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Fun. That what sums this range up as. These are said to volumize your lashes and you can get these in three colours.
I tried all three! Why? Who knows?
First of all the impact that they claim to have on your lashes for me sadly didn't work.
I applied this and immediately the lashes looked individually pulled, almost like all my lashes pulled into five spikes on my lid!! It looked hilarious and then I just wanted to cry.
I tried a second time, but the same thing happened I thought maybe at the time this was quite possibly a dud, but having tried on three colours there's no way I could use this. Removing this also was a nightmare. I first used SIMPLE, then LANCOME's eye makeup remover then had to grab the trusty old VASELINE to remove the rest. OW!
The colour are not great, I preferred the BROWN it reflected nice but the blue really wasn't going to win, I looked like a smurf gone wrong! It also clashed with my brown eyes. I suppose if you're heading to a disco as suggested then this might work but the clumping of my lashes and removal of the product didn't give me hope I would stick to using this brand.
Maybe use this at your peril... I would look around for other coloured mascaras given the aftercare my lashes needed!
BOURJOIS is a good range. And I do recommend some products of theirs, this is just one that doesn't work. Sadly can't have it all:(
This is mascara that is made by Bourjois. It is a high volume mascara and says it will make your eye lashes very thick and intense like you would want them if you went clubbing. The mascara I have got is called Ultra Black and it comes in a black tube.
I have used this mascara a few times but not very many because I do not think it is very good and I have got mascaras that were cheaper to buy but they work alot better. This Bourjois one is ok as a normal mascara but it does not give my eye lashes any extra volume and it is very clumpy sometimes even when I am trying to apply a light coat only.
The colour is very dark black and it looks best when you apply 2 coats but it is hard to apply more than one coat because that is when the mascara starts to clump and even though you can fix it by being careful it makes the mascara take a very long time to apply. It is not worth the extra time because when I have finished my eye lashes are nice and black but they do not look any better in length or volume.
The mascara does not flake or come off but the black gets less intense through the day and when I remove my make up at the end of the day it doesn't look like very much is removed onto the ball of cotton wool. It is very easy to remove but you should use eye make up remover because it is thick mascara and it gets stuck near the roots of your eye lashes and cannot be easily found with water only.
I would not wear it clubbing because the effect is not good enough and I do not like for my mascara to fade when I am out because I want my eyes to look dramatic all night, my Bourjois mascara would not please me in a club where I was drinking and dancing because I think it would make me feel like my eyes were not at my usual standard of make up.
This mascara costs £7.99 and I am happy I tried it but I will not buy it again because there are alot of better mascaras for that price and some are even cheaper.
3 Dooyoo Hearts.
Bourjois Clubbing Mascara is another one of those secret products I have been using for as long as I can remember!
I am a sucker for trying out new products, but once I find one I like, it is hard to persuade myself to try a new product, which is why I am probably still using this product years later!
My preference is a waterproof based mascara as I like the comfort in knowing that if it wont budge should it be a hot day, something irritating my eye etc and I have to say, this mascara does what it says!
The brush is quite a thick, bushy brush which gives excellent, thick, dark coverage over lashes. The only drawback for some would be that it goes on too heavy and can become clumpy after being used for a while, which many users will not appreciate. I also find that after a few weeks use, the mascara tends to get clogged at the top of the bottle and dries, making it hard to tighten the lid on to stop the mascara from drying out.
However, I find that it gives a very dark, thick eyelash coverage and it lasts all night.
I would recommend using Johnson's Face Wipes to remove this mascara at the end of the day, as I find other products struggle to remove every trace. That's how good it is!
So, if you are looking for a new mascara, why not give this one ago? If you don't fancy the waterproof version, you could always try the regular! It comes in black or brown, so suits all hair and skin tones.
The cost of this is approximately £8.00 and is available from all major high street shops - Boots, Superdrug etc.
I was in Superdrug a couple of days ago when I was lured to the makeup counters as there was an offer on 3 for 2 across all the cosmetic ranges. Not being able to turn down an opportunity to save some money I of course wandered through to see what sounded nice! I got some lipgloss, my usual GOSH BB Cream and this mascara by bourjois as my old one was in need of replacing!
It came already wrapped in plastic, but it looked really exciting as the tube is designed with bright metallic of an eye with luscious, long looking lashes. It comes in four shades: Ultra Black, Black, Blue and Brown and I bought black which costs £7.99.
When as I got home I wanted to try it out asap (as I usually do) so opened it up. I was actually a bit surprised at the brush as it is a flat brush on one side, and the other half has a thick bristly brush and comes out so covered in mascara product it is a bit too much and I had to try and wipe some off on the rim of the mascara tube. The mascara itself isn't anything fantastic, I have quite short but curly lashes so they really do need some help to give me anything to flutter and this mascara really does take some work to have any effect. It is a bit clumpy, and fortunately I have an spare, plain brush used for lashes that I have to use to comb through my lashes.
The mascara is advertised as "ultra volumising" but unfortunately it doesn't really give me that look as much as I'd like it to! (I'm sure the only answer is eyelash extensions!) It's also advertised as "100% tear and sweat proof for a night out" and although I am yet to wear it on a night out, I did wear it the last couple days to work and it did last a long time and was water proof so the longevity is good just the quality of the mascara and the accompanying brush is just a tad disappointing.
Overall its an ok mascara but not the best. I paid a price in the middle road of the market price bracket I guess - nothing expensive and name brand but nothing completely budget so I guess that's the quality I got. I am not too sure I would recommend it as I definitely wouldn't buy it again but I'd give it a decent 3 stars.
If you are as useless as me at putting fake eyelashes on, and I am really bad, then look no further your problems are solved. This is the next best thing to fake eye lashes. It is a definite must have for party-goers who want lovely, chunky, bold, dramatic eye lashes.
I stumbled across this little miracle worker after failing, a number of times, to apply fake lashes. I was amazed to actually find a mascara that does what it says on the tin (tube). The physical tube is jet black with silver graphics and is quite bulky - very cosmetically please to the eye. The brush itself is rather bulky and holds a lot of mascara. I personally use the black colour and once it is applied to the eye lashes it is really jet black. You need to apply a couple of strokes to the eye lashes to get the desired look. I personally save this mascara for when I am going out for a night on the tiles and use a different mascara for day time, as I fine it to be a bit too bold for a 'day time' look.
Overall I really love this mascara and I really recommend anyone to give it a go, you won't be disappointed. The only real downside to this mascara is if you layer it on to thick than it can look clumpy. Also trying to get it off with a wipe is a mission on its own, I think I have it all off and then look like a panda the following morning. The things we do for beauty?!
I like to consider myself adventurous when it comes to make up because i like to hunt a bargain and i'm always searching for something better, but for me this is the old faithful - like an old friend you can always turn to in times of need!
The brush is very big which means you can apply it faster and give more lift to your lashes from the base. I personally like the 'absolute black' shade, it gives a very dark and matte black which looks great! Its smudge-free and very long lasting, even though i prefer not to use waterproof eye make up it still stands strong against the tear test!
It applies very easily because of the straight forward handle and thick brush but because of the straight edges of the brush it doesn't give as much curve to your lashes as a spoon brush might. I recommend using eyelash curlers before application to give yourself the maximum volume and really open up those lovely eyes!
It can be hardwork taking it off, however. Its more of an eye make up remover job than just water, even without the waterproof version.
My local Superdrug had the whole range of Bourjois cosmetics on offer earlier in the year and I took the oppurtunity to try out a few products that I wasn't sure if I'd like and wouldn't of bought at full price.
One of the items that I purchased was the 'volume clubbing' mascara which appealed to me because I assumed, from the name, that it would be very volumising as well as waterproof/smudge proof. I also quite liked the mascara tube design as it is a nice change from a plain black mascara tube. Bourjois market this as being tear and sweat proof and say that it is perfect for clubbers.
The mascara retails at around £8.00 per 11ml tube, which is a reasonable price in my opinion and after having tried it and loving it, I would definitely pay full price for it. I managed to get mine for around the £5.00 mark which I'm pleased with but the full retail price is very affordable and not overpriced. The mascara is available in three different colours - blue, black and ultra black. I opted for ultra black and as I have dark hair and lashes the lack of lighter colour options wasn't an issue for me, however it may be for people with light hair and lashes.
The mascara comes in quite a funky tube - it's the average mascara tube shape and quite chunky while still being compact enough to easily fit in my make-up bag without taking up too much room and it could easily fit into my clutch bag if I needed to take it out with me for top-ups. The branding is really eye catching - it has a picture on the front of an eye with long lashes and the product name, shade name and brand name are written in white and golden writing. The words dramatic, intense, ultra resistant and volume are written near the bottom. The lid screws off like any other mascara and it has the wand and brush attatched to it.
The brush is a good length and not too chunky/bulky but not so compact that it is fiddly to use. The brush is described as Bourjois as being a double sided volumising brush but it isn't particularly any different to a majority of my other mascara brushes. The bristles are very close together and quite spindly which I wasn't keen on and I thought that it'd be hard to seperate my lashes without them clumping due to the brush design but it's actually great - with just one application my lashes are seperated and noticeabley longer without looking like spider legs.
The mascara makes a noticeable difference with just one coat and I find the finish it gives my lashes really impressive - they're left incredibly well defined and noticeably longer and thicker. It also lifts my lashes giving my eyes that 'wide awake' look. The mascara is easily buildable but it can start to clump after a few coats. I find that one coat is perfect for day time wear with relatively minimalistic make-up and three-four coats is great for nights out when I want a more dramatic look. On the couple of ocassions that I have applied too many coats the mascara started to flake soon after I'd applied it but as long as I don't over do it it's fine and very impressive.
The formula is well pigmented and just the right consistency - it doesn't feel heavy on my lashes and it has never irritated my eyes. It lives up to the claim of being tear and sweat proof and it doesn't budge. I'd say it lasts on average for a good 8hrs and unlike a lot of other waterproof mascaras it isn't too much of a pain to remove.
Overall I highly recommend this mascara and I give it five out of five stars.
Like many of us I have undoubtedly gone through a huge handful of brands of mascara to find the perfect one ever since I started using make-up. From rimmel to maxfactor, to collection 2000 and miss sporty - you name it I've tried it and I've even succumbed to their apparent full volume claims on occasion.
After eventually learning what type of brush and thickness of the mascara suits my lashes, I finally came to the conclusion that a thicker and larger brush with a lot of long bristles and medium viscosity mascara was the right kind for me. I have found a selection of mascaras that match this description and of course all vary in price; whether it's ridiculously over the top or unbelievably cheap, but sometimes they aren't quite what I'm looking for to perfect my look and when I can actually afford some great mascara my first option is always bourjois volume clubbing mascara in absolute black.
The mascara is available in four colours: black, absolute black, brown and turquoise. I haven't actually used the brown or turquoise but I have taken a look at the testers in stores and neither colour are to my fancy. The original black is just a basic shade, not too dark but enough to make them stand out, almost charcoal like, whereas the one I use: absolute black is much darker and gives an intense 'stand out' effect and for me I feel as though it actually makes my lashes appear thicker and fuller.
The brush is quite fat and features a lot of bristles to ensure maximum volume, perhaps not ideal for those with short or sparse lashes (particularly the lower lashes) as it may have a higher chance of clumping or blotting on your lash line and eye lid during application. The mascara claims to have a 'vinyl mix' which gives it higher resistance against residue and perspiration and therefore lasts much longer, I can confirm that for me this has been true as my lashes always look as good as they did in the morning when I first applied the mascara.
I've found that it really only requires one coat to give a nice even and full effect, but if you like very dramatic lashes like me then it really doesn't hurt adding a second layer - though I would not recommend adding any more than this otherwise you'll have clumpy and clogged up lashes that resemble the likes of individuals from snog marry avoid.
The mascara is 11ml and cost me £7.99 from superdrug, but it can also be bought in other stores that supply bourjois makeup (so far I am only aware of boots that sell it too) Normally I pay around £3 for a mascara but I find myself going through them twice as fast as I would with this mascara, so really I feel as though £7.99 is actually a reasonable price that is worth paying.
I love my make up so I was over the moon when I received a gift bag off my friend which contained some lovely bourjois make up items. I have tried bourjois items before and I have been pleased with them however they can be a bit pricy depending where you shop and there are brands such as rimmel who are the same if not better for foundations and other various products. There are however some lovely bourjois products available and since I had ran out of mascara I was lucky to get this.
The product comes in a chunky 11ml tube that is a shiny black colour and displays the information in a shiny gold with a picture of an eye on the front. This mascara is from the volume clubbing collection and the colour I have was ultimate black. The design of the mascara is very nice and certainly attractive from a buyer's point of view. I did a little research to find out that this product would cost you £7.99 and it can be purchased from boots and other stores.
The mascara has a double sided volumising brush and contains a vinyl formula of intense black pigments to create a dark and thick coating on the lashes. The brush looks the same as any other to me to be completely honest I can't see anything I haven't seen before. The tube advises that this product creates a dramatic look with intense volume that is ultra-resistant.
The first thing I like about this mascara is the fact that it is versatile, by day you apply one coat and the lashes are fully covered, appear longer and thicker and look fuller. On a night time you can load up the coats and the mascara creates a full coverage coating each last to lengthen and fill them out creating the look of a false lash effect. I love the mascara for the reasons I have gave above however it does have some negatives too. Firstly the brush holds a lot of mascara and this can sometimes get too wet that it is hard to apply without getting it on the eye lids too. Secondly when you apply a lot of this mascara it seems heavy and you can feel a slight clumping effect with a few lashes getting stuck together.
This mascara is true to what it says on the tube as it certainly is highly resistant and it does last all day without any slipping to the under eye area. Overall I think this is a good mascara that has especially been formulated to create a false lash effect when heavily applied for a night out.
I bought this mascara online because it was a bargain (there may be a theme appearing in my reviews!).
I've used it for both everyday use and evening wear - my approach to mascara is just to apply more in the evenings rather than have a separate one. I've got the brown version as I'm very fair.
When I first pulled the wand out of the mascara I was surprised at how clumsy looking it is and how much mascara is visibly clumped on it. Applying it, I was still of the opinion that the wand is clumsy - it's quite big and doesn't curve so it's difficult to get into the corners of your eyes without painting it all around your eyes. Because there was so much on the wand it left clumps of mascara on my lashes. I found that it makes my lashes look fuller but not longer and I tend to need the latter really.
The mascara does seem to have staying power and there's no problem in that area, I'm just not that impressed with the effect.
I am a huge fan of all the Bourjois foundations so when I come across a 3 for 2 offer in Boots I jumped at the chance to try out their mascara.
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The boots website describes the product as 'Be ready to party all night long with the ultra resistant formula that provides a tear and sweat proof result.'
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I purchased the product in Boots to collect some points, but it is easily available in lots of different chemists. In Boots it costs £7.99 full price, but there are always 3 for 2 offers on which means you can get a little more for your money! When I purchased the mascara it was available in absolute black and ultra black. I have no idea if there is any actual difference between the two, but I did a quick 'eenie, meenie, minie, mo' and chose the ultra black.
To be honest I was a little disappointed with the packaging as I thought it looked a bit cheap. My friend actually asked if I was using a Collection 2000 mascara when I applied it in her house! There is absoloutly nothing wrong with the pakaging in terms of quality; it is sturdy and the wand tightens firmly meaning air won't get into the product and dry out. However, as I think of Bourjois as being a more expensive 'drug store' brand I felt it could have looked a little more sleek.
The wand is fairly large, so not very good for those of you who like the smaller or 'comb' like mascara wands. It is also probably not very good from those who have short lashes as you will end up with smudges quite easily. When I first removed the wand from the tube I noticed that the bristles were clumped together with the product, and when I tried to remove some on the edge of the tube it seemed to get worse.
The application is, unfortunately, exactly the same; Clumpy with a caplital C! No matter how many times I seem to wipe the wand on tissue paper or the edge of the mascara tube, my lashes just seem to clump together. And I'm not talking about a few clumps, the first time I used this mascara was on a night out (rookie mistake) and I ended up with the outer one half of one set of lashes completely stuck together....this was followed by frantic combing with an old wand to try and distribute the clumo! After reading other reviews I am bewildered by my experience as others seem to rave about it, but try as I like I can't seem to get any effective results. I hoped that after using it a few times I would see an improvement, and I always feel that a little air needs to get into the product sometimes to make it work properly. However, this is not the case with this mascara. The only positive thing I can add is that it does lengthen really well, but as the lashes are not seperated I just look as if I have spiders lashes. Also, it is very long lasting which is good and I often have to use a cleansing water before my normal cleanser to remove it properly.
I very rarely find a product which I want to throw away, but I am disappointed to say that this is one. I am a huge fan of the Bourjois foundations and blushers, and I would like to stress I am not a negative person when it comes to reviewing products. However, I am struggling to find anything postive to say about this mascara. In order to use it up I firstly wipe all the excess product off on a tissue then apply a fine layer to wear to work during the day. As I wear glasses to work I don't worry too much about eye make up so I find this ok. Unfortunately, I can't recommend it and definately won't be repurchasing.
I love the brand Bourjois because it offers quality at affordable prices whilst also managing to look stylish and plush.
I first used this mascara about 5 years ago now and at the time was really excited to try a new Bourjois mascara as I'd loved previous ones I had owned. I generally think the brand are really good at creating product with mass market appeal that are still great quality.
This mascara comes in a wide barrelled tube. I purchased the black shade (although there are others available) so the tube is black and silver. The design is quite striking, an almost cartoon-esque face on the front, most of what you can see is a lovely open eye with long, thick lashes. The design is not typically Bourjois but obviously aiming it at 'clubbers' they've gone for a trendy look with the tube. I don't display my mascaras so for me as long as the tube is functional it doesn't matter what it looks like, but if you were bothered the design of this isn't exactly expensive looking and perhaps a little too youthful too. That said, the quality of the tube and brush are great. The brush is a wide bristle brush which acquires an even coating of mascara from the tube to dispense onto your lashes. I think the tube is easy to use, it has a twist top that works smoothly and I have never found any problems with it.
The product itself is great...to begin with. The mascara is smooth and fluid, it applies easily and does not clump or become too sticky. Due to the design of the brush you do get both added volume and length to your lashes, although I would be careful because if you apply too many coats your lashes become spidery (although I find that with almost all mascaras). The only issue I had with this mascara was the amount of time it lasted. I found I could use it happily for a month or two (at the most) before it became sticky and unusable because of the excessive clumping. This is really disappointing for me because my mascaras tend to last double this - I use several at one time so they have a slightly longer life expectancy.
You can get this product for anything between £5-£8 and obviously a little cheaper if you buy online. I think this is a reasonable price but given the amount of time it lasts I can't say I'll be buying it again.
Today I will be reviewing one of my most recent beauty purchases. Being 'tight', I don't really like to spend too much on make-up, especially as I get through so much of it. I usually use a cheap Miss Sporty mascara, however when I recently saw that there was an offer on Bourjois Paris make-up (a brand I had never took much notice of before), I decided to buy a mascara - my friend also wanted to buy one and I think the offer was something like 'Buy 2, get the 3rd free' and so we split the cost. This mascara is currently priced at £9.49 from Boots which I think is good value for money.
To look at the mascara is quite attractive, consisting of a chunky black tube with a plastic film around it which is quite 'busy' with a 'clubby/night out' theme to it. I have to say it does look a bit cheap compared to Bourjois Paris' more glamorous looking mascaras.
Applying the mascara is very easy; just like any other mascara. Simply pull the wand out of the 'tube' and coat your eye lashes. I love how the brush is quite chunky as it means that because the brush can hold a lot of mascara (as opposed to a smaller brush) it means that it doesn't take to much time to apply it.
I love how the mascara works really quickly. After a couple of 'coats' I could see a huge difference. The mascara really opened up my eyes and give me a 'big-eye-look'; a look I always try to get (a bit like bambi eyes). It also lengthens my eyelashes and makes them look really long.
I have found in the past that because I have sensitive skin and eyes, some mascaras, especially waterproof mascaras really affect my eyes. However, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that my eyes were ok and didn't suffer at the hands of this mascara.
The mascara is waterproof - I work in a busy restaurant and so I hate it when my eye make up 'smudges', however, this mascara didn't budge and so top marks from me!
I didn't find the mascara to be too difficult to get off - I normally use a wet flannel to wash my face and take my make up off (I don't use wipes or 'make up remover' as it makes my skin and eyes sore). So for me it was good that the mascara came off easily as there is nothing I hate more than coming in from a night out and trying to take stubborn mascara off.
In terms of value for money, I think that you do get a high quality product for your money, which is good.
I would definitely recommend this mascara!
Thanks for reading!
March 2012
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I can honestly say I have never found a mascara to rival this one! Definitely a massive fan and I always recommend it to friends. I can't tell the difference between the ultra black and the absolute black so my review encompasses them both! With a nice thick consistency, this mascara coats eyelashes quickly and easily, creating plenty of volume. I certainly don't use it sparingly and it always lasts me a long time, definitely value for money in my eyes.
*Volume 5/5
Whilst other mascaras deliver on length, this mascara excels on the volume front without sacrificing length, making eyelashes look thick and dark. Sometimes you have to take a few minutes to ensure your eyelashes are separated as they can stick together whilst applying the mascara, however sparing a few extra minutes is no sacrifice for thick luscious lashes!
*Length 5/5
Long eyelashes are a must for me and this mascara always delivers. I have often been told how 'lovely and long' my eyelashes look and I think that is a recommendation in itself!
*Durability 5/5
Long lasting, doesn't smudge, doesn't flake.
Applying a single layer of mascara gives a natural bambi-eyes look, or apply multiple layers for a dramatic evening style. A firm favourite, if anyone thinks they know a mascara to beat this one then please do let me know!
I have naturally long eyelashes, so any mascara I buy needs to deliver more on volumising than on lengthening effect. I bought this product for the "volume" in the name. The mascara is supposedly great for "clubbing" as it is very waterproof and resistant to smudging.
- Price and Packaging -
The mascara contains 11ml of product and retails at an RRP of £7.99, but because this is quite an old product now you can often find it for a lot less either online or in discount shops.
The packaging is a chunky tube which varies in colour depending on the colour of the mascara itself, with gold and silver lettering. The tube is thicker and more than most other mascaras, which could be a problem if like me you like to take your make-up out with you in your handbag, as it's chunky and takes up more room.
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For the first few uses the mascara is quite wet, but it does thicken up a bit after a couple of weeks, making it less likely to run and smudge when you're applying it. The brush is medium sized with short, dense bristles and comes out coated with a lot of product. As such, this mascara has a tendency to clump easily, so due care needs to be taken when applying it. Two coats gives a lovely thick, volumised look to your eyelashes. The look isn't subtle, and can be built up for really dramatic lashes with a few coats.
I have the mascara in "Ultra Black", and it is a really dark black mascara, highly pigmented. The mascara lives up to the waterproof claims, it doesn't budge even if you cry, or do loads of exercise (or dancing in a club) with it on. The only problem is because of this it's very difficult to remove at night. It takes at least two tries with eye make-up remover to get rid of.
- Conclusion -
If you want dramatic, volumised lashes and a mascara that won't budge one bit then this is for you. If you can't deal with the possibility of clumped lashes or taking a while to remove it, stay away.
Extreme volume to last the entire night / Sweat and tear proof /


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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Officials say flooding in Mississippi could have caused more than $250 million in damages to agriculture.
Laura Hipp, a spokeswoman for Gov. Haley Barbour, stressed that the figure was only an estimate because thousands of acres are still flooded and that makes it hard to come up with solid information. She said officials estimate that 450,000 acres of cropland could have been destroyed.
Hipp said there's no official estimate yet for damages to homes and other structures.
Some of the fields that flooded were winter wheat, which was heartbreaking for farmers to lose because it was just days or weeks from being ready to harvest. The flood also swamped other crops like corn, and flooded catfish farms.
Agriculture officials had initially feared the flood would impact as much as 600,000 acres of row crops and a total of 1.4 million acres of land in Mississippi, said Andy Prosser, a spokesman for the Mississippi Department of Agriculture.
"I do believe that those numbers are going to come down, but we won't know that until the water comes down," Prosser said Wednesday.
Prosser said the extent of damage to crops and timber depends on the type and the length of time it was underwater.
Roger Barlow, executive vice president of Catfish Farmers of America, says it could take up to a month to determine damages to his industry.
Mississippi's casino industry also took a hit when most of the barges on the Mississippi River were forced to close. Most have reopened.
Jill Alexander, a spokeswoman for Isle of Capri Casino, said one of the company's casino barges in Lula is scheduled to reopen Friday. Isle of Capris' other gambling barge in Lula will remain closed for repairs.
In another sign of progress, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said recent inspections have shown that U.S. Highway 61 South at the Big Black River can be opened to traffic Friday.
Water inside pavement in the northbound lane near the bridge over the Big Black River, the border between Warren and Claiborne counties, has prolonged detours to Port Gibson and points south.
U.S. 61 North at Redwood was reopened Wednesday after MDOT inspectors deemed that foundation sufficient. Ten miles of Mississippi 465 between U.S. 61 North and Eagle Lake and 2 miles of Mississippi 16 at Mississippi 149 remain off limits to traffic, probably until the middle of the month, officials have said.
The Mississippi River was 51.68 feet at Vicksburg on Thursday, down six-tenths of a foot from Wednesday. Levels have fallen about half a foot a day for a week.
North of Vicksburg, the river has recorded slight rises, but the National Weather Service said Vicksburg and other points south are not expected to record rises before the river falls below flood stage.
In Memphis, where the year's high crest on May 10 was 48 feet, 14 feet above flood stage, another crest is expected Tuesday. It is forecast for 31 feet, 3 feet below flood stage.
Downriver, including at Vicksburg, stages aren't expected to drop below flood stage until mid-June.
"We're not going to get a second crest around here," said Marty Pope, senior service hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Jackson. "We'll continue to see it falling out, with less flows coming in from the Upper Mississippi than thought."
Some information from: Vicksburg Post, http://www.vicksburgpost.com
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text: OverviewBack to top Eden Foods - Nori Krinkles Toasted Sea Vegetable - 0.53 oz. Item# :84334UPC# :024182157079 Brand:Eden Foods Size/Form:0.53 oz. Ship Weight:0.06 Servings:6 Click here to read a PDF brochure on this product Eden Foods Nori Krinkles Toasted Sea Vegetable - 0.53 oz. Eden Foods Nori Krinkles Toasted Sea Vegetable are made from the species of nori, Porphyra yezoensis. Once grown wild along the rocky shores of Japan, but for the past 300 years, to meet the ever growing demand for this delicious and nutritious nori, it has been cultivated. Eden Foods Nori Krinkles Toasted Sea Vegetable's crispy yet soft texture, mild flavor and mouth watering aroma have made it one of the most popular varieties of nori in Japan today. Eden Foods Nori Krinkles Toasted Sea Vegetable is considered to be premium quality and is often found in gourmet food shops. Eden's nori is cultivated off the west shore of Ise (ee-say) Bay in Japan, an area surrounded by National forests and mountains, known as the 'Ocean by Mountains'. Pristine mountain rivers nourish the bay creating a mineral rich environment. This area leads all of Japan in ecology movements. Development is forbidden to ensure future generations the legacy of this famous edible seaweed resource. Nori cultivation is an intricate craft in that spore quality, water temperature, a pristine growing environment and proper drying methods are crucial to producing the best quality product. Eden's nori is cultivated in the traditional manner, using a system of woven rope nets that are tied to bamboo poles and horizontally suspended in the bay. This intricate substratum is placed in the shallow bay in late September or early October. Over the autumn, winter and early spring months, with the coming in and out of the tide, and the cooling of the water temperature, the nori spores attach to the netting and slowly develop into nori fronds or leaves. In spring the fully developed fronds are harvested at low tide by scraping the nori from the netting and taking it ashore. The nori is washed with pure water, and spread on wood frame drying screens where it is dried by hot air into thick, cake-like layers. After drying for several hours the cakes of nori are broken into smaller pieces or flakes. The nori flakes are now ready for a final drying, using the unique processing equipment called a 'steam toaster'. The steam toaster is a relatively new system, that uses hot steam to evaporate the moisture in the nori. Regular oven toasting is not able to toast as evenly as this new process. The end result is perfect, evenly toasted flakes of nori, that are so light and crispy they almost melt in your mouth. Eden Foods Nori Krinkles are fat and cholesterol free, and a good source of vitamin C. According to the FDA, "Low fat diets rich in fruits and vegetables (foods that are low in fat and may contain dietary fiber, Vitamin A, or Vitamin C) may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors." Also, "Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of hypertension or high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors." Eden Foods Nori Krinkles are very low in sodium (5 mg per serving). For those who use sea salt that contains low amounts of iodine, nori is an excellent source of iodine providing 70 percent of the daily value (DV). Eden Foods Nori Krinkles also offer 392 mg of Omega 3, 76 mg of Omega 6 and 26 mg of Omega 9 essential fatty acids (EFAs), necessary for mental and physical health. Frequently Asked Questions: Does Eden use any chemical additives, preservatives, or chemical or Genetically Engineered derived 'processing aides' in any of its foods? No. They choose not to and make sure all ingredients are natural too. Are any Eden Foods or ingredients subjected to food irradiation? No Eden foods or ingredients are ever irradiated. Eden banned irradiated food on August 13, 1988. Are all Eden Foods certified organic? Approximately 80 percent of Eden Foods are double certified organic, both by USDA NOP certifiers and by their Chairman and president. Some Japanese Imported and Macrobiotic specialty products, as well as olive oil, are not certified organic, even though they are grown and processed in the traditional manner and are the finest we can source. What percentage of Eden Foods are United States and North American grown? Approximately 75 percent of Eden Foods are organically grown on more than 360 family farms of North America with over 80,000 acres of vibrant farmland, and growing every year. Do any Eden Foods contain dairy derivatives, eggs, gelatin, or animal by products? None of their foods contain dairy derivatives, eggs, gelatin, or animal derived by-products. Their teabags are crimped sealed and are not glued. Their probiotic supplement, Bifa-15, does contain lactose and gelatin. Eden Bonito Flakes (fish flakes) is the only non- vegetarian, non-vegan food that we offer. Does Eden employ Quality Control measures to ensure safe and consistent food? Yes. Every food offered by Eden is subject to numerous detailed and stringent Quality Control (QC) procedures. Eden's United States facilities are inspected and rated by strict third party AIB International inspectors. Eden's consistent high ratings reflect a deep, company wide commitment to food safety, sanitation, and HACCP management programs. One example is Edensoy, with over 240 quality control checks to ensure a consistent and safe product. In addition to the guards and monitors that are part of the machines, a package of soymilk is pulled from production every half hour and thoroughly tested in every regard to be sure it meets our stringent standards. Why does Eden carry foods that are kosher? Because, due to their stringent purchasing disciplines they already were, so they had them certified. And yes, Eden is committed to offering certified kosher and pareve foods. In order for any food product to be certified kosher, its actual production must be Rabbinically supervised. The Rabbi visits on a regular basis. He inspects the machines prior to production and verifies that every step required by Jewish Law has been observed and fulfilled. Not all Eden foods are kosher, but 97 percent are; and all kosher foods offered by Eden are certified and marked with a Circle-K on the package. Who Says It's Organic?In 1988 after twenty years of doing organic certification ourselves, Eden adopted third-party organic certification. Eden farm and factory systems, and manuals were guiding and became bedrock for the new organic certifiers. Eden discerningly selects certifying agencies for third-party certification. Their primary is the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA), yet they always maintain complete responsibility for ensuring organic authenticity. It is far more than paperwork to them. They know their growers well. They use third-party certifiers who work with Eden standards, require an audit trail, and provide deep transparency. Knowing what motivates their growers is essential to them before they can have confidence in their food. Regrettably, organic food no longer has to be natural food. There are hundreds of chemicals and 'allowables' permitted in the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) that Eden avoids. With USDA organic certification requirements vary a lot, all the way to nonexistent. Accountability is rare, especially for imported food. Eden does not consider food 'certified organic' unless they have completed thorough due diligence regarding its authenticity. The same is true for their non-genetically engineered claims. Eden organic food meets and exceeds requirements for the USDA organic seal, but they do not use it because it does not reflect Eden standards, in spirit or in practice. GEO Free Assurance Since 1993Since 1993 Eden has diligently created a system that totally avoids genetically engineered food. The GEO industry and USDA want us to believe commercial scale GEO free food is impossible, as they've thoroughly (and intentionally) polluted the food supply. Eden foods are proof that GEO free food is doable. They have the records, tests, and foods that demonstrate it. The Non-GMO Project (The Project) was created by industry members from all of its sectors in the U.S.A. and Canada. The Project works to provide consumers and makers a third party non-GMO verification program through all levels of the supply chain, providing verified non-GMO alternatives to the public. Eden Foods' president, Michael Potter is one of eleven governing members of its board of directors who have been involved in initiating, funding, and writing standards for The Project. The Project is North America's first independent non-GMO verification program utilizing on-site facility audits, document and systems reviews, and DNA PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing of all inputs at risk for GMO contamination. Irradiation FreeRealizing that powerful forces were determined to make food irradiation a common practice, Eden first communicated with our customers about this issue and established a Zero Tolerance policy for irradiated foods in 1988. Today, as irradiation is an ever-increasing threat to human rights and health, Eden's position remains Zero Tolerance. Rigorous selection and screening down to every herb, spice, and seasoning provides us 100% confidence that no EDEN food or ingredient is, has been, or ever will be subject to irradiation. They encourage your vigilance and activism. Kosher Eden has managed certification of its kosher foods since 1982. Today 91% of EDEN foods are kosher. Eden chose the Organized Kashrus Laboratories of Brooklyn, New York and their mark because of their reputation for meticulous attention to detail dating back to 1935. They began this in 1982 after realizing our natural foods were already, by virtue of our selection criteria, completely qualified for kosher status. About Eden Foods Eden Foods is: A principled natural food company - Organic food no longer has to be natural! Independently owned and operated for over 43 years Only the finest food that can be procured from growers and handlers we know and trust Doing everything it takes to acquire the absolute best, no shortcuts Full transparency – complete disclosure of ingredients and all handling Great tasting food that is pure & purifying All Eden facilities rated Superior, AIB International's highest rating Over 40 Years Ago…Eden Foods began in Ann Arbor in the late 1960s with friends sourcing natural food. Youth motivated by a study of a worldwide phenomenon centered upon macrobiotics: eating a diet of whole grain and seasonal local plant foods that are not nutrient depleted and without toxic chemical adulteration. Natural foods were simply not available at the time, so they started the Eden food co-op to bring them in. Their initial $200 orders to Erewhon in Boston and Chico-san in California were well received and caused a local stir. This lead to co-op members traveling rural roads, knocking on doors looking for farmers to grow food using organic methods. The Eden co-op grew into a natural food store offering whole grains, beans, soyfoods, sea vegetables, miso, cereals, vegetable oils, seed and nut butters, and the like. It expanded adding a cafeteria, bakery, and books, and became known as the Eden Deli. It was one of very few places in the U.S.A. where you could get natural, organic, macrobiotic food. Folks came from near and far. Health food stores called asking to get the foods Eden was carrying. An EDEN brand began to take shape. In 1972 Eden opened its first warehouse and established relations with artisan Japanese traditional food makers. Imports of sea vegetables, teas, miso, shoyu, umeboshi plums, kuzu root starch, rice vinegar, rice bran pickles, mirin, etc. followed, and this solidified Eden as an important natural food source for the United States and Canada. Constantly ReinvestingEden is the oldest natural and organic food company in North America and the largest independent manufacturer of dry grocery organic foods. They are deeply rooted in Michigan about twenty miles southwest of Ann Arbor. It is here they manage grower relations, manufacturing, trucking, quality control, customer and retailer services, marketing, import/export, accounting, databases and websites. Over 95% of EDEN foods are sold in natural food stores, co-ops, and supermarkets via traditional natural and grocery distribution channels. Web site, employee, and wholesale sales make up the remainder. Eden tracks the environmental impact of its food upstream with suppliers, through company operations, and downstream monitoring all its social impacts. Energy consumption and waste are tracked using custom in-house tools. In 2009 Eden Foods was selected as the best food company in the world, and the third best company overall by The Better World Shopping Guide. They acknowledged Eden's outstanding record in social and environmental responsibility. The company earned A+ and A ratings in ten food categories. This is further explained at edenfoods.com/betterworld Locally Grown FoodEden buys all food from, and pays farms directly getting more cash to them. Most is grown a few miles to a few hundred miles from home base. In the Midwest they source wild rice, beans, spelt, soybeans, cabbage, apples, tart cherries, strawberries, pastry wheat, and tomatoes. Other North American family farm organic food includes grains from the Midwest and Western high plains; almonds, pistachios, and brown rice are from California; flax and mustard seed are from Saskatchewan; dulse is from New Brunswick. …too many to list here. Cooking and packaging centers around home too. EDEN prepares 70% of its items at headquarters: fresh milled whole grain flours, gomasio sesame salts, unrefined vegetable oils, vinegars, soy sauces, roasted almonds and seeds, packaged snacks, whole grains, sea salt, popcorn and other grain. EDENSOY is made twelve miles east at an affiliate company we founded to bring its manufacture from Japan to Michigan. Eden Organic Pasta Company is in Detroit. Meridian Foods cannery for organic beans, refried beans, rice and beans, and chilies is in east-central Indiana. EDEN organic udon and soba noodles are made at Sobaya Company in Montréal, PQ. Some EDEN food comes from afar: extra virgin olive oil from Spain, high altitude white and red quinoa from the Andes mountains, chamomile from Egypt, and green tea and traditional healthy food from Japan. The soybeans in their miso and soy sauces are non-GMO, U.S.A. Midwestern organic.


text: The Misha Chair from Naula Workshop The Misha Chair from Naula Workshop * required fields From* To* Message cancel The Misha chair from Naula Workshop is a sleek yet cozy piece within the company's Soho collection. Its combination of glossy lacquer and rich, textured fabric strikes just the right balance of utility and sophistication. Dimensions read 28 in. W x 26 in. L x 28 in. H. Naula Workshop was founded by Angel Naula who injects the care and quality in craftsmanship instilled in him by numerous family generations of furniture makers that went before him into each piece he builds. http://www.naulaworkshop.com/


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Tony Dorsett got the step on the baddest dudes in football. Sundays, he played the lead role in a mystery thriller. Where there didn't seem time or space enough for him to go, he went. He reappeared downfield. Five more yards, somehow. He did not so much run as glided.
Childhood memories of the Dallas Cowboys' Hall of Fame running back aren't tricking me years later.
Dorsett was a vapor with the football. He could not have survived in the league 12 years otherwise, not at 192 pounds plunging between the tackles.
Sometimes, the brutes concussed him. But the "lesser" hits jostle and can therefore harm the brain, too. That's what brain scientists are reporting.
Word came last week that Tony Dorsett, at age 59, is showing signs of a degenerative brain disease – CTE -- that's linked to head trauma, dementia, depression and suicide in former NFL players. The late Junior Seau had CTE.
The same UCLA study found that two other greats of Dorsett's era have CTE signs: Buffalo Bills' Hall of Fame guard Joe Delamielleure and Leonard Marshall, the New York Giants All-Pro and defensive lineman.
A running back. A blocker. A line defender. Football is egalitarian, it seems, about injuring the brain.
Dorsett told ESPN's "Outside the Lines" that his "quality of living has changed drastically and it deteriorates every day." He gets lost just driving two of his daughters, ages 10 and 15, to their games. Emotional outbursts, even thoughts of suicide, Dorsett said, are part of his life.
"It's painful, man, for my daughters to say they're scared of me," he said, pausing as he choked up.
Dorsett was part of the recent $765 million brain injury settlement between the NFL and more than 4,500 former players.
Of course, they knew football was risky. This risky? Probably not. Would it have mattered had they known?
Decades after Dorsett retired, the NFL passed rules to make the game safer. Players are now bigger and faster, though.
The NFL has moved to "take the head" out of collisions, a necessary step that need to filter down through the sport's lower levels. Collisions not involving a head strike, however, can harm the brain inside the head.
There's no making football safe, it seems. It's a sad and inconvenient truth to the sport many of us love.
A backup blocker with the Broncos who announced his retirement last week decided that his seven-figure salary wasn't worth the potential damage to body and brain.
John Moffitt, 27, gave up about $1 million in salary.
"The thing that stuck with me was it's not the big collisions to the head, it's the consistent every play hits to the head that can really affect you," Moffitt said, via FoxSports.com this week. "And that's what an offensive lineman is, just a consistent hit every play."
Announcing his retirement on Twitter, Moffitt took a jab at NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in writing: ""Football was fun but my head hurts-haha kidding roger goodell."
He was just getting warmed up, it turned out.
"It's all dirty business and the worst part about it is — all business is dirty business," Moffitt said on The Peter Schrager Podcast. "Let's be honest, let's look at corporate America and what they try to instill in people, like it's such a big deal because I leave the NFL. That's how brainwashed people are with money and a false sense of security, but not only is the NFL dirty corporate America business, but now you're risking people's health."
It's not a revelation that football risks people's health. It should go without saying that all business is not dirty business. The NFL's changes in rules, pension system and practice schedule treat Moffitt's generation far better than Dorsett's generation, which isn't to say there is no room for improvement. If Goodell is to meet his stated goal of lifting yearly league revenues from $9 billion to $25 billion next decade, he'll need to find more gains in preventative health while also keeping the football recognizable. It won't be easy.


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The stuff kids really need for high school
Here are some easy tips to help you upgrade your childs supplies for high school. more
If you're pregnant and wish to exercise there are a few things you need to consider. Before undertaking any exercise program, seek advice from your medical professional as to whether you're clear to exercise.
When exercising during pregnancy, wear a heart rate monitor and do not let your heart rate get above 140 bpm. Use a self exertion test, do not exert yourself more than you would during a brisk walk, and you should be able to have a conversation at all times.
Use a reduced range of motion in your repetitions. You do not want to go into a full squat, lunge or weight bearing exercise as relaxin and elastin are both elevated in your system from the time of conception. This means that your joints become ten times more loose than normal to allow the babies head to come out during labour. This means you can injure yourself because your tendons and ligaments are so soft.
When starting an exercise program at any stage in your life especially during pregnancy, using a Fitness professional experienced with pre and post natal clients is a must. This will make sure you are exercising correctly, appropriately and safely at all times.
This resistance program uses only your body weight and the furniture typically found in a home.
This exercise is done using dining room chairs to assist with the technique, help with balance and reduce range of motion. Place one chair against a wall. Sit on it with another chair in front of you, with the back facing you. Place your feet about shoulder width apart angled at approximately 45 degrees. Grab the top of the chair in front of you, using it to help with your balance on the up and down movement of the squat.
Stand up using your legs, keeping your knees at the same angle as your feet. Do not lock your legs out. Keep your knees slightly bent at all times. Then squat down, lowering yourself towards the seat of the chair. Keep your back straight and your abs tight. Push up through your legs just before you are about to touch the seat. Repeat. Excellent to tone and strengthen thighs and gluts!
Lunges during pregnancy can be done in the home using a dining room chair to help with balance. Stand next to a chair, placed on your left hand side. Put your left hand on the top of the back of the chair. Step back with your left leg into the lunge position, keeping your front knee in line with your second toe and your back knee under your hip. Keep your feet on parallel lines as wide as your hips. Always keep your back straight and remember to push up through the heel of your front foot. Repeat on the other side. Perfect for the inner and outer thighs!
This exercise is performed on all fours, hands under shoulders, spine parallel to the floor, thighs perpendicular to the floor. Tighten your abs and push your lower back up into a flat position. Hold for 1-3 minutes. Great to help maintain your core strength during pregnancy!
Repeat exercises 1 and 2 with 15 - 20 reps x 2 sets 2- 3 times a week
This article was created for Kidspot - Australia's parenting resource for family and health
Last revised: Monday, 30 June 2008
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.


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DIY Closet Office
I have a small confession to make. I, Loryn Dion, am a Pinterest addict. Every time I have a spare minute, I find myself flipping through DIY projects and cooking recipes on my laptop, Kindle, cell phone and even on my TV. It's a very big problem. One of my favorite ideas that I've seen pop up on Pinterest in the last few weeks, and you've probably seen it too if you're an avid Pinterest user like me, is the DIY closet office.
Basically, the closet office is exactly what it sounds like. For modest homes that do not have the luxury of having a separate room for an office, you take a large closet or nook space, outfit it with a desk, chair, filing cabinet and a plethora of shelves and organizers, a little paint and voila! A secret office space that can be closed up when you're done.
There are a few versions of the office that link to pages telling you about chairs and desks from Ikea or Pottery Barn that would fit perfectly in your spare closet. While it may be true that these pieces will fit in your closet now, in 5-10 years you're going to be tossing out that "disposable" desk to replace it with a new "disposable" desk that will just fall apart in another 5 years. Plus, these pieces are no friends to the environment. So I'm here to tell you that you can get that dream closet office space with our lifetime guaranteed, eco-friendly, office furniture.
First, I suggest starting with our Cherry Moon Writing Desk. I think it has a nice mission-flair that works well with many styles and has a unique, two-toned drawer pull option. This desk also comes in 5 different sizes to fit whatever shape your closet space is. Also check out our Vermont-Made Shaker Writing Desk if you like these options but prefer a more traditional shaker style.
Next, pick up our Cherry Moon 2-Drawer Vertical File Cabinet for additional, under-desk storage (Or our Vermont Shaker 2 Drawer File Cabinet, if you like the shaker option). If you have the room, browse our customizable book shelves to find a bookcase that will fit in nicely with the style of your closet office.
Now, you can decorate how you'd like (If you're choosing cherry wood, I would suggest earth tone colors. They look great with cherry wood no matter what age it is) and fill up your space with supplies and appliances (I love thegreenoffice.com. They have some great deals on office supplies that are green and energy efficient).
There you have it! A quick guide to an environmentally-friendly closet office. If you have a closet office or have some great ideas for one, tell us about it in the comments or show us your pictures on our facebook page!
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Dear Members,
This beautiful Saturday morning, I would like to dedicate this Sariputra's series to David N.Snyder, Bhikkhu Pesala, Bhikkhu Gavesako, Cittasanto and all Dhamma Wheel members who love the great Thera Sariputra .
Encounter with Assaji
One day, while walking on the street, Sariputra chanced to see Venerable Assaji, one of Buddha's first five disciples. Venerable Assaji had attained Arahatship after several years of practices. His impressive and dignified manner attracted the attention of Sariputra, who then approached him and inquired his name, who his teacher was and what his teacher taught.
Venerable Assaji replied, "My name is Assaji and my teacher is Sakyamuni Buddha. He always teaches us that 'all things arise and fall according to causes and conditions', and he also says that 'all things are impermanent and will finally extinguish'."
Having heard the words of Venerable Assaji, Sariputra suddenly saw the light and all his doubts about the universe were dismissed. He decided to pay a visit to the Buddha.
The happy Sariputra returned home and told Mogallana about his encounter that day. Mogallana was moved to tears, for at last they had found a true teacher. The next day, together with their two hundred students, they went to Venuvana (Bamboo-grove) and became the Buddha's disciples.
Debate With The Heretics
Buddha trusted Sariputra very much after the latter became His disciple. Once, Buddha assigned Sariputra to propagate Dharma in the northern part of the country and at the same time, to supervise the construction of Jetavana Vihara. Jetavana was actually a park belonged to Prince Jeta. Anathapindika, a wealthy elder, brought it from the prince and gave it to the Buddha for the use by the Sangha.
Buddhism then was not popular in the north and heretical groups could be found everywhere. The heretics were jealous of the development of the Buddha Dharma when the construction of Jetavana began. They asked Anathapindika not to build the monastery for the Buddha and even talked him to betray Buddha. Being a devoted follower of the Buddha Dharma, Anathapindika simply ignored the heretics. With the hope to defeating the Buddha Dharma, the heretics decided to hold an open polemic with Sariputra. Sariputra gladly accepted their challenge as he considered it a very good opportunity to propagate the Buddha's Teachings.
During the polemic, Sariputra alone debated with a panel of heretics. In the end, the well-read Sariputra, who was also an expert in heretical books and records, defeated the heretics. As a result, many people, including some of the heretics, were converted to Buddhism.
Love Buddha's dhamma,


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With a spectacular array of true stories and case studies of the hidden benefits of mess, A Perfect Mess overturns the accepted wisdom that tight schedules, organization, neatness, and consistency are the keys to success. Drawing on examples from business, parenting, cooking, the war on terrorism, retail, and even the career of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abrahamson and Freedman demonstrate that moderately messy systems use resources more efficiently, yield better solutions, and are harder to break than neat ones.
Applying this idea on scales both large (government, society) and small (desktops, garages), A Perfect Mess uncovers the ways messiness can trump neatness, and will help you assess the right amount of disorder for any system.
©2007 Eric Abrahamson and David H. Freedman; (P)2007 Books on Tape
"The advice is good and the arguments intriguing." (Publishers Weekly)
"Flying utterly in the face of conventional wisdom, the authors turn the world of organization on its head to examine how messy systems can be more effective than highly organized ones." (Booklist)
"The Anti-Martha Stewart"
I listened to this while (you've gotta love this) deep-cleaning and organizing my house. The author uses many of the same techniques to exlpain why a little mess is good for you that Malcolm Gladwell uses to explain why snap thinking is a good thing (See: Blink). State a thesis, throw in some facts, throw in some anecdotes, and throw in some interesting conjecture and you've got a book! Abrahamson doesn't have quite the finesse of Gladwell, but that still makes this an interesting read (or listen). It's really funny in some parts and makes me glad I have a little bit of a mess on my desk and in my home (I have a four year old, and to me, if you can't tell a child lives in a home where the child lives, you're doing something very wrong). However, while making statements about how the mind is evolutionarily set up to handle mess, he ignores the great stress that many people feel when confronted with the messiness of others. Maybe we can handle clutter well, but there is something to be said for laying out the outfit you're going to wear the next day or letting your employees know what is expected of them in the long term.
On the whole, this book was entertaining and informative and certainly gives the reader a number of great excuses to NOT file, sort, arange, or organize. I think his editor may have taken this lesson too much to heart, though-it tends to hop around a lot and many of the stories are very non sequiter.
"Book was OK, hated the narration!"
It must just be me that finds Scott Brick such an annoying narrator, because he sure seems to be popular - certainly ubiquitous! This book did NOT require a DRAMATIC reading! And I wish someone would give him (and maybe ALL narrators) a list of hard-to-pronounce or uncommon words and names to prevent mispronunciations. He actually pronounced the name "Magliozzi" (Tom and Ray, of NPR's Car Talk) just like it's written, which is just WRONG and disrespectful to these two icons! This just shouldn't happen!
Like some other reviewers, I downloaded this book to listen to while doing some Spring cleaning and it was fun to hear the "flip-side" of organizing while doing so. I didn't agree with a LOT of the author's premises, but it was still entertaining. I didn't finish the book, since I finished the cleaning first, and had had quite enough of Mr. Brick's overly dramatic rendition.
"Ok, I'm impressed"
It is not often that you hear a fresh new outlook about how "things" work, or how they can be made better. This has done more to relive the stress about my own life than any other so-called self-help audio book I've heard. In my work I have also introduced some of this concepts with a surprisingly positive interest. This is a must read.
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Maholm quietly doing his thing for Braves
CINCINNATI -- While Andrelton Simmons stole the show on Monday with the first multihomer game of his career, Braves starter Paul Maholm was quietly solid yet again. He allowed two runs on four hits and had six strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings of work, as he notched his fourth win of the year.
Maholm's most impressive inning may have actually been his worst. He gave up hits to the first three batters he faced in the fourth, including Brandon Phillips, who doubled to left to score Zack Cozart. Suddenly a 3-0 game was 3-1, and the Reds had runners on second and third with no outs.
Maholm could have panicked.
Instead, he induced a groundout from Jay Bruce.
"I just wanted Bruce to roll over so I could give up a run and go from there -- and not constantly try and strike guys out," Maholm said. "You end up with four and five runs, rather than just getting out of there with limited damage."
Bruce's groundout scored Joey Votto, but Maholm struck out Todd Frazier and retired Devin Mesoraco to strand Phillips at third -- and retain a 3-2 lead.
Maholm has been one of the National League's most underrated pitchers since last July. His ERA by month has been 1.23 (July 2012), 2.45 (August), 5.40 (September), 3.30 (April 2013) and, through two starts in May, 2.63.
It appears things started to click for Maholm in 2011. After posting an ERA of 4.44 in 31 starts in 2009 and an ERA of 5.10 in 32 starts in 2010, Maholm posted a 3.66 ERA in '11 and a 3.67 ERA in '12.
In '13, he has a 3.09 ERA and has allowed three earned runs or fewer in six of his seven starts.
"Obviously, I've had my bumps in the road," the 30-year-old Maholm said, reflecting on his career. "I think it's learning, it's maturing, it's understanding you don't have to throw so many fastballs. An out's an out. That's the biggest thing. If the team's weakness is offspeed, I'm going to throw offspeed. For me, I'm comfortable with doing that.
"I think it's just the learning curve of going through it for awhile and getting your teeth kicked in a few times and learning there's a different way to do it."
Tony Meale 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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Topic: Finding the strength.
I wasn't sure what group to post on so I am putting it here. I had it on the general forum but it felt wrong.
My sister, with her husband, has spent the last week nursing her mother in law at home. She died this morning at home after being told 4 weeks ago she had extensive secondary's in her liver from bowel cancer. In March last year, we were with our other sister when she died from CC. That was my sisters first experience of dying, today was her second. I am so incredibly proud of what she has done in the last four weeks and especially the last 48 hours as she held the hands of her husband and mother in law to take them through this.
My intent is not to upset anyone but to give hope to those that are in that dark, frightening place and questioning how you find the strength to get through. Somehow - you will. Somehow, you just do. From somewhere, you find the strength and reserve to do things you never thought you could.
To my sister for her amazing courage and for Alice, her spirited mother in law, be at peace now.
In the stars now . . . .


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Posted 28 April 2007 - 09:56 AM ( #1 )
I need help finding the star "Switch Star of the Bay" In the water level. It is behind the wires, and I'm not sure how to recieve it, as the wires go up to the ceiling.
Any tips would be greatly appreactiated.
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Not aloud on google.
Sorry, no help here. I wish I would be of any help, though. Have you tried looking up the game on Google? When I was stuck on a level in Trauma Center: Second Opinion I looked up 'Trauma Center: Second Opinion Walkthroughs' and I found a website with great tips.
Nobody know? If not, any other star I could get? I need my 30 to open up the secret door!
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Guides, Could you please remove this topic? I see no future for it. Thank you.
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6535 North Charles St.
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Phone 443-849-6050
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Wednesday: 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm
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The Entire Spectrum of CareLearn about our interdisciplinary approach to caring for children born with facial, head and neck malformations. Watch now...
Interdisciplinary care to children born with facial, head and neck malformations
The team's involvement with patients and their families can begin as early as pregnancy, when some birth defects may be diagnosed. A geneticist and genetic counselor provide information to the parents. The family has the option of scheduling a consultation with a facial plastic reconstructive surgeon. At that consultation the surgeon will describe the types of surgery, explain the anticipated time frame for surgery and answer any other questions parents may have.
What our team does
When a baby with these challenges is born at GBMC, the team provides a bedside consultation before the family takes their newborn home. Our feeding specialist assists the parents, teaching them to use special bottles and nipples if necessary, to insure that the baby is getting enough nutrition. Team members from the Harvey Institute for Human Genetics, lactation, and facial plastic reconstructive surgery visit the newborn and the parents.
After discharge from the hospital the family will bring their baby to the team for an appointment within the first two months of life. At that appointment the patient is examined by each of the team members. The family remains with their baby and is apprised of the results of the various exams. The team sends a summary of their recommendations to the patient's pediatrician and to the family. The team follows patients throughout early childhood and into adolescence to continue providing needed care as the patient grows and develops.
While the Team's involvement with patients can begin as early as pregnancy, it should continue throughout the patients' life. We recommend seeing patients every five years after age 18 possibly more frequently during child bearing age.
The Greater Baltimore Cleft Lip and Palate Team is under the leadership of our four Medical Co-directors; Geneticist Antonie Kline, MD, Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon John Caccamese, MD, and Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons, Patrick Byrne, MD, and Randolph Capone, MD.
Dr. Kline is the head of Pediatric Genetics at GBMC's Harvey Institute for Human Genetics. She has a wealth of experience with children who have a variety of genetic disorders. Dr. Caccamese is fellowship trained in cleft, craniofacial and pediatric maxillofacial surgery and is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Maryland Medical System/University of Maryland Hospital for Children and the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. Dr. Byrne and Dr. Capone are an experienced surgical team. They are both Johns Hopkins trained surgeons, Assistant Professors in Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and each has a private surgical practice.
The Greater Baltimore Cleft Lip and Palate Team provides interdisciplinary medical expertise to families of children with congenital malformations (birth defects) involving the head and neck. Examples of these include:
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Attached are the three publicly available documents that signify the Court's Final Approval of the milestone Dean Foods/SMA/Baird Setttlement.
The 11-page Memorandum Opinion provides the Court's reasoning behind the Final Approval of the Settlements.
The 7-page Order continues the legal statements that are necessary in such documents.
The Judgment is a 1-page document.
I would highly recommend that each of you print and take the time to read these documents. They represent thousands of man-hours of intense legal proceedings (hearings, depositions, filings, etc.) that have culminated in these monies being returned to the Southeast Ag Community. While there is no way this recovers the total damages to our communities and local ag economies, it is much more than the Southeast dairy community had. The lesson to us to to learn lessons and determine what we can do outside the courtroom to better our own industry in the future.
19 pages summarizing 4 years and 11 months of complex discovery, legal interpretation, and negotiation - all for your benefit. The Court, and many attorneys, farmers, on both sides of this issue spent their time on this - the least we can do is take the time to read these documents so we can better understand aspects of our industry.
I will quote only one segment of the Memorandum Opinion that illustrates the scope of the work:
"In this case, there have been years of extensive discovery where counsel reviewed, analyzed, and organized five million pages of documents from the defendants and ninety-five thousand pages from third parties. Hundreds of hours were spent negotiating with defendants regarding discovery, and thousands of pages of discovery were produced by the plaintiffs. Plaintiffs took eighty (80) depositions and defendants took thirty (30). There was extensive discovery involving multiple experts. The case has been settled, in other words, at a time when the class representatives and their counsel were thoroughly familiar with the evidence and the issues in the case and could realistically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their case."
No matter which side of these issues a person fell on, we should all take the time to say "THANK YOU" to the Plaintiff-Class representatives, Defendant representatives, Attorneys, and the Court for listening to how all felt the Southeast Dairy Community can best be served. This fact that we live in America gives us the opportunity to air these disputes through our court system, and for that we should be grateful.
DFA and related entities at this time remain scheduled for trial beginning July 10th. They have filed a motion to continue the trial date, and have asked for an expedited ruling on that motion. Decisions will be passed along when publicly available.


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Thanks for the tips, I'm just going for team sets from the new era. Have to start from scratch again. Makes things exciting in the collecting hobby.
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Thanks for the tips, I'm just going for team sets from the new era. Have to start from scratch again. Makes things exciting in the collecting hobby.
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You can get them there but the odds are better in hobby packs. However, the market is flooded with them now anyway so its a lot easier to get them at WalMart than it used to be.
Is there a good website that has the money value of cards ? I found a card that I want, but I want to make sure I'm not getting ripped off.
With the hobby version, there are much better odds at getting "good" cards, such as jersey cards, autographs, etc. They are, for the most part, somewhat hard to get in single packs at retail stores like Wal-Mart and Target, unless you get something that says something about a jersey card or autograph being guaranteed. Hobby version products are mainly sold at specialty stores, such as card shops and places like that. Retail is obviously sold at Wal-Mart, Target, and other stores like that.
This year's (10-11) Donruss cards were great for doing team sets...most players in the NBA are in the set and they even have team checklists that were cool. The Pacers team checklist card had the infamous pic from Media Day of Danny/Darren/Roy on it which was very cool. Players from the Pacers that are in the set include:
TJ Ford
Paul George
and a couple others I believe
Well Beckett.com and their magazine has always been the most used in the hobby, but the truth about it is this: For the most part, it seems like they just make up whatever prices sound good. Book value isn't really even close to actual sell value, which is what most people go by today. Beckett as REALLY declined over the past several years and honestly, the best place to look is by using eBay's Completed Listings as you can see the current market values, at least by eBay standards. I always know the markets for everything NBA-related in the hobby very well, so if you have any questions about values you can always ask me and I'd be glad to help you out.
And I also have a couple Paul George rookie cards available if you'd be interested.
Yeah, I am definitely interested.
I was thinking about getting this card off EBay. What do you think?
yeah I'd think that'd be a good deal on that PG auto rookie. That's probably gonna wind up as one of his nicest ones and since he's gonna be getting LOTS better real soon, I think now would be the cheapest that particular card will be. I believe I still have these 3 PG rookie cards, all of which would be available:
These aren't my auctions, I'm just showing what they look like. Let me know if you're interested in any of them. Thanks!
Thanks! I am interested in all three.
Probably your best time to buy on current players would be the offseason. With George you should be fine to buy now, but unless you see something at an unbelievable price, I would say to wait a month before you make any purchases.
Disagree about local shops aiming to screw people over. Remember that as a brick and mortar store, they have to pay their rent, so expect to pay a bit more, but then you usually save S&H. Don't know where you are, but there is a show in Indy nearly every month and several folks sell new product at reasonable prices. Also, consider going to the National Sports Collector's Convention. Can't wait! It's back in Chicago this summer. You can get everything you want there, and can negotiate a fair price.
I'm a set collector too. Do some on-line investigating about box breaks, collation etc. and buy a product that you will enjoy collecting for the base set unless you really just want to assemble team sets.
Whatever you do, enjoy!
Where is the best place to buy hobby packs online?
I got a pack today at a card store and it cost me $5.95. Did I overpay?
Depends on the pack.
If you could give me multiple sites that would be great.
that's probably pretty darn good actually...the very minimum from the many card shops I've been to, they normally charge like $8-10 at the minimum per pack of hobby edition cards.
What do you guys think the value is on a card like this? It is only #ed to 5, and it is pretty rare to see a tag in a card. I really like this one.
idk on the value of that...being as PG is one of the more popular rookies, and especially since he has LOTS of potential, and the factors of it being #'ed to 5 and it being a tag patch, the sky is the limit for this card--not really sure what it could go for. Could go for $70, or it could go for $300. I'm not really sure what it will end for......
I got this card in the mail today. It's nothing special, but I just think it is a really cool card. It is numbered to /25
PG is one of the most hyped rookies this season. most of his cards are selling high right now. i cant even afford his cards anymore. i think his national treasures rc /99 will sell for 150-200max
wow man, that EJ card is absolutely sick. very sweet patch on that one! congrats on the pickup!
P.S. If you can get EJ cards like that on the cheap, then go for it!! He's a big seller right now.
Thanks man. I got it on eBay for $8 total.
Some of his cards are cheap. I got two of his jersey cards for $5 total and one with his signature for $10. Just takes some time looking around on eBay.
wow, that's actually incredible on the EJ as he's one of the hottest players on the market right now, and patches of good players normally can't be had for that cheap--especially EJ. Nice find!
Thanks! The next card I'm trying to get is the 08-09 Exquisite Roy Hibbert card, but they are so hard to find for a reasonable price.


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Urinary and Genital Disorders (Children)
Blood found in my 11 year-old son`s urine
I have an 11 year-old son. During his annual checkup, the doctor said they found a little blood in my son`s urine. The doctor requested another test to be done in the morning. They say that it does happen to most of the kids, but my concern is that his grandfather from his dad`s side died from kidney disease. He lost both of his kidneys and a transplant did not work for him. Is it possible that my son has a kidney problem also? Is kidney disease genetic?
Usually a small amount of blood in the urine is insignificant in children, in the absence of obvious symptoms of illness. A diagnosis of hematuria on a urinalysis in the office usually is from a dipstick screening analysis; it needs to be confirmed with a microscopic analysis, which is performed in the lab. The amount of blood (number of red blood cells) and the level of blood (trace, 1+ to 4+) is important also. Larger amounts of blood are associated with an increased likelihood of finding an underlying condition, such as a kidney stone or cyst. It is not a usual sign of malignancy. Generally, signs of significant kidney disease would include high levels of protein in the urine, not blood.
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School of Medicine
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I live across the street from Neal Dow School. I see children riding their bicycles to school with no helmets.
I'm a mother of four children (one a special-needs child), grandmother and great-grandmother. When I see these children without helmets my question is: "Where are their parents?" Then I say a silent prayer for their safety.
Last Thursday, Sept. 27, took the cake. I was turning right from Neal Dow onto East First Avenue when a young mother on a bicycle, talking on a cellphone (no helmet) turned left onto Neal Dow into the facing traffic from First Avenue. Her 5- to 6-year-old was right behind her with no helmet.
It is my observation that both parents and their children need some education on bicycle laws and safety.
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Mick Jagger Net Worth
Net Worth: $360 Million
- Source of Wealth Music
- Birth Place Dartford, Kent, England
- Height 5' 10" (1.78 m)
- Marital Status Single
- Full Name Michael Philip Jagger
- Nationality United Kingdom
- Date of Birth 26 July 1943
- Ethnicity English
- Weight 142 lbs (64 kg)
- Occupation Singer, Musician, Record & Film Producer, Actor
- Education London School of Economics
- Children 7 (Jade, Georgia, Karis, Elizabeth, Lucas, Jim, Gabriel)
About Mick Jagger
English musician, singer, and songwriter, Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger has a net worth of $360 million. He is best known as the lead vocalist of rock band, The Rolling Stones (they have generated £1.8 billion from touring since 1989 ). Sir Mick Jagger has also acted in and produced several films.
Jagger's career has spanned over fifty years. His performance style has been said to have "opened up definitions of gendered masculinity and so laid the foundations for self-invention and sexual plasticity which are now an integral part of contemporary youth culture". In 1985, Jagger released his first solo album, She's the Boss, and was knighted in 2003. In early 2009, he joined the eclectic supergroup SuperHeavy.
Listing 147 shows to an aggregate audience of around 4.5 million people and taking two years to complete, the Stones' most recent tour held the highest grossing record for three years at $558.2 million (£341 million). But it didn't run entirely smoothly: shows had to be rescheduled when guitarist Keith Richards fell out of a coconut tree while on holiday in Fiji between legs and needed surgery to his head.
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|$9 Million
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The value of asset entrusted to Mick Jagger by L'Wren Scott
|Earnings 2013
|$88 Million
Earnings 2013
Yearly income of The Rolling Stone
|Earnings 1993
|$660 Thousand
Record Sales Feb. 1993
Estimated Earnings from Wandering Spirit Album Sales (500 Thousand Copies)
|Earnings 1985
|$1.75 Million
Record Sales Feb. 1985
Estimated Earnings from She's the Boss Album Sales (1 Million Copies)
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Osso Bucco Style Chicken
As I mentioned the other day, we like to pick out new recipes to try each week. Hubby always amazes me with his choices. He usually picks something rather complicated with at least 10 ingredients. I always shoot for quick and easy…
This Osso Buco style chicken was well worth the effort that Hubby put into it! I offered to help and he didn't take me up on it, but after reading the recipe, it definitely requires a bit of chopping and multiple pots/pans getting dirty.
Hubby didn't take the skin off the chicken which would definitely help to lighten this dish up, but I didn't mind. It's freaking delicious. The polenta really pulls the flavors of the sauce and chicken together. And the gremolata gives a nice splash of citrus to the dish.
We thouroughly enjoyed this recipe (including the leftovers the next day for lunch) and plan to make it again soon.
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Osso Buco Style Chicken
Yield: 6
For the Chicken
1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
6 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups chopped onion
3/4 cup cubed carrot
3/4 cup coarsely chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup dry white wine
5 cups chopped tomato (about 2 pounds)
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried rosemary
For the Polenta
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked instant polenta
3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated fresh Gruyère cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Gremolata
3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp grated lemon rind
1 garlic clove, minced
For the Chicken
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from pan.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and 2 garlic cloves. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, tomato, basil, and rosemary; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 15 minutes.
Return chicken to pan. Cover and simmer 35 minutes or until chicken is done. Uncover and cook 5 minutes or until tomato mixture thickens.
For the Polenta
Combine milk and broth in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; gradually add instant polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
For the Gremolata
Combine parsley, rind, and 1 garlic clove. Serve chicken mixture over polenta; sprinkle with gremolata.
Recipe from Cooking Light
7 Responses to "Osso Bucco Style Chicken"
if looks are anything, this looks REALLY good
I agree — this looks great! Do you mind me asking how long it took to prepare?
newlywed – I think this took Hubby a little over an hour to make. But you could def chop all the veggies ahead of time and make the gremolata in advance as well. That would help cut down the time for sure.
I love osso bucco and I really like the idea of this lightened version. Yum!
I love gremolata's – they really make a dish pop! I did a walnut, lemon zest and cilantro to top a celery root soup – it made the soup!
Jen, your Osso Buco Chicken looks fresh and super delicious! Wish I had some for dinner tonight 🙂
That looks yummy!! I might have to try that one.


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WASHINGTON The Founders created a system of checks and balances. Those overseeing the nation's spying have switched to a system of cheers and bouquets.
This was the impression given by members of the House intelligence committee as they held an open-to-the-public hearing Tuesday on the National Security Agency's snooping into Americans' phone and Internet records.
"That's a patriot!" Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., said of Gen. Keith Alexander, the NSA director.