. Surgery is usually only an option when all other treatments fail unless there is loss of bowel or bladder control or a progressive neurological loss when it becomes an emergency.
A discectomy relieves pressure from a nerve root pressed on by a bulging disc or bone spur. The surgeon will remove a small piece of the lamina, a bony part of the spinal canal.
A foraminotomy is a surgical procedure that opens up the foramen, the bony hole in the spinal canal where the nerve root exits.
Intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) involves inserting a needle through a catheter into the disc and heating it up for 20 minutes. This makes the disc wall thicker and cuts down on the inner disc's bulging and irritation of the nerve.
A nucleoplasty uses a wand-like device inserted through a needle into the disc. It can then remove inner disc material. The device then uses radio waves to heat and shrink the tissue.
Radiofrequency lesioning or ablation is a way to use radio waves to interrupt the way the nerves communicate with each other. A surgeon inserts a special needle into the nerves and heats it, which destroys the nerves.
Spinal fusion makes the spine stronger and cuts down on painful motion. The procedure removes discs between two or more of the vertebrae. The surgeon then fuses the vertebrae next to each other with bone grafts or special metal screws.
A spinal laminectomy, also known as spinal decompression, removes the lamina to make the size of the spinal canal bigger. This relieves pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
How Can I Prevent Low Back Pain?
There are many ways to prevent low back pain. Practicing prevention techniques may also help lessen the severity of your symptoms if you have a lower back injury. Prevention involves exercising the muscles in your abdomen and back, losing weight if you are overweight, lifting items properly (bending at the knees and lifting with the legs), and maintaining proper posture.
Sleep on a firm surface and sit on supportive chairs that are at the correct height. Avoid high-heeled shoes. If you smoke, you should quit – nicotine causes degeneration of spinal discs and also reduces blood flow.
Article Sources:
- Low back pain. (2013, December). Retrieved from http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00311
- Low back pain fact sheet. (2015, November 3). Retrieved from http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain/detail_backpain.htm
- What is back pain? (2014, November). Retrieved from http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Back_Pain/back_pain_ff.asp
See a list of possible causes in order from the most common to the least.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the reproductive organs in women. It's marked by pain in the abdomen, especially during urination or sex.
You can have a slipped disk in any part of your spine, from your neck to your lower back. Read more about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Kidney stones are solid masses of crystalized calcium or other substances that originate in the kidneys but can pass through the urinary tract. The greatest risk factor is making less than one liter of urine per day.
Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal column narrows and starts compressing the spinal cord. This process is typically gradual.
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland. Learn more about its symptoms and how your doctor can treat it.
Premenstrual syndrome causes a wide variety of emotional and physical symptoms. Learn more about it.
Endometriosis is a disorder in which the tissue that forms the lining of your uterus grows outside of your uterine cavity. The lining is called the endometrium.
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.
A spinal cord abscess (SCA) can occur when an infection develops in your spinal cord. Learn how to recognize and treat this serious condition.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that primarily affects your spine. It causes severe inflammation of the vertebrae that might eventually lead to chronic pain and disability.
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.
Threatened abortion refers to vaginal bleeding during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Learn about its symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis.
Learn prostate cancer information, causes, symptoms and treatments.
Cervical dysplasia is a condition in which healthy cells on the cervix undergo abnormal changes. Read about risk factors and treatment.
A miscarriage is the loss of a fetus during pregnancy. It's also an event that's more common than you think. Learn about causes, types, symptoms, and more.
Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the prostate and the lower urinary tract in men.
Fibromyalgia is a disorder tied to widespread pain in your muscles and bones, areas of tenderness, and fatigue. Learn about its symptoms, treatment, and more.
The uterus is held in place by pelvic muscles and ligaments. If these become weak, they're no longer able to support the uterus, causing prolapse.
Sprains and strains are injuries to the body, often resulting from physical activity. These injuries are common and can range from minor to severe, depending on the incident. Most don't require medical attention.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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[MLS 2014: Weekend Preview] MLS kicks off its 19th season with eight games this weekend. Saturday's first game pits 2013 champion Sporting Kansas City at rebuilt Seattle in the national television opener (live on NBCSN at 3 p.m. ET). One player who is back for the Sounders is Clint Dempsey, in whom his coach, Sigi Schmid, expressed full confidence despite a difficult loan spell at Fulham.
Dempsey was the only MLS player to play for the U.S. national team in
Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Ukraine in Cyrpus, leaving his availability for Saturday up the air, but Schmid said he expected the U.S. captain to play a role in Saturday's opener.
SA's Eastern Conference Previews:
Chicago | Columbus | D.C. United | Houston | Montreal
New England | New York | Philadelphia | Sporting KC | Toronto FC
SA's Western Conference Preview:
Chivas USA | Colorado | FC Dallas | LA Galaxy
Portland | Real Salt Lake | San Jose | Seattle | Vancouver
Against Ukraine, Dempsey looked the shadow of the player who scored 14
goals in 2011-13 to led all players since Jurgen Klinsmann took over as national team coach. He returns after two months at relegation candidate Fulham during
which he went scoreless in seven games. Since leaving Tottenham in August 2013 for the Sounders in his blockbuster transfer that shook MLS, Dempsey has scored just one goal for club -- against the LA
Galaxy in the final game of the regular season -- and one goal for country -- a consolation penalty kick at Costa Rica.
Despite his form, Schmid told Seattle reporters on Thursday that he was convinced
Dempsey will do well with him and he will be sure to get him ready for the World Cup.
"Right now," said Schmid, "I think everyone has these super-high expectations, and it's a
little bit unfair. He's been in difficult situations, coming in here without a preseason and jumping into a MLS season in the middle of the year is difficult. Going to a team that's
fighting relegation is difficult, as well."
"Now he comes back here. With time, he'll do well. We'll get him ready for Jurgen [Klinsmann, USMNT coach], but more so than
anything we'll have him ready for Seattle."
MLS WEEK 1: Schedule
Saturday, March 8
3 pm ET
Seattle vs. Sporting KC, NBCSN
7 pm ET
D.C. United vs. Columbus, MLS LIVE
7:30 pm ET
Vancouver vs. New York
8:30 pm ET
Houston vs. New England, MLS LIVE
FC Dallas vs. Montreal,
10:30 pm ET
LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake, MLS LIVE
Portland vs. Philadelphia, MLS LIVE
Sunday, March 9
3 pm ET
Chivas USA vs. Chicago, UniMas
Sporting KC will know very quickly where it stands on two fronts, opening with five games in 15 days. Besides the Seattle opener, it will play MLS games at home against DC Dallas March 15 and San
Jose March 22, but also play a home-and-home series against Cruz Azul of Mexico March and March 19 in the Concacaf Champions League. Two other MLS clubs are involved in the CCL quarterfinals but both
have open dates: San Jose before its first game against Toluca and the Galaxy between its two games against Tijuana.
COACHES CORNER. Four head coaches
-- Gregg Berhalter (Columbus), Carl Robinson (Vancouver) and Wilmer Cabrera
(Chivas USA) and Jeff Cassar (Real Salt Lake) -- will make their MLS debuts this weekend, and three others -- Oscar
Pareja (FC Dallas), Frank Klopas (Montreal) and Frank Yallop (Chicago) -- will coach their first MLS game
with their new teams.
"To be honest, I don't think about it until it's brought up. There's a good chance
I'll forget before the game starts. There's no guarantee you're ever going to score."
-- Landon Donovan, who opens the 2014 MLS season for the
Galaxy against Real Salt Lake on Saturday with a chance to break the all-time MLS scoring record he shares with Jeff Cunningham. (MLSSoccer.com)
PROMOTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS. Real Salt Lake opens its 10th MLS season on the road at the Galaxy but that doesn't mean it will be quiet back on the homefront. The defending Western
Conference champs will host a series of events. They will include some obvious things like
a kickaround at a local middle school and watch party (complete with shuffleboard, FIFA tournament and movie screening). But RSL will also co-host a grass bocce tournament with the Utah Bocce


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Know Your Towing Rights
by Shani Muhammad WCJB TV 20 News
  A disabled Gainesville woman says she stopped to mail some letters and her car was towed. She says the towing company violated her rights. Gainesville police say it takes just five minutes for a tow truck operator to drag your car away, and sometimes they are in the wrong. So what can you do?
  The disabled woman filed a complaint with G-P-D. That's your first step. but knowing your rights is important too. You should also call the communications center at 955-1818 and find out if your vehicle has been trespassed towed.
  With parking spots at a premium, people who park illegally can hurt a business owner's bottom line, but Erin Rosas says drivers aren't always wrong. "I have a handicapped parking decal. They don't just hand those things out." Ultimate Towing gave Rosas a ticket, but she says her handicap decal proves that she had up to 4-hours to be there.
  Lt. Peter Bachhaus investigates towing complaints for GPD. "Many times students have used the very same lot to park and eat at nearby restaurants and to go to class. That's why they initiated trespass towing so the spaces would be available for the patrons of the post office."
   Lt. Bachhaus says he's handled 56 complaints since August from drivers who've been towed ...42 of those claimed they were towed improperly... and some complaints alleged extreme rudeness and described towing as predatory. Tow companies are required by law to accept cash, credit or debit, andknowing your rights may just protect you in the future.
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When you have sensitive skin it is sometimes impossible to find a product that won't sting, burn or otherwise irritate your skin. My little cousin has extremely sensitive skin but loves being active outside. So, lately I've found myself trying to find her the right sunscreen products to use while she frolics with her friends in the great outdoors. Here are 3 Sunscreens for Sensitive Skin:
Dermalogica Super Sensitive Shield SPF 30
This broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen is formulated with Dermalogica's UltraCalming Complex of oat and botanical actives to help minimize discomfort for sensitized, reactive and recently resurfaced skin. The sunscreen goes on sheer and provides hydration while locking in skin's natural moisture. Dermalogica Super Sensitive Shield SPF 30 uses only mineral UV protectors and is fragrance free and color free. $48
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture for Sensitive Skin
This is a super light-weight moisturizing sunscreen that literally just vanishes into skin. In addition to being oil free, it's alcohol free and fragrance free. Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin has SPF 15, so, while not ideal for a playdate in the park, it provides just enough protection for short stints outside. $9.99
Aveeno Natural Protection Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50
This broad spectrum SPF that is made with 100% naturally sourced sunscreen ingredients. The light-weight fragrance and oil free formula forms a protective barrier on top of skin that scatters both UVA and UVB rays. Aveeno Natural Protection Lotion Sunscreen SPF is water resistant up to 80 minutes. $10.99
While I can't do anything to change that fact the my beloved cousin has sensitive skin, I can certainly do my part in helping her to find products that will work for her without any irritation. The above sunscreens do just that.
Do you have sensitive skin? What's your favorite sunscreen?
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Bolster Pillow PatternOctober 17th, 2011
Pillow & Bolster Patterns, Page 2. Crochet pillows create a warm and inviting ambience that can reflect the holiday at hand. Learn how to make a pillow to decorate your house. Make an easy bolster pillow by sewing only rectangles! This is a great project to practice hemming. This Brisbane bolster pillow by Harbor House features 100% cotton in a crisp sage with a quilted seaweed pattern. Ties on the side add elegance to the design. Bubbles Bolster designed by Janet Szabo A beautiful and novel rolled pillow. The DIY Anthropologie Inspired Bolster Pillow is a great alternative.
Bolster Pillow Pattern
- Easy pillows to make, designs stenciled on with freezer paper technique.
- Make the pattern on paper and cut the top apart from the bottom.
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Airing on PBS tonight at 8 p.m. is "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial", a two hour documentary that tells the story of the Dover case. The ACLU are super-excited!
Of all of the cases the ACLU has taken on in the last few years, our challenge to the promotion of "intelligent design" in Dover, Pennsylvania's public schools is one that truly speaks volumes about our work - work that ACLU supporters like you make possible.
That is why I wanted to let you know about an upcoming program highlighting this landmark case.
I won't know how objective the documetary itself is until I watch it, however a recent move by PBS has one group up in arms:
A packet for educators issued by the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) in conjunction with the NOVA program "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" encourages teaching practices that are probably unconstitutional, a conservative organization stated on Tuesday.
"The NOVA/PBS teaching guide encourages the injection of religion into classroom teaching about evolution in a way that likely would violate current Supreme Court precedents about the First Amendment's Establishment Clause," said John West, vice president for public policy and legal affairs at the Discovery Institute, in a news release.
The 22-page document is a companion piece to the two-hour NOVA docudrama, "Judgment Day," airing on most network affiliates Tuesday night. The film is about a trial concerning intelligent design that took place in Dover, Pa., in 2005.
The guide claims to provide teachers with "easily digestible information to guide and support you in facing challenges to evolution."
In the booklet, teachers are instructed to use such discussion questions as: "Can you accept evolution and still believe in religion?" The answer to that query is provided as: "Yes. The common view that evolution is inherently antireligious is simply false."
So, does this blanket answer cover all religions? It doesn't seem to be a very neutral answer to different religions to me. Does it violate current interpretation of the Establishment Clause?
Government in our democracy, state and national, must be neutral in matters of religious theory, doctrine, and practice. It may not be hostile to any religion or to the advocacy of no-religion; and it may not aid, foster, or promote one religion or religious theory against another or even against the militant opposite. The First Amendment mandates governmental neutrality between religion and religion, and between religion and nonreligion.
The Discovery Institute thinks so:
"This statement is simplistic and not neutral among different religions, and in that sense arguably inconsistent with Supreme Court teachings concerning neutrality," said attorney Casey Luskin, program officer for public policy and legal affairs at the institute.
"The Supreme Court ruled in Epperson v. Arkansas that the government must maintain 'neutrality between religion and religion,'" said Randal Wenger, a Pennsylvania attorney who filed amicus briefs in the Kitzmiller v. Dover School District case.
"Because the briefing packet only promotes religious viewpoints that are friendly towards evolution, this is not neutral, and PBS is encouraging teachers to violate the First Amendment's Establishment Clause," Wenger added.
In its news release, the Discovery Institute indicates that it has enlisted more than a dozen attorneys and legal scholars, including Wenger, to review the PBS teaching guide with an eye to its constitutionality.
"The PBS materials, in suggesting that students need not be concerned that evolution violates their religion, ironically equip public school teachers to violate our current conception of the First Amendment by explicitly teaching students concerning matters of religious belief," Wenger said.
So, is PBS encouraging teachers to violate the First Amendment? I'm not a lawyer or constitutional scholar, so I don't know. However, the Discovery Institute has a convincing argument in my opinion. Interesting to say the least.


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1. The W.O.P.R. cumputer from the movie "Wargames." CPE 1704 TKS (yes, I have been holding that computer launch code in my noggin for over 30 years...waiting for a moment like today to use it...FINALLY)
2. "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". Love the British.
3. Cerebro from the film "X-Men".
4. Can't remember.
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In Part II of the Financial Cleanse, we'll talk about Making it Automatic.
In the Automatic Millionaire (by now, you must think I'm in love with David Bach since I mention him non-stop) he talks about making it automatic. You pay your cell phone bill, your rent, your utilities, and then you have some money left over. You spend like usual, and at the end of the month, you have $25 to spare, so you put it away in savings. The next month- same thing, you have $15 to spare, so you put it away in savings.
I used to roll like this and it didn't work.
I would dip into my savings and take some money out for my trips, and at the end of the day, couldn't really say how much I was putting away per month. I THOUGHT I had a budget I stuck to…I had AIMED to put away X amount of dollars per month, but looking back at my transactions, this didn't really happen all the time. I had made excuses like "oh, I just need only a few hundred here, I'll return that amount next month". It didn't happen. It is human nature not to have much will power! The more you tempt yourself to stay away from something, the more you gravitate towards it and succumb to it. Kind of like that chocolate bar that you told yourself you wouldn't have and ended up eating two..or three. Or that bad-ass boyfriend who treated you poorly, wasn't returning your calls or texts and you tell yourself you won't text him again for fear of coming off as a loser-stalker but you did anyway… and came off as a loser-stalker (said scenario isn't from personal experience, yeahhhhh……..).
Anyways, so why fight it? Since then, I have made it automatic. And it's really working. I transfer X amount of dollars from my chequing account into my High Interest Savings Account. I haven't actually set up "pre-authorized deductions" biweekly because I am the type of person who needs to keep some sort of control (in case I need to keep some money in my chequing account, you know). Soooo to fix this problem, I set up "future transactions" and set them up on the day I get paid. I can always change the date or the dollar amount to be transferred. I set up future transactions for about 2-3 months, then repeat.
I would say this is the hands down EASIEST thing you can do to take control of your finances. So start off with $50 a month automatically and work your way up to 10-30% of your gross biweekly paycheck. A budget planner to keep track of where your money's at (credit accounts, debit accounts, bill payments) doesn't hurt either- and it's easy to stick to, if it's automatic too.
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Walker Chiropractic & Wellness, PSC, received services from the SBDC which serves 10 counties in northwest Iowa. Because of their overall success in building a business plan as they began serving Swea City and Algona, they were selected to be featured in the report.
"Dr. Rebecca and Jacob came to the SBDC with a meticulous business plan," said Kelly McCarty, Director of the Northwest Iowa SBDC. "They understood their market and how to best serve their patients in Algona and Swea City."
Walker Chiropractic provides patients with integrated natural health care which is anchored with chiropractic care provided by Dr. Rebecca and Jacob Walker. Their effort involves a holistic approach to health care by empowering individuals with health education, nutritional support and chiropractic adjustments. This provides patients with overall mental and physical well-being.
They took a similar approach when working with McCarty, taking advantage of the many services available from the SBDC.
"The doctors had done their homework and needed a little assistance from the SBDC to finalize a loan with their bank and with the Kossuth County Revolving Loan Fund," McCarty said. "It was a rewarding experience to work with young professionals wanting to establish and grow a business in Kossuth County."
The Walkers opened their clinic in Swea City in August of 2012 and the Algona clinic about a month later.
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Years ago the Partnership for a Drug Free America ran a memorable TV ad with the tag lines, "This is your brain. This is drugs. This is your brain on drugs. Any questions?" Critics decried the advertisement's "scare tactics," but the ads definitely made an impression.
The British government intends to employ a much more graphic approach in its anti-smoking campaign. By the end of 2009, all tobacco products sold in Britain will be required to have graphic warnings like the one at left. Read more about it here at the BBC. The British ads make the fried egg commercials seem almost literary in comparison.
There is some evidence to suggest that smoking may have different impacts on men and women. This study by the Copenhagen Center for Prospective Population Studies at the Institute of Preventive Medicine in Denmark suggests that the "relative risks suggest that women may be more sensitive than men to some of the deleterious effects of smoking."
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I'm a student in the day and a line cook at night. My wife works for a growing financial investment company during the day and she's a student at night. When I'm awake, she's asleep. When I'm asleep she's awake. Within our industry if we start off as a line cook we'll do 8 hours and as you progress and make your way up the brigade system, hours don't decrease they increase. My question is there's an alarming rate of divorces and chefs that never get to see their children. My wife and I really would like to have a kid but we barely see each other and adding another person in the mix is going to be hard. My dream is to become a top chef but I don't want to lose relationships along the way in order to reach that dream. I want to get people's opinions as far as how they go about balancing the work in the kitchen and the work needed at home. Thanks in advance.
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i would like to have a 6 month curriculum in place before i pull my DD out of public school and start to HS her. how do i make a curriculum though\
My reasons for wanting to HS-
1) services offered at school are not very good, and I end up pulling her out any way to get private speech therapy
2) I feel like I dont see my child all day, and when I do she is exhausted and wants to veg out
3) I dont like that they dont have gym or art everyday, so I have evening classes for that, or we do it on our own at home
4) homework-- if im helping her with homework for 30-45 minutes a night, why not just homeschool for a few extra hours
do these sound reasonable
why did you chose to homeschool
First, I would like to politely suggest you read up on deschooling first. Many children, when coming out of a school environment, need time to decompress and in a sense reset themselves.
I dont know that you need 6 months of a curriculum. In the beginning, for many, there is lots of trial and error in figuring out what works best for the child (and the parent:) ). I would hate for you to feel "locked in" if something doesnt work.
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I agree with greenmagick. Kids are so programmed to 'school' that going to anything different needs time. Having a plan is going to be very difficult for both of you. There is nothing wrong with saying 'kiddo on Tuesdays lets go to the park after speech therapy' or 'lets go to the library on Fridays' type of thing. But a formal learning plan is a bit much.
IDK how old your DD is but she needs to de-school and just 'be a kid'. Yes, 'be a kid'. If she is going to speech therapy, give her time to concentrate on that aspect of her life. If you feel art and physical activity is important than make lots of time for those types of activities. Learning and can does happen during Art, playground, Speech therapy, library, etc.
Go find a homeschool group, or several groups, see what other families are doing - just as there are a million different classrooms, there are a million different ways to homeschool.
School does not need to happen M-F 9am-3pm. We school when it suits us best, that can be weekend evenings! Right now its Sunday night and kiddo is working on a programming class. (not homework, just the class). Later he will read for a couple hours. He was talking about creating some 3-D art on graph paper tomorrow. IMO that counts as art and math both.
I've been homeschooling DS for 7 years and honestly, I don't really have a 6 month plan.
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I agree with the deschooling, as suggested by the previous poster.
As far as making your own curriculum, that's rather a large question and people do it in all sorts of ways. I would take the time that your daughter is deschooling to check out various learning philosophies and maybe make a list and talk with her about it to see what style she's more drawn to. That will at least narrow down curriculum options. Some curricula are full packages with every subject, some you can pick bits and pieces. You may opt against any curricula at all, depending on what resources you like. Once you know what direction you are leaning toward, check out curricula that have that follow that philosophy. If you find yourself liking a little of this and a little of that, then maybe spend a lot of time on MDC reading threads on various resources, or check out www.homeschoolreviews.com. Also, it's worth checking out Ambleside Online, which is free and Charlotte Mason-inspired. For each grade level they have great reading lists that I like to browse. AO also has other subject resources listed if you want to go by that.
For us, we are Waldorf-inspired but I definitely draw from many resources. I like Oak Meadow quite a bit for a holistic and gentle, nature/arts based curriculum. I'm also able to buy bits and pieces of it, so I don't have to purchase an entire grade level package which may have bits I don't want. I also like the booklists on AO and Sonlight. Rainbow Resource has an awesome catalogue that gives detailed reviews of different curricula. I also quite like the workbooks from The Critical Thinking Company. I'm using a language arts workbook and math workbook from there this year and love them. They are some of the best on the market as far as ease of use, content, size, lay out ... I'm very impressed with them. We do many hands-on things with our homeschool, like drawing, painting, clay modeling, logic puzzles and games (we love Think Fun games and other logic games like Set). I have no desire for our homeschool to be dry and boring, so even though I employ workbooks (they definitely have their place since we have a newborn at home at the moment), I don't want to be entirely stuck at the table. My daughter is 6.75 so we also start our homeschooling time with singing and dancing to keep things peppy. Not knowing how old your daughter is, I don't know if that would help or not, but it does make homeschooling time fun, even if you are just doing stretches to a CD for 5 minutes each morning. I kind of like celebrating that what we do is not like institutionalized schooling.
I chose to homeschool for many of the reasons you listed--I didn't want to send my daughter off for a big chunk of the day; I didn't like how school functioned or how they viewed the learning process (like testing, homework, etc.); I didn't like the school environment with punishments/rewards ... well, a whole host of reasons. We wanted freedom and time to relax and be together, and that's just what we have.
Best wishes!
FWIW, while I agree that you will find homeschooling to be such a different animal from school that you and your child would benefit from "de-schooling", I understand your desire for a plan and structure.
Some people transition out of a regular school mode by using boxed cirriculum that has textbooks and is very school-like.
Creative Homeschooling by Lisa Rivero is a good book to look at to consider styles of teaching/learning and to read about a number of people who switched from school (although IIRC most of them left school because their children were not being challenged enough in school).
The Well Trained Mind is a good book (which has a giant homeschooling forum) that has a structured style to the learning and lots of suggestions for resources.
So anyways, your reasons to home school sound reasonable. I generally pick the most positive ones to share with people - for instance that you want to be with your child during the best part of their day and they are so tired in the evenings. Something that doesn't insult or attack their way of life.
For making choices about what to use for each subject, I think finding a topic or two that your daughter really loves and digging into those with her (a "unit study") is a great way for her to learn a lot while you are still figuring out how you want to "do school" with her.
Good luck! It's fun.
I agree with the previous posters as well..
I spent the time in August to plan to December, its just plan not going to work. I quickly found that my oldest is great at math and eats it up like its cool.. Shes almost finished the whole years worth of math work and we have only been "doing school" for a month or so. Reading, where I thought she would excel, has been extremely slow going.. I have found the reason for it (she needs glasses) but we are no where near where I thought we would be.. I think its good to have some idea but realize it will probably be thrown out of the window quickly. Thats the beauty of homeschool, you can adjust plans to fit the needs/personality of your child.
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Celebrating the best and brightest in Latino entertainment, the stars converged on the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium for the 2011 NCLR ALMA Awards on Saturday evening (September 10).
Among those joining in on the annual tribute were co-hosts of the show, Eva Longoria and George Lopez, along with fan favorites such as Jessica Alba and Demi Lovato.
Other participants in the red carpet festivities included "NCIS" actress Cote de Pablo, "Glee" beauty Naya Rivera and "Spy Kid" cutie Alexa Vega.
While the 2011 NCLR ALMA Awards took place in Santa Monica this evening, the show is pre-taped with a set air date of Friday, September 16th at 8PM EDT on NBC.
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I'll give that kid his due: while his R2D2 is missing rocket jets, it is way more creative than the all-too-ubiquitous monolithic snow penis which- fun fact- served as the Seal of the City of Syracuse until 1978.
All told, I'd love some snow down here in the Mid-Atlantic. Not Heathrow-closing, semi-apocalyptic levels of snow like those currently choking Europe at the moment... but a good couple of inches would really put me in the holiday spirit.
Then maybe I can make my own Al Gore ice sculpture or snow Domo!


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"I think I felt compelled in a way because if I hadn't written the part, I never would have been offered the part. There are at least 10 guys who would have been offered the part before me."
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- Juneau County Board
Juneau County Board: Halt $64-Million bond to Shadowlands for FRAC Sand-mining Operation
1. It's Financially Risky. If Shadowlands were to default on bond repayment, Juneau County could be named and involved in lawsuits and incur the costs of defending against them. Fracking and the industries that support it could be considered a risky financial investment because of the environmental and public health concerns the industry is facing and the record low prices of natural gas.
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2. Tax-Exempt. Shadowlands would secure a tax-exempt status with issuance of the bond.
3. Shadowlands doesn't need the money. The Star Times reported " A final no vote by supervisors on the borrowing plan is unlikely to halt the project. And Shadowland's Chief Financial Officer said, "It certainly can proceed without the county's assistance," Bates said. "This is just a way to finance it.""
4. Health and Environmental Concerns are Serious. There is also the moral question of Juneau County sponsoring an industry so fraught with environmental concerns for their citizens. Trempeleau County is facing MAJOR run-off problems from sand-mining operations. In fact one resident's home was completely washed away. When the DNR issued a citation the owners of the operation sold it and now there's nothing but finger pointing. "We've learned citations are pretty much ineffective for this industry".
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Cancer, asthma and lung-related diseases are clearly increased by the presence of silica sand in the atmoshere and Wisconsin has NO sand air standards. The industry is moving quicker than or laws to protect its citizens.
5. It's Boom or Bust. Though we could incur a temporary benefit from the boom (up to 50 jobs) the bust that historically follows a mining boom leaves communities devastated and can take decades to overcome. Mineral and sand extraction is land intensive contributing to significant environmental degradation.. This makes mining-dependent areas less attractive places to live, work, do business, and visit, depressing economic diversification and development.
To read more on this: http://www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com/webfiles/fnitools/documents/economics_of_frac_sand_mining.pdf
THERE IS NO BENEFIT TO JUNEAU COUNTY ISSUING THESE BONDS Tell the County Board of Supervisors to say NO!
- Juneau County Board
Halt $64-Million bond to Shadowlands for FRAC Sand-mining Operation
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Walsall and Northern Ireland striker Will Grigg has hinted he may be about to agree terms on a new contract at the Banks's Stadium.
Speaking to the Express & Star Grigg said "It's where I've started my career and the gaffer has given me my chance so I would be happy to stay. I just want to concentrate, though, you never know where we're going to be at the end of the season so I'll concentrate on getting us into the play-offs and we'll go from there".
The 21-year-old Solihull born striker has notched 16 club goals and a his first ever start for Norther Ireland this season and is seen as a major part of the clubs recent surge in form, his potential re-signing will be a huge boost to the whole squad.
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What is wrong with my Bermuda Grass: Infected With A Fungus?
I have a section of my front yard that seems to be turning from a nice lush green to a yellow/brownish color. I've already done the test for chinch bugs and it came up negative. Here is a photo of the section in question:
If you notice, there is a flower bed behind that patch of grass. The front yard slopes down, towards the street, making the flower bed higher in elevation than the yard. Here are some samples of the fungus/mushrooms that are growing in the mulch:
Some of the fungus/mushrooms look like a bees nest or a honeycomb. Others look like a regular ol mushroom. I noticed that my bushes/plants in that flower bed started to get sick looking (brown spots, not growing) and that seemed to have spread to the yard. When water runs off the property it drains directly into that area you see the yellow grass. That yellow grass doesn't seem to grow, is very patchy looking up close, and stays at a constant 1/2' - 3/4' tall.
Lastly, here are some background details about the home and yard:
1. Built in Feb 2011 in Katy, Tx (outside Houston)
2. Had a hard freeze early Feb 2011 (sod was brown)
3. Grass started to grow in March except for that area
4. I water on a regular basis using an irrigation system
5. I fertilized 2 times since March. I stopped due to drought
6. There is a layer of white "mycelium" beneath the mulch. I've tried using an anti-fungal solution from Home Depot to resolve this issue, but it hasn't helped at all.
I'm at the point where I'm seriously considering digging up that grass and replanting more sod. Any input you can give would be very much appreciated. If you're in the Katy area, I'll even buy you 2 beers lol.
How cold it has the weather gotten in your area this fall? The Bermuda could just be beginning to brown out for the winter. Since the area beginning to brown is away from a house it's less protected than the other areas nearer the house. Also since it has been heat stressed through the drought this year it's going to be a lot more sensitive to winter browning. If you can it's certainly needs a good watering and winter fertilization before going dormant. Overall, Bermuda grass really needs fertilization whenever it's growing so not fertilizing it definitely hurt.
Bermuda will be going brown about this time but do follow up on the possibility of fungus especially if there is lots of thatch in the turf and you have watered late in the day. Now is not a bad time to dethatch and overseed with annual grass seed if you want. You can also buy a die for bermuda. Looks kind of weird to me though.
By the way, could you update your info to include general information about your location? Makes it easier to respond. I see you included the info in your post though so thanks for that.
The box store fungicides may not be strung enough if you have that problem. You will need to source something else or consult a lawn care pro with an applicator license.
Thanks for your replies.
This browning has been occurring since April or May. Temperatures and conditions were perfect for bermuda grass to grow. Before we went on water rationing, I was watering every other day for about 4 minutes each zone, twice a day. If you go out to my lawn right now, the dirt is actually kind of muddy (due to the rain we got early in the week). The dirt is always moist so I doubt its a moisture problem.
Thanks for the fertilization suggestion. I think I will fertilize next week. Question about that though. Should I cut then fertilize or fertilize then cut?
sdsester, thanks for the suggestion about going with a professional on the fungicide. I will have to look into that.
As far as fertilization goes, cut first then fertilized.
I'm taking an irrigation design class and there are a lot of factors to consider for setting a schedule (season, elevation changes, type of turf, weather conditions, sun exposure patterns etc etc). I didn't design my irrigation system though (that's a whole other issue I'm having with my lawn right now).
Thanks for the tip on fertilize/cut question.
My guess is that about 1 inch below the sod the soil has a high clay content. The soil has become saturated which is common to clay with an almost flat grade. Saturated soil becomes anaerobic and kills most plants.
You can confirm this by cutting a one foot plug from the sod. Then remove a bit more soil and give it a smell. If I'm right, it's not going to be a pleasant smell.
There is no easy fix to this type situation. The sod has to be removed. About three inches of the subsoil has to be removed and discarded. An equal amount of sand has to be spread and mixed into the top three inched of clay to produce a permeable 6 inch soil depth. Check the ph of the mix and if needed correct to somewhere between 6 and 7. You will then be ready to grow a beautiful Bermuda lawn.
The good part is that you will not need your irrigation system unless you go three or more weeks without rain. At some point the savings in water cost will re-coop the cost of the sand.
pls8xx, so the big test would be the smell? should i be sending soil samples to our local agriculture department?
Smell is one good indicator. There are others. If you select an area and make sharp cuts around it, you may find that the edge can be pried up and then the sod will peel up like a square of carpet because all the roots are in the top 1 inch of soil. Of course I could be totally wrong; you don't give us a lot to go on.
Soil tests can be beneficial, especially if local soils tend to be too acid (ph value below 5.5). Your local agri guy can guide you on whether a test is advisable.
If you have a camera, take pictures of the sod square you remove, grass side and root side. Dig a bit in the soil below and get a photo. Squeeze some into a ball and get a photo.
Report back and we'll reevaluate.
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Produits de très bon rapport qualité prix, crème de grande contenance pour un format voyage. Cependant je pense que cette gamme est plus pour peau normale sans problèmes que pour peau mixte, il n'y a pas d'effet matifiant, et la crème contient du beurre de karité, pas ce qu'il y a de mieux en cas de problèmes de boutons.
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seems to be working.
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I bought this as a test to see if it would help my skin and it has. I have tried practically every product on the market along with heavy duty prescription drugs like Accutane for my chronic intermittent cystic acne. The Aubrey products appear to be the only ones that have actually decreased the amount of acne I get, the frequency of flareups and the healing time. I use the entire combination skin line in addition to the Amino Derm Gel by Aubrey.
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Produits de très bon rapport qualité prix, crème de grande contenance pour un format voyage. Cependant je pense que cette gamme est plus pour peau normale sans problèmes que pour peau mixte, il n'y a pas d'effet matifiant, et la crème contient du beurre de karité, pas ce qu'il y a de mieux en cas de problèmes de boutons.
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This kit is too heavy for my mildly sensitive/acne-prone skin. Cleansing lotion and toner are OK; moisturizer is way too greasy and just sits on the face... not to mention that tacky perfume kind of intrusive fragrance that lingers all day. Mask is viscous and doesn't seem to absorb much. I've noticed my overall complexion has worsened in just 2 days of using them. The sensitive skin set seems much much better.
very strange smell
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very strange smell
good results, super stong smell.
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I used it once, and won't use it again, can't bear the smell.
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it smells awful!
Wife loved it
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Will probably buy most of it separately now that we know we like it. Love Aubrey stuff. This is a decent value too. Much of this stuff goes a long way.
reasonable expectations
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This set was in my first received order. All products from set are very good to my skin (normal with oily T-zone). Facial сleansing lotion has nice texture and smell. In my opinion, this lotion don't washed off completely by water. But with this task facial toner works fine. Toner is soft and effective at the same time. Moisturizer SPF 15 has a thick consistency, but is absorbed instantly. Maybe somebody does not like the smell of moisturizer, but not me. After 3 steps my skin is fresh and pleasant to the touch. Mask is too oily, but washed off easily.
good chance to try small volume
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Seasonal movement, residency, and migration patterns of Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) across the annual cycle in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
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Seasonal movement, residency, and migration patterns of Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) across the annual cycle in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
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Studies of avian movement ecology afford essential insights regarding species' life histories, population dynamics, habitat and resource requirements, and other ecological relationships. While it is widely recognized that events in different stages of the annual cycle have important implications for processes in avian ecology, evolution, and conservation, challenges associated with quantifying migratory connectivity frequently constrain annual-cycle approaches to the study of avian movement. The majority of cross-seasonal movement studies have been conducted to either (1) establish linkages between geographically distinct wintering, breeding and migratory stopover locations; or (2) assess site fidelity and movement within fractions of the annual cycle (i.e. individual seasons). Far fewer studies employ annual-cycle approaches to investigate how local and regional movement patterns of individuals change seasonally within an area of breeding and wintering-range overlap. Within western Oregon's Willamette Valley in 2007, I quantified the intra- and inter-seasonal movement patterns, fidelity (regional/local), and migratory strategies of 37 radio-marked Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) to elucidate residency status in a region of breeding and wintering-range overlap. Available evidence indicated the potential for a variety of possible migratory behaviors for this relatively understudied migratory species; results revealed that the group monitored constituted winter residents (74%), winter transients (14%), summer residents (9%), and one year-round resident breeder (3%). Findings indicated a lack of connectivity between populations captured during winter and summer, scant evidence of partial migration (one year-round resident), as well as the first documentation of between-season fidelity of snipe to the region (return of winter resident in subsequent fall). Spring migration chronology of radio-marked winter residents indicated a strong sex differential in timing of migration, with males departing an average of 9.68 days earlier than females (20.11 days including winter transients). In contrast, fall migration patterns were suggestive of inverse chronology (females departing before males). Male-biased winter sex ratios were consistent with observed latitudinal clines for other nonbreeding shorebird populations. The protracted spring migration periods resulted in gradual dispersal consistent with energy minimization migration strategies. Across seasons, the extent of movements and use of multiple wetland sites suggested that snipe were capable of exploratory movements, but more regularly perceived local and fine-scale segments of the landscape as connected. There were no differences in the areal extent of individual home-ranges, number of sites visited, individual mobility, or distances detected from capture sites by individual sex (or interaction of sex × season). However, movements differed significantly by season and residency, with individuals exhibiting contracted movements during late winter, and most expansive movements during precipitation-limited periods (late spring, summer, fall 2007). Mean home-range size was 3.52 ± 0.93 km2 (100% MCP) and 1.57 ± 0.42 km2 (95% fixed kernel), and did not vary by sex; however, home-range varied markedly by season (range 100% MCP = 1.04 – 7.56 km2). Overall results indicated variable fidelity patterns (e.g., prolonged periods of within-season residency, transient behavior, between-season fidelity, partial migration), which were indicative of a complex regional population structure. Wilson's Snipe demonstrated striking differences in movement patterns, vagility and local site fidelity across seasons in the Willamette Valley, while previous studies of shorebird movement and habitat use in the region focused solely on winter and precipitation-copious periods. Furthermore, by highlighting the seasonal changes in snipe movement metrics, this study provides the first cross-seasonal profile of a shorebird species' space-use in a region of breeding and wintering-range overlap. Results provide insight on the regional and local fidelity and movement patterns of shorebirds in a spatiotemporally dynamic wetland landscape, across multiple seasons. Furthermore, findings indicate that single-season approaches to wetland management in the region present the risk of mischaracterizing species' spatial requirements, and highlight the need to consider: (1) cross-seasonal effects, and (2) inter-specific differences in shorebird life histories when developing regional wetland conservation plans.
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Who should replace Larry King at CNN?
Let the handicapping really begin.
Media writers have been fitting Larry King for a retirement watch for years now, pointing out his dizzying ratings losses and embarrassing on air gaffes with regularity. It has been a while since he was the linchpin of CNN's prime time lineup in ratings, but he has always been that odd-shaped puzzle piece -- a component that somehow worked in a way no one really understood, until it didn't.
Now CNN is finally moving to replace King, insisting he is choosing his own time to leave the show he has hosted for 25 years (which should make you more suspicious than ever about who really decided it was time for him to go). But as the cable channel fetes its faded, departing star, there is a question now on everyone's lips in earnest and in the open.
Who the heck can take over this job now?
If you believe the gossip sheets, CBS anchor Katie Couric has already turned down the gig and America's Got Talent judge Piers Morgan has been in talks (does CNN really have the stones to hire Eliot Spitzer and Piers Morgan in the same month?). As hardworking as American Idol host Ryan Seacrest is, I can't imagine him taking over the program while he's committed to Idol, though he was one of the subjects of the strongest rumors to replace King years ago.
Here's some names -- serious and not -- I would love to see. Who's on your list?
Howard Stern -- would never be boring, and at least he can remember guests names.
Oprah Winfrey -- isn't she leaving her current gig next year sometime, anyway?
Matt Lauer -- Say what you will about Mr. Today show, one of the best interviewers regularly working on TV.
Click below to read the press release from CNN:
TO: CNN Colleagues
FR: Jon Klein
Larry King has asked that I share with you a message to his audience that will be broadcast tonight at the top of his show. After 25 years, Larry has decided to take a step back from the nightly grind. He wants to take some time for himself and his family. So he will end his run with Larry King Live on his own terms, sometime this fall.
He is not leaving CNN. Larry is a beloved member of the CNN family and he will continue to contribute to our air with periodic specials.
Larry has been a giant in the industry for as long as most of us can remember. Anyone who ever mattered has sat for an interview on Larry's iconic set. They all know the man it is our privilege to call our colleague and friend--tireless and curious, respectful and inquisitive, caring, generous, influential, a citizen of the world.
We will celebrate his tenure in proper fashion over the coming months. Today is about Larry and about the beginning of a new chapter. It is not about good-bye.
Larry's message below aired at 9 p.m. Tuesday on Larry King Live.
Larry King Statement:
Before I start the show tonight, I want to share some personal news with you. Twenty five years ago, I sat across this table from New York Governor Mario Cuomo for the first broadcast of Larry King Live. Now, decades later, I talked to the guys here at CNN and I told them I would like to end Larry King Live, the nightly show, this fall and CNN has graciously accepted, giving me more time for my wife and I to get to the kids' little league games. I'll still be a part of the CNN family, hosting several Larry King specials on major national and international subjects.
I'm incredibly proud that we recently made the Guinness Book of World Records for having the longest running show with the same host in the same time slot. With this chapter closing I'm looking forward to the future and what my next chapter will bring, but for now it's time to hang up my nightly suspenders.
CNN Statement:
Just as CNN redefined the news business, Larry King defined the art of the television interview. His candor, curiosity and compassion are legendary, and his ability to interview people from all walks of life—world leaders, celebrities and everyday people—has made him an icon. Having conducted nearly 50,000 interviews over 50-plus years in broadcasting, Larry deserves to take some time for himself and his family. After 25 years at CNN, he will conclude Larry King Live on his own terms, sometime this fall. We are proud and grateful that Larry will continue the next chapter of his storied career at CNN and will host several specials over the coming years.
Today is about Larry. We will announce plans for the 9pm hour in the weeks ahead.


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Printies are sheets of pre-sewn fabric ready to be stamped with any design you create or download, using a standard inkjet printer. Just print, stuff and go: manufacturer Techno Source claims it uses no more ink than paper.
They'll be offered in six different shapes from fall 2009, with each set costing under $20. You can already start planning your conquests at the official MyPrinties website.


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Shaw Webmail Login to Email Account www.shaw.ca
Welcome to Shaw Webmail
Sign in with your Shaw Email: Password: Remember me. Forgot your password? Shaw Webmail Subscribers: Attention Please, This web login page offers you a handy and easy alternative access to your Shaw netmail services account. Feel free to login to your Att web account to check your emails online on the web.
Email Login, Sign in with your Shaw Email:
Shaw email is is easily accessable through you web browse right form your computer or anyother device. Simply go to the link http://webmail.shaw.ca for easily login to your verizon webmail account. Guys, don't get angry we are here to help you to access your email account to manage your emails through your device. If you don't have your account associated with Shaw, Are you new here? Sign up for Customer Centre and get quick and easy access to your Shaw account. Enjoy!
Enter your shaw email and password to access and manage your email through shaw webmail online services. He says, this is good way to access, one day when I was ill, and my wife is not well also. I ordered pizza for our dinner, she like also cold drink but i refused to take such kind of cold drinks in cool weather. After some time I open my laptop and login to my shaw webmail account and see an email coming from my best friends in Canada. Provides broadband cable TV and high speed internet to British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and some areas of eastern Canada. i read the mail and ask my wife to open her shaw account. She also laughs, this was our wedding anniversary card, we both forgot and plan to eat a pizza in cool night.


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- Scott WhiddenOwner, Fentons Creamery
Fentons Creamery: Don't trash the Earth! Use greener containers and utensils
Since 1894, Fentons Creamery has been an iconic Oakland landmark. For generations It has served up its famous handcrafted ice creams. Fentons has been featured on the Travel Channel, The History Channel, The Food Network, in USA Today and ZAGAT. Fentons even made a cameo in Pixar's family film "Up".
On a recent visit to the shop in Oakland's Piedmont neighborhood I took my place in the long line snaking out the door. While waiting, I was saddened to see huge garbage bins filled to the brim with Fentons containers, lids, and plastic spoons -- destined for the landfill.
Generations of young people have enjoyed Fentons, and Fentons can help make sure there's a greener future for the next generation of ice cream enthusiasts. That's why we are asking Fentons to replace the thousands of containers that would end up in a landfill with greener, more sustainable containers and utensils.
Tell Fentons Creamery: In honor of Earth Day, switch to more sustainable containers and utensils at your ice cream parlors and restaurants.
- Owner, Fentons Creamery
Scott Whidden
We love Fentons Creamery, and appreciate everything you and your company do for the communities of Oakland.
Generations of young people have enjoyed Fentons, and we, residents of the Bay Area and lovers of Fentons ice cream, are asking you to help make sure there's a greener future for the next generation of ice cream enthusiasts.
It's common to see huge garbage bins filled to the brim with Fentons containers outside your shops -- destined for the landfill.
In honor of Earth Day, we are asking you to stop sending many thousands of containers to the landfill and instead use greener, more sustainable containers and utensils at Fentons Creamery.
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