text:
Summary Report for:
53-3011.00 - Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
Sample of reported job titles: Ambulance Attendant, Ambulance Driver, CPR Ambulance Driver (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Ambulance Driver), Driver, Driver Medic, Emergency Care Attendant (ECA), Emergency Vehicle Operator, EMS Driver (Emergency Medical Services Driver), First Responder, Medical Van Driver (Medi-Van Driver)
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings
- Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
- Remove and replace soiled linens or equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
- Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
- Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
- Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
- Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
- Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
- Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, or administering oxygen.
Technology Skills
- Map creation software — Mapping software
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used
- Ambulances
- Blood pressure recording units — Blood pressure recorders
- Desktop computers
- Emergency response litters or stretchers or accessories — Patient stretchers
- Goggles — Safety goggles
- Gurneys or scissor lifts — Gurneys
- Medical acoustic stethoscope or accessory — Mechanical stethoscopes
- Medical staff isolation or surgical masks — Protective face shields
- Orthopedic splint systems — Rigid splints
- Oxygen therapy delivery system products accessories or its supplies — Oxygen administration equipment
- Patient stabilization or fall prevention devices or accessories — Patient restraints
- Personal computers
- Protective gloves
- Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
- Two way radios
- Wheelchairs
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
- Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
- Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
- Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
- Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
- Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Work Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Detailed Work Activities
- Drive passenger vehicles.
- Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
- Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies.
- Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
- Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context
- Physical Proximity — 78% responded "Very close (near touching)."
- Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 79% responded "Very high responsibility."
- Work With Work Group or Team — 80% responded "Extremely important."
- Deal With External Customers — 74% responded "Extremely important."
- Freedom to Make Decisions — 42% responded "Some freedom."
- Face-to-Face Discussions — 61% responded "Every day."
- Exposed to Disease or Infections — 52% responded "Every day."
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 52% responded "Important results."
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 46% responded "Extremely important."
- Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 43% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Contact With Others — 39% responded "Contact with others most of the time."
- Frequency of Decision Making — 41% responded "Every day."
- Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 48% responded "High responsibility."
- Coordinate or Lead Others — 36% responded "Very important."
- In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 37% responded "Every day."
- Telephone — 33% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Spend Time Sitting — 33% responded "About half the time."
- Time Pressure — 34% responded "Every day."
- Structured versus Unstructured Work — 33% responded "Some freedom."
- Consequence of Error — 41% responded "Extremely serious."
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 32% responded "Every day."
- Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 31% responded "Every day."
- Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 39% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 37% responded "About half the time."
- Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 35% responded "Once a year or more but not every month."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
|These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
|Related Experience
|Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, forest firefighters, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.
|SVP Range
|(4.0 to < 6.0)
Interest code: RS
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Work Styles
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
- Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
- Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Work Values
- Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
- Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
- Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Related Occupations
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2016)
|$11.46 hourly, $23,850 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2014)
|20,000 employees
|Projected growth (2014-2024)
|Much faster than average (14% or higher)
|Projected job openings (2014-2024)
|State trends
|Top industries (2014)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data and 2014-2024 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.


text:
Consultant pilot fish is trying to get some email system adjustments made with this hosting provider -- but things have bogged down at the level of the tech support guy's understanding of how email actually works.
Fish: Look, mail travels through the Internet using SMTP, which stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
Tech support: "No it doesn't. It uses MX protocol. 'SMTP' is just an alias for 'mail server.' And every mail server on the planet must have a login on every other mail server on the planet. Otherwise mail won't flow."
Fish: Huh? What idiot told you this? MX isn't a protocol, it's just a record in DNS. Look it up on the Internet if you don't believe me. And what you're claiming would result in an impossibly unwieldy authentication system.
Tech support: "My boss says so, therefore it must be true. And he tells me that the Internet lies."
Renew Sharky's faith in the Internet. Send me your true tale of IT life at firstname.lastname@example.com. You'll snag a snazzy Shark shirt if I use it. Add your comments below, and read some great old tales in the Sharkives.
The Best of Shark Tank includes more than 70 tales of IT woe submitted by you, our readers, since 1999. Which all goes to prove, conclusively, that hapless users and idiotic bosses are indeed worldwide phenomena. Free registration is all that's needed to download The Best of Shark Tank (PDF).

subset: commoncrawl


text:
|Message view
|« Date » · « Thread »
|« Date » · « Thread »
|"Sudhir (JIRA)" <j...@apache.org>
|[jira] [Commented] (FLEX-33176) debugger fails to connect to the running application on Android device
|Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:22:41 GMT
[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FLEX-33176?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:comment-tabpanel&focusedCommentId=13440313#comment-13440313 ] Sudhir commented on FLEX-33176: ------------------------------- When I did a diff of the SDKs before and after overlaying, i found these folders (and the files inside it) to be missing (in the Apache SDK before overlaying AIR SDK) <Apache_SDK_Installed_Location>\lib\android\lib\resources\app_entry\res\raw <Apache_SDK_Installed_Location>\lib\android\lib\resources\captive_runtime\res\raw > debugger fails to connect to the running application on Android device > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Key: FLEX-33176 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FLEX-33176 > Project: Apache Flex > Issue Type: Bug > Components: Installation & Packaging > Affects Versions: Apache Flex 4.8 (parity release) > Environment: Windows 7 and Win XP > Reporter: Sudhir > Attachments: InstallLog.txt > > > 1. Download and install the tool available at http://people.apache.org/~bigosmallm/installapacheflex/ > (Version used 0.8.3) > 2. Run the application > 3. This should package the Apache Flex SDK and make it suitable for it to use with Flash Builder > 4. Now, in Flash Builder, create a flex mobile application and debug it on an Android device > Actual results: Debugger fails to connect to the running application on android device > Note: this issue is specific to Windows. It works fine on MAC. > Expected results: Debugger should connect to the running application on the device and we should be able to debug the application in Flash Builder > workaround: After the tool completes the installation process manually overlay the AIR SDK from the location http://airdownload.adobe.com/air/win/download/3.1/AdobeAIRSDK.zip into the installed location -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. If you think it was sent incorrectly, please contact your JIRA administrators: https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ContactAdministrators!default.jspa For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
|View raw message


text: Dockery was the issue on most of the plays the typical mouth breathing fan noticed. Even when he was beaten badly outside, you could almost see the gears spinning thinking pass off stunt coming. He was beaten inside expecting help. I haven't reviewed the game but to the naked eye, Dockery might have had the worse blocking game of any Dallas player this year.


text:
Elizabeth Forward students seek expanded hours for new media center
Students in Elizabeth Forward School District would like the high school library to offer longer hours.
Junior Rachel Pastor, a student representative to the school board, said on Wednesday that some students would like the recently renovated library stay open beyond the 2:30 p.m. dismissal time.
"It's kids who want to utilize the technology that is there," she said.
The library, now known as the EF Media Center, was rebuilt this fall with a $165,000 grant from the Grable Foundation and about $15,000 in district funds. Based on the YOUMedia concept developed by Chicago Public Library, the facility includes a cafe, separate studios for video and audio recording, a small performance space, banks of laptop and desktop computers, and features such as flat-screen TVs, artwork and lighting improvements.
Pastor said students who are working on music projects, who lack computers at home or who just want a place to study want the library to stay open for at least an hour after school.
Superintendent Bart Rocco said the district is trying to find someone who will supervise the library for the extra time. Right now, he said, the librarian is available only until 3 p.m. He said a teacher could staff the library for the extra hour.
Rocco said the demand is what the district hoped would happen when it made the improvements.
"It's exactly what we want to happen," he said.
He said the staffing problem should be the only roadblock to extending the center's hours, and noted that "the activities buses (are) in place."
Terry Halt reported that plans for the high school band boosters' second annual summer carnival June 24-29 continue to take shape.
Halt said plans are for entertainment provided by a DJ, rock band and high school musicians and majorettes, and fireworks on the final night.
He said there will be special discount nights for families, people in the military and their relatives, and emergency workers.
Eric Slagle is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-664-9161, ext. 1966, or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
This is how we dress for meetings on October 31th at Butler University. I liked that the redshirt t-shirt had a warning label on the back: [Read more…]
Starfleet Business as Usual
Jesus Wore a Red Shirt
This seemed worth posting again, since this week brings together Jesus' death (foreseen, according to the Gospels, as clearly as that of a redshirt in a landing party) and the wearing of red to show support for marriage equality. Some people are having to explain that you can be in favor of marriage equality as [Read More…]
Santa's Demise
"Redshirt" by Jonathan Coulton
A newer song by Jonathan Coulton, who also wrote "Chiron Beta Prime." [Read more…]
I Don't Always Play a Red Shirt on Star Trek…
I spotted this on Facebook about a week ago, but IO9 mentioned it today and so I thought I'd share it. It's an interesting bit of trivia, making for a nice addition to the "most interesting man in the world" meme. [Read more…]
Jesus and Spock
Eruesso shared this tattoo of Spock depicted in imagery typically associated with Jesus: He said he'll leave it to me to decipher it (presumably not the text, which is "Live Long and Prosper" in Spanish, but the significance of the whole thing). If he expects me to explain why someone would etch this permanently onto [Read More…]
The First Redshirt
I was looking for images to accompany a talk I will be giving in early May on religion in Star Trek and Doctor Who, and found something that was not what I was looking for, but is definitely worth sharing. An artist took the painting "The First Mourning" – which depicts Adam and Eve mourning [Read More…]
Redshirt and Jesus
I was looking around for ways to create comic strips using online templates, and actually found a site which even has pre-prepared characters, including Jesus and a redshirt. The combination was too much of an anomaly to not try to do something with it… At this stage, I'm not expecting this to be a regular [Read More…]
A Christmas Present Fit for a Captain!
I received quite a few nice gifts this Christmas, but none as worthy of being photographed and shared on this blog as one I got from my sister: I'm particularly honored that she thought I deserved the rank of captain. Seriously, I would have been content with one of those red shirts with a bullseye [Read More…]


text:
What's Up With Curvature of the Penis?
What's Up With Curvature of the Penis?
Just as all women's breasts look different, men's private parts can differ too. Some are longer, shorter, thicker, or thinner. Some even curve. Since the penis is made of muscles, if certain ones are stronger than the others, it will cause a slight bend known as congenital curvature. A slight curve is normal and fairly common, and there's really nothing wrong or anything the guy should do, unless he feels pain during an erection or sexual activity. Actually some women prefer the curve, especially if it's bent upward since it can stimulate her G-spot better.
What if the bend is more severe, or the angle makes it difficult for the guy to enter his partner without it hurting? To find out
If the curve makes sex a discomforting challenge, then the guy may have a condition known as Peyronie's disease. An extreme curve in the penis can be painful, and can cause hardened, cord-like lesions to form on the skin. This disease usually develops in males between the ages of 40 and 60, but can happen at any time. The symptoms may appear suddenly or slowly, and vary in severity. Peyronie's occurs in about one to four percent of the male population, and doctors aren't yet sure what causes this condition, though possibilities include injury, infection, or a vitamin E deficiency. If this sounds familiar, even though it may be embarrassing to address, it's best for the guy to see a urologist. They can help diagnose the problem and offer treatment so the man can get back to enjoying sex again.


text:
Jacks 'R' Better
Latest Reviews
Sierra Sniveller
Enlightened Equipment does it better with better customer service. Just no good reason to go with JRB when you have other companies out there who enjoy interacting with their customers and learning from them and their experiences. HUBRIS comes to mind. Maybe it's the result of so many years in the military for these guys. But this company will fall under as companies like EE back their product and actually enjoy their customers and take into consideration what they have to say. Design features are… Full review
Sierra Sniveller
This quilt is lightweight, very compact, and ultra warm. If you are looking to cut weight and save space without compromise this is the quilt for you. I bought this quilt because I got claustrophobic being confined in a mummy bag. I began using my mummy bag as a quilt and realized how much wasted space and weight I was carrying this way. I purchased the midrange level quilt 800 fill/long and when I received it was skeptical if it was going to be warm enough when I saw the size of it. I took it to… Full review
Greylock 3
Proven comes to mind when considering products from Jacks R Better, and the Greylock 3 demonstrates that to a tee. The Jacks were there with innovative products from the beginning of the rise in popularity of hammocks for camping. The Greylock 3 has been around for quite a while and is designed to keep the hammock hanger's backside warm with large baffles full of lofty, compressible, and now water resistant down. If you hang a hammock in the wild or in your backyard in temps down to the 20s odds… Full review
Greylock 3
As a lightweight bottom insulation this is great! I purchased it because it was the 3/4 length and it works well for the way I hammock sleep. It's a quality product made by guys you can speak to directly and who stand by their craftsmanship. I use this paired with an ENO DoubleNest hammock. For my height the length of the underquilt covers from neck/shoulders to below my knees. It is in my opinion very wide wrapping up nicely around me. Setup is very simple and intuitive once attached to the hammock… Full review
Greylock 3
A high quality, 3/4-length, down UnderQuilt demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship. Exceeds similar products I have tested. The Greylock 3 supports my premise that America's cottage industry providers exceed most items that are mass-produced. Jacks 'R' Better (JRB) is a cottage industry manufacturer of hammocks and hammock products. Its reputation is well-known and, quite rightly, excellent. Having compared this product to the ENO Ember, JRB proves that many cottage industry companies provide better… Full review
Jacks 'R' Better Coverage in the Trailspace Blog
Gear Maker Profile: Jack Myers and Jack Tier of Jacks 'R' Better
Retired U.S. Army officers and hikers Jack Tier and Jack Myer's quest to shave pounds off their backpacking gear led them to selling quilts and accessories for hammock campers. Read more
April 14, 2009
Jacks 'R' Better
328 Old York Hampton Highway
Suite C
Yorktown, VA 23692
(757) 643-8908
toll-free: (800) 595-0413
email: firstname.lastname@example.com


text: Mediterranean Omelet with Fennel, Olives, and Dill -------------------------------------------------- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cups thinly sliced fresh fennel bulb, fronds chopped and reserved 8 cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped pitted green brine-cured olives 5 large eggs, beaten to blend with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fennel bulb; sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Cover and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes and mash with fork; mix in olives. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Add beaten eggs and cook until eggs are just set in center, tilting skillet and lifting edges of omelet with spatula to let uncooked portion flow underneath, about 3 minutes. Top with fennel mixture. Sprinkle dill over. Using spatula, fold uncovered half of omelet over; slide onto plate. Garnish with chopped fennel fronds and serve. Adapted from: epicurious: for people who love to eat


text:
Mumbai: Cricketers in India have often enjoyed an iconic status always here. And now India's 'little master' Sachin Tendulkar has been voted as the best role model in a nationwide poll, even beating Big B.
Touching a chord after an emotional win over England, Sachin says, "I thank the England team who came to play. Mumbai attack was an attack on India and every Indian should be angry, I dedicate this century to all Indians who had to go through such terrible time." Tendulkar has been an Indian icon for a couple of decades now and this nation wide survey conducted by a health magazine is proof of that.
He was voted as the happiest Indian and a role model ahead of former president A P J Abdul Kalam and Amitabh Bachchan. The shows that Tendulkar has a special position in the minds of Indian people because of his simplicity and dedication to the game and his family.
Manoj Khatri, the publisher and editor of Complete Wellbeing health magazine said, "People have gone with the tried and tested Sachin. It is a gift to him for whatever he has given for India to be proud of.
Interestingly the poll was conducted before the series against Australia when Tendulkar wasn't in the best form and that perhaps is the greatest tribute from an adoring nation.


text:
Welcome to the Original Online Meeting Group of CGAA. Visit http://cgaa.info for more information on our fellowship and program.
|View unanswered posts | View active topics
It is currently Thu Jul 20, 2017 4:31 pm
All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]
| Page 1 of 1
|[ 3 posts ]
|Print view
|Previous topic | Next topic
Joined: Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:36 pm
Posts: 1
Location: Kissimmee
State/Province/Country: Florida
I'm a 46 year old female and a currently recovering game of war addict. I began playing in December 2005 and was quickly sucked in. I was playing approximately 16-20 hours a day. I barely slept, played while I was supposed to be working, played while making dinner. Three months after I started playing my husband kicked me out of our home because I wouldn't give up gaming. I continued to game and it became worse, I began spending on this "free" game. My family suffered, my job suffered yet I was unwilling to make any changes. in May 2016, I had my worst month, spending approximately $2000. It was the wake up call I needed. I started to cut back on my gaming and spending. On Sunday, September 4th, I walked away from the game and I've been game free for 5 days. ☺.
|Thu Sep 08, 2016 9:39 pm
Joined: Thu Jul 28, 2016 1:43 pm
Posts: 37
State/Province/Country: California
Welcome, Flgirl2. You're in the right place. Congratulations on 5 days. That's a significant achievement. Hopefully the fellowship can provide you with the support you need to stay game-free. Hope to see you in the meetings. Best of luck.
|Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:44 pm
Joined: Sat May 17, 2014 3:06 pm
Posts: 968
Location: Charlottesville
State/Province/Country: Virginia
Welcome! Glad you've found us here. I can relate to a lot of what you wrote, barely sleeping, gaming during work hours, relationship problems, spending way too much money. Recovery is possible. Just one day at a time, I keep doing my best to not start that first game. With the help of this fellowship, I can abstain from games for those 24 hours.
|Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:17 am
| Page 1 of 1
|[ 3 posts ]
All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest
|You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum


text:
Father: Lewis Ambrose b: 18 JUL 1808 in Virginia, USA
Mother: Elizabeth Hawkins b: 15 JUN 1808 in Virginia, USA
Marriage 1 Annie Mantz
RootsWeb.com, Inc. is NOT responsible for the content of the GEDCOMs uploaded through the WorldConnect Program. If you have a problem with a particular entry, please contact the submitter of said entry. You have full control over your GEDCOM. You can change or remove it at any time.


text:
Under construction.
Posted 2016-02-22
Two campaigns to help researchers identifying ethical publications
Posted 2014-11-27
Publishing in JECME now free of charge!
Journal of European Continuing Medical Education eISSN 2161-4083 is an initiative of the European CME Forum. About this website.
This journal is published under the terms of the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 License. Responsible editor: Robin Stevenson.


text:
Position description:
Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is a unique profession and not very well known! O&M instructors teach blind individuals how to travel (cross streets, find locations, etc.) using a long white cane and senses other than vision. Perks of being an O&M instructor include getting to walk around outside a lot (it is not a desk job), getting to be creative, and getting to be a teacher in a non-conventional teacher role. My job as the O&M Consultant is to ensure that O&M instructors working with our consumers believe that blindness is just a characteristic, that blind people are simply ordinary people who cannot see, and that instructors employ the blindfold and long white cane in O&M training.
Undergrad degree: Psychology
Favorite class in college: Personality Theory
Graduate degree: Master's degree in Educational Psychology.
College to career: I selected Psychology as my major because I found it interesting, not because I knew of a career that would use that base of knowledge. In fact, I was pretty sure at the time that I was picking a major that would most definitely NOT lead to a career! Still, the content of the major intrigued me, and it has served me well in this role.
Career influences: I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up even after I graduated from college! The second summer after I graduated college, in an effort to pay my bills, I took a temporary part time job working with blind young adults. I was responsible for ensuring that the students had their chores done so we could do something fun (eat ice cream, float the river, swim, etc.). Not a hard job to enjoy, I assure you! My enthusiasm for that job was noticed by the permanent staff, and they encouraged me to consider becoming an O&M instructor, which I knew nothing about. They gave me contact information for a few university programs, I called every single one for information, found one (Louisiana Tech) that resonated perfectly with what I believed about people's abilities, and six weeks after that temporary job ended, I was in Ruston, LA attending graduate school. Please note, I wasn't expecting a career out of a temporary job, it just happened. I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown because I didn't know what my career was going to be. An opportunity I didn't even know existed presented itself, and a whole new world opened up to me.
- National Blindness Professional Certification Board ( Industry Organization )
- National Federation of the Blind ( Industry Organization )


text:
Battle of Belle Grove or Cedar Creek
"Owing to its convenience to the valley highway and its adaptability for a headquarters, Belle Grove House was seldom without a military tenant nor its grounds without an army. Dead to sentiment, ruthless war had already made a waste of these ornate grounds in which its warrior lord had once taken such pride." (James E. Taylor, An Artist with Sheridan Up the Shenandoah in 1864) Belle Grove was most noteably used as a headquarters by Union General Phillip Sheridan during the Civil War Valley Campaign of 1864 and was at the very center of the pivotal Battle of Cedar Creek. After a surprise attack by Confederate General Jubal Early in the early hours of October 19, 1864, General Sheridan quickly regained the territory, securing the Valley for the Union and boosting President Abraham Lincoln's chances for re-election.
Civil War Commemoration & Living History Weekend
Belle Grove Plantation typically commemorates the annivesary of the Battle of Cedar Creek on the third weekend in October each year. In 2016 it will be October 15 & 16.
October 19, 2014 marked the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Cedar Creek and Belle Grove worked with the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation and the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park to commemorate this significant anniversary. You may view a photo album of the events here. There are also two publications "Belle Grove Plantation in the Civil War" and "The Hite Family in the Civil War" that are on sale in the Museum Shop and here.
More Shenandoah Valley in the Civil War Links:
Civil War Sites In The Valley
Virginia Civil War Sites Index
Cedar Creek Battlefield Self-Guided Tour
Hupp's Hill Civil War Park
Virginia Museum of the Civil War/New Market Battlefield State Historic Park
Kernstown Battlefield Association


text:
TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-L ArchivesArchiver > TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM > 2008-02 > 1202627974
From: <>
Subject: Re: [TGF] Mary Petty - atransitional-genealogist'sviewpointonProfessional Genealogy
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 01:19:34 -0600
References: <email@example.com><firstname.lastname@example.com><007701c86b51$8a3744a0$6801a8c0@MAMA><DA06AAEB0EB144968A159D5055FE383F@ESMPC><000601c86ba7$69c4e140$6801a8c0@MAMA>
In-Reply-To: <000601c86ba7$69c4e140$6801a8c0@MAMA>
Mary wrote:
> My father in law and brother in law are both MD and refer to their
> industry as Medicine. They also call it a profession.
Mary, I would say that I'll match your two MDs and raise you a few other
family professionals in the various fields we've all talked about today--but
I would suspect you could match those as well and we'd end up with a draw.
When you say that your family MDs "refer to their industry as Medicine," are
you saying they refer to their medical practice as an "industry." There's a
difference in the way those words are phrased.
There is, indeed, an industry side to medicine itself--insurance companies,
hospitals, drug manufacturers, etc.--that doctors are intimately involved
in; but the doctors (and nurses) I know still draw a very definite line
between the production/supply side and their own profession.
Similarly, there is a business or commercial side of education. Colleges and
universities have a significant business operation underpinning the
educational process. Still, outside the administrative offices of those
institutions, the practitioners of the learned fields don't refer to their
activity as an industry. They may study industry, but they, themselves, are
considered professionals.
>From the many postings you, Jim, and Jeanette have made on APG-L, I sense
you are trying very hard to instill the idea that genealogy is a
*business*--not just a hobby or something someone does once or twice a week
for pin money with little concept of standards or professionalism. I commend
you for that. I totally agree with you that a successful professional
practice has to be underpinned by not only expertise in the discipline but
also sound business practices. Otherwise, the professional practice won't
survive economically. But the fact that a professional must know sound
business practices doesn't turn the professional practice into an industry.
(Obviously, I'll still stick with the distinctions observed by Webster and
the OED :).
This thread:
|Re: [TGF] Mary Petty - atransitional-genealogist'sviewpointonProfessional Genealogy by <>


text:
Printer-friendly format
Email this thread to a friend
Bookmark this thread
|This topic is archived.
|Home » Discuss » The DU Lounge
|mermaid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore
|Fri Feb-25-05 11:33 PM
Response to Reply #14
|20. Yeah...& I Wish the Government Would Finally Live Up To It's Stated Ideals
|Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top
|Home » Discuss » The DU Lounge
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC


text:
israel: Ebook
a photographic journey
by Ben Finch
About the Ebook
Israel: a photographic journey is a collection of photographs taken from several trips to the ancient land of Israel. Many of the pictures have a biblical theme, yet others are more modern and descriptive of the land today. If you have never seen how beautiful the land of Israel is or have always wanted to visit, yet haven't gathered the funds, consider Israel: a photographic journey. It will illuminate your perspective on that tiny stretch of land that has the entire world's attention.
Features & Details
- Category Travel
- Version Fixed-layout ebook, 78 pgs
- Publish Date Dec 01, 2011
- Last Edit Dec 09, 2011
- Language English
About the Creator
Ben Finch is owner and lead of Ben Finch Photography and The Visible Group: A Marketing & Design Firm, where he crafts award-winning solutions. With clients in a variety of industries such as universities and education, corporate and small businesses, professional services and non-profits, Ben has an edge for building holistic branding and marketing campaigns that generate measurable results. Prior to starting his own businesses, he traveled extensively as a leadership consultant where he authored, A Remarkable Practice: Developing Leaders Personally & Professionally. Ben holds a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mobile, AL. He and his lovely wife, Joy, live in Athens, TN with their three children, Brennan, Knox and Molly.
Log in or create an account to post a comment.


text:
GHS WB12L White Light 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar StringsProduct #100414 GHS 100414 LAABB 12 String Sets for Acoustic Guitar https://www.esnapw.com/rses/ESnapServlet?MerchantNumberSent=63655
- Write a Review
45 day price guarantee, 45 day return policy, 100% secure shopping
- Buy New
- Alerts
Item Note:
This product has been discontinued but may be available as a Open Box item.
Similar Items
Magnetically active - makes them ideal for acoustic/electrics.
Gauges: 11-11-14-14-20-09-30-11-38-20-48-26.
Wound with "Alloy 52", the material also resists corrosion to help players with high acidity and those that live in humid climates. This non-tarnishing material delivers an extra-brilliant sound with a very long tone life.
GHS has made the highest quality strings since 1964. The choice of numerous guitar greats.


text:
Father: Edward BISHOP c: 23 APR 1648 in Salem, Essex Co, MA
Mother: Sarah WILDES
RootsWeb.com, Inc. is NOT responsible for the content of the GEDCOMs uploaded through the WorldConnect Program. If you have a problem with a particular entry, please contact the submitter of said entry. You have full control over your GEDCOM. You can change or remove it at any time.


text:
Separate names with a comma.
Earbuds item created by Seidhepriest, Mar 31, 2011
Pros - Neutral, detailed and open sound. Price.
Cons - Cable is a bit flimsy. Pretty heavy. Straight plug.
This is not going to be a long review scrutinizing every aspect of how it sounds or other features. I will try to keep it to the point.
Very balanced out between the lows, mids and highs. The upper midrange and highs are nicely detailed but possess no harshness or sibilance. Very clear sweet sounding midrange. Not sweet sounding as in colored but transparent. Bass have good punch for an earbud and is nicely layered. I have found this earbud to work well with pretty much anything I have thrown at it music wise. Everything from hiphop to classical is sounding great. The above average size soundstage makes it good for "audiophile" type music. Overall I think it sounds a bit like a HD-600 just not as refined.
Some how my left ear is loving these a bit more than the right one but on a whole I found them to be great in this aspect. The solid metal housing and large driver makes them a bit heavy so if you are sensitive to earbuds this could be an extra problem.
Quality And Looks
The heavy duty metal housing induces confidence in durability, but at the same time the cable is tangle prone and a bit flimsy. Hisoundaudio call this an audiophile grade earphone of which I can agree. The cable is however anything but audiophile grade quality. They are also pretty funky looking.
For the price I really believe this to be an excellent and all-round earphone. If this was 150 USD I still think it would be a fair deal.


text:
Meningitis-linked steroid may have affected 13,000
NEW YORK — As many as 13,000 people received steroid shots suspected in a national meningitis outbreak, health officials said on Monday. But it's not clear how many are in danger.
Officials don't how many of the shots may have been contaminated with meningitis-causing fungus. And the figure includes not only those who got them in the back for pain — who are most at risk — but those who got the shots in other places, such as knees and shoulders.
There was no breakdown on the number of back injections, said Curtis Allen, a spokesman for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those injected in joints are not believed to be at risk for meningitis, he said.
The number of people sickened in the outbreak reached 105 on Monday. Deaths rose to eight, with a fatality in Tennessee, the CDC said. Tennessee has the most cases, followed by Michigan, Virginia, Indiana, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina and Ohio.
Investigators suspect a steroid medication made by a specialty pharmacy may be to blame. About 17,700 single-dose vials of the steroid were sent to 23 states. Inspectors found at least one sealed vial contaminated with fungus, and tests were being done on other vials.
The first known case of the rarely seen fungal meningitis was diagnosed last month in Tennessee.
The steroid maker, New England Compounding Center of Framingham, Mass., recalled the drug, and during the weekend recalled everything else it makes.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord, and a back injection would put any contaminant in more direct contact with that lining.
A Michigan man whose wife's death was linked to the outbreak said on Monday that he, too, was treated with steroids from one of the recalled batches.
"Not only have I lost my wife, but I'm watching the clock to see if anything develops," George Cary said, as friends and family gathered for his wife's wake in Howell, 60 miles northwest of Detroit.
His wife, Lilian, 67, had been ill since late August, but meningitis wasn't detected until Sept. 22, her husband said. She died on Sept. 30.


text:
Red or White Pizza: Which Do You Prefer?by Victoria Phillips in Food Network Magazine, January 10th, 2014
Food Network Magazine wants to know which side you're on. Vote in the poll below and tell FN Dish whether you prefer to nosh on red or white pizza.
More posts from Victoria Phillips.


text:
Sold worldwide, but handmade in sunny California xo
(all designs, photos & text copyright protected © 2009-17 by Doloris Petunia LLC)
Selected Press: The Today Show, OMG! Insider, People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Town and Country Magazine, California Style Magazine, Elle, Lucky Magazine, Harpers Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Gracia, The Knot, Brides Magazine, The Wedding Style Guide, Paper Magazine, Style Me Pretty, Cupcakes and Cashmere, The Blonde Salad, The Huffington Post, Who What Wear, Honestly WTF, The Frisky, LA Style Section, Utah Bride & Groom Magazine, Rock My Wedding, FabSugar, Brooklyn Bride, Green Wedding Shoes...
Sold worldwide, but handmade in sunny California xo
(all designs, photos & text copyright protected © 2009-17 by Doloris Petunia LLC)
Selected Press: The Today Show, OMG! Insider, People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Town and Country Magazine, California Style Magazine, Elle, Lucky Magazine, Harpers Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Gracia, The Knot, Brides Magazine, The Wedding Style Guide, Paper Magazine, Style Me Pretty, Cupcakes and Cashmere, The Blonde Salad, The Huffington Post, Who What Wear, Honestly WTF, The Frisky, LA Style Section, Utah Bride & Groom Magazine, Rock My Wedding, FabSugar, Brooklyn Bride, Green Wedding Shoes...
Kelsey Colborn on Jul 14, 2017
Beautiful Dress and super fast delivery!!! Thank you so much this is going to be the perfect touch to our important day for our niece to wear!!! I can't wait to see her walk down the aisle in it!!! Love love love.
Chelsea Rodimel on Jul 12, 2017
I can't say enough about this dress and the fabulous people that made it! Excellent communication and the dress arrived just on time though I needed it in a hurry and they had to make a custom pattern. Thanks so much Doloris for your time and gorgeous work!!
Christy Sowell on Jun 25, 2017
This flower girl dress is amazing! I got so many compliments on the dress - most said it was the prettiest they've ever seen. The design is beautiful! Thank you!
Once upon a time...
Doloris Petunia began as an experiment on a card table on the sidewalk of New York City's Houston Street. Every weekend in the fall of 2008 Courtney and her dog (Doloris Petunia) would have customers lining up to buy the creations that Courtney had been making unofficially in her mind for years. After relocating to Los Angeles in 2009, Courtney brought her creations online by setting up shop here on Etsy.
With the support provided by the Etsy platform, Courtney turned her eye for sophisticated fashion, refined style and trendsetting instincts into creating "must have" designs for fans worldwide. In a few short years, Doloris Petunia has gone from a card table to a little Etsy shop to an in-demand brand amongst celebrities, bloggers, and fashion trendsetters. Most of all, Doloris Petunia has become the choice for women wanting unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry, accessories and girl's special occasion dresses.
Doloris Petunia's clients now come from every corner of the globe, and the original designs are carried in many of the world's most fashion forward stores. Doloris Petunia has also garnered the attention of some of the world's largest retailers, and she has created custom lines for brands such as Anthropologie and BHLDN. Doloris Petunia has been featured in every major fashion publication and on many red carpets, capturing the eyes and hearts of the fashion world and leaving Lucky Magazine to declare:
"If June Carter Cash, Tony Duquette, and Tom Binns had a baby, the result would be these crazy-lavish pieces from Doloris Petunia. They're unlike anything we've seen and all one-of-a-kind too."
What started out as just Courtney (and her dog) has grown into a small team of people who look forward to all of the exciting adventures that lay ahead in 2017. We are so grateful to the Etsy community for helping make Doloris Petunia what it is today, but above all else we are excited for the opportunity to continue to bring our clients exactly what they were looking for that they could not find anywhere else…. After all, one of a kind really is the new black.
Curious to know more? Check out the Feature Etsy did on Courtney and Doloris Petunia here:
Shop members
Doloris Petunia
Our darling Lolita inspired all that you see here and kept our feet warm while we worked. Sadly she passed away November 8, 2013 in Courtney's arms. Doloris Petunia will continue on in her honor- May we all be as good as our dogs think we are. xo
Courtney Prince
Designer, CEO, Mom
Based in Los Angeles, Courtney Prince is a former competitive figure skater who turned her childhood spent in sequins (and her love for her dog) into a international fashion brand.
Ryan Miller
Supportive Husband And CFO
Courtney started the bridal line after she and Ryan got married in 2010. Ryan runs the business side of Doloris Petunia and makes a killer grill cheese sandwich.
Kimberly Calderon
Maker, Designer
Kimberly started as an intern at Doloris Petunia in 2011 and has grown into the brands VP of Design. Kimberly has an incredible eye for color and detail and can make red and green go together and not look like Christmas.
Carey Provost
Wholesale Director
Carey started as a client and is the muse behind the original "Carey" bandeau. A mother of three with impeccable taste, Carey now heads up the line's wholesale division drawing from her extensive background in fashion, design and marketing.
Erin Bretzing
Mom, wife & Swarovski crystal ninja
Teresa Cella
Mom, wife & Swarovski crystal warrior
Janis Moore
Mom, wife & couture seamstress
Production partners
Production House
Los Angeles, CA
Boutique garment production house based in Los Angeles that lovingly helps us add muscle & keep up with the demand for our flower girl dresses- all while allowing our design process to be as hands on as we work to fill a larger pair of design shoes.
Shop policies
As promised, The Fine Print...
Please note that most of our work is made-to-order. As a result, the production time can vary depending on the season and volume of orders. Typically non bridal jewelry items take about 2-3 weeks to create and be ready to ship. We will always do our best to accommodate your timing needs, so please be sure to make us aware in advance or at the time of order if there is a deadline. Please also note that we do our best to stock popular items leading into holidays and bridal season, so please do not hesitate to order items as a gift or for an event. We will let you know up front if there is a timing issue.
Bridal items are custom made for each client based on the client's specifications. As a result our wait list tends to be 6 to 8 weeks in the slower seasons and can grow to double that in the busier months. We try our best to accommodate rush orders as it is important to us that a client who has their heart set on one of our designs is able to make a purchase. We require you to confirm a rush order in advance so we can make sure we have time in our schedule to accommodate.
We do list pieces in our shop that are "ready to ship" (such as our friendship bracelets) and in that instance the processing time will be about 1 to 3 days on average. Always keep in mind that we are a very small company that handles a large volume of orders and takes our customer satisfaction very seriously. We will do our best to keep each client up to speed at all times. Please do not hesitate to reach out directly if you have a questions about your order status. As designers first, we spend the majority of our time in the design studio, not on the computer.
We love talking to you, but we get a very high volume of convos and emails so please do not take it personally if it takes us longer to respond or are not able to follow-up directly on every message. Please feel free to reach out again if you think too much time has passed as it is possible due to high volumes your message has become buried in our inbox.
Over Seas...
For international orders, we suggest ideally that you order your items at least three months prior to your event or need by date as to take away the stress that can come from transit times, expedited shipping fees, and occasional customs delays. We do admire how our international brides are able to pull things together last minute, but we are oftentimes not able to accommodate rush orders when international shipping is involved.
While we are on the subject of international orders, feel free to message us in your native language if that is easiest for you. We will do our best to communicate with you in a way that is easiest for you to understand, but most importantly we do not want your details to get lost in translation.
Product Variations…
Please keep in mind that all of our work is completely handmade in house, so there may be slight variations from piece to piece. We think this is what makes our pieces cool, knowing that your item is completely your own and was made just for you. That being said, please keep in mind that handmade items can vary a bit from piece to piece due to human hands and variations in materials. We tend to favor vintage or raw materials and because of that on occasion like materials might be substituted to create the desired overall effect.
Custom Orders...
Yes, we accept custom orders, but we take them on a case by case basis depending on the lead time and current wait list volume. Custom orders tend to require higher budgets than our existing designs, but please do not hesitate to ask about an idea you have. We love working one on one with clients to create original pieces when time allows.
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
- Check
Payment is due within 48 hours of your order via PayPal or credit card. Failure to complete payment in that time frame will result in a canceled order. Some orders require specific preference selections, so please read the listing thoroughly. Please be aware that If you do not provide all necessary information at checkout or respond to our subsequent information requests that we will either fill the order based on our preferences or cancel the transaction.
Doloris Petunia accepts PayPal and credit cards only. If you need help placing an order on Etsy, or would like to speak to us about placing a wholesale order, please contact us directly at orders [!at] dolorispetunia.com.
Please allow up to 14 days of transit time for your item(s) inside the US and up to 6 weeks internationally. These transit times are worst case scenarios and not the average. Once you receive your shipping notice, you can begin tracking your order and have a better idea as to when to expect to receive your package.
If you have a specific need by date, please send us a message here or via email (firstname.lastname@example.com) and we can do out best to accommodate your request. We ship to the exact address provided on Etsy. If you have moved, please update your address before ordering or notify us immediately. We are not responsible for locating your package after the tracking number has been provided.
DOMESTIC: We ship all items under $100 via USPS First Class mail unless the buyer chooses to upgrade shipping. For items over $100 we ship via USPS Priority Mail. In the event you need expedited shipping, we will send you a revised invoice with the shipping difference via PayPal or Square. We are not responsible for lost or stolen packages after they have shipped. We do not purchase additional insurance for items unless requested and paid for by the buyer in advance. Packages do not include a signature if they are valued under $100.
INTERNATIONAL: For our international customers, we ship via USPS First Class for orders under $100. For orders over $100 we ship via USPS Express mail and will provide the tracking numbers for each when the package ships. In the event you need your order even faster than the 6 to 10 day standard transit time via Priority Mail or have an unsecured mailbox , we are happy to send you a revised invoice via PayPal to upgrade your shipping to FedEx or DHL.
Odds and Ends…
We will do everything in our part to make sure your order is packaged and labeled correctly, but we are not responsible for lost packages. We do our best to ensure that customs fees are not added on to your package, but when they are shipped outside of the US there is no a way to guarantee this will not occur. If the custom fees are added, the buyer is responsible for all duties, taxes, or fees.
Refunds and Exchanges
Due to the delicate, made-to-order nature of our jewelry and accessories, we do not accept returns in the event you change or mind. Items which are damaged in the course of normal wear and tear are not considered to be faulty and will not be accepted for return. If an item is faulty upon arrival, or has been damaged in the shipping process (please provide photos in each instance), we ask you return it in original packaging with a postmark within 24 hours of receipt to be eligible for a full refund. Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns of items which have been used, worn, damaged, or soiled.
Please choose your items carefully before purchasing. For ready made items that do not require any customization, we will accept refunds/exchanges if we are notified first within 3 days of receipt. The buyer is responsible for paying the return shipping or exchange shipping if necessary. Pieces need to be returned in their original condition and packaged and mailed back in the same protective format in which they were shipped.
The item must be postmarked within 1 week of requesting a refund/exchange (longer for international customers) to be eligible for a refund. We access a 20% restocking fee and do not refund shipping. If the item has not been shipped and you would like to cancel, we must be notified within 72 hours of the purchase, otherwise there will be a 20% restocking fee. Once a piece is underway we cannot issue a refund. We are happy to issue shop credit or make adjustments at anytime.
We do not accept returns on custom or customized items. We are always happy to work with you to alter an item or recreate a piece with in reason so you are completely satisfied with your purchase.
The majority of our pieces are made-to-order and as a result, we do not create pieces as "samples" or "try before you buy". Our bridal accessories in particular are all handmade for each client specifically in our studio using very delicate materials. As a result, they require careful handling to ensure their beauty and longevity. As part of our service, we offer to repair missing crystals for up to one month from purchase. Simply notify us that there is a problem and we will have your piece re-set as quickly as is possible or send you missing stones by mail if you would prefer.
If you would like to return a faulty item, we will accept the item and repair whatever damage in a time sensitive manor. Please do not attempt to repair the piece on your own. In the event that you attempt to repair the piece we can not guarantee that we will be able to successfully repair the damage to the piece. We are more then willing to try to correct the faulty piece, but we are not responsible for any subsequent damage that might occur after the piece is returned back to you if you have first tried to repair the piece yourself. A returned item is your responsibility until it reaches our studio. For this reason, please repack items exactly as they were shipped to to prevent any damage to the items or boxes in transit. If we are unable to repair the item, we will accept a return of a faulty item and replace it with the same design, subject to availability. If we are unable to offer a replacement item, we will accept a return of a faulty item and offer a refund less the shipping fees.
Deposit payments are non-refundable. Rush order fees are to pay for a service provided and are non-refundable. Taxes and duties incurred by international customers are the responsibility of the customer and are non-refundable.
If you have any questions, please message us here (or via email at etsy [!at] dolorispetunia.com) with your transaction number and Etsy user name and we will gladly clarify any of our policies.
Additional policies and FAQs
For custom orders and other select pieces, Doloris Petunia may need certain measurements to tailor and size the piece to you. Our team will contact you with the measurements needed and how to determine and take these measurements. It will be your responsibility to provide accurate measurements based on these conversations. Doloris Petunia is not responsible for inaccurate measurements and will not offer refunds if the measurements provided were inaccurate.
After receiving your item, please contact us directly if you have any questions regarding the storage or cleaning of any of our items. Many of our items are hand dyed or delicate in nature so please contact us for specific directions regarding your specific item.
Lastly, we reserve the right to cancel a sale if we feel it is in the best interest of the company. In doing so, we will of course promptly refund your full payment or deposit. We also would like to remind all visitors to our shop that our images and designs are copyright protected and ask that you respect our original designs, ideas, and creations.
We look forward to working with you!
With much love and gratitude,
Courtney and the Doloris Petunia Team xoxo


text:
Progress continues to be made in the citys new municipal court building project.
Wednesday, Cambridge City Councils Finance Committee opened discussions with a financial consultant, the initial steps in obtaining funding for the project carrying a pricetag not to exceed $3,000,000.
The main concerns of the project funding issue, said Arik Sherk, of the Dayton office of consultation firm Thompson Hine, are threefold.
The cost of the project must be established. The $3 million pricetag previously set includes fees for the Cambridge-based Davis Architectural Group, with which the city has contracted. Any consultation fees may be included in the overall budget.
The extent of local funding must be determined as well, Sherk said. The court currently has about $1,000,000 in the fund for capital improvements, though $495,000 of that has been set aside to purchase the former Park Elementary School site, where the new court will be erected.
The state allows a portion of monies collected by the court to be set aside for capital improvements. Income from court costs averages nearly $263,000 per year, said Clerk of Court Jane Patterson, and court officials estimated an annual bond payment of $210,000.
Sherk said two options exist for the city. They can bond the project now in its entirety, most likely for 30 years, or issue short-term bonds until the completion of construction and a more precise project cost can be ascertained.
Should the former course be chosen, low interest rates now can be locked in. However, if project costs unexpectedly rise, the city may find itself under-funded.
Less chance of that occurring exists with the short-term option. However, rates may rise significantly in the future, resulting in higher payments when the final long-term bond is obtained.
The city has ample time to explore their options. A contract for the site purchase has been inked with the Cambridge school district. By Nov. 1, the school building is to be razed, and the city presented a clean slate site. From that date, council has 60 days to adopt a resolution regarding bonding.
Construction is expected to begin in the spring of next year, and last about 18 months.
In the end, no action was taken, though the committee agreed, upon Sherks advice, to seek the input of other financial consultants in an effort to obtain the best possible package.


text:
But whether the history has been "untold" or not, the problem is that it has been almost entirely "unlearned."
For the unlearned, let him send a garland or grains of frankincense.
It draws within the sphere of its attraction both the scholastic and the unlearned.
unlearned ones have often been my masters in humility, and may be thine.
It makes you wonder what other obvious lessons may still be unlearned.
For that would smack of the foolish and unlearned who suffer outward things to touch them.
If learned men ignored the disputes the unlearned would not.
How comes it then that they are so unlearned—still, being so old scholars?
And in five minutes she was asleep, in spite of the unlearned lessons.
The unlearned in the law naturally inquire if these are actions for slander.


text:
Mike is an 18 year female to male transman. He is currently studying psychology at The Evergreen State College between making quilts. He someday aspires to be a social worker, and in the mean time, he wants to fix the fact that not everyone is born with an inherent right to be themselves.
In theory, every person is created equal and deserves the same rights and privileges of every other individual. Being a part of a minority makes that trickier. Instead of being seen as a person, first and foremost, you are seen as the adjective that comes before your name. Your personhood comes with an asterisk. Certain conditions need to be met in order for personhood to apply, and those conditions are usually conforming to look and act like the person who doles out the adjective. Even then, if it is convenient for you to be treated as a non-person, those conditions will be seen as not having been met.
I am a trans* man. I have one adjective in front of my name that brings my gender into question. Because I choose to be open about both who I am now and before I chose to come out as trans*, it means that I wear my asterisk on my sleeve. It means that I field dumb questions about my genitals and I get asked personal questions about my sex life from people who I have known for all of five minutes. It means that I fear using the bathrooms and that my driver's license doesn't accurately reflect who I am. It means that in the state I call my home, I can legally be fired simply because I am trans*. It means that in some states I can legally be evicted from my home because I am trans*.
I have another asterisk in the form of fibromyalgia. If I am having a good day, no one notices and the asterisk to my personhood need not apply. If I am having a bad day and use either my chair or my cane, I suddenly become the object of questions or pity. I am suddenly no longer seen as attractive or a potential mate (although the same can be said of the trans* thing much of the time). This adjective of disabled takes something away from me. I get reduced to my chair, a really rather small characteristic of who I am as a whole. Instead of a person, I become a disease, fibromyalgia that wheels around, someone that will no doubt always need help, whether or not I actually do. I will be seen as infringing on the rights of the able bodied to simply appear as I am in a chair. It is unsettling for them to see me in a chair, so I should push through the pain. After all, their feelings matter and my pain is inconsequential compared to that.
So what is the solution to being degraded for being who you are? For the GLBT movement, the efforts have been mainly to give people adjective in return. The opposite of transgender is cisgender, and cisgender people have a gender identity too. They get an adjective, something to describe and label who they are. Giving everyone an adjective starts to level the playing field. Because there are so many more cisgender people than transgender people, their label does not come with an asterisk, the might of numbers deciding what is normal and right.
The concept of having an adjective seems to unsettle a great number of people, as they start to lose some of their rights as individual. For those who are asterisk free and who have never needed to check their privilege it is a terrifying experience. It makes them uncomfortable to be lumped in with a group, to lose a part of their individuality to a label. After all, who wants to be judged based on the actions of people they will probably never even meet? This is, of course, is the reality that any member of a minority group will face on a daily basis. It is not new to them to be treated as an ambassador to a group of people or to have their actions reflect on the group as a whole.
As a parting thought, I would encourage you to think about the ways that you label people. Beyond just the labels, think about what the labels mean and what sort of condition to personhood these labels would present. After all, there are so many words in the English language that describe who we are as human beings. These labels don't mean much until they are held up to our culture's ideals. Fat or skinny, tall or short, straight or gay, cisgender or transgender, simple descriptors until culture weighs in.
So what are your adjectives?


text:
Amber L. Tucker practices in the areas of criminal law, family law, personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights and general civil litigation.
Prior to entering private practice, Amber previously served as a prosecutor for the Maine Attorney General's Office, specializing in felony drug crimes, and as an Assistant Public Defender in Tampa, Florida, where she represented thousands of individuals in felony and misdemeanor cases. Amber has tried over 60 cases to verdict, more than half of which were jury trials and has litigated numerous evidentiary hearings.
Representative jury trials in which Amber was the lead defense attorney include:
Amber was an adjunct professor of sociology and criminology at the University of New England and has taught seminars in drug law and drug crime investigation to law enforcement officers throughout Maine.
Amber is originally from Rhode Island, but grew up in Fryeburg, Maine. She lived in Florida for eleven years before returning to Maine. Amber enjoys boating, sunshine, and traveling to Gillette Stadium to watch the New England Patriots.


text:
A study in England that sparked the anti-vaccine autism movement involving Measles, Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism, has lead to the consideration of dismissing "Leaky Gut" or Autistic Enterocolitis. The disease is now being investigated due to the unreliability of previous scientific evidence.
Journalist Brian Deer's article appears in The British Medical Journal (BMJ) and cites that the studies of Autistic Enterocolitis conducted by Dr. Andrew Wakefield in 1998 misdiagnosed 11 out of the 12 children involved.
The study, which took place at Royal Free Hospital, claimed the 11 children had "non-specific" colitis, which is the inflammation of the large intestine with emphasis on the colon. Dr. Wakefield then linked the children's Enterocolitis with the Measles, Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine.
After throwing England into an anti-vaccine panic, the news then spread to the U.S. where the debate continues between MMR and autism. Autistic Enterocolitis, though, is inspiring many theories on autism and diet, which science has yet to comment upon.
Respectfully, Sir Nicholas Wright, from Barts and the London School of Medicine, points out that, "We should remember, as recent experience in several fields has shown, that although science has its defects, it is a self-correcting process."
The actual biopsies taken from the children who participated in the study are no longer available to study when considering Autistic Enterocolitis. What scientists are looking at now is how the current evidence may dismiss Autistic Enterocolitis as a new disease.


text:
Great opinion piece on the stalled unemployment benefits Bill in the Senate by Alexandra Jarrin.
Yesterday, Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced details of an amendment to the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R.3548) that would extend the jobless benefits for all 50 States by 17 weeks. The jobless, who count on unemployment benefits to survive are now caught in the middle, as there appears to be NO movement on passage of any Bill that would benefit them.
Friday night, Bill Maher made the comment that "the Senate is the place where bills go to die". I thought it apropos to this situation, as it seems the Senate can't or is it won't pass a bill that address's the loss of benefits to our America's unemployed.
Last month over 400,000 people lost their benefits. Benefits that allow these people to survive, pay bills and eat. Benefits that go directly back into the system and help revive a slumped economy. Why must politics always be about posturing and the betterment of the Representative as opposed to representing the people's best interests?
It was reported last night on a local affiliate of ABC news in NY that the Senate had passed a Bill that would provide an additional 13 weeks of jobless benefits for States with 8.5% or higher unemployment numbers. A clip of Senator Schumer was included as well. http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/business&id=7051024
As the video clip unwinds, it becomes clear that the Senate has yet to vote for any Bill and that vote MIGHT be taken up last evening. Imagine the disappointment the unemployed now feel as, once again their hope for survival has been dashed by the Senate and an out right lie news feed.
I'm sure the unemployed appreciate the sudden interest by all our Senators with this unemployment situation, but enough of the stalling. Pass a Bill and do it this week and provide all of the unemployed some denouement unfolding. The unemployed are patiently waiting for passage of a jobless Bill that will get the benefits moving again but their patience is wearing thin.


text:
Cleaning Team London has been providing efficient end of tenancy cleaning services in SE15 Peckham London for corporate clients and private owners since 1999. Our staff is fully trained and experienced of performing the job beyond our customers' expectations, with combined efforts in the cleaning business. If you are moving out or in a rented property or you are selling your home we have the needed knowledge to carry out the job to suit your requirements.
We at Cleaning Team London have been doing it for years in London. As a result we know what Real Estate Agencies and landlords look for in an End Of Tenancy Cleaning. Our professional End Of Tenancy Cleaning teams provide 48 hours guaranteed cleaning: Pre Tenancy Cleaning , End of Tenancy Cleaning , Move In Cleaning ; Move Out Cleaning , End Of Lease Cleaning. End of tenancy cleaning does not include the cleaning of ceilings, curtains, carpets and upholstery nor does it include washing up or laundering.
Depending on your end of tenancy cleaning needs we can offer you daily, weekly, monthly, or one time cleaning. Our professional cleaners are available every day starting at 8 am and ready to satisfy all your cleaning needs. You may find our contact details here or check the page with the testimonials from our clients.
About our end of tenancy cleaning in SE15 Peckham, Nunhead
Peckham is a district in south London, located in the London Borough of Southwark. It is situated south-east of Charing Cross. Peckham is a high-crime area with high levels of gang violence, for which it has a notorious reputation, despite a £290 million regeneration programme.
The European Union has invested heavily in the regeneration of the area; partly funding the futuristic, award-winning Peckham Library, a new town square and swathes of new housing to replace the North Peckham Estate. Throughout the area state funding is being provided to improve the housing stock and renovate the streets. This includes funding for public arts projects like the Tom Phillips mosaics on the wall of the Peckham Experiment restaurant and the South London Gallery.
The main shopping street is Rye Lane and the large Peckham Rye Park is nearby.The oldest surviving building in Peckham is 2 Wood's Road, built in 1690.
Transport wise, the area is served by Peckham Rye railway station and Queens Road Peckham railway station.
Gibbon Road is the location of Nunhead railway station. The station is located on the line from Blackfriars to Sevenoaks and Victoria to Dartford. Train services are provided by Southeastern.The area is also served by a variety of London Buses services. As part of the urban sprawl of London, Nunhead is contiguous with the neighbourhoods of Brockley to the east, Honor Oak to the south, East Dulwich to the south west, Peckham to the north west and New Cross to the north east.


text:
LA Kings Looking For Big Push From Goalie Prospect Patrik Bartosak In 2015-16
September 11, 2015 3 Comments
2015 ROOKIE CAMP: Frozen Royalty's coverage of the Los Angeles Kings' 2015 Rookie Camp begins with a story on the development of goaltending prospect Patrik Bartosak.
EL SEGUNDO, CA — With his team leading the Utica Comets in the 2015 Calder Cup Final series, 2-0, Manchester Monarchs goaltender Patrik Bartosak, a Los Angeles Kings prospect, was sitting on the bench during Game 3 at Utica on June 10, 2015, watching intently, but pretty much minding his own business.
But just 7:51 into the game, starting goaltender J.F. Berube, also a Kings prospect, went down with what turned out be to a high ankle sprain, and suddenly, Bartosak, an American Hockey League rookie, found himself thrust into the spotlight, not to mention the pressure cooker—he had to backstop his team to a championship.


text:
My Content
Membership has its privileges! Sign up or sign in to gain full access to both All About Jazz and Jazz Near You. Learn more.
Blue Skies Music Festival
Sun, August 4, 2013
Event information courtesy of GigPress.com added this event on December 11, 2012
Musician? Boost your visibility at All About Jazz and drive traffic to your website with our Premium Profile service.


text:
JERUSALEM (Dec. 26)
An Israeli diplomat said today that Israel's trade with the Common Market countries will "neither worsen nor improve" next year as a result of the pact signed in Brussels Friday. Israel's Ambassador to Belgium, Moshe Allon, said on a radio interview that the agreement leaves tariffs on imports from Israel unchanged for another year in the three new Common Market countries, Britain, Ireland and Denmark.
Avraham Agmon, director general of the Finance Ministry, said Israel's industry must prepare for the "enormous challenge" that will be presented by competing imports from EEC countries.
Britain, meanwhile, has cancelled its import quota on Israeli cotton textiles. The quotas will lapse Dec. 31. The cancellation was announced simultaneously here and in London. According to the agreement, Britain reserves the right to impose new restrictions if Israeli cotton sales there increase by more than 25 percent of the old quota figure next year or by more than 50 percent in 1974. After 1974, however, the right to impose new quotas will lapse.
An Israeli official said the most important aspect of the new development, is that "We (Israel) have at last been taken off the list of low-cost countries, such as Pakistan, India, Hong Kong and others where wages are below par."
Officer NEW YORK . WASHINGTON . PARIS. LONDON . JERUSALEM . TEL AVIV. JOHANNESBURG . BUENOS AIRES . SAO PAULO . LIMA Correspondents Ins UNITED NATIONS . CHICAGO . LOS ANGELES . TUCSON . MONTREAL . TORONTO . MEXICO CITY . CARACAS . SANTIAGO de CHILE . RIO de JANEIRO . BONN . BRUSSELS . AMSTERDAM . ROME . ATHENS . COPENHAGEN . VIENNA . GENEVA


text:
Economic Resources
These resources are used for construction, manufacturing, and many other applications. Find out what they are, where they are, and who mines them.
These resources are used for construction, manufacturing, and many other applications. Find out what they are, where they are, and who mines them.
Coal research in Pennsylvania
Coal research in Pennsylvania
Coalbed Methane (CBM)
Economic resources are naturally occurring earth materials that are in demand for one or more specific uses. Economic resources include not only rocks and minerals, but also materials associated with them as a result of the geologic conditions under which the rocks and minerals formed. For this reason, the nature and distribution of economic resources are necessarily related to the geologic history of an area. Pennsylvania has a rich and diverse geologic history, and as a result, a wealth of economic resources. The Commonwealth has many economic resources, some of which satisfy our need for fuel (like coal, oil, and gas) and others that have satisfied the needs of construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and other industries, past and present, (such as metals, aggregate, brick, and cement).
Pennsylvania's economic resources were being used long before the modern era. In fact, the search for and mining of these resources occurred as early as 11,000 years ago, when Native Americans harvested metamorphic rocks in Adams and Franklin Counties to make hammers and other tools. Native Americans also utilized crude oil found in seeps along Oil Creek in Crawford and Venango Counties for medicinal purposes over 500 years ago. By the late 1600's, Quaker settlers were using local shales and clays to make bricks to build their homes. During the 1700's, the mining of iron, lead, copper, and other metal ores met the needs of a burgeoning colonial society, which required cannons and ammunition, not to mention nails, stoves, and other household items. The mining of Pennsylvania coal dates back to at least 1761, and completion of Drake's oil well in Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859 spawned the modern petroleum industry. These economic resources have proven to be particularly valuable sources of fuel, even to the present day. In the 1950's, uranium and thorium were mined in Pennsylvania as potential source materials to build nuclear weapons. And although originally considered a nuisance in the early 1900's, methane produced as a by-product of coal mining activities is now being researched as a promising fuel source for the future. Certainly, history shows us that both necessity and convenience have a role to play in the utilization of economic resources.
The future of Pennsylvania's economic resources remains bright. The fact is that modern society relies on certain materials that only come from the earth. Several things contribute to the Commonwealth's promising future, including our oil, gas, coal and mineral reserves; advancements in technology used to harvest these resources; and development of new and alternative uses for the state's economic resources.


text:
- Clearance Sale
www.MotherEarthNews.com | Subscribe Questions? Call 1-800-234-3368 or Contact Us
The book contains six sections, beginning with guidance on how to set up a dairy in a home kitchen for cooking, airing, drying and aging, the equipment needed, and using starter cultures. Sections include milk, cream, butter, yogurt and cheese.
Author: Dick & James Strawbridge
Format: PBK
Goats Produce Too! is a complete guide to making practically every variety of goat cheese. If other books have left you feeling like a failure, don't despair: Here's the book that will make you an expert! Author Mary Jane Toth provides clear guidance on pasteurizing and preserving milk by canning and freezing, as well as how to make butter, delectable desserts, cultured buttermilk and creamy yogurt. A whole section covers soapmaking and "udder" nonedibles, and goat meat gets its own chapter. The information in this book works equally well for cow's milk.
Author: Mary Jane Toth
Format: PBK
This Chelsea Green edition of a nearly 40-year-old classic has been revised and updated to incorporate new information on the raw milk debate, the conversation about A1 vs. A2 milk, totally grass-fed dairies, practical advice for everyday chores, updated procedures for cow emergencies, and more.
Author: Joann S. Grohman
Format: PBK
Beginning in 2006, the agriculture departments of several large states — with backing from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration — launched a major crackdown on small dairies producing raw milk. Replete with undercover agents, sting operations, surprise raids, questionable test-lab results, mysterious illnesses, propaganda blitzes, and grand jury investigations, the crackdown was designed to disrupt the supply of unpasteurized milk to growing legions of consumers demanding healthier and more flavorful food.
The Raw Milk Revolution takes readers behind the scenes of the government's tough and occasionally brutal intimidation tactics, as seen through the eyes of milk producers, government regulators, scientists, prosecutors and consumers. It is a disturbing story involving marginally legal police tactics and investigation techniques, with young children used as political pawns in a highly charged atmosphere of fear and retribution.
Are regulators' claims that raw milk poses a public health threat legitimate? That turns out to be a matter of considerable debate. In assessing the threat, The Raw Milk Revolution reveals that the government's campaign, ostensibly designed to protect consumers from pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli 0157:H7, and listeria, was based in a number of cases on suspect laboratory findings and illnesses attributed to raw milk that could well have had other causes, including, in some cases, pasteurized milk.
Author David Gumpert dares to ask whether regulators have the public's interest in mind or the economic interests of dairy conglomerates. He assesses how the government's anti–raw-milk campaign fits into a troublesome pattern of expanding government efforts to sanitize the food supply — even in the face of ever-increasing rates of chronic disease like asthma, diabetes, and allergies. The Raw Milk Revolution provides an unsettling view of the future, in which nutritionally dense foods may be available largely through underground channels.
Author: David Gumpert
Format: PBK
The Dairy Good Cookbook is a celebration of the world of the 47,000 dairy farm families and their contributions to American life. The 115 recipes showcase the taste of dairy in many forms, from cheese to yogurt, milk and butter. The book gives a unique perspective through recipes and photographs of a day in the life of dairy farms, cows and the farmers who bring us our dairy.
Author: Lisa Kingsley
Format: HRD
Finally, a serious and candid conversation about raw milk, unlike any that has ever occurred in the many years since raw milk became a subject of contentious debate.
The Raw Milk Answer Book raises more than 200 of the most difficult questions surrounding our most controversial food--about the risk of getting seriously ill, whether it should be fed to children, the credibility of European research indicating raw milk has important healing powers --and answers them in calm, non-ideological terms, understandable to beginners and experienced drinkers alike. It is an engaging conversation, unblinking in its focus on real-world data, unafraid to take issue with wild claims on either side of the raw milk controversy. Journalist David Gumpert has been writing about raw milk and food rights issues for more than eight years on his blog (www.thecompletepatient.com) and in two previous books, The Raw Milk Revolution and Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Food Rights.
Author: David Gumpert
Format: PBK
The Small-Scale Dairy includes everything you need to know in order to successfully produce nourishing, healthy, farm-fresh milk. Whether for home use, direct sale to the consumer, or sale to an artisanal cheesemaker, high-quality raw milk is a delicate, desirable product. Successful and sustainable production requires the producer to consider and tackle many details, ranging from animal care to microbiology to good hygienic practices-and, for those with commercial aspirations, business plans, market savvy and knowledge of the regulations.
Applicable to keepers of cows, goats or sheep, The Small-Scale Dairy offers a holistic approach that explores the relationships between careful, conscientious management and the production of safe, healthy and delicious milk. A historical overview offers readers a balanced perspective on the current regulatory environment in which raw milk lovers find themselves.
Included are options for designing a well-functioning small dairy, choosing equipment and understanding myriad processes-such as the use of low-temperature pasteurization where raw milk sales are prohibited. Whether you have a one-cow home dairy, a 50-goat operation or are simply a curious consumer, The Small-Scale Dairy is an accessible and invaluable resource for achieving your goals.
Author: Gianaclis Caldwell
Format: PBK
We stand by our products. If you are not fully satisfied at any time with your purchase, simply return the item and we will issue you a full refund. No questions asked. Shipping and handling is non-refundable.
Call us at 1-800-234-3368
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time.
Email Customer Service
Ogden Publications, Inc.
1503 SW 42nd St.
Topeka, Kansas 66609-1265


text:
April 19, 2010
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The April Management Board meeting will be held by conference call on Monday the 19th. Attendees who will be on site can join the call in the Joe Macknis Memorial Conference Room. Call in #: 866 299-3188 Pin: 5176284390 Adobe Connect link: http://chesapeake1.na4.acrobat.com/managementboardmeeting/
Related Files:
Sponsor: Management Board
The information on this Calendar regarding Chesapeake Bay Program meetings and events is accurate to the best of our knowledge.


text:
Litter Box Table
Item #: 896819003543 Stock Status: May Ship From Manufacturer
Hide your cat's litter box hidden from view in your home with this innovative Litter Box Table. The table design provides room to store and display various accessories on the top, and you can hide an unsightly litter box inside the stand. The front panel features an open pet door so your cat can enter and exit whenever they want, and the front panel folds down so you can reach inside for easy cleaning. The ventilated windows on each side provides adequate air flow and the recycled polymer construction won't warp, crack, or absorb moisture unlike wood versions.
Product Dimensions Additional Product Info
Litter Box Table Features
- Provides room to store a litter box and it keeps it hidden from view.
- Pull the front panel down to easily reach inside the stand.
- Hole in the front is the perfect size for a cat to walk through.
- Side ventilated windows provides adequate air circulation.
- Hides the litter box from view in any room of the house.
- Designed not to absorb moisture or warp over time.
- Made from strong and durable recycled polymers.
- Two finishes complements any home decor.
- Place accessories on the top surface for stylish display.
- Assembly required.
- Important Product Information:
- Ground shipping only.
- Items may be drop-shipped from the manufacturer. Please allow an extra week for delivery.
- Gift wrapping not available for this item.
Product Dimensions Additional Product Info