text:
Name of Business: Nishihara/Wilkinson Design Inc.
The American Red Cross Capital Region Chapter is looking for a few heroes in Stanislaus County.
If prayers are answered and the Valley sees April showers, there are a variety of free events offered this month at local libraries to help children and adults get out of the rain.
Those individuals in need of a place to safely discard expired, unused or unwanted and potentially dangerous prescription medications now have an option to do so in Turlock.
For most teenagers, text messaging has increased the feasibility of communicating with family, sending funny pictures to classmates, or hashing out in great detail to friends what their crush said to them between class periods that day.
The sunlight that is cast on Turlock Covenant Church sanctuary is unique in that it is reflected through vast stained glass windows dating back to 1928 when the church was built. Now, the church also has a more recent custom stained glass piece on display in the sanctuary lobby.
On Wednesday California Gov. Jerry Brown announced the first ever mandatory water reduction measures to be implemented in communities across the state, a testament to the severity of the ongoing drought that promises to be problematic in the upcoming summer months.
Members and guests of the Turlock American Legion Post celebrated the organization's 96th anniversary on Friday with a dinner hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. Founded in 1919, the American Legion Rex Ish Post 88 is named after Rex Ish, the first World War I causality from Turlock. Over the decades, the American Legion members have been dedicated to serving military veterans, service members and the community at large.
Local car club 209 Rustbuckets are combining their annual car show with a host of spring activities, including an Easter egg hunt for kids.
The Turlock Gospel Mission is calling a Hail Mary pass in order to raise enough funds to operate its meal mission and day center for homeless families during the fund-dry summer months. To execute this play, the mission is bringing in the big guns: Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.
Solar providers are doing everything in their power to convince the Turlock Irrigation District to reconsider its proposed rate design for new solar customers after the District reached its 5 percent net metering cap in November.
As the drought continues to scorch the state with no foreseeable end, the Turlock Irrigation District Board of Directors took action on Tuesday to implement a historically-low 18-inch cap water allotment with no carryover in the Don Pedro Reservoir for the 2015 irrigation season.
Any book lover can attest to the fact that there never seems to be enough book shelf space. The Friends of the Turlock Public Library are facing this problem about a hundred times over.
The likelihood of a teen driver getting into a collision because of distractions from cell phones, music players, and the like, is far greater than previously believed according to a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
In the wake of a new report that found e-cigarettes pose serious health risks and are just as addictive as conventional cigarettes, the California Department of Public Health is launching a campaign to put a damper on the vapor devices.
Page 109 of 358
A Turlock business is helping to support education while asking county young women to plan for their future in leadership roles.
Tucked behind the city library and sheltered by a cluster of tall, drooping trees, the Turlock Senior Center is a haven for entertainment, exercise and ...
The Turlock Fire Department responded to a large blaze at an outside storage unit that was rapidly threatening to spread to the adjoining apartment.
A fire that started in a clothes dryer ignited a detached garage and was threatening to spread to the residence before Turlock firefighters were able ...
The Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are accepting applications for the $10,000 California Leopold Conservation Award.
Page 2 of 2
Privacy policy and Terms of service


text:
That was a fast rumor-to-fact turnaround. The larger screen Nintendo DSi I posted about on Tuesday now has a name and a Japanese launch date. The DSi LL will have 4.2" screens and will launch November 21st for ¥20,000 (about $220). In North America and Europe it will be called DSi XL and will launch during calendar Q1 of 2010. The screens of the new device are a little bigger than rumored and are a pretty significant step up in size once you see the old and new units compared. They're also supposed to have a larger viewing angle than the current DSi screens. The DSi LL will initially be offered in Wine Red, Dark Brown and Natural White. Engadget has a chart comparing the DS, DSi and DSi LL that helps put things in perspective.
Officially Nintendo says they've made this new DSi LL for older gamers who have trouble seeing the screens of the other models. I can see it also being popular with people who own a DS not because of its mobility but because of the kinds of games the system offers (games that take advantage of the touch screen as well as old school turn-based RPGs). The larger form factor won't be a deterrent if you don't carry your DS around with you anyway.
From a business perspective, Nintendo needs the DSi LL to prop up its falling sales. According to posts at VentureBeat and PC World, Nintendo profits are falling and they won't be making their forecasts. For the April to September 2009 period, Wii sales dropped 43% when compared to the prior year. DS sales were down 15% even with the spring launch of the DSi. Investment in the DSi LL was probably fairly modest and should give the DS line a nice bump in sales as Nintendo fans rush out to buy this year's model.
Fixing the Wii situation could be more challenging. The release of New Super Mario Brothers on November 15th should product an uptick in Wii sales, but overall it feels like Nintendo has painted themselves into a corner. They more or less neglected the 'core gamer' while selling Wii & Wii Fit bundles to soccer moms everywhere. That market seems to be approaching saturation and those old folks in the retirement homes we saw playing Wii Sports aren't running out to buy Dead Space Extraction or Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Nintendo has to find a way to get real gamers excited about the system again (and in fairness the two games I just mentioned, while both third party, should help). Or maybe real gamers are still excited about the Wii, but there just aren't enough of us to maintain the crazy-high numbers the Wii was selling for the first years of its life? Perhaps Nintendo has to step up the quantity of first party AAA games for real gamers in order to make up their decreasing hardware profits with higher software sales?
If Wii sales are tapering off, will we see some kind of Wii HD or Wii 2 announced at E3 2010?

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Experience A Truly Wild Adventure At The Historic UXU Guest Ranch
At UXU Ranch, horseback riding and guided angling is just the start of a custom-tailored vacation. Nine historic cabins sit nestled amidst tall pines, within a stone's throw of the Shoshone river. Abundant wildlife sightings and convenient access to Yellowstone Park make the UXU the clear choice for those seeking an extraordinary wilderness adventure.
- Wifi
- Restaurant Onsite
- Pets Allowed
- Property Size 9 units
- Conference Facility
- Kids Allowed
- Nearby City Yellowstone
- Nearby Water Shoshone River
- Open Dates All Year
The UXU Ranch is proud to offer all inclusive holiday vacations. Enjoy Rodeo, Yellowstone Tour, Chuckwagon dinner and gunfight in Cody and as much riding as you want. All included!
Dude Ranch
Since 1929, The UXU Ranch is one of the oldest, most historic dude ranches in the U.S. Our beautifully renovated, historic cabins sit nestled amid tall pines, just a stone's throw from the river. Come see what paradise in Wyoming looks like!
Fly fishing is a favorite at UXU Ranch! Just minutes away you'll find Shoshone River, where you can discover some of the best spots for catching Yellowstone cutthroat, rainbows, cuttbows and brown trout. This is the ideal fishing experience!
Life in the Rocky Mountains doesn't get better than this! The Absaroka Wilderness is prime territory for hiking, blue ribbon trout fishing, white water river rafting and exploring spectacular scenery!
The UXU Ranch is a wilderness lovers Paradise. Located just a few miles from the East entrance to Yellowstone National Park, wildlife sightings and photographic opportunities are abundant.
Cabins, Cottages, and Chalets
9 historic cabins sit nestled amidst tall pines, just a stone's throw from the river. Enjoy peace and tranquility in your own cabin tucked into the wilderness.
Additional Information
- Gift Shop
- Play Ground
- Bird Watching
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Hiking
- Wildlife & Nature
- Whitewater Rafting
Room Amenities
- Sundeck
- Rock Climbing
- Horseback Riding
- Horseshoes
- Live Entertainment
- Photography
- Sightseeing
- Shuttle Service
- Fishing Guides
- Laundry Facilities
Nearest Airports
- Worland Municipal Airport (WRL) / 79.5 miles
- Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) / 101.2 miles
- Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) / 89.6 miles
* Not all airports listed here may be open to public use, or service commercial flights
Message this property
By clicking 'Submit' you are agreeing to our Terms of Service
Vacation Request Successfully submitted. Thank You!


text:
Cruz: "Deal Bad For Many Americans"
Politicians in Washington might have managed to end the shutdown and avoid hitting the debt ceiling, but that doesn't mean you are going to benefit from it. And some analysts already say the economy has already suffered because of the drama from the last few weeks.
Even though a deal finally got done, Texas Senator Ted Cruz says it's not a good deal for you.
"This is a lousy deal for the Americans people. This is a sadly a classic instance of the Washington establishment selling the American people down the river," Cruz said.
And ultimately, Cruz didn't get what he wanted in terms of the Affordable Care Act.
"The deal that has been cut provides no relief to the millions of Americans who are hurting because of Obamacare," Cruz stated.
Cruz didn't win the Obamacare battle, and financial analyst Richard Rosso says the economy is already suffering because we got so close to defaulting for the first time in history.
"We're already facing economic drag due to this problem. I've already seen confidence numbers starting to fall off a cliff," Rosso told KTRH. "People are not spending as much. Companies aren't as well. There is an economic drag to this situation."
And if the country were applying for a loan they might have a tough time getting one. The U.S. estimated credit score is between 630 and 680. The average American's credit score? 690.


text: Breadcrumb Home / Dictionary Meaning of Lillo Find definitions for: Lil•lo Pronunciation: (lil'ō), [key] 1693?–1739, English dramatist. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Lilliputian Lilongwe Related ContentDaily Word Quiz: opprobriumAnalogy of the Day: Today's AnalogySpelling Bee: Today's Spelling BeeKids' Word Quiz: preparatoryCrossword: Crossword Puzzle GuideFrequently Misspelled WordsFrequently Mispronounced WordsEasily Confused WordsWriting & Language Related Content Daily Word Quiz: epitaph Analogy of the Day: Today's Analogy Spelling Bee: Today's Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language


text:
Dave Hodges December 8, 2013 The Common Sense Show Whatever happened to just playing football? When I used to watch an NFL game on television, I only wanted to watch the game. I never appreciated listening to their liberal political agenda often being spewed out by their talking heads such as Bob Costas. The... »
Archive for December 8th, 2013
The NFL's Role In the Coming Martial Law
The Fight to Control the Global Climate
"If we could experiment with the atmosphere and literally play God, it's very tempting to a scientist." Michael Edwards Activist Post.com Saturday, December 7, 2013 There have been many permutations in the intellectual war to prove the effects (or not) of man-made climate change since Al Gore released his film An Inconvenient Truth. While... »
The Fukushima Coverup: "Biggest Industrial Catastrophe in the History of Mankind"
By Michael Welch and Yoichi Shimatsu Global Research December 07, 2013 "We knew the world would not be the same. Few people laughed, few people cried, most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad-Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and... »
Icelanders Overthrow Government and Rewrite Constitution After Banking Fraud-No Word From US Media
by Rebecca Savastio GuardianLV.com December 2, 2013 Can you imagine participating in a protest outside the White House and forcing the entire U.S. government to resign? Can you imagine a group of randomly chosen private citizens rewriting the U.S. constitution to include measures banning corporate fraud? It seems incomprehensible in the U.S., but Icelanders... »
Chinese Ships Are Sailing Near Disputed Islands Claimed By Japan
BusinessInsider.com DEC. 7, 2013 Three Chinese ships sailed through disputed waters off Tokyo-controlled islands in the East China Sea on Sunday, the Japanese Coast guard said, the first time since Beijing announced an Air Defence Identification Zone over the sea. The vessels entered the 12-nautical-mile territorial waters at about 9:00 am (0000 GMT) off... »
The Navy Produced These Incredible Photos Showing Pearl Harbor Today Compared To The Day Of The Attack
PAUL SZOLDRA BusinessInsider.com DEC. 7, 2013 On Dec. 7, 1941, the U.S. Naval fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii suffered a devastating attack from the air and sea. The Japanese assault began at 7:48 a.m., resulting in the death of 2,402 Americans, numerous injuries, the sinking of four battleships and damage to many more.... »
Guest Post: The State Causes The Poverty It Later Claims To Solve
by Andreas Marquart ZeroHedge.com 12/07/2013 If one looks at the current paper money system and its negative social and social-political effects, the question must arise: where are the protests by the supporters and protectors of social justice? Why don't we hear calls to protest from politicians and social commentators, from the heads of social... »
X 22 Report:Current Economic Collapse News – Dec 7, 2013
Investmentwatchblog.com December 7th, 2013 In this news brief we will discuss the latest news on the economic collapse. We look to see if things are really that different. The central bank will not stop at just confiscating your wealth they will want your life. They want to enslave the people. Share on Facebook »
FBI Able "For Several Years" To Secretly Turn On Laptop Cameras
Madison Ruppert Activist Post.com Saturday, December 7, 2013 In a recent report by The Washington Post, it was revealed that the FBI has been able to secretly activate a target's laptop camera "without triggering the light that lets users know it is recording" for several years. While this may be surprising to some, it... »


text:
News Feed
Exciting News for those wanting to inject a little colour into their lives! LAD is excited to announce the release (More Info)
The Milton CityCat terminal provides local residents with even greater access to the city and will provide visitors with direct (More Info)
Over 1000 Rakumba shades were supplied to the Translational Research Institute (TRI) Building in 2012 creating a visually stunning effect (More Info)
Light and Design Group are proud to announce the release of iGuzzini's Product Book 15. Integrating design inspiration, technical specifications (More Info)
Our friends at Rakumba have released an impressive array of new products in the last couple of months including the (More Info)
LAD recently supplied 6 x Dean Phillips 'CRYSTAL RING' suspensions in the 2,190mm size to Twin Towns. The warm white (More Info)
iGuzzini Trick offers various effects, including light blade, wall washer and radial. Trick is an illusion: you see the light, (More Info)
KIM ALTITUDE floodlights were recently supplied to the Streets Beach at Southbank to provide general illumination for the beach area (More Info)
LAD are very pleased to announce that we have joined forces with Light Project to distribute their portfolio of products (More Info)
We are proud to announce our new partnership with iGuzzini in Queensland. In 1912, the Guzzini family started their business (More Info)
We are excited to add Kim Lighting to our brand portfolio. Kim Lighting is the world's foremost designer and manufacturer (More Info)


text:
Do you want to make Ohio.com your homepage?
Jason Lloyd: Varejao's surgery could make for a quiet trade deadline for Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao (right) tries to block a shot by Washington Wizards center Emeka Okafor during a game at Quicken Loans Arena Oct. 30 in Cleveland. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao talks with reporters outside the locker room before a game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday in Cleveland. Varajao needs surgery to repair a muscle that split near his right knee during a game against the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 18, and could cause him to miss two more months, a major setback for a young Cleveland team struggling through another miserable season. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)


text:
The Winter Palace and the Hermitage Museum
St George's Hall in the Winter Palace © Painting by Constantine Ukhtomsky
The magnificent green, white and gold Winter Palace is superbly situated on the banks of the Neva River, a 656 foot-long (200m) Russian Baroque building that is the biggest and most lavishly decorated palace in the city. The palace was the official residence of the tsars, and Catherine the Great later added the Small and Large Hermitages onto the palace as a sanctuary for herself and her private art collection.
The Hermitage Museum comprises a stately complex of buildings strung along the embankment, with the Winter Palace at its heart. The Hermitage Museum is one of the world's greatest art museums, with a collection that has grown from the paintings of Catherine the Great in 1764 to a collection of more than three million exhibits. This vast collection is housed within the sumptuous splendour of one of the most luxurious palaces in the world. The three floors cover a full range of world art from ancient times, to Russian works and 20th-century European examples, as well as a fabulous collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, set against the rich interior of white marble staircases, golden ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and elaborate mosaics. Of the highlights, the lavish State Rooms, the Golden Rooms, containing a spectacular collection of royal jewels, gold and silver, and the modern European art section are the most popular.
Address: Dvortsovaya Square
Website: www.hermitagemuseum.org


text:
The food and style of Brindille reflects the love of France and the return to her culinary roots by Carrie Nahabedian. Think foie gras, squab and lamb saddle dishes and dine in a refined, sexy ambiance complete with fine china and French linens.
Pastry Chef Craig Harzewski's desserts incorporate fresh, seasonal components from local and regional farmer's markets with unique style and execution.
The Brindille Wine List will be an ever-evolving walk through the regions of France while dabbling in other Old World and Domestic Appellations.
Our classic cocktails frequently feature small-batch distillers and classic service with modern twists.
Wine by the Glass and Cocktails


text:
This website (including drill hole information
and mineral reserve and resource numbers)
has been reviewed for accuracy by Mr. Walt Hunt,
COO for Solitario Exploration & Royalty Corp.,
who is a qualified person as defined by
National Instrument 43-101.
Our future plans and objectives are simple - Solitario will continue its battle tested strategy of identifying and acquiring attractive, high-potential precious and base metal projects where we can add significant value through focused technical work. We believe that this is the best path for generating significant new shareholder value.
With the current depressed commodity price environment and stressed balance sheets for both senior and junior mining companies, we believe it is an optimal time for the company to judiciously deploy its new found financial strength through property acquisitions. We do not plan on conducting grassroots exploration to discover new exploration targets during this period of depressed metal prices, but rather focus on properties that have identified value and growth potential.
We want to remain flexible in our approach – we will focus on gold, silver and zinc, but will not rule out other metals or corporate opportunities. Our targeted geographic range will stress safe jurisdictions in the Americas, with an emphasis in Peru, Mexico, Canada and the U.S., but we will consider venturing outside of these jurisdictions if the right opportunity presents itself. We plan to target relatively early-stage exploration projects that have some drilling, and potentially a defined resource with excellent upside potential, but we will also consider select greenfield projects with defined exploration targets and/or more advanced exploration or pre-development projects where our feasibility and permitting experience may be valuable.
Our preferred acquisition strategy is to acquire a 100%-interest in a project through staged work/cash commitments or corporate transactions. We will also pursue joint ventures in which Solitario can earn a majority participating interest under the right joint venture conditions. We may also option properties from major mining companies. Such agreements may contain a majority claw-back joint venture provision for the major, with Solitario retaining a carried interest.
We will continue to evaluate royalty opportunities on advanced projects, but we believe current royalty acquisition costs in the industry are generally fully valued and do not offer the opportunity for attractive returns on investment.
Mt. Hamilton Sale Paves the Way for a New Chapter
We note that Solitario's management team executed a similar strategy in 2006 when we sold our parent company, Crown Resources, owner of the Buckhorn Mt. Gold Project, to Kinross Gold for proceeds in excess of $150 million, benefitting Crown's shareholders. Solitario was a major beneficiary of this transaction netting approximately $25 million in Kinross stock within the framework of that transaction.
As a note of interest, we invested approximately $14 million into the Mt. Hamilton project since its acquisition in August 2010. We reported a gain of approximately $10 million on the transaction. This is an exceptional outcome during a period of nearly universal losses reported by most other mining companies that have sold assets within the past two years. Clearly, we acquired the right property under favorable terms, successfully enhanced its value through solid technical work, and negotiated a favorable sales transaction in these challenging times. We are committed to acquiring only the best assets available under favorable terms, an endeavor that requires time and a lot of technical due diligence.
Strong Tradition as a Project Generator and Value Creator
In addition to identifying and acquiring early stage properties, we also acquired more advanced stage projects, conducted detailed exploration, engineering and permitting. On two of these properties, Mt. Hamilton and Buckhorn Mountain (thru parent Crown Resources), we successfully sold our interests in these projects.
Recapping Our Strengths and Defining Our New Direction
>> 2016 Letter to Shareholders
>> Investment in Vendetta Mining
>> Bongará Zinc-Lead-Silver, Peru
>> Yanacocha: Gold-Silver-Copper, Peru
Solitario Exploration & Royalty Corp.
4251 Kipling Street, Suite 390; Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 | Tel: 303-534-1030; Fax: 303-534-1809
Copyright © 2017 Solitario Exploration & Royalty Corp.


text:
Well my journey is about to begin. I am scheduled for surgery on 4/12, I have never thought i would actually be doing this. I am a wife and mother of two beautiful kids 9 and 3 both c- sections. After the first section i was like a balloon that was blown up way past its potential and then deflated and left to hang lol.
I am doing my full TT (Smart Tummy Tuck) under "twilight anesthesia" I will be asleep but not intubated. Also they inject the abdomen with some stuff to numb it(lidocane i belive) and something else to help numb the area and constrict the blood vessels so that there is far less bleeding and bruising= less recovery time. I was so scared to even go to my inital consult, but once i got to meet the Dr and staff they eased all my fears. I have never had a doctor explain so much about who he is and what he is going to do to me. I am still scared but excited to see my belly not looking like a bowl of jello. I will be posting all the before pics soon. Any advise will be great as you all know how nerve wracking this is.


text:
Adding to all the links that Mike Boone posted earlier today and that Dave Stubbs posted yesterday on HIO, here are a few more:
First is an interview with Bergevin himself by Ron MacLean on Hockey Night in Canada last night during the second intermission.
François Gagnon in La Presse calls the hiring "a complete break with the sad recent history of the Canadiens," and focuses on how human Bergevin is compared to his predecessor. He also says Bergevin understands NHLers well, having been one for 20 years. And he speculates Bergevin might hire Rick Dudley or Francois Giguere to be his senior advisor.
Although he supported Pierre McGuire's candidacy for the GM's job, Scotty Bowman has some good things to say about Bergervin, specifically his work ethic and his grasp of hockey talent, to Tim Wharnsby of CBC.ca. Bowman and Bergevin worked together with the Blackhawks, although Bowman tells Wharnsby that Serge Savard did not phone him to discuss Bergevin during the hiring process.
Here's the TSN report on the hiring and afterward the NHL on TSN panel, including a discussion of who Bergevin might hire as coach and the fate of Scott Gomez.
Dave linked to the profile that Chris Kuc from The Chicago Tribune wrote on Bergevin in December, and here's Kuc's story on the hiring from today's Chicago Tribune.
They're always wary of the Canadiens in Boston, and here's NESN's Douglas Flynn worried that Bergevin "might actually know what he's doing."
Dale Tallon, who first hired Bergevin in Chicago, told Louis Jean of SportsNet that no one will outwork the new GM. Jean also writes that it was Bergevin's communication skills that won over Geoff Molson.
The jokester in Bergevin is the subject of this blog post by Mike Halford of NBC.com's Pro Hockey Talk blog.
And Roy MacGregor of The Globe and Mail says "It's time to smile again in Montreal."


text:
Donna Terrell Explores Natural Hair Movement
LITTLE ROCK, AR - You see it online, with social media and YouTube, it's called the Natural Hair Transition Movement and it's everywhere.
"You see women in Brazil coming together, women in Africa coming together and of course in the United States. So I think it's a beautiful movement," explained Angelita.
Angelita Thomas stopped getting her hair permed and pressed and went natural because she wanted healthy hair.
Although today her hair is flat-ironed, most times she shows off her natural curls.
"I think sometimes we forget that our hair is a part of our body just like our skin, our nails. So it's refreshing to see women like myself and you embracing it," said Angelita.
"I used a variety of products," explained Angelita.
It was tough at first for Nakia Amour Smith Dedner. Her hair was so damaged from being over-process that she chose to go natural.
It was a struggle at first to find hair products that worked, so she went to the kitchen and started making her own.
"So after almost 9 to 12 months of working in my kitchen, I finally had a full line that works for me," said Nakia.
Others loved her hair so much they wanted her recipe.
"I got enough of those requests where I decided to try to take it to the next level," said Nakia.
Which resulted in a money-making business of natural hair care products that carry her name. And business is booming.
"It's been a beautiful journey," explained Nakia.
But not everyone is going back to their roots.
"Been there done that. I'm not gonna do it," explained Lana Nayles.
Lana has a chemical relaxer in her hair that keeps it straight.
"I wore my hair natural for about 3 years and it just didn't work for me," said Lana.
She said it didn't look right and was too much work.
"If you want it to look good, you have to take care of it daily," explained Lana.
Lana's daughter Kai is only six-years-old.
"Do you think one day you might get a relaxer?" asked Donna.
"I don't know," answered Kai.
A decision that may be up to mom.
"My husband, who wears his hair in a natural state - it's like give and take - and he's like "no". That's how it goes in our house," said Lana.
But for those who are embracing the movement...
"I think we all have something beautiful within us. If you want to wear your hair straight or you want to wear weave that's fine. But natural is beautiful too," said Angelita.
One thing that's helping to drive the movement is that there are tons of products on the market for natural hair.
There was a time, years ago, when products were hard to find.
You'll find people like Nakia who made her own products and now she's reaping the benefits in more ways than one.
More Stories
Hundreds of job seekers will be connected with employers at the…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-- As parts of the state deal with flash flooding…
The confidante of South Korea's ousted president has been sentenced…


text:
UT enrollment up againWednesday, January 28th, 2009
It doesn't solve our budget problems, but it certainly helps mitigate some of the negative effects. And, hopefully, it helps remind everyone that more and more people are recognizing the value of a UT degree.
Some local colleges break enrollment records
At UT, spring enrollment of 20,775 stu-dents is a 5.4 percent increase over the 19,709 enrolled in spring, 2008.
Part of the reason is a larger fall class, which stayed through this spring. The university's continuing student base is up 4.6 percent, said Kevin Kucera, UT's associate vice president of enrollment services.
UT also had increases in new adult students and transfer students.


text:
Seeking Refuge DVD
Idaho Edens DVD
Heart of the World: Colorado's National Parks DVD
20% Off Best Sellers
Idaho: An Aerial Tapestry DVD
Our Price: $21.99
Free Shipping on orders of $59 or more Details >
Item No.: IAAT401
Single DVD
"It is a state that seems to have been parceled from many," wrote the author Vardis Fisher. Yet its distinctive border harbors a breathtaking diversity of landscapes: Rivers and plains ... deserts and canyons ... mountains and wilderness ... big lakes and rolling prairie. Idaho: An Aerial Tapestry follows the flow of the mighty Snake River on its journey through Idaho.More >
AVAILABILITY: In Stock, leaves warehouse in 1 - 2 full bus. days Details >
Reviewed by 3 customers
Comments about PBS Idaho: An Aerial Tapestry DVD:
When traveling by car you get a ground-level view of the land. When traveling by air it pulls it all together. An excellent video showing a diversity in its landscapes.
Comments about PBS Idaho: An Aerial Tapestry DVD:
This is the best scenery video I have ever seen. We have watched it over and over again and never get tired of it. Every time we see something new and totally awesome. It is so very well done.
Comments about PBS Idaho: An Aerial Tapestry DVD:
Really impressive program; beautiful terrain throughout Idaho. You must watch!


text:
Joey: I lost my dog.
Lauren: Why don't you put an ad in the newspaper?
Joey: Don't be silly! He can't read
Q: Why do you always find things in the last place you look?
A: Because when you have found it you stop looking!
Q: What did the clean dog say to the insect ?
A: Long time no flea!
Q: What is the strongest animal?
A: A snail. He carries his house on his back!
Q: What do you get when you cross a parrot with a centipede?
A: A walkie talkie!
Q: What day do fish hate?
A: Fry-day.
Q: What do you get if you cross a fish with an elephant?
A: Swimming trunks!


text:
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Caltech Chemist Gets Grant From Intel Founder
Pasadena-based Caltech announced yesterday that Nobel Prize-winning chemist Ahmed Zewail has received $18M from the Gordon and Betty Moore foundation to establish a new center for physical biology at the California Insitute of Technology. The new Ultrafast Science and Technology (UST) Center will focus on understanding the dynamic behavior of biological systems by combining physics and chemistry at the molecular level. Zewail received a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in the field of femtochemistry. According to the school, the center will combine diffraction, spectroscopy, and microscopy to image biological and molecular structures.


text:
But first, a glance at Tomatillo and Yellow Tomato Salsa from Epicurious, which originally appeared in Gourmet in 1994:
Pretty, no? Though it still has to sit for awhile, I liked this right out of the gate. It's very mild (but can be less so if you add more jalapeno), and the tomatillos are a nice twist. Also, the recipe makes enough to fit into the trunk of a Buick. The Husband-Elect can eat a lot of salsa, but this is gonna last awhile.
Next up: Sarah's sauce.
Tomato count: 6 down, 33 to go.
(Um … uh-oh.)


text:
Dec. 5, 2012
Recap | Box Score | Notes | Photo Gallery
Duquesne vs. Pitt, Consol Energy Center, December 5, 2012
81ST Annual City Game
Pitt 66, Duquesne 45
Quoting head coach Jamie Dixon
Opening statement:
"It's an important game for us and it's an important game for them, and I'm real pleased with how we played. They came out and hit a three-pointer on the first play. The last two days we emphasized guarding the three and it was thrown out the window, but we were doing a good job. I thought we really defended well, we rebounded well, which the numbers obviously indicate, so it was good to see it put out there on the floor. It was a very good job by our guys. (Duquesne) really shoots the ball well at four and sometimes five spots on the floor, so it's hard to guard. But it was a good improvement by us in that area, and the rebounding, obviously, the numbers were tremendous. I thought we were very good offensively in the second half. We were not as good in the first half. We rushed and forced some things, but we learned from it and got better. I joked with the guys that we're going to do some layup practice. I thought we missed a lot of layups today, especially early. It's not often you have a team shoot 53-percent from three and then shoot, I think, 33-percent from inside three. But there were a lot of good things for us, a very important win for us."
On the performance of guard Tray Woodall tonight:
"I thought he was tremendous, it might have been the best game he's played. I thought he played good defense too. He played good help-defense, which is really the thing that we need most from him. We have a lot of guys that can score, but I think that he really took good shots, and he made some good plays at the end of the game too. It seemed like he got out on it a little more and made some penetration, I was a little surprised when he had the two assists. He had a real nice drive at the end when he dumped it off to (Steven Adams), just patience against the zone. But the other thing too, we were really good against the zone. They went to the zone and we really picked it apart, obviously that was an emphasis the last couple of days. We needed to improve in that area."
On the aggressive play of Steven Adams tonight:
"I don't know if it is aggression, aggression's gotten him some fouls too. We worked on some things with rebounding and we emphasized some things, it's a new world for him in so many ways. He's had some moments like how he played today. He's a great kid. People will say, 'why'd he miss the layups?' We got nine offensive rebounds. It's never going to be enough. We understand that and I've explained that to him. He's going to get better and has gotten better. He's fun to have on the team."
On the impact of Steven Adams' play in tonight's game:
"He can run the floor, he can finish, but he really needs to improve and we knew that going into this. We want to play through him. I thought he made some real nice passes with a couple of assists passing out of the post. Once we got the ball and didn't get an initial break, we wanted to get the ball inside, and I thought made some good passes out of the post to guys for open shots."
On Tray Woodall sharing his role at point guard with freshman James Robinson:
"I think the most important thing is that it's not that big of a change. It's not that big of a deal. He's always played off the ball in some plays, he's always knew both positions. It's not as big of a deal, but speaking to the whole thing, his attitude and commitment to having a great senior year has been exactly what you want out of a fifth-year senior. He's made an effort to become a better defensive player and still needs to get better at it, but it was a good defensive day for him. I'm excited about it. I liked how he played, especially down the stretch when we had the big lead. He continued to take good shots, and to me, that was a real good thing to see."
On Tray Woodall's shot-selection when playing off the ball:
"It's just him getting better. This is a good offensive team right now that's getting better, but of course, we only shot 38-percent today. But our numbers, as much as I point to what we haven't done, we've had the number-one offensive efficiency team if you look at certain stats that really reflect what you're doing offensively. We've been up there every year among the best in the country over the last five or six years, but this team can be really good. We have three guys that can really pass on the perimeter, guys that can come off the bench and really pass and get other guys shots, and that's unique. I think that's something we can build off of. If you talk about Tray (Woodall), James (Robinson) and Lamar (Patterson) with unbelievable assist-to-turnover ratios, and I think that's where it starts."
On his thoughts regarding the City Game tradition:
"I think it's tremendous and I think we had a great crowd. If you look at games across the country, middle-of-the-week games, there's very few that have 13,000 to 16,000 (in attendance). I think that says a lot, that's really all you need to know. It's important to us and it's important to them, and I think they played like it. Both teams were diving on the floor playing hard."
Quoting Pitt guard Tray Woodall
On Pitt's defensive success:
"We tried to make sure we got ball pressure and made sure everybody was on the help side. Our coaches did a great job of scouting. We just wanted to make sure that everything we went over in our workouts and pre-games we executed and I think defensively that's what we did."
On what Steven Adams' rebounding did for the team:
"It is great to see him go out and get rebounds. He is one of those guys that do it a lot in practice and we know what he is capable of. I'm glad he's becoming more comfortable going out and being an attacker to get rebounds. We emphasize to him to bring down rebounds with two hands. It was great to see him go out there and get rebounds. He is one of those guys that can do it on a consistent basis. That boosted us a lot."
On his own shooting success:
"I have gotten consistent hours in the gym. Early on in my career, I knew I wasn't going to shoot many shots. I didn't work on many things because I knew I wasn't going to shoot much. Now I take a lot more shots and I want to make sure I shoot a lot more in my workouts. I try to make sure I'm ready to knock down shots and make sure my body is in shape to do it consistently."
Quoting Pitt forward Lamar Patterson
On getting the ball to Tray Woodall when he's hot:
"We like to feed the hot hand and he had it today. He was hitting shots. It was part of our game plan."
On the meaning of the City Game:
"It means a lot. We see these guys around town all the time. We play summer ball with them. We are constantly playing against them and playing with them. There is a little trash talking here and there but it's fun and good for the whole city to come out and watch both of the teams play."
Quoting Duquesne Head Coach Jim Ferry
Opening statement:
"I thought we played extremely hard today. We defended pretty well for 30 minutes; we were able to hold Pitt to 38 percent. We just didn't play well. We played very hard, just not very well. If you're going to win this game, you have to out-rebound Pitt and we didn't do that today."
On getting out-rebounded by 16:
"It was disappointing. When you have guys on the team getting one or two rebounds, we needed a better effort from the team. For you guys that cover us, you can see it (rebounding) has been a major effort for us this year. I think Pitt is an exceptional rebounding team; it's what they do."
On first experience in the City Game:
"We lost. I don't feel very good. It's a great environment and a great game for the city. I read something today that Jamie (Dixon) said 'This game has to be played.' Especially with what's going on in college basketball with everybody flip-flopping leagues, this game has to be played. It's a great game for the city. People take a lot of pride for their city and I really respect that and look forward to being involved in this for a long time."
On the play of the freshmen:
"I don't think it had anything to do with the stage. I thought it had to do with Pitt's defense. We could have played this game in a parking lot somewhere; it's not the stage. Pitt is a really good team. We played Georgetown a couple of weeks ago and Georgetown is ranked in the top 25; this team (Pitt) is significantly better than Georgetown in my eyes."
On Tray Woodall playing off-the-ball:
"I think he is doing a great job. I've seen Tray play in Brooklyn. I'm happy for him and the fact that he has accepted the role of playing off the ball is great and he is doing a fantastic job. Now he is a threat."
Quoting Duquesne guard Sean Johnson
On giving Tray Woodall too much room for three–pointers:
"We were helping off too much on him and he was getting his shot off real quickly. We were just helping off too much on him and by the time we closed out, his shot was off."
On how this Pitt team compares to past Pitt teams:
"This team is more of a rebound team. We didn't rebound too well today, but in previous games we have, and we shot poorly today. I still think we can beat this team, but it is what it is."
On the transition from Coach Ron Everhart to Coach Jim Ferry:
"I think I'm digesting it really well so far. It is pretty much the same, but Coach Ferry is more of a defensive coach and he works on the details of defense and the little things, and it shows."
Quoting Duquesne guard Jerry Jones
On progress necessary to match up to bigger basketball programs:
"That was the game plan going in, running the glass would give us a good chance to win, although the rebound differential wasn't what we wanted it to be. We've just got to go back in the lab and keep working getting better and using this as motivation for the next one."
On whether Duquesne's shooting struggles were a result of Pitt's defense or the atmosphere:
"I wouldn't say the atmosphere got to us, it was just a couple bounces that didn't go our way. We just have to continue staying in the gym and getting better from here and I think our shooting will pick up eventually as the season progresses."
Quoting Duquesne forward Quevyn Winters
On how this game will help freshmen down the road:
"It definitely helps down the road. It gives us more experience, makes us more mature and it helps us to take this loss as motivation to get back in the gym. We know what we have to work on next time if this opportunity permits."
Artis & Young Ink NBA Summer League Deals
Pitt Adds Combo Guard Stewart to 2017 Recruiting Class
Pitt Announces Basketball Staff Changes
Pitt Men's Basketball Season Tickets Now on Sale
Pitt Men's Basketball Season Ticket Renewal Opens


text:
Just about everyone who grew up with an NES–that magical console that built the foundations for an entire generation of gamers–remembers the incredible fun that comprised Capcom's Ducktales. The game itself has been venerated for decades and has been universally hailed as one of the greatest platformers of not only the 8-bit era, ranking up with the greatest of the NES world.
Now Capcom is bringing us back to those nostalgic days with a remastered HD port of the legendary game, which is releasing quite soon across a multitude of platforms via digital download. The game is set to re-vitalize an age-old classic while bringing it into the current age of gaming, allowing players to re-discover the splendor of their youth.
To celebrate the impending release of Ducktales: Remastered, Capcom has sent out limited edition collector's boxes that contain a golden NES cartridge of the renown classic, bundled in a commerative lunchbox that's emblazoned with that grumpy, greedy avian hero Scrooge McDuck.
While the public would absolutely love this sort of thing, it appears that Capcom is only sending these limited edition boxes out to certain select outlets. It would be interesting to see if Capcom will introduce the set onto the market for the global public, as the demand is there, yet their limited nature only add more value and prestige to the set.
Ducktales: Remastered is slated to release next week in North American on Tuesday, August 13th via digital download on the PlayStation Network, Nintendo eShop, and Steam. The XBLA version will come next month on September 11th, and all versions will cost $14.99.
Additionally, Capcom will release a retail release for PS3 for $19.99.
Via EGM


text:
An amendment brought forward Thursday by Sen. Bob Corker has been described as having a realistic chance of garnering support from Republicans for a controversial, sweeping overhaul of U.S. immigration policy, potentially putting it on a path for approval in the Senate.
The proposal aims to secure the U.S.-Mexico border like never before.
Word of Corker's amendment, written in conjunction with Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., began circulating in Washington, D.C., news publications Thursday morning. By the afternoon, the senator and former Chattanooga mayor presented the proposal to colleagues on the Senate floor and expressed his hope that the amendment as written would be able to address and satisfy "sensibilities on both sides" of the aisle.
"I do think the American people have asked us if we pass an immigration bill off the Senate floor, to do everything that we can to ensure we have secured the border," Corker said. "That's what people in Tennessee have asked for … and I think that's what this amendment does."
The proposal, called the Corker-Hoeven Southern Border Security Amendment, would require a strict set of security measures to be implemented for a decade before allowing any additional measures that would allow unlawful U.S. immigrants to become eligible for lawful permanent residence, better known as "green card" status.
The plan would double the number of border agents on the U.S.-Mexico border, adding 20,000 agents to the 18,500 already stationed. The number would be enough for an agent to be stationed every 1,000 feet.
The amendment also calls for an additional 300 miles of fencing along the border, in addition to the 350 miles of fence already in place. A mandatory employment verification system would be implemented for employers, and an electronic entry-and-exit system would be put in place at both airports and seaports granting access into the U.S. The plan also calls for new equipment to be provided to U.S. border patrols, a move Corker said would enable patrols with "100 percent awareness" to keep the border secure.
Corker acknowledged the wide-ranging scope of the amendment's provisions, described in several reports as a "border surge." Appearing for an interview on CNBC's "Daily Rundown," the senator said the security proposals were "almost overkill" for their far-reaching nature.
"For people who are concerned about border security, once they see what's in this bill, it's almost overkill," Corker said. "I think if that's the issue people have, everyone working together has come up with a way to deal with the issue. I hope we can send it over to the House with some momentum."
The amendment would be costly, with at least $30 billion being marked for the added border agents. According to a Washington Post report, Hoeven said funding for the proposal would be offset by monies saved from enacting the larger immigration bill, citing a recent Congressional Budget Office analysis. Earlier in the week, CBO officials projected that the immigration bill would trim nearly $200 billion from the deficit over the next decade because of an expanded labor force, which would enable increases in tax revenue.
The senators will now turn toward gaining support from their fellow Republicans before a vote is taken on the bill as soon as next week.
On Thursday, Sen. Lamar Alexander indicated support for the amendment but did not say if he would back it as part of final legislation. Last week, Alexander co-sponsored a similar amendment put forward by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, which failed to gain support with Democrats.
"Sen. Corker is demonstrating real leadership on my No. 1 priority for the immigration bill, which is strengthening provisions to secure our border," Alexander said in a brief statement emailed to Nooga.com.
Both senators voted to open debate on the immigration bill on June 11.


text: Posted October 15, 2013 I posted this in the MNF Chat thread, but figured it deserved its own thread so more people could see it and maybe appreciate our QB a little more. Cam Newton: 11 TDs, 225 passing ypg, 60.8%, 5 INTs, 1 Fumble (5 games) Andrew Luck: 9 TDs, 224 passing ypg, 61.8%, 3 INTs, 2 Fumbles (6 games) Russell Wilson: 8 TDs, 209 passing ypg, 61.4%, 4 INTs, 5 Fumbles (6 games) Colin Kaepernick: 8 TDs, 203 passing ypg, 55.9%, 5 INTs, 5 Fumbles (6 games) Robert Griffin: 6 TDs, 289* passing ypg, 59.8%, 5 INTs, 6 Fumbles (5 games) So even with that god-awful Cardinals game where the entire offense decided to have a meltdown (despite Cam playing flawlessly the first half) and completely atypical game manager-esque Seahawks game--which heavily skews his passing yards with this few games--Cam is at the top. You could also make an argument for Luck. *Garbage Time Alert 12 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text:
25 years and counting: Reflecting on First-Year Seminar
Wheaton cover to cover
Click on a decade below to view the covers
Success for students
That's the goal of Go Beyond: Campaign for Wheaton. The generosity of alumnae/i, parents and friends is making a difference for students by expanding scholarship resources, creating funds for student-faculty research and improving campus facilities. The campaign now stands at $105 million, on its way toward the goal of $120 million by June 30, 2014.


text:
Powering Progress
August 24, 2015
The eighth annual National Clean Energy Summit will bring together clean energy visionaries and leaders, public officials, business executives, energy policy experts, entrepreneurs, investors, citizens, and students, to discuss empowering Americans to develop our massive clean energy supplies, secure greater energy independence, and create jobs. The day-long clean energy summit is cosponsored by US Senator Harry Reid, the Center for American Progress, the Clean Energy Project, MGM Resorts International, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
NCES 7.0: Partnership & Progress was held on September 4, 2014, at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Former Secretary Hillary Clinton was the keynote address with a fireside chat with John Podesta. Additional speakers included Secretary Tom Vilsack, Governor Jon Huntsman, Former Secretary Henry Cisneros and MGM CEO Jim Murren.
NCES 6.0: Energizing Tomorrow was held on August 13, 2013, at Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas.
NCES 5.0: The Power of Choice was held on August 7th, 2012, in Las Vegas at Bellagio. Visionaries including Tesla CEO Elon Musk came together with policy experts like Jon Wellinghoff, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, to discuss how smart, clean energy choices can save consumers money, grow the economy, and address climate change. President Bill Clinton gave a keynote address on the importance of taking action now.
NCES 4.0: The Future of Energy was held on August 30th, 2011, in Las Vegas at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter. In this video, U.S. Senator Harry Reid welcomes attendees to a day of speakers on smart investments in electricity production and delivery, energy efficient buildings and homes, and new clean energy sources that will lead to long-term savings, global economic competitiveness, and a diverse, thriving economy with high employment. Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu gave keynote addresses on the importance of investing in the development of the clean energy economy in order to compete globally.
NCES 3.0: Investing in American Jobs was held on September 7th, 2010, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. This summit continued the conversation about attracting much needed financing for new clean energy companies and new products that would put Americans back to work. It also featured Nevada clean energy success stories.
NCES 2.0: Jobs and the New Economy was held on August 10th, 2009, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. U.S.Senator Harry Reid was joined by President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and many more to discuss the jobs that can be created by taking action now to build a clean energy economy.
NCES 1.5: Building the New Economy was held on February 23rd, 2009, at the Newseum in Washington, DC. U.S. Senator Harry Reid was joined by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore and business leaders from Walmart, American Electric Power, and other companies. They concluded that a national clean energy infrastructure – including enhanced transmission and deployment of smart grid technology is essential to drive economic recovery, create good jobs, increase national security, reduce oil use, and protect the global environment.
NCES 1.0 was held on August 19th, 2008 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. In this video, John Podesta, the Chair of the Center for American Progress, and U.S. Senator Harry Reid discuss the potential to make Nevada the epicenter for new clean energy technologies and the national imperative to build a clean energy economy that will create jobs, improve individual health, strengthen our national security, and clean our polluted air. President Bill Clinton's keynote address urged Nevada to become the American clean energy capital. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke on his city's clean energy innovations.


text:
Blogger is driving me nuts... this from a psychiatrist
So I click on to Shrink Rap and I notice that my post, Off Label In Jail, is only half there. Mostly it's just the clipped and pasted paragraphs from the NY Times and it stops dead in the middle of the sentence. What happened? Did I inadvertantly delete most of it? Did Clink do something? Roy? So, not wanting half my thoughts up, I figured I'd save it as a draft and think about whether I wanted to redo it tomorrow. Only I did, and the half post remained up. So, I decided to delete the entire thing, only it's gone from the dashboard, but remains on the blog. I try again to delete it, but it doesn't exist to delete, but it's there! Okay, and by the time I've finished posting this, it will be gone and I'll have to wonder if it ever existed. Is it bad that I've passed these genes on to my offspring? In terms of diagnosis-- let's not go there.


text:
Providing you and your loved ones are not threatened and he's not acting like he's going to shoot anyone else, stay calm have your hand on your weapon and be the best witness possible.
If it changes to a robbery-murder then do what you have to do to protect yourself and loved ones. Your statement to the police should be, "I was in fear for my life."


text:
Samsung Electronics West Africa has released its new Intel-powered ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro running on Windows 8, Microsoft's latest OS into the Nigerian market.
The device features a detachable keyboard-docking system that allows users to easily switch between a clamshell notebook PC and a tablet PC form factor. The ATIV Smart PC is equipped with the S Pen, which delivers real writing and drawing experiences and comes with a pre-loaded S Note application.
The device sports an Intel Atom Z2760 processor and is only 9.9mm and 11.9mm thick. Despite its compact and portable form factor, the device features USB 2.0 (Smart PC), USB 3.0 (Smart PC Pro), mHDMI, miniSD and two extra USB 2.0 ports on the keyboard.
The S Player ensures seamless playback of images and videos in any format and is presented with Samsung's SuperBright 11.6-inch Full HD LCD display, producing the most vivid colors and sharpness with 400nit brightness.
The ATIV Smart PC has a battery life of up to 13.5 hours.
See the full specs here.


text:
Six Californias? Here's What to Call Them
Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper seems to be close to getting the signatures he needs to put a proposal to split California into six new states on the 2016 ballot. Draper's plan, dubbed the "Six Californias," reflects his conviction that the state has become "ungovernable" and that slicing it into smaller areas is the only way to make government more responsive to the people.
Let's put aside the question of whether it would be wise to carve up the nation's most populous, economically powerful state. That's small potatoes. The real issue is: What should we call the six new states?
It seems that Draper and his allies have already tackled this question. In a daring move, they've proposed that central California be called … Central California. Then there's South California, which is, well, the southern part of the state. And West California. And North California. Silicon Valley is going to be called -- you guessed it -- Silicon Valley.
Heck, the only new state among the six that shows any sign of turning over a new leaf is Jefferson, the name given to the region just south of the Oregon border. But this simply resurrects a long-dead proposal from 1941, when some of the region's rural citizens proposed to join with brethren in Oregon to create a new entity to escape the control of state capitols in Sacramento and Salem.
A modest proposal: If you're going to channel Thomas Jefferson, go for broke. Indeed, when it comes to coming up with memorable names for states, Jefferson remains king.
The year was 1784, and the U.S. had just secured its independence from Britain. To provide for the orderly settlement and incorporation of what was then called the "Northwest" (today's Midwest), Jefferson drafted a report for Congress that became the basis of the first "Northwest Ordinance."
The draft proposed boundary lines that divided the region into territories. The erudite Jefferson, who studied both Native American tribal languages and Latin, marshaled both of these to name the territories. For much of what is now Wisconsin, he suggested Michigania, though the proposed territory didn't include any of modern-day Michigan. Jefferson's proposal for "Illinoia" -- another Indian and Latin portmanteau -- was closer to the mark, encompassing much of modern-day Illinois.
He really let loose with the other states. If he had gotten his way, much of modern-day Minnesota, for example, would have been Sylvania -- "place of trees" or "woodland" -- while most of today's Indiana would have been named Saratoga, in honor of a pivotal battle in the American Revolution. A good chunk of Ohio would have been named Washington.
Parts of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin would have belonged to the proud state of Assenisipia, in honor of the Indian name for Rock River; that would have left us saying Chicago, Assenisipia. Residents of Michigan's Upper Peninsula would have been stuck in Chersonesus, the Greek word for peninsula.
Nashville and much of eastern Kentucky (and some of Ohio) would have been part of Pelisipia ("land of the skins," presumably a reference to the fur trade). The wildest names, though, went to part of what is now the rust belt. Detroit and Cleveland would have been twin cities in the proud state of Metropotamia ("Head of the Rivers"). Carbondale, Illinois, would have been Carbondale, Polypotamia ("Land of Many Rivers").
Congress ultimately scrapped Jefferson's proposals. But now Draper can revive them, at least in spirit. Although the names aren't transferable, why not follow Jefferson's lead and resurrect some of the Indian names? It's a time-honored tradition in the U.S., where almost half the states pay homage to Indian words or tribes.
Of course, given that the lands that created these states was taken from native tribes, Draper might want to check out historian Claudio Saunt's interactive map of Indian land cessions, which reveals some interesting possibilities for new names.
The Kumeyaay people, for example, might be persuaded to lend their names to Draper's "South California," given that so much of this particular swath of land was taken from them in the 1850s. And the affluent region around Los Angeles that Draper wants to name West California? Maybe Tejon would be better, given that this tribe (among many others) was forcibly removed from the land.
Perhaps that's just too depressing for the state's boosters (and the tribes might not go along). So here's another thought: Latin names. Of course, given the recent drought, naming any of the new states Polypotamia and Metropotamia might be asking for trouble. But there are other possibilities.
For drought-stricken central California, how about Siccitaria or Aridusia, or "Land of Dryness?"
West California could go with Chasmatiasia, which roughly translates to "Land of Earthquakes that Leave Large Gaping Holes in the Ground." And the state of Jefferson, where marijuana is a major cash crop? Perhaps Polyfumatoria or Omnifumatoria, "Land of Many Smokers."
South California, given its connection to Walt Disney, could be dubbed Murida, "Land of the Mouse," and North California could be Vindemiatoria, "Land of the Grape Growers."
And Draper's home, Silicon Valley? That's a hard one. Under the Six Californias plan, it would easily be the wealthiest, most elite state of the six. So perhaps Maximeopesia, which roughly translates to "Land with the Most Means, Wealth, Resources and Abundance."
This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Bloomberg View's editorial board or Bloomberg LP, its owners and investors.
To contact the author on this story:
Stephen Mihm at email@example.com
To contact the editor on this story:
Max Berley at firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
What is Kiwi Crate
Development Areas
Our projects have been designed to encourage children's healthy development and learning. Developmental appropriateness is important in ensuring that the activities are kid-led and driven, with grownup assistance - not the other way around. We've worked with our advisory board of developmental experts to outline the areas of development that our projects address for kids ages 3-7.
Low: With projects that are low on the messiness meter, you probably don't even need to wash your hands. Examples: pencil drawings, cutting fabric shapes.
Medium: Be ready to wash your hands. If liquid is involved, we mark the project at least medium. Examples: stamping with paint, blowing bubbles.
High: Watch out for your workspace and/or clothing. Protect or be prepared. Examples: paper mache, some chemistry in action.
Prep Together: Get the project and your materials ready with a grownup.
Create Together: Work on the project with a grownup.
Explore Together: With what you've created, play and discover with a grownup or friend.
Children explore and learn about the world through creative exploration and imaginative play. Projects with this icon were developed to spark this creativity and imagination. The expression could be through art, music, dance, and imaginative play. Examples include painting with sponges and acting like an animal.
Discovering activities pique kids' natural curiosity about the world and promote problem solving: they invent and test to learn. Projects with this icon include investigation and learning about science, nature, and mathematics. They encourage questions like why is the moon a circle tonight and a crescent another and recognizing the pattern of stripes on a bumble bee.
Moving - Gross
Encouraging physical development and health tees up ongoing fitness and well-being. Projects with this icon involve big or little motions. Gross motor skills control the large muscles and movement – like galloping like a horse and playing hopscotch.
Kids develop an appreciation of the world around them, as well as their role in their community. Through projects with the Exploring icon, kids learn about cultures, community, and diversity. These might include understanding what a policeman does, how children overseas celebrate different holidays, or who is in their extended family.
Language development includes the ability to both understand and use language – by reading, listening, speaking, writing. The Communicating icon identifies projects that are focused on these literary skills. Examples include: recounting their vacation, following directions for a project, and reading traffic signs.
Developing self-awareness, expressing feelings, and respecting others build confidence and positive interactions and are important skills for kids. These projects focus on interactions with others. Examples would include taking turns playing a game and asking politely for help with a project.
Moving - Fine
Many tasks - from writing and eating to dressing and cutting - involve the fingers and hands. Projects with the Moving - Fine icon involve the little motions to encourage this development. Fine motor skills generally refer to these small movements of the hand which enable actions like twisting a cap and picking up pebbles.


text:
PASSING OFFENSE: C -- QB J.P. Losman's shocking downward spiral continued with one interception and two lost fumbles on plays that started off as passing plays. While his numbers were better than in recent weeks (16 of 25, 193 yards), he could not produce a touchdown and hooked up with his leading receiver, Lee Evans, just once for 11 yards. Evans had just three catches for 36 yards in the two New England games. While Peerless Price and Josh Reed tried to pick up the slack with nine catches, they averaged just 9.5 yards per reception. Losman's longest pass was credited to RB Willis McGahee, who took a shovel pass and scampered 56 yards with some nice moves and a good block from rookie OG Aaron Merz. Also on a positive note, TE Robert Royal caught a season-high four balls for 36 yards, including a twisting 21-yard gain. Unfortunately for Buffalo, what few big plays it had in the passing game did not lead to any TDs.
RUSHING OFFENSE: C-minus -- McGahee failed to top 100 yards for a fourth consecutive game, managing just 59 on 20 carries. He had only eight carries in the second half for a 2.67 average per carry. The Bills picked up just four rushing first downs and could not get enough consistent push against New England's rugged front seven.
|Buffalo Bills running back Willis McGahee (21) finds an opening on the line to get past New England Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin (59) during the first half of a NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006. Patriots won 28-6. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)
PASS DEFENSE: D -- Patriots QB Tom Brady moved his all-time record to 11-1 against Buffalo with a typically efficient 195-yard, two-touchdown, no-interception day with a sparkling 112.4 rating. With two sacks and two QB hits, DE Aaron Schobel led a strong pass rush that notched four sacks, but none was game-changing, and Brady still had time to calmly toss TD passes of 35 yards to rookie Chad Jackson against Terrence McGee and 5 yards to veteran Doug Gabriel against a half-dozen Bills surrounding Gabriel in the end zone. DE Chris Kelsay had a damaging roughing-the-passer penalty.
RUSH DEFENSE: D-plus -- After giving up 183 yards on the ground in a 19-17 loss to the Patriots last month, holding them to 94 yards was a moral victory. Still, Corey Dillon gashed Buffalo's overmatched defensive line and poor-tackling linebackers for TD runs of 8 and 12 yards. The 8-yarder was right up the middle when several Bills were blown out of the way.
SPECIAL TEAMS: C-minus -- McGee had a 47-yard kickoff return in the second half, but it didn't lead to any points. K Rian Lindell nailed two more field goals of 40 yards or longer (he's 6-for-7 on the year). Coverage was weakened with the loss of Josh Stamer (IR-knee) and then Sam Aiken (hamstring) during the game. Laurence Maroney had a 74-yard kickoff return up the left sideline after newcomer Anthony Hargrove missed a tackle, leading to New England's second TD and a 14-3 lead. There were also four penalties on special teams, the result of sloppy play.
COACHING: D -- Penalties, turnovers and a general lackluster effort doomed the Bills to their third consecutive loss and their 12th loss in the last 13 games against chief nemesis New England. Dick Jauron went 0-2 against the team he's got to learn to beat if he plans on staying on the job longer than predecessors Gregg Williams and Mike Mularkey. The shovel pass to McGahee was a nice call, and the Bills defense got pressure on Brady, but not enough moves were made to make a difference. The Bills staff got another replay challenge wrong. In terms of talent and poise, these clubs are the length of the New York State Thruway apart. With a 2-5 record at the bye week, Bills are on course for another top-10 draft pick.
PASSING OFFENSE: B-minus -- With Buffalo loading up to stop the run, New England went to the short passing game early on, and it worked. Tom Brady was 18-for-27 for 195 yards and two touchdowns. Ben Watson and Reche Caldwell each caught five passes, while Doug Gabriel and Chad Jackson found the end zone. The Bills defense was able to apply a lot of pressure, registering four sacks. However, even with Aaron Schobel having another stellar day against the Patriots, Buffalo couldn't stop Brady and Co. from moving the ball through the air and making big plays at crucial moments in the game. The New England passing game wasn't spectacular, but it was very efficient.
|Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots runs against the Buffalo Bills on October 22, 2006 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Patriots defeated the Bills, 28 to 6. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
RUSHING OFFENSE: C-minus -- The Bills came into this game not being able to stop anyone on the ground, although they did a solid job against the Patriots. Corey Dillon scored two touchdowns, but New England was only able to manage 94 yards on 27 carries. Anytime a rush defense as leaky as the Bills' can hold a good team to under 100 yards on the ground, it did its job. Laurence Maroney only had eight carries for 29 yards, and both he and Dillon averaged less than a 4.0 yards per carry. The Bills linebackers were very active near the line of scrimmage, and Buffalo also brought up an extra safety in the box to defend against the run. After a strong start to the season, the Patriots running game has been inconsistent in recent weeks.
PASS DEFENSE: A -- The Patriots were all over J.P Losman. They sacked him twice, forced two fumbles and came away with an interception by Asante Samuel. Lee Evans -- who caught just two passes for 25 yards in the first meeting -- was held to only one reception this time around. Losman threw for 193 yards, but he was constantly under pressure, and when he did have time, the young quarterback missed some open receivers. The Patriots defensive coaching staff and secondary deserve kudos for keeping Evans -- the Bills' most dangerous receiver -- under wraps for the second game in a row.
RUSH DEFENSE: A -- Willis McGahee finished the afternoon with just 59 yards on 20 carries, and the Bills only ran for 75 yards as a team. The Patriots defensive front continues to dominate, and the linebackers had a strong game as well. Tedy Bruschi and Junior Seau combined for 16 tackles. Even when a hole did open up, a Patriots defender closed it in a hurry. Rodney Harrison also had a strong game defending the run as he becomes more active every week. The veteran finished with six tackles and looks to be almost fully recovered from his knee injury.
SPECIAL TEAMS: A-minus -- Buffalo gets the respect as being one of the NFL's top special teams units, but it was the Patriots special teams that stole the show Sunday. Maroney's 74-yard kickoff return after the Bills cut the lead to 7-3 in the first quarter was a huge momentum swing for the Patriots. Terrence McGee had a nice kickoff return as well, but it didn't result in any points. Stephen Gostkowski only had to worry about making extra points, and after two subpar games, Josh Miller was back to his old self, averaging 47.5 yards on six punts. Other than the 47-yard return by McGee, this was one of the Patriots' best overall games on special teams this season.
COACHING: A -- As usual, the Patriots were well prepared coming off a bye week. The defense continued to dominate, the special teams made some big plays, and for the first time all year, the offense was able to move the ball despite the running game being shut down. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels opened up the game with a great game plan. He knew the Bills would be primed to stop the run, so he loosened them up and got the passing game on track early with a bunch of short, effective passes. The offense set up Buffalo for a pump and go in the first quarter, but Brady overthrew a wide-open Reche Caldwell. Coach Bill Belichick once again had his team mentally prepared for an inferior opponent, and that's the reason why you don't see the Patriots losing very many games they're supposed to win.
More Bills Articles | Newswire | Patriots Discussion | Bills Discussion


text:
Results 1 to 4 of 4
Thread: Prolonging Patience
Threaded View
3rd October 2013 12:11 AM #1
- Join Date
- Oct 2013
- Posts
- 7
Prolonging Patience
Being a mum sometimes takes a toll. How can I make myself be more patient and refrain from yelling? It hurts and saddens me to know that I hurt my kids' feelings every time I lose my patience and start yelling. Has anyone had this experience?


text:
A couple of years ago, a former colleague once quipped, "The 90's called, they want their iPod back." She was of course refering to my 4th generation iPod (photo) which seemed quite archaic by the then nano, classic and touch versions.
Jokes aside, this baby holds 60GB worth of music. That's over 8,000 songs and surprisingly it is still going strong.
This will come as no surprise then that I have a love for music. I used to immerse myself in the history, detail and quirky factoids of the artists and the meanings behind their songs.
Don't get me started on music quiz nights. Suffice to say, our team would always remain victorious.
Of course over the years I managed to collect a vast array of CD's which took up far too much space in the living room.
Thankfully, with the advent of MP3's and the iPod, this collection has been converted to digital format and stored on the iPod and a number of hard drives.
Pretty much all genres can be found on this music box to suit any particular mood. Except perhaps for Hoomii Mongolian throat singing. I mean have you heard their version of unchained melody? And a better question yet, what kind of mood must you be in to listen to that?
But I digress.
Interestingly and perhaps serendipitously one of my favourite artists José González popped up a few times in my random playlist over the past few days.
I last wrote about the musical genius that is José González back in 2007. His song Heartbeats still rocks.
And if you have been living under a rock, it was first featured in the Sony Bravia Bouncing Balls advert before it was released as a single. Still one of my all time favourite ads.
Today is post 17/100 as part of my #100happydays challenge. Follow my progress on Instagram.


text:
A unique month-plus of recruiting essentially came to a close Wednesday and new coach Tommy Tuberville could finally relax after weeks spent sifting through the transition from Butch Jones.
CINCINNATI -- During a week of bowl practices in December, Tommy Tuberville stood along the sidelines inside the bubble. Coaches, administrators and even the occasional media type would come and go, but for the most part he stood by himself.
He watched and evaluated. Alone.
"Normally I've got 10 or 12 sets of eyes and knowing this is exactly what we need going into this recruiting class," Tuberville said. "It was me. I was really the only one here."
As the opening weeks of recruiting began he opened the process of seeking out who verbally committed to UC and who could be available as moving parts everywhere chaotically dispersed like fifth graders at recess. With much of his staff still assembling and finishing up bowl games, he took on the majority of the load.
The events of the last month and a half came to a calming conclusion Wednesday set to the ancient sound of the fax machine. All the typical National Signing Day buzz words laced Tuberville's press conference. He recruited speed, character, upside.
Nobody will know for a few years how many will flourish and how many will flounder.
All that is known about the class of 2013 was the collection took interesting roads to get here. For some, their heads are still spinning from the process. Certainly, Tuberville's would be among them.
"We were probably looking at about 10-12 players this time last week we had no clue where they were going," he said. "We had to put a hard drive on the last few weeks."
As far as filling the desires of class, the Tuberville administration made the most of their short time span.
"Usually when you have six or seven guys on the fence the last couple of days you hope to get 50 percent," Tuberville said. "We got more than that this year."
No need to break down the hip swivel, pad level or quick twitch of all 22 new members of UC football. One trip through Signing Day Central will tell you all about the blur of WR Johnny Holton's top-end speed or special athleticism of TE Chris Burton. For Tuberville, this class would be about more than tangible 40-yard dash splits or vertical leap heights.
This winter whirlwind has been about filling needs and recruiting to a profile. Switching from a spread system to multiple pro style requires different fits and switching from the relentless personality of Butch Jones to calculated managerial methods of this man of the South bares different parameters.
Amid a slew of controversies far from unique to UC, the uneasy process of finding players and coaches that fit each other didn't come easy. Tuberville never expected it to. He never wanted it to. He's learned to trust nothing but his own eyes during decades spent unearthing talent such as finding Ray Lewis for Miami when nobody else offered him or tracking down RB Rudi Johnson for Auburn when they needed a running back.
The mentality of building a football program wasn't about to change now.
"I am not going to let other people pick players for me," he said. "The evaluation part of recruiting is the most important part. You can go out and sign all these big-time high school athletes and they might not be able to play. You make less mistakes when you go out and do your own evaluation, don't take anybody's word for it, work with the coaches, work with the counselers, work with the principals, everybody involved and try to get the best person, the best athlete to come to your university."
The results of the evaluations?
UC needed more height in the secondary. Tuberville landed five DBs, three listed at 5-foot-11 and two more at 6-2.
He wavered over how many quarterbacks to sign with Brendon Kay and Munchie Legaux set to graduate after next season and a cast of unproven players behind them. He eventually stayed with only one QB recruit, Brent Stockstill of Murfreesboro, Tenn. Instead, he viewed junior college running backs with experience taking big hits as a more pressing need.
A defensive line without much disruptive height on the outside concerned the coach as well, so he sought out versatile linemen who can add weight later but have height now. Jerrell Jordan, Mark Wilson and Terrell Hartsfield all list at 6-3.
Searching for holes to plug so next year's team doesn't end up strapped at key positions, he added seven junior college players instead of a more standard four to five for immediate impact.
Instead of over-signing, the new coach opted for the opposite leaving three scholarships open to reward returning players.
In the end, a few players Tuberville desired to keep ended up at Tennessee. A few players Texas Tech wanted to keep ended up in the C-paw. And a number of players nobody knew who would keep, decided on Cincinnati. The musical chairs continued for more than a month and the Bearcats feel they emerged with the right types of athletes sitting in the red and black seats.
That's all that mattered to Tuberville. Believing anything but his own eyes wasn't going to cut it, even if that meant for a hectic first few months on the job.
"It doesn't take great players to win championships," he said. "It takes a lot of good players that work together as a team. Expectations of where we were at compared to what I thought we would do a month ago is a lot better."
I want to hear from you! Send any questions, comments or what you would do if your mother ran off with your NLI to email@example.com or hit me up on Twitter at @pauldehnerjr.


text:
Related Topics:
A new alternative to welding a 3-mm overlay of tungsten carbide onto twinscrew elements for abrasion resistance is brazing a 1-mm layer of tungsten-carbide-loaded cloth. Conforma Clad in New Albany, Ind., developed the fi rst fabric-clad elements in 2005 with Coperion Corp., Ramsey, N.J., for a customer using a ZSK twin-screw compounder processing 50% glassfi lled material. Fabric cladding reportedly wears more uniformly and is less expensive because the brazed coating comes out smoother than a conventional welded overlay, which requires substantial machining. Conforma Clad offers tungsten carbide cladding only through machinery OEMs and only on elements with fl ight rims at least 3/16 in. wide, corresponding to extruders larger than 83 mm diam. Tel: (812) 948-2118 . www.conformaclad.com
Conforma Clad, Inc.
501 Park East Blvd. New Albany, IN 47150
Phone (812) 948-2118 Fax (812) 944-3254
Editor PickMATERIALS HANDLING: Custom-Made Tanks
Built in accordance with AMSE codes.


text:
Ay yo! Its been a while... When you have a chance check out our new video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGi6s-8-YX4 and like us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDeadSuperstar
Peace and have a great day!
one love gee.
HAHAHA Thank you for the comments haha
Hey babes! I'm doing a video on the girls, guys, queens, and etc. of afropunk.The video will be pictures of the afropunk people to show off their styles, personality,and all around BADASSINESS (if thats a word) attitude! So if you want to be in my my video contact me at:
Thanks for the shout
Pleased to meet you. You have a nice sound, sort of jazz/rock n' roll. Very smooth and mellow sounding... and if I dare say so myself: "groovey"(I haven't used this word in so long I forgot how to spell it) but your sound is definately that.
I want to hear more and do you have a female in your band? Who was doing the singing in the song?
Like your zodiac sign too.
© 2017 Created by Matthew. Powered by


text:
The Driskill FoundationThe Great Depression made a deep impression on Walter S. Driskill, who, as a teenager, sometimes went barefoot because his family couldn't afford to buy him shoes. This and other challenging experiences drove him to excel in all aspects of his life—as a college football player, a WWII Navy war hero, and an entrepreneur in the beer importing business.
Grateful for their success, Mr. Driskill and his wife created the Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill Foundation in 1986 to advance medical research as well as develop programs for abused and orphaned children. Although Mr. Driskill died of cancer in 1998 and Mrs. Driskill passed away last year, the board of directors ensures that the good works of the Foundation continue around the country—and at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The Division of Hematology/Oncology at the medical school recently received a $5 million commitment from the Foundation for the establishment of the Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill Immunotherapy Research Program and Fellowship Fund.
All closely connected to the Driskill family, the Foundation's three board members have dedicated themselves to furthering the Driskills' goals and interests. They quickly recognized Feinberg's leadership in the use of innovative immunotherapy (ImTx) agents to treat cancers such as melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, and lymphoma. After the board decided to support Feinberg's program, two of the board members learned that the Foundation's executive director, Ronald L. Barnard, already had an intimate knowledge of this therapy's cancer fighting power. Earlier this year, Mr. Barnard successfully completed ImTx treatment—under the care of Timothy M. Kuzel, MD, professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology and the faculty director of the Clinical Research Office at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University—to fight an aggressive form of skin cancer that had spread to his lungs and elsewhere from his previous battle against melanoma.
Appreciating firsthand the life-saving ability of ImTx treatment to destroy very specific cancer targets, Mr. Barnard suggested the program as a cause worthy of consideration for the Driskill Foundation's philanthropic funding. He withheld one detail from the board: his health condition. Explains Mr. Barnard, a Chicago-based attorney who graduated from Northwestern's School of Law, "I wanted them to evaluate the merits of the program on their own."
The national reputation of Dr. Kuzel and his proposal to advance Feinberg's ImTx program had, on paper alone, inspired fellow board members Carmine Figlilio and Edward A. Kennedy to approve funding. Learning about Mr. Barnard's experience only solidified their decision. Remarks Mr. Figlilio, who resides in Boca Raton, Florida, "Ron is the proof in the pudding of how successful Northwestern's program is and how great it can be." Adds New York resident Mr. Kennedy, "The ImTx program had impressed us even before we knew of Ron's personal involvement. We are happy we will have a continuing relationship."
Thanks to the Foundation's generosity, Northwestern will strengthen its ImTx program to bring the latest treatment options to cancer patients. The gift will specifically support Dr. Kuzel's efforts to build a sophisticated ImTx monitoring and development facility, and to educate the next generation of scientists skilled in providing this promising yet complex therapy.
"Both Walter and Lucienne lived into their 80s and among their goals was the desire to help older individuals lead productive lives in relatively good health. This belief is at the core of the Driskill Foundation's gift to Northwestern," explains Mr. Barnard, who at 75, is Dr. Kuzel's oldest patient to receive this effective ImTx. "As an alumnus of Northwestern, I am confident that the quality of research and training at the medical school will produce some of the best solutions to present and future medical problems, conditions, and human diseases."