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Premarital Counseling & Therapy Services in Orlando, East Orlando, Lake Mary, Winter Park & Clermont Florida FL
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Every couple would like to be married till death do them apart, right? Did you know that one in four couples will remain married? Do you know that most affairs and divorces occur during the first couple of years after the wedding? Did you know that living together before the wedding does not increase marriage success?
Did you know that pre-marital counseling is one of the most important investments you can make in your relationship?
Call one of our Marriage Experts for a 15 Minutes Complimentary Phone Consultation – (407) 248-0030
Pre-marital counseling is simply the best way to become better prepared for the many challenges you will face in your marital relationship. Premarital counseling focuses on developing skills such as communication, handling conflict, solving problems, and making decisions. It also will help you develop the knowledge, attitudes, expectations, and characteristics that are important to creating a satisfying relationship.
Pre-marital counseling is designed to deal with the unique challenges you face in your relationship. Most books and seminars are geared towards a large audience and often will not address your direct needs.
Pre-marital counseling will help each partner assess his or her personal readiness for marriage. Premarital counseling will give you the skills to prevent or to be better able to deal with any difficult habits and unhealthy relationship patterns that can be hard to break once they are well established.
What is PREPARE & ENRICH?
PREPARE/ENRICH is a customized couple assessment completed online that identifies a couple's strength and growth areas. Based on a couple's assessment results, a trained TLC facilitator provides 4-8 feedback sessions in which the facilitator helps the couple discuss and understand their results as they are taught proven relationship skills.
How many people have taken the PREPAR & ENRICH Program?
Over 2.5 million couples have taken the PREPARE & ENRICH Program (5 million people) since it began in 1980.
What are the Major Goals of the PREPARE & ENRICH Program?
There are several goals of the PREPARE & ENRICH Program. In order to achieve these goals there are exercises designed to help couples improve their relationship skills. The program helps couples:
- Explore strength and growth areas
- Strengthen communication skills
- Identify and manage major stressors
- Resolve conflict using the Ten Step Model
- Develop a more balanced relationship
- Explore family of origin issues
- Discuss financial planning and budgeting
- Establish personal, couple and family goals
- Understand and appreciate personality differences
What relationship areas are assessed by the Inventories?
- 12 Relationship Scales — communication, conflict resolution, roles, sexuality, finances, spiritual beliefs and more
- 5 SCOPE Personality Scales
- 4 Couple and Family Scales — based on the circumplex model
- 4 Relationship Dynamic Scales
- 30 Customized Scales
Five Reasons To Get Pre-Marital Counseling
"Save Your Marriage Before It Starts"
Aww, the freshness of spring. The newness of flowers. In Thumper's words from the movie, Bambi, love has everyone twitter-pated. It's that time of year when the ladies have bought their wedding gowns, the bakeries are setting up their best wedding cakes in the showcases. Everyone is getting ready for their most expensive event of the year: the summer wedding. But amidst all the excitement, do not forget to continue learning about your fiancé's goals, dreams, and character.
Though the divorce rate has been declining, there are still only 63% of marriages staying together "til death do you part". It is extremely important to invest time, money, and energy into pre-marital counseling. We, at Total Life Counseling, take your plans of getting married seriously. At Total Life Counseling, we want to see you continue to grow together and have the tools to learn to love each other all over again for the rest of your lives. When looking for a pre-marital course or counselor, make sure he/she is willing to look at every aspect of a marriage and relationship. The following topics are helpful guidelines:
Communication. It is often said that men are clams, and women are like crow bars trying to pry information from their spouse or partner. Or men come from Mars, women are from Venus. Learning how each other communicates is a key to a successful marriage. Learning the tools of how to listen, how to understand different perceptions, knowing how to speak for yourself, and how to let your partner know you understand what they are saying are important keys to learn before entering into a marriage.
Attitudes & Expectations. Most couples have discussed their major goals in life, their dreams and aspirations. But during pre-marital counseling, you will want to discuss each other's attitudes and expectations concerning work, play, and daily household chores. How do you handle the individual steps to getting to the end result?
Conflict Resolution. All marriages have problems and conflicts. No two people think or feel exactly the same way. Learn how to handle conflicts, be pro-active in handling your anger, and learn techniques that have been successful in fighting fair.
Religious Beliefs. Whether or not you see yourself as religious, it is important to work though your beliefs as individuals and as a couple. How do you see God? Which church will you attend? Will you practice the same beliefs as your extended families?
Finances. It is widely known that the #1 reason for divorce is money issues. Make sure that finances and managing money is part of your pre-marital counseling. Work out a budget and have clear expectations before you enter into marriage. Be aware of any previous debts that each other have accrued.
Sexuality. Be willing and ready to express yourself openly and honestly in counseling. Sexual intimacy is more than just intercourse. Each couple should have the freedom to share, to enjoy, to love, and to learn about their sexual needs and desires prior to beginning their marriage relationship. Any prior abuse or traumas need to be discussed in counseling within a safe environment.
Family Planning & Children. Though children may not be in your near future, it is necessary to discuss your plans and thoughts about starting a family. Communicating your thoughts and attitudes towards children now, before marriage, spares you many problems, misunderstandings, and heartaches after marriage.
Five Tips To Save Your Marriage Before It Starts
- Live apart from each other before you marry-A British government study found that couples who lived together before marriage are at least 40 percent more likely to divorce within 15 years of their weddings, and 60 percent more likely to divorce or separate at some point. Similar studies in Canada, Sweden & the U.S. also had similar findings.
- No Experience in Bed before Marriage-Several Studies (including the Redbook survey) show that women who engage in early sexual activity and those who have had multiple partners are less apt to express satisfaction with their sex lives than women who entered marriage with little or no sexual baggage. According to the CDC, 80% of women report they regret their first pre-marital sexual encounter and a high percentage report 20 years later when having sex they visualize the first person they had sex with and note it's "anti-climactic."
- Marital Commitment-Sex therapist Mary Ann Mayo says this connection is particularly strong for women, since "their sexual responsiveness is greatly affected by the relational context in which lovemaking takes place." Mayo says that a mutual commitment to lifelong marriage not only makes it easier for women to "let themselves go" sexually, but it alsotends to encourage constructive "pillow talk" about sex between spouses.
- Attend Church Together-A University of Chicago study: "Sex in America: The Definitive Survey," found that monogamous conservative Christians reported the most physical satisfaction from sex. Several other studies show that married couples who attend church at least once per week are the most sexually contented segment of society. While sexual fulfillment certainly contributes to marital satisfaction, Mayo says that sexual enjoyment is more commonly a byproduct of a stable, happy union rather than the primary cause of it. Often those who go to church have more access to marriage seminars and couples weekends are a more likely to receive pre-marital counseling. A research review by psychologist Timothy Kelly found that the frequency of church attendance positively affected sexual satisfaction above and beyond one's commitment to traditional sexual morality. Similarly, the Janus Report on Sexual Behavior found the nonreligious "have a tendency to focus on the more technical or physical performance aspects of sex, the religious pay more attention to the mystical and symbolic dimensions of one's sexuality."
- Lack of Sexual Anxiety-A UCLA study found that sexual satisfaction is positively affected by "the absence of sexual anxiety." Monogamous spouses do not have the issues of guilt from violating sexual values, and they do not have the fears of STD's or AIDS.
Article written by James L West, MA, LMHC, NCC and he is available for Seminars or middle/high school Retreats on this topic and other topics in the Orlando Central Florida area.
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EYE-catching private gardens near Malvern will be opening their gates to the public on Sunday, June 8.
The 15 gardens featured in the sixth annual Aspects of Alfrick event range from a small 'art' garden to a magnificent nineteenth-century water mill with two-and-a-half acres of grounds.
The event, from 11am to 6pm, is centred around Alfrick and Lulsley Village Hall, where ploughman's lunches and afternoon teas will be served, featuring local produce.
The event has raised over £7,000for charity in previous years, and profits this year profits will be split between Alfrick and Lulsley Village Hall and Breast Cancer Research.
Tickets cost £5 and can be purchased from any participating garden.
Organiser Bridget Lewis said: "I'm delighted to announce we have three brand-new gardens and two others not seen for many years. Our gardeners are proud to allow visitors to enjoy their gardens and hope you enjoy all their hard work."

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Much hoo-ha in the UK today over the fact that the Queen and First Lady Samantha Cameron seemed to be a little too matchy-matchy, thanks to their startling similar choice of dress shade, at the Number 10 lunch held yesterday for current and past PM's as part of the Jubilee. Personally, however, I think the one-two message actually works in Britian's favour. Indeed, it has been a good couple of days for women in the public eye, fashionably-speaking.
The general take appears to be this was a mistake for SamCam, since one is NEVER supposed to in any way steal thunder from the Queen – even though details of HM's dress is never revealed beforehand, so how, exactly, the minefield is to be avoided is unclear. I guess you could do what Sarah Brown did and wear black. As far as I know, it's a pretty safe bet the Queen, who believes in the power of the bright, will avoid that shade.
Personally, though, I think the one-two message actually works to Britain's favour, especially in this pre-Olympic period, even if it happened by accident. The two most public women in the country look like…teammates! They look coordinated. Unified. And all those good sporting adjectives. They are on the same sartorial page.
Besides, if you want to get nit-picky, one is wearing a dress (by Jonathan Saunders, btw) and the other a skirt and jacket (presumably by her in-house dressmakers)
In fact, this has been a pretty good few days for women in the public eye in general: Hilary Clinton also eschewed her recent I-don't-care-hair scrunchies-and-lank-locks looks for a bouncy blow-dry in Israel, followed by a really elegant twist. It's a whole new hair stage for the Secretary.
So is there something in the water?
Indeed. It's called Olympic/pre-election fever, in which those on the public stage are hyper-aware of the fact that they represent a country or a candidate, and must look, at all times, the part. Get ready, get set, let the image race begin.


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Fall Beauty Trends: Seeing Double
In the nearly three years he's worked with Drew Barrymore, hairstylist Giannandrea has taken tresses to new heights (think `60s-inspired bouffants) and made bedhead look chic (see photo at left, from last week's London premiere of Going the Distance). "She is like a chameleon, constantly evolving," says the Italian coiffeur of his muse.
For the ELLE shoot with creative director Joe Zee and photographer Carter Smith, Giannandrea says Barrymore arrived to the set with her natural waves un-brushed and undone. "I was like, wow," he recalls. "I wanted to retain the texture as much as possible because it was so beautiful."
To prep Barrymore's strands and make them "less raw," Giannandrea began by misting them with water. Next, he parted her damp tresses down the center and twisted them into two buns, one on each side of the head (think Princess Leia from Star Wars). After letting hair sit for a bit, he then undid the coils and diffused curls with a blow-dryer. "It's a simple yet effective technique for getting chunky waves," he says.
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Curio Cabinet Spot Announces New Product Videos for Select Philip Reinisch Curio Cabinets
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People collect objects ranging from stamps and movie memorabilia through salt and pepper shakers to items as esoteric and admittedly odd as locks of celebrity hair. This is because the collection helps enhance their recollections, according to Minnesota State University Moorheads archivist and teacher, Terry Shoptaugh. An article in Horizon Line, MSUMs online student newspaper, quotes Professor Moorhead as saying, We use keepsakes to stimulate memory, especially to trigger fond memories.
Displaying your prized collection is a way to connect with other people through a shared interest, states Bruce Tucker, VP of Marketing for CurioCabinetSpot.com, but placing your collections in curio cabinets also helps protect them from dust, pets and curious little hands.
Curio Cabinet Spot now offers product videos of their Philip Reinisch curio cabinets. In the category pages, simply find the little camera icon located at the bottom left side of the image and click on it to see a video of that cabinet. You can also click on the products photo, which will take you to that products page, which features a Product Video button to click on. You can also access videos of the Philip Reinisch curio cabinet collection offered by CurioCabinetSpot.com on their YouTube channel.
Seeing video of the curio cabinets offered will help you choose the perfect size, shape and style of curio cabinet. Among those offered on the Philip Reinisch curio cabinet collection at CurioCabinetSpot.com are:
Museum Reflection: This curio cabinet offers elegant lines and sumptuous detailing in its picture-frame front and beveled mirror. Both are beautifully set off by gold detailing on the leaf and rope molding.
Halo Columbia: The asymmetrical front molding on this curio cabinet offers a playful frame for lighthearted collector, but its hardwood and veneer construction is nothing to laugh at.
Lighthouse Auberge: A corner curio cabinet that offers you beautiful design with a smaller footprint. This makes this case the perfect choice for smaller rooms. Corner cabinets are also a wise choice for delicate collectibles such as porcelain or antique china. This is because a cabinet tucked into a corner is less likely to get bumped into.
About CurioCabinetSpot.com CurioCabinetSpot.com is a division of InteriorMark, LLC, which offers a variety of home furnishings for the bedroom, living room and home theater. Their products include massage chairs, sectional seating, entertainment furniture, home office products and curio cabinets. They also offer help and customer support in designing and furnishing the home. InteriorMark, LLC is one of the leading retailers in this field. The company is a member of both the Better Business Bureau and the National Home Furnishing Association.
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Peter A. Darbee D'75 Tu'77, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President, PG&E Corporation
Friday, October 22, 2010, 3:30pm
This seminar is part of the Jones Seminars on Science, Technology, and Society series
Please join us for a conversation with Peter Darbee, Chairman and CEO of PG&E Corporation. For the last decade, Mr. Darbee has been a senior leader in an industry that has experienced remarkable change. Mr. Darbee, one of the most influential leaders in the energy industry, will offer his thoughts and perspectives on a range of issues including climate change, innovation and technology, policy, and corporate leadership.
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Peter A. Darbee is Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of PG&E Corporation. Since becoming CEO in 2005, Darbee has spearheaded major new initiatives to establish PG&E as an industry front-runner in customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and environmental leadership. Prior to joining PG&E in 1999, Mr. Darbee held roles of increasing responsibility in the telecom and investment banking industries. He is a member of the Edison Electric Institute Executive Committee, serves as Chairman of the CEO Policy Committee on Public and Governmental Affairs, and is a member of the CEO board of the Clean Energy Group. In these roles, he has become one of the industry's most active leaders on the issues of climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy, the "smart grid," and other aspects of energy and environmental policy. Darbee earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. He has also successfully completed the Nuclear Reactor Technology Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo men's basketball team rebounded from a recent two-game skid in a big way as the Lions dominated visiting Tuskegee University (Ala.) 87-51 in non-conference action from the Bowman Center on Sunday afternoon.
Playing in their final game before Christmas break, the Lions connected early and often. Holding the hot hand, the Lions (6-4) shot 58 percent (35-for-60) from the floor and dished out 15 assists. Another first for the Lions, Saint Leo went a perfect 11-of-11 from the free throw line, marking the first time the Lions have not missed from the charity stripe while attempting more than 10 shots in over a quarter-century.
"We scored because we defended well," Coach Lance Randall said about the Lions pre-Christmas victory. "We got back to what we do well in defending the half-court and we held them to 12 points in the first half. We were talking better than we did in the last couple games and we fed off of that on the offensive side of the ball."
He continued, "You worry about a letdown emotionally (with the Christmas break looming) but I was pleased with the way our guys responded, even without our leading scorer, and a lot of guys stepped up and made plays. It was a nice team win."
As with yesterday's game, four Lions scored in double figures with Dominick Robinson leading the way with a game-high 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting. Marcus Ruh posted his first double-double of 2011, and the Lions' second in as many days, with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Shaun Adams also chimed in with 11 points and Tom Neary was a rebound shy of a double-double with 10 points and nine boards.
Held to just 28 percent from the floor, the visiting Golden Tigers (1-4) were led by Kevin May whose four 3-pointers pushed him to an 18 point afternoon.
The Lions will now head into the Christmas holidays with a 12-day break to rest and prepare for the start of Sunshine State Conference play. They return to the Bowman Center floor on New Year's Eve when they host Lynn University in the Lions' initial SSC action of the season. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. For the latest news, information, and updates on Lions Basketball during the Christmas holidays, visit SaintLeoLions.com.


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Well the local studio tour is over and I tried out a couple of new ideas. My wife is a weaver and we like to work together on stuff. So how do you combine ceramics with weaving?
The pictures attached shows what we came up with. I was worried that people would not understand what we were doing. After all who ever heard of a clay and woven sculpture?
Glad to say both pieces sold almost immediately, and we got a commission for another sculpture. So now the pressure is on to come up with more creative ideas, which is as good as it can get for an artist.
Any ideas??
REALLY mixed media ceramics
Started by Bob Coyle, Jun 29 2013 02:19 PM
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Posted 29 June 2013 - 02:19 PM
Posted 29 June 2013 - 02:51 PM
Nice work! Very southwestern, which fits with your locale.
Diane Puckett
Dry Ridge Pottery
Dry Ridge Pottery
Posted 29 June 2013 - 03:13 PM
Very nice integration of steel and weaving. I particularly like the second one, which takes better advantage of the steel component.
I look forward to seeing more integration of media from you.
I look forward to seeing more integration of media from you.
Lawrence Weathers
Gismo Guy
Spokane WA
Posted 29 June 2013 - 09:29 PM
I really like the second one with the metal component, I love all kinds of southwestern art and I think you could be commercially successful with this in your area. It gives people some new and fresh art to add to their collection. Denice
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Guiseley 6 Telford 1
Guiseley hit Skrill North title chasers Telford for six with a stunning performance at Nethermoor tonight.
Man of the match Gavin Rothery and striker Alex Johnson each scored twice while defender Danny Ellis and Adam Boyes were also on target.
Guiseley are now unbeaten in their last 11 league matches during which time they have taken 27 points to emerge as play-off contenders.


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I'm also
adding some new remedies to the arsenal that is our medicine cabinet and
the top drawer of my office's file cabinet. After whining here about my
cold and associated costs two weeks ago, several kindred souls shared
their own tried-and-true methods. I was reminded about daily zinc drops;
we now have three rolls of echinacea and elderberry zinc lozenges in
the cupboard. I have a fourth roll in my glove compartment.
Moenter, Delphos, swears by one tablespoon of honey combined with one
teaspoon of cinnamon. "But it has to be pure honey, not the store-bought
kind." Any powdered cinnamon will do. I bought a 1.5-quart container of
cinnamon swirl ice cream and a jar of local honey.
Kaverman, editor of the Remember When reminiscent printed to the right
of mine, called last week to say that lemon and honey do the trick for a
raw throat. "Dr. Carl Heitz gave us that remedy when our kids were
small and it works. Take frozen lemonade ….half cup and mix in some
honey. He said the lemon cuts the phlegm and the honey coats the
Many moons ago, I found a recipe for a chest cold cure.
Mince a clove of garlic and stir it into a half cup of honey, add fresh
lemon, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Swallow a teaspoon as needed.
You don't want to chew it, naturally, but that stuff burns going down
and works wonders for bronchitis-related discomfort. Once the cold is
gone, however, make sure to pitch the concoction as it will take on a
life of its own in the back of the fridge.
The sniffles, sneezes
and coughs have dissipated to the "I'm alive!" stage; that point where
one feels just so much better that one is on the verge of superhero
status. The energy level is up and you just might be able to tackle the
sins of the world.
Instead of fighting bad guys, I did some house
cleaning. Nothing so simple as dusting and sweeping, yet nothing as
daunting as cleaning out the refrigerator. I scrapped a chewed,
broken-and-patched futon that probably should have made it to the curb
15 years ago and cleared a cabinet of video tapes since the VCR bit the
dust ages ago.
Behind the tapes I found a box filled with
college-era 45s. Most I'll own up to purchasing. But I swear I never
bought anything recorded by Kenny G, Belinda Carlisle or some band
called Timex Social Club. Must have been a roommate.
And snuggled
even further back on the shelf was a feathered mouse nest. That explains
where all our bird's fallen feathers have gone, but the rodent was no
longer home. As I carried the boxes to the front door for disposal, I
noticed two of our cats sitting side-by-side in the kitchen, blinking
slowly down at the tiny form of a mangled shrew. I probably would have
just put it outside with the nest and the cold germs, if it had just
hunkered down behind Kenny G.
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Hearts is a classic card game, full of skill and strategy
Lenovo Vibe Z smartphone was launched in November 2013. The phone comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels at a PPI of 401 pixels per inch.
The Lenovo Vibe Z is powered by 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and it comes with 2GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage cannot be expanded. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Lenovo Vibe Z packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Lenovo Vibe Z runs Android 4.3 and is powered by a 3000mAh non removable battery. It measures 149.10 x 77.00 x 7.90 (height x width x thickness) and weigh 145.20 grams.
The Lenovo Vibe Z is a single SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts a Micro-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM, 3G and 4G. Sensors on the phone include Compass Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer and Ambient light sensor.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Friends and family of a woman killed and husband critically injured when a car tore through their Northside produce stand Tuesday afternoon are splitting their time between cleaning up the family business and spending time at the hospital.
Julia Baltierra, 54, was trapped under the car and had to be rescued from underneath the car. She later died at the hospital. Her husband, 65-year-old Pablo "Smokey" Baltierra, remains in critical condition at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center.
"He made them take my sister to where he was. She was already dead, but he made them take her, and he got a hold of her and said, 'Wait for me. I?m following you. I?m going next to you,'" Baltierra's sister, Maria Juanita Sanchez, said of Smokey. "My sister was a wonderful person. I'm going to miss her a lot."
Police said a Lincoln Towncar ran a red light on Moncrief just before 4 p.m., left the road and struck Smokey's Produce at the intersection of Moncrief Road and Edgewood Avenue just before 4 p.m.
A witness said the car was making a strange noise before the accident. Witnesses said the car was driving erratically just before the crash, and police said they believe the driver may have had a medical emergency, which caused the crash. The driver of the car, 85-year-old Issac Mayhew, was in good condition Tuesday night at Shands.
The Baltierras' son, Guadalupe Baltierra, said he was on his way to pick up his parents and take them to their grandson's football game when the crash happened.
"It's just so hard," he said.
Guadalupe said that as he's splits time cleaning up the stand and staying by his father's hospital bed, he's just been remembering the last 11 years helping his dad sell produce at the stand.
"This is one we did every day, sell produce on one corner or another," he said.
A friend of the family is selling shaved ice on the corner where the stand was until Friday to raise money to help pay for Smokey's medical expenses.
As for Mayhew, his family said he had recently changed medications, which they said may have been the reason for him losing control of his car.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office traffic homicide detectives continue to investigate the crash and did not know if the driver would face charges.
A Bank of America account has been set up to help the Baltierra family. To donate, contact any branch and give the family's name.
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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Mets right-hander John Maine pitched through stomach problems and allowed four runs in 4 2-3 innings as the Washington Nationals defeated New York 9-3 today.
Maine, who will pitch second in the Mets' rotation gave up six hits and walked four.
"I just hit a brick wall in the fifth inning, and once that happened I was trying to do way too much," Maine said.
Maine had gotten off to a good start. Washington managed just one hit through the first three innings.
"Those first few innings, I was right where I wanted to be," Maine said. "The majority of the time, I was throwing first-pitch strikes. … The slider was OK, but the change-up is the biggest thing for me. I threw a couple good ones to righties and a couple good ones to lefties. I'm happy about that. I just wish I could have gone through five innings.
Mike Jacobs hit a two-run homer off National starter Jason Marquis in the third.
Josh Willingham hit a two-run homer for Washington in the fourth off Maine to make it 3-2, and the New York pitcher couldn't get through the fifth.
He walked two to start the fifth. Adam Dunn followed with an RBI single and Willingham drove in another run on a ground-rule double to take the lead.
Marquis allowed three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and no walks in five innings.
"It's a step in the right direction from last time," Marquis said. "My last two times out I felt comfortable on the mound. My sinker was in the bottom half of the strike zone. I fell behind a few hitters a little more than I wanted today, but I was able to work out a few jams and keep the ball on the ground for the most part."
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Public investment in agricultural research has declined in the past three years, leading current and former USDA officials to question the role of the U.S. in meeting growing world food demands.
America's role in global agricultural production was discussed Tuesday night in Lincoln, Neb. at the Heuermann Lecture, "Regaining the U.S. Lead in Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education."
Catherine Woteki, USDA undersecretary for research, education and economics, and Dan Glickman, former U.S. secretary of agriculture presented information on the issue prior to a panel discussion.
Concerns were raised over the falling investments in U.S. agriculture and resulting effects on food production. Glickman spoke to the changing demographics globally, including rising incomes in developing countries which will drive an increased demand for meat and other foods.
The rising population necessitates increased research and development as U.S. farmers and ranchers are limited in land and other resources.
Changing weather patterns will also affect future production. Glickman says the shift in rain patterns and rising temperatures threaten production efficiencies.
"The global food system is growing more fragile. Ag productivity globally could decline two percent each decade just because of these weather volatilities," Glickman said.
While the U.S. has decreased its investment in agriculture, other countries continue to research and are gaining status in the field.
Woteki says China has surpassed the United States in spending on agricultural science in the last decade and other countries have considerably increased ag productivity.
Glickman says the U.S. can improve its role in global agricultural production, but it needs heroes. He pointed to a stronger relationship with the public who has lost their connection to the farms that grow the food they eat, but are becoming increasingly interested in the process from farm to table.


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Sept. 12, 2012 -- Three people have died and 11 others are hospitalized after eating recalled Frescolina brand ricotta salata cheese contaminated with listeria bacteria.
The Sept. 10 recall by Forever Cheese Inc. included one lot of the imported Italian cheese. It was sold to restaurants and retailers in California, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington between June 20 and Aug. 9.
The recall affects lot number T9425 and/or production code 441202. Products were sold to supermarkets, restaurants, and wholesale distributors. Ricotta salata is a crumbly, solid cheese. It is not the same as ricotta cheese, normally sold in plastic containers or tubs.
As of Sept. 11, the CDC had reports of 14 illnesses, in California (1 case), Colorado (1), Washington, D.C. (1), Maryland (3), Minnesota (1), Nebraska (1), New Jersey (1), New Mexico (1), New York (1), Ohio (1), Pennsylvania (1), and Virginia (1).
The three deaths occurred in Minnesota, Nebraska, and New York.
Four of the illnesses were linked to pregnancies. There were no fetal deaths, but two of the cases were in newborns.
The CDC advises people not to eat imported Frescolina brand ricotta salata cheese, particularly if they are pregnant, have a weakened immune system, or are older adults.
The cheese has a four-month shelf life, so it still may be in refrigerators or for sale at stores.
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Listeriosis usually begins with diarrhea or other intestinal symptoms. Patients soon develop fever and muscle aches. What happens next depends on a person's risk factors:
Cooking kills listeria bacteria, but they can grow and multiply in the refrigerator.
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The Worst Baseball Discussions We Have
Just before spring training ended, an email arrived from two friends of mine. They're both Philadelphia Phillies fans. As you are likely aware, the Phillies have the greatest starting pitching staff in the history of ever, but they aren't without problems elsewhere. Ryan Howard's recovery from a ruptured Achilles and Chase Utley's on-going knee injuries have ripped the heart out of an offense that was once the National League's best. Their stranglehold on the NL East is now in doubt.
None of that was discussed in the email. Neither was Jonathan Papelbon's ridiculous contract, or the disintegration of the farm system, or the aging nucleus, or even Charlie Manuel, possibly the funniest manager in baseball history. Nope, none of that.
What do two ravenous Phillies fans email about if it isn't the offense, the pitching, the bullpen, free agents, age, the Phillie Phanatic (it wasn't the Phillie Phanatic) or the manager with the corn-pone accent? I'll tell you what it's about, but you have to promise not to stop reading. Deal? OK.
Juan Pierre and Scott Podsednik.
Pierre and Podsednik were hoping to join a Phillies bench that included noted Millard Fillmore advocate (he's old) Jim Thome, who offers the same defensive value as a tipped-over chair. Thome's role as pinch-hitter extraordinaire placed an increased strain on the other members of the bench. Namely, they had to be able to do things. Fortunately Laynce Nix is a certified member of the Utility Players of America (motto: "Sure thing, boss!"), meaning he's not one of those uni-positional guys who specializes in me-first attitudes and egotistical behavior like demanding to play the same position all the time. So he's in. Brian Schneider hasn't hit a baseball since the Carter administration but he knows how to strap on a chest protector and wiggle fingers in between his legs (and he's single, ladies! Or not! I have no idea!) so he's in, too.
Between Thome the pinch-hitter, Nix the jack of some trades, and Schneider the guy who can catch balls thrown directly at him, you'd think all the positions would be covered. You'd think so, but you'd be totally wrong. You'd be wrong because you forgot about an outfielder. Silly you. Well sure, Nix can [airquotes] play the outfield, the same way I can cook food: dangerously (and I'm single, ladies! Or not! I have no idea!). If Laynce Nix ever plays an inning in center field the players union will file a grievance alleging A) an attempt to cut salaries by not paying for a center fielder and B) pitcher abuse.
That's where my friends' email comes in.
Oh, God, really? Do I have to choose?
Juan Pierre is 34 while Podsednik is 36. Both players are old, because this is the Phillies bench we're talking about. Former members of said illustrious club from just the past three years include (but are not limited to) Ross Gload (35), Greg Dobbs (32), Juan Castro (38), Chris Coste (36), Mike Sweeney (36 going on 80), Paul Bako (37), Miguel Cairo (35), and of course the borderline immortal Matt Stairs (41 or 177 in dog years*). Five of those players ended their careers on the Phillies bench. Okay, only four. Somehow Juan Castro scratched out 19 more plate appearances with the Dodgers before realizing his true calling was to not play baseball anymore.
*You are thinking that seven times 41 does not equal 177, and I don't know how to calculate dog years. But no sir, it is you who does not know how to calculate dog years.
The similarities don't stop with age. Both Pierre and Podsednik are within an inch of height and 10 pounds of weight (if Baseball-Reference is to believed) of each other. That makes sense, because both play a similar style of game, that being the athletic-looking-but-not-actually-very-good-at-actual-baseball-playing style.
Here is a graph showing the True Average (TAv) by year for both Podsednik (in blue) and Pierre (in red):
True Average is scaled to batting average, so as the glossary says, Miguel Cabrera's .342 is excellent, Alex Rodriguez' .300 is good, and Austin Jackson's .260 is average. As you can see, both Podsednik and Pierre bounce around between bleeeeeeeaaaah and uuughhh. Podsednik's career TAv is .253 and Pierre's is .249.
So what's the difference? TAv doesn't take base running or defense into account. So is one old weak-hitting outfielder better than the other? Probably. Maybe. I don't know. I know Pierre is the poster child for defense and stolen bases at the expense of what I enjoy in players, the ability to get on base and hit for power. (I'm a child of the '90s, what can I say?) There was a time when Pierre was probably that guy or close to him. The guy I saw in spring training this year was different. Bad. Pierre butchered a catchable fly ball in left field into a double, and then his lollipop off-line throw turned it into a triple. He had a series of weakly hit balls, maybe one of which went for a single.
Podsednik was the guy who didn't homer once during the 2005 season, then hit one in Game One of the ALDS against the Red Sox. I looked it up because I remember it as this soul-crushing blow, but the magic of the internet tells me it was a solo home run that bumped the score from 8-2 to 9-2. Losing is one thing but giving up a homer to a guy who didn't hit one all year in 568 plate appearances is embarrassing. You're already lying beaten on the schoolhouse playground. Then, through a bruised eye, you see Scott Podsednik take a big wad of gum out of his mouth, lean over, and smear it in your hair. That's how I remember it and that's probably how Podsednik remembers it, too, because other than a spike in 2009, that moment may have been Podsednik's zenith as a player.
Both Pierre and Podsednik probably don't have much time left in the majors. Both are former All-Stars who have received MVP votes, but are now just hoping for jobs as role players. They'd both love to be Laynce Nix. Ah, to have that kind of job security. Sure thing, boss!
The strange thing about all this is that anyone cares about it. The last spot on the bench is going to affect the team about as much you or I will. What's more, there is a high degree of likelihood the winner won't stick with the team for longer than a few months. Just long enough to show that even one start a week is too much for their abilities.
So why is any of this interesting? Because it's not. This is the minutia of baseball. It's utterly unimportant and we all do to. I sure as heck do it. It's not where the game is won or lost, yet it holds and even demands our interest.
Maybe it's that way because that is the portion of the roster to which we can actually relate. Few of us have been stars at anything for entire lives, like Chase Utley. Few of us can do anything as well as Roy Halladay pitches or Ryan Howard hits homers. But most of us have been the last one on the team, or the last person at the dance, at least once. Most of us have been unwanted before, and going from that to proving oneself useful is one of the greater experiences life has to offer.
Last year during spring training, the only thing anyone had to talk about regarding the Red Sox roster was, and I'm not making this up, who would be the 25th man on the roster. That was all that a month and a half of spring training was going to determine, so we talked about it for about a month and a half and it was fun. I don't remember who won the job, but I remember having the discussion for way too long. And enjoying the heck out of it.
In the end, the Phillies picked Pierre and that's probably about right*. He's in Philadelphia tearing it up to the tune of .350/.350/.350 in 20 plate appearances. Podsednik was sent down to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs where he is crushing at .125/.222/.125. So you can see the Phillies clearly made the right choice. In fact, Podsednik is so important to the team and the organization that his photo on the team page shows him wearing a Blue Jays hat.
*or not
In what is nowhere near the ultimate irony, Podsednik has been mentioned as a potential replacement for the recently injured Jacoby Ellsbury. Wouldn't that be fun. And no, that wasn't a question.
Finally, you may be wondering how I really replied to the email that started all of this. This was my answer:
Maybe I should've just stuck with that.
Matthew Kory is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @mattymatty2000
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Brock Dahlke
But if you had stuck with that response you would have cost all of us BP readers a bunch of laughs. Great work
Apr 16, 2012 00:15 AM
Howard tore is Achilles tendon, not his ACL.
Apr 16, 2012 05:54 AM
Non Hittairre (or as Americans pronounce it, "Juan Pierre") has defensive value - a NEGATIVE defensive value. 65 year old beer vendors with full boxes of iced-down cold ones are taking the extra base on his rag arm and his routes to fly balls are making Hunter Pence feel nervous. (And we all know how Hunter loves to take the "scenic route" on his fly-catching expeditions...)
Apr 16, 2012 06:24 AM
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"an email arrived from two friends of mine. They're both Philadelphia Phillies."
Apr 16, 2012 07:37 AM
Ben Lindbergh
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Added "fans" after "Phillies." Will hold off on changing how many emails there were until I hear from Matt.
Apr 16, 2012 08:35 AM
Sorry it's taken me so long to reply.
Apr 16, 2012 14:16 PM
Matt. I think you are very funny in a snarky way (I laughed out loud a couple times), but it's tough to have lots of errors if you wanna be snarky-guy. Also, I believe it's minutiae (pl).
Apr 16, 2012 09:33 AM
Sam Miller
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Blame me, not Matt, and thanks to those who have pointed them out so we could fix them.
Apr 16, 2012 09:49 AM
I agree, the errors are upsetting and I apologize. Sam is being magnanimous, but it's my name on the article so the mistakes are mine and thus the blame for the errors lies with me. I'm glad you are enjoying my articles and I'll endeavor to do better, more error-free writing in the future. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Apr 16, 2012 14:19 PM
I laughed, I cried, I remembered who Scott Podsednik was. Two thumbs up.
Apr 16, 2012 10:25 AM
I'm an Orioles fan and on Orioleshangout.com we literally had a 30+ page thread about the Dana Eveland for two nondescript minor leaguers trade. When your team almost never acquires an impact player you're constantly having Posednik vs. Pierre debates.
Apr 16, 2012 10:40 AM
Just amazing!
Apr 16, 2012 14:40 PM
Is your chair now filling in at 1B for Ryan Howard?
Apr 16, 2012 15:28 PM
I'm pretty sure Scott Podsednik's career zenith was not his meaningless home run in the 2005 ALDS against the Red Sox, but was the walk-off home run he hit later that same postseason to win a World Series game. (A cynic would also note that a mistake such as this lends support to the criticism that Red Sox fans are provincial and that east coast bias really exists, even if only subconsciously)
Apr 17, 2012 11:44 AM
I suppose that's one interpretation. But that assumes that World Series games are more important than Division Series games played by the Red Sox, something which I'd dispute.
Apr 17, 2012 12:03 PM
Lloyd Cole
It's probably not necessary to say so, but I will add my voice to the chorus: this was REALLY funny (and well-constructed). More, please.
Apr 17, 2012 11:57 AM
You're right it isn't necessary, but it's very nice of you. I always appreciate it when readers take the time to let me know they liked (or didn't like) my work. Though I won't lie, I do prefer the first one. Thanks for reading and thanks for taking the time to comment.
Apr 17, 2012 12:04 PM
Hilarious article and the type of conversation baseball fans have all the time. I had a 45 minute conversation about the 6th arm in Cubs bullpen.
Apr 17, 2012 12:45 PM
Shaun P.
Matt, this was really funny, but oh so true - even for teams that have impact signings.
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THE sister of a terminally ill Accrington dad has vowed to help him make precious memories with his son.
Doctors recently broke the devastating news that Clint Houlahan, 27, is dying from lung cancer and gave him a year to live.
The young dad of Oliver, one, and step-son, Curtis, six, is currently in hospital in Wythenshawe receiving specialist care.
But he is hoping to return home in the next week.
And his sister Zhara Houlahan, 26, is determined to raise £5,000 by organising a family fun day at Tricky's Pub in Oswaldtwistle. Zhara, who lives in Griffin Close, Huncoat, said: "Clint has many wishes in the 12 months they have given him to help leave as many happy memories as possible for his 21-month-old, family, and friends, that we can all look back on, smile, and think of the times we have spent with him.
"He's not giving up, and he's fighting to the end.
"He's a strong man who wants to see his little boy grow into a man."
Clint worked as a joiner and fitter before he fell ill.
From noon until 5pm on Sunday, August 31, a range of activities will be hosted at Tricky's, in Thwaites Road, including face painting, a bouncy castle, a raffle, and disco.
To donate, visit the website www.tinyurl.com/clinthoulahan.


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Shoe Porn: The 20 Best Pairs We Saw this Month
The days of buttoned-up conformity and playing it safe are over. Now is the time for exploration, and here, with the help of three men wearing three paragons of quality, value, and design, is your map of a brave new world for spring and summer.
As a rule, we men are natural avoiders of pattern, especially below the waist, bar the odd chappish seersucker stripe or Vichy check. We may occasionally flirt with the go-to-hell pant of preppy lore, but a bold pattern in the pants department is something best left to embarrassing photos of parents from the 1970s. Or so it says in the book of classic taste. The truth is that men today are more bullish about expressing them- selves in their clothing than they have been for years, and fortunately for us, ethnic patterns from all points on the globe - Indian paisley, Middle Eastern ikat, and African kente - are enjoying a sudden and unexpected upswing, even among more classic brands. Provided you follow the classic rule about anything eye-popping - go bold in one garment and keep the rest relatively plain - there's never been a better time to embrace patterns (like the graphic one in these pants from Piombo) that are inspired by places and cultures completely outside your comfort zone. It's a trip worth taking.
On Nick Brown, founder of footwear brand Soludos: Two-button cotton jacket ($826) and cotton-canvas trousers ($350) by Piombo, piomboworld.com. Cotton shirt ($345) by Ermenegildo Zegna, zegna.com. Cotton espadrilles ($28) by Soludos, soludos.com. Leather belt ($245) by Brunello Cucinelli, 714-957-6930.
Blogger Council: Your New Spring Shopping List


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Dog-friendly Hayle Cottages & 2 Dogs
The Barn is a delightful two storey detached stone barn conversion with the added benefit of a single storey annexe log cabin available on request (a short distance from The Barn). It is tucked away and surrounded by open countryside, in a peaceful rural location at the end of a long, unmade, rough, single track
Surrounded by open countryside, adjacent to another property, this detached holiday cottage boasts a rural location at the end of an unmade, narrow, rough track. It is full of character and original features. Beautiful sandy beaches are nearby, as well as excellent walking, bird-watching, fishing and golf.
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Beth Harmon-Vaughan – Managing principal, Gensler
With more than 30 year's experience, Harmon-Vaughan leads design teams in innovation and service for Gensler in Phoenix. Her body of work, encompassing almost every type of commercial and institutional project, is continually recognized for design excellence. As managing principal, Harmon-Vaughan oversees project design development, management and overall strategy. She serves as the client's advocate, challenging the team to explore all options to ensure solutions are thoroughly developed. Harmon-Vaughan has been recognized and honored by her peers with fellowship status in the IIDA.
Surprising fact: "I'm half Canadian."
Biggest challenge: "The recent recession, which we have overcome by having positioned for a better market while building our local design portfolio."
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Did you know?
South Africa is extraordinarily rich in floral beauty, with 19 000 different wildflower species.
Have you missed out on the great sweeps of spring daisies in Namaqualand and the glorious fynbos flowers in the Western Cape in September and October?
If so, do not despair. The grassland wildflowers of the Drakensberg mountains, in KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Mpumalanga, only peak in early summer (November).
And there's another – some say even more spectacular – wave of flowering that takes place in late summer.
Even better, more than half of our wildflowers – 10 000 species – occur in grasslands and savannahs.
The grasslands, which are arguably most spectacular in the Drakensberg mountains, are home to some of the most beautiful plants. Here you'll find white berg lilies, showy Arum lilies, watsonias, delicate orchids, starburst pelargoniums and gladioli, as beautiful as butterflies.
Along forest margins you may spot orange crocosmia (called 'falling stars' for good reason), traveller's joy, white geraniums and showy agapanthus.
Nodding among the seed-heavy grasses you may chance upon half-a-dozen cheerful members of the daisy family. If you look in the right place (the savannah near Lydenburg and Nelspruit in Mpumalanga province), you may even find the famous Barberton daisy growing carefree and wild.
The high grasslands of southern Mpumalanga (around Wakkerstroom and even Graskop) and north-eastern Free State (between Clarens and Memel) are particularly rewarding. Here, in the cool, moist montane uplands you'll find alpine wildflowers, figworts and everlastings, bellflowers, fairy bells, wild violets and minaret flowers.
Grasslands are prone to late winter fires, and if you are here in spring, this might be an ideal opportunity to see certain flowers that take advantage of respite from fast-growing grasses.
You may see hooded meadow-stars, dark-eyed and astral bells, chocolate bells, common liquorice beans, handkerchief flowers, silver vernonias and yellow starworts.
Among the most spectacular plants are the bulbous perennials – nerines, oxbane (Boophane disticha) and candelabra flowers (Brunsvigias), which flower spectacularly in late summer (January through to March) and then dry to a ball-shaped tumbleweed.
The best places to look for wildflowers are in the pristine grasslands, preserved from overgrazing or disturbance. National parks and nature reserves are the best.
But don't forget the often undisturbed road verges and railway preserves. They are often as rewarding as secluded parks.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Botanical Society of South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)21 797 2090
Fax: +27 (0)21 797 2376
Email: email@example.com
How to get here
The grassland sprawls over nearly a quarter of South Africa, but the best places to this biome's wildflowers are concentrated along the spine of the Drakensberg mountains (where you'll find many Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife parks); the high grasslands of the eastern Free State (like the Golden Gate Highlands National Park); and high grasslands that are not afforested with plantations, for example the areas around Wakkerstroom and Memel.
Also excellent are the less-trodden roads of the southern Drakensberg around Rhodes and Barkly East.
Best time to visit
There will be something to see from September through to November. Midsummer (December and January) is slightly less rewarding. But from January through to March and even April, you could find plenty of wildflower beauties.
Get around
Unless you are on a guided tour, you will need your own vehicle.
What will it cost
If you're just exploring road verges and railway reserves, this is a gloriously inexpensive experience. Other costs depend on which nature reserves or national parks you stay at.
What to pack
Treat yourself to a good photographic wildflower guide. Most good bookshops will have a field guide section. Briza publishers have a good variety of flower books, as do Jacana and Umdaus Press. Many of the national botanical gardens have good botanical books on sale, too.
Take along a hat and sunscreen when looking for flowers. If you're a photographer, bring along a cloth shield to stop flowers from bobbing too much in the breeze, and of course, don't forget your macro lens.


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Reminder – Two days left for Power of Pink Challenge
Just wanted to remind everyone that there are only TWO DAYS left to get your Power of Pink Challenge entries sent to me. I will accept entries until Midnight on Friday October 31.
As an added BONUS, the lovely CB has offered up a prize to anyone who enter in the Power of Pink Challenge. CB made this super cute pink ribbon cupcake iron-on rhinestone that she will be giving away to anyone who enters in my challenge. What a sweetie! See her rules for details (and check out some yummy looking cupcakes while you're over there)
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Is it really 2 days left? Dang this month as flown by. I was thinking after you do the roundup I'll just do a random winner for the cupcake rhinestone. Sound good? Can wait to see what everyone came up with 🙂
Sounds awesome. Thanks again for doing this! It's been fun watching the entries come in. I'll probably do the roundup at the beginning of next week.


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DETROIT - Freedom Institute will host a career conference on Sept. 6 and Sept. 7, designed to help get Detroiters back to work.
The career conference will take place at Fellowship Chapel Campus located at 7707 W. Outer Drive in Detroit, and will include Career Boot Camp, a Job Expo and a Senior Wellness Law Day.
"Freedom Institute continues to be dedicated to providing the community with quality events," says Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, Founder and Chairman, Freedom Institute. "Detroit cannot move forward until Detroiters get back to work. This career conference will serve as a resource to all who attend."
The Freedom Institute for Economic, Social Justice and People Empowerment is 501c3 organization created to impact and enhance the quality of life for individuals with a particular emphasis on people of color.
Over a decade ago, Freedom Institute began Freedom Weekend as a vehicle to help uplift the local Detroit community with hopes of making an impact statewide and nationally.
"We are excited to have our first career boot camp," says Monica Anthony, Executive Director, Freedom Institute. "The boot camp will guide those who are looking for work and/or who have been unemployed for a long time onto path of success. We are also pleased to have the return of several of our core activities with the Senior Wellness Law Day and the Career Expo."
All activities are free and open to the public. For more information call (313) 347-2834.
Thursday, September 6. 2012
Career Boot Camp -- "Getting Detroit Back to Work"
The career boot camp is for anyone who is ready to take their job search to the next level. Individuals will go through the career boot camp circuit and receive help from career trainers and experts in the following areas:
• Resume Writing/Interviewing Skills
• Image
• Online Search
• Workers Rights
Registration for the boot camp begins at 8:00 A.M.
Senior Wellness Law Day
Seniors will receive information and tips on how to have a great quality of life into their golden years. A special Q&A session will be held to help seniors answer questions about probate, wills and other legal issues significant to seniors. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served to seniors.
Registration begins at 9:00 A.M..
Friday, September 7, 2012
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! - A Super Career Expo "Getting Detroit Back to Work"
Jobs!Jobs!Jobs! hosted in partnership with the Detroit Branch NAACP, seeks to match opportunity with potential. Employers and educational institutions will be onsite for interested applicants. A Computer Cafe provided by the State of Michigan will be available to help with online job searches.
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Niese, Recker key series win for Mets in Philly
Lefty gives up two runs in seven; catcher rips three-run homer
PHILADELPHIA -- It looked a bit "Ruf'' for the Mets and Jon Niese through six innings Monday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.
A two-run homer by the Phillies' Darin Ruf had put them ahead in the bottom of the fourth.
But in the top of the seventh, Anthony Recker mashed his fourth home run of the season, a three-run shot that put the Mets up for good as they won, 5-3, and clinched the four-game series.
"I just got the good part of the bat on that pitch. It just feels good to come up with a big hit like that to help us win," Recker said of his blast, which measured 424 feet. He was 0-for-19 before the homer.
The homer also brought a smile to Niese's face. He got the win, his first since June 28, with seven innings of two-run ball. He gave up five hits and three walks and fanned six.
"This year has been really weird," said Niese, who improved to 6-8 with the victory. "It seems like I'm losing with my good stuff and winning with my bad stuff.
"I'll take a win like this anytime with what I've been through this year, spending time on the disabled list and all."
"He battled, and really only made the one mistake to Ruf," Mets manager Terry Collins said.
Niese was also helped in the bottom of the seventh by center fielder Juan Lagares, who threw out the Phillies' Domonic Brown at home plate. Brown tried to score from second on Ben Revere's single to center, but Lagares charged the ball and threw to backup catcher Recker in plenty of time to put the tag on Brown.
"It was a judgment call," said Phillies manager Ryan Sandberg of sending Brown. The victory was the Mets' eighth in 10 visits to Citizens Bank Park this season, and 13th in their last 16.
New York had to hold its breath in the ninth, as Chase Utley appeared to homer over the right-field wall off Jeurys Familia, scoring Cody Asche ahead of him with two out.
However, upon replay review, the hit was ruled a ground-rule double because of fan interference, so Asche tallied, and Familia got Revere to fly out to end the game.
The turning point for the Mets was a walk to Lagares in the seventh. Matt den Dekker then doubled him home to tie the game at 2, sending Phillies starter David Buchanan to the showers. Wilmer Flores then singled off Justin De Fratus, before Recker slammed a hanging curve well over the left-field fence.
"It's never good to walk the guy leading off an inning," said Buchanan. "As far as our bullpen, it's been lights-out."
Familia earned his third save, pitching the final 1 1/3 innings. He gives the Mets another arm capable of closing if Jenrry Mejia, who is battling both a right calf injury and hernia, is unavailable.
The Mets took a 1-0 lead in the top of the fourth on a double by Daniel Murphy and single by David Wright.
But Ruf put the Phils ahead, 2-1, in the bottom of the frame with his second blast of the year that landed in the center-field bushes.
Jed Weisberger is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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|NLDS Game 4
|October 7, 2013
|Atlanta Braves
|Los Angeles Dodgers
|Game Details
|Time: 9:37 PM EDT
|Stadium: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles, CA)
|Broadcast: TBS
|Game Conditions
|Weather: Sunny
|Temperature: 76°F – 67°F
|Wind: SSW 4 MPH
1. Jason Heyward, CF
2. Justin Upton, RF
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Evan Gattis, LF
5. Brian McCann, C
6. Chris Johnson, 3B
7. Andrelton Simmons, SS
8. Elliot Johnson, 2B
9. Freddy Garcia, P
1. Carl Crawford, LF
2. Mark Ellis, 2B
3. Hanley Ramirez, SS
4. Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
5. Yasiel Puig, RF
6. Juan Uribe, 3B
7. Skip Schumaker, CF
8. A.J Ellis, C
9. Clayton Kershaw, P
|Starting Pitchers:
Freddy Garcia
Clayton Kershaw (1-0, 1.29 ERA)
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MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Like many ranchers, Bill Sproul experiences the rewards and challenges of ranching on Kansas' tallgrass prairie. And he considers sericea lespedeza the No. 1 long-term threat for ranchers like him.
Sericea lespedeza is an invasive, noxious weed that infests approximately 600,000 acres of native tallgrass prairie in the Kansas Flint Hills. Tannins in the weed hamper protein digestion by beef cattle and cause abdominal discomfort, so cattle learn to avoid it, which renders some land useless for grazing.
"It's a major, major issue. Long term, I feel that it's the biggest threat to the tallgrass prairie. The drought is the No. 1 issue short term, but sericea is the No. 1 issue long term," said Sproul, who grazes more than 3,000 head of cattle on his Chautauqua County ranch.
"We've been working on it for 10 to 12 years with chemicals, and it's only gotten worse," he said. "Chemicals are part of the solution but not the whole solution."
K-State Research and Extension scientist K.C. Olson agrees. He and a team of researchers and extension agents are working with Sproul and others – some of whom are part of an organization called the Tallgrass Legacy Alliance – in looking for ways to control the weed.
"One reason for sericea's invasive nature is its capability to reproduce. One plant can produce thousands of seeds annually. We address that currently with herbicides," said Olson. But herbicides are not specific – they kill other valuable plants, plus rugged terrain and the robust tallgrass canopy prevent chemicals from contacting immature plants.
"Another reason for sericea's invasive nature is its ability to avoid grazing through its mildly toxic tannins. Without grazing pressure, sericea continues to reproduce unabated."
"[Olson's] work stands out because he's trying to figure out how to live with sericea. His approach is probably the only long-term feasible approach. If he succeeds, ecologists will be so thankful," said wildlife biologist, Jim Minnerath, who is retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, but remains involved in the issue.
In looking for a safe, inexpensive supplement that could be fed to cattle and might counteract the protein-binding effects of sericea, the researchers identified corn steep liquor (CSL), a non-alcoholic byproduct of corn sweetener production, as having strong anti-tannin properties. At the time of the study, CSL sold at about $5 per ton.
"In a series of five studies, cattle readily consumed it," said Olson of the supplement, "and suffered none of the digestive disorders characteristic of tannin consumption."
He noted that beef cattle displayed increased acceptance of and tolerance for sericea lespedeza by supplementing with two to four pounds of CSL per day.
"That's significant," Olson said. "If we can remove the negative consequences of tannin consumption through strategic supplementation, we can probably apply significant grazing pressure to sericea lespedeza and achieve a measure of biological control using the most economically relevant herbivores in the Flint Hills – steers and cows. Benefits may include improved rangeland health, improved animal welfare, reduced herbicide usage, and an inexpensive and manageable control method for this plant."
More information about the research is available at http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/bookstore/ and search for 'Cattlemen's Day sericea lespedeza.'


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A conference made up of two parts called "Islam Denounces Terrorism" and "The Living Beings Told in the Qur'an and Their Miraculous Characteristics" was organized at the Park Inn Hotel in Azerbaijan on February 27th, 2011. Over 500 people attended the conference held at a hall with 400 people capacity. The attendees that could not be seated followed the conference from the hall where the fossil exhibition was held.
There was a lot of attendance to the conferene from people of religion, scientists, reputable artists and members of the press. In addition, the conference was made news in detail by Ictimai TV, the one of the most frequently watched channels of Azerbaijan. The conference, which was announced in many papers and news channels, was also recorded by Internews TV and the spokespeople were invited to a special program for more detailed information.


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MORE than 50 applications to rehome four husky puppies, and their mum, have been received by a Nelson rescue centre.
The five dogs, who have been at the Sibes and Sled Dogs Husky Rescue Centre for a week now, have attracted national media attention since they were found in 'pitiful' conditions in Liverpool.
John Duxbury, who has been running the centre for a year with his partner Christine, said it was the worst case he had ever come across, with the dogs kept locked in a cage for 23 hours a day.
Mr Duxbury said: "The conditions were horrendous. I think it was a failed attempt at breeding and they didn't realise how much attention they require.
"They didn't research the breed, and with these dogs you need to adapt your lifestyle to them, rather than the other way round.
"The puppies are now 16 to 17 weeks old, but they are more like eight weeks old in terms of their development because of the pitiful conditions.
"But they have made lots of progress in a week. They have put weight on. On Saturday they shared a £33 sirloin steak for their tea."
The centre usually carries out fundraisers, rather than relying on donations, but when the story about the five huskies made national news last week they received £3,000 in donations.
And there has been plenty of interest in rehoming the dogs as well.
Mr Duxbury said: "We have had 50 to 60 applications.
"The mother should have a home, and there are a few others where we just need to do a home check to make sure the conditions are right, but they will be staying with us until they have had their vaccinations.
"We are full to the rafters here though. We are having to turn down three, or four, dogs a day because we are that busy.
"I think it is because they are seen as a fashionable dog, but people aren't doing enough research and are then deciding they simply can't look after them."


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Get the aluminum pole out of the crawl space (very high strength to weight ratio … and it requires no decoration).
I find tinsel distracting."
It's time for the airing of grievances. Then the feats of strength.
I got a lot of problems with you people."
It's Festivus for the rest of us, Dec. 23.
Kruger, you couldn't smooth a silk sheet if you had a hot date with a babe … I lost my train of thought."
So gather up Denim Vest, H&H Bagels, the Two-Face and the guys from OTB.
You must meet a lot of men. You know who's a man? Charlie here. He's a man. You know who else is a man? Me. I'm a man."
"I'm a man."
Have an Atomic Sub. Try a raisin bagel. Put a sawbuck on Captain Nemo in the fifth. Enjoy a soup with a rubber band in it ("Paco!") …
Kruger, my son says your company stinks."
Meanwhile, on the lockout front, apparently Bill Daly and Don Fehr spoke yesterday, and speculation is that there might actually be meetings in the days after Christmas. Freakin' idiots.
Maybe it will lead to a settlement. That would be another Festivus miracle!
Until you pin me, Festivus is not over."


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Hi, I'm quite new to web design but wondering if someone could give me an insight into the design software used to create websites.
I have seen a lot of people talking about using Photoshop on here for designs, but a few tutorials online I have watched use Fireworks. Firstly which one of these is most effective- I understand Photoshop has a lot more features, but Fireworks is easier to use?
Also, do you fully design the website then use slices to import it into dreamweaver, or do you just design elements in photoshop/fireworks?
Thanks in advance?
IMHO, you would be best off starting with just a text editor and refining your HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills! While products like Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, etc. are certainly helpful, you will ultimately find yourself somewhat crippled if you rely on these tools for your initial efforts. Good luck!
Thanks @moretea I am currently using Dreamweaver to build websites, and have used wordpress in the past to build a website (<snip>) I am now getting into learning Javascript.
I suppose I was just intrigued of how these different pieces of software were used- I am obviously a long way off using illustrating software, but just wondered if you built the whole website in say Photoshop and then coded that or just used Photoshop to create backgrounds, images etc?
Thanks for your response
I'm so used to Photoshop that I have problems with Fireworks. It is true though that Fireworks does a better job of saving a picture for the web.
The reason that many people still use Fireworks is because it only leaves you with the bits and pieces that are related to web making (cropping images, saving them, creating maps).
It doesn't have as many tools to create pieces of art but then webmasters used to receive all the images and do only small adjustments. That was the work of the designer.
Nowadays many designers had to learn to multitask though
I thought that was the answer- I have seen that you have to be a lot more well-rounded in the production of websites now- both design and coding.
Yep. Competition out there is fierce
Hey there
Fireworks seems to be better suited for web design tasks (like preparing images etc.) but it seems Adobe is going to phase it out pretty soon, so I guess there's no point in falling in love with it at this stage.
Really? Where have you seen this?
I was reading about it the other day, but can't remember where. There's no Fireworks for CS7, apparently. There is plenty of discussion online. E.g. http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1210073
Thanks for that information, I'd better start learning Photoshop then before I put all my efforts into Fireworks!
Why wouldn't people use Photoshop over Fireworks anyway? Looking at it from a complete beginner it looks as if Photoshop has a lot more features?
Fw seems to be more tailored for the work a web designer needs to do, but Photoshop gets a lot more press, and Fw seems largely to have been forgotten ... so I guess Adobe feels it's not worth continuing with.
FW does a better job to prepare photos for the web and not everyone needs all the features that Photoshop has.
I'm not surprised that FW will be discontinued furthermore when Photoshop Elements is in the market.
It always seemed bizarre to me that Adobe would have two seemingly similar products in the same family, so I can understand why they might phase it out.
Shame though, as I always found FW more suited to simple web-related tasks. Seems like it's time to learn PhotoShop GIMP.
I've always wanted to dig into Fw, but guess it's not worth it now. I'm tempted to check out a bunch of much cheaper alternatives to Ps and Ai anyhow, and I'm not keen to continue with Adobe.
I can understand that, especially in light of their cloud-based subscription model.
So now I've established that Fireworks isn;t the way to go.. What are the main differences between Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, which one would be better for use in Web Design?
To be honest, I tried the cheaper alternatives and they're simply not good enough for what I do. But, in my particular case, I do make use of Photoshop advanced features which many other softwares don't have or, if they do, they're crap compared to Photoshop's (either results and how "easy" they're to use)
Will I ever upgrade from CS6 to the cloud model? I may do so... but do I want to? No, and I'm going to avoid it like the plague.
And that comes from someone that has a special price if only because I already own the previous version.
Illustrator is vector graphics while Photoshop is bitmap graphic. There's little relation between each other.
OK. Photoshop has the pen tool and basic vector capabilities but vectors are not its forte.
Illustrator does have some nice effects for jpgs and pictures but, again, if compared to photoshop, it is limited.
Which one is the best for web design? both. Or none.
It really depends on what you want to do.
Photo manipulations, beautiful and very sophisticated gradients (no linear or regular), millions of colors, collages and more = photoshop
Logos, graphics with solid colors or "basic" gradients, creating typography, drawings with smooth lines and curves = Illustrator
Fireworks (and Dreamweaver) were Macromedia products, until Adobe bought out Macromedia and took them over. I'm actually quite surprised they've kept Fireworks going as long as they have.


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Monsanto wheat scandal: What the discovery of unapproved genetically engineered wheat means for our food
May. 30, 2013 / Posted by: Emma Hedman / Categories: Blog, Food and Technology
It has just come to light that genetically modified wheat has been found growing on a farmer's land in eastern Oregon. The problem? No genetically engineered wheat has ever been approved for US Farming. In 2004 Monsanto, the world's b...Read More »