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keltik wrote:I just use a flippier disc. wait are you saying the pad is sloped upward too?
masterbeato wrote:...900 feet, everybody is happy.
JHern wrote:I recall playing courses like Zephyr Cove, Napa, Stafford, and DeLaveaga for the first time, and being defeated by the uphill holes. The only thing that cured my ills was tons of practice, and moving to Santa Cruz. Now I can birdie a lot of extreme uphill holes that I could never have dreamed of birding when I was less experienced. Go and practice really steep shots some place steeper than La Mirada, throw hundreds of discs, and then when you come back to your home course, you'll think that hole is very easy. Take a camping trip up at Lake Tahoe, and throw multiple rounds at Zephyr Cove, holes 1-8 are all uphill, some are pretty extreme, but the view at the top is truly spectacular to behold (one of the best bowl holes in California).
My throw is a bit more conservative on uphill drives. My footwork is shorter and quicker, like Mark Ellis described. My arms and shoulder swing in a hyzer plane, and I really focus on releasing way out in front, holding onto the disc as long as possible, such that the disc is coming out as my arm is extending in the uphill direction. Almost like a grip lock, except grip locking it in the throwing direction instead of shanking. That's my aiming mechanism. I usually throw a beat up Proline Hurricane for my uphill drives, or a stabler Star Destroyer if I need a left fade at the end. If the hill is steep and landings are perilous, throw an understable driver and flip to flat. The flatter you land, the less likely you will experience a rollaway. Hyzering out into the hillside is a sure way to card a bogey after chasing your disc back downhill.
Dookville wrote:...Actual uphill shots are good, it's just when the tee pad is angled up hill as well...
Dookville wrote:...I have a tourney tomarrow and will let you know how it goes on the uphill teepads. Thanks again.
masterbeato wrote:...900 feet, everybody is happy.
Sean40474 wrote:Right on, I'm glad that worked out for you before you blew your knee. I had to practice it a lot so I didn't think about my footing during my throw and mess up. The only thing I want to to be thinking about is my shot.
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|Behavioral: Housing and Health Study housing rental assistance Behavioral: Standard local practice housing assistance
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|Housing and Health Study
- HIV risk behaviors at 6, 12, and 18 months
- Biological measures of HIV-related health status
- Access to HIV/AIDS medical care
- Adherence to HIV/AIDS medical care, including compliance with HIV medication therapies
- Cost and cost effectiveness of the intervention
- Proximal outcomes (e.g., increased condom use self-efficacy, social norms) associated with a reduction in HIV risk behaviors
- Social contact, employment outcomes, quality of life, mental health
|Study Start Date:
|July 2004
|Study Completion Date:
|January 2007
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: Housing and Health Study housing rental assistance
|Behavioral: Housing and Health Study housing rental assistance
|Active Comparator: Standard local practice housing assistance
|Behavioral: Standard local practice housing assistance
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Evidence is accumulating that homelessness and housing may be important factors that influence human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) sex and drug risk behaviors. Despite this apparent connection, few studies have investigated whether homelessness or unstable housing, compared with stable and adequate housing, is linked with HIV risk behaviors, and whether change in housing status is associated with change in risk behaviors.
The Housing and Health Study is a multi-site, multi-agency research collaboration. This project is a unique collaboration between federal agencies (the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), local government agencies, universities, and private not-for-profit organizations.
The goal of the project is to examine the impact of providing housing for people living with HIV who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness on their disease progression, their risks of transmitting HIV, and medical care access and utilization. A total of 630 people living with HIV from three study sites complete the baseline study sessions. Half the participants (n=315) are randomly assigned to each of the two study groups. Treatment group participants receive Housing and Health Study housing rental assistance, and comparison group participants receive assistance finding housing according to local standard practice.
At baseline, 6, 12, and 18 months after baseline, participants complete study questionnaires and provide blood specimens to test for CD4 and viral load. In addition, the cost effectiveness of the study will be investigated by examining the HIV-related costs averted by providing housing to persons at high risk for transmitting HIV.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV seropositive
- At least 18 years of age
- English or Spanish speaking
- Able to provide informed consent
- Able to participate in data collection protocol
- Categorized as low income (less than 80% of the Area Median Income)
- Homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness
- Able to provide information about identity
Exclusion Criteria:
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00153504
|Principal Investigator:
|Daniel P Kidder, PhD
|Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
|Responsible Party:
|Daniel Kidder, Behavioral Scientist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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|NCT00153504 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|September 8, 2005
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|April 4, 2012
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By GORDON BLOCK | Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times | Published: January 31, 2013
FORT DRUM -- The implementation of a pilot program last year that placed women in infantry units in the post's 3rd Brigade Combat Team did not affect its performance, its commander said.
The program ran from May to November, a period that included a brigade reset following its return from deployment and work training deploying soldiers during the post's Mountain Peak exercise.
"It was a time when we had to put a lot of responsibility on our leadership to support that exercise and support that reset," Col. Samuel E. Whitehurst said. "They definitely rose to the occasion. As a commander, I had very little concern about completing both of those missions."
The brigade was one of nine brigade combat teams at six installations nationwide to take part in the program. Between officers and enlisted soldiers, 16 roles were opened up, such as field artillery fire support officer, military intelligence, chemical officer, supply sergeant and radio retransmission supervisor.
Even though women had served in the brigade before the pilot program, they had been assigned only to its Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Special Troops Battalion and Brigade Support Battalion.
In the program, female officers and noncommissioned officers were moved into the brigade's infantry and field artillery battalions.
Col. Whitehurst, who assumed command of the brigade in June, said the growing pains associated with making the change came with countering what he called the "frat-house mentality" within units used to being filled only by men.
He said most issues of integration were resolved when women showed their effectiveness.
"As soon as they proved themselves, they were accepted by their units, and they continued to do very well," he said.
The brigade opened up 38 positions for women during the program, with 32 of the women still in their new roles after the program's completion. Col. Whitehurst attributed the departures to regularly scheduled reassignments.
Col. Whitehurst was asked by the Times to speak about the program's effectiveness as the military looks to open up combat roles to women. Military service branches have until May 15 to submit plans about their implementation to the secretary of defense.
Col. Whitehurst said he felt the move made the Army stronger.
"One of the things I've found being in the Army is that we are a meritocracy. From my perspective, I only want the best and brightest," he said. "Whether a soldier is male or female does not matter."
Col. Whitehurst said the key was to establish a climate where things such as a soldier's gender, race and religion were less important than effectively completing his or her work.
"It's about establishing that sense of teamwork, and finding what each soldier brings to the team," he said. "That challenge is always there, and that should always be the focus."
The brigade is sponsoring a group of six West Point cadets, two of them women. Col. Whitehurst said he told the students that he would love to learn their opinions five years from now when they graduated and were actively serving.
"I think what you'd tell me is that your units are much stronger because we have crossed this barrier," Col. Whitehurst recalled telling the cadets.
A father of two daughters, Col. Whitehurst said he would be proud to say one of his daughters had the opportunity to follow his footsteps as a rifle platoon leader or be a graduate of Ranger School. However, he said, he did not think his daughters were interested in joining the Army.
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Employment in this field is growing at a rapid pace due to many factors. Members of the baby boomer generation are reaching middle age, which increases the risk of speech, language, and swallowing impairments associated with neurological disorders. Due to medical advances, people who have strokes, traumatic brain trauma, and premature infants are surviving and in need of assessment and many times treatment to restore lost function. Employment ratings will also continue to rise in education due to federal mandates put in place, in which states must offer special education and related services to children with disabilities. Individuals with impairments and disabilities are also being identified at a younger age due to greater awareness, increasing the amount of services delivered. Opportunities will also be more favorable for those, in particular who speak a second language such as Spanish due to the increases in immigration. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment of speech-language pathologists is expected to grow by 23 percent from 2010 to 2020.
A May 2012 publication in the ASHA LEADER also discusses the job outlook and growth of the field of Speech Language Pathology. Click here to read the article.
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As the U.S. House of Representatives prepared to consider the fiscal year 2015 agricultural appropriations bill, the White House threatened to veto the legislation due to opposition related to funding provisions related to school nutrition programs, potatoes in the Women, Infants and Children program and other policy issues.
This is the first veto threat from the White House for fiscal year 2015 spending bills.
"The bill undermines key investments in financial oversight, injects political decision-making into science-based nutrition standards, and includes objectionable language riders," said the official Statement of Administration Policy. "If the President were presented with H.R. 4800, his senior advisors would recommend that he veto the bill."
The spending bill's price tag comes in at $142.5 billion, with $20.9 billion of that sum being directed to discretionary spending programs, which is equal to the fiscal year 2014 enacted spending level. The bill provides funding for agricultural and food programs and services, including food and medical product safety, animal and plant health programs, rural development and farm services, marketplace oversight, and nutrition programs, according to the House Appropriations Committee.
Specifically, the White House raised opposed the following provisions:
School Nutrition: Language in the bill would require USDA to establish a one-year waiver to allow schools that demonstrate a net operating loss on school meals for at least six months beginning in July 2013 to opt out of school lunch and school breakfast requirements.
Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC): Language in the bill adds white potatoes to the WIC food package. The White House says this provision takes "the unprecedented step of overriding the science-based review process used to determine which foods should be included in the WIC food package."
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA): The administration opposes a decision to not include funding requested in the President's budget for competitive research grants for research related to pollinator health, advanced manufacturing and anti-microbial resistance.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): The administration opposes a $62 million reduction in funding from the President's budget request for the CFTC that would be used for salaries and other general expenses.
To read the full Statement of Administration Policy, click here.
The bill passed out of the full Appropriations Committee in late May. Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) said the bill invests in the people of this country, including the most vulnerable, and ensures the agriculture industry is "successful, productive and safe."
If passed by the full House of Representatives, the bill will be conferenced with a Senate version of an agricultural spending bill, which is currently being considered by the Senate Appropriations Committee. While the House-passed version will never make it to the President's desk for his signature due to likely changes that would come from a conference committee, issuing the veto threat allows the White House the opportunity to officially register its opposition to provisions within the legislation.


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Check Your Emergency Supply Kit Along With Smoke Alarms
Oct. 29, 2008
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- Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m.
- Check and restock your emergency supply kit when you change your smoke alarm batteries this weekend.
More Information
Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. This Sunday, Nov. 2, marks the end of Daylight Saving Time when clocks will be set back one hour, at 2 a.m.
Thanks to public education by fire and rescue officials, residents also may be aware that the batteries in smoke alarms should be changed every six months. A good way to remember is to change the batteries when clocks are changed at the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time.
The Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management also reminds residents to use the beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time as a reminder to check and restock emergency supply kits in their home, office and cars.
"Not only is putting fresh batteries in every smoke alarm in your home a good safety measure, but remembering to keep your home's emergency supply kit fully stocked is a great way to stay prepared for any type of emergency," said Olivia McLean, Fairfax County's emergency management coordinator. "And don't forget to check the supplies in the emergency kits in your car and at work too."
For more information about emergency supply kits or the types of items that should be included, contact the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management at 571-350-1000, TTY 711, visit the Fairfax County Government emergency information Web page, the Make a Plan Web site or Ready.gov.
Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Water – one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for both drinking and sanitation.
- Food – at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food, such as ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables; protein or fruit bars; dry cereal; peanut butter; nuts; crackers; and canned juices.
- Flashlight and extra batteries.
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both.
- First-aid kit.
- Whistle to signal for help.
- Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air; plastic sheeting/duct tape to shelter-in-place.
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation.
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities.
- Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food).
Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit
- Prescription medications, eye glasses, contact lenses and supplies and denture needs.
- Infant formula, powdered milk, bottles, diapers, diaper rash ointment, medications and moist towelettes.
- Pet food and extra water for your pet.
- Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification, bank account records and Medicare cards in a waterproof, portable container.
- Cash or traveler's checks and change.
- Emergency reference material such as a first-aid book.
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person.
- Change of clothing including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes.
- Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
- Fire extinguisher.
- Matches in a waterproof container.
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In honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, we are bringing you three beautiful gluten free cookbooks that we think are worth purchasing to have on hand or gifting to someone new to the gluten free diet. The first, Simply Allergy-Free by Elizabeth Gordon, works for anyone who must avoid gluten, dairy, soy, nuts and eggs.
Simply Allergy-Free (available from Amazon) is a book of modest size, but absolutely packed with simple, delicious recipes that anyone can enjoy. This book begins with a section on the ingredients Gordon favors (and how to shop for them) and a lovely substitution guide. Main course recipes include: Bang Bang Chicken, Polenta Pizza, One Pot Quinoa with Spinach, Pomegranate and Yams, Beef Tostadas. Sides range from Chickpea French Fries and Curried Cauliflower to Gazpacho Salad. Simply Allergy-Free has a chapter dedicated to dips and sauces (Green Curry Paste anyone) followed by a long chapter on desserts, which includes Candy Bar Pie, Rocky Road Cookies and Soft Salted Caramel, to name a few. Most recipes are accompanied by gorgeous photography from Melanie Bauman and Lorna Palmer, always a bonus in my book.
I can be a bit skeptical about recipes that leave out gluten, dairy and eggs, but once we tried these Snickerdoodle Muffins, I was sold. These disappeared quickly when we made a batch at the mill. These muffins taste just like a cinnamon sugar donut. The worst thing about these? You have to lick your fingers to get all of the cinnamon sugar off. Make these for your next gathering and serve alongside coffee or with a glass of (non dairy) milk. No one will ever suspect that they are allergen-friendly.
Hands down, the best thing about this book? The recipes are made with simple, common ingredients. You can easily pick out one of the recipes for dinner, head to your pantry and have it on the table in 30 minutes. Not all of the recipes are that quick, but you get my drift. These dishes are delicious because they use real food ingredients, the missing allergens will not be, ahem, missed.
Elizabeth has generously offered us a copy of this book to give away to one lucky reader. In addition to the book, we'll kick in a package of our Gluten Free Sorghum Flour and White Rice Flour so you can make these muffins right away. To enter, simply follow the prompts in the app below (please note that commenting is mandatory and you can find the question in the prompt). We'll pick a winner at random from all who enter by 11:59 pm on May 15th, 2013.
Snickerdoodle Muffins
from Simply Allergy-Free, by Elizabeth Gordon
Makes 12 muffins
- Canola Oil
- 1-1/3 cups White Rice Flour
- 1/2 cup Potato Starch
- 1/4 cup Sorghum Flour
- 1 cup Sugar, divided
- 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Xanthan Gum
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil, melted (or liquid)
- 1 cup Non-Dairy Milk of choice
- 1 Tbsp Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Applesauce, at room temperature
- 1 tsp ground Cinnamon
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease (do not line) twelve muffin cups with canola oil.
- In a liquid measuring cup, add cider vinegar to non-dairy milk and let sit 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rice flour, potato starch, sorghum flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, xanthan gum, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, milk/cider vinegar combination, vanilla extract, and applesauce. Mix the liquid ingredients until they are smooth.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients all at once. Stir the batter until all of the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins and bake in the preheated oven for 14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the tins from the oven and let the muffins rest in the tins for 5-7 minutes or until they are cool enough to handle but still warm.
- While the muffins are cooling, stir together the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the ground cinnamon in a wide but shallow bowl.
- When the muffins are cool enough to handle, roll each muffin in the cinnamon and sugar mixture until they are completely covered on all sides. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool slightly and then serve warm, immediately, or let them cool completely.
- Leftovers may be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a day.
NOTE: [Elizabeth] likes using unrefined coconut oil in this recipe because the coconut flavor lends a buttery flavor to the muffins, but if you do not like the coconut flavor, use refined coconut oil instead.


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Betts' first slam helps Red Sox cruise over Rays
Rookie youngest on club to achieve feat since '65; Ranaudo now 3-0
ST. PETERSBURG -- Mookie Betts, at the age of 21 years old, hit his first Major League grand slam on Friday night against the Rays.
Just don't bother asking Betts how old he was the last time he came up with four RBIs on one swing.
"I can't tell you the last time I hit a grand slam, going back to high school," said Betts. "I honestly don't remember hitting one in high school, either. Just to hit one is pretty enjoyable."
The slam by Betts led the Red Sox to an 8-4 victory at Tropicana Field.
It was the latest highlight of a surreal season for Betts, who made his debut at Double-A in April, which was followed by a promotion to Triple-A in May before the ultimate ascension to the Red Sox.
Where did the slam rank in a season full of firsts?
"Probably No. 1," said Betts.
Anthony Ranaudo, another potential key piece for the future, came up from Triple-A Pawtucket for the third time and won.
Ranaudo (3-0, 4.50 ERA) allowed five hits and three runs over six innings, walking three and striking out four.
"I thought tonight, of the three starts he's made for us, this was probably the best overall mix of three pitches that he had -- particularly a little bit more use of his changeup tonight," said Red Sox manager John Farrell. "A solid night all the way around."
After being sent down following victories in each of his first two starts, Ranaudo will stick around this time, most likely for the rest of the season.
"That'll be nice," said Ranaudo. "I don't know what the plans are. I'm taking every day as it is. If I'm here, that's great, that's another day to get better and learn a little bit more and be a part of the team. If I can do that, that'd be great. But I don't know what the plans are going forward."
As for Betts, he became the youngest Red Sox player to hit a grand slam since Tony Conigliaro, who did it as a 20-year-old in 1965.
Coming up through the Minors, Betts was known more as a speed guy. But he has made it clear this season there is some power in that bat.
"I kind of knew I had the ability to do it," said Betts. "I don't think anybody else believed in me, but I believed in myself to do it. It was just a matter of learning the pitches to swing at and grooving my swing to where when I get those pitches, I'm able to do something with it."
Early on, the offense allowed Ranaudo plenty of run support at the expense of Rays starter Chris Archer.
Brock Holt opened the game with a single. With two on and one out, Yoenis Cespedes looped in an RBI single to right. Daniel Nava delivered a two-out RBI single to left. And Boston got some help when Archer bobbled a slow roller by Betts for an error that loaded the bases. Will Middlebrooks hit an RBI infield single to make it a 3-0 game.
Not only did the Red Sox bat around in the first inning, but they did the very same thing in the second. Again, it was Holt who started things with a single. Cespedes ripped an RBI double to the gap in right-center. Archer got himself into more trouble by walking Mike Napoli and hitting Nava.
Then came the big blow, as Betts smashed a liner to left on a 1-0 fastball for his grand slam, and third career homer. Just like that, the Red Sox had an 8-0 lead.
"The home run to Betts, that's just good hitting," said Rays manager Joe Maddon. "I don't know him, but you can see, he reminds me a little bit of the left fielder in Milwaukee [Khris Davis]. They've got this little thing in the bat, the ball comes off it pretty hot. He's a nice-looking player. I've never seen him before, really, to that extent. Look at the replay. He just dragged his hands inside and got the barrel to the ball."
It was the first time the Red Sox batted around in their first two innings of a game since Aug. 14, 1962, against the Angels.
Though the Red Sox would much prefer to be in contention at this point of the season, their place in the standings gives them a chance to get extended looks at players like Betts.
"Yeah, you know he generates quite a bit of bat speed, so it's not so much the size that's the predictor of power," said Farrell. "But in a short period of time in his pro career he's, I think the last two years, he's led the organization in extra-base hits or slugging percentage, and it is a little surprising when you see the stature of him. When you boil it down to the bat speed, it's very good."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Egyptian voters in Cairo, Alexandria and several other major cities are voting Monday in the first stage of the country's parliamentary election. Turn out is heavy and so far there has been no major violence. Melissa Block talks to NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro.
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. . .The heart of Buddha's teaching lies in the Four Noble Truths (Cattari
Ariyasaccani) which he expounded in his very first sermon to his old colleagues, the
five ascetics, at Isipatana (modern Sarnath) near Benares. In this sermon, as we have
it in the original texts, these four Truths are given briefly. But there are innumerable
places in the early buddhist scriptures where they are explained again and again,
with greater detail and in different ways. If we study the Four Noble Truths with the
help of these references and explanations, we get a fairly good and accurate
account of the essential teachings of the Buddha according to the original texts.
The Four noble Truths are:
1. Dukkha
2. Samudaya, the arisingor origin of dukkha
3. Nirodha, the cessation of dukkha
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7-Eleven Inc.'s famous frozen, carbonated Slurpee drink now has its own application available for iPhone and Android through iTunes and Android marketplaces. The Slurpee application makes it easy for Slurpee fans to find 7-Eleven stores to get their Slurpee fix on the road or in their own hometown. The App provides information on the nearest
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This site caters to the used car buyer and allows you to search for the model and location of the available vehicles. It will help you to find dealers as well as private owners in your area that are selling the car you want. Also included on the site is information about comparing cars, financing and insurance.
Site Highlight: An excellent source of used car tips and information. There is advice on test-driving pre-owned vehicles and buying/selling, among other topics.
New and pre-owned cars are found at this site. A search for the car of your choice can be done by location and for anyone visiting the site from Canada, Sweden or the United Kingdom, you too can find a car dealer near you. Autobytel.com also offers information on safety, buying vs. leasing and many other topics.
Site Highlight: The Loan & Lease Calculator, located under "What Kind of Car Can You Afford" will let you choose the make, model and year you want, how much you are willing to put down and how much you want to spend in total. Then it will tell you the lease length or financing period options available and what the monthly payments will be.
An all-encompassing corporation site, autoweb.com allows you to research autoweb.com stock while you look for a new or used car. A spotlight vehicle and a search for a car by make and location are some of the characteristics of this site. A publicly owned company, investors will find all their necessary information here such as FAQs and financial press releases. Jobs with autoweb.com and other corporate information are also available options.
Site Highlight: Atlanta residents are the lucky hosts of autoweb.com's pilot program for scheduling car service appointments online (other areas are coming soon). Confirmed appointments and reminders 24 hours prior to the appointment are given via e-mail and there is an opportunity for users to comment on the service received.
If you want general information and articles about buying or leasing a car, this is the site for you. This is the best place to go first when deliberating which car to buy or if you are a first time buyer.
There is a make/model search available, but the news, tips and information stand out as some of the most informative and all inclusive in the auto Web site industry.
Site Highlight: The Personal Auto Page. This is a free and private way to post an online notice about your car for sale. The characteristics of your car are listed on the page and interested buyers can contact you via e-mail.
For anyone who is sure of what car they want but are not sure of how they are going to pay for it, this is the place to go. There are new and used vehicles, reviews, and a consumer search that allows you to name your price. You can refine the search by keyword - choose a color or audio system that you are looking for.
Site Highlight: The interactive car. You can take a tour of a car's insides such as the braking, engine, exhaust, heating and steering systems. Diagrams of the systems simulate movement (i.e. the brakes "brake") and show each part of the systems.
For serious car buyers only, this site allows the viewer to choose the make, model and location of the car they wish to buy. A list of statistics is given for the chosen vehicle as well as price information. A list of standard features is available as well as the opportunity, for a $250 deposit fee, to hold the car for you to purchase at a dealership near you.
Site Highlight: You can compare cars to one another at the same time (up to two in addition to the original one you looked at). Thus, if you are stuck deciding between two cars, you can compare price and features without having to go back and forth or even print anything out.
It is amazing what can be done on the Internet these days - meeting people, watching and listening to live concerts, stock trading and more. There has recently been a large increase in online shopping, from CDs to boats.
There also are hundreds of Web sites catering to the prospective car buyer. Some are locally based, specialize in used cars or classic cars, or are sponsored by a manufacturer and highlights their car models.
The following are overviews of some of the more general car consumer sites:
A photo-filled site that lets you research by make, model and use your zip code to find a nearby dealership with the vehicle of choice.
Site Highlights: The first neat thing on this Web site is that it will figure out the trade-in value of your current vehicle by make, model, year, options and financial situation. The second great thing about AutoNationDirect is that you can create a personal notebook on the site of the research you did at one visit so that you can come back to it later. This is especially good if you are searching on your lunch break or at the library and you can't be online for hours at a time.
If you do decide to shop around online for your next car, you will most likely find that most sites offer similar features and information. The best thing to do would be to look at three or four different sites for the same information and compare your findings. Buying a car is a big deal, and now there is a chance to do personal, hassle-free research online without being sold anything or being pushed into something you don't want.


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"28 years ago I was standing in line to get my lunch in kindergarten. A little boy came from behind me and pushed me out of line to cut. Well this is where I met my husband. He came from back towards the end of the line, helped me up and threw the other kid out of line. He took my hand and said " Now your my girlfriend."� 28 years, five children and a mortgage later we are still together, happily married and he still spends every moment of his life protecting me and his family. "
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text: Recent research has linked Alzheimer's disease to glucose metabolism in the brain, doctors in one study said. Twenty-six older men and women with early signs of memory decline took 1,000 mcg of chromium picolinate or a placebo. After 12 weeks, while the placebo group had not changed, the chromium group had improved learning, recall, and performed better in memory recognition tasks and had fewer memory errors than at the start of the study. Using a magnetic resonance brain scan, researchers also found the chromium group had greater activity in several parts of the brain.


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For Immediate Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Rajiv Shah released the following statement today:
"The situation is extremely dire for the tens of thousands of innocent people in northern and central Iraq under assault by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Working in support of the Government of Iraq, the United States is providing humanitarian aid to those in need, particularly the men, women, and children trapped on Mount Sinjar without food, water, and shelter.
"To help manage and coordinate the U.S. government's humanitarian aid effort and responding to the request of Ambassador Beecroft, I am deploying a Disaster Assistance Response Team to Iraq. This team will work closely with local officials, the international community, and humanitarian relief agencies to identify needs and expedite life-saving assistance to those caught in the midst of violence.
"Our disaster response experts are working hand-in-glove with our counterparts in the U.S. military and the Department of State. Our assistance is already being distributed by the World Food Program to people from all of Iraq's diverse communities caught in the middle of the conflict.
"For the first time in our history, USAID's disaster response experts are concurrently managing four large-scale humanitarian responses around the world: Iraq, Syria, South Sudan, and West Africa's Ebola outbreak. In this time of unprecedented need, USAID remains committed to reaching vulnerable populations, providing help, and saving lives.
"For those who would like to help those affected by disasters around the world, I encourage you to make a monetary donation to a reputable humanitarian organization already working on the ground. Nothing will get there faster or help more."
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A side table that is functional, no nonsense and tough will have your friends asking where you found it.
- 18" square, 25" high
- Expertly crafted of iron with a galvanized finish.
- Features two roomy perforated metal drawers.
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- Wheels can be locked to keep table in place.
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Judd Apatow's last movie as a director was "Funny People," which attempted to plumb the psyche of a stand-up comedian with a terminal illness. He returns to the edgy rom-com territory of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" and "Knocked Up" with "This Is 40," a good-natured and warmhearted — but only intermittently funny — look at middle-age domesticity.
"This Is 40" is actually a sequel of sorts to "Knocked Up"; instead of focusing on that film's main characters, played by Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl, Apatow follows their married friends Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann, Apatow's real-life wife).
It's five years later and Pete and Debbie, both of whom have their 40th birthdays approaching, are in the midst of a midlife crisis. The small indie record label that Pete owns is struggling, Debbie's clothing store seems to be doing only marginally better (and one of the employees is a thief), and they've got two headstrong daughters to raise (played by Apatow and Mann's real-life daughters). The fire that once provided the heat to their marriage has been reduced to a flickering flame.
Unlike some of the previous films with which Apatow has been associated as either director or producer, there are no shocking or gross-out moments, unless you consider Pete taking his iPad to the bathroom with him a household capital crime. No one's hairy chest is getting waxed ("The 40-Year-Old Virgin") and no bridesmaids relieve themselves in bathroom sinks ("Bridesmaids," of course).
"This Is 40" plays out more like real life; while it's admirable that Apatow, who also wrote the script, hasn't shoehorned in outrageousness just for the sake of it, there's not enough here to justify the 134-minute running time.
The most shocking element — for those whose knowledge of rock music runs deep enough to know the British scene of the late '70s — is how good Graham Parker remains. Once a celebrated rock 'n' roll bad boy who never quite crossed over to America, the now-62-year-old Parker, playing himself, is signed to Pete's label and gets to perform with his old band, The Rumour. It's a nice touch and a cool shout-out to those, like Apatow, have an affinity for rock 'n' roll underdogs.
It's also good to see Apatow working with veteran actors such as Albert Brooks (who plays Pete's financially distressed dad) and John Lithgow (Debbie's emotionally distanced dad), both of whom turn in strong performances.
There are some chuckle-worthy small moments, as when Pete and Debbie are arguing over Pete's use of a drug to enhance his sexual performance or when Pete is trying to figure out how to keep his record label alive. His wife and kids want him to move in a more LMFAO or Rihanna direction. Pete's not having it.
But there are few laugh-out-loud scenes. Maybe that's the point. That life isn't about the grand gesture but the little day-to-day details that keep us grounded and human.
Still, it seems as if Apatow could've been just slightly more succinct in making that point. At least there are no hobbits involved.
'THIS is 40'
* * ½
Rating: R (for sexual content and language)
Cast: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann and Albert Brooks
Director: Judd Apatow
Running time: 2 hours, 14 minutes


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Staged Homes on FOX 8
On November 28th, Barb was featured on Fox 8 News!
IAHSP Featured on NBC Today Show
On June 7th IAHSP was featured on NBC Today Show.
Staged Homes on NBC's Today Show
On June 10th, Barb was featuremd on NBC's Today Show!
Staged Homes on 20/20
In August ABC's 20/20 came to Bothell, WA where we Staged a home on camera with 32 of our talented ASP/ASPM Stagers.
Barb Schwarz NAR 2010 Keynote Speech
Barb Schwarz NAR 2010 Keynote Speech for The National Association of Realtors® 'Staging To Pricing to Getting it Sold!' (Audio Sound Track Recording, not a DVD)
Barb Schwarz NAR 2009 Keynote Speech for The National Association of Realtors® 'Staging to Sell In a Down Market Makes Cent$$$
Barb Schwarz Teleclass on The Recruiting Pipeline Network on ASP Home Staging in Today's Market
The Wizard of Oz, there's no place like StagedHomes.com 2008 Convention DVD
Have fun enjoying the opening skits of the 2008 ASP-IAHSP Convention held in Seattle, WA, July 15th-20th. This is a funfilled take off on the Wizard of Oz with an ASP Home Staging theme. The part of Dorothy is played by Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging; the part of the Tin Man is played by Kirk Bohrer, ASP; the part of the Scare Crow is played by Bob Lance, ASP; and the part of the lion is played by Dan Skoglund, ASP. The skit is written by Susan Gold, ASP, and her team; Costumes by Ede Bookstein.
Staged homes on Channel 8, WishTV.com
The slowdown in the economy means homes for sale are sitting on the market for longer periods of time. With so many available homes, sellers are looking for ways to get ahead of the competition. One option for sellers is to have their home staged. Staging professional Barb Schwarz is credited with creating home staging. The Seattle resident flew to Indianapolis to hold a staging seminar. Eighty realtors and staging professionals gathered at the home of Louise Martinez for the exercise. Martinez is selling her four bedroom, three bath home in Pike Township.
ABC's KOMO TV Features Staged Homes
Discover the secret to Home Staging. It doesn't need to be expensive. See how ASP Home Stagers compare to their more extravagant counterparts. ABC's KOMO TV in Seattle, Washington.
Staged Homes on CBS News
On July 10th, Barb was featured on CBS Alabama!
Ron LeGrand Interviews Barb
Investor guru Ron LeGrand Interviews Barb Schwarz about Home Staging and the Home Staging Industry she Created.
Staged Homes on FOX 8
On November 28th, Barb was featured on Fox 8 News!
Staged Homes on Sky Radio
Barb Schwarz' weekly radio show features ideas galore on Home Staging, Staging/Decorating Tips, personal fashion, and also ideas about how to lead a balanced, healthily, happy life. Barb features weekly guests to share their ideas with you and also ASP/ASPM Realtors® and Stagers who work to serve their clients in their communities with the very best service possible.
July 16th-19th, Bellevue, WA. Click here to visit the Convention 2008 homepage.
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Am I going through the change of life
I`m 42 years old I have alot of backaches and I haven`t had a period since october30,2007 I have had alot of intergestion my breast is very tender I was wondering can you tell me whats going on with my body and also some abdominal cramping am I going through the change of life.
First, be sure you are not pregnant. If not, you are probably perimenopausal. Normal age range for menopause is 41-55. If you are not pregnant, your body may be trying to have a period. You can help it along by taking a progesterone for 12 days. That should bring on a period if you have one brewing. If you have not been in menopause over the last 4 months, be prepared for a heavy period. If your cycles continue to be erratic, check with your physician.
Margery Gass, MD
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College of Medicine
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Residential lettings specialist Belvoir has prepared a checklist for those wanting to make a success of an investment in residential rental property.
It says you should: Research your market – the area, the people you want to rent to, the available property, the benefits and the risks.
Choose your preferred tenant type. Students? Young professionals? Families?
Find the right property that will appeal to them – houses, flats, older properties, newer builds?
Pick the right area where they want to live – parents may want to be close to schools and shops; wage earners need to commute to work; students have to be near to their college or university.
If local crime statistics are available, take a look and bear them in mind.
Study the condition of any property you are interested in – from roof, guttering and windows on the outside to condensation, leaks and electrical wiring on the inside. Be conscious of fire risks.
Don't accept the first mortgage offer you get. Shop around.
Is the rent you expect to get enough to cover the mortgage and give a profitable return? Does the potential capital growth add up to a good investment?
Talk to an independent lettings agent before you buy. Most mistakes involve either wrong location or wrong price paid for a property.
Be prepared for costs that can upset your calculations – small and major repairs, advertising, future rate rises, mortgage costs, agents fees, tax, falling house values, periods when you can't find tenants and the property is empty.
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2013 Super Bowl Ads will Feature Animals and Digital Interaction
Published on Fri, February 01, 2013
Their ticket to the Super Bowl will cost them super bucks, but advertisers will still line up to play. For a 30-second slot, they'll shell out a cool $3.7 million in 2013. In the past decade, the cost for advertising during the big game has increased by 60 percent. Yet, this enormous price tag has not deterred companies from getting in on the advertising action.
And with good reason. Advertising during the Super Bowl practically guarantees viewership, and it has become as competitive as the game. Throughout the years, Super Bowl commercials have produced some memorable moments, and watching them has evolved into a de facto national pastime.
So, what makes for an effective Super Bowl commercial?
"The most successful ads have lots of creativity and a certain 'shock factor' that leave audiences talking about them for days," says Arthur Comstock, Ph.D., business professor at Marywood University. "There is a whole audience now-a-days that watches the Super Bowl just to see the commercials."
When asked what kind of commercials audiences can expect this year, Christopher Speicher, M.B.A., Ph.D., who teaches along side Dr. Comstock in the Business Department, says two emerging themes this year involve animals and digital interaction.
"More people are watching television with some sort of digital device in their hands," Dr. Speicher explains, "and advertisers are beginning to take advantage of that."
Anheuser-Busch is a case in point. This year, the brewing company—which will have 4 ½ minutes of advertising during the game—is using social media to allow fans to name their new baby Clydesdale horse born earlier this year. According to Dr. Speicher, this strategy is effective, and he predicts it will become more widespread in coming years.
Another company, PepsiCo, which made Super Bowl advertising history in the 90s with its commercials featuring supermodel Cindy Crawford, is trying a different approach. The cola company will showcase one extended ad featuring baby astronauts. This "put-all-of-your-eggs-in-one-basket" approach is risky, according to Dr. Comstock, because it may be difficult to hold the audience's attention for an extended period during the game.
Nevertheless, 111 million viewers are expected to watch this year's game, and one thing is certain: the audience will be given an entertainment spectacle, an experience, that will keep them engaged, or at least, that's what advertisers hope.
"Everything is based around 'the experience'," says Dr. Comstock. "The entire Super Bowl is packaged that way. From the game to the half-time show to the singing of the National Anthem. It's all designed to allow viewers to have an experience."


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Source of cautious optimism of the year: The rebirth of the (good) pub
Is the worst over? The number of pubs per week that are closing their doors for good fell from 49 in mid-2009 to 29 in 2010. That's still too many – but it's an improvement.
That's actually a net figure – more pubs are closing than that, but some of them reopen as pubs. In fact Christie & Co, a big pub estate agent, claim 60% of the closed pubs that pass through their books reopen as pubs.
And everywhere I've gone in 2010, I've seen great new pubs opening, and flourishing. In every one, the story is the same: here was a pub that, before the end, had chased the lowest common denominator in search of shoring up its income, with brighter lights, louder TV screens and music, karaoke and promotions on lurid drinks. In every one, the new landlord said to me something along the lines of "Before this placed closed, there was more money changing hands in the toilet cubicles than was being passed over the bar." Pubs signal the kind of place they are as soon as you walk in, and attract custom – or not – accordingly.
And whether we're talking craft beer pubs like the Jolly Butcher's on my doorstep, the Cask and Kitchen in Pimlico or the newly opened Thornbridge pub the Greystones in Sheffield, or revived community pubs like the Chesterfield Arms in Chesterfield or the Morgan in Malvern, these boarded up shells have been taken over by people who get that a good pub should be about good beer and good conversation. They're reclaiming their roles as community hubs. People who haven't sat together and spoken for years come together once more.
It's not foolproof, but decent beer pubs offering good beer in the right location are thriving.
Buried hatchet of the year: The Great British Beer Festival
Regular readers may have noticed that I slag off CAMRA with some regularity. I don't enjoy it, but it has to be done.
The first slagging I gave our consumer campaigning body was in my first book, Man Walks into a Pub, and the main focus of my ire was the Great British Beer Festival. I used to be drawn to it every year, and I used to hate it every year. I hated its unfriendly staff, its singular lack of atmosphere, and the fact that every single aspect of it seemed to actively alienate anyone who was not already a fully paid-up CAMRA member.
In 2009, I grudgingly admitted that much had changed, and despite reservations, it was getting pretty good. In 2010, I enjoyed it unreservedly.
We could still point to the appalling acoustics, the ludicrous situation whereby Meantime, a brewer of incredibly authentic traditional London beer styles, is not allowed to exhibit those beers in a London beer festival thanks to an irrelevant technicality, or the apparently growing hostility to the large regional brewers who kept real ale alive until the micro boom came along. It'll never be perfect.
But there's been a lot of thought given to layout and navigation, the foreign beers now get the space and respect they deserve, and the staff of volunteers have undergone a massive charm offensive, and are, on balance, as unfailingly polite and helpful as they were rude and hostile a few years ago. More than that, festivals are made by the people who attend them. The craft beer revolution and CAMRA's more open body language have attracted a much broader spectrum of people, and GBBF now actually feels like a festival. It feels like a celebration of great beer on a grand scale – which is what it ought to be.
Congratulations, CAMRA.
Big night out of the year: Kelly Ryan's Euston Tap Farewell
Most sadly missed, Britain's loss is New Zealand's gain etc.
At the end of the year Kelly Ryan, Thornbridge brewer, brilliant public face for the brewery and perfect foil for the gifted but shy genius that is head brewer Stefano Cossi, decided to return home down under. He announced that he'd be having a few drinks in the newly opened Euston Tap on 1st December, if anyone wanted to come along and say goodbye.
Earlier that evening I'd already been to a Beer Genie Christmas beer tasting with my oldest friend, Chris. This was also a leaving drink of sorts, with Chris leaving London after 16 years to return oop north. Kelly's party was in full swing when we arrived, with many familiar faces. Thornbridge Alliance, one of only two casks in existence of a beer brewed three years ago in collaboration with Garret Oliver, was on the bar, alongside several other Thornbridge solo and collaborative brews. I was asked for my autograph when I walked in, which was weird – I've signed lots of books and stuff, but never actually been asked for my autograph before, and certainly not on the basis of my appearances on a long-lost food TV programme four years ago.
There was already a certain giddiness in the air. With heady beers of 10% or 11% on the cards, I planned my night's drinking carefully – three or four different halves, building in flavour and intensity, until finishing on the Alliance at about 10pm then heading home.
This would have worked if I was buying my own drinks, but on nights like this in the Tap that's not always easy. Various indeterminate pints and halves began appearing in front of us. And then in burst Jamie, proprietor of both Sheffield and Euston Taps, bearing a heavy plaque that had been awarded him by a bunch of railway enthusiasts for the restoration of the Sheffield Tap, presented by none other than celebrity trainspotter Pete Waterman. More drinks all round.
And then it started snowing, heavily, and then pizzas arrived, and then it was snowing inside, because a bunch of polystyrene appeared from somewhere and Chris was tearing it into smaller pieces and throwing it in the air. Jamie was challenging people to arm wrestling contests at the bar, goading them with slaps around the face if they proved hesitant. I don't think the stoic bar manager, Yan, ever actually called time or declared a lock-in. It just reached a point deep in the night where anyone who came to the door took one look inside and hurried away again. Kelly and his girlfriend Kat looked delighted, accepting endless drinks and occasionally even trying to buy one. The snow continued to fall and barley wine followed Imperial Stout followed Double IPA, and we stayed there, drinking irresponsibly, until about 2am.
One of those nights you'll remember for years to come – the sheer joy of drinking great beer with great people. In the snow.
Local triumph of the year: London finally catches up with Microbrew revolution
In 2006, Ben McFarland and I spent a day touring Boulder, Colorado, while visiting the Great American beer festival. At that time Boulder (population, 85,000) had 15 breweries. London (population 7 million) had two that people knew about, and maybe two more that were known to real aficionados. It seemed bizarre that, in the midst of the UK microbrewing revolution, the nation's capital, home to legendary historical breweries like Whitbread, Courage, Watney's, Truman's and Barclay Perkins, had fewer breweries than places like Sheffield and Derby.
In 2009-2010, that all changed. When the explosion came, it was all the more forceful for having been kept waiting so long. Sambrooks opened at the end of 2008, Brodies in 2009, and in 2010 we gained Redemption, The Kernel, Saints and Sinners/Brew Wharf, Camden Town and, a little further out, Windsor and Eton. With Fuller's breaking new ground, Meantime moving to a new level, Battersea Brewing somewhere below the radar, Zero Degrees in Blackheath and the Twickenham brewery, London finally has a vibrant brewing scene once more. Not only that, across the board there's a level of variety, experimentation and cooperation that gladdens the heart as it excites the palate.
So, lots of moans about 2010, but lots to be very happy about too. I think the trend towards interesting beer has proved not to be a fad. Now, when I tell people what I do for a living, about half of them say, "Oh yeah, beer's pretty cool at the moment isn't it? I was trying something new and interesting the other day." I don't know if we'll ever get the sudden explosion of interest that cider got with Magner's. But compared to when I started writing about beer, the variety and enthusiasm surrounding it now is phenomenal.
Here's to more of the same in 2011.


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The Friends of the Pomona Public Library will hold an Appraisal Day as part of a series of fund raising activities taking place from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Pomona Public Library, 625 S. Garey Ave.
The Appraisal Day will bring together eight certified appraisers who will be available to view objects and provide written reports on their estimated value, said Gwen Robinson, president of the Friends group.
Just about any item a person can carry into the library will be appraised, she said.
Among the items participants can have appraised at the event are clocks, crystal, china figurines, antique dolls, books, tools, pottery, jewelry and paintings.
A $10 ticket entitles the ticket-holder to have two items appraised. Each additional item will be appraised at a cost of $5.
Tickets can be purchased at Frantz Cleaners, 1490 N. Garey Ave. ahead of time or at the door the day of the event.
In addition to the appraisals the Friends will have a craft sales table. Vendors interested in having a table at the event should call 909-896-8105.
As part of the day's activities the Friends Bookstore will be open. A number of gently used books are available for sale along with other items.
The organization's monthly book sale will also take place the same day on the southern end of the library building. Shoppers can reach the sale from the loading dock adjacent to the library parking lot on the northwest corner of Garey Avenue and Seventh Street.
Proceeds from the appraisals and the various sale activities go to the Friends which works to support the Pomona Public Library.


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AFC Wimbledon's injured skipper Mat Mitchel-King says he has a "good feeling" about the new management duo of Neal Ardley and Neil Cox.
The 29-year-old defender, who is out for at least another two weeks with a back injury, also revealed that he and Cox are old buddies having worked together at Crewe Alexandra.
And Mitchel-King, who was in the stands at the Dons' League Two defeat against Cheltenham, is full of compliments for the new management team.
He said: "I have not been training but Neal speaks very eloquently. You can tell that he has coached at a very good level and he has a very good grounding in the game. A lot of the stuff he says is very relevant to now as well.
"He will come with fresh ideas, Neil [Cox] is also a very good motivator, he talks to the lads and is good on their level.
"We know they've played at the highest level and you always have respect for them knowing they've done it and got the t-shirt."
Mitchell-King, who has not played for the Dons since the 5-1 defeat at Bradford at the beginning of September, added: "I know Neil from when I was at Crewe. He represented a lot of youngsters at Crewe so that was nice to see a familiar face.
"It's only been three days since I've known the management team and all I can say is that they have got good, fresh ideas. And obviously we're looking to gain from their experiences and draw from their times in their career.
"The interview process was pretty strenuous and I know the club are happy with the choices they have made. They didn't just make a rash decision, they looked at all the factors. It is early doors but I have a good feeling about it."


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Community Briefing to be Held for Residents About HOT Lanes
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
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Community Briefing to be Held for Residents About HOT Lanes
Braddock District Supervisor Sharon Bulova will be hosting a community briefing on the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) Beltway High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes project. The briefing is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of Braddock Elementary School, 7825 Heritage Drive, Annandale.
VDOT has partnered with two private companies, Fluor and Transurban, to construct four new lanes on the Beltway for a 14-mile stretch between the Springfield interchange and Old Dominion Drive. The new lanes will operate as HOT Lanes, which means buses and carpools can use the lanes at no charge, while non-HOV motorists can choose to pay a toll that will vary according to traffic volume. "The existing lanes of the Beltway will continue to be accessible and free to all motorists," said Bulova.
In addition to increasing capacity from eight to 12 lanes, the project will upgrade interchanges and add, improve or replace such infrastructure as bridges, overpasses and sound walls. There is extensive work planned on the bridges that carry Braddock Road and Little River Turnpike over the Beltway. Financial and design analyses have been approved, and construction is expected to begin later this year. A formal VDOT public design hearing is scheduled for this spring.
The briefing will include table displays, maps, photographs and a formal presentation by representatives of VDOT, Fluor and Transurban. The briefing also will allow time for questions from the attendees.
For additional information on the community briefing about the Beltway HOT Lanes project, please contact Lynn Silsby in the Braddock District Office at 703-425-9300, TTY 711, or email@example.com.
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Using Mindfulness in Counseling
Mindfulness allows people to be attentive to the here and now. With a certain level of coaching, the mindfulness process can create an attitude of acceptance and calmness, allowing individuals to stand back and examine the situations they enter with reason and control. Psychology doctoral candidate Kim Gilroy believes these mindful processes can ultimately help people, especially those with developmental and cognitive disabilities, to take control of their emotions and function better in mainstream society.
Gilroy, who will complete her PhD in clinical psychology this spring, began her work with mindfulness as part of her work for her master's in counseling psychology at Lesley University, where she worked with mentally ill patients who were being treated to regulate their emotions. "Practicing mindfulness was so important to these individuals because it helped them learn to relate to other people," says Gilroy. "I started to wonder how mindfulness could be used by people who were not necessarily mentally ill to help them regulate their emotions."
The students Gilroy currently works with at George Mason University are not mentally ill but rather adults with significant problems such as developmental and intellectual disabilities or brain injuries. "Teaching students to regulate their emotions and behavior is critical because it allows them a level of independence," says Gilroy. "There are skills such as decision-making and controlling one's anger or frustration that other people might naturally pick up on. Students with these disabilities may need to be explicitly taught these skills in order to apply them."
Each of Gilroy's sessions with the students begins with mindfulness practice consisting of breathing exercises and intentional actions meant to bring them into that particular place and moment and not drift off to other thoughts. "It's natural for our minds to wander," says Gilroy. "It's bringing them back to where we are in the present that is the challenge. When helping people to do this, you just have to be nonjudgmental and encourage people to keep trying."
Many people both with and without disabilities employ mindfulness practices to separate their worries and preoccupations from events occurring in the present. The process allows individuals to acknowledge their real feelings without fear of being judged, and put their full efforts into effective decision-making in both simple and complicated situations. Gilroy practices mindfulness herself in a variety of situations. "If I'm upset and I'm at work, for example," says Gilroy, "I can walk myself through a situation, remembering that I have choices and not allowing my stress, anger, or frustrations to dictate how I am going to choose to act."
While Gilroy's sessions are still in progress, several of her students have expressed their satisfaction with the way these methods have helped them negotiate daily functions such as shopping in a store. One of Gilroy's students reported that when he was very frustrated, he could use mindfulness to focus on the task at hand rather than allowing himself to become distracted. "The fact that he could take something abstract that we learned in class and apply it to a real situation is incredible," says Gilroy. "Being mindful in a classroom is one thing. The real challenge is being mindful in daily life. Integrating these skills is key to the students' progress."
Gilroy believes that the results of this research could greatly influence the way people approach skills instruction for individuals with disabilities. "I hope this study shows people that it is not only possible for individuals with disabilities to use the same process that many others use to regulate their emotions but that there are a variety of methods that countless individuals use that, with adjustments and accommodation, can be used to great advantage by people with disabilities to take control of their lives."


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Continuing the long tradition of Bears leading through public service
Later this month, four Bears will appear on the ballot in runoff elections across Texas: Ken Paxton, BA '85, MBA '86 (attorney general), Mark Shelton, BS '79 (Texas Senate), Glenn Callison, BBA '85, JD '88, and Sheryl Berg (both Texas House).
They are only the latest to continue the tradition of Baylor alumni in public service at both the state and national levels. After all, Baylor's mission has long been to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service. Over the years, Baylor has produced four Texas governors, three lieutenant governors, 18 Texas Supreme Court justices, and countless state representatives, senators and other elected officials.
On the national scene, a total of 29 Bears have served in the U.S. Congress dating back to 1899, when Albert Sidney Burleson, a graduate of Baylor in Independence, was elected a U.S. Representative from Texas. In fact, at least one Bear has served in Congress every year since 1937, including two current representatives (Louie Gohmert, JD '77, and Trey Gowdy, BA '86) and one senator (Rand Paul).
The roll call of prominent Bears who have served our nation in D.C. also includes five U.S. ambassadors (plus one more awaiting confirmation), two FBI directors, two Postmasters General, one special prosecutor, and 16 federal judges.
Sic 'em, Baylor public servants!
You might also like:
* New Mississippi Speaker of the House latest BU alum to take legislative leadership role (Jan. 2012)
* Long tradition of Bears in Texas government continues today (July 2010)
* A look back at Bears on the Texas Supreme Court (July 2010)


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I've had an online message in to Lenova tech for over an hour and am still waiting on the tech to "get to me shortly".
Geezerette purchased a Lenova on-line last July and now the upper righthand corner of the screen has an area that looks like an ink-blot (de-pixelation?)
The sad thing is she told me she has never spilled anything on it, dropped it, or stepped on it..."well not foor very long haha".
Metinks I'm up **** creek for a warranty if she did accicentally step on it getting out of bed one morning.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) -- The owner of an elderly care home in Northern California is charged with multiple felonies, including manslaughter, in the death of an 88-year-old resident who died from infected bedsores, authorities said.
Silvia Cata, who operates the Super Home Care in Sacramento, was arrested Monday evening on charges of involuntary manslaughter and elder abuse, the state attorney general's office said Tuesday.
The AG's office also believe that the charges against the Cata, 52, mark the first time the office has pursued a manslaughter case against a caregiver stemming from the death of an elderly care home resident.
According to documents filed in Sacramento County Superior Court, Georgia Holzmeier, who suffered from advanced dementia and lived at the facility since 2007, died last June from neglect as her massive bedsores resulted in sepsis, a severe blood bacterial infection.
"This is strict neglect -- they didn't move the woman. She developed bedsores so deep that they couldn't be treated and she died," AG's office spokeswoman Lynda Gledhill told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
State prosecutors said that Cata's "deliberate and complete reckless disregard for performing the essential duties" as Holzmeister's caretaker ultimately resulted in death.
A woman who answered the phone at the care center on Tuesday, but would not identify herself, declined to comment.
Cata is being held in the Sacramento County Jail on $300,000 bail. She is scheduled to make her first appearance in court on Thursday. It is not known if she has a lawyer.
Cata could spend up to 12 years in prison for the elder abuse charge, which also carries special allegations of great bodily injury and abuse as the cause of death, if convicted.
An involuntary manslaughter conviction carries a maximum four-year prison sentence.


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Former MF Global Holdings Ltd chief Jon Corzine received more than $8 million in pay and stock options from the futures brokerage in the year before it went bankrupt.
Corzine's pay along with that of other former MF Global executives was listed in a court document filed on Friday by Louis Freeh, the trustee unwinding the company's bankrupt estate.
Corzine, a former Goldman Sachs chief and New Jersey governor, was paid $3 million in cash, the filing showed, as well as $5.35 million in stock options, which are likely now worthless. The filing showed his pay between November 2010 and October 28, 2011.
MF Global declared bankruptcy on Oct. 31, 2011, amid a liquidity crunch prompted by worries over the company's $6.3 billion bet on European sovereign debt.
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It took more than six months for Freeh to file Friday's MF Global financial data containing Corzine's pay.
The bankruptcy is In re MF Global Holdings Ltd, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, No. 11-15059
The broker-dealer liquidation is In re MF Global Inc, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, No. 11-2790.