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Week 14 of the college football season is in the books, with four BCS bids having been decided from Saturday's scores. Alabama is on the way to the BCS National Championship Game after squeaking out a hard-fought win over Georgia. Meanwhile, Florida State is headed to the Orange Bowl, Wisconsin will make a third straight run for the roses, and Kansas State is on its way to the Fiesta Bowl. Recap all of tonight's action on Sporting News' live scoreboard.
SN's COVERAGE FROM WEEK 14
Hayes: Tide's SEC Championship as prized as Notre Dame bout
Cash: Kansas State locks up Fiesta Bowl trip
Greenberg: BCS matchups cleared up after championship weekend
Gallery: Images from Championship Week
SEC championship game: No. 2 Alabama 32, No. 3 Georgia 28 (recap). A barnburner back-and-forth second half went to the wire, and the Tide survived to advance to the BCS National Championship Game for the second straight season. SN analysis: Tide's SEC title as prized as championship bout with Notre Dame
Pac-12 championship game: No. 8 Stanford 27, No. 16 UCLA 24 (recap). How's this for a story line. Kevin Hogan, the game's MVP, wasn't even the starter until November. What a credit to David Shaw and the Cardinal for getting this guy in the lineup. A Rose Bowl bid awaits.
No. 6 Kansas State 42, No. 18 Texas 24 (recap). Wildcats win share of Big 12 title and reach the Fiesta Bowl. Did Collin Klein do enough to help himself in the Heisman Trophy race? We'll find out in a week. SN analysis: Kansas State locks up Fiesta Bowl trip
No. 11 Oklahoma 24, TCU 17 (recap). Sooners keep alive their BCS hopes. Even if Kansas State beats Texas later Saturday, Oklahoma still has a shot at an at-large bid in the Sugar Bowl.
Big Ten championship game: Wisconsin 70, No. 12 Nebraska 31 (recap). Badgers may have stumbled to this game, losing three of their last four in overtime, but they're on their way to a third straight Rose Bowl appearance.
ACC championship game: No. 13 Florida State 21, Georgia Tech 15 (recap). Seminoles get a little test from the Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter, but get a big INT to close it out and head to the Orange Bowl.
MAC championship game: No. 21 Northern Illinois 44, No. 17 Kent State 37, 2 OTs (recap). Golden Flashes get ton of credit for pushing the game to OT, but Jordan Lynch and the Huskies too much in the end.
Baylor 41, No. 23 Oklahoma State 34 (recap). Bears close season strong, with wins in four of their last five, ending Kansas State's hopes at a BCS title game shot along the way.
Lousiville 20, Rutgers 17 (recap). Teddy Bridgewater played on one leg for as much as he could, and it was enough to get the Cardinals the presumptive Big East BCS bid.
Conference USA title game: Tulsa 33, Central Florida 27, OT (recap). Back-and-forth game ends with Alex Singleton's 1-yard score. It's the Golden Hurricane's first league title since 2005.
BCS championship game: Notre Dame vs. Alabama
Rose Bowl: Stanford vs. Wisconsin
Orange Bowl: Louisville (projected) vs. Florida State
Fiesta Bowl: Oregon (projected) vs. Kansas State
Sugar Bowl: Florida (projected) vs. Oklahoma (projected)


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Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins conceived the Arizona modern rock group's new album, "Damage," as "kind of an exploration on the idea of love songs."
And suffice to say it's not lovey-dovey all the time on these 10 tracks.
"The kind of love songs that interest me are ones that deal more with adversity, heartache, that kind of stuff," explains Adkins, who started the group during 1993 in Mesa. "As I got into it I found that there's much more of a story in the bummer songs than there is in the happy, poppy, whatever kind of songs.
"Completely happy isn't really that interesting of a story. I like when there's an ambiguity there, some things that are left unanswered."
That may get past those listening to "Damage" without a lyric sheet, however. Working with producer Alain Johannes -- a veteran of the bands Eleven, Queens of the Stone Age and Them Crooked Vultures -- the album is as upbeat as anything Adkins and company have ever produced, filled with sonic silver linings for the dark clouds contained within the songs.
"That's always the trick, trying to make the ideas concise," Adkins explains. "Simple songs are really hard to write, and if there's something catchy or poppy, I try to give it more weight. You can have angry and bummed out on top of angry (music), but I think what's really nice is when you have bummed out and despair and something really jingley on top of that. That's when it gets interesting and you can really surprise people."
Jimmy Eat World and X Ambassadors perform Saturday, July 6, at the Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St. Door open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $28 in advance, $30 day of show. Call 248-399-2980 or visit www.royaloakmusictheatre.com.

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Mike is an artist, not a journalist. Nevertheless, we wish he had been more precise with us and our audiences about what was and wasn't his personal experience in the piece.
Statement by The Public Theater on the controversy surrounding Mike Daisey's play, The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs.
Yeah you took on Amazon. Burned out on the Peter Principle, you told stories out of school, as former-Amazon colleague Matthew Baldwin so eloquently notes. What the hell. That's theater.
Next? You put Apple in your sights. Why not? Lots of $$$ and Chinese factories that are a muckraker's field of dreams. We all love tales of wealth's evil side and the contradictions of our privileged existence. Plus, the halls of Amazon are filled with ex-Microsofties. Lots of Apple love/hate memories to surf on. You knew the drill.
But you have to get it right, Mike. This line you insist on drawing between journalism and the theater doesn't exist. At least, not in the context of The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs. Because it's a work that
provokes demands real-life changes in Chinese factory conditions, it demands real-life truths. Not fabrications, confabulations, dramatic malfeasance or the like. Phrases like "I'm feeling," I'm thinking," and "I read" are NOT weasel-phrases. They are part of the truth. And, no, this is not a case where the end justifies the means.
Ok, you made a mistake. We all make mistakes. You just make big ones. Huge ones. You're forgiven. But you should have seen this coming. Brendan Kiley did, with a simple fact check. You only get so much free hubris. Eventually somebody sees through your shit.
So what's next for you, my man? A prediction…
Next Stop: REHAB.
Hell, there's another monologue in there about "truth," "lies," "damned lies" and "journalists." Throw in the whole This American Life bit. Spin it for all it's worth. Yeah. Rehab. It's the quintessential American experience. You'll be genius.
You already have a theme song. "The Biggest Lie," by Elliott Smith. Like I said. Genius.


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Periscope Studio Launches Kickstarter For Six Art Books
When's the last time you got six art books for five bucks?
Well, here's your chance. Portland, Oregon-based Periscope Studios' new Kickstarter, "Maiden Voyage," offers six 32-page art books by artists Erika Moen, Ron Randall, Paul Guinan, David Hahn, Natalie Nourigat and Ben Dewey, and all donors have to contribute to get PDFs of all six is a fiver. A $50 donation will even get contributors print copies of the six books. That is, provided the project meets its $25,000 funding goal.


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I played with LEGOs and Matchbox cars a few years later than I probably should have. I still have my entire collection safe in boxes in my mother's basement. Rooms in the house I grew up in with blue carpet were water worlds. Asian rug's patterns were elaborate streets. I would roll up the corners of the rug's to make hills and mountains. For some reason my parents let me keep my worlds intact for weeks at a time. It's hard for me to walk by LEGO stores in malls and not go in. One of the biggest reasons I want to have children someday is so I can play with my toys again. Needless to say I love this LEGO Roland Jupiter 8 synthesizer from percussives. He has a few more shots on his Flickr page.
"The company's flagship product, Lego, consists of colorful interlocking plastic bricks and an accompanying array of gears, minifigures and various other parts. Lego bricks can be assembled and connected in many ways, to construct such objects as vehicles, buildings, and even working robots. Anything constructed can then be taken apart again, and the pieces used to make other objects. The toys were originally designed in the 1940s in Denmark[1] and have achieved an international appeal, with an extensive subculture that supports Lego movies, games, video games, competitions, and four Lego themed amusement parks." – Wikipedia
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Kemp given night off; Van Slyke in left field
DENVER -- Matt Kemp was out of the starting lineup on Friday night, snapping a streak of 35 consecutive starts in left field. He was replaced by Scott Van Slyke.
"Today is just a day off for Matt," said Dodgers manager Don Mattingly. "I felt like he's been going really hard."
Kemp hasn't regained the power or speed from his near-miss MVP season of 2011, but since June 6 he's hitting .309, which coincides with the club's turnaround.
"I'm happy with Matt," said Mattingly. "His game, his energy … this is nothing more than a day off. I'm sure he wouldn't say he needed it, but it'll be good for him."
Meanwhile, Van Slyke has emerged as the club's fourth outfielder, starting mostly against left-handed pitching, and one of the more versatile players on the team.
"His value is that he plays all over and plays it well," said Mattingly, who has started Van Slyke at all three outfield positions and first base. "We trust Scott everywhere. If he got more at-bats against righties, I think he'd do OK, but that's not the situation he's in right now."
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A recent poll found that 60 percent of those surveyed believe that problems with the federal budget can be solved by simply eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. In fact, 40 percent strongly agreed with this erroneous position.
Downsizing Blog
USDA's Budget Boom
Spending at the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be an estimated inflation-adjusted 43 percent higher this year compared to just a decade ago. The following chart shows the dramatic rise in USDA spending from fiscal 1970 to the president's projection for fiscal 2011:
Federal Budget Cap at 3%
The federal government is approaching its legal borrowing limit, and fiscal conservatives in Congress are wondering what spending reforms they can extract in return for supporting a debt-limit increase. Various sorts of balanced budget amendments and debt limits relative to GDP are being kicked around. I support those ideas, but I fear that they may be too complicated to gain traction right now.
Spending Growth: Nondefense Discretionary
Last week I compared "other mandatory" spending in fiscal 2007 to the president's proposal for fiscal 2012. Several readers requested that I produce a chart showing a similar breakdown for nondefense discretionary spending (or "domestic discretionary").
Video: $61 Billion in Spending Cuts
Congressional Republicans want to reduce fiscal 2011 funding by $61 billion. The Obama adminstration and Senate Democrats believe these cuts are too large. As a result, a two-week continuing resultion was passed to allow the sides to reach an agreement on funding the government for the rest of the year.
Spending Growth: Mandatory Programs
While Congress haggles over Republican ambitions to trim $61 billion in funding for domestic discretionary programs, it's important to remember that mandatory (or "entitlement") spending is the main driver of recent and future budget growth.
Rearranging Chairs on Farmhouse Porch
Mark Bittman had a column on the NYTimes online "Opinionator" blog yesterday on farm subsidies. He included a fairly (but not completely) thorough list of what is wrong with farm subsidies in America, but he ultimately comes down on the side of "fixing" farm subsidies rather than ending them altogether.
Spending Still Increases with GOP Cuts
House Republicans engineered a continuing resolution for fiscal 2011 that would trim $61 billion in "regular" discretionary budget authority versus fiscal 2010. The Obama administration and the Democratic majority in the Senate balked at the cuts, and a two-week continuing resolution will be passed in order to avoid a "government shutdown" and give the sides more time to reach an agreement.
GAO Report on Duplicative Programs
A Government Accountability Office report on duplicative federal programs is prima facie evidence that the government is a bloated mess. For example, there are 82 federal programs involved in teacher quality, 80 programs involved in economic development, and over 100 programs involved in surface transportation.
Medicaid Block Grants
The Washington Post reports that several governors are advocating that Medicaid be converted to a block grant program. Block grants would free the states to experiment with cost-effective ways to provide health care to low-income populations by removing burdensome federal rules and regulations. Giving states a fixed lump-sum payment would also allow federal taxpayer costs to be directly controlled.


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Nicole Richie's Dressed Down Style
Lately, I've been crushing on Nicole Richie's dressed down style. She doesn't fuss too much during her days as mom and business woman. She runs around town wearing denim cut offs, easy dresses and floppy hats.
She's a perfect example of someone with signature style that isn't always dressed to the nines. She has that cool westcoast vibe that looks good no matter what coast or country she is in.
Capture her look by wearing the Quiksilver collection with denim, cozy sweaters and easy tops.


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In Memory Of JD Hurta - 1998 GMC Sonoma
Jeffrey D. Hurta (JD), age 23, was diagnosed January 13, 2005, with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare sarcoma of the maxillary sinus (a muscle tumor form of cancer). JD's mom, Mary Kay Hurta (Momma Hurta), recalls when she first realized JD's affection for minitrucks.
"JD and I went to look at vehicles and I knew he was going to need help in co-signing so I was going to make sure that he got something that was dependable but without a big engine. When we test-drove this truck and he really wanted it-I was so proud. He was finally maturing and realized he couldn't afford anymore tickets. Little did I know at the time that JD had major renovations for the truck in mind, and with the help of his friends and their friends he finally got to see his truck finished. I feel that his truck got him through the first round of chemotherapy and aggressive radiation, and through it all his truck was his real therapy. Every morning when I go to work I smile at his truck sitting there-like a well behaved dog waiting for his master's return." But sadly, JD lost his battle with cancer on September 12, 2008.
About a month after JDs passing, Momma Hurta was diagnosed with breast cancer. With surgery come and gone she is still fighting the good fight and hanging in there with God's continued blessings. JD Hurta was a proud member of Vertically Challenged and was able to see his truck completed and showing thanks to some serious efforts from his fellow club members. They all banded together and helped JD complete his ride.
JD and his father installed the air ride while he was going through his chemo. When everyone from the club heard that time was short for JD, Kevin Campbell contacted his mother and with the help of lots of volunteers a complete 48-hour "overhauled" truck was delivered in a mini-parade in front of his house.
Special thanks go out to JD's mom and dad, Mary Kay and Rusty Hurta, Kevin Campbell, AJ Dungan at A.J.'s Custom Paint & Stripe in Giddings, Texas, and fellow minitruckers Sean Booth, Marcus Vasquez, and Chase Mulder for helping prep, tape, cut, and buff the truck in such a short amount of time. JD has been a huge inspiration to the entire town and the VC club as a whole. For more information on the Hurta family and recent updates you can visit Caringbridge.com/tx/jdhurta.


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For those that don't know, Kenny was the one Clementine thought was dead. Do you think Kenny will survive Season 2? Or do you think he will die?
Also, who do you think will Carver?
This discussion may contain spoilers!
For those that don't know, Kenny was the one Clementine thought was dead. Do you think Kenny will survive Season 2? Or do you think he will die?
Also, who do you think will Carver?
as a huge Kenny fan I hope not but I just have this feeling he will I pray to god he doesn't though
Hes been around for so long compared to other characters that have been killed left and right.. if hes made it this far hes gotta go all the way.. right? Its kind of cool how him and Clem are the only original characters left (as in from S1 E1).
I think he is going to die sometime late in the Season, perhaps Episode 4 or 5. I can't see him surviving after everything he's gone through. And it won't be ambiguous this time, it'll be for real, and we'll know it.
Glad to see someone not pushing some insane or illogical theory into the mix, saying how kenny will never die and live till season 5 or something. haha.
You obviously haven't seen my other posts.
Kidding aside, I don't just think he'll die, I want him to. Sure, he's one of my favorites, but I don't want them to drag Kenny around for the entire series just because of "reasons" or something. He's gotta make his exit, and let the whole of the focus come back to the Season 2 cast. I'll be fairly happy with anything, so long as it's not cheap and abrupt like Omid's death.
Agreed, A good death to a character sometimes makes the character 10x better ironicly..
Like Merles death in the tv show for example.
I started to hate Kenny in my original playthrough of season 1, but his supposed death made me respect him and like him better. :P
Oh yeah, I know what you mean. For me, a good death for Kenny would cement him as one of my favorite characters, since I already liked him before. I'd probably start getting tired of him if he stays around for too long, and I don't want that.
Thank you for mentioning this. Both Kenny and Merle are 2 of my favourite characters in the walking dead franchise and having such an heroic death as Merle had is all you can really ask for in the walking dead world.
I hope he does but I have a gut feeling we'll lose him this season somehow for real this time. Maybe through losing Sarita or something else. I just know I'll be sobbing big time.
I don't think so ....I mean you just don't bring back a character after they were gone awhile to kill them off again


text: First Look for Charity Offers Auto Show's First Glimpse to Public December 19, 2006 12:00 AM First Look for Charity, the benevolent event of the Chicago Auto Show, marks its 16th edition in 2007, after debuting in 1992. Supporters who've witnessed them all have seen $21 million raised and awarded to deserving nonprofits in the Chicago area, including more than $2 million each of the last three years. If those supporters have grown over the years as much as the event, they've got some pretty snug tuxedos. First Look for Charity stands as one of Chicago's largest single-day fund-raisers. Show organizers expect to welcome more than 12,000 benefactors this year. The show's 10 public days average more than 100,000 people a day, so if there is such a thing as an "intimate" crowd of 12,000, this is it. And three supporters in attendance will win one of the 2007 edition's three prize vehicles: a GMC Acadia, a Hyundai Azera and a Volkswagen GTI. The all-new Acadia is GMC's first crossover SUV, offering seating for up to eight and combining the capability of an SUV and agile, car-like driving attributes. Acadia is powered by GM's 3.6L V-6 engine and is available in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models. First unveiled for the 2006 model year, the 2007 Azera returns with even more luxury and safety features, to further define how consumers think about premium sedans. With the perfect combination of comfort, room and power, the Azera delivers on Hyundai's promise of superior safety and value. The 2007 GTI combines the model's traditional styling cues with decidedly modern, cutting edge technology and performance. The result is a modern classic offering a complete package of performance, comfort and safety, destined to reclaim the GTI's rightful spot at the top of the sport compact pecking order. Money from ticket purchases can benefit all 19 participating charities equally, or, if the purchaser has an affinity for one or more of them, to specific entities. Tickets are $200 each and can be purchased at www.chicagoautoshow.com/firstlook or 630-424-1636. Back to News


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ATHENS — Wheeler Branch Reservoir, a 180-acre impoundment located within the Paluxy River system in Glenrose, Texas, recently opened for fishing, and anglers need to be aware of the fishing regulations for the lake.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries management staff from Waco have been cooperating with the controlling authority, the Somervell Water District (SWD), for several years to plan habitat features for future fish populations, stock a variety of sport fishes, and manage these fisheries for public enjoyment.
Stocked species include Florida largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, and channel catfish as well as bluegill, longear and redear sunfishes.
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Folliculitis is a common skin condition in which hair follicles become inflamed. It's usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. At first it may look like small red bumps or white-headed pimples around hair follicles — the tiny pockets from which each hair grows. The infection can spread and turn into nonhealing, crusty sores.
The condition isn't life-threatening, but it can be itchy, sore and embarrassing. Severe infections can cause permanent hair loss and scarring.
If you have a mild case, it'll likely clear in a few days with basic self-care measures. For more serious or recurring folliculitis, you may need to see a doctor.
Certain types of folliculitis are known as hot tub rash, razor bumps and barber's itch.
Folliculitis signs and symptoms include:
Make an appointment with your doctor if your condition is widespread or the signs and symptoms don't go away after a few days. You may need an antibiotic or an antifungal medication to help control the problem.
Superficial forms of folliculitis include:
Hot tub folliculitis (pseudomonas folliculitis). This type is caused by pseudomonas bacteria. You may be exposed to these bacteria in many places, including hot tubs and heated pools in which the chlorine and pH levels aren't well-regulated. You may develop a rash of red, round, itchy bumps one to four days after exposure. These may later develop into small pus-filled blisters (pustules).
The rash is likely to be worse in areas where your swimsuit held contaminated water against the skin or where skin — such as the back of the thighs — came in direct contact with a contaminated surface.
Deep folliculitis, where the whole hair follicle is involved, comes in various forms:
Boils (furuncles) and carbuncles. These occur when hair follicles become deeply infected with staph bacteria. A boil usually appears suddenly as a painful pink or red bump. The surrounding skin also may be red and swollen. The bump then fills with pus and grows larger and more painful before it finally ruptures and drains. Small boils usually heal without scarring. A large boil may leave a scar.
A carbuncle is a cluster of boils. It usually appears on the back of the neck, shoulders, back or thighs. A carbuncle causes a deeper and more severe infection than does a single boil. As a result, it develops and heals more slowly and is likely to leave a scar.
Folliculitis is caused by an infection of hair follicles, usually from the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Folliculitis may also be caused by viruses, fungi and even an inflammation from ingrown hairs.
The condition is classified as either superficial or deep, based on how much of the hair follicle it involves. Deep folliculitis is usually more severe.
Follicles are densest on your scalp, and they occur everywhere on your body except your palms, soles, lips and mucous membranes. Damaged follicles are at risk of infection.
The most common causes of follicle damage are:
Anyone can develop folliculitis. But certain factors make you more susceptible to the condition, including:
Possible complications of folliculitis include:
You're likely to start by seeing your primary care doctor. He or she may refer you to a doctor who specializes in skin disorders (dermatologist).
To get the most from your appointment, it's a good idea to be well-prepared. Here's some information to help you get ready.
For folliculitis, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
Don't hesitate to ask any other questions that occur to you during your appointment.
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
Sometimes folliculitis goes away without medical treatment. Self-care measures, such as warm compresses and anti-itch creams, can help relieve your signs and symptoms.
Your doctor is likely to diagnose folliculitis by looking at your skin and reviewing your clinical history. If the usual treatments don't clear up your infection, he or she may use a swab to take a sample of your infected skin. This is sent to a laboratory to help determine what's causing the infection. Rarely, a skin biopsy may be done to rule out other conditions.
The treatments you receive for folliculitis depend on the type and severity of your condition, what self-care measures you've already tried and your preferences for treatment. Even if treatment helps, the infection may come back.
Creams or pills to reduce inflammation. If you have mild eosinophilic folliculitis, your doctor may suggest you try a steroid cream. If your condition is severe, he or she may prescribe oral corticosteroids. Such drugs can have serious side effects and should be used for as brief a time as possible.
If you have HIV/AIDS, you may see improvement in your eosinophilic folliculitis symptoms after antiretroviral therapy.
Mild cases of folliculitis often respond well to home care. The following self-care approaches may help relieve discomfort, speed healing and prevent an infection from spreading:
You can try to prevent folliculitis from coming back with these tips:
Shave with care. Use an electric razor or a clean, sharp blade every time you shave. Adopt habits such as:
Generally, men with barber's itch have been advised to shave in the direction of hair growth. But a study found that men who shaved against the grain saw their rash improve. Experiment to see what works for you. You may even want to consider hair-removing products (depilatories) or other methods of hair removal.
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ARTEMIS SALT CORPORATION was established in 1980. It started trading local salt from the farms of Cavite, Bulacan, and later from Mindoro. It had only one warehouse in Malabon, and one in Mindoro as a buying station. All orders were being shipped from Manila and Mindoro. After a few years, it has grown by importing from India, China and Australia. With this development, the company branched out into the provinces. From trading salt, it has expanded into refining and iodizing salt by mechanized operations. Today, it is the leading salt trading company in the Philippines. Presently our products are local iodized and non-iodized salt, imported iodized and non-iodized pure vacuum-dried salt, solar salt and industrial salt. Other lines of business include CEMENT, REAL ESTATE AND RESORT.
SALT FACTS: Salt is used to make a sodium compound called soda or soda ash which is used primarily in the manufacture of glass and soap.


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lutysouie wrote:Hello everybody,
And then other question, I practice yoga since a long time, and practice it everyday, I was wondering if it's considered as a problem, if it is forbidden if you take the 8 precepts? Is it seen as dancing or as a distraction?
PeterB wrote:The first sentence could be usefully adopted as a forum header.
Bhikkhu Pesala wrote:I wouldn't advise taking too much notice of what anyone says in a book or on an internet forum.
lutysouie wrote:So I am 25 years old and thinking about ordination since a couple of years, I just discover the "Broken Bouddha", this famous book about Theravadan tradition and in fact I just agree with most of the things the author says.
So I just would like to ask which monastery in UK seems for you the most "open minded" (not really what I want to express but hope you will understand...)here? Or the most adapted to the western way of life?
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Over the years there have been hundreds of toys made from the various robots in the seemingly countless Gundam series. Theyve ranged from simple figures to incredibly complex (and expensive!) works of art, and are always a favorite with the otaku crowd. Every so often a Gundam product comes along that really stands out for its great design and cool accessories, and today were looking at one that certainly fits the bill. Coming from Bandai is the Gundam Fix Figuration Next Generation RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam, and its one hell of a robot!
Headlining the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA, the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam robot is a deadly unit piloted by Banagher Links. Its basic form features a single horn which earns it its name, as well as unique psycoframe receptors that boost its response time and agility. Thanks to an ingenious friend of the pilot, the Unicorn is upgraded to its Full Armor Mode. In this configuration the armor is expanded to reveal shining green components, the face becomes more human, and the horn splits into a V shape. Beyond the cosmetic differences though, the Unicorn Gundam receives a massive array of weapons and equipment including guns, shields, and booster rockets!
Like many of the other figures in the Gundam Fix Figuration Next Generation series, the Full Armor Unicorn Gundam comes packaged in a very attractive window box. The front of the box has a huge clear window so you can see the figure and just some of its cool accessories (the rest are hidden behind). Theres a great deal of information and text on the box... but its in Japanese so I have no idea what it says. The entire box is done in white and shiny green that perfectly matches the colors of the figure! The back of the box shows the Unicorn in all of its glory both in figure form and artwork, and theres even more text that youre sure to enjoy if you can read it. Inside the box youll find two plastic sheaths containing all of the parts as well as not one but two sheets of instructions for the full assembly!
The RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam starts out stripped down to its core components. At about 6 inches tall the Unicorn is hefty and sturdy thanks to a good amount of metal content. Its a great looking robot that youll immediately recognize as a Gundam with its long legs, short torso, and cool mechanical head.
Whats unique about it are the intricate open armored plates all over the Unicorn that really do look as though the outer shell is separating! Some of the armor panels are even articulated, especially those around the waist so as not to hinder leg movement. Inside the seams and gaps are translucent green plastic parts that look great against the overall white armor. And while the outer armor is flat white, there are plenty of gray details at the joints in addition to the amazingly intricate text and graphics all over the place.
The shoulders have lots of printed info including the tag ID SEVEN MAGALLANICA and the Unicorn logo. The Gundams head is a very cool helmet and facemask configuration with all of the aforementioned colors and metallic green eyes and yellow crest.
A Gundam this cool needs good articulation and the Unicorn doesnt disappoint. It has all of the usual joints plus interesting pecs that help the range of arm poseability, movable skirt parts, hinged ankle armor, and more. Its not the most super-articulated robot ever, but it couldnt be; instead the Unicorn needs great stability in order to carry its massive armory. Even so, the articulation scheme is more than adequate and youll get great poses out of the Gundam. In addition to the regular joints it has swing out beam saber hilts in the forearms and easily removable hands for swapping out the included extra parts (fists, gun firing hands, beam saber holding hands, etc.).
The real name of the game for the Unicorn Gundam is accessories! Starting with the basics, the robot has a compact jetpack-style backpack that mounts two more beam saber handles. Ignite those weapons (either from the backpack handles or the forearm mounts) with two saber blades in translucent pink.
Then there are the guns. The Unicorn comes with a single Beam Magnum rifle, two Hyper Bazookas, and no fewer than six Beam Gatling Guns! For protection the robot has three shields, each of which can mount a pair of the Gatling Guns (as youll see when the Unicorn is fully loaded). The Bazookas too get massive upgrades with under barrel grenade launchers and attached missile launchers.
Full deployment goes something like this: Attach all Gatling Guns to the shields, then two of the shields to the Unicorns forearms. Add the connector piece to the backpack, and then plug in the Hyper Bazookas and third shield between them. Mount the backpack to the Gundams back and plug in the two rocket boosters. Remove the trim pieces from the robots legs and replace with the grenade racks.
Finally, equip the Beam Magnum rifle and the Full Armor Unicorn Gundam is ready for battle! Of course with all of that weight youre definitely going to want to use the included display stand which is the icing on the cake.
Like all of the other Gundam Fix Figuration Next Generation, the Unicorn is a fitting representation of Hajime Katoki's designs. Its incredibly versatile, performing well as a stripped down robot all the way to its fully armed and armored version. And with all of those parts and weapons youre free to equip the Unicorn has you like, dual-wielding to your hearts content. The Unicorn Gundam is available now from fine importers such as HobbyLinkJapan.com and BigBadToyStore.com priced around $95, a fair price for a very cool Gundam.
Review and Photos by Scott Rubin
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If you've read the news lately, you've see headlines like these, "Health ills abound as farm runoff fouls wells" and "Dairy farmers plead not guilty to animal-cruelty charges," gracing the front covers of magazines and newspapers across the country.
You likely agree that this is not the image you want to cultivate for yourself or your industry. You would also agree that this is only a reflection of a few bad actors. But, it's ultimately your image and your reputation at stake even though you had nothing to do with these events or actions.
Here are four things you can do to control the reputation of your dairy.
Develop a mission statement
John Pagel, owner of Pagel's Ponderosa in Kewaunee, Wis., believes that large dairy farms have gotten a bad reputation and he is making strides on his operation to change that reputation, beginning with his farm's mission statement.
The mission statement at Pagel's Ponderosa Dairy reads: "It is the mission of Pagel's Ponderosa to provide a safe wholesome dairy product that fulfills the necessary requirements for the development and maintenance of a healthy body. In addition, we will always be careful to monitor the farm's by-products in an effort to benefit the community and provide a safer environment."
This mission statement underlies everything the dairy does and is adhered to by everyone who works on the operation.
Therefore, when creating a mission statement, you should involve everyone in the operation — from senior management all the way down to the newest employees, says Stan Erwine, vice president of producer relations at Dairy Management, Inc., which manages the national dairy-checkoff program and the Telling Your Story dairy public relations training program. Get everyone's input and use that input to craft a statement that outlines the goals, principles and values of your dairy.
Communicate with your neighbors
"We have an open-door policy with our neighbors, community and friends to come and tour our facility," says Liz Doornink, co-owner and human resources manager for Jon-De Farms in Baldwin, Wis. "We pretty much never say 'no' to visitors. Instead, we use it as an educational opportunity."
Over the years, Jon-De Farms has developed a number of actions and activities to spread goodwill and to become an integral part of the neighborhood and community fabric.
"We first started by going door-to-door, dropping off tulip bulbs and introducing ourselves," says Doornink. "Sure, there were neighbors we already knew, but there were others we'd never met before." (She explains that they dropped off tulip bulbs because they were getting ready for spring planting and she wanted her neighbors to relate to what was happening on the farm.)
Now, the dairy sends two or three letters each year to its neighbors and members of the community keeping them up-to-date with happenings on the farm. In the letters, the Doorninks include a note asking neighbors to call if they have an event or special occasion so that the dairy can rearrange manure-hauling schedules, if needed. And, when the dairy upgraded its facility to include cross-ventilated barns, the Doorninks kept their neighbors informed with letters so that the information about the facility changes was coming from them and not the local media.
"Some of the things we do cost money, but we felt, despite milk prices, that it is important. We've clearly seen the benefit our public-relations efforts have brought us and how we're perceived in our community," says Doornink.
Reach out to other local stakeholders
Keep in mind that anyone who does business with you is an ally. Team up with these people so they will help spread the farm's message.
"Working with local stakeholders is important," says Matt Iager, veterinarian at Mid Maryland Dairy Veterinarians. "It's important for not only the dairy, but also veterinary practices. We maintain strong relationships with allied management advisers, such as cooperative extension, feed companies, bankers, nutrient managers and special consultants."
When people understand your mission, they are more likely to say positive things, according to Erwine.
When a third-party speaks positively about the dairy, it adds credibility. And, veterinarians, nutritionists and educators are considered very credible spokespeople.
Develop talking points
Finally, you should be able to articulate how you care for animals and natural resources, and that you are committed to producing safe high-quality milk. Be able to cite specific examples. Write them down if it helps you to remember your points.
For instance, if a community member comments on a recent video of alleged animal abuse, think of how you might respond and comment on your farm's commitment to animal care and animal-handling procedures, suggests Erwine. Or, if someone happens to comment on environmental pollution or the use of antibiotics, know how you will respond. Key talking points are available from DMI and your state and regional dairy-promotion organizations.
Just like reproduction, herd health and nutrition, reputation management is an important part of your operation. Don't look at it any differently than you would lowering your somatic cell count or improving your reproduction program, recommends Erwine. Set goals, identify someone to do the work, and then work toward achieving those goals.
Create the reputation you want for your operation. Don't let someone else create it for you.
The rules have changed
It's important to understand that consumers have changed. Today, only 1.8 percent of consumers are directly involved in agriculture. And, the number involved in dairy is even smaller than that.
Consumers have more disposable income than they've had in the past.
And, they are more likely to spend money and place values on their pets. Humanization of pets is a $40 billion industry, notes Stan Erwine, vice president of producer relations at Dairy Management, Inc., which manages the national dairy-checkoff program and the Telling Your Story dairy public relations training program.
According to one study, 50 percent of dogs sleep with their owners, and 19 percent of these owners have bought these animals clothing. More than 250,000 people have purchased Neuticles, (testicular implants for neutered pets). And, iPhone users can now purchase an application that plays acoustical music for their pets.
On a positive note, consumers still trust farmers. They're just not sure what we're doing is still farming, and that is a challenge in building consumer trust, says Charlie Arnot, chief executive officer for the Center for Food Integrity. "As an industry, we've tended to rely on science and attacking our attackers. That's not working. We need to build consumer trust and confidence in the food system."
Don't lead with science. The public responds better when we acknowledge our ethical obligation to do what's right and provide examples of how we do this. Then back these practices up with science. Activists and opponents use as much science as we do, notes Erwine. The public doesn't care if there's scientific evidence behind what you do, until they know more about you. They simply want to know that you care about the animals.


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The first basket of the game of the game was a two-handed dunk from the baseline by Shamiek Sheppard, plus the foul. That was the response after JFK opened up the game with a dunk.
The next two possessions JFK scored, Sheppard answered with a dunk. The first was a one-handed simple dunk, if you could classify a dunk as simple. The second was a two-handed rim rocker off the feed from Terrence Samuel.
Right after that dunk, Sheppard got a technical foul, apparently for taunting. But the message had been sent by the junior wing. By scoring the first 8 points of the game, Sheppard showed that South Shore was going to play with force.
South Shore senior forward Wayne Martin was a problem for JFK. He made big baskets inside the paint, and with some timely outside shooting from Samuel, the Vikings were able to win their second round game going away against an overmatched JFK squad.
The final score was 63-50. JFK Head coach Johnny Mathis summed up the game. "[South Shore] was relentless. They consistently go to the boards, they get second and third shots. We didn't do a good job of boxing them out" Sheppard scored a team high 16 points, even after tweaking his ankle and toughing it out through the second half.
He had a lot of help, especially from Martin, who tied Sheppard for scoring honors. JFK didn't have an answer for Martin, and South Shore did a good job of making sure he got a lot of touches close to the basket.
South Shore coach Michael Beckles said that Martin really played with a lot of effort and the team followed his lead. He called him the "x-factor" for his team.
"We try to go to Wayne every time we play, but I don't think they really had the size to match up with him. And I think Wayne is a lot more focused these past couple weeks. He really wants to win his senior year" Beckles said.
Still, going into the final quarter, JFK scored the final 6 points of the third quarter to cut a 12 point lead to 40-34 after a three pointer at the buzzer. Samuel opened up the fourth with a three from the left wing, holding his hand up in the air for a second just to make sure everybody knew it was good. Another three from the right elbow put South Shore up 48-38 with 5:17 left in the game. That second three was enough to seal the deal because JFK wasn't able to make a run and get back into the game. Samuel scored all 11 of his points in the final quarter.
The first three from Samuels was the biggest shot of the game because it really eased the pressure. Beckles was encouraging Samuels to be aggressive.
"He's one of the best players in the city, and when he's aggressive and playing like that, it definitely shows" When Samuels and his teammates knock down outside shots, it opens everything up for everybody, especially Martin.
"Wayne, he can score on any big man in the city, one on one on the block, so that's big when we're hitting shots" Samuel said.
Martin has a lot of confidence in his abilities in the paint. He knows his coach wants him to play hard and Martin does it because he doesn't want to get in trouble and have to hear it from Beckles.
"Nobody can guard me on the block. I'm strong, I can shoot. I can dunk the ball, I can make the and one. I'm aggressive all the time when I play basketball. That's my mentality" Martin said.
South Shore advances to the quarterfinal round and will play Boys & Girls in a rematch of their semifinal match-up last season. Last year, South Shore held a double-digit lead late in the game and ended up losing to the eventual champions. Sunday will be an intense matchup between Brooklyn AA teams. They split their two games this season, each team winning on their home court.


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Volume 1, Issue 43
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1) Quote of the Week:
"We have all forgotten more than we remember."
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2) The Art of Midwifery
Black haw and crampbark are the two herbs most commonly used by European physicians, Native Americans and modern herbalists to calm the uterus. Red raspberry has a long history of use in pregnancy for threatened miscarriage. Standard dosage: 2 capsules three times daily.
False unicorn is prized by herbalists for its adaptogenic effect on the ovaries (normalizes function).
Wild yam (dioscorea villosa) may benefit those women who are threatening miscarriage due to stimulation to the adrenal glands as well as the antispasmodic effects of the herb.
- Shonda Parker, The Naturally Healthy Pregnancy, Naturally Healthy Publications, 1998
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A 1988 national survey showed that nearly 18 percent of pregnant women who deliver after 20 weeks of pregnancy are advised by their doctors to rest in bed for at least a week during pregnancy. Yet in nearly every case when bed rest has been studied, there is no proof of benefit. Researchers have found no evidence that bed rest reduces the rate of first trimester miscarriage, that it reduces risk of premature delivery or improves baby health in women with multiple fetuses, or that bed rest will lead to a healthier baby when the mother has high blood pressure which began before pregnancy.
- AP wire service reports, July 16, 1994
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5) Who Miscarries?
Each year, between 600,000 and 800,000 U.S. women miscarry. Given that a woman is likely to have more than one pregnancy, the chances that she will have a miscarriage at some time in her life are very great. Miscarriages are a possible outcome of first as well as subsequent pregnancies, even after a woman has given birth to many full-term normal children. It is related to age--the likelihood of miscarrying is high for very young teenagers, reaches its lowest point (12 percent) for women around the age of 20, and increases to 41 percent for women pregnant at the age of 42. They are more common in early (between the seventh and fourteenth week of gestation) rather than late (between the fifteenth and twenty-eighth week) stages. Miscarriage is also a highly likely outcome of pregnancies accomplished with the assistance of reproductive technology.
Because people often believe erroneously that miscarriages do not occur after the first trimester, some women do not divulge the fact that they are pregnant during that time. People are also superstitious about miscarriages and do not like to talk about them with pregnant women. As a result, pregnant women frequently know very little about them.
Currently women receiving prenatal care who are at risk for miscarriage are prescribed bedrest, reduced activity and cessation of sexual intercourse, although none of these prohibitions has been definitely linked with increasing the chances of averting miscarriage.
The likelihood of a subsequent miscarriage increases after two experiences. Repeat miscarriages can sometimes be traced to a cause (e.g., genetic abnormality or exposure to teratogens) that may be correctable. The cause of most miscarriages is not known, although most probably reflect a defect in the developing fetus rather than a problem in the woman or her partner. Male fetuses are more likely to be miscarried than female fetuses.
- Encyclopedia of Childbearing: Clinical Perspectives, edited by Barbara Katz Rothman PhD, Oryx Press, 1992
Fifteen percent of all clinically recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. When pregnancy is diagnosed much earlier with very sensitive hormone tests, it is found that up to 60% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Considering this figure of 15%, we would expect only 0.4% of women to miscarry 3 times consecutively, and it be due to nothing more than chance. In fact, 0.8-1.0% of women do so, suggesting other factors may be involved.
It is important to remember that 60-75% of women who have recurrent miscarriage (RM) will go on to have a successful pregnancy the next time, without tests or treatment. When a woman is investigated for RM, the majority of the time no cause is found.
Following are some of the things which are thought to be associated with RM:
- D.E. Tucker, Women's Health, www.womens-health.co.uk
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6) Switchboard
In response to Valerie El Halta's recommendations for avoiding premature and low birthweight twins (Issue 42): my own experience contradicts her advice on "eating for three." My twins were discovered by ultrasound at 36 wks gestation and estimated to be over 7 lbs each at that time. By the time they were born at 40 wks + 2 days they were 8 lb 10 oz and 8 lb 9 oz. Throughout my pregnancy I ate for two, not three, gained one pound less than I did with my 7 lb 15 oz first daughter, and experienced no "twin symptoms" (such as hypertension, varicosities, etc.) other than amazing stretch marks. My diet was good, and partially organically grown, but not particularly high in protein (yet my haemoglobin was 127 at 36 wks) or calories.
I feel that the exceptionally good outcome for my twin pregnancy was due to the fact I was treated as a low-risk homebirth client for the first 8 months. I was not subjected to serial ultrasounds, blood tests and obstetric interference, which would, at the very least, have raised my blood pressure significantly. While I'm not advocating anyone ignore indications of multiple gestation, I am suggesting that early detection and obstetrical monitoring of twin pregnancies may not necessarily lead to better outcomes.
- Jennifer Landels, BA, CBE
I am an aspiring black midwife. A forum has come together in part because of my need to meet and learn from other women of color who have chosen midwifery as their profession, and because of my quest for a mentor. I have spoken with many great women and all our talks had the same theme: how do we get women of color into quality midwifery training programs, and how do we get them to *complete* these programs and start practicing. This forum will be: A place to meet, discuss and strategize ways to encourage and support quality midwifery education amongst women of color. Midwifery in its current form is not meeting the need of minority women for one simple fact: there are not enough women of color who are midwives. I invite you to join a chat scheduled for 9:00 pm CST November 11, 1999. Please let's invite any and all women of color interested in this discussion. Send me their e-mail addresses and I will get an invitation out ASAP. Ladies, the time is now!
- Desiree
In response to the Dutch midwife's letter in your last issue: I am surprised that an experienced midwife would be so quick to negate the role of the doula in birth. Was it not the World Health Organisation that found that pregnant women/women in the birth process benefit from two things: support and good nutrition? It seems very obvious to me that as the doula's role is to provide emotional support for the pregnant/birthing couple, this role is key. Every pregnancy/birth is unique, and often husbands/partners are not physically or emotionally present. In these situations wouldn't the primary caregiver benefit from having the mother's emotional needs attended to? And in the cases in which the husband/partner is able to lend full support the doula can still normalize tense situations and use her experience to guide the partner in his/her efforts. Also, I would imagine a primary caregiver is not always able to do massage or help a woman use relaxation techniques as she/he is busy attending to the clinical side of things.
- Kate Rudrum
Dutch midwife Annemieke van der Peet replies:
Thank you for your reply. It is a good thing we discuss this, for it shows our experiences are indeed worlds apart. From what I gather in Midwifery Today, etc., doulas are absolutely indispensable, but as I said, we don't have them. On the other hand we would be lost without our maternity aides in the week after the birth!
I do not think there has ever been a woman in labour who did not need emotional support; it is of utmost importance. But if all goes well, my presence does not make it any better. I also pointed out that whenever it seems useful I will stay and do whatever is needed. In that case I will sponge and massage and croon for as long as it takes. To be quite truthful, I love that part of my work, but it is *not* for me to take over; it is *their* birth, not mine.
Also, and I don't want to offend anyone, the clinical side of things is very low-key here. It is the woman I am looking after, not her belly. In fact, my clinical skills are there for the "just in case" scenario.
[Editor's note: Last week's message was incorrectly attributed to Eveline Arends, when in fact it had been written by Annemieke.]
I am a third year midwifery student based in Worthing England. Next June we are able to travel and exchange ideas with midwives in another country. The objectives for the international perspectives of midwifery placement are: to gain an appreciation of the cultural, political, environmental and clinical issues affecting childbearing internationally. It is seen as an observational placement; however, we have some clinical skills which we would be keen to utilise should it fit into your hospital. On my return I will give a presentation of the experience.
I think it is a good opportunity to educate midwives about how women deal with an aspect of life that unifies women worldwide. I would be interested to hear from midwives in hospitals or clinics who would be able to offer such a placement, possibly where there are projects. I am willing to pay for accommodation ( within reason) as I am on a bursery.
- Dot Fogell
The British Columbia College of Midwives has pursued an injunction against private birth attendant Gloria Lemay. When the College was set up a year ago, it was given a mandate to "protect the public." Since Gloria is not a member of the College and is still attending women at birth, they feel she must be a danger to the public. So, imbibed with a sense of self-righteous vigor, they are going full-fuel on a publicly funded vendetta.
Many women choose to be attended by someone outside governmental control. They choose an attendant like Gloria Lemay. With Gloria, they know they'll have a less than 2% chance of cesarean section, and a fraction of a percentage's chance of induction. With Gloria, they know they'll get superlative nutritional advice, access to her vast resources and her gentle, non-intrusive assistance at birth. This woman is not a threat to public safety, she is a godsend. The families she serves cherish her, and keep her in their service for generations.
I urge everyone to contribute to the Birth Freedom Fund. Gloria's dream is to have 1,000 people send in $5, and that's not a lot of money. Please help this woman who is the catalyst of so many girls becoming women, and of babies being born gently, softly, safely into their unmedicated mothers' arms. Please help this woman who has committed her life to serving birth in the most pure form possible: in her exclusive service of women.
Send your donation to Chouinard & Co., #1201-510 West Hastings St., Vancouver, BC V6B 1L8, Canada. Write on the inside or outside of the envelope "Birth." Please make checks payable to either Chouinard & Co.(her lawyers) or Gloria Lemay. Be sure to include your name and address so Gloria can acknowledge your partnership.
More information can be found on my website:
- Leilah McCracken
I am a first year Dip HE midwifery student at DeMontfort University, UK and would appreciate any tips, advice, comments, pros and cons on a physiological third stage of labour to help with a presentation. I have completed a literacy search with a little success but need further info. especially with regard to a waterbirth.
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7) Why I Became a Birth Practitioner
I have a little theory about why some of us become birth practitioners. I think one clue lies in our own birth experiences. Not of our own babies, although that seems most often to be a trigger. Rather, I am speaking of one's own birth, passing from our mother's womb into this brave new world. My mother had a difficult time with my birth, and from the clues I gleaned from her stories, I believe I was an abruption. Perhaps this has sent me on a lifelong mission to help others who need a pair of watchful eyes and a helping hand.
Interestingly, when I was on a recent interview, I was asked a similar question by the interviewing CNM. As I spoke this theory to her, a small smile spread across her face. "I was an abruption too," she told me at the end of the interview. We smiled together. Instant kinship beyond our mutual calling. How many of us who are out there had to fight to enter, and came out swinging for mothers and babies?
- Jill Earl
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HOUSTON - Texas voters have been receiving letters the past few weeks suggesting they are dead and should be removed from voter rolls. It's the result of a state law that requires the voter rolls be purged of names of people presumed to be deceased. Because people who are very much alive have been receiving these letters, accusations of racism have surfaced as a number of the recipients have been minorities.
State Rep. Carol Alvarado, who was part of the legislature that voted overwhelmingly for the law, talks about the timing of this purging action, and the problem it is causing.
With the Republican and Democratic conventions now over and the general election less than three months away, our political science experts weigh in on what is likely to happen down the home stretch. Mark Jones, Ph.D., Chair of the Rice University political science department is on the program along with Texas Southern political science Chair, Franklin Jones, Ph.D. and Jeremy Bailey, Assoc. Professor of political science at the University of Houston. Whose convention was best? Do the polls matter? And if so, what does 2ND place mean when it's so far from the actual election? These questions and more addressed in this week's Houston Newsmakers.
Also this week, Houston Crime Stoppers Executive Director Katherine Cabaniss is here to focus on the most wanted of the Houston Crime Stoppers suspects, including the $200,000 reward, the highest in the United States, being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a Houston murder.
Make sure you tune in for Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall Sunday at 10 a.m., right after Meet the Press with David Gregory.
More Information:
· Katherine Cabaniss, Executive Director, Houston Crime Stoppers 713-222-8477, www.crime-stoppers.org
· State Rep. Carol Alvarado (D) Houston, 713-649-6563, www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=145
· Professor Jeremy Bailey, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Houston, 713-743-2255, www.uh.edu/honors/about/faculty-staff/jeremy-bailey.php
· Professor Mark Jones, Ph.D. Chair-Political Science, Rice University 713-348-4842, email@example.com
· Professor Franklin Jones, Ph.D. Chair-Political Science , Texas Southern University 713-313-7011
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Possibly some of you who are cilantro haters are groaning seeing another photo of a dish that has cilantro, but read on. It's actually the tart-flavored tomatillos (toe-mah-tee-ohs) that are the star of this soup. I just love the flavor of this intesting fruit which is called husk tomato, jamberry, husk cherry, mexican tomato, or ground cherry in different parts of the world. It's easily recognizable from the husk that surrounds the fruit.
Tomatillos are the key ingredient in fresh and cooked Latin American green sauces, and the flavor is sharp, slightly lemony, and tart. Raw tomatillos are a delightful addition to fresh salsa (with or without tomatoes), and the tomatillo is a key ingredient in Chile Verde, a mexican stew made with pork. Although tomatillos slightly resemble the flavor of unripe tomatoes, they are much more flavorful and in my opinion green tomatoes aren't really a good substitute.
Chicken and Tomatillo Soup
(about 8 servings, recipe created by Kalyn)
8 cups homemade chicken stock (or use canned chicken broth)
1 can diced tomatoes (I prefer Muir Glen fire-roasted tomatoes)
2 tsp. chile powder, or more to taste (I used ancho chile powder from Penzeys.)
1 onion, chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
1 tsp. dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
2 T (or more) diced canned green chiles (I used Anaheim chiles, not jalapenos. Freeze the rest of the can for another time)
2 cups finely chopped tomatillos (about 8 tomatillos, remove husks, coarsely chop, then use food processor to finely chop tomatillos)
4 cups cooked chicken, diced in 1 inch pieces
2 cans pinto beans, not drained
1/2 - 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Add diced chicken and pinto beans with juice and simmer about 45 minutes. Turn off heat and add 1/2 - 1 cup finely chopped cilantro, if using. Serve immediately. Garnish with more chopped cilantro if desired.
(If you're a South Beach dieter, you may be surprised to see a recipe with beans for phase one, but actually beans are considered a "good carb" on South Beach and they're allowed for phase one, especially a dish like this where it's not all beans.)
More delightful tomatillo recipes:
Cafe Rio Dressing, Chicken and Rice from Kalyn's Kitchen
Tomatillo Salsa Verde from Simply Recipes
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa from Mental Masala
Salsa Fresca from Bakingsheet
Grilled Swordfish with Tomatillo Salsa Verde from Beyond Salmon
Chile Verde from Meathenge
Turkey on Pita with Tomatillo Sauce from A Veggie Venture
Joey and Karina's Fall Spinach Bake from Gluten Free Goddess
Chicken California from Fresh Approach Cooking
Ninfa's Green Sauce from Homesick Texan
Wild Mushroom Quesadillas from One Hot Stove
Turkey and Tomatillo Soup from Je Mange la Ville
Green Gazpacho from Christine Cooks


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Officers initially arrested Stanford resident Scott Foster on a domestic violence charge and took him to the police processing area at around 2:05 a.m. Foster was able to escape the car and took off running, police said.
Officers set up a perimeter immediately after learning of the escape, Stanford police Sgt. Christopher Cohendet said. Calling in help from the Palo Alto, Mountain View and Menlo Park police departments and county sheriffs, they began a K9 sweep and a grid search. Among the locations searched were Nixon and Escondido elementary schools, the Stanford Stadium, the campus cactus garden, the soccer field at Churchill Avenue and El Camino Real and the eucalyptus grove, according to a police-scanner report.
Police found Foster around 5:45 a.m. near the intersection of El Camino and Galvez Street.
"One of our perimeter units saw him pop his head out, and he was apprehended without a fight," Cohendet said.
Foster will now face additional charges, including resisting arrest and fleeing police officers. Cohendet said Stanford police are investigating whether the escape occurred because of police error or because of a malfunction with the vehicle. As of Thursday morning, police were unsure how Foster was able to escape.
Cohendet, who was not present for either arrest, said Foster was still in handcuffs at the second arrest.


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Indiana Gets:
1 - Josh Childress
2 - Robin Lopez
3 - OJ Mayo
Phoenix Gets:
1 - Dahntay Jones
2 - Louis Amundson
3 - 2012 1st (IND)
Memphis Gets:
1 - Channing Frye
2 - AJ Price
Indiana would complete the transition to having the deepest team in the league with this trade. In return we give up a couple of draft picks, that if we continue our ascent probably will be late picks anyway. We also take on Childress .who has a questionable contract but has shown in the past, in the right situation he can contribute on both ends of the court. Mayo gives us that 2nd scoring burst in the 2nd unit with Tyler, and Lopez gives us the yin to Hibberts yang in the 2nd unit as more of a high energy, defensive, and athletic center. The following lineup is pretty exciting ..
PG - Collison, Hill, Stephenson
SG - George, Mayo
SF - Granger, Childress
PF - West, Hansbrough, Pendergraph
C - Hibbert, Lopez, Foster
Memphis picks up a BADLY needed interior guy in Frye, who despite the way he has been used in PHX can actually play more inside out than he has shown. All they give up is Mayo, a guy who seems to have become redundant there anyway.
Phoenix is able to move Childress & Frye, guys who no longer seem to be in the plans, gets a 1st round pick to go towards the rebuilding effort that comes with the inevitable rebuild following Nash's retirement or departure. The only real piece they give up is Lopez ..who they no longer seem so enamored with now that they have Gortat. No brainer for the amount of cap room they create while also adding a 1st rounder.
3 team deals rarely happen but this seems to help everyone involved


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CHINO – Beginning Wednesday, Walnut Avenue, between Magnolia and Ross Avenues, will be closed for scheduled maintenance as part of the city's on-going street rehabilitation program.
The closure will be between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., posted detours will be available utilizing Mountain Avenue, Riverside Drive, and Benson Avenue.
The work requiring the closure is scheduled to be complete by Feb. 4.
Once the road is re-opened to traffic, partial closures will continue to take place in the area as the project moves into the next phase.
Road work requiring closures is also scheduled to take place on Feb. 4, on Tenth Street south of Walnut Avenue, adjacent to the Chino Valley Hospital.
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Originally appeared in print as The Diversity Crisis: Big Law Is Losing the Race
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Try being a Native American attorney. I can't get an associate position with 6 years of government service, two law degrees and five years on the Hill.
Actually, this article is really on point. As a black man who always worked for large marketing firms, I was always the only black person who mingled with everyone regardless of their positions. My personality helped me to develop more business that my white colleagues were unable to do and upper management were always pleased with my service and networking skills. I will continue to conduct myself in the same manner when I will be an attorney in 2017.
If more black persons were more trying to network with their colleagues and outside of their office, it would make them more likeable. I volunteer for large non-profit organizations and the black lawyers I see don't mingle at all with their colleagues. It is really sad but black associates should start to mingle with everyone regarding of their ethnicity background.
Without affirmative action you would see the same types of numbers at the top law schools. There is no affirmative action in private law firms. Why are you unwilling to state the obvious truth.
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CTC and Reading Borough Council offer Parent and Child Cycle Training sessions to improve the cycling ability of both parents and children.
Sessions begin at Palmer Park and continue throughout the roads in Wokingham, so the experience gives parents and children practical experience on both quiet and busy roads.
"It's working as a team to make sure these two are safe", one mother said about her husband and two children. "We're big fans of bikes".
After their first session, the children involved said that they felt more confident about cycling on the roads.
These Parent and Child Cycle Training sessions are offered free of charge.
Children must be over 8 years of age to participate and will be required to pass Level 1 Bikeability. The courses take place on Mondays and Thursdays between 16:30-17:30 during term time at Palmer Park Sports Stadium.
For more information on these sessions, see our Facebook page [2], or Twitter@RDG_Get_Cycling.
To take part in the Parent and Child Cycle Training sessions, please contact Javed Saddique [3] / 07789 683650.
To see these sessions in action, have a look at our YouTube video [4].


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Loan star Tom Dunn wants to return to parent club Bath at the end of the season – having clinched London Scottish a top four finish and learned his trade as a hooker.
The 21-year-old joined Scottish in January following injuries to hookers Tedd Stagg and Lewis Calder, and has been fighting it out for a starting place with Adam Kwasnicki.
Dunn has plenty of Bath A League experience, but reckons battling it out at the top end of the Championship is better preparation for life in the Premiership.
"There's plenty of set pieces in the Championship, which is great for me and an area I am really focusing on.
"I think it works out on average about 20 line-outs a game and 15 scrums, while there are normally only about six line-outs and four scrums in A League games.
"I want to help Scottish finish in the top four and I know the squad will push as much as possible to do that."
Scottish travel to play-off rivals Rotherham Titans tomorrow after the Yorkshiremen were knocked off top spot thanks to a heavy home defeat to London Welsh last week, while fifth-placed Scottish secured a 38-27 win over Plymouth Albion.
Meanwhile, Scottish backs Oli Grove and Mike Doneghan have penned new deal two-year and one-year deals respectively with the club this week.
Acting head coach James Buckland said: "Mike has been one of the finds of the season and did a great job last week at 13. He's a real talent and we are pleased to keep him.
"Oli is an important character to have around the squad."


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Voicing our support for a $700 billion taxpayer-funded rescue of financial institutions isn't easy. Public sentiment was against the bill approved by Congress last week as many Americans see it as nothing more than a bailout of Wall Street fat cats, like the one depicted in our editorial cartoon today, who have fallen on tough times due to their own greed.
However, we believe Americans who have the most to lose if our economy nosedives into recession will benefit from the bill.
We knew this would end. No, not a death, but the end of the quiet and calmness after the storm. The birds were even quiet, the squirrels leery of getting out and about.
The deer were very jumpy. We were living without lights, running water and hot water. We could cook on an LP gas stove. Our neighbors couldn't, so we sent them boiling water for coffee. No showers, but generators running off and on in the distance.
I was not qualified to write a financial column until now, but recent market activity has provided me with a quick education. The biggest lesson: Investing toward retirement is exciting.
The company managing 401K accounts for Perry County News employees offers a high-tech feature on its Web site. We can see a line chart indicating, normally, our investments' growths as we and our company feed money into them and as they enjoy, normally, market-based growth in value.
It's not rained in these parts for weeks, but for those smart enough to have socked away money over the past few years, the proverbial rainy day is here. Those with savings are better able to deal with a national financial crisis, including higher food and fuel costs.
Sadly, I fear it's going to be raining economic hard times for a long time.
They knew better, but the Cannelton Common Council violated the law anyway.
As we reported Thursday, the council's members met twice to discuss their proposed budget for 2009 without providing notice to the public or The News, according to Councilwoman Lynn Fulkerson.
Indiana's Open Door Law requires governing bodies to provide the public 48 hours' advance notice of meetings, excluding weekends and holidays.
Often when a political candidate switches positions on an issue, critics deride that switch as a wishy-washy flip-flop, made only for political expediency. And often those critics are correct.
But as situations evolve, there are times when responsibly thinking people - including politicians - should change their opinions on an issue.
I wonder what President Dwight D. Eisenhower would have thought of the essentially substanceless orgy of chauvinistic nationalism and belligerent jingoism that was the recent Republican National Convention.
Surely he would have been appalled. It was he, after all, beloved Republican war hero, who warned us against the monstrous "military-industrial complex" that was taking shape after World War II, reminding us of our founding fathers' worry that a standing army would eventually corrupt and hobble our republic.
A bumpy flight into Evansville Regional Airport was about all I experienced, at least firsthand, of the windstorm that scoured southern Indiana Sept. 14. I left two days earlier to visit friends in the Plains but would have left them high and dry to experience an event that (hopefully) will never be felt here again.
Reading Monday's (story on Republicans and GOP vice presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin), it was remarkable to see people gushing about the Alaska governor.
Knowing little about Palin, I had listened intently to her convention speech. In it were several inaccurate attacks on the Democratic candidate, Sen. Barack Obama.
It is not surprising that Palin was so uninformed about Obama's legislative record, since she is apparently pretty uninformed about the government in general.
As noted on the front page of this newspaper a couple of weeks ago - and by the signs across the community - United Way of Perry County's annual fund-raising drive is under way.
United Way hopes to raise $125,000 to support nearly 20 groups that provide a wide range of services within our community and few of us aren't touched each year by the groups who rely on United Way for a portion of their funding.
Public funds should never be expended without a plan and plenty of public scrutiny. Without one or the other, taxpayers feel left out and are less likely to give their support to the project at hand - and the next one coming down the pike.
In last week's "our view" (Sept. 1 editorial) you talked about "our responsibility for the results of our wars."
I wasn't in town at the time but I wonder if the same lament was made when in the 1990s we bombed Bosnia or when cruise missiles hit an aspirin factory in Africa and another cruise missile hit a camp that Osama Bin Laden had left several days before.
Did the editorial then read that we were responsible for the deaths that occurred as a result of these attacks by America, or just now because George Bush is president?
Fifty cents won't buy a cup of coffee any more, or even a candy bar. But a pair of quarters will still get you a copy of this newspaper, whether from the counters of the stores that sell The News or from one of the blue news boxes scattered around town.
It's time to take a stand, Perry County. The underage drinking cases, driving-while-intoxicated arrests and overall drug problems need to end.
Each week, The News goes to the county courthouse and sorts through the criminal, civil and small-claims files to compile our records section. And each week the same names keep popping up, often for the same offense, and even worse, the ages keep getting younger and younger.
Close to 84,000 people crammed into Denver's 75,000-seat Invesco stadium last Thursday to witness history in the making as Barack Obama, America's first African-American to lead a major party ticket, accepted his nomination from the Democratic Party. People of all creeds and races, of all classes and ages, fought to leave work early, battled frustrated city traffic, survived overcrowded public transit and waited in lines for hours.
I gave the semi driver my worst dirty look and snapped his photo. Behind the wheel of his big rig, mired in a Friday-evening traffic jam on the hill east of Troy, the small-framed fellow may have been more worried about me and my camera than the town marshal questioning him about running a red light.
Did we kill 90 civilians in Afghanistan, 60 of them children, or only five?
If it was only five, can we justify their deaths by the need to kill 25 militants, as we claimed?
The "we" in these questions refer to we Americans. We enjoy a representative form of government, meaning decisions like waging war belong to all of us. And when we decide, or let our representatives decide on our behalf, to go to war, we share the responsibility that decision carries.
If our representatives go beyond serving our interests, that's our responsibility, as well.
I made my showbiz debut way back when I was 5 years old, singing one of the best-known American songs of the Great Depression, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?"
I'm humming that tune in my head as I write this. But times have changed, as anybody who's bought a gallon of gas lately knows. So nowadays I'm singing, "Brother, Can You Spare a Ten?"
Why should you give me $10? Because that money will go a lot further with me than it will in your car, believe me.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Cannelton has unveiled its new Web site, www.stlukes.indydio.org.
This Web site has been set up by members of the congregation and hosted at no charge by the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. It features a brief history of the church building, pictures of the structure and a bit about the congregation members that frequent there.
The two letters were the first I've written that I'm quite confident won't be read until after I'm dead. That prompted a bit of soul searching last week about how I want to be remembered by relatives and even the person who may be filling space on this page in 50 years.
The two letters went into the sesquicentennial time capsule buried Monday evening in City Hall Park and were among hundreds of items squirreled away in concrete vaults that won't see the light of day until 2058. The ceremony was a cap of sorts of Tell City's sesquicentennial.
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HUNDREDS of Honda employees are returning to work today after production of the CR-V model was suspended due to a technical fault earlier this week.
About 750 people employed in Car Plant 1 in South Marston, where the CR-V is produced, were off work for two days this week after the failure of a key tool on Monday.
The fault, which has affected the production of about 2,000 cars, is currently being fixed and about 500 workers are set to return to work today, with about 250 more returning tomorrow.
A spokesman for Honda said: "Whilst very inconvenient and at a time when Honda is in full swing of production of the acclaimed new CR-V to meet strong market demand across Europe, Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) is working with its suppliers and Honda Japan to resolve the issue and resume production as soon as possible, but remains confident this issue will not adversely affect overall supply of the new CR-V.
"We will be back in production from today. It will be a phased introduction and key areas will start production in the morning.
"Everything will be back to normal on Friday."
The part affected is a unique welded body part for CR-V models built at HUM.
Immediate counter measure were put in place to minimise the disruption to production after the fault occurred.
Car Plant 2 and the engine plant were unaffected by the disruption.
Workers who were not required to work will have their hours debited under HUM's Demand Led Scheduling system. There will be no loss of pay.
Demand Led Scheduling is a flexible hours system which increases hours when demand is high and reduces hours when production is lower.
Employees have individual working time accounts, which credit and debit the hours against a standard 37 hours week.
About 150 workers used the time away from Car Plant 1 on Tuesday and Wednesday as an opportunity to take up extra training.
Honda employs 3,500 associates. At the end of this financial year on March 31, Honda's production in Swindon will be 182,000 – a figure which is unlikely to change for 2013-14, giving full-time work for the associates in Swindon.


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Scottsdale, Ariz. -- JDA Software Group announced that Bob Evans Farms will deploy a JDA workforce management solution (formerly RedPrairie WFM) in approximately 565 Bob Evans restaurants.
Bob Evans selected JDA to help improve forecasting and scheduling of labor, drive proper placement of staff throughout the course of the day and provide exceptional service to every customer.
We are very excited to kick-off the next generation of labor management solutions at Bob Evans," said Harvey Brownlee, chief restaurant operations officer, Bob Evans Farms. "The journey started in May 2011 with a cross functional team tasked with identifying a solution that could deliver a balanced approach to managing labor. Our goals were to drive strong guest satisfaction, improve ease of operation, and improve the team member experience while delivering shareholder value. After a thorough evaluation of seven potential partners, RedPrairie (now JDA) was selected as our partner of choice."
JDA's WFM implementation at Bob Evans will start with a pilot stage in the second quarter of 2013, followed by initial deployment in the third quarter. Solution capabilities will include optimized scheduling, time and attendance, employee self-service, performance management and mobile applications including JDA Mobile Shift Connect, JDA Mobile Employee Connect and JDA Mobile Manager Connect.